Max Strus Will Miss Saturday’s Contest

Miami Heat shooting guard/small forward Max Strus (quad) has been ruled out for Saturday's game vs. the Hornets due to a right quad contusion. Strus has emerged as one of the league's premier marksmen over the past month, having knocked down an average of 3.3 triples per contest, all while shooting at a 41.9% clip […]

Carmelo Anthony Out On Saturday Night

Los Angeles Lakers forward Carmelo Anthony (hamstring) won't play against the Knicks. The veteran tweaked his right hamstring on Thursday versus the Clippers and didn't return as a result. LeBron James (knee) is unlikely to suit up, so Russell Westbrook and Anthony Davis should continue to handle most of the offensive chances. Yet, Malik Monk, […]

LeBron James Unlikely To Play On Saturday

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (knee) is unlikely to suit up for Saturday's bout versus the Knicks. The former MVP continues to deal with left knee soreness, an injury that's kept him out of the lineup for his previous five games. Nonetheless, without James, Russell Westbrook and Anthony Davis should continue to lead the […]

Lauri Markkanen Will Miss Another Game On Sunday

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Lauri Markkanen (ankle) won't play on Sunday against the Pacers. He will now miss his seventh straight outing as he continues to make his way back from a sprained right ankle, an injury he sustained during the January 22 meeting versus the Oklahoma City Thunder. Nonetheless, without Markkanen, Kevin Love should continue […]

Jimmy Butler Expected To Suit Up Against Hornets

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (toe) is expected to suit up versus the Hornets. The 32-year-old continues to deal with irritation in the big toe on his left foot. However, Butler managed to log a combined 65 minutes over his previous two games, so it doesn't appear too serious, at least at the moment. Nonetheless, […]

Doug McDermott Removed From Injury Report

San Antonio Spurs forward Doug McDermott (ankle) is not listed on the injury report for Friday's game against the Houston Rockets. He has been dealing with a right ankle sprain, but is expected to play on Friday. His return should move Devin Vassell back to the second unit. Both players have been decent scoring options […]

Gordon Hayward Active For Friday

Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward is available for Friday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He hasn't played since Jan. 21 but has been ramping up his conditioning. Hayward will make his return to the court and should play his normal role of around 30 minutes. Kelly Oubre Jr. is likely going to take the biggest […]

Lonnie Walker IV Will Miss Friday’s Game

San Antonio Spurs shooting guard/small forward Lonnie Walker IV (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's contest against the Rockets due to a sore right knee. The decision to hold Walker out comes after he logged 27 minutes off the bench Thursday, shooting 2-for-10 from the floor overall. Without Walker as a member of the […]

Portland Acquires Eric Bledsoe, Justise Winslow

Veteran guard Eric Bledsoe and former lottery selection Justise Winslow highlight the return package that the Portland Trail Blazers have acquired in the deal that sends Norman Powell and Robert Covington to the Clippers. Bledsoe had seen his role diminish in his first season back with LA, averaging just 9.9 points across 25.2 minutes on […]

Clippers Land Norman Powell, Robert Covington In Trade

The LA Clippers have begun to bulk up their roster ahead of the trade deadline, adding small forwards Norman Powell and Robert Covington to the mix in a deal that sent Eric Bledsoe, Justise Winslow and Keon Johnson to Portland. The move serves as added depth for an LA squad that is unlikely to have Kawhi […]

Deandre Ayton, Jae Crowder Available On Thursday

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (ankle) and forward Jae Crowder (wrist) are available for Thursday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. Both players were able to play on Tuesday without any issues. They should resume their normal roles without any limitations on Thursday. Bismack Biyombo and Cameron Johnson will be impacted the most by Ayton and […]

Jimmy Butler Expected To Play On Thursday

Miami Heat guard/forward Jimmy Butler (toe) is expected to play against the Spurs on Thursday night. Butler missed Monday's contest against the Celtics, but he returned to the lineup for the second half of the back-to-back in Tuesday's loss to the Raptors. When healthy, Butler has provided early-round fantasy value with elite defensive stats and […]

Caleb Martin Questionable Against The Spurs

Miami Heat forward Caleb Martin (Achilles) has been deemed questionable ahead of Thursday's matchup in San Antonio. The 26-year-old is currently dealing with Left Achilles soreness, which is unfortunate considering Jimmy Butler (toe) may not play. P.J. Tucker (knee) and Kyle Lowry (personal) also carry a questionable designation, so Martin could see a bump in […]

Jimmy Butler Listed As Questionable For Thursday

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (toe) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. He was able to play 40 minutes on Tuesday and didn't seem to have any issues. Fantasy managers are hopeful Butler is able to play, but you never know with him. Tyler Herro, Max Strus, and Gabe […]

Otto Porter Jr. Draws Questionable Tag For Thursday

Golden State Warriors small/power forward Otto Porter Jr. (back) has been deemed questionable to suit up for Thursday's contest against Sacramento due to lower back tightness. Porter, who has scored in double figures in a season-high five straight contests, has missed each of the last two games, which has opened the door for Jonathan Kuminga […]

