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Kelly Olynyk is On Track to Return
Miami Heat forward/center Kelly Olynyk (shoulder) is on track to play against the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday. He was able to fully practice on Monday and participated in shootaround on Tuesday. Olynyk admitted his shoulder wasn't 100 percent but is approaching Tuesday's game like he's going to play some minutes. Olynyk is not expected to […]
Andy Webb 7 years agoZach LaVine Will Start on Tuesday
Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (rest) will start against the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday. He was forced to miss the front end of the back-to-back set on Monday against Brooklyn. The Bulls have said they won't allow LaVine to play in back-to-back sets this season. He is fully expected to suit up for the second […]
Andy Webb 7 years agoJordan Bell is Questionable on Monday
Golden State Warriors forward/center Jordan Bell (ankle) is questionable for Monday's game against the New York Knicks. He has not played since Jan. 15, so do not expect Bell to play much his first game back. Bell is going to be a risky DFS option for his first couple of games back. He's worth a […]
Andy Webb 7 years agoTyson Chandler Ruled Out on Monday
Phoenix Suns center Tyson Chandler (neck) has been ruled out of Monday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Chandler continues to get ruled out in advance and could be looking at a couple more games on the sidelines. Alex Len is likely going to be named the starting center. He should be in line for […]
Andy Webb 7 years agoEric Gordon is Questionable on Monday
Houston Rockets shooting guard Eric Gordon (illness) is considered questionable for Monday's game against the Utah Jazz. Gordon did not practice on Saturday and sat out of Sunday's game versus the Denver Nuggets. Joe Johnson saw the biggest increase in playing time with Gordon sidelined. Johnson played 29 minutes on Sunday, but finished with just […]
Andy Webb 7 years agoJonathan Isaac Could Return on Wednesday
Orlando Magic power forward Jonathan Isaac (ankle) has been ruled out of Monday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He was recalled after appearing in a couple of games in the G-League over the weekend. Isaac will work out with the team trainers on Monday but won't suit up. It sounds like there is a […]
Andy Webb 7 years agoKelly Olynyk Returns to Practice
Miami Heat forward Kelly Olynyk (shoulder) returned to practice on Monday. Head coach Erik Spoelstra was non-committal when asked about whether or not Olynyk would play Tuesday against the Philadelphia 76ers. Olynyk has not played since Feb. 5 and will be joining a crowded front court. It could take a couple of games before Olynyk […]
Andy Webb 7 years agoPaul Zipser Doubtful on Monday
Chicago Bulls forward Paul Zipser (foot) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. Both Justin Holiday and Robin Lopez are expected to be sidelined. Zipser was forced to miss Saturday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves and played just seven minutes in the game prior to that. David Nwaba and Denzel Valentine will see […]
Andy Webb 7 years agoTyreke Evans Ruled Out on Monday
Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Tyreke Evans (ribs) has been ruled out of Monday's game against the Boston Celtics. An MRI revealed slight cartilage damage, but Evans is considered day-to-day. "We're not expecting it to be a long absence," coach J.B. Bickerstaff said. Andrew Harrison is expected to see a higher usage rate without Evans on the […]
Andy Webb 7 years agoRobin Lopez Doubtful on Monday
Chicago Bulls center Robin Lopez is doubtful to play against the Brooklyn Nets on Monday. Lopez and Justin Holiday have been healthy scratches the last two games. Lopez is disappointed the Bulls pulled him out of the rotation, but added he "gets it." "It was rough for me. I get it. I understand it," Lopez […]
Andy Webb 7 years agoAron Baynes is Questionable on Monday
Boston Celtics center Aron Baynes (elbow) is considered questionable for Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Baynes was forced to sit out of Saturday's game versus the New York Knicks. Daniel Theis drew the start and finished with six points, seven rebounds, one assist and one block in 18 minutes. Greg Monroe played just 11 […]
Andy Webb 7 years agoPelicans Sign Emeka Okafor For Remainder of The Season
The New Orleans Pelicans have signed center Emeka Okafor for the remainder of the season. He signed a pair of 10-day contracts with the team, but impressed enough to stay with them throughout the season. Okafor is averaging 3.7 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.0 blocks in 16.2 minutes per game. He usually only will see […]
Andy Webb 7 years agoDanny Green Will Play on Sunday
San Antonio Spurs guard/forward Danny Green (illness) will play against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday. He was listed as probable before the game, but it sounds like he'll be good to go against the Cavs. He missed Friday's game against the Denver Nuggets due to food poisoning. Bryn Forbes, Patty Mills and Derrick White will go back […]
Andy Webb 7 years agoManu Ginobili Ruled Out Sunday
San Antonio Spurs guard/forward Manu Ginobili (chest) has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The injury is not serious, but it does not take much for the 40-year-old to be sidelined. Bryn Forbes and Patty Mills will split up Ginobili's minutes, but that is only roughly 15 to 20 minutes of […]
Andy Webb 7 years agoDanilo Gallinari Listed As Day-To-Day
Los Angeles Clippers forward Danilo Gallinari (hand) is listed as day-to-day, but he could play against the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday. Gallinari sat out of Friday's game against the Phoenix Suns. Head coach Doc Rivers said Gallinari's ability to play will be a "pain-tolerance thing," so it sounds like a minor injury. Tyrone Wallace will […]
Andy Webb 7 years agoAvery Bradley Out 1-3 Weeks
