Marquese Chriss Doubtful on Tuesday

Phoenix Suns forward/center Marquese Chriss (hip) is doubtful to play against the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday. He's missed each of the last two games and is likely going to be on the sidelines again Tuesday. Dragan Bender is expected to start if Chriss is unable to suit up. Bender scored zero points on 0-for-7 […]

Myles Turner Likely Out for Road Trip

Indiana Pacers forward/center Myles Turner (elbow) is likely looking at four more games on the sidelines. Head coach Nate McMillan said he couldn't guarantee that Turner returns during the Pacers' current road trip. Turner has been ruled out of Tuesday's matchup against the Utah Jazz. His next chance to play would be Thursday versus the […]

Zach LaVine Will Play About 20 Minutes Monday

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (knee) will play about 20 minutes in Monday's contest against the Miami Heat. LaVine made his season debut Saturday, scoring 14 points with two assists in 19 minutes. Once again, the Bulls aren't going to let LaVine play in the fourth quarter. Denzel Valentine will lose some minutes and value […]

Kawhi Leonard Ruled Out On Monday

San Antonio Spurs guard/forward Kawhi Leonard (quadriceps) has been ruled out of Monday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. Leonard's shoulder seemed fine in Saturday's contest, but now he's being bothered by a quad issue. This quad problem has been a lingering issue since the offseason. Monday's contest against the Hawks should be an easy win […]

Jayson Tatum Probable for Tuesday

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (knee) is probable to play against the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday. The good news is Tatum's test results came back fine, so it's not a long-term issue. Tatum is dealing with a minor knee tweak and went through most of Monday's practice. He should be able to play on […]

Tim Hardaway Jr. Ruled Out on Monday

New York Knicks guard/forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (rest) will not play against the Brooklyn Nets on Monday. He scored 25 points with five rebounds, three assists and three steals in 33 minutes against the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday. The Knicks will rest THJ on Monday since it's the second game of a back-to-back set. […]

Tyler Zeller Will Start Against Knicks

Brooklyn Nets forward/center Tyler Zeller (hip) will start against the New York Knicks on Monday. He missed Saturday's game with a hip issue, but should be ready to play his normal minutes Monday. Zeller's return will move Quincy Acy back to the bench. The Nets have too many centers and not enough minutes to go […]

Kyle Lowry Will Start on Monday

Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry (tailbone) will start against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday. He's back after a three-game absence and shouldn't be under a minutes limit. Delon Wright will head back to the bench, but he was playing fantastic in the three games without Lowry. Fred VanVleet will lose the most value and […]

Quincy Acy Will Start At Center

Brooklyn Nets forward/center Quincy Acy will make the start at center on Saturday against the Washington Wizards. He played 27 minutes on Friday with nine points and seven rebounds in the victory over the Atlanta Hawks. Tyler Zeller (hip) has been ruled out of Saturday's contest, which has opened up more playing time for Acy. […]

Kyle Lowry is Out on Saturday

Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry (tailbone) has been ruled out of Saturday's game against the Golden State Warriors. Lowry was doubtful heading into Saturday, and it's not too surprising to see him ruled out for this one. Delon Wright and Fred VanVleet will split the minutes at point guard on Saturday. DeMar DeRozan will […]

Zach LaVine Will Only Play Three Quarters

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (knee) will make his season debut against the Detroit Pistons on Saturday. LaVine, who is on a 20-minute limit, will not play in the fourth quarter on Saturday. Head coach Fred Hoiberg said LaVine will not play in the fourth quarter and will be re-evaluated after the game. Denzel Valentine […]

Tyler Zeller Ruled Out Saturday

Brooklyn Nets forward/center Tyler Zeller (hip) has been ruled out of Saturday's game against the Washington Wizards. He scored four points and four rebounds in 13 minutes off the bench on Friday. He wasn't a huge part of the team before the injury and the Nets have plenty of depth at center. Jarrett Allen and […]

DeAndre Jordan Won't Play Saturday

Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (ankle) will not play against the Sacramento Kings on Saturday. Head coach Doc Rivers told reporters he doesn't think Jordan will miss much time and that Jordan wanted to play on Saturday. Willie Reed will start at center on Saturday against Sacramento. Montrezl Harrell will likely benefit the most […]

Kyle Lowry Questionable on Saturday

Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry (tailbone) is considered questionable to suit up against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday. According to head coach Dwane Casey, Lowry is "closer to doubtful." If Lowry is ruled out, Delon Wright and Fred VanVleet will split the time at point guard. Wright started on Thursday and finished with […]

Gary Harris is Questionable on Saturday

Denver Nuggets guard/forward Gary Harris (personal) is listed as questionable to play against the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday. He did not play on Friday because he was dealing with a family matter. It's unknown whether or not Harris will be able to fly to San Antonio in time to play on Saturday. There should […]

