Your daily fantasy basketball cheat sheet from ESPN is here to help you set your lineups for tonight`s games. Get our top recommendations for the night, including player streams, injury reports, and player projections for each game.

Contents
  1. Key Things to Know for Thursday`s NBA Games
  2. Thursday`s Top Fantasy Basketball Streamers
  3. Dre`s Top Bets for Thursday

Key Things to Know for Thursday`s NBA Games

Thursday features six exciting NBA matchups, highlighted by the Los Angeles Lakers hosting the Golden State Warriors in a crucial game for playoff positioning. Both teams made significant trades and are generating buzz as potential NBA Finals contenders led by stars like LeBron James, Luka Doncic, Stephen Curry, and Jimmy Butler III. Currently, the Lakers and Warriors are battling in the crowded Western Conference standings, aiming to secure a top playoff seed and home-court advantage.

Another key game is between the Memphis Grizzlies, currently eighth in the West, and the Miami Heat, who are ninth. Both teams would be in the play-in tournament if the season ended today. Despite a recent slump and coaching change for Memphis, they remain close to the Warriors for the fifth seed. This is a critical game for Memphis, but they face a Heat team fresh off a victory against the Boston Celtics.

Let`s dive into the matchups to find some valuable fantasy basketball streaming options and betting insights.

Thursday`s Top Fantasy Basketball Streamers

Adem Bona, Philadelphia 76ers (Available in 85.2% of ESPN leagues): Bona has returned to the 76ers` starting lineup for the past three games, averaging impressive stats: 13.0 points, 8.7 rebounds, 3.7 blocks, and 1.3 steals in nearly 30 minutes per game.

Ryan Rollins, Milwaukee Bucks (93.7% Available): Rollins has stepped into the Bucks` starting lineup in place of Damian Lillard. After a quiet start, he`s elevated his performance in his last four games, averaging 17.5 points, 4.3 assists, and hitting 3 three-pointers per game in almost 28 minutes.

Ja`Kobe Walter, Toronto Raptors (96.9% Available): Walter is finishing his rookie season strongly. Starting in six of his last seven games, he`s consistently scored in double figures, averaging 13.9 points, 2.6 three-pointers, and 1.1 steals per game. He`s recorded 17 points and four assists in each of his last two games.

Dre`s Top Bets for Thursday

Julius Randle Over 18.5 Points (-110)

Randle is currently on a hot scoring streak, averaging 25.7 points in his last three games and exceeding 20 points in four of his last five. While he hasn`t played the Brooklyn Nets as a Timberwolf, he scored 26 and 30 points against them last season when he was with the Knicks.

Austin Reaves Over 19.5 Points (-110)

In a Lakers-Warriors game featuring basketball legends, Reaves has been a consistent performer. Despite scoring only 12 points against the Houston Rockets` strong defense in his last game, he averaged 27.3 points in the preceding ten games, scoring 22 or more in nine of them. Against the Warriors this season, Reaves has averaged 21.7 points, scoring at least 23 in two of three matchups.

Grizzlies at Heat Over 225.5 Total Points (-110)

The Grizzlies` defense has struggled recently, allowing an average of 123.2 points per game over their last 12 games. Consequently, games involving the Grizzlies have exceeded 225.5 points in five of their last six, with an average combined score of 241.3 points. The Heat have also seen three of their last six games go over 225.5 points.

Orlando Magic at Washington Wizards
7 p.m. ET

Line: Magic -15.5 (-110) | Wizards 15.5 (-110)
Money line: Magic -1400 | Wizards +750
Total: 212.5 (-110 O, -110 U)
BPI Projection: Magic by 8.7, straight up 76%, 217.0 total points.

