NBA DFS News & Updates

Charlotte Hornets center Moussa Diabate (quadriceps) is available for Thursday's matchup against the Phoenix Suns after missing the last two games with right quadriceps tendinopathy. The 24-year-old is averaging 8.9 points, 9.1 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.6 steals in 28.8 minutes through nine outings. Ryan Kalkbrenner took on a larger role during Diabate's absence but will likely see fewer minutes with him back, reducing his streaming appeal.

Philadelphia 76ers forward LeBron James (back) is unavailable for Thursday's matchup against the Toronto Raptors due to low back/sciatica management. James will rest after appearing in 10 of the team's first 12 games, averaging 15.1 points, 7.2 rebounds, 6.5 assists, and 1.3 steals in 32.6 minutes per contest. With James sidelined and Joel Embiid (foot) questionable, Dean Wade and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope could see extra minutes, giving both some appeal in deeper fantasy leagues.

According to Shams Charania of ESPN, Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (abdomen) has been diagnosed with an oblique abdominal tear and will be re-evaluated in two weeks. Curry grabbed at his right side after landing on a first-quarter three-pointer and headed to the locker room just six minutes into Wednesday's game against Houston. The 38-year-old is averaging 30.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 4.3 assists in his 18th season. With Curry sidelined, Brandin Podziemski and De'Anthony Melton will likely see additional minutes and scoring opportunities, boosting their fantasy appeal.

Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (hip) has been ruled out for Thursday's matchup with the Phoenix Suns due to a right hip strain. Miller left Friday's loss to Boston in the second quarter and will now miss his second straight game. The 24-year-old is averaging 23.9 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.3 steals through 10 appearances, though he's shooting just 35.6% from the field. With Kon Knueppel (hamstring) also sidelined, Sion James should remain in the starting lineup, while Grayson Allen and Naz Reid figure to keep carrying a larger share of the offense.