Marcus Smart: Won't return Wednesday

On Christmas Day, the NBA offers a lineup of five exciting games, broadcast on ABC, including matchups like Knicks vs. Spurs and Warriors vs. Lakers. Noteworthy bets include Karl-Anthony Towns hitting over 2.5 3-pointers for the Knicks game, Mavericks favored over the struggling Timberwolves, and Derrick White scoring over 14.5 points against the Sixers. The Lakers, improving defensively, are a good pick at +4 against the struggling Warriors, while a potential low-scoring game between the...

Devin Booker will be sidelined for the Phoenix Suns' Christmas game against the Denver Nuggets due to a left groin strain, along with Grayson Allen and Bol Bol. Jamal Murray is questionable for the Nuggets with an ankle sprain. LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and D'Angelo Russell are all questionable for the Lakers' game against the Warriors, while Jayson Tatum, Jrue Holiday, and Derrick White are questionable for the Celtics' game against the 76ers. Luka Dončić...

The Denver Nuggets and the Phoenix Suns face off on Christmas Day in a Western Conference matchup, with the Nuggets favored by 2 points. Denver, led by MVP front-runner Nikola Jokic, has won five of their last six games, while the Suns are looking to snap a three-game losing streak. The Suns are strong offensively, with Kevin Durant and Devin Booker leading the charge, but the Nuggets' dominant offense and Jokic's stellar performance make them...

Zion Williamson has begun the return to play phase of his recovery from a hamstring strain with the New Orleans Pelicans, though his exact return date is uncertain. The former No. 1 pick has struggled with injuries throughout his career, missing more than half of possible regular-season games. The Pelicans, who have been plagued by injuries this season, hold a 5-25 record and hope Williamson's return will help turn their season around. Full Article

In a game between the Indiana Pacers and the Golden State Warriors, Obi Toppin faced a decrease in playing time and production, leading to a drop in ownership to 51%. With an average of 10.7 points per game, Toppin remains a viable deep-league option, but may not be suitable for standard leagues currently. Additionally, injuries to players like Jalen Smith and Franz Wagner have opened up playing time for other players on their respective teams....