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Julius Randle Ruled Out For Saturday's Game
New York Knicks power forward Julius Randle (quad) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Randle is dealing with a right quad injury. The injury caused him to miss three games in late March. He returned to the lineup three games ago, but has certainly struggled since his return, indicating that […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoMarvin Bagley III, Kelly Olynyk Out On Friday
The Detroit Pistons have ruled out power forward Marvin Bagley III (wrist) and center Kelly Olynyk (rest) for Friday night's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. According to the injury report, Bagley has a left hip strain, but he may just be receiving a day of rest like his teammate, Olynyk. Isaiah Stewart should dominate […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoWendell Carter Jr. Ruled Out On Friday
The Orlando Magic have ruled out center Wendell Carter Jr. (wrist) for Friday night's game against the Toronto Raptors. This will be his second consecutive missed game and the fourth game he's missed over the team's last five contests. The former Duke Blue Devil is currently nursing a left wrist sprain. His next chance to […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoMarcus Morris Sr., Nicolas Batum Ruled Out Friday
Los Angeles Clippers forwards Marcus Morris Sr. (knee) and Nicolas Batum (ankle) have been ruled out for Friday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Both players took part in the team's overtime loss to the Chicago Bulls on Thursday, despite the fact that both players carried injury designations going into the contest. It's no surprise to […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoPaul George, Reggie Jackson Resting Friday
The Los Angeles Clippers are giving Paul George (elbow) and Reggie Jackson (rest) the day off on Friday as the team takes on the Milwaukee Bucks. Friday's game falls on the backend of a back-to-back set after the Clippers fell to the Chicago Bulls in overtime on Thursday. Marcus Morris Sr. (knee) and Nicolas Batum […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoBucks To Rest Khris Middleton, Jrue Holiday, Brook Lopez
The Milwaukee Bucks captured an overtime victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday and the team is rewarding its four primary players with a day off on Friday. Khris Middleton (wrist), Jrue Holiday (ankle) and Brook Lopez (conditioning) have been ruled out for the game, as has star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee). The Bucks will […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoGiannis Antetokounmpo Sitting Out On Friday
The Milwaukee Bucks will be resting Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) and three other key players on Friday night when the team takes on the Los Angeles Clippers. Khris Middleton (wrist), Jrue Holiday (ankle) and Brook Lopez (conditioning) will all be joining Giannis on the sidelines. All four players played an overtime game against the Brooklyn Nets […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoRudy Gobert Racks Up 25 Points, 17 Boards Against Lakers
Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert helped the team break a five-game losing streak on Thursday as the Jazz defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 122-109. Gobert had a massive double-double in the game, racking up 25 points and 17 rebounds while shooting 9-for-11 from the field and 7-for-9 from the free throw line. He also added […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoJoel Embiid Goes For 37 And 15 In Loss To Pistons
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid had another monster game in the team's 102-94 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Thursday. He shot 11-for-19 from the field and 14-for-16 from the free throw strike on the way to a game-high 37 points. He also grabbed 15 rebounds and compiled three assists, two blocks and one steal. […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoGiannis Antetokounmpo Scores 44 Points Against Nets
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo stayed red hot in the team's 120-119 overtime victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday. The Greek Freak put up 44 points while shooting 14-for-21 from the field and 15-for-19 from the free throw line. He also added 14 rebounds, six assists, one steal and one three-pointer. Antetokounmpo also achieved […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoDeMar DeRozan Drops 50 Points In Overtime Win
Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan put on another offensive showcase in the team's 135-130 overtime victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday. He scored a season-high 50 points, just two points shy of his career-high of 52 points, which came back in 2018. DeRozan shot 17-for-26 from the field on Thursday, connecting on both […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoDe'Aaron Fox, Domantas Sabonis To Remain Out Friday
Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox (hand) and forward/center Domantas Sabonis (knee) have both been ruled out for Friday night's game against the Houston Rockets. Fox has missed six straight games due to right hand soreness while Sabonis has been sidelined with a left knee contusion for four consecutive games. With the Kings sitting at […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoJaVale McGee Earns Probable Tag For Friday
Phoenix Suns center JaVale McGee (illness) is listed as probable for Friday night's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. The seven-footer has missed two straight games due to a non-COVID illness, but it looks like he'll be back on the court on Friday. McGee averaged 13.5 minutes per game in March and compiled 7.7 points, 5.2 […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoCameron Johnson Probable For Friday
Phoenix Suns forward Cameron Johnson (quad) is listed as probable ahead of Friday night's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. The 26-year-old missed nearly the entire month of March due to a right quad contusion, but it looks like he'll be back on the court on Friday. The third-year pro is averaging 12.8 points, 4.1 rebounds […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoTre Mann To Remain Out On Friday
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Tre Mann (hamstring) will remain sidelined on Friday when the team takes on the Detroit Pistons. This will be his third consecutive missed game due to a right hamstring strain. Theo Maledon is the only must-start Thunder guard for now, but Aaron Wiggins is nearly in that must-start tier as well […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoJacob deGrom May Not Make Friday's Start
