Damian Lillard, Derrick Jones Jr. On Track To Return Saturday

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (abdominal) and small/power forward Derrick Jones Jr. (foot) are listed as probable to suit up for Saturday's game versus the Knicks. Lillard missed his first contest of the season Thursday due to an abdominal strain, allowing Gary Trent Jr. to start as the de facto PG. Without C.J. […]

Payton Pritchard Will Return For Friday’s Contest

Boston Celtics point guard Payton Pritchard (knee) is back in the fold for Friday's game versus the Clippers after a six-game absence due to a sprained MCL. His return coincides with the absence of Jaylen Brown (knee) and Marcus Smart (calf), paving the way for the rookie to potentially see a sizable role among the […]

Jaylen Brown Ruled Out For Friday’s Game

Boston Celtics small forward Jaylen Brown (knee) will not take the floor for Friday's contest against the Clippers, marking his first absence of the year. With Brown's consistent availability, it'll be difficult to ascertain who will be in line to see an increased role on the wing, although Jayson Tatum and Kemba Walker should undoubtedly […]

Theo Maledon Will Miss Friday’s Contest

Oklahoma City Thunder point/shooting guard Theo Maledon has been deemed unavailable for Friday's game against Minnesota due to the league's health and safety protocols. Maledon's absence puts OKC in a perilous position as they'll have just the league minimum of eight players at their disposal, with Hamidou Diallo and Kenrich Williams likely to see whopping […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (2/5/21): NBA DFS Lineups

Anytime that the Brooklyn Nets pop up on the schedule, fantasy managers take notice. None of the Big 3 -- Kevin Durant, James Harden, Kyrie Irving -- is listed below as a targeted choice, but with the points total of their contest versus Toronto checking in at a gargantuan 242.5 as of Thursday night, it’s […]

Nick Vincent Joins Rangers Bullpen Mix On Minors Deal

Right-handed relief pitcher Nick Vincent has signed a Minor League deal with an invitation to big league Spring Training with the Texas Rangers, attempting to pitch for a fourth Major League club in the past three years. Texas' bullpen situation is unique due to its seemingly wide-open nature; Jose Leclerc figures to reclaim closing duties, […]

Rougned Odor Slated For Utility Role To Begin 2021

The Texas Rangers have Rougned Odor under contract through the 2022 season, and with a significant financial investment, they're going to try and get as much out of him as possible. That apparently includes shifting the team's longtime second baseman to both the hot corner and outfield, when needed in '21, per general manager Chris […]

Texas Envisions Elvis Andrus Shifting To Third Base

The left side of the Texas Rangers' infield appears destined for a swap. Elvis Andrus has held down the shortstop position for the club since the 2009 year, but coming off of a career-worst .582 OPS last season, the Rangers appear ready to get creative heading into 2021. Isiah Kiner-Falefa is expected to take over […]

Brandon Belt Not A Lock To Be Ready For Start Of Season

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (heel) is on the comeback trail following surgery on his heel that ended his 2020 season, but Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi admitted Thursday that Belt may not be ready for Opening Day. In the wake of Tommy La Stella inking a three-year deal that became […]

Matt Chapman Expects To Be Fully Healthy For 2021

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman saw his 2020 campaign come to an early end after undergoing hip surgery. But Chapman revealed Wednesday that he anticipates being a full-go for the '21 year out of the gate. Having established himself as one of the game's premier defensive players almost immediately upon being granted the third-base […]

Jonathan Lucroy Joins White Sox On Minor League Deal

The Chicago White Sox and catcher Jonathan Lucroy have come to terms on a Minor League contract. Lucroy will be looking to make the Opening Day roster as a backup to Yasmani Grandal, whom the team has utilized at both first base and designated hitter since joining Chicago. With James McCann having departed for the […]

Kevin Love Returns To Individual Workouts

Cleveland Cavaliers power forward/center Kevin Love (calf) is back on the practice floor as he continues to rehab a strained right calf that has kept him out since Dec. 27. The organization announced that Love has returned to individual activities, but not yet full team participation, which indicates that his return to NBA game action […]

Nassir Little Will Miss Thursday’s Contest

Portland Trail Blazers small/power forward Nassir Little (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the 76ers due to a sprained left knee. The injury comes at a particularly inopportune time for Little, who dropped a career-high 30 points versus Milwaukee on Monday. With Derrick Jones Jr. (foot) sidelined, Little had a chance to […]

Derrick Jones Jr. Earns Questionable Tag For Thursday

Portland Trail Blazers small/power forward Derrick Jones Jr. (foot) has been upgraded to questionable for Thursday's contest versus Philadelphia due to a sprained left foot. Jones has missed the team's three previous outings due to the injury, which has allowed Nassir Little (knee) and Rodney Hood to enter the starting five, with the latter likely […]

Toronto Sends Malachi Flynn To G-League Bubble

Toronto Raptors point guard Malachi Flynn has been transferred to the team's G-League affiliate, where he is expected to get extended run in the bubble setting. Flynn appeared in 13 games with Toronto off the bench, averaging just 2.2 points across 8.2 minutes per contest. Nabbed by the organization with the 29th overall pick in […]

