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Tyrese Maxey Will Return To Action For Thursday’s Game
Philadelphia 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey (quad) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Thursday's contest against Atlanta. Maxey has established himself as a fantasy breakout star in the first half of the season, averaging 17 points, 4.7 assists and 3.5 rebounds per contest. Having taken over as the team's starting PG in... Read More
Eric Bledsoe Rejoins Starting Five Wednesday
LA Clippers point guard Eric Bledsoe has been elevated back into the starting lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Kings, taking the place of Reggie Jackson. Bledsoe started the first 22 games of the season for LA before shifting to a bench role that has seen him average just 8.7 points across 21.8 minutes on... Read More
Killian Hayes Will Return To Action For Thursday’s Game
Detroit Pistons point guard Killian Hayes (illness) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Thursday's contest vs. Miami. Hayes missed one outing due to an illness, but he has recovered and will likely take on a larger role immediately with fellow backcourt mate Cade Cunningham (health and safety protocols) unavailable. Hayes remains a... Read More
Richaun Holmes Cleared To Start Wednesday
Sacramento Kings center Richaun Holmes (eye) has been given the green light to return to action for Wednesday's game against the Clippers. Holmes had missed each of his team's past seven outings due to an eye ailment, with his return knocking much of the fantasy shine from Tristan Thompson. When healthy, Holmes has been a... Read More
Jonas Valanciunas Will Miss Thursday’s Contest
New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas (illness) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Orlando due to an illness. The absence from Valanciunas will mark his first of the season, making how head coach Willie Green divvies up his workload unclear. That being said, Willy Hernangomez stands to see sizable DFS appeal, as he... Read More
Malcolm Brogdon Picks Up Questionable Tag For Thursday
Indiana Pacers point guard Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles) has been deemed questionable to suit up for Thursday's game against Houston due to a sore right Achilles. The ailment has bothered Brogdon as of late, forcing him to exit Tuesday's game after just eight minutes. An absence from Brogdon would make Brad Wanamaker one of the premier... Read More
Alex Caruso Faces Multi-Game Absence
Chicago Bulls point/shooting guard Alex Caruso (foot) will be shut down for the next seven to 10 days after having sustained a sprained left foot Monday. Caruso had already been ruled out for Wednesday's contest prior to it being postponed, with his timetable now putting him on the shelf for at least the team's next... Read More
Derrick Rose Will Be Sidelined For At Least Eight Weeks
New York Knicks point guard Derrick Rose (ankle) underwent surgery on his right ankle Wednesday, with the team announcing that he will next be reevaluated in eight weeks. Rose had missed New York's two previous games due to the ailment, having recently entered the starting five. The absence of Rose deals a significant blow to... Read More
Sandro Mamukelashvili Will Miss Wednesday’s Game
Milwaukee Bucks power forward/center Sandro Mamukelashvili (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's contest against the Rockets. Mamukelashvili is coming off the best professional outing of his career Saturday, in which he dropped 17 points across 42 minutes. His absence is the latest for a Milwaukee squad that has had its depth tested by injury... Read More
Christian Wood Cleared To Start Wednesday
Houston Rockets center Christian Wood (knee) is among the starting five for Wednesday's contest against the Bucks, confirming an earlier update that he was likely to take the floor. Wood missed two games over the past week due to a balky knee, but any short-term fears have been alleviated for the time being. The 26-year-old... Read More
Tre Mann Earns Questionable Tag For Wednesday’s Game
Oklahoma City Thunder point/shooting guard Tre Mann (toe) has been deemed questionable to play in Wednesday's contest against the Nuggets due to a sprained big toe on his left foot. Mann has seen his role expand considerably over the past 11 contests, in which he has averaged 9.3 points per contest, shooting behind the arc... Read More
Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot Questionable For Wednesday
Atlanta Hawks small forward Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot (illness) has been listed as questionable to play in Wednesday's contest against Orlando. Luwawu-Cabarrot has enjoyed an eight-game stint with the starting group, although only two of those outings have resulted in double-digit points production. Utilized far more for his defensive acumen, Luwawu-Cabarrot is a DFS tournament asset at... Read More
Rodney Hood, Wesley Matthews Set For Return Wednesday
Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard Rodney Hood (Achilles) and small forward Wesley Matthews have been lifted from the injury report ahead of Wednesday's matchup against Houston. Hood missed one game due to an Achilles ailment and has played a limited role among the team's second unit for the past month, having scored in double digits just... Read More
Robert Williams III Comes Off Injury Report For Wednesday
Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (personal) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Wednesday's contest against Cleveland. Williams was unavailable for Monday's loss due to personal reasons, but he should be a full-go for Wednesday, likely bumping Enes Freedom back to the second unit. Williams has been limited to just 24 minutes... Read More
Alex Caruso Will Miss Wednesday’s Contest
Chicago Bulls point/shooting guard Alex Caruso (foot) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Raptors due to a sprained left foot. The ailment knocked Caruso from Monday's outing, allowing Coby White to log a season-high 32 minutes off the bench, a role that he is likely to reprise Wednesday, making him a sound... Read More
