Bogdan Bogdanovic Ruled Out For Rest Of Saturday’s Game

Atlanta Hawks shooting guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (knee) has been deemed out for the second half of Saturday's contest versus Charlotte due to a right knee injury. Bogdanovic departed after landing awkwardly while being fouled during the second quarter. Prior to heading to the locker room, Bogdanovic went for five points and one rebound across 11 […]

Toronto Removes Kyle Lowry From Injury Report For Sunday

Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry (personal) is on track to play Sunday versus Golden State after missing Friday's outing due to personal reasons. Norman Powell had entered the starting five in his place, and is likely to return to his reserve role, zapping much of his DFS intrigue. Fred Vanvleet also saw a considerable […]

Josh Green Draws First Career Start Saturday

Dallas Mavericks small forward Josh Green has been tabbed to make the first start of his professional career Saturday as the team is extremely short-handed versus Orlando due to the league's health and safety protocols. The Mavs made Green the 18th overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, largely due to his future potential, as […]

Brooklyn Deems Kyrie Irving Questionable To Play Sunday

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving (personal) has been upgraded to questionable for Sunday's game versus the Thunder after having missed the past two games due to personal reasons. Without Irving in the mix, Caris Levert has entered the starting five and taken on a sizable offensive role, one that he would likely reprise should […]

Thomas Bryant Will Miss Remainder Of Saturday’s Game

Washington Wizards center Thomas Bryant (knee) has been ruled inactive for the rest of Saturday's contest versus Miami due to a left knee injury that he sustained during the first quarter. Bryant played just two minutes before departing, not making a contribution to the stat sheet. Robin Lopez figures to see an increased role with […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Gets Green Light To Return Saturday

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (wrist) will make his return to action for Saturday's contest versus San Antonio. Towns has missed the past six games due to a wrist injury, which will keep his minutes limited. While the playing time cap hurts his DFS appeal, season-long managers can slot him back into lineups immediately, as […]

Kevin Durant Expected To Return To Action Sunday

Brooklyn Nets power forward Kevin Durant is on track to take the floor for Sunday's game versus Oklahoma City, so long as he continues to test negative for COVID-19 in the league's health and safety protocols. Durant has missed the team's three previous games while he has been quarantined, allowing Taurean Prince, Jeff Green and others to […]

LeBron James, Anthony Davis Questionable To Play Sunday

Los Angeles Lakers point guard/small forward LeBron James (ankle) and power forward/center Anthony Davis (adductor) headline the team's injury report with questionable tags for Sunday's game versus Houston. James has consistently been listed as questionable ever since turning his left ankle earlier in the season, while Davis is looking to rejoin the mix after missing […]

Jaylen Brown Headlines Celtics Questionable For Sunday

Boston Celtics shooting guard/small forward Jaylen Brown is one of three Celtics deemed questionable to play in Sunday's game versus Miami due to the league's COVID-19 protocols. After it was announced that Jayson Tatum would be quarantining under the same policies after testing positive for the virus, Javonte Green and Semi Ojeleye joined Brown in gaining […]

Derrick White Has 4-6-Week Injury Timetable

San Antonio Spurs point/shooting guard Derrick White (toe) is expected to miss the next four to six weeks due to a toe fracture that he sustained during his brief action in 2020-21. White missed the early portion of the year with a toe injury, playing just 23 minutes in his one game before hitting the […]

Trey Burke Cleared To Suit Up For Saturday’s Game

Dallas Mavericks point guard Trey Burke (illness) has been cleared to participate in Saturday's contest versus Orlando, ending an illness-related absence at one game. Burke's return is much needed, as Dallas is set to be down multiple players due to the league's health and safety protocols. Without Jalen Brunson in action, Burke should serve as […]

Pat Connaughton Cleared To Return For Saturday’s Game

Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard/small forward Pat Connaughton (groin) has been given the green light to return to action for Saturday's contest versus Cleveland, ending his absence at three games. Connaughton's return coincides with Giannis Antetokounmpo (back) missing an outing, which gives the returning wing some DFS upside at his low price tag. Having scored in […]

Jayson Tatum Set To Miss Time, Will Quarantine For 10-14 Days

Boston Celtics small/power forward Jayson Tatum will enter quarantine and be forced to miss the next 10-14 days of action after testing positive for COVID-19. Stemming from the incident, Boston could be down as many as seven players when they next take the court Sunday. In his quarantine window, the Celtics are on track to play […]

Collin Sexton Ruled Out For Saturday’s Contest

Cleveland Cavaliers point/shooting guard Collin Sexton (ankle) will miss Saturday's game versus Milwaukee due to a sprained ankle, marking his second straight absence. Without Sexton in the mix, Cleveland will be massively short-handed in the backcourt, as he joins Darius Garland (shoulder), Dante Exum (calf), and Matthew Dellavedova (concussion) on the sidelines. Damyean Dotson figures […]

T.J. McConnell Will Miss Saturday’s Contest

Indiana Pacers point guard T.J. McConnell (personal) has been ruled out for Saturday's game versus the Suns due to personal reasons. McConnell's absence indicates that Malcolm Brogdon and Aaron Holiday will handle PG duties against Phoenix, a group that has shown to be stout defensively during the early portion of the year. Having scored between […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Unavailable To Play Saturday

