Josh Giddey Out Versus Boston

Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (ankle) won't play on Saturday against the Celtics. He has a sprained ankle and wasn't available when these clubs met on Thursday night. As a result, Ayo Dosunmu entered the starting lineup and finished with 17 points, eight rebounds, and two steals. Dosunmu has been a starting fantasy option for […]

Devin Booker Out At Least Two Games

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (groin) won't play in Saturday's matchup with the Pistons. That has been known. However, the team provided an update to add more salt to the wound, reporting the multi-time All-Star will also miss Monday's game versus the Denver Nuggets. Unfortunately, there could be more absences on the horizon, based on […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (12/21/24)

Happy Saturday RotoBallers! Saturday's massive 11-game NBA slate brings tons of high-upside opportunities for your DFS lineups. With stars like Luka Doncic and Devin Booker sidelined and key players like Joel Embiid and Damian Lillard questionable, injury news will play a significant role in shaping today’s slate. This article breaks down core picks, GPP tournament […]

Devin Booker Unavailable On Saturday

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (groin) has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's game against the Detroit Pistons. This comes after Booker exited early on Thursday due to a groin injury. The severity of the issue is unclear, but Booker will at least miss Saturday's game. His next chance to get on the court will […]

Keyonte George Slated As Questionable For Saturday Against Nets

Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday night's game against the Brooklyn Nets. George is listed as having a left ankle sprain. He's only missed one game this season so fantasy managers should be hopeful he's able to fight through this. George put up 28 points against Detroit on Thursday […]

Jaden Ivey Likely To Play Saturday

Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey (knee) is currently listed as probable ahead of Saturday's game against the Phoenix Suns. It appears Ivey is trending towards getting back on the court following a two-game absence due to left knee soreness. If active, Ivey figures to return to his regular role in the starting five. The 22-year-old […]

Josh Giddey Listed Questionable For Saturday Night Against Boston

Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Boston Celtics. Giddey sprained his right ankle on Monday night against Toronto and was forced to miss Thursday's game against Boston. Chicago didn't need him on Thursday as they skated to a 117-108 upset win against the Celtics. Giddey has […]

Max Strus Set For Season Debut Friday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Max Strus (ankle) will take the court for the first time this season on Friday versus Milwaukee. Per Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer, Strus is ready to go after missing the first 27 contests of the campaign with a right ankle sprain. Strus had a career year last season in […]

Jalen Suggs Likely Playing Saturday

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (ankle) is listed as probable for Saturday's matchup with Miami. On Thursday versus OKC, Suggs posted nine points, five boards, two blocks, and one steal. But he only lasted 17 minutes before head coach Jamahl Mosley yanked him from the game due to a sprained ankle. Luckily for fantasy managers and the […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (12/20/24)

Happy Friday RotoBallers! The NBA DFS slate for December 20, 2024, features a compact three-game schedule, making lineup construction all about leveraging elite matchups and identifying value plays. With fewer games, ownership will condense around key players, so we'll focus on identifying core plays, GPP pivots, and value picks to give you an edge. Striking […]

Devin Booker Won't Return Against Indiana

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (groin) won't return to Thursday's game against the Indiana Pacers. Booker played 25 minutes, finishing with 17 points, six assists, and one steal. Without question, this is another tough blow for Phoenix, considering the team has been without Bradley Beal and Kevin Durant at times during the 2024-25 campaign. But […]

Jalen Suggs Suffers Ankle Injury On Thursday

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (ankle) exited Thursday's game against OKC. He did not return. Suggs had nine points, five boards, two blocks, and one steal. But he only lasted 17 minutes before getting pulled from the game by head coach Jamahl Mosley due to a sprained ankle. He'll likely undergo further testing. However, with […]

Marcus Smart Out Versus Warriors

Memphis Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart (shoulder) will not play against the Warriors on Thursday. After initially listing him as doubtful, the team has ruled Smart out for the content. This should result in Scotty Pippen Jr. having a more significant role in the rotation. As a reserve, Pippen Jr. has struggled with providing consistent production […]

Kyrie Irving Ruled Out Thursday Against Clippers

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (shoulder) has been downgraded from questionable to out on Thursday night and will not suit up against the Los Angeles Clippers. The Mavs will be without both Irving and Luka Doncic (heel) so Spencer Dinwiddie and Quentin Grimes may both move into the starting five. Klay Thompson will likely need […]

Davion Mitchell Sits Out Thursday's Game

Toronto Raptors guard Davion Mitchell (shoulder) will not be available for Thursday's meeting with Brooklyn. The defensive specialist was a late addition to the injury report with a shoulder problem and has been officially ruled out ahead of tip-off. With Toronto battling injuries throughout the campaign, Mitchell has been a significant part of the rotation, […]

