Royce O'Neale Will Not Play On Tuesday

Phoenix Suns forward Royce O'Neale (ankle) will not be available for Tuesday's game against Memphis. He will sit out at least one contest after spraining his left ankle in the previous game against Golden State. Luckily for the Suns, they will likely have Devin Booker (groin) and Grayson Allen (concussion) back in the rotation on […]

Grayson Allen Considered Probable Tuesday

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Grayson Allen (concussion) is expected to return to the lineup on Tuesday versus Memphis. He's missed four games after landing in concussion protocol, but Allen worked at near-full capacity in Monday's practice and has been listed as probable on the injury report. Allen has been limited to a bench role this season, […]

Jake LaRavia Unavailable Versus Phoenix

Memphis Grizzlies forward Jake LaRavia (ankle) will not play against Phoenix on Tuesday. He injured his right ankle against Oklahoma City on Sunday and will have to sit out at least one game. LaRavia's first opportunity to return will come on Friday against Sacramento. His absence opens up additional playing time for Luke Kennard and […]

LeBron James Questionable For Meeting With Cavaliers

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (illness) is considered questionable for Tuesday's matchup against Cleveland. James, who celebrated his 40th birthday on Monday, continues to battle an illness. With James out, Dalton Knecht logged 33 minutes on Saturday against the Kings, scoring 18 points with a pair of triples. He's starting to find rhythm again […]

Jae Crowder Out On Monday

Sacramento Kings forward Jae Crowder (back) has been ruled out for Monday's contest against Dallas. The 34-year-old will be kept off the court due to lower back soreness. Crowder earned a deal with the Kings on Nov. 27 and logged a pair of starts to get things going. However, he hasn't had a regular role […]

Moses Moody Active Versus Cavaliers

Golden State Warriors guard/forward Moses Moody (knee) will be active against Cleveland on Monday. He returns from a one-game absence and might find himself in a significant role, as Brandin Podziemski (calf) and Gary Payton II (abdominal) will sit out the action. Moody produced a good two-way performance in his last appearance, finishing Friday's 102-92 […]

Klay Thompson Misses Monday's Action With An Illness

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Klay Thompson (illness) will not suit up for Monday's game against Sacramento. He's caught an illness bug, leaving the Mavericks without four regular starters for the contest. Spencer Dinwiddie, Quentin Grimes, and Jaden Hardy should all benefit from the long list of absentees. The former two have already previously provided good fantasy […]

Toumani Camara Returns To Action Monday

Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara (foot) will be in the lineup on Monday against Philadelphia. The 24-year-old missed Saturday's contest against Dallas due to a foot problem, with Deni Avdija filling in for him in the starting lineup. The two will share the court as starters on Monday, as Avdija is expected to replace […]

Alex Caruso To Remain Out On Tuesday

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Alex Caruso (hip) will miss a fifth straight game on Tuesday versus Minnesota. He has failed to overcome a hip strain. Ajay Mitchell has figured more prominently in the rotation during Caruso's absence. The 22-year-old rookie has averaged 13.0 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in 22.6 minutes across the last […]

Aaron Nesmith Remains Without A Timeline

Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (ankle) does not have a timeline for his return. Per Bobby Krivitsky of Forbes, Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said on Sunday that Nesmith is making progress but is without a timetable. The 25-year-old has been out since Nov. 1 with a left ankle sprain. Indiana kicked off the campaign […]

Khris Middleton Likely To Play Against Pacers

Milwaukee Bucks small forward Khris Middleton (ankle) has been listed as probable for Tuesday's meeting with Indiana. He's been ever-present on the injury report this season, but Middleton has played regularly for quite some time, and nothing suggests he won't be able to take the court on Tuesday. Middleton has produced high-quality performances as well […]

Cody Martin Ruled Out For Monday

Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Cody Martin (knee) will miss a second straight game on Monday versus Chicago. This comes as no surprise, as Martin was listed as doubtful on the initial injury report. The Hornets also won't have the services of LaMelo Ball (ankle, wrist) and Brandon Miller (ankle), so players like Josh Green and Seth […]

Kyle Kuzma Returns To Wizards Lineup

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (ribs) will return to action on Monday versus the Knicks. A left rib injury has kept Kuzma off the court for 12 games. Kuzma has struggled to stay healthy all season, making just 12 appearances. He has scored 15.8 points per game while grabbing 5.6 rebounds. Jordan Poole (hip) is […]

Zach LaVine Ruled Out On Monday Night

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (toe) won't play on Monday versus the Charlotte Hornets. He was listed as probable. However, the veteran has a toe injury, which regressed during shootaround on Monday. With Ayo Dosunmu (calf) also ruled out, Nikola Vucevic, Josh Giddey, and Coby White should be the favorites to lead the way on […]