Milwaukee Bucks power forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (back) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Cavaliers as he battles back spasms. Antetokounmpo's absence opens up the Bucks as a DFS upside fun house, specifically for Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday, who figure to see larger roles in the offense. The absence is the first […]

Bradley Beal Ruled Out For Saturday’s Game

Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal has been deemed a close COVID-19 contact of Boston's Jayson Tatum, ruling him out for Saturday's game versus Miami as a part of the league's health and safety protocols. Washington was already set to be down Russell Westbrook (quadriceps) on Saturday, allowing Raul Neto to enter the starting five. But […]

Evan Fournier Misses Fifth Straight Game Saturday

Orlando Magic shooting guard/small forward Evan Fournier (back) has been ruled out for Saturday's game versus the Mavericks, marking his fifth consecutive contest on the sidelines. With injuries having drastically changed Orlando's lineup structure as of late, Dwayne Bacon and James Ennis figure to continue benefiting from Fournier's absence, even as their fantasy production has […]

Russell Westbrook Will Miss Saturday’s Game; Raul Neto To Start

Washington Wizards point guard Russell Westbrook (quad) has been ruled out for Saturday's contest against the Heat due to a sore left quad, continuing his trend of missing one leg of back-to-backs to begin the 2020-21 season. Raul Neto has been tabbed to start at PG in Westbrook's stead, giving him considerable DFS upside, as […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for 1/9/21 (Premium Content)

  NBA DFS Premium Cheat Sheet for 1/9 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard   CORE PLAYS MARKED IN GREEN ABOVE Game of the Day Miami @ Washington With all the love in the world directed toward what could be an offensive eruption in Sacramento between the Trail Blazers and […]

Andrew Wiggins Receives Questionable Tag For Friday

Golden State Warriors shooting guard/small forward Andrew Wiggins (quad) has been seesawing in and out of the team's injury report over the past 24 hours, with the latest update deeming him questionable to play Friday versus the Clippers due to a left quad contusion. Wiggins has proven to be a steady member of the Golden […]

Joe Ingles Will Miss First Regular Season Game Since 2015

Utah Jazz small forward Joe Ingles (Achilles) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Bucks as he battles a left Achilles tendon strain. His absence from the lineup is stark, as Ingles has played in every game for the team dating back to Dec. 16, 2015. It's tough to ascertain how the team […]

Cole Anthony Enters Starting Lineup Friday, Faces Minutes Cap

Orlando Magic point/shooting guard Cole Anthony will enter the starting five for the first time in his career Friday versus the Rockets, taking over for Markelle Fultz (knee), who will miss the remainder of the season after sustaining a torn ACL. Magic head coach Steve Clifford made it clear Friday that Anthony will face a […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Could Return As Soon As Saturday

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (wrist) has been deemed questionable to play in Saturday's contest versus San Antonio, with Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reporting that his status is closer to being a game-time decision. Towns has missed the past six games while dealing with a left wrist injury which did not require him to undergo […]

Boston Clears Kemba Walker To Return To Practice

Boston Celtics point guard Kemba Walker (knee) has been given the thumbs up to rejoin the team during practices as he attempts to ramp up his workload ahead of a return to game action. Walker has been bothered by a knee ailment, which has kept him out to begin the year. In his place, Marcus […]

Christian Wood Will Suit Up For Friday’s Game

Houston Rockets power forward/center Christian Wood (knee) has been cleared to take the floor for Friday's contest against the Magic. Wood missed Wednesday's contest and was questionable for most of Friday before ultimately receiving the green light. His return likely means a shift back to the second unit for DeMarcus Cousins, which decreases his DFS […]

Russell Westbrook Cleared To Take Floor Friday

Washington Wizards point guard Russell Westbrook (finger) has been given the green light to suit up for Friday's game versus the Celtics despite a recent finger dislocation. It's unclear at this stage how the injury may affect Westbrook, but having logged at least a double-double in every game he has played this season, there's little […]

Jeff Teague Receives Green Light To Return For Friday’s Game

Boston Celtics point guard Jeff Teague (ankle) has been cleared to suit up for Friday's contest against the Wizards, stemming his absence due to an ankle injury at two games. His return zaps Payton Pritchard of his fantasy intrigue, as the rookie filled in with an increased role as a reserve with Teague down. While […]

Kyle Lowry Will Miss Friday’s Contest Due To Personal Reasons

Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry (personal) has been deemed unavailable to take the floor for Friday's game against the Kings. His absence paves the way for Fred Vanvleet to take over full-time PG duties, which gives him immense DFS upside, especially when considering the difficulty that Sacramento has had in containing opposing PGs thus […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/8/21): NBA DFS Lineups

With 10-game slates back on the table for the NBA, it makes for a ton of captivating ways for fantasy managers to pack DFS lineups with star power. Unfortunately, some of that star power is unavailable, creating a wave of value plays that should compliment high-priced assets. In terms of games to focus upon, Friday […]