Goran Dragic Will Miss Third Straight Contest Thursday

Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game versus the Rockets due to an ankle sprain. Dragic did not travel with the team to kick-off their road trip, which certainly doesn't bode well for an imminent return. Kendrick Nunn is in line to continue to see an increased workload […]

OG Anunoby, Yuta Watanabe Will Miss Wednesday’s Game

Toronto Raptors small/power forwards OG Anunoby (calf) and Yuta Watanabe (ankle) have both been ruled out for Wednesday's contest versus the Wizards. For Anunoby, it'll mark his eighth consecutive absence, paving the way for Norman Powell to remain among the starting five, thereby making him a near must-roster asset in all season-long formats. Watanabe, who […]

Kyle Lowry Cleared To Suit Up Wednesday

Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry (back) has received the green light to take the floor for Wednesday's game against the Wizards, getting back in action after playing just eight minutes Monday due to back issues. Head coach Nick Nurse said that Lowry would be monitored, but he did not designate a minutes limit for […]

D'Angelo Russell Ruled Out For Wednesday’s Game

Minnesota Timberwolves point/shooting guard D'Angelo Russell (leg) will miss Wednesday's contest versus the Clippers as he continues to deal with a sore left leg. The ailment forced Russell from the team's most recent outing, allowing Ricky Rubio to see a sizable minutes increase, a role that he figures to reprise Wednesday. Without Russell in the […]

Mike Muscala Set To Return For Wednesday’s Contest

Oklahoma City Thunder power forward/center Mike Muscala (concussion) has been listed as available on the team's latest injury report, an indication that he has cleared the league's concussion protocol and will take the floor for Wednesday's game versus the Lakers. Despite significant absences in their backcourt (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Theo Maledon), OKC should be well-stocked in […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (2/10/21): NBA DFS Lineups

Welcome to Wednesday, where the NBA DFS slate is always sure to throw a curveball into the mix. Across the nine games on the slate, we have the two teams most relevantly affected by players dealing with the league’s health and safety protocols (Bucks, Thunder), as well as three of the teams that have been […]

DaQuan Jeffries Nears Return, Will Enter Rotation

Sacramento Kings shooting guard Daquan Jeffries (ankle) is reportedly approaching a return to game action, per head coach Luke Walton. Jeffries is yet to suit up this season after having sustained a significant ankle sprain, which has kept him from being a key contributor with the team's second unit. Walton mentioned that upon his return, […]

Rajon Rondo Ruled Out For Wednesday’s Game

Atlanta Hawks point guard Rajon Rondo (back) will miss Wednesday's contest versus Dallas due to lower back pain. Rondo has scuffled mightily offensively over his last three games, combining for just two points on 1-for-14 shooting in 51 minutes. While Trae Young could see a handful of additional minutes, Brandon Goodwin figures to see a […]

Isaiah Roby On Track To Suit Up Wednesday

Oklahoma City Thunder power forward/center Isaiah Roby (foot) was not included on the team's injury report as of Tuesday night, paving the way for him to return to action Wednesday against the Lakers following a two-game absence due to a foot ailment. Roby's fantasy intrigue is tied directly to whether or not he's among the […]

Brandon Clarke, De'Anthony Melton Ruled Out For Wednesday

Memphis Grizzlies power forward/center Brandon Clarke (calf) and point/shooting guard De'Anthony Melton (shoulder) have both been deemed unavailable to suit up for Wednesday's game versus Charlotte. Clarke's absence marks his third in a row, while Melton has now missed two straight outings. Desmond Bane has benefited from the duo's absence, moving into the starting five […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Theo Maledon Absent Wednesday

The Oklahoma City Thunder will be severely short-handed in the back court yet again for Wednesday's game versus the Lakers, as point/shooting guards Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (knee) and Theo Maledon have both been ruled out. When the duo last sat out, Hamidou Diallo and Kenrich Williams saw 37 and 36 minutes, respectively, dominating OKC's back-court play and […]

Anthony Davis, Alex Caruso Questionable To Play Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers power forward/center Anthony Davis (Achilles) and point/shooting guard Alex Caruso (hand) have both been tagged as questionable to suit up for Wednesday's game against the Thunder. The duo was absent from the first meeting with OKC on Monday, which allowed both Markieff Morris to enter the starting five and for Talen Horton-Tucker […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Remains Unlikely To Return Wednesday

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns has again earned a doubtful designation for Wednesday's game against the Clippers as he continues to work through the league's health and safety protocols. Towns has not taken the floor since Jan. 13, largely ceding way to Naz Reid at the center spot, who has proven an adept replacement, earning […]

D'Angelo Russell Continues To Draw Questionable Tag Wednesday

Minnesota Timberwolves point/shooting guard D'Angelo Russell (leg) has returned to the injury report with a questionable designation ahead of Wednesday's contest versus the Clippers. Russell departed Monday's outing after just six minutes due to a sore left leg, differing from the quad ailment that has consistently befell him as of late. Ricky Rubio tied his […]

Devin Vassell Draws First Career Start Tuesday

San Antonio Spurs shooting guard/small forward Devin Vassell will enter the starting five for Tuesday's contest versus the Warriors. With Lonnie Walker IV (illness) returning, but not cleared for his usual workload, Vassell propels up to the starting group with Derrick White (rest) unavailable. Known for his defensive acumen, Vassell has averaged just 5.8 points […]

