Jayson Tatum Won't Face Minutes Limit Wednesday

Boston Celtics small/power forward Jayson Tatum (thumb) has been given the green light to play in Wednesday's contest versus the Grizzlies. Tatum earned a questionable designation earlier in the day on the second leg of a back-to-back, but with Tristan Thompson (hamstring) sitting out, Tatum will be on the floor and could see increased rebound […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (12/30/20): NBA DFS Lineups

Things have changed around the NBA landscape during 2020 in myriad ways, but one of the latest updates comes in the form of the two-game series. While the back-to-back in each respective team’s city had been a rare, yet utilized staple of the schedule, Wednesday gives DFS fantasy managers a difficult read on what it’s […]

D'Angelo Russell Compiles Game-High 22 Points In Defeat

Minnesota Timberwolves point/shooting guard D'Angelo Russell is going to have ample opportunity to score at will without Karl-Anthony Towns (wrist) for the foreseeable future, with Tuesday's game-high 22-point performance beginning that ascension. Russell has served as the unquestioned No. 1 scoring option before (Brooklyn, Golden State), and his 9-for-19 shooting effort against the Clippers, including […]

Jarrett Culver Snags 10 Boards Amidst Ice-Cold Shooting

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Jarrett Culver tied his career high by grabbing 10 rebounds during Tuesday's loss to the Clippers. But while he snagged double-digit boards for the second time in four games to begin 2020-21, he shot 0-for-10 from the field overall, including missing all three triples that he attempted in his 26 minutes. At […]

Lou Williams Shines With Team-High 20 Points Off Bench

Los Angeles Clippers point/shooting guard Lou Williams dropped a team-high 20 points in his traditional bench role during Tuesday's win over Minnesota. Williams was one of seven Clippers to score in double figures without Kawhi Leonard (mouth) available, as the team rebounded from a blowout loss with a convincing win of their own. In just […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Logs Rare Single-Digit Scoring Outing

Milwaukee Bucks power forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo went for just nine points during Tuesday's victory over Miami, marking his first single-digit scoring performance since Dec. 22, 2018, which oddly enough also came against the Heat. Antetokounmpo's minutes were capped at 24 due to the blowout nature of the team's win, although he added six rebounds, six […]

Tyler Herro Delivers Impressive 23-Point Outing In Defeat

Miami Heat point/shooting guard Tyler Herro was the rare member of his squad to put forth an impressive showing during Tuesday's blowout loss to the Bucks. Without Jimmy Butler (ankle) on the floor, Herro took on an increased offensive role, which led to a season-high 23 points and seven assists, including going 3-for-8 from long […]

Jrue Holiday Drills Six Triples En Route To Victory

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Jrue Holiday entered Tuesday's win over Miami having gone a combined 1-for-9 from three-point range in his first three games. He promptly flipped the script on any long-range concerns, going 6-for-10 from behind the arc versus the Heat en route to a 24-point showing. Milwaukee had a convincing lead early, which […]

Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving Set For Return Wednesday

Brooklyn Nets power forward Kevin Durant (rest) and point guard Kyrie Irving (rest) have both been cleared to return for Wednesday's game versus the Hawks after sitting out Monday due to rest purposes. The presence of the duo on the court has ramped up the expected points total between the two teams, with both Durant […]

Kemba Walker Not Expected Back In Near Future

Boston Celtics point guard Kemba Walker (knee) is reportedly progressing in his rehab from a knee ailment, but head coach Brad Stevens cautioned Tuesday that Walker "won't be back anytime soon." The Celtics are expected to have another update on Walker sometime next week, but fantasy managers can anticipate not seeing the former All-Star for […]

Alex Caruso Will Miss Wednesday’s Game

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Alex Caruso has been ruled out for Wednesday's contest versus the Spurs due to the league's COVID-19 safety protocols. Caruso's absence will mark his second game in a row out of the mix, as Dennis Schroder having played 36 minutes Monday without his true backup. Caruso falls into the category of being […]

Isaiah Roby Draws First Career Start Tuesday

Oklahoma City Thunder power forward/center Isaiah Roby has played 11 career minutes, but he will draw the start at center Tuesday versus Orlando with Al Horford (rest) ruled out. Roby hasn't appeared in either of the Thunder's first two games of the season, so his shift into the starting five comes as something of a […]

Gary Trent Jr. Picks Up Questionable Tag For Wednesday

Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard Gary Trent Jr. (calf) is being listed as questionable to play in Wednesday's game versus the Clippers due to a strained right calf. Trent is on the heels of having delivered a massive 28-point eruption off the bench Monday against the Lakers, in which he knocked down seven threes. But […]

Atlanta Lists Danilo Gallinari As Questionable For Wednesday

Atlanta Hawks small/power forward Danilo Gallinari (foot) is deemed questionable to play in Wednesday's game versus the Nets due to a continued foot ailment. Gallinari played 24 minutes in the team's season opener, but has missed each of the past two games. Without the sharpshooter in the mix, the Hawks have had to get creative […]

LeBron James Earns Questionable Designation For Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers point guard/small forward LeBron James (ankle) has been tagged as questionable to play in Wednesday's game versus the Spurs as he continues to deal with a turned ankle. Despite having been questionable for Monday's contest, James ultimately logged 36 minutes and nearly recorded a double-double while dropping 29 points. Should James sit […]

