John Henson is Doubtful for Game 6

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center John Henson (back) is doubtful for Thursday's Game 6 against the Boston Celtics. Henson did not travel with the team to Boston for Game 5. He logged in heavy minutes during Games 1 and 2, but has not played in the series since then. Tyler Zeller has been drawing the starts at […]

Tyus Jones Could Return for Game 5

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Tyus Jones (knee) will hopefully be available for Game 5 on Wednesday, according to head coach Tom Thibodeau. Jones was able to participate in shootaround after playing just seven minutes in Game 3 and missing Game 4 on Monday. "He will go through [pregame] warmups tonight. Hopefully, he’ll be available," said […]

Luc Mbah a Moute is Making Good Progress

Houston Rockets forward Luc Mbah a Moute (shoulder) began shooting over the weekend. Mbah a Moute injured his shoulder back on April 10 and has not played since then. However, he is happy with his progress, but the Rockets have not given a timetable for Mbah a Moute's return. "He's closer," head coach Mike D'Antoni […]

Fred VanVleet Upgraded to Questionable for Game 5

Toronto Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet (shoulder) has been upgraded to questionable for Wednesday's Game 5 versus the Washington Wizards. Head coach Dwane Casey said VanVleet was able to practice on Tuesday and is listed as day-to-day. VanVleet was originally listed as doubtful, but it sounds like he is making good progress. Delon Wright would […]

George Hill is Questionable for Game 5

Cleveland Cavaliers guard George Hill (back) is questionable for Wednesday's Game 5 versus the Indiana Pacers. Hill was sidelined during Game 4 and is in danger of missing his second straight game. His back has been an issue for him all series long, so it would not be surprising to see Hill sit out. However, […]

Tyler Johnson Could Have Surgery

Miami Heat guard Tyler Johnson (thumb) is expected to have surgery on his right thumb. He sustained the injury during Game 3, but was able to play through the rest of the series. Johnson was bothered by his thumb throughout the playoff series, but it did not seem too serious at the time. "[Johnson is] […]

Brandon Drury Will Begin Rehab Assignment on Wednesday

New York Yankees infielder Brandon Drury (head) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday. A doctor told Drury that his migraines and blurred vision were due to a tendon problem in the back of his neck. It sounds like Drury is feeling better now and he could join the Yankees in the […]

Logan Forsythe Has Resumed Throwing

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Logan Forsythe (shoulder) has resume throwing on Monday. He's been battling a shoulder issue since spring training. The Dodgers originally thought Forsythe would be ready to return when he's first eligible on April 25, but that is obviously not going to happen. Forsythe struggled last season with the Dodgers, but does […]

Doug Fister Will Start on Wednesday

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Doug Fister (hip) will officially return to the rotation on Wednesday versus the Oakland Athletics. Fister threw a bullpen session on Friday and Sunday and it sounds like he'll be ready to roll later this week. He's posting a 3.95 ERA through three starts with Texas this season. His first outing […]

Colby Rasmus Could Resume Swinging Soon

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Colby Rasmus (hip) could resume swinging a bat by the end of the week. This is good news for the Orioles who could be getting Mark Trumbo (ankle) back within the next week or two. Rasmus could be out of action for a little longer than Trumbo because he's been down for […]

Ryon Healy Could Return Next Week

Seattle Mariners corner infielder Ryon Healy (ankle) went 1 for 3 with a walk and two runs scored in his second rehab game with Double-A Arkansas on Monday. He says his ankle feels great, but also that he's going to need plenty of at-bats to get his timing down before rejoining the Mariners. The 26-year-old […]

Mark Trumbo Continues Rehab Stint on Monday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Mark Trumbo (quad) will play first base at Double-A Bowie on Monday. He played one rehab game earlier this month before re-aggravating his injury. Trumbo is feeling much better now, but he's going to need a good amount of rehab at-bats before he joins the Orioles. He missed most of spring training, […]

Ervin Santana Could Start Mound Work Soon

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Ervin Santana (finger) is "getting close" to throwing a bullpen session, according to Twins manager Paul Molitor. Santana began a throwing program roughly two weeks ago and is almost ready to begin mound work. He had a procedure on his right middle finger in early February. Santana is going to need […]

Chris Rusin Headed to Disabled List

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Chris Rusin (ribs) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list. It's unclear how Rusin suffered the injury, but it must have happened during his appearance against the Chicago Cubs on Sunday. Rusin was a fantastic piece to the Rockies bullpen last season, but is only worth a look in the […]

George Hill is Questionable for Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard George Hill (back) is questionable for Game 5 versus the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday. Jose Calderon drew the start at point guard with Hill sidelined for Game 4. The MRI on Hill came back clean, but he can't seem to shake the injury. Hill said he had four shots in his back, […]

