John Wall Earns Questionable Tag For Wednesday

Houston Rockets point guard John Wall (knee) has been listed as questionable to participate in Wednesday's game versus Dallas as he continues to work through a left knee effusion. Wall has missed the past four contests due to the ailment, allowing Kevin Porter Jr. to take over starting PG duties. Wall has been an assist […]

Nickeil Alexander-Walker Will Miss At Least Two Weeks

New Orleans Pelicans point/shooting guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (ankle) has been shut down for a minimum of two weeks due to a moderately sprained left ankle. With the timeline provided by the organization, Alexander-Walker will miss at least the next nine games due to the ailment. Lonzo Ball stands to continue seeing the vast majority of […]

Kemba Walker Will Rest For Wednesday’s Contest

Boston Celtics point guard Kemba Walker (knee, rest) will sit out the second leg of the team's back-to-back Wednesday when they take on the Knicks. The Celtics have not allowed Walker to play in two consecutive days this season, with his absence paving the way for Payton Pritchard to take on added DFS appeal despite […]

Derrick Jones Jr. Returns To Action Tuesday

Portland Trail Blazers small/power forward Derrick Jones Jr. (quad) has been given the green light to get back into action Tuesday versus the Clippers after having missed one outing due to a thigh bruise. Jones has shifted to the second unit over the past three contests, with his return aiding Portland's frontcourt group Tuesday with […]

Jusuf Nurkic Will Miss Tuesday’s Contest

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game versus the Clippers, allowing Enes Kanter to enter the starting lineup in his place. Nurkic, who has returned to start each of the team's five previous contests, has been dealing with swelling in his knee, although the team has not ruled […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Will Miss Tuesday’s Contest

Milwaukee Bucks power forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Warriors due to a sore left knee. Antetokounmpo had earned a probable designation coming into the day, but it appears that Milwaukee will be supremely cautious with the two-time reigning MVP, choosing not to play him during a nationally […]

Montrezl Harrell Gets Ejected From Tuesday’s Contest

Los Angeles Lakers power forward/center Montrezl Harrell was tossed from Tuesday's game versus Toronto after getting involved in a scuffle between teammate Dennis Schroder and forward OG Anunoby. Harrell initially came to the defense of Schroder, who was dumped to the ground by Anunoby while the two attempted to hold one another up; Harrell's shove […]

Patrick Beverley Returns Tuesday, Faces Minutes Limit

Los Angeles Clippers point guard Patrick Beverley (knee) has been given the green light to return for Tuesday's contest versus Portland, although he'll be on a minutes limit. Beverley has not suited up since March 11 due to right knee soreness, with his return likely removing much of the fantasy shine from Rajon Rondo and […]

OG Anunoby Receives First-Quarter Ejection Tuesday

Toronto Raptors small/power forward OG Anunoby was tossed from Tuesday's game versus the Lakers after a scuffle with Dennis Schroder and Montrezl Harrell. Anunoby was fouled by Schroder on a shot attempt, but he proceeded to scoop the guard off of the ground and dump him to the court in an effort to prevent himself […]

Jamal Murray Will Miss Tuesday’s Contest

Denver Nuggets point/shooting guard Jamal Murray (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game versus the Pistons due to a sore right knee. Murray's absence will mark just his third of the year and first since Feb. 6, paving the way for Facundo Campazzo and Monte Morris to handle PG duties, elevating both of their […]

Ben McLemore Joins Lakers For Stretch Run

Swingman Ben McLemore has found a new home for the remainder of the 2020-21 season, becoming the latest free-agent target to join the Los Angeles Lakers. Having reinvented himself as a long-range marksman during his two years with the Rockets, McLemore gets to join an L.A. second unit that could use his offensive thump due […]

Bradley Beal, Rui Hachimura Questionable For Wednesday

Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal (hip) and small/power forward Rui Hachimura (shoulder) have both picked up questionable designations ahead of Wednesday's contest versus Orlando. Beal, the league's leading scorer at 31.3 PPG, is battling a hip contusion and has missed each of the team's five previous games. Hachimura, who has scored in double figures […]

Kevin Durant On Track To Return For Wednesday’s Game

Brooklyn Nets small/power forward Kevin Durant (hamstring) is anticipated to get back into the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Pelicans, marking his first game action since Feb. 13 due to a strained hamstring. Durant's return coincides with the loss of James Harden (hamstring), which stands to give the former MVP elevated fantasy intrigue, even […]

Brandon Clarke Will Miss Tuesday’s Game

Memphis Grizzlies power forward/center Brandon Clarke (calf) has been ruled out for Tuesday's contest against the Heat, marking his second absence in his last four games. Clarke has reclaimed a bench role as of late and has seen his scoring average dip by nearly four points per contest in that span. Xavier Tillman should slot […]

Evan Fournier Set To Miss At Least One Week

Boston Celtics shooting guard/small forward Evan Fournier has re-entered the league's health and safety protocols, ruling him out not only for Tuesday's game versus Philadelphia, but for at least the remainder of the week, per head coach Brad Stevens. Fournier's 2020-21 season has been torpedoed by injuries and other assorted maladies, limiting him to 30 […]