Josh Richardson Picks Up Questionable Tag For Wednesday

Dallas Mavericks shooting guard/small forward Josh Richardson (calf) has been tagged as questionable to play in Wednesday's game versus the Hornets due to a strained left calf. Richardson has acclimated to his new squad well through his first three games, having averaged 16.7 points per contest on 52.8 percent shooting overall. It's a small sample […]

Carmelo Anthony Practices Tuesday; Likely To Play Wednesday

Portland Trail Blazers small/power forward Carmelo Anthony returned to practice Tuesday, and head coach Terry Stotts said that the veteran has been cleared from the league's COVID-19 protocols and will likely return to the rotation for Wednesday's game versus the Clippers. Anthony missed Monday's game against the Lakers due to COVID-19 testing protocols, but he figures […]

Josh Jackson Remains Among Starting Five Tuesday

Detroit Pistons shooting guard/small forward Josh Jackson drew his second consecutive start Tuesday against Golden State, remaining among the starting five after an early season scoring barrage. Jackson may have played in only 22 games last year (all off the bench) with Memphis, but the Pistons appear to have untapped some of his offensive potential […]

Lauri Markkanen Receives Green Light To Start Tuesday

Chicago Bulls power forward Lauri Markkanen (leg) has been given the thumbs up to take the floor for Tuesday's contest versus the Wizards and will retain his spot among the starting five. After a rocky third professional season, Markkanen's first three games of 2020-21 have been promising, as he has averaged 20 points and 7.7 […]

Ja Morant Faces 3-5-Week Absence Due To Ankle Injury

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant (ankle) will be sidelined for the next three to five weeks due to the Grade 2 left ankle sprain that he sustained in Monday's win over the Nets. After having been wheeled to the locker room, the fact that Morant avoided an even more serious injury is cause for […]

Davis Bertans Set For Minutes Increase Tuesday

Washington Wizards small/power forward Davis Bertans has averaged just 19.7 minutes per game through his first three contests, but head coach Scott Brooks said that the sharpshooter will have his minutes allotment increased into the mid-20s for Tuesday's game versus the Bulls. Despite his minutes ceiling to this point, Bertans has still averaged 6.7 three-point […]

George Hill Ruled Out For Tuesday’s Game

Oklahoma City Thunder point/shooting guard George Hill (neck) will miss the second leg of the team's back-to-back against Orlando on Tuesday due to a neck ailment. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander can be expected to handle an even larger share of ball-handling duties, while Hamidou Diallo and Theo Maledon are in line to see increased roles and can […]

Joel Embiid Returns Tuesday, Faces No Minutes Cap

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (back) has been cleared to suit up in Tuesday's game versus the Raptors and will not have his minutes restricted after missing Sunday's contest due to back tightness. Embiid has kicked off the year with back-to-back impressive double-doubles, having served as the focal point of the 76ers' offense. Tuesday's outing […]

Alec Burks Unavailable For Tuesday’s Contest

New York Knicks shooting guard Alec Burks (ankle) has been ruled inactive for Tuesday's game versus the Cavaliers. Having averaged 20.7 points per game off the bench to begin the season, Kevin Knox figures to be one of the prime beneficiaries of Burks' absence. New York will be short-handed in the backcourt once again, which […]

Jimmy Butler Ruled Out For Tuesday’s Contest

Miami Heat shooting guard/small forward Jimmy Butler (ankle) has been ruled inactive for Tuesday's game versus the Bucks as he continues to battle an ankle injury. Butler did not play during the second half of the team's Christmas Day victory against New Orleans, and head coach Erik Spoelstra said Tuesday that Butler would be reevaluated […]

Cam Newton On Track To Remain Starting QB For Week 17

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton was lifted from Monday's loss to the Bills in favor of Jarrett Stidham, yet that doesn't appear to have swayed head coach Bill Belichick, who said Tuesday that he "would imagine" Newton will be under center in Week 17. The decision to start Newton again amidst tremendous struggles would […]

Minnesota Places Kyle Rudolph On Injured Reserve To End Year

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (foot) has been placed on Injured Reserve and will therefore miss the team's Week 17 contest versus the Lions. Rudolph had not suited up since Week 13 due to a foot injury, allowing Irv Smith Jr. to become the team's focal point at tight end. After a decade with […]

Cooper Kupp Lands On COVID-19 List

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp has been placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list as of Tuesday, putting his status for Sunday's contest versus Arizona up in the air. Players do not need to test positive for the virus to be placed on the list. With Kupp being the only Ram placed on the list, it […]

Harrison Bryant Headlines Browns Placed On COVID-19 List

The Cleveland Browns placed eight players on the Reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, headlined by tight end Harrison Bryant. Safety Andrew Sendejo was also put on the list. Players do not have to test positive to be placed on the list. The move comes as the team's latest battle with the virus after having to play without […]

Buffalo Deems Cole Beasley Week-To-Week With Leg Injury

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Cole Beasley (leg) sustained a leg injury during Monday's win over the Patriots and head coach Sean McDermott said Tuesday that Beasley's availability can be considered "week-to-week." The ailment derails the best season of Beasley's career, as he has accumulated career highs in receptions (82), receiving yards (967), and catch percentage […]