Los Angeles Clippers guard Avery Bradley (groin) will miss the next one to three weeks of action. Head coach Doc Rivers does not know exactly when Bradley will return, but said he'll out be "a while." Milos Teodosic, Tyrone Wallace and Austin Rivers will split the minutes with Bradley sidelined. Teodosic and Rivers are worth […]
Andy Webb 7 years agoZach LaVine Won't Play in Back-to-Back Sets
Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (knee) will not play in back-to-back sets for the reminder of the season. The Bulls will continue to be cautious with LaVine as his knee recovers. This move also improves the chances of the Bulls landing a higher pick in the upcoming draft. The Bulls have four more back-to-back sets, […]
Andy Webb 7 years agoEric Bledsoe is Probable for Sunday
Milwaukee Bucks guard Eric Bledsoe (wrist) is probable for Sunday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Head coach Joe Prunty is listing Bledsoe as probable, but he is technically a game-time call for Sunday. He's expected to be out there barring any setbacks during warmups. Owners should check back before tip-off, but Bledsoe is expected […]
Andy Webb 7 years agoEric Gordon is Doubtful for Sunday
Houston Rockets shooting guard Eric Gordon (illness) is considered doubtful for Sunday's game against the Denver Nuggets. Gordon was unable to practice on Saturday and was forced to miss Friday's game with the same illness. P.J. Tucker, Luc Mbah a Moute and Joe Johnson would see additional playing time if Gordon is sidelined on Sunday. […]
Andy Webb 7 years agoJonathon Simmons is Probable for Saturday
Orlando Magic guard/forward Jonathon Simmons (ankle) is probable for Saturday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. The good news is that this ankle issue is not the same as the lingering injury Simmons suffered last month. He is technically listed as a game-time decision, but is fully expected to suit up against the Sixers. Owners should […]
Andy Webb 7 years agoTyson Chandler is Doubtful on Saturday
Phoenix Suns center Tyson Chandler (neck) is doubtful for Saturday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. He had an MRI earlier in the week and there is a good chance Chandler misses multiple games. The Suns do not plan on sitting Chandler this season, but want to make sure he's healthy and ready to play. […]
Andy Webb 7 years agoDe'Aaron Fox is Probable for Saturday
Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox (eye) is probable for Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers with pink eye. He was listed as questionable earlier in the day but has been upgraded to probable. He is expected to be back in the starting lineup on Saturday without a minutes limit. He'll likely see plenty […]
Andy Webb 7 years agoKosta Koufos is Questionable on Saturday
Sacramento Kings forward/center Kosta Koufos (illness) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. He was reportedly sick Thursday night, which is likely why the Kings held him out against OKC. Zach Randolph would see heavy playing time as a starter next to Willie Cauley-Stein if Koufos is sidelined again. Koufos is not […]
Andy Webb 7 years agoRaul Neto Ruled Out Saturday
Utah Jazz point guard Raul Neto (ankle) has been ruled out of Saturday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. This will be the second straight game that Neto has missed due to an injury at shootaround. We could also see the Jazz limiting Ricky Rubio in a back-to-back set. Royce O'Neale, Jae Crowder and possibly Alec […]
Andy Webb 7 years agoKelly Olynyk is Questionable for Saturday
Miami Heat forward/center Kelly Olynyk (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. He's missed five straight games, but the questionable tag is positive. Owners will have to wait until head coach Erik Spoelstra addresses the media pregame for an update on Olynyk. Hassan Whiteside, James Johnson and Bam Adebayo would […]
Andy Webb 7 years agoPaul Zipser Won't Play Saturday
Chicago Bulls forward Paul Zipser (foot) has been ruled out of Saturday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Zipser injured his foot in Thursday's loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. He was unable to return to that contest after playing just seven minutes and will miss Saturday's game. Denzel Valentine and David Nwaba should see additional playing […]
Andy Webb 7 years agoJustin Holiday Ruled Out Against Minnesota
Chicago Bulls guard/forward Justin Holiday has been ruled out of Saturday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. This is the second straight game that Holiday and center Robin Lopez have been healthy scratches. The Bulls appear fully committed to letting their younger players get playing time. David Nwaba started on Thursday and finished with 21 points, […]
Andy Webb 7 years agoRobin Lopez Ruled Out Saturday
Chicago Bulls center Robin Lopez has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. This will mark the second straight game that Lopez has been a healthy scratch. It appears the Bulls are fully committed to playing their younger players in the second half of the season. Cristiano Felicio, Lauri Markkanen, Bobby Portis […]
Andy Webb 7 years agoJimmy Butler Ruled Out for Saturday
Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Jimmy Butler (knee) has been ruled out of Saturday's game against the Chicago Bulls. The MRI results have yet to be released, but Butler will sit the second night of the back-to-back regardless. There was "some optimism" that Butler did not tear his ACL, according to David Aldridge. Nemanja Bjelica is expected […]
Andy Webb 7 years agoShane Larkin is Questionable for Saturday
Boston Celtics point guard Shane Larkin (knee) is questionable for Saturday's game against the New York Knicks. He has been sidelined since late January, but has been making progress lately. Larkin was able to return to full practice on Thursday, but his playing time is going to be limited. Marcus Smart (hand) and Terry Rozier […]
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