Pat Connaughton To Miss A Month Following Surgery

Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Pat Connaughton (hand) had successful surgery on his right hand, according to the team. Following the surgery, he is expected to be sidelined for about four weeks. Connaughton underwent surgery to repair a fractured metacarpal in his right hand. He sustained the injury during the team's game against the Phoenix Suns on […]

Tyler Herro Ruled Out For Tuesday's Game

Miami Heat shooting guard Tyler Herro (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. The third-year pro is dealing with a right knee contusion. He missed two straight games before returning to the court this Saturday against the Brooklyn Nets. He played 23 minutes in Saturday's game and scored 15 points, […]

Tyreke Evans Reinstated By The NBA

Former fourth overall pick Tyreke Evans has just been reinstated by the NBA, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Evans was suspended from the NBA back in 2019 after violating the league's substance abuse program. He is now eligible to sign with an NBA franchise. The 32-year-old last played for the Indiana Pacers during the 2018-19 […]

Luguentz Dort Not Available For Monday

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (shoulder) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the New York Knicks. This is bad news for the Thunder who are without their top two scorers. Josh Giddey is in for a huge night and is looking like an excellent fantasy option for Monday's slate. Darius Bazley, Aaron […]

Javonte Green Unlikely To Play Monday

Chicago Bulls guard Javonte Green (foot) is unlikely to suit up for Monday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. He injured his foot on Friday and was held out of Saturday's game as a precaution. Head coach Billy Donovan mentioned that Green was struggling to walk Saturday morning. The Bulls are likely going to wait […]

Anthony Edwards Questionable For Sunday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Indiana Pacers. He has been dealing with knee soreness for quite some time. Despite that, Edwards has been playing through the issue. Although, the Wolves might decide to rest Edwards on Sunday. Malik Beasley would gain the most fantasy value, […]

Zach LaVine To See A Specialist

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (knee) is traveling to Los Angeles on Sunday to see a specialist. Although, LaVine still plans to participate in All-Star Weekend. The organization is hopeful LaVine doesn't miss an extended period of time. It wouldn't be shocking if the Bulls decided to sit LaVine until after the All-Star break. Coby […]

Aleksej Pokusevski: Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 12% of leagues ANALYSIS: The 17-39 Oklahoma City Thunder have had to lean on creativity and optimism for the future in managing their 2021-22 roster. Without the playoffs being in the cards for OKC, many of their budding talents have spent significant time honing their game […]

Norman Powell Out Against Dallas

Los Angeles Clippers guard Norman Powell (toe) won't play against the Dallas Mavericks. Powell is currently dealing with turf toe, which is unfortunate considering he's averaged 21 points throughout his first three contests in L.A. Nonetheless, his next chance to make it back will come on Monday night against the Golden State Warriors. In the […]

Tyler Herro Available Against Brooklyn

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (knee) will play versus Brooklyn on Saturday. The 22-year-old missed his previous two games because of right knee soreness. However, while it's good news to see Herro back, with the Heat expected to win by a wide margin, DFS participants may want to consider other options. Yet, he is a […]

Spencer Dinwiddie Won’t Make Mavericks Debut Saturday

Dallas Mavericks point/shooting guard Spencer Dinwiddie has been ruled out for Saturday's contest against the Clippers, not yet having received the green light to suit up for his new team. Dinwiddie, who started all 44 games that he has appeared in this season, is likely slated to take on a bench role with Dallas. With […]

Zach LaVine Will Miss Saturday’s Contest

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Thunder due to knee soreness. LaVine has now missed eight outings in the past month due to various ailments, although he has averaged 23.1 points, 5.8 assists, and 5.2 boards when cleared to play in that span. His absence […]

Seth Curry, Andre Drummond Will Miss Saturday’s Contest

Brooklyn Nets shooting guard/small forward Seth Curry and center Andre Drummond have been ruled out for Saturday's game vs. Miami due to the blockbuster deal that sent them to the Nets not yet having been officially ratified. Curry, who has averaged a career-high 15 points per game this season, is likely to hold a similarly relevant […]

Tyler Herro Uncertain For Saturday

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. He has missed each of the last two games due to right knee soreness. There's a good chance that Herro misses a third straight game on Saturday. Gabe Vincent and Max Strus would see more playing time, assuming […]

Zach LaVine Tagged As Questionable For Saturday

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. LaVine did play on Friday, but didn't exactly play up to his standard. His knee is likely still bothering him, so possibly the Bulls decide to rest LaVine in the second game of the back-to-back set. DeMar […]

Andre Drummond, Seth Curry Uncertain For Saturday

Brooklyn Nets center Andre Drummond and guard Seth Curry are uncertain to play in Saturday's game against the Miami Heat. Both players must pass their physicals before being allowed to play with their new organizations. Once cleared to play, both players should immediately slide into the starting five. The Nets are in desperate need of […]