Grayson Allen Could Play Tuesday Against Grizzlies

According to Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic, Phoenix Suns guard/forward Grayson Allen (concussion) could return to play against the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday. Allen has sat out the last four contests due to a concussion. However, he practiced on Monday without limitations and played in a 5-on-5 scrimmage. Devin Booker (groin) is also likely good to […]

Zach LaVine Probable To Face Hornets

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (toe) is experiencing toe soreness but he's considered probable to play against the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night. The star guard has only been forced to miss four games so far this season and averages 22.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 3.3 threes, and 3.0 turnovers per game with shooting […]

Brandon Miller Doubtful Against Bulls On Monday

Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Monday's game against the Chicago Bulls. The second-year wing returned from a three-game absence to play against the Wizards, but then was sidelined again in their last outing against the Thunder on Saturday. It looks like he'll have to miss another game due to […]

Josh Giddey Considered Probable Monday

Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (ankle) returned from a four-game absence to play in the team's last game on Saturday. He's still on the injury report with the ankle sprain, but he's considered probable to play again on Monday against the Charlotte Hornets. On Saturday, he posted 23 points, 15 rebounds, 10 assists, one steal, […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Monday 12/30/24): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Happy Monday Rotoballers! We've got a perfectly sized 7-game slate to kick off the week. This slate is loaded with intriguing matchups, offering a perfect mix of high-floor players for cash games and upside targets for GPPs. With key injuries impacting rotations and FanDuel-specific pricing creating value opportunities, understanding tonight’s landscape is critical. I'm here […]

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 10 (2024-2025): December 30 - January 5

Happy Holidays, my fantasy basketball friends, and welcome back to another edition of my weekly waiver wire column! We ring in the new year in only a few days, but the fantasy basketball season has been going strong for over two months. We're approaching the season's mid-point, and you're likely now starting to see what […]

Cameron Johnson Exits Sunday's Meeting With Orlando

Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson (hip) didn't return to Sunday's loss to the Magic. The former Tar Heel is having a career-year, averaging 19.5 points and shooting 42.9% from behind the arc. He has also missed only two games after appearing in only 58 contests during the 2023-24 campaign. But with Johnson now dealing with […]

Toumani Camara Unavailable On Saturday

Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara (foot) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. Camara will miss his first game of the season due to a left foot sprain. His absence leaves a decent sized hole to fill given Camara is averaging 30 minutes per game. Fellow forward Deni Avdija (back) […]

Matas Buzelis Suiting Up On Saturday

Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (illness) will be available for Saturday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks after missing one game due to illness. The rookie has had an up-and-down season, but his minutes off the bench have increased in recent games. He hasn't reached double digits in scoring since December 5th, when he had 11 […]

Bruce Brown Questionable For Sunday

Toronto Raptors forward Bruce Brown (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Atlanta Hawks. The veteran began last season with the Pacers before being traded to the Raptors ahead of the deadline. He wasn't productive in Toronto in 2023-24, averaging only 9.6 points. If Brown is back, it will be his first […]

Naji Marshall To Miss Four Games Due To Suspension

Dallas Mavericks forward Naji Marshall has been suspended four games without pay, the league announced on Saturday. Marshall, along with P.J. Washington, was involved in a physical altercation with Suns center Jusuf Nurkic during Friday's meeting between the clubs, resulting in all three players getting ejected. The Mavs are down Luka Doncic (calf) for at […]

Luguentz Dort Ruled Out On Saturday

Due to an injury, Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Luguentz Dort (ankle) will not suit up against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday. Dort left Thursday's game against the Indiana Pacers in the first quarter, limping off with what seemed to be a knee injury but was later confirmed to be a right ankle sprain. Dort […]

Kawhi Leonard Likely To Return In January

Los Angeles Clippers small forward Kawhi Leonard (knee) is targeting his return to the court on January 4 against the Hawks. Leonard has joined the squad's practice sessions and while the team will be out of town, he will practice with the San Diego Clippers. He's yet to play a game for the Los Angeles […]

LeBron James Listed As Questionable For Saturday

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (illness) carries a questionable tag ahead of Saturday's matchup against Sacramento. James missed Friday's practice due to an illness, which isn't a good sign regarding his potential availability. Cam Reddish and Dalton Knecht will be asked to do much more if James doesn't play on Saturday. Knecht's far superior […]

Brandon Miller Iffy For Saturday's Action

Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Brandon Miller (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's matchup against Oklahoma City. After missing three games with a left ankle sprain, Miller put in a 36-minute shift against Washington on Thursday. However, the questionable designation ahead of Saturday suggests that Miller might return to the shelf. If he's out, Cody Martin will likely […]

Bogdan Bogdanovic In Danger Of Missing Saturday's Game

Atlanta Hawks guard/forward Bogdan Bogdanovic (lower leg) remains on the injury report with a questionable tag ahead of Saturday's meeting with Miami. He could be out for a third straight game due to a left lower leg contusion. Garrison Mathews has taken on a bigger role in the rotation during Bogdanovic's absence, albeit with mixed […]