Injury Report:
Magic: Jalen Suggs, (OUT – Knee); Moritz Wagner, (OUT – Knee)
Wizards: Colby Jones, (GTD – Lower Leg); Khris Middleton, (GTD – Knee); Kyshawn George, (GTD – Ankle); Malcolm Brogdon, (GTD – Ankle); Marcus Smart, (GTD – Finger); Richaun Holmes, (GTD – Shoulder); Saddiq Bey, (GTD – Knee); Bilal Coulibaly, (OUT – Hamstring); Corey Kispert, (OUT – Thumb)

Magic projections:

  • Paolo Banchero, SF/PF: 43.0 FPTS (27.5 pts, 6.6 reb, 5.1 ast, 1.8 3PM)

  • Franz Wagner, SF/PF: 39.5 FPTS (21.3 pts, 5.4 reb, 5.3 ast)

  • Wendell Carter Jr., C: 20.3 FPTS (9.4 pts, 7.3 reb, 1.4 ast)

  • Cole Anthony, PG: 19.3 FPTS (10.1 pts, 2.8 reb, 2.8 ast)

  • Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, SG/SF: 18.2 FPTS (8.9 pts, 1.9 reb, 1.7 ast)

  • Anthony Black, PG/SG: 16.5 FPTS (7.9 pts, 2.2 reb, 2.7 ast)

  • Cory Joseph, PG: 13.1 FPTS (5.3 pts, 2.1 reb, 2.3 ast)

Wizards projections:

  • Jordan Poole, PG/SG: 29.4 FPTS (17.3 pts, 2.2 reb, 3.5 ast, 2.6 3PM)

  • AJ Johnson, SG: 24.0 FPTS (11.6 pts, 4.8 reb, 3.4 ast)

  • Bub Carrington, PG/SG: 23.4 FPTS (10.4 pts, 4.4 reb, 4.1 ast)

  • Saddiq Bey, SF/PF: 22.1 FPTS (12.0 pts, 5.5 reb, 1.3 ast, 1.8 3PM)

  • Alex Sarr, PF/C: 22.0 FPTS (11.6 pts, 6.4 reb, 2.1 ast, 1.4 blk)

  • Justin Champagnie, SF: 21.5 FPTS (8.7 pts, 7.2 reb, 1.3 ast)

  • Colby Jones, SG: 13.3 FPTS (6.8 pts, 2.6 reb, 1.4 ast)

Milwaukee Bucks at Philadelphia 76ers
7 p.m. ET

Line: Bucks -11.5 (-110) | 76ers 11.5 (-110)
Money line: Bucks -750 | 76ers +475
Total: 228.5 (-110 O, -110 U)
BPI Projection: Bucks by 10.4, straight up 80%, 225.0 total points.

Injury Report:
Bucks: AJ Green, (GTD – Shoulder); Giannis Antetokounmpo, (GTD – Foot); Bobby Portis, (OUT – Suspension); Damian Lillard, (OUT – Calf); Jericho Sims, (OUT – Thumb)
76ers: Guerschon Yabusele, (GTD – Knee); Kelly Oubre Jr., (OUT – Knee); Kyle Lowry, (OUT – Hip); Tyrese Maxey, (OUT – Finger); Andre Drummond, (OUT – Toe); Eric Gordon, (OUT – Wrist); Jared McCain, (OUT – Knee); Joel Embiid, (OUT – Knee); Paul George, (OUT – Groin)

Bucks projections:

  • Giannis Antetokounmpo, PF/C: 45.7 FPTS (29.4 pts, 11.0 reb, 5.9 ast)

  • Kyle Kuzma, SF/PF: 29.3 FPTS (18.4 pts, 6.0 reb, 2.9 ast)

  • Brook Lopez, C: 25.6 FPTS (13.6 pts, 5.4 reb, 2.6 ast, 1.9 3PM, 1.7 blk)

  • Ryan Rollins, SG: 21.0 FPTS (9.6 pts, 3.5 reb, 2.6 ast)

  • Gary Trent Jr., SG: 20.5 FPTS (12.0 pts, 2.2 reb, 1.2 ast, 2.2 3PM)

  • Taurean Prince, SF: 18.3 FPTS (8.7 pts, 3.4 reb, 1.8 ast, 1.8 3PM)