Washington Plans To Insert Troy Brown Into Rotation Wednesday

Washington Wizards shooting guard/small forward Troy Brown is expected to "get some opportunities" during Wednesday's game versus Miami with Russell Westbrook (rest) and Raul Neto (groin) unavailable. Brown has not been a factor in the Wizards' rotation over the past two games despite having been cleared from the league's health and safety protocols. With his […]

D'Angelo Russell, Naz Reid Cleared To Play Wednesday

Minnesota Timberwolves point/shooting guard D'Angelo Russell (quadriceps) and power forward/center Naz Reid (wrist) have been given the green light to take the floor for Wednesday's contest against the Spurs. Russell's presence on the injury report of late has been perfunctory, as he has appeared in the team's past three contests as he works through a […]

David Nwaba Misses Second Straight Game Wednesday

Houston Rockets shooting guard/small forward David Nwaba (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's contest against Oklahoma City due to an ankle injury. Nwaba's absence marks his second consecutive outing on the sidelines, with head coach Stephen Silas stating that Nwaba was able to move well during shootaround Wednesday, an indication that his return may […]

LaMarcus Aldridge Faces Multi-Game Absence

San Antonio Spurs power forward/center LaMarcus Aldridge (hip) will not suit up Wednesday and likely faces a further absence due to a hip injury. Jakob Poeltl will start in place of the veteran versus Minnesota, a lineup shift that is likely to remain in place so long as Aldridge is unavailable. Formally a cornerstone of […]

Victor Oladipo Faces Likely Absence Thursday

Houston Rockets point/shooting guard Victor Oladipo (knee) will likely sit out of Thursday's game against the Grizzlies as the team monitors his knee injury. It appears that head coach Stephen Silas decided to stagger Oladipo and John Wall (Achilles, knee) during the back-to-back, as Oladipo is set to suit up Wednesday with Wall out of […]

Eric Gordon Rejoins Starting Lineup Wednesday

Houston Rockets shooting guard/small forward Eric Gordon has been bumped up to the starting five for Wednesday's contest against the Thunder without John Wall (Achilles) in the mix. Gordon dropped 25 points on OKC in just 22 minutes Monday, an indication of the upside that he carries due to his long-range marksmanship. Even as his […]

Hamidou Diallo Makes First Start Of Season Wednesday

Oklahoma City Thunder shooting guard Hamidou Diallo will enter the starting five Wednesday versus Houston in place of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (knee), who is missing his first contest of the year. Diallo stands to serve as OKC's primary offensive threat without Gilgeous-Alexander in the mix, as the third-year guard has scored in double figures in each […]

Tyler Herro, Goran Dragic Headline Heat Cleared For Wednesday

The Miami Heat back court has received its first clean bill of health in quite some time ahead of Wednesday's contest versus Washington with Tyler Herro (knee), Goran Dragic (knee), Avery Bradley (knee) and Gabe Vincent (knee) all getting the thumbs up to take the floor. With the team's full arsenal at head coach Erik […]

Orlando Adds Frank Mason III, Releases Jordan Bone

The Orlando Magic have brought aboard point guard Frank Mason III on a two-day deal, waiving Jordan Bone to make space on the active roster. Mason's addition comes during a recent injury wave that has zapped Orlando of experienced backcourt depth with Markelle Fultz (knee), Aaron Gordon (ankle), and Michael Carter-Williams (foot) all sidelined. How […]

Onyeka Okongwu Will Miss Wednesday’s Contest

Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu (Achilles) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game versus Dallas due to a sore left Achilles. Okongwu's absence marks his second consecutive contest on the sidelines, paving the way for Bruno Fernando to snag a handful of minutes behind Clint Capela in the frontcourt. Okongwu's inability to stay on the […]

Miles Bridges Enters Starting Five Wednesday

Charlotte Hornets small/power forward Miles Bridges will make his first start of the season Wednesday against the 76ers in place of P.J. Washington (foot). Bridges has taken on a decreased role this year in his shift to the second unit, but earning a starter's workload should garner him considerable DFS intrigue. Having scored in double […]

Damian Lillard Earns Questionable Tag For Thursday

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (abdominal) has been deemed questionable to suit up for Thursday's contest versus Philadelphia due to an abdominal strain. Lillard is yet to miss a game this season, but Anfernee Simons would stand to see a sizable increase in minutes and usage should Lillard be absent from the fold. […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (2/3/21): NBA DFS Lineups

There are no shortage of storylines emanating out of Wednesday’s 10-game slate, from the showdown between Luka Doncic and Trae Young -- who were traded for one another on Draft night in 2018 -- to Chris Paul’s return to New Orleans, to John Wall and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander missing Houston and OKC’s collision due to respective […]

Minnesota Lists Juan Hernangomez As Questionable Wednesday

Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Juan Hernangomez has been deemed questionable to play in Wednesday's contest versus the Spurs as he gets back into game shape after passing the league's health and safety protocols. Hernangomez has missed Minnesota's past nine games, having started each of the last six outings that he appeared in, averaging 10 points […]

Abdel Nader Earns Questionable Tag For Wednesday

Phoenix Suns small forward Abdel Nader (ankle) has been tagged as questionable to play in Wednesday's contest versus New Orleans due to a sore left ankle. Nader missed the team's most recent game due to the ailment, as he had taken on an increased role with Devin Booker out of the mix. Now that Booker […]