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Wendell Carter Jr. Out Thursday But Eyeing Saturday Return
Chicago Bulls forward/center Wendell Carter Jr. (thumb) has been ruled out for Thursday night's game against the Denver Nuggets after suffering a left thumb sprain. It was looking like Carter would have a multi-week absence with the injury, but has now been ruled as day-to-day. Look for Carter to rehab the rest of the week... Read More
Wilson Chandler Will Play Thursday Night
Philadelphia 76ers forward Wilson Chandler (illness) is good to go for Thursday night's showdown against the Indiana Pacers. Chandler was dealing with an upper respiratory issue earlier and was originally designated as a game-time decision. Chandler went through his pregame without any hiccups and will play in the contest. Chandler is not a recommended DFS... Read More
Kyle Lowry Will Now Play Thursday Night
Updating a previous report, Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry (rest) will play Thursday night against the Phoenix Suns. Lowry was originally ruled out with teammate Kawhi Leonard for rest purposes, but coach Nick Nurse relayed that Lowry felt better after shootaround and is ready to go. Per Nurse, Lowry also has a chip on... Read More
Blake Griffin With Rest Thursday Night
Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin (rest) will sit out Thursday night against the Sacramento Kings. Griffin is just getting a day off as the Pistons are on a second night of a back-to-back. Jon Leuer will likely start while the rest of the starters will get a boost in usage rate Thursday. Leuer will be... Read More
Dennis Schroder Will Likely Play Tuesday
Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Dennis Schroder (quad) will likely give it a go Tuesday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Schroder picked up a quad contusion in their last game and was listed as questionable coming into Tuesday. It appears Schroder has made it through pregame warmups unscathed and will resume his normal role off... Read More
Devin Booker Ruled Out Tuesday As Expected
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (back) will not play Tuesday night against the Sacramento Kings. Booker left Sunday's game with back spasms and has not been able to practice with the ailment. Josh Jackson will start in place of Booker and is worth a look for some short-term value. Booker's next chance to play will... Read More
Andre Drummond Has Trouble Taking Care Of Ball Monday
Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond was mostly careless with the ball Monday night against the San Antonio Spurs. Drummond committed five turnover across 36 minutes, his most turnovers since November 27th. Drummond was able to post a solid line otherwise, finishing with 19 points on 9-for-14 shooting, 14 rebounds, four steals, two assists and one... Read More
Blake Griffin Finished With 34 Points Monday
Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin shouldered a heavy workload on offense Monday night against the San Antonio Spurs. Griffin finished with a game-high 34 points on 13-for-21 shooting while adding eight assists, two rebounds and two three-pointers in 37 minutes. The Pistons were very thin in the frontcourt, forcing Griffin to play a small-ball center... Read More
LaMarcus Aldridge Scores 25 Against Pistons
San Antonio Spurs forward/center LaMarcus Aldridge was blistering hot from the field in Monday's win over the Detroit Pistons. Aldridge shot 9-for-12 from the field to finish with 25 points while adding six rebounds, two assists and a block in 28 minutes. Aldridge's line would have been greater had he not committed five fouls and... Read More
Derrick White Continues Hot Streak
San Antonio Spurs guard Derrick White continued his hot shooting Monday night in a win over the Detroit Pistons. White scored 17 points on 4-for-7 shooting from the field and a perfect 9-for-9 from the line in 35 minutes. White also added five rebounds and two assists while committing just one turnover. White has now... Read More
DeMar DeRozan Posts Full Line Monday
San Antonio Spurs guard DeMar DeRozan stuffed the stat sheet Monday night against the Detroit Pistons. DeRozan lead the team with 26 points on 12-for-21 shooting while contributing nine assists, seven rebounds, two steals and two blocks in 34 minutes. After a disappointing 11-point outing on Saturday, DeRozan returned to form in a big way... Read More
Kyle Kuzma Will Play Monday
Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma (back) will play Monday night against the Dallas Mavericks. Kuzma was a game-time decision, but went through his pregame routine without any setbacks. Kuzma's return with push Ivica Zubac back to the bench where he will lose most, if not all of his current fantasy value.