Jaden Ivey Ruled Out Against Jazz

Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey (knee) has been downgraded to out on Thursday as expected. The third-year guard was originally considered doubtful while he dealt with knee inflammation. Malik Beasley and Tim Hardaway Jr. should both see extra minutes in the starting five while Ron Holland II will remain in a reserve role. Beasley stands […]

Josh Giddey Out On Thursday

Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (ankle) will not play against Boston on Thursday. After injuring his right ankle on Monday against Toronto, Giddey will be forced to miss his first game of the season. Zach LaVine (back) will return to the court on Thursday and should handle more playmaking duties with Giddey unavailable. Coby White, […]

Bub Carrington Upgraded To Available Thursday

Washington Wizards guard Bub Carrington (illness) has been upgraded from questionable to available on Thursday night and will face off against the Charlotte Hornets. The rookie entered the starting lineup again over the last five games after a stint coming off of the bench. Unfortunately, his shooting efficiency still hasn't been great with a 30% […]

Scottie Barnes Cleared To Return Thursday

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Scottie Barnes (ankle) will return from a two-game absence on Thursday against Brooklyn. The team has upgraded him from questionable to available. Barnes' workload might be limited due to the nature of his injury, but he should be heavily involved in the offense when he's on the court, as Toronto won't have […]

Kevin Huerter Available Thursday Versus Lakers

Fox 40 Sacramento's Sean Cunningham reported that Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter (shoulder) is available for Thursday's matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers. The 26-year-old had been listed as questionable earlier on Thursday due to a left shoulder strain, but he has since been upgraded to available after missing the Kings last game. Huerter is likely not […]

Bradley Beal Available Thursday

On Thursday, Phoenix Suns guard/forward Bradley Beal (knee) is available to suit up against the Indiana Pacers. Beal has missed two consecutive contests with swelling in his left knee. He will likely be back in the starting five in place of veteran Royce O'Neale. Before missing the Sun's last two games, the former Washington Wizard averaged 18.1 […]

Scottie Barnes Listed As Questionable Thursday

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Scottie Barnes (ankle) might return to action on Thursday against Brooklyn, with the team listing him as questionable for the game. He suffered a nasty ankle sprain against the Knicks last week, but it looks like Barnes could end up missing just two contests because of the injury. It's been an injury-hit […]

Brandon Miller Questionable For Thursday's Game

Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Brandon Miller (ankle) has been listed as questionable for Thursday's encounter with Washington. He sprained his left ankle against Philadelphia on Monday and might be forced to come out of the lineup after making 21 consecutive appearances. It's been a big year for Miller, as he's averaging a career-high 21.5 points with […]

Kyrie Irving Questionable For Thursday

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (shoulder) has been listed as questionable for Thursday's matchup against the Clippers. With Luka Doncic (heel) on the shell, Irving would get to play a huge role in the contest, but he might join his backcourt mate on the sidelines on Thursday. However, Irving came through a full practice on […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Thursday 12/19/24): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

The NBA Cup is finally over and Damian Lillard finally got his chip - well, kind of... We get a massive 13-game slate for this fantastic Thursday return to the regular season! In today's edition, I recommend some higher-priced players for cash games and GPPs while highlighting some of my favorite value plays and game […]

Kevin Huerter Uncertain for Thursday

Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter (shoulder) is uncertain for Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers due to a shoulder sprain. It's unclear how he will be labeled on the injury report, so fantasy managers should check for an update on Thursday. Huerter has been struggling with his shooting this season, posting a career-low 31.1% […]

Marcus Smart Unlikely To Face The Dubs

Memphis Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart (shoulder) is unlikely to play on Thursday versus the Warriors. Like last season, Smart has had trouble staying on the court during the 2024-25 campaign, missing 10 of Memphis' initial 27 games. Even worse, he has averaged only 9.2 points. He could have been in line for more work with […]

Malcolm Brogdon Rejoins Practice

Washington Wizards guard Malcolm Brogdon (hamstring) was back in practice on Tuesday. He's missed four games with a left hamstring strain but appears to be on track to return to action soon. The oft-injured guard has appeared in only nine games this season, averaging 13.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 2.6 assists in 23.8 minutes. Brogdon […]

Moses Moody Doubtful For Thursday's Action

Golden State Warriors guard/forward Moses Moody (knee) will likely remain unavailable on Thursday against Memphis. After Moody missed Tuesday's practice, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said he would be listed as doubtful for the game. An issue with his left knee has kept Moody sidelined for a couple of contests already. The 22-year-old has posted […]

Matisse Thybulle Limited To Standstill Shooting

Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Matisse Thybulle (ankle) is limited to standstill shooting in practice, head coach Chauncey Billups revealed on Tuesday. An ankle injury has kept the 27-year-old off the court for the entire campaign so far, and Thybulle's return doesn't appear to be imminent. Last season, Thybulle averaged 5.4 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 1.7 […]