Dejounte Murray, Doug McDermott Questionable For Thursday

San Antonio Spurs point guard Dejounte Murray (wrist) and small forward Doug McDermott (ankle) have picked up questionable designations ahead of Thursday's contest vs. the Heat. Murray was able to play through the ailment to log 27 points, nine rebounds, and nine assists across 38 minutes Tuesday, a positive sign for his potential availability. McDermott, […]

Stephen Curry, Andrew Wiggins Will Return Thursday

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (toe) and small forward Andrew Wiggins (knee) have been removed from the team's injury report ahead of Thursday's contest vs. Sacramento. Both players were sidelined for Tuesday's win over San Antonio, with their returns corralling the substantial DFS upside of Jordan Poole, Moses Moody, and Damion Lee. Curry […]

Brandon Ingram Available On Tuesday

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (ankle) is available for Tuesday's game against the Detroit Pistons. He will make his return to the court after missing each of the last five games due to a right ankle injury. His return should shift Garrett Temple to the bench and possibly mean less minutes for Herbert Jones. […]

Otto Porter Jr., Nemanja Bjelica Will Miss Tuesday’s Game

Golden State Warriors small/power forward Otto Porter Jr. (rest) and power forward/center Nemanja Bjelica (back) have been ruled out for Tuesday's contest vs. the Spurs. Golden State is set to be extremely shorthanded for the outing with Stephen Curry (toe), Klay Thompson (rest), Draymond Green (back), and others all ruled out. The loss of Porter […]

Josh Hart Will Miss Tuesday’s Contest

New Orleans Pelicans small forward Josh Hart (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game vs. Detroit due to a left knee contusion. Hart closed January by ripping off double-doubles in back-to-back outings, finishing the month by averaging 9.2 boards per outing, a career best for a single month of full production. Hart's absence should […]

Jimmy Butler Receives Green Light To Play Tuesday

Miami Heat small forward Jimmy Butler (ankle) has been cleared to return for Tuesday's game against Toronto, stemming his absence at one game due to an ankle ailment. Butler will be looking to build off a season-high-tying 37-point effort from his last outing, a triple-double performance vs. the Raptors on Saturday. With Kyle Lowry (personal) […]

Stephen Curry, Andrew Wiggins Will Miss Tuesday’s Contest

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (toe) and small forward Andrew Wiggins (knee) have been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Spurs, putting the team down four starters. The decision to hold both players out comes on the second leg of a back-to-back, after Curry dropped 40 points Monday and Wiggins scored in […]

Brandon Ingram To Remain Out On Monday

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. This marks the fifth game in a row that Ingram has missed due to a right ankle issue. This is obviously frustrating for fantasy managers as it's uncertain if Ingram will return before the All-Star break. The […]

Joe Ingles Will Miss The Rest Of The Season

Utah Jazz forward Joe Ingles (knee) will not play again this season after suffering a significant injury. The veteran forward suffered a torn ACL, but no other structural damage in his left knee. He is expected to undergo surgery soon and will miss the rest of the 2021 season. His recovery is expected to roll […]

Corey Kispert: Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 0% of leagues ANALYSIS: The 15th overall selection in the 2021 NBA Draft, Corey Kispert entered the professional ranks as a 2x First-Team All-WCC pick with hardware for Academic All-American of the Year, WCC Player of the Year, the Julius Erving Award (best SF in college […]

LeBron James Likely To Miss More Time

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (knee) flew back to Los Angeles to receive treatment this weekend. The knee injury appears to be worse than the organization originally thought. An MRI revealed general soreness and head coach Frank Vogel has not given a timetable on James return. "As long as the swelling is there, he […]

Will Barton Will Play Against Bucks

Denver Nuggets forward Will Barton (illness) will be available for Sunday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. It was uncertain if Barton was going to play here due to a non-COVID related illness. However, his return will likely shift Austin Rivers back to the second unit. Rivers won't have as much streaming appeal with Barton back […]

Jimmy Butler Uncertain For Monday

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (ankle) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Boston Celtics. It sounds like Butler suffered an ankle injury while playing 52 minutes during the triple-overtime loss on Saturday. It wouldn't be shocking to see the Raptors give Butler the night off for rest purposes. Caleb Martin and Max […]

Josh Jackson Unlikely To Play Sunday

Detroit Pistons forward Josh Jackson (back) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He was able to play 16 minutes on Friday, but continues to deal with back tightness. There's a good chance he sits this one out, so he can try and recover from this issue. Frank Jackson and Rodney […]

Will Barton Probable For Sunday

Denver Nuggets forward Will Barton (illness) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. He sat out of Friday's game due to a non-COVID related illness. Austin Rivers has been seeing an increased role lately, but could have less minutes, assuming Barton returns here. Although, Rivers might still be worth holding even […]