Kyle Kuzma Game-Time Decision Monday Night
Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma (back) has missed the past two games with a back injury, but is listed as a game-time decision Monday night against the Dallas Mavericks. Kuzma was seen warming up with the intent to play, but will see how he feels after his pregame workout before deciding on his final... Read More
E'Twaun Moore Unlikely To Play Monday Night
New Orleans Pelicans guard E'Twaun Moore (quad) will likely sit out Monday night against the Memphis Grizzlies. Moore was originally listed as questionable but is now leaning towards doubtful Monday, as coach Alvin Gentry expects him not to play. If Moore sits, Tim Frazier, Solomon Hill and Wesley Johnson will all be candidates for extra... Read More
DeAndre Jordan Will Play Against Former Team
Dallas Mavericks center DeAndre Jordan (illness) will play Thursday night against the Los Angeles Clippers. Jordan was questionable with an illness, but feels better and will get to play against his former team for the first time in Los Angeles. Jordan will most likely have some added motivation going up against the Clips. In his... Read More
Chris Paul Leaves Game Thursday
Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul (hamstring) will not return to Thursday night's game against the Miami Heat. Paul tweaked his leg before heading to the locker room. It was later diagnosed as a strained hamstring and he was immediately ruled out for the rest of the game. There's no long-term diagnosis, but given Paul's... Read More
Lou Williams Will Play Against Dallas
Los Angeles Clippers guard Lou Williams (hamstring) will play Thursday night against the Dallas Mavericks. Williams has been nursing a hamstring injury which forced him to miss his last four games, but will suit up for Thursday night per head coach Doc Rivers. Williams will most likely be eased into action his first game back... Read More
Justise Winslow Will Not Play Thursday Night
Miami Heat forward Justise Winslow (ankle) will be active, but not suit up Thursday night against the Houston Rockets. Winslow will join teammates Goran Dragic and Dion Waiters on the bench for Thursday's contest. Tyler Johnson jumps into the starting lineup and should see a large amount of minutes, justifying him as a solid DFS... Read More
Maximilian Kleber No Longer Listed On Thursday's Injury Report
Dallas Mavericks forward Maximilian Kleber (toe) will play Thursday night against the Phoenix Suns. Despite playing 17 minutes Wednesday, Kleber was originally questionable Thursday on the second night of a back-to-back. Seems like there have been no setbacks for Kleber, but his fantasy value will be low with Dirk Nowitzki (ankle) nearing a return.
Aaron Baynes Starting Against Wizards
Boston Celtics center Aron Baynes (ankle) will play and start Wednesday night against the Washington Wizards. Baynes is still recovering from an ankle sprain he suffered last week and will see limited action Wednesday, but the fact he is starting is encouraging. Daniel Theis will move back to the bench and lose most of his... Read More
Reggie Bullock Remains Out While Stanley Johnson Is Active
The Detroit Pistons will be without guard Reggie Bullock (ankle) again Wednesday night, but will have guard/forward Stanley Johnson (knee) in the lineup against the Charlotte Hornets. Bullock will miss fifth straight game as the Detroit medical staff is taking his rehab slowly and could miss more time. Johnson will return after a three-game absence... Read More
Jeff Green Will Start For Otto Porter Against Celtics
Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter (knee) will sit out Wednesday night against the Boston Celtics. Porter has been day-to-day with a bone bruise he suffered Monday and does not feel good enough to go Wednesday. Jeff Green will get the spot start and would be a low-cost option for the DFS slate Wednesday. Green offers... Read More
Jimmy Butler Ruled Out Wednesday Night
Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Jimmy Butler (groin) will sit out Wednesday night against the Brooklyn Nets. Butler was doubtful to play in this one after missing Tuesday's practice and is considered day-to-day per Coach Brett Brown. Furkan Korkmaz will get the spot start and would be an interesting DFS play against the fast-paced Nets. For those... Read More
E'Twaun Moore Will Sit Wednesday Night
New Orleans Pelicans guard E'Twaun Moore (leg) will not play Wednesday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Moore will miss his second straight game after being ruled questionable, leaving the Pelicans thin without Elfrid Payton (finger) and Nikola Mirotic (ankle) Wednesday. Solomon Hill and Darius Miller will likely see increased roles against the Thunder.
Giannis Antetokounmpo A Late Scratch Monday Night
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (neck) is ruled out Monday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Antetokounmpo was a late scratch due to neck soreness he experienced before tip-off. The injury is just soreness so it shouldn't be too serious. In Antetokounmpo's absence, Ersan Ilyasova will most likely start while the rest of the starters will... Read More
Jordan Clarkson Will Play Against Milwaukee
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Jordan Clarkson (back) will play Monday night against the Milwaukee Bucks. Clarkson was dealing with some back pain coming into the contest and was in noticeable discomfort during shootaround. Despite this, Clarkson will give it a go Monday and resume his bench role, but may be limited. Clarkson should approached with caution... Read More
Evan Fournier Not With Team Monday
Orlando Magic guard/forward Evan Fournier (personal) went back home and will not play Monday night against the Dallas Mavericks. While the reasons are unclear, it is urgent enough for Fournier to leave before tip-off Monday. Coach Steve Clifford has not decided on a replacement starter, but Terrence Ross and Jonathan Simmons figure to benefit the... Read More
Gordon Hayward Inactive Monday Night
Boston Celtics guard/forward Gordon Hayward (illness) will not play Monday night against the New Orleans Pelicans. Hayward was doubtful to play in this contest, so this comes as no surprise. Hayward joins four other Boston inactives Monday night, leaving the Celtics very thin on the depth chart. Marcus Smart will get the start while Jaylen... Read More
Al Horford Ruled Out Monday Night
Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford (knee) will not suit up Monday night against the New Orleans Pelicans. Horford has been dealing with a knee issue and was expected to miss this match up after being listed as doubtful. Daniel Theis, who dominated the Chicago Bulls Saturday, draws another start. Despite going up against Anthony Davis... Read More
C.J. McCollum Ruled Out Thursday Night
Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum (ankle) will not play Thursday night against the Phoenix Suns. McCollum logged 40 minutes against the Dallas Mavericks Tuesday, but must have picked up an ankle sprain somewhere along the way and is still dealing with discomfort. McCollum's absence leaves a ton of minutes up for grabs, which will... Read More