New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) may not make his scheduled Spring Training start on Friday. According to manager Buck Showalter, deGrom has a tight right shoulder. deGrom is tentatively scheduled to start the team's season opener on April 7, but that would potentially change if he's held out of Friday's start. deGrom's […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoEdward Cabrera Optioned To Triple-A
The Miami Marlins optioned pitcher Edward Cabrera to Triple-A on Thursday. The 23-year-old joined the team for Spring Training late and only had the chance to make one start. In that start, he pitched well, tossing three scoreless innings and allowing no hits and one walk while striking out three. Cabrera is one of the […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoLuke Weaver Exits With Thumb Blister
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Luke Weaver (thumb) was removed in the fourth inning of his Spring Training start on Thursday. He developed a blister on the knuckle of his right thumb. According to Diamondbacks beat writer Nick Piecoro, Weaver wasn't very concerned about the blister. The 28-year-old had a solid outing before he was removed […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoKe'Bryan Hayes Takes Grounders On Thursday
Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (ankle) went through some drills on the field on Thursday. He took some ground balls and also ran straight ahead at about 50% speed. The 25-year-old suffered a right ankle sprain about a week ago. The injury doesn't sound like anything significant, but there's a chance he could be […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoReds Hopeful Luis Castillo Will Debut In April
Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Luis Castillo (shoulder) will be traveling with the team to kick off the year, according to Reds manager David Bell. Two fellow injured Reds, starting pitcher Mike Minor (shoulder) and second baseman Donovan Solano (hamstring), will be with the team as well. The hope is that all three players will be […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoShane Bieber To Start Opening Day For Guardians
The Cleveland Guardians have named Shane Bieber the team's starting pitcher for Opening Day. He will face the Kansas City Royals next Thursday, April 7. The 26-year-old is coming off of an injury-shortened 2021 campaign. He was held to just 16 starts due to a shoulder strain that sidelined him for much of the season's […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoJosh VanMeter Traded To The Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired second baseman/outfielder Josh VanMeter in a trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks. In exchange, the Pirates have sent right-handed pitcher Listher Sosa to Arizona. The Pirates are a bit thin offensively (to say the least) so we could see VanMeter earning a good amount of playing time as soon as the […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoErick Fedde Scratched With Side Tightness On Thursday
Washington Nationals right-handed pitcher Erick Fedde (side) was scratched from his Spring Training start against the New York Mets on Thursday. He was reportedly experiencing tightness in his right side, so the team opted to hold him out and send Josh Rogers to the mound in his place. Expect for the Nationals to pay close […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoTim Anderson Suspended For Two Games
Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson will be suspended for the first two games of the 2022 season. The suspension is a result of an altercation that happened late last season. In a September 27 game against the Detroit Tigers, benches were cleared and Anderson wound up making contact with an umpire. He was suspended […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoBogdan Bogdanovic, Danilo Gallinari Active Thursday
Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (knee) and forward Danilo Gallinari (elbow) have both been given the green light to suit up for Thursday night's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Gallinari missed each of the team's last two games due to a right elbow contusion. Bogdanovic, meanwhile, played in Wednesday's game and scored 20 points over […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoMarcus Morris Sr., Nicolas Batum Active On Thursday
Los Angeles Clippers forwards Marcus Morris Sr. (knee) and Nicolas Batum (ankle) are both active and part of the starting lineup for Thursday night's game against the Chicago Bulls. Both players had been listed as questionable for the game earlier in the day. They will join Reggie Jackson, Paul George and Ivica Zubac in the […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoZach LaVine Will Face Clippers On Thursday
Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (knee) will be active for Thursday night's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. LaVine has been dealing with left knee soreness lately, but he's been playing through the injury on a routine basis. The 27-year-old only scored 14 points in his last game against the Washington Wizards on Tuesday. However, […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoGiannis Antetokounmpo Officially A Go For Thursday
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) has been cleared to play in Thursday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. This doesn't come as much of a surprise as Antetokounmpo had been listed as probable going into the day. The Greek Freak was absolutely dominant in his last trip to the court. On Tuesday, facing Joel Embiid […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoSteven Adams Doubtful Against Suns On Friday
Memphis Grizzlies center Steven Adams (calf) is listed as doubtful for Friday's contest against the Phoenix Suns. The 28-year-old is dealing with left calf soreness. Fellow big man Jaren Jackson Jr. (thigh) is also listed as doubtful for Friday's game. As a result of these designations, we should see Brandon Clarke step into a big […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoTyus Jones, Desmond Bane Doubtful For Friday
Memphis Grizzlies guards Tyus Jones (hand) and Desmond Bane (ankle) are both listed as doubtful for Friday's game against the Phoenix Suns. These designations come as a surprise as both players appeared healthy after Wednesday's game. Jones, who is dealing with left hand soreness, was fantastic on Wednesday. He racked up 25 points, six assists, […]
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