Josh Richardson is Questionable for Game 5

Miami Heat guard/forward Josh Richardson (shoulder) is considered questionable for Tuesday's Game 5 against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Heat originally called the injury a contusion, but have now changed it to a sprain. Richardson said he was going to play, and he did fight through the issue during Game 4. Losing Richardson would be a […]

Manu Ginobili Fully Expected to Play in Game 5

San Antonio Spurs guard/forward Manu Ginobili (knee) is fully expected to play in Game 5 versus the Golden State Warriors. He briefly went down during Game 4 after banging his knee. However, Ginobili continued to play through the fourth quarter and is fully expected to be fine for Game 5. Ginobili was a huge factor […]

Fred VanVleet is Doubtful for Game 5

Toronto Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet (shoulder) is listed as doubtful for Game 5 versus the Washington Wizards on Wednesday. It's not a good sign that VanVleet is considered doubtful two days in advance of the contest. However, VanVleet was able to get up some shots during Monday's practice. The Raptors are going to continue […]

Kevin Durant, Shaun Livingston Will Play in Game 4

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (ankle) and guard Shaun Livingston (ankle) are both expected to play in Sunday's Game 4 versus the San Antonio Spurs. Both players went through practice on Saturday and are fully expected to play their normal amount of minutes on Sunday. Durant has downplayed the severity of the issue and […]

Tristan Thompson Will Play in Game 4

Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Tristan Thompson will come off the bench for Sunday's Game 4 versus the Indiana Pacers, according to head coach Ty Lue. Thompson has played a total of two minutes in this series, but coach Lue believes Thompson brings a toughness that the Cavs have been lacking. DFS owners should not take the […]

George Hill is Questionable on Sunday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard George Hill (back) is questionable for Sunday's Game 4 versus the Indiana Pacers. An MRI on Hill's back revealed nothing major, so that's a relief for Cleveland. Hill continues to be bothered by back spasms, but will receive treatment and be re-evaluated after warmups. It sounds like Hill is basically a game-time […]

Josh Richardson Expects to Play in Game 5

Miami Heat guard/forward Josh Richardson (shoulder) says he plans to play in Tuesday's Game 5 versus the Philadelphia 76ers despite shoulder issue. Richardson suffered a sprained AC joint in his left shoulder, according to Shams Charania. However, the Heat are calling the injury a contusion and Richardson is expected to play Tuesday after getting a […]

Fred VanVleet is Doubtful for Game 4

Toronto Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet (shoulder) is doubtful for Sunday's Game 4 matchup with the Washington Wizards. He was originally listed as questionable, but VanVleet has now been downgraded to doubtful. He was forced to miss Game 3, but VanVleet said he did not anticipate sitting out any games. The Raptors are taking the […]

John Henson Ruled Out for Game 4

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center John Henson (back) has been ruled out of Sunday's Game 4 versus the Boston Celtics. He was listed as doubtful after sitting out Game 3, so it's not a surprise to see him inactive again. Tyler Zeller drew the start for Henson, but Thon Maker and Jabari Parker were the players that […]

John Henson is Doubtful for Game 4

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center John Henson (back) is doubtful for Sunday's Game 4 versus the Boston Celtics. Henson was forced to miss Friday's contest and it sounds like his status has not changed much. Tyler Zeller drew the start on Friday, but finished with two points and three rebounds in 19 minutes. Jabari Parker scored 17 […]

Maurice Harkless is Questionable for Game 4

Portland Trail Blazers small forward Maurice Harkless (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's Game 4 versus the New Orleans Pelicans. He did not play well in Thursday's loss and could be dealing with soreness from his knee procedure last month. Harkless was playing fantastic before his surgery, but he may have come back too […]

Evan Turner is Questionable for Game 4

Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Evan Turner (toe) is questionable for Saturday's Game 4 versus the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday. Turner went through parts of practice on Friday, so he might play after sitting out Game 3. Maurice Harkless (knee) is also being listed as questionable for this contest. Shabazz Napier and Pat Connaughton would […]

Donovan Mitchell is Questionable for Game 3

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (foot) is questionable for Saturday's Game 3 versus the Oklahoma City Thunder. Mitchell scored a game-high 28 points in 43 minutes during Game 2. He was a game-time call for that contest, so he should be good to go for Saturday's game as well. The Jazz are likely just being […]

Kevin Durant, Shaun Livingston Expected to Play Sunday

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (ankle) and guard Shaun Livingston (ankle) practiced on Saturday and are expected to play on Sunday's contest against the San Antonio Spurs. Head coach Steve Kerr said Livingston should be OK and that Livingston's injury is worse than Durant's ankle. It does not sound like either player is going […]

George Hill is Questionable for Game 4

Cleveland Cavaliers guard George Hill (back) is questionable for Game 4 versus the Indiana Pacers on Sunday. Head coach Ty Lue said Hill is having an MRI and he could potentially miss Sunday's contest. Hill's back has been an issue for him since Game 1, but he continues to fight through the pain. There likely […]