James Harden Will Miss At Least The Next Five Games

Brooklyn Nets point/shooting guard James Harden (hamstring) has been shut down for at least the next 10 days due to a strained right hamstring that he aggravated Monday. With Brooklyn playing five games in that span, Harden will miss that many contests at minimum, paving the way for Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant to carry […]

Andre Drummond Will Miss Third Straight Game Tuesday

Los Angeles Lakers center Andre Drummond (toe) has been ruled out for Tuesday's contest against the Raptors due to persistent toe issues. Drummond had been in line for a sizable offensive role with both LeBron James (ankle) and Anthony Davis (calf) down, but the new big man's absence has paved the way for Montrezl Harrell […]

Brandon Ingram, Kira Lewis Jr. Will Miss Tuesday’s Game

New Orleans Pelicans small/power forward Brandon Ingram (toe) and point/shooting guard Kira Lewis Jr. (calf) have both been ruled out for Tuesday's contest against Atlanta. Ingram's absence due to a toe ailment will now stretch to a fourth game, while Lewis is out of the mix for a second straight outing due to a strained […]

Zion Williamson Receives Green Light To Play Tuesday

New Orleans Pelicans power forward/center Zion Williamson (thumb) has been cleared to return for Tuesday's game against the Hawks, ending his absence at three games due to a sprained right thumb. Williamson has been an elite offensive force during the second half of the season in particular, having scored at least 23 points in each […]

Andre Drummond Nears New Team Decision; Lakers, Celtics In Mix

Free-agent center Andre Drummond recently procured a contract buyout from Cleveland, allowing him to sign where he chooses for the remainder of the 2020-21 season. Drummond, who has been held out of game action since Feb. 12, is reportedly close to picking a new landing spot, with the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics near […]

Evan Fournier Will Miss Saturday’s Contest

Boston Celtics shooting guard/small forward Evan Fournier was on track to make his team debut Saturday versus Oklahoma City, but he has instead been ruled out due to the league's health and safety protocols. It's been a snakebitten season for Fournier, who has missed extensive time due to myriad injuries that have limited him to […]

Orlando Releases Jeff Teague

Point guard Jeff Teague is set to become a free agent after having been released by the Magic shortly after his acquisition in the Evan Fournier deal. The move is somewhat surprising given how strapped Orlando has been for PG contributions due to the injuries to Markelle Fultz and Cole Anthony, but the trio of […]

Houston Expects To Have Kevin Porter Jr. Back Saturday

Houston Rockets point/shooting guard Kevin Porter Jr. (quad) has been upgraded to probable to play in Saturday's contest versus Minnesota after missing the previous three outings due to a sore right quad. Houston could desperately use Porter's offensive thump in the wake of a shocking closing stretch during Friday's loss in which they did not […]

Semi Ojeleye Will Miss Second Straight Outing

Boston Celtics small/power forward Semi Ojeleye (side) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Thunder due to a strained left side, marking his second consecutive absence. Primarily a depth piece for Boston, Ojeleye's absence is unlikely to lead to an increased offensive role for any one member of the team's roster, although Grant […]

Jaxson Hayes Picks Up Questionable Tag For Saturday

New Orleans Pelicans center Jaxson Hayes (wrist) has been listed as questionable to play in Saturday's game versus the Mavericks due to a sprained right wrist. Hayes has emerged as a high-energy bench piece for New Orleans during March, having shot a whopping 82.1 percent from the floor overall. His scoring output has fluctuated wildly […]

Lonzo Ball Unlikely To Suit Up Saturday

New Orleans Pelicans point guard Lonzo Ball (hip) has been tagged as doubtful to play in Saturday's game versus Dallas due to a strained hip flexor. Ball has missed each of the team's three previous contests, paving the way for Nickeil Alexander-Walker to join the starting five and gain sizable short-term streamer value. With New […]

Kemba Walker Will Sit Out Saturday’s Contest

Boston Celtics point guard Kemba Walker (knee, rest) has been ruled out for Saturday's game versus Oklahoma City as the team continues to manage his workload, specifically during back-to-backs. Marcus Smart can be expected to see a larger ball-handling role, while Payton Pritchard also stands to see an elevated role, making him a relevant DFS […]

Kevin Porter Jr. Will Miss Second Straight Outing Wednesday

Houston Rockets point/shooting guard Kevin Porter Jr. (quad) has been ruled out for Wednesday's contest against Charlotte due to a sore right quad. Porter has been a must-roster fantasy asset when starting since joining Houston, but an avoidable one when coming off the bench. The team's decision on how to handle Victor Oladipo's status coming […]

Bryn Forbes Will Miss Wednesday’s Contest

Milwaukee Bucks point/shooting guard Bryn Forbes (toe) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Celtics due to a sprained toe on his right foot. The absence marks the first of the year for Forbes, who has shot a sterling 45.5 percent from behind the arc, the eighth-highest mark in the league. Donte Divincenzo […]

KZ Okpala Remains Unavailable For Thursday

Miami Heat power forward KZ Okpala will miss his third consecutive game Thursday versus Portland as he continues to work his way through the league's health and safety protocols. Okpala has averaged 20.1 minutes on a nightly basis over his last seven contests, four of which have been starts. But his marginal 4.9 points and […]