The current NBA trade deadline landscape gives the Wizards an opportunity to add to their war chest of draft picks.

Kevin Durant received his 15th NBA All-Star nod. He is questionable with a thumb injury in the Phoenix Suns' next game vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Stephen Curry will lead the charge against the Washington Wizards on Friday, aiming to keep the Warriors on their winning streak.

The Washington Wizards head to Chase Center to face the Golden State Warriors in a non-conference matchup. The Wizards are 6-33, which puts them in dead last (15th) in the Eastern Conference. The Warriors are 20-20, which puts them in 11th place in the Western Conference.

Washington would get a legitimate building block in Porter Jr. to pair with guard Jordan Poole. The Wizards have been at the bottom of the NBA standings all year but adding Porter Jr. could give them hope for the future.

The Minnesota Timberwolves head to Madison Square Garden to face the New York Knicks in a non-conference matchup. The Timberwolves are 21-19, which puts them in eighth place in the Western Conference. The Knicks are 27-15, which puts them in third place in the Eastern Conference.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards was named a reserve for the Western Conference All-Star Team Thursday night.

If you’re going to play NBA DFS, you must keep in mind lineup announcements and stay tuned for late swapping. That will be the easiest way to stay ahead of the field and in the money. Ultimately, it’s about making the right choices and picking your spots, which is why I’m here. Let’s break down the top plays for this slate.

Isaiah Collier of the Utah Jazz is one of our top sleeper picks for the Thursday, January 30, 2025, NBA DFS slate. See the others here.

The Phoenix Suns have four bigs on the roster, including newly acquired 7-footer Nick Richards. Nurkic was moved to the bench earlier this month.