  • Kevin Porter Jr., SG: 17.6 FPTS (8.1 pts, 3.1 reb, 3.1 ast)

76ers projections:

  • Quentin Grimes, SG: 29.5 FPTS (15.5 pts, 5.0 reb, 3.9 ast, 2.7 3PM)

  • Ricky Council IV, SG: 22.2 FPTS (11.9 pts, 4.9 reb, 1.9 ast)

  • Lonnie Walker IV, SG: 20.6 FPTS (10.6 pts, 3.5 reb, 2.5 ast)

  • Jared Butler, SG: 19.4 FPTS (9.4 pts, 2.1 reb, 3.4 ast)

  • Justin Edwards, SF: 18.0 FPTS (7.5 pts, 3.8 reb, 1.8 ast)

  • Adem Bona, C: 17.5 FPTS (7.6 pts, 8.2 reb, 1.3 ast, 2.1 blk)

  • Guerschon Yabusele, PF: 16.4 FPTS (4.5 pts, 5.8 reb, 2.5 ast)

Minnesota Timberwolves at Brooklyn Nets
7:30 p.m. ET on WLNY

Line: Timberwolves -13.5 (EVEN) | Nets 13.5 (-120)
Money line: Timberwolves -900 | Nets +550
Total: 215.5 (-110 O, -110 U)
BPI Projection: Timberwolves by 10, straight up 79%, 214.5 total points.

Injury Report:
Timberwolves: Terrence Shannon Jr., (OUT – Groin)
Nets: Cameron Johnson, (GTD – Back); D`Angelo Russell, (GTD – Knee); Jalen Wilson, (GTD – Ankle); Day`Ron Sharpe, (OUT – Knee); Noah Clowney, (OUT – Ankle); Cam Thomas, (OUT – Hamstring); De`Anthony Melton, (OUT – Knee)

Timberwolves projections:

  • Anthony Edwards, SG/SF: 45.2 FPTS (27.2 pts, 5.5 reb, 4.7 ast, 3.4 3PM)

  • Julius Randle, PF: 34.3 FPTS (19.5 pts, 6.8 reb, 4.6 ast)

  • Rudy Gobert, C: 29.3 FPTS (13.9 pts, 11.6 reb, 1.7 ast, 1.2 blk)

  • Donte DiVincenzo, PG/SG: 24.3 FPTS (10.9 pts, 3.3 reb, 3.3 ast, 2.4 3PM)

  • Jaden McDaniels, SF: 24.0 FPTS (11.4 pts, 5.4 reb, 1.9 ast)

  • Naz Reid, PF/C: 23.8 FPTS (12.0 pts, 5.4 reb, 2.2 ast, 2.0 3PM)

  • Mike Conley, PG: 21.5 FPTS (8.6 pts, 2.6 reb, 3.5 ast)

Nets projections:

  • D`Angelo Russell, PG/SG: 31.0 FPTS (15.1 pts, 3.2 reb, 5.2 ast, 2.2 3PM)

  • Keon Johnson, SG: 26.9 FPTS (14.2 pts, 4.1 reb, 2.8 ast, 1.9 3PM)

  • Nic Claxton, C: 26.1 FPTS (11.5 pts, 8.9 reb, 2.6 ast, 2.1 blk)

  • Tyrese Martin, SF: 23.1 FPTS (10.8 pts, 3.8 reb, 3.2 ast, 1.9 3PM)

  • Jalen Wilson, PF: 21.2 FPTS (11.8 pts, 3.4 reb, 2.2 ast)

  • Trendon Watford, PF: 19.4 FPTS (10.9 pts, 3.9 reb, 2.3 ast)

  • Tosan Evbuomwan, SF: 14.4 FPTS (7.2 pts, 3.4 reb, 1.8 ast)

Memphis Grizzlies at Miami Heat
7:30 p.m. ET on TNT

Line: Grizzlies -5.5 (-110) | Heat 5.5 (-110)
Money line: Grizzlies -215 | Heat +180
Total: 225.5 (-110 O, -110 U)
BPI Projection: Grizzlies by 6.4, straight up 70%, 234.0 total points.

