NBA News
Jalen Brunson Questionable For Friday Against The Thunder
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (calf) is questionable for Friday's game in Oklahoma City after missing his first game of the season on Wednesday against the Jazz. The Knicks still managed to win their ninth straight with Cameron Payne stepping in for Brunson and Miles McBride (hamstring), who was expected to start in Brunson's place but was also ruled out and is questionable for Friday. If Brunson plays, he's a great option in every format since he's averaging 25.2 points, 7.7 assists, 3.0 rebounds, and 0.8 steals per game while leading the Knicks with a 30.0% usage rate. If Brunson misses a second straight game, McBride would be a great DFS pivot if available, but if he's sidelined as well, Payne could be in line for another big night as a DFS value.
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AJ Green Skips Thursday's Game
Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Green (back) will not be in the lineup on Thursday against Brooklyn. He will miss his second game of the season, with the team downgrading Green from questionable to out. Gary Trent Jr. figures to fill most of Green's minutes off the Milwaukee bench on Thursday. Following some early-season struggles, Trent Jr. finally found momentum in December, shooting 45.3 percent from deep en route to averaging 11.4 points in 24.9 minutes. However, his impact might be limited on Thursday, as Brooklyn gives up the fourth-fewest three-point attempts in the league.
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Noah Clowney Unavailable On Thursday
Brooklyn Nets forward Noah Clowney (hip) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Clowney is unsurprisingly out after suffering a hip contusion during Wednesday's loss to the Toronto Raptors. The absence of Clowney should mean more minutes for Jalen Wilson and Tyrese Martin on Thursday. Wilson has scored double digits in three straight games and should be worth a look as a low-end streaming option for Thursday.
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Khris Middleton Upgraded To Available Thursday
Milwaukee Bucks small forward Khris Middleton (ankle) will remain in the lineup for Thursday's tilt against Brooklyn. The veteran forward initially had a probable tag on the injury report, but the Bucks have now upgraded him to available. This will mark his 11th consecutive outing. Middleton had a strong finish to December after rejoining the starting lineup. He's posted 19.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 5.8 assists in five starts with excellent 55.6 percent shooting from outside.
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James Harden Ruled Out On Thursday
Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (groin) has been downgraded to out ahead of Thursday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He was listed as questionable coming into this game, but Harden will now miss his second game in a row. The absence of Harden should mean more minutes for Kevin Porter Jr., Bones Hyland, and Kris Dunn. Between the three, Porter is the best streaming option for Thursday's slate. Porter is coming off back-to-back duds, but before that he was playing fairly decent. He's worth a look as a streaming option with Harden unavailable on Thursday.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Will Play Against Nets
Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) will play against Brooklyn on Thursday. Milwaukee has upgraded him from probable to available. Antetokounmpo returned from a four-game absence on Tuesday to feast against Indiana. He recorded 30 points, 12 rebounds, five assists, and two steals across 35 minutes. The former MVP already boasts a pair of double-doubles against the Nets this season and looks set for another big game against a struggling team.
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Kristaps Porzingis Out On Thursday
Boston Celtics forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) will remain absent on Thursday against Minnesota. He has been downgraded from questionable to out, resulting in his fourth consecutive absence. Al Horford is looking at another start on Thursday due to Porzingis' absence. The veteran big man will look to bounce back from a pair of poor outings. He scored a total of five points on 2-for-19 shooting in meetings with Indiana and Toronto. Horford averages 9.4 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 2.3 assists as a starter for the campaign.
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Jaylen Brown Sits Out Thursday's Game
Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (shoulder) has been ruled out for Thursday's contest against Minnesota. Brown will sit out at least one game after sustaining a shoulder injury on Tuesday versus Toronto. It's possible he might be ready to jump back into action on Friday against Houston. Brown's absence will likely lift Sam Hauser to the starting unit on Thursday, but Payton Pritchard should also benefit from his unavailability. Hauser has notched 11.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.5 steals across four starts in 2024-25.
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Kelly Oubre Jr. Unavailable Against Golden State
Philadelphia 76ers forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (hand) is ruled out for Thursday's matchup with the Golden State Warriors. Oubre will miss his second consecutive contest due to a sprained left hand. While the 29-year-old is absent from the Sixers rotation, Kyle Lowry and Eric Gordon will continue taking on more minutes, while Reggie Jackson and Caleb Martin could see more scoring opportunities.
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Andre Drummond Out Thursday Versus Warriors
Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond (toe) is unavailable for Thursday's game against the Golden State Warriors due to a left toe sprain. After suiting up against the Kings on Wednesday, where he was on the floor for twenty minutes, the big man will sit the second half of back-to-back games on Thursday. With Joel Embiid (foot) questionable, Guerschon Yabusele and Adem Bona will likely see expanded roles this evening.
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Paul George Not On Injury Report For Thursday
According to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George is not on the injury report for Thursday's game against the Golden Warriors. George is coming off a 30-point game where he registered eight rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal over 36 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 113-107 loss to Sacramento. As usual, the 34-year-old is a must-start fantasy option in any format when he is available.
