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Frank Mason III Will Miss His Second Straight Game Sunday
Orlando Magic point guard Frank Mason III (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest versus Phoenix due to a strained right groin. Mason made one start since joining the squad as backcourt depth but recent injury to Cole Anthony (shoulder) has thrust him into a larger role when healthy. With both Mason and Anthony […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoP.J. Washington Unlikely To Return For Sunday’s Game
Charlotte Hornets power forward/center P.J. Washington is listed as doubtful to play in Sunday's contest against San Antonio as he continues to work through the league's health and safety protocols. His absence has allowed head coach James Borrego to continue starting his three-headed backcourt trio of LaMelo Ball, Terry Rozier, and Devonte' Graham, with Miles […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoCole Anthony, Evan Fournier Questionable To Return Sunday
Orlando Magic point guard Cole Anthony (shoulder) and shooting guard/small forward Evan Fournier (back) have been deemed questionable to suit up for Sunday's contest against the Suns. With the duo out of the mix as of late -- and with Frank Mason III (groin) also sidelined -- Michael Carter-Williams has taken over starting PG duties, […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoDario Saric, Cameron Payne, Abdel Nader Will Play Saturday
The Phoenix Suns will get a shot of life back into their depth chart Saturday versus the 76ers with the return of power forward/center Dario Saric (ankle), point guard Cameron Payne (foot), and small forward Abdel Nader (ankle) all cleared to return to action. Saric is the most fantasy-relevant of the trio, although he'll be […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoToronto Lists OG Anunoby As Questionable For Sunday
Toronto Raptors small forward OG Anunoby (calf) was able to practice Saturday, leading to the team listing him as questionable to play in Sunday's game versus Minnesota as he recovers from a strained left calf. Anunoby's return has been circling for a few days now, with Norman Powell's corresponding fantasy stock in a perilous spot […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoTony Snell Earns Questionable Tag For Saturday
Atlanta Hawks shooting guard/small forward Tony Snell (Achilles) has picked up a questionable designation for Saturday's contest versus the Pacers as he works through a sore right Achilles. Snell has seen an increased role with the second unit over the past five games, having dished out a pair of assists in each contest. Shooting 76.9 […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoRajon Rondo Misses Third Straight Game Saturday
Atlanta Hawks point guard Rajon Rondo (back) has been ruled out for Saturday's contest against the Pacers due to persistent lower back pain. Rondo will now have missed each of Atlanta's last three contests, which has paved the way for Trae Young to see an incremental minutes bump without his primary backup available. Following a […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoShake Milton Likely To Miss At Least Two More Games
Philadelphia 76ers point/shooting guard Shake Milton (ankle) is not expected to suit up either Saturday versus Phoenix or Monday against Utah as he works his way through an ankle sprain. Head coach Doc Rivers confirmed Saturday that he doesn't expect to have Milton available while the team is on the remainder of its road trip, […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoMitchell Robinson Undergoes Hand Surgery, Out 4-6 Weeks
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (hand) will miss the next 4-6 weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a broken right hand that he sustained during Friday's win over Washington. Robinson has started all 27 games at center for the Knicks this season, averaging 8.4 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks per contest, while shooting […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoDaily Fantasy Basketball (DFS) Lineup Picks for February 13, 2021
NBA DFS Premium Cheat Sheet for 2/13 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard CORE PLAYS MARKED IN GREEN ABOVE Game of the Day Nets (-4.5) @ Warriors This is our runaway game of the day and it isn’t close. In short, this should be a barnburner. From […]
Jesse Borek PREMIUM 4 years agoPayton Pritchard Draws Starting PG Duties Friday
Boston Celtics point guard Payton Pritchard will enter the starting five in place of Kemba Walker (rest) for Friday's contest against the Pistons. The start will mark the first of Pritchard's career, as he had previously already seen increased minutes off the bench when Walker missed the opening of the year. Pritchard enters Friday's game […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoFrank Mason III Will Miss Friday’s Contest
Orlando Magic point guard Frank Mason III (groin) has been ruled out for Friday's game versus Sacramento due to a strained left groin. The ailment torpedoed Mason's evening Thursday when he made his first start of the season, playing just four minutes before heading to the locker room. Since joining the Magic, Mason has been […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoDenver Eyes Gary Harris, P.J. Dozier Return Next Week
Denver Nuggets shooting guards/small forwards Gary Harris (adductor) and P.J. Dozier (hamstring) will miss at least the team's next two contests, head coach Michael Malone confirmed. But it's not all pessimism, as Malone noted that the team expects to have the duo back during its upcoming road trip, which kicks off Tuesday in Boston. How […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoTyler Herro Clears Protocols, Will Suit Up Saturday
Miami Heat point/shooting guard Tyler Herro was involved in a uniquely 2020-21 scenario Thursday, where he was scratched from the outing against Houston just minutes ahead of tip-off. Having gone through the league's health and safety protocols, Herro has been deemed active to return for Saturday's game against the Jazz. Herro has taken on the […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoKevin Durant Will Return For Saturday’s Contest
Brooklyn Nets power forward Kevin Durant has reportedly cleared the league's health and safety protocols and is on track to play in Saturday's game versus Golden State. Durant has missed each of the Nets' three previous outings after being deemed a close contact of someone who tested positive for COVID-19, forcing him into quarantine. In […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoBlake Griffin On Track To Play Friday