Injury Report:
Grizzlies: Vince Williams Jr., (OUT – Illness); Brandon Clarke, (OUT – Knee)
Heat: Andrew Wiggins, (GTD – Hamstring); Duncan Robinson, (GTD – Back); Kevin Love, (GTD – Personal); Nikola Jovic, (GTD – Hand); Dru Smith, (OUT – Achilles)

Grizzlies projections:

  • Ja Morant, PG: 42.5 FPTS (26.3 pts, 4.6 reb, 6.8 ast, 1.8 3PM)

  • Desmond Bane, SG/SF: 38.8 FPTS (19.6 pts, 5.7 reb, 5.7 ast, 2.2 3PM)

  • Jaren Jackson Jr., PF/C: 32.3 FPTS (20.4 pts, 5.7 reb, 1.8 ast, 1.8 3PM, 1.3 blk)

  • Santi Aldama, SF/PF/C: 26.9 FPTS (11.9 pts, 6.4 reb, 3.3 ast, 1.9 3PM)

  • Scotty Pippen Jr., PG/SG: 25.9 FPTS (11.5 pts, 3.7 reb, 4.2 ast)

  • Jaylen Wells, SG: 19.6 FPTS (10.4 pts, 3.6 reb, 1.8 ast)

  • Zach Edey, C: 18.8 FPTS (7.9 pts, 8.2 reb, 1.6 ast)

Heat projections:

  • Tyler Herro, PG/SG: 41.8 FPTS (24.2 pts, 4.2 reb, 5.9 ast, 3.3 3PM)

  • Bam Adebayo, PF/C: 38.8 FPTS (20.7 pts, 8.0 reb, 4.1 ast)

  • Andrew Wiggins, SF/PF: 26.5 FPTS (17.0 pts, 3.3 reb, 2.3 ast, 2.0 3PM)

  • Davion Mitchell, PG: 21.4 FPTS (9.7 pts, 2.3 reb, 4.5 ast)

  • Kel`el Ware, C: 19.8 FPTS (8.7 pts, 8.6 reb, 0.8 ast, 1.3 blk)

  • Nikola Jovic, PF: 18.3 FPTS (9.2 pts, 2.7 reb, 2.6 ast)

  • Pelle Larsson, SG: 14.8 FPTS (8.1 pts, 2.3 reb, 1.8 ast)

Portland Trail Blazers at Toronto Raptors
7:30 p.m. ET

Line: Blazers -4.5 (-115) | Raptors 4.5 (-105)
Money line: Blazers -190 | Raptors +160
Total: 224.5 (-105 O, -115 U)
BPI Projection: Raptors by 1.5, straight up 55%, 226.5 total points.

Injury Report:
Blazers: Anfernee Simons, (GTD – Forearm); Jerami Grant, (GTD – Knee); Deandre Ayton, (OUT – Calf); Scoot Henderson, (OUT – Concussion); Sidy Cissoko, (OUT – Ankle); Bryce McGowens, (OUT – Ribs); Robert Williams III, (OUT – Knee)
Raptors: Jared Rhoden, (GTD – Hand); Scottie Barnes, (GTD – Hand); Gradey Dick, (OUT – Knee); Brandon Ingram, (OUT – Ankle); Ulrich Chomche, (OUT – Knee)

Blazers projections:

  • Deni Avdija, SF/PF: 40.1 FPTS (21.4 pts, 9.7 reb, 4.8 ast, 1.9 3PM)

  • Shaedon Sharpe, SG/SF: 32.9 FPTS (20.4 pts, 5.5 reb, 3.1 ast, 2.3 3PM)

  • Anfernee Simons, PG/SG: 32.2 FPTS (18.1 pts, 2.7 reb, 4.5 ast, 2.8 3PM)

