Celtics' Al Horford (back) available on Wednesday

Shocking and frankly terrifying news broke regarding Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant on Sunday afternoon. The story doesn’t quite paint the 2022 Most Improved Player or his associates in the most positive of lights either. The Athletic delivered a bombshell report that detailed the shocking incident. It occurred last month after a game between Morant’s Grizzlies Read more... The post NBA world reacts to absolutely shocking Ja Morant news appeared first on The Comeback: Today’s Top Sports Stories & Reactions.

The Dallas Mavericks have traded forward Dorian Finney-Smith to the Brooklyn Nets, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Finney-Smith is one part of a larger package headed to the Nets in return for Kyrie Irving and Markieff Morris. In full: Finney-Smith, Spencer Dinwiddie, a 2029 unprotected first-round pick, and second-round picks in 2027 and 2029. It's a blockbuster deal ahead of the trade deadline.

New York Knicks forward RJ Barrett is considered doubtful to play Sunday in the team's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Barrett is a late scratch - and by late we mean a single minute before tipoff - due to a non-COVID illness. While he hasn't officially been ruled out, he didn't start, and the team has declared him doubtful. Immanuel Quickley drew the start in the late swap.

Golden State Warriors Draymond Green is in the starting lineup on Saturday versus the Dallas Mavericks. Green is replacing Jonathan Kuminga in the starting lineup after sitting out last game. Kevon Looney is making another start.

New Orleans Pelicans small forward Brandon Ingram (left toe soreness) is probable for Tuesday against the Atlanta Hawks. Ingram is on track to return after sitting out Saturday versus the Sacramento Kings. Naji Marshall will likely move back to the bench after starting in place of Ingram. Trey Murphy also figures to take a hit.

I’ll never enjoy covering these stories but whenever someone sadly passes away we need to make sure it’s covered. If you’re a fan of USC or the Los Angeles Rams this persons death might hurt you more than on average. Former Cleveland Browns first round pick, Charles,...

The Golden State Warriors are currently 27-26 on the season, currently in seventh place in the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association. Despite being in seventh place, they are dangerously close to missing the play-in as the eleventh-place Portland Trail Blazers are only one game back at 26-27.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid will play Sunday in the team's game against the New York Knicks. Embiid is dealing with left foot soreness. Despite entering the day with a questionable tag, he has received the green light to take the floor versus Julius Randle and Co. Our models project...

The Detroit Pistons will have Cory Joseph (back) available for Monday's game against the Boston Celtics. Joseph has been dealing with a back issue for a while now, but has been given the go-ahead for tonight's game against the Celtics. It is hard to see him having much of a role given his limited availability through the month of January.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Caris LeVert will play Monday in the team's game against the Washington Wizards. LeVert was listed questionable coming into the week due to right hamstring soreness. However, despite the ailment, he has received the green light to take the floor to kick off Trade Deadline Week. Our...

The Washington Wizards listed Bradley Beal (foot) as questionable for Monday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Beal did not play in the Wizards' previous game while dealing with foot soreness, but could return for Monday's game against the Cavaliers. Corey Kispert started in Beal's spot on Saturday. If he does...

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry will play Saturday in the team's game against the Dallas Mavericks. Curry was listed probable, so this comes as no surprise. He'll take the floor despite dealing with a lower left leg contusion. Our models project Curry for 27.3 points, 5.9 rebounds, 6.4 assists...

Denver Nuggets guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is considered probable to play Tuesday in the team's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Caldwell-Pope missed Sunday's contest - the second leg of a back-to-back set - due to a sprained right ankle. Now, he has been listed probable for Tuesday night's affair. Keep an eye on his status over the next 24 hours. If Caldwell-Pope plays, Christian Braun would likely revert to the bench.

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon is considered probable to play Tuesday in the team's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Gordon missed Sunday's contest - the second leg of a back-to-back set - due to a sprained left ankle. Now, he has been listed probable for Tuesday night's affair. Keep an eye on his status over the next 24 hours. If Gordon plays, Vlatko Cancar would likely revert to the bench.

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray is considered probable to play Tuesday in the team's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Murray missed Sunday's contest - the second leg of a back-to-back set - due to left knee injury management. Now, he has been listed probable for Tuesday night's affair. Keep an eye on his status over the next 24 hours. If Murray plays, Bruce Brown would likely revert to the bench.

Boston Celtics forward Sam Hauser is in the starting lineup on Monday against the Detroit Pistons. Hauser is replacing Jaylen Brown (illness) in the Celtics' lineup to make his first NBA start. Grant Williams and Malcolm Brogdon should both still see additional minutes off the bench, but Hauser will join the starting five on the floor.

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (groin) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Denver Nuggets. Gobert continues to deal with groin soreness and is questionable to face Denver on Sunday. If he is available, our models expect him to play 33.4 minutes against the Nuggets. Gobert's Sunday projection includes 15.3...

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson is considered questionable to play Tuesday in the team's game against the Denver Nuggets. Anderson left Sunday's game early and did not return due to back spasms. Now, he is listed questionable for Tuesday's contest. Keep a close eye on his status over the next 24 hours.

If you're new to daily fantasy basketball -- maybe you started your DFS journey during the MLB or NFL seasons, or maybe basketball is your sport and this will be your first year giving it a shot -- you're in for a treat. The NBA scene changes on a week-to-week, day-to-day, and -- depending on injury news -- even a minute-to-minute basis, making every slate a unique one that requires an ever-changing approach.

New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas (knee) will not return to Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Valanciunas suffered a right knee injury and will not return to Saturday's clash with the Lakers. Valanciunas will finish Saturday's game with 18 points, 5 assists, and 14 rebounds in 24 minutes...