Cole Anthony, Wendell Carter Jr. Questionable For Wednesday
Orlando Magic point guard Cole Anthony (ankle) and power forward/center Wendell Carter Jr. (leg) have been listed as questionable to suit up for Wednesday's game against Atlanta. Anthony is looking to return from a two-game absence due to a sprained right ankle, while Carter is dealing with a strained muscle in his right leg. Without... Read More
Richaun Holmes Draws Questionable Tag For Wednesday
Sacramento Kings center Richaun Holmes (eye) remains questionable to play in Wednesday's game against the Clippers as he works through an eye ailment. Holmes has missed each of the Kings' past seven contests, allowing a dearth of frontcourt members to see an elevated workload, with Tristan Thompson being the latest. Holmes will have played in... Read More
Malcolm Brogdon Departs Tuesday’s Contest Early
Indiana Pacers point guard Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles) has been ruled out for the second half of Tuesday's contest against the Heat as he continues to battle right Achilles soreness. The ailment had Brogdon's status in question for most of the day after he missed the team's most recent outing. Prior to his departure, Brogdon played... Read More
Aaron Gordon, JaMychal Green Questionable To Play Wednesday
Denver Nuggets small/power forward Aaron Gordon (hamstring) and power forward/center JaMychal Green (ankle) have been deemed questionable to suit up for Wednesday's game against Oklahoma City. Gordon has yet to miss a contest this season, while Green has been sidelined for the past three outings with a sprained right ankle. An absence from either member... Read More
Jalen Green Set For Return To Action Thursday
Houston Rockets point/shooting guard Jalen Green (hamstring) has been cleared to get back onto the floor for Thursday's matchup vs. Indiana. How head coach Stephen Silas chooses to shuffle his lineup remains to be seen, but Eric Gordon, Garrison Mathews, and Armoni Brooks are all candidates to either be shifted to the second unit or... Read More
Leandro Bolmaro Draws Second Career Start Tuesday
Minnesota Timberwolves point/shooting guard Leandro Bolmaro has been elevated to the starting five for Tuesday's contest against the Mavericks, marking the second start of his NBA career. Bolmaro has traditionally played a lightly utilized role off the bench, but injuries and the league's health and safety protocols have forced head coach Kevin Finch to shuffle... Read More
Scottie Barnes, Precious Achiuwa Enter COVID-19 Protocols
Toronto Raptors power forward Scottie Barnes and center Precious Achiuwa have entered the league's health and safety protocols, ruling them out indefinitely. Toronto is the latest team to deal with an outbreak of positive COVID-19 tests on their roster, as the team has had two games cancelled within the past week. Currently, the Raptors are... Read More
Christian Wood Draws Questionable Tag For Wednesday
Houston Rockets center Christian Wood (knee) has been deemed questionable to suit up for Wednesday's contest against the Bucks due to left knee tendinitis. Wood was forced to the sidelines for two games last week due to the same issue, so there is cause for concern for fantasy managers as it pertains to his status.... Read More
Damian Lillard, Jusuf Nurkic Will Suit Up Tuesday
Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (hamstring) and center Jusuf Nurkic (rib) have both received the green light to play in Tuesday's game against the Pelicans. Lillard has begun to find his All-NBA rhythm over the past five contests, averaging 30.2 points per game, while knocking down 22 triples in total. Nurkic has started... Read More
Joey Bosa Will Miss Week 16 Contest
Los Angeles Chargers defensive end/linebacker Joey Bosa has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup with the Texans after landing on the league's Reserve/COVID-19 list. He is not vaccinated. Bosa has been on a dominant stretch for the Chargers defense, having recorded a sack in six of his last seven games. The three-time Pro Bowler has... Read More
Kendrick Bourne Lands On COVID-19 List
New England Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne was added to the Reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, throwing his status for Week 16 vs. Buffalo in flux. Bourne was joined on the list by linebackers Harvey Langi, Cameron McGrone and Ronnie Perkins. The 26-year-old has enjoyed a solid season out wide for New England, having hauled in 45... Read More
Harrison Butker Lands On COVID-19 List
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker has been placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list after testing positive for the virus Monday. Butker has been on a run of elite production since Week 8, having made multiple field goals in seven consecutive contests. The 26-year-old has missed just two extra points all season, increasing his accuracy to... Read More
Joe Mixon Battling Sprained Ankle Ahead Of Week 16
Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (ankle) has been confirmed to have sustained a sprained ankle during Sunday's win over the Broncos, an ailment that head coach Zac Taylor said will keep the team's leading rusher limited early in the week. Mixon has been the Bengals' bell cow this year, with Samaje Perine next in... Read More
Travis Kelce Lands On COVID-19 List
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has become the latest big name to be placed on the league's Reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. Kelce is vaccinated, though, which paves the way for him to still potentially suit up Sunday under the league's protocols. Kelce, who was named to his seventh consecutive... Read More
Jalen Hurts Will Start Under Center In Week 15
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (ankle) has been bumped off the team's injury report ahead of Tuesday's matchup with Washington, confirming him as the starting quarterback for Week 15. The news was expected after Hurts was able to practice in full again Monday, giving him the chance to face Washington for what could be the... Read More