  • Toumani Camara, SF/PF: 27.6 FPTS (11.7 pts, 5.9 reb, 2.6 ast)

  • Jerami Grant, PF: 25.9 FPTS (15.3 pts, 3.5 reb, 2.3 ast, 1.9 3PM)

  • Donovan Clingan, C: 19.3 FPTS (6.7 pts, 8.6 reb, 2.1 ast, 1.5 blk)

  • Dalano Banton, PG/SG/PF: 16.7 FPTS (9.3 pts, 2.2 reb, 2.0 ast)

Raptors projections:

  • Scottie Barnes, SG/SF/PF: 34.3 FPTS (16.6 pts, 6.8 reb, 5.1 ast)

  • RJ Barrett, SG/SF/PF: 30.8 FPTS (18.6 pts, 4.9 reb, 4.6 ast)

  • Ja`Kobe Walter, SG: 19.2 FPTS (9.8 pts, 3.5 reb, 2.1 ast)

  • Jonathan Mogbo, PF: 17.5 FPTS (7.4 pts, 5.3 reb, 2.1 ast)

  • Jamal Shead, PG: 17.0 FPTS (7.9 pts, 1.7 reb, 3.4 ast)

  • Ochai Agbaji, SG/SF: 15.9 FPTS (7.9 pts, 3.2 reb, 1.5 ast)

  • Orlando Robinson, C: 14.4 FPTS (6.3 pts, 5.3 reb, 1.7 ast)

Golden State Warriors at Los Angeles Lakers
10 p.m. ET on TNT

Line: Warriors 1.5 (-115) | Lakers -1.5 (-105)
Money line: Warriors -105 | Lakers -115
Total: 229.5 (-115 O, -105 U)
BPI Projection: Warriors by 0.1, straight up 50%, 227.3 total points.

Injury Report:
Warriors: Jonathan Kuminga, (GTD – Pelvis); Gary Payton II, (OUT – Thumb)
Lakers: LeBron James, (GTD – Groin); Maxi Kleber, (OUT – Foot)

Warriors projections:

  • Stephen Curry, PG: 43.3 FPTS (25.0 pts, 4.5 reb, 5.9 ast, 4.3 3PM)

  • Jimmy Butler III, SG/SF/PF: 36.1 FPTS (18.9 pts, 6.1 reb, 5.4 ast)

  • Draymond Green, PF/C: 27.3 FPTS (10.5 pts, 6.4 reb, 5.3 ast)

  • Brandin Podziemski, PG/SG: 26.2 FPTS (12.1 pts, 5.6 reb, 3.2 ast)

  • Jonathan Kuminga, PF: 24.4 FPTS (15.4 pts, 4.3 reb, 2.4 ast)

  • Moses Moody, SG/SF: 21.2 FPTS (11.9 pts, 3.4 reb, 1.8 ast, 1.8 3PM)

  • Buddy Hield, SG/SF: 17.3 FPTS (8.2 pts, 2.7 reb, 2.0 ast, 1.9 3PM)

Lakers projections:

  • Luka Doncic, PG: 53.2 FPTS (29.1 pts, 8.0 reb, 7.3 ast, 3.5 3PM)

  • LeBron James, SF/PF: 42.3 FPTS (22.9 pts, 8.3 reb, 7.2 ast, 2.1 3PM)

  • Austin Reaves, PG/SG/PF: 38.7 FPTS (20.0 pts, 4.4 reb, 6.4 ast, 2.8 3PM)

  • Rui Hachimura, SF/PF: 21.9 FPTS (12.7 pts, 4.2 reb, 1.3 ast)

  • Dorian Finney-Smith, SF/PF: 18.5 FPTS (8.8 pts, 4.1 reb, 1.4 ast, 1.9 3PM)

  • Jaxson Hayes, C: 14.1 FPTS (6.7 pts, 4.9 reb, 1.2 ast)

  • Jordan Goodwin, PG/SG: 13.3 FPTS (5.9 pts, 2.4 reb, 1.8 ast)