Detroit Pistons power forward Blake Griffin has not yet played both legs of a back-to-back this season, but per head coach Dwane Casey, Griffin is on pace to do so Friday versus the Celtics. Griffin was similarly not listed on the injury report last week in the same scenario before being ruled out just prior […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoSekou Doumbouya Will Miss Friday’s Contest
Detroit Pistons power forward Sekou Doumbouya (concussion) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Celtics as he works his way through the league's concussion protocol. Doumbouya departed Thursday's contest early after being hit in the head. With Mason Plumlee (elbow) also down for Detroit on Friday, Isaiah Stewart is in line to see […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoDario Saric, Cameron Payne Listed As Questionable For Saturday
Phoenix Suns power forward/center Dario Saric (ankle) and point guard Cameron Payne (foot) have picked up questionable designations for Saturday's contest versus Philadelphia. Saric has indicated that he plans to return for the game, which will mark his first in-game action since Jan. 11. How many minutes that he will be able to log is […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoDerrick White Will Reclaim Starting Gig Friday
San Antonio Spurs point/shooting guard Derrick White returns to the lineup Friday against Atlanta and will get his spot in the starting five back. White was absent from Tuesday's contest due to rest purposes, as he has not yet been cleared for both ends of back-to-backs. Despite his role in the starting unit, White is […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoEric Gordon Returns To Starting Lineup Saturday
Houston Rockets point/shooting guard Eric Gordon has already been announced as a starter for Saturday's game versus the Knicks with Victor Oladipo (foot) unavailable. Irrespective of his role, Gordon has been firing at will from long range as of late, hoisting double-digit three-point attempts in each of his last two games. Since a two-game absence […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoDevonte' Graham Cleared To Suit Up For Friday’s Game
Charlotte Hornets point/shooting guard Devonte' Graham (groin) has been given the green light to return to action for Friday's contest against the Timberwolves. Graham had missed the team's previous three outings due to a strained left groin, although it's unclear how many minutes he'll be able to handle in his first action in a week. […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoGarrison Mathews Draws First Career Start Friday
Washington Wizards shooting guard/small forward Garrison Mathews is among the starting five for the first time in his career Friday against the Knicks. The absence of Bradley Beal (rest) means that Mathews will see sizable DFS upside, especially considering his bare minimum price tag. During a seven-game stretch during January when D.C. was heavily short-handed, […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoP.J. Washington, Martin Brothers Ruled Out For Friday’s Game
Charlotte Hornets power forward/center P.J. Washington and small forwards Caleb Martin and Cody Martin have all been deemed unavailable for Friday's contest against the Timberwolves due to the league's health and safety protocols. The absences on the wing and in the frontcourt figure to pave the way for Malik Monk and Miles Bridges to see […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoWendell Carter Jr. Remains Out For Friday’s Game
Chicago Bulls center Wendell Carter Jr. (quad) has been ruled out for Friday's contest against the Clippers as the team continues to play it safe with his quad injury. Carter hasn't suited up since Jan. 18, although the team had initially tagged him as doubtful for Friday, which indicates an increase in improvement, albeit a […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoMarvin Bagley III Picks Up Questionable Tag For Friday
Sacramento Kings power forward/center Marvin Bagley III (calf) has been listed as questionable to play in Friday's contest versus the Magic due a sore left calf. Being a late addition to the injury report could spell trouble for Bagley, with Harrison Barnes and Glenn Robinson III likely to benefit if Bagley is unavailable. Despite his […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoDraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (2/12/21): NBA DFS Lineups
Friday the 12th doesn’t have quite the same ring -- or foreboding ominousness -- as Friday the 13th, so hopefully the calendar quirk will be kind to those fantasy managers who had to sit through the Tyler Herro debacle Thursday. An 11-game slate is on tap, delivering a schedule chock full of fresh matchups, many […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoJames Wiseman Will Miss At Least One More Week
Golden State Warriors center James Wiseman (wrist) has been further shut down due to persistent wrist pain, per head coach Steve Kerr. There was hope that Wiseman could return as soon as Thursday's game versus Orlando, but that was quickly scratched Wednesday. Now, the Warriors are looking at deploying Draymond Green and Eric Paschall as […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoCJ Elleby Ruled Out For Thursday’s Contest
Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard/small forward CJ Elleby (illness) will miss Thursday's game against the 76ers due to an illness. Elleby scored a career-high 15 points last Thursday when the two teams faced off, but that came with Damian Lillard unavailable, which opened up additional upside for all healthy Blazers. Aside from that showing, Elleby […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoNassir Little Cleared To Return Thursday On Minutes Cap
Portland Trail Blazers small/power forward Nassir Little (knee) has been given the green light to get back in action on his birthday for Thursday's game versus Philadelphia, but head coach Terry Stotts confirmed that the second-year wing would be facing a minutes restriction. Little's last outing saw him go for a career-high 30 points, but […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoGary Harris, P.J. Dozier Out Friday, Without Timetable For Return
Denver Nuggets shooting guards/small forwards Gary Harris (groin) and P.J. Dozier (hamstring) will miss Friday's contest against the Thunder. Neither player has taken the floor this month, and having been ruled out in excess of 24 hours prior to tip-off, they're likely not on track to return in the immediate future. Will Barton and Michael […]
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