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Joel Embiid Listed As Questionable For Thursday
According to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (foot) is listed as questionable for Thursday's matchup with the Golden State Warriors. Embiid rested against the Kings on Wednesday and could play against the Warriors. If the 30-year-old is available, he is a must-start across all fantasy platforms. The veteran center has scored over 25 points in the last three games he's been on the floor. Guerschon Yabusele will gain streaming appeal for DFS managers if Embiid is out.
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Jaden Ivey Undergoes Successful Surgery
The Detroit Pistons announced guard Jaden Ivey (leg) underwent successful surgery to repair a broken fibula in his left leg. According to Keith Langlois of the Pistons' official site, he will be re-evaluated in four weeks. The 22-year-old was having an excellent season with Cade Cunningham in the Pistons backcourt, averaging 17.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 4.0 assists in 29.9 minutes per game. Until Ivey can step on the floor again, the Pistons will rely upon Ausar Thompson, Marcus Sasser, Tim Hardaway, and Malik Beasley to help in their backcourt.
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Gabe Vincent Downgraded To Doubtful Against Portland
Dan Woike of The Los Angeles Times reports that Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent (oblique) has been downgraded from questionable to doubtful for Thursday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Vincent is in danger of missing his second consecutive game after sitting out against the Cavs on Tuesday. He's only missed one game this season, but if the 28-year-old cannot suit up, Dalton Knecht and Shake Milton could provide some relief in the Laker's backcourt.
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Anthony Davis Downgraded To Doubtful On Thursday
According to Dan Woike of The Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (ankle) has been downgraded from questionable to doubtful for Thursday's matchup with the Portland Trail Blazers. Fantasy managers know the 31-year-old is a regular on the injury report this season, but he's only missed one game. Thursday is the first leg of a back-to-back, so he might sit out to rest and be good to go for Friday versus the Rockets. Rui Hachimura will likely see an uptick in playing time if Davis is sidelined.
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Josh Richardson Listed As Out For Thursday's Game
Miami Heat guard Josh Richardson (heel) was listed as out for the Heat's Thursday night home matchup against the Pacers. Richardson has been limited to just eight games this year, and this will be his 19th straight game on the sideline. He hasn't played since November 18, and while he has been out, Alec Burks has been the team's primary backup to Tyler Herro and Terry Rozier. Burks should continue to play at least around 20 minutes per game until Richardson is ready to return, but the veteran is without a timetable to get back on the floor at this point.
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Maxwell Lewis Ruled Out Against Milwaukee
Brooklyn Nets forward Maxwell Lewis (knee) was just acquired by the Nets in the trade that sent Dorian Finney-Smith to the Lakers, but he suffered a knee injury on Wednesday that will keep him off the court on Thursday as the Nets finish their back-to-back with a stop in Milwaukee to face the Bucks. Lewis wasn't in the Lakers' rotation before the trade and didn't check into the game Wednesday until the outcome was determined. Unfortunately, the injury looked like it could be significant since he needed to be carried to the locker room for further evaluation. The 22-year-old was a second-round pick in the 2023 NBA Draft out of Pepperdine but hasn't made much fantasy impact in the NBA yet.
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Ziaire Williams Ready To Return To Action
Brooklyn Nets guard Ziaire Williams (knee) has been sidelined for the last 12 games due to a left knee sprain, but he is not listed on the team's injury report for Thursday night against the Bucks. Williams hasn't played since December 1, so the 23-year-old may need some time to ramp up to a full workload, but the Nets could have available minutes on the wing after all their trades and roster shuffling. Noah Clowney (back) is also questionable for Thursday while Ben Simmons (injury management) is out, which could open up more time for Williams. After being traded from the Grizzlies to the Nets, Williams has averaged 8.6 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.1 assists, and 1.0 steals in 21.9 minutes over 21 games for the Nets. His return could eventually take time away from Keon Johnson and Tyrese Martin.
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Noah Clowney Questionable Against The Bucks
Brooklyn Nets forward Noah Clowney (back) was forced to leave Wednesday's loss to the Raptors after taking a hard fall and was not able to return. With Dorian Finney-Smith traded to the Lakers, Clowney could work his way into a more significant role, since the 20-year-old could be a part of the Nets future. In his 24 games, Clowney has averaged 8.7 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.9 three-pointers in 20.4 minutes per game, but he has posted stronger numbers in his six starts. If he is out on Thursday, there could be more minutes for Jalen Wilson and potentially Tyrese Martin or Keon Johnson, but the Bucks will be undersized against the Bucks. For DFS contests, Clowney is an interesting value if he plays while Day'Ron Sharpe could end up as a good punt play if Clowney is out.
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Ben Simmons Will Sit Out Thursday
Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (injury management) will not play on Thursday in the second game of the team's back-to-back. He played 24 minutes in Wednesday's loss to Toronto and produced two points, two rebounds, and six assists while shooting just one-for-six from the field. Simmons has been getting more work at point guard since the trade of Dennis Schroder to the Warriors, but with D'Angelo Russell acquired and Cam Thomas back from injury, he could have a lighter workload as the Nets' rotation shakes out. While he's out Thursday, there will be more work for Thomas and Russell while Ziaire Williams (injury management) is not in the injury report and is also expected to pick up some of Simmons' minutes.
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