Jalen Suggs Receives Green Light To Suit Up Friday

Orlando Magic point/shooting guard Jalen Suggs (Achilles) has been cleared to play in Friday's game against the Jazz despite battling a sore right Achilles. The ailment forced Suggs from Orlando's latest contest, but his return means that Gary Harris is likely to settle into his usual bench role. Suggs has scuffled as a long range […]

Norman Powell Draws Questionable Tag For Saturday

LA Clippers shooting guard Norman Powell (toe) has been deemed questionable to suit up for Saturday's game vs. Dallas due to turf toe. Powell's offensive acclimation to the Clippers has been seamless, having averaged 21 PPG while shooting 42.9 percent from behind the arc across his first three games. An absence from Powell would open […]

Chicago Clears Ayo Dosunmu To Play Friday

Chicago Bulls point/shooting guard Ayo Dosunmu (concussion) has been deemed active for Friday's contest against Minnesota, having cleared the league's concussion protocol. Dosunmu missed just one game, which allowed Coby White to slide into the starting five. Since taking over the starting point guard reins, Dosunmu has averaged 11.6 points and 6.7 assists, while shooting […]

Anthony Edwards, D'Angelo Russell Will Suit Up Friday

Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Anthony Edwards (knee) and point/shooting guard D'Angelo Russell (shin) have been cleared to take the floor for Friday's game against Chicago. Even with Minnesota at full strength, Edwards and Russell retain their perpetually sky-high appeal, as the T-Wolves rank tied for the league's fastest offensive pace. At 22 PPG, Edwards has […]

James Harden, Paul Millsap Will Not Make Team Debuts Friday

Philadelphia 76ers point/shooting guard James Harden and center Paul Millsap have not yet been cleared to suit up with the team, ruling them out vs. Oklahoma City on Friday. Harden missed the final four games of his Nets tenure due to a tight left hamstring, and that will be an ailment to monitor moving forward. In […]

Lou Williams Returns To Action For Friday’s Game

Atlanta Hawks shooting guard Lou Williams (hamstring) has been cleared to suit up for Friday's contest against the Spurs after missing two outings due to left hamstring tension. Atlanta has a rare clean injury report heading into the night, which means Williams can be expected to serve in his roughly 14-18-minute role among the second […]

Bones Hyland Draws First Career Start Friday

Denver Nuggets point/shooting guard Bones Hyland has been tabbed as the team's starting point guard for Friday's game against the Celtics in place of Monte Morris (concussion). Hyland has averaged 8.6 PPG across 17.7 minutes on a nightly basis off the bench for Denver, with his starting gig likely to elevate him into significant consideration […]

Devin Vassell Shifts Into Starting Five Friday

San Antonio Spurs shooting guard Devin Vassell has been bumped into the starting lineup for Friday's game against Atlanta, taking the place vacated by Derrick White after his trade to the Celtics. Vassell previously started eight outings for the Spurs this season, although they led to minor elevated contributions; on the year, he has averaged […]

Cade Cunningham Returns To Action For Friday’s Contest

Detroit Pistons shooting guard Cade Cunningham (hip) has been given the green light to suit up Friday against the Hornets, ending his absence due to a right hip pointer at five games. Cunningham's return is a blow to the fantasy stock of Hamidou Diallo, Frank Jackson, and Killian Hayes, who all enjoyed offensive upside in […]

Anthony Edwards Questionable For Friday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (knee) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Chicago Bulls. He was able to play 38 minutes on Wednesday and hasn't missed a game since late December. However, Edwards continues to deal with knee soreness, so he could possibly sit out on Friday. Malik Beasley would be a […]

Jalen Suggs Draws Questionable Tag Ahead Of Friday’s Game

Orlando Magic point/shooting guard Jalen Suggs (Achilles) has been deemed questionable to suit up for Friday's contest vs. Utah due to a sore right Achilles. Suggs departed Tuesday's outing due to the ailment, paving the way for Gary Harris and Terrence Ross to see larger minutes allotments, which would likely be the case again Thursday […]

Cade Cunningham Continues Absence Thursday

Detroit Pistons shooting guard Cade Cunningham (hip) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Grizzlies as he continues to be bothered by a right hip pointer. Cunningham's absence marks his fifth in a row, paving the way for Frank Jackson, Hamidou Diallo, and Killian Hayes to all see expanded offensive roles. Cunningham has […]

James Harden Traded To 76ers

Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden has been traded to the Philadelphia 76ers. In exchange, the Nets will receive guards Ben Simmons, Seth Curry, and center Andre Drummond. The Nets will also receive two first-round draft picks from the 76ers. This is a huge addition for the Sixers roster who desperately needed another superstar alongside center […]

PJ Dozier, Bol Bol Acquired By Magic

Boston Celtics guard PJ Dozier (knee) and center Bol Bol (foot) have been acquired by the Orlando Magic. The two teams will swap second round picks in this deal as well. Both Dozier and Bol are out for the rest of the regular season. This move was to help the Celtics save money and Orlando […]