Derrick Jones Jr. Returns To Starting Five Tuesday

Portland Trail Blazers small/power forward Derrick Jones Jr. (foot) will reclaim his spot among the starting lineup for Tuesday's contest against the Magic and will not face a minutes restriction. Jones returned from a four-game absence to log 18 minutes off the bench Saturday, attempting just three shots. His return to the starting five figures […]

Chris Paul, Jae Crowder Headline Suns Questionable Wednesday

Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul (hamstring), small/power forward Jae Crowder (foot), and small forward Abdel Nader (ankle) have all been deemed questionable to suit up for Wednesday's contest versus Milwaukee. The trio missed Monday's game with their respective ailments, paving the way for Devin Booker to see an extended offensive role, while Frank Kaminsky […]

Jaylen Brown Will Suit Up For Tuesday’s Contest

Boston Celtics small forward Jaylen Brown (knee) has been cleared to return for Tuesday's game against the Jazz, stemming his absence due to knee soreness at two contests. Brown's return means that Grant Williams is likely slated for a return to the second unit, thereby being zapped of the vast majority of his fantasy intrigue. […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for 2/9 (Premium Content)

  NBA DFS Premium Cheat Sheet for 2/9 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard   CORE PLAYS MARKED IN GREEN ABOVE   Game of the Day Nets @ Pistons The Brooklyn Nets’ defense has quickly morphed into arguably the most exploitable group in the entire league. With the advent of […]

Damian Lillard Set To Suit Up For Tuesday’s Game

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (abdominal) will play in Tuesday's contest versus Orlando despite having missed practice Monday. Lillard missed his first game of the year due to an abdominal ailment last week, but he returned to log 29 points and nine assists in 38 minutes Saturday. While his upside will be capped […]

Eric Paschall Cleared To Suit Up Monday

Golden State Warriors power forward Eric Paschall (knee) will return to the mix for Monday's contest versus the Spurs. Paschall's absence has been stemmed at two games due to knee soreness, with his return giving the team much-needed frontcourt reinforcement in the wake of back-to-back games with Draymond Green and Juan Toscano-Anderson serving as the […]

D'Angelo Russell Receives Green Light To Suit Up Monday

Minnesota Timberwolves point/shooting guard D'Angelo Russell (quad) has been cleared to play in Monday's game versus Dallas despite having been questionable throughout the day due to a right quad contusion. Russell has dealt with the injury on and off for the past three weeks, but he appears healthy enough to take the floor with no […]

Desmond Bane Makes First Career Start Monday

Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard/small forward Desmond Bane will enter the starting five for the first time in his career Monday. Bane earns the elevation after having averaged 9.7 PPG off the bench across his first 18 professional appearances, proving to be an elite-level marksman, knocking down threes at a 48.6 percent clip. Bane's spot among […]

Derrick White Will Miss Tuesday’s Contest

San Antonio Spurs point/shooting guard Derrick White (toe) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Golden State even before Monday's contest. Head coach Gregg Popovich noted Monday that White has not yet been cleared to play in both legs of back-to-backs as he works his way into the mix after toe surgery. White has […]

Mike Conley Will Miss Second Straight Contest Tuesday

Utah Jazz point guard Mike Conley (hamstring) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game versus the Celtics due to hamstring tightness. Joe Ingles entered the starting five in place of Conley on Sunday, a role that he is likely to reprise, therefore making him an appealing DFS selection. When starting this season, Ingles is averaging […]

Chris Paul Ruled Out For Monday’s Game

Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul (hamstring) will miss Monday's contest against Cleveland due a sore right hamstring. Paul's absence will be his first of the year, paving the way for Devin Booker to see increased ball-handling duties, thereby raising his DFS upside. With Cameron Payne (foot) also unavailable, fantasy managers can look to Jevon […]

Lonnie Walker IV Will Return For Tuesday’s Game

San Antonio Spurs shooting guard/small forward Lonnie Walker IV (illness) has been given the green light to rejoin the team for Tuesday's contest against the Warriors, although he's likely to face a minutes restriction, per head coach Gregg Popovich. Battling a stomach bug that has cost him two contests, Walker has ceded way in the […]

Jaylen Brown Earns Questionable Tag For Tuesday’s Game

Boston Celtics small forward Jaylen Brown (knee) has been bumped up to questionable to play in Tuesday's contest versus the Jazz as he battles knee soreness. Grant Williams has started in place of Brown during the past two games, and would stand to see his fantasy intrigue evaporate should the Celtics get their second-leading scorer […]

Raul Neto Faces 18-20-Minute Cap During Start Monday

Washington Wizards point guard Raul Neto (groin) will enter the starting five in place of Russell Westbrook (rest) for Monday's game versus Chicago, but Neto will have his minutes restricted to a maximum of 18-20 as he works his way back from a groin ailment. The minutes ceiling is essentially a death knell to Neto's […]

Davis Bertans Jumps Into Starting Five Monday

Washington Wizards small/power forward Davis Bertans will make his first start of the season Monday against Chicago, taking the place of Deni Avdija. Head coach Scott Brooks cited a desire to get Bertans' offensive production going as the reason for the decision. Bertans has been persistent in attempting to get his three-point shot down since […]