Omri Casspi is Questionable Saturday

Golden State Warriors forward Omri Casspi (back) is questionable to play against the Toronto Raptors on Saturday. Casspi's back has been bothering him for quite some time. He was forced to miss Friday's victory over the Milwaukee Bucks due to back soreness. If Casspi is unable to play on Saturday, Andre Iguodala and Nick Young […]

Stephen Curry Questionable on Saturday

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (ankle) is questionable to play against the Toronto Raptors on Saturday. Curry has missed each of the last two games, and 13 total games this season due to a sprained right ankle. This information is from game notes, so more reliable information should be available Saturday afternoon. It […]

Isaiah Canaan is Probable on Friday

Phoenix Suns point guard Isaiah Canaan (groin) is probable to play against the Houston Rockets on Friday. He's missed two straight games, but was upgraded to probable for Friday's contest. Canaan only tends to see about 20 minutes on the court, so he's not expected to have a minutes limit. He's averaging 9.1 points, 4.5 […]

Josh Jackson Doubtful on Friday

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Josh Jackson (groin) is doubtful to play against the Houston Rockets on Friday. Jackson said he doesn't think he'll be able to take the court against Houston. It sounds like he'll be joining Marquese Chriss (hip) on the sidelines for Friday's contest. Groin injuries can be difficult because of the high risk […]

Stephen Curry Ruled Out Friday

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (ankle) has been ruled out of Friday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. There is a "solid chance" Curry returns to action on Saturday against the Toronto Raptors. Curry practiced on Thursday, but the Warriors want to be cautious and hold him out one more game. Shaun Livingston will […]

Evan Turner is Questionable on Friday

Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Evan Turner (illness) is questionable to play against the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday. Turner scored 18 points in 32 minutes during Wednesday's loss to the Houston Rockets. If Turner can't play on Friday, Maurice Harkless and Pat Connaughton could see increased minutes on the wing. Head coach Terry Stotts may […]

Damian Lillard Expects to Play Friday

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (calf) is expected to play against the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday. Lillard had 29 points, eight assists, five rebounds, two steals and one triple in 32 minutes when he returned to action on Wednesday. He hasn't suffered any setbacks and should be penciled into all lineups going […]

Marco Belinelli Ruled Out Friday

Atlanta Hawks guard/forward Marco Belinelli (ankle) has been ruled out of Friday's contest against the Brooklyn Nets. This game marks the first time Belinelli has missed a game this season. He's played in each of the Hawks first 41 contests. Tyler Dorsey and Malcolm Delaney are expected to split Belinelli's playing time on Friday. Belinelli […]

Stanley Johnson is Questionable Against Bulls

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Stanley Johnson (hip) is listed as questionable to play against the Chicago Bulls on Saturday. He did not practice on Friday but returned from a five-game absence on Wednesday. He was held scoreless in 20 minutes and finished with five rebounds, one assist and two steals. He appears to have aggravated his […]

Anthony Davis Questionable Against Blazers

New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Anthony Davis (ankle) is questionable to play against the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday. When asked about playing on Friday, Davis said: "I'm feeling a lot better. We'll see when the time comes." It's looking like Davis is headed towards a game-time decision on Friday. Dante Cunningham will likely draw another […]

Gary Harris Ruled Out on Friday

Denver Nuggets guard/forward Gary Harris (personal) has been ruled out of Friday's contest against the Memphis Grizzlies. According to T.J. McBride, Harris is "back home dealing with personal issues." Luckily, the issues are "nothing that will keep him out an extended amount of time." Harrison Wind reported that Harris may not play on Saturday against […]

Nikola Mirotic Expected to Play Saturday

Chicago Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic (illness) is expected to play against the Detroit Pistons on Saturday. He practiced on Friday after missing the last two games with a stomach bug. He's cooled off since his red-hot start but is still averaging 7.4 points and 7.0 rebounds per contest. It could be his last game with […]

Zach LaVine Will Start on Saturday

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (knee) will make his season debut on Saturday against the Detroit Pistons. LaVine will play with the starting unit, but will be on a 20-minute limit. The Bulls will likely keep LaVine on a minutes limit and hold him out of back-to-back contests for the foreseeable future. He will have […]

DeAndre Jordan is Questionable on Saturday

Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (ankle) is questionable to play against the Sacramento Kings on Saturday. Jordan dunked on Skal Labissiere in Thursday's victory and twisted his ankle when he came down on Labissiere's foot. He attempted to return after halftime, but eventually left to the locker room after playing just 11 minutes in […]

Blake Griffin Questionable for Thursday

Los Angeles Clippers forward/center Blake Griffin (concussion) is questionable to play against the Sacramento Kings on Thursday. Griffin has missed the last two games, but both him and guard Milos Teodosic (foot) remain questionable heading into Thursday's matchup. Both players are likely heading towards game-time decisions, but the questionable tag means Griffin is at least […]