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Isaiah Livers Expected To Play Versus Cleveland
Detroit Pistons forward Isaiah Livers (ankle) is probable for Saturday's Central Division meeting with Cleveland. Livers only missed one game after suffering a sprained left ankle on Monday against the Charlotte Hornets. But it appears he'll be good to go, which is good news, considering Jalen Duren (ankle) and Isaiah Stewart (hip) are sidelined for […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoMonte Morris Out Again Versus The Raptors
Washington Wizards guard Monte Morris (back) remains out for Saturday's meeting with the Toronto Raptors. Morris will now miss his fourth straight contest because of low back soreness, meaning Delon Wright will take his sport in the rotation. Wright has averaged 7.4 points, 5.8 assists, 4.4 boards, and 1.4 steals in five starts this season, […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoNorman Powell Out For At Least One Week
Los Angeles Clippers forward Norman Powell (shoulder) is out for at least one week. The 29-year-old sustained a left shoulder subluxation during the loss to the Warriors on Thursday evening. He'll need treatment before being reevaluated, so it's certainly possible he'll be out longer. Powell has averaged 16.6 points while shooting 41.0% from deep this […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoRobert Williams III Doesn't Return On Friday
Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (hamstring) exited Friday's 115-105 loss to the Brooklyn Nets because of hamstring tightness. He did not return. The 25-year-old logged 19 minutes in this one, finishing with six points, six rebounds, two blocks and a steal before being ruled out in the second half. Head coach Joe Mazzulla couldn't […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoDonovan Wilson Deal Unlikely
Upcoming free-agent safety Donovan Wilson isn't expected to return to Dallas, according to Clarence Hill of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. The 28-year-old is coming off the best season of his career, finishing with a team-high 101 total tackles, adding five sacks and one interception. With the Cowboys looking to secure new agreements with Tony Pollard, […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoJessie Bates III Not Expected Back In Cincinnati
Cincinnati Bengals safety Jessie Bates III isn't expected to return to the team, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. After months of unsuccessful contract negotiations, the 26-year-old played under the franchise tag during the 2022-23 campaign, finishing with 71 total tackles, the fewest of his career. While Bates was a primary defensive contributor in the […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoNo Movement On Leighton Vander Esch Talks
According to Clarence Hill of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the Cowboys have made "no progress" with linebacker Leighton Vander Esch on a new deal. The 27-year-old signed a one-year, $2 million contract last offseason to remain in Dallas and finished the 2022-23 campaign with 90 total tackles, the second-most on the team behind safety Donovan […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoAlec Burks Won't Play Against The Cavs
Detroit Pistons guard Alec Burks (foot) won't play on Saturday against Cleveland. Detroit will also be without Bojan Bogdanovic (Achilles), Isaiah Stewart (hip), and Jalen Duren (ankle), so Killian Hayes, Hamidou Diallo, and Jaden Ivey could see a significant uptick on the scoring end. At the same time, James Wiseman and Marvin Bagley III should […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoIsaiah Stewart To Remain Sidelined Versus Cleveland
Detroit Pistons forward/center Isaiah Stewart (hip) isn't available for Saturday's meeting with the Cavaliers. The 21-year-old will miss his third consecutive contest, joining Bojan Bogdanovic (Achilles), Alec Burks (foot), and Jalen Duren (ankle) on the shelf for this one. As a result, James Wiseman and Marvin Bagley III should get most of the minutes up […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoJalen Duren To Miss Another Game On Saturday
Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (ankle) won't play on Saturday versus the Cleveland Cavaliers, marking his fourth consecutive absence. Isaiah Stewart (hip) is also out, so James Wiseman will presumably remain in the starting lineup, with Marvin Bagley III also expected to see more minutes. Wiseman has averaged 13.3 points and 8.7 rebounds in three […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoBojan Bogdanovic Won't Suit Up On Saturday
Detroit Pistons forward Bojan Bogdanovic (Achilles) won't suit up on Saturday versus Cleveland. The veteran logged 39 minutes against the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night, so he may be getting a game off to rest before returning for Monday's meeting with Portland. That said, Detroit will be undermanned on Saturday, with Alec Burks (foot), Jalen […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoBen Simmons Experiences Back Soreness During Rehab
Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons (knee) experienced back soreness during rehab this week. The 26-year-old has missed the last four games with a nagging knee issue. However, the latest setback only adds more uncertainty concerning whether he can make it back in 2022-23. Simmons is easily having the worst season of his career, averaging 6.9 […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoKawhi Leonard Getting The Night Off On Friday
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (knee) won't play on Friday evening versus the Sacramento Kings. It's the second of back-to-back outings for LA, so the veteran will get to rest after playing 31 minutes in Thursday's meeting with Golden State. Norman Powell (shoulder) and Marcus Morris Sr. (elbow) are also out, while Ivica Zubac […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoCam Reddish Back In The Starting Lineup On Friday
Portland Trail Blazers forward Cam Reddish will start on Friday versus the Atlanta Hawks. Anfernee Simons is back on the injury report, so Reddish will roll with the first five against his former squad. The 23-year-old has averaged 11.2 points in 1.3 steals in 14 starts this season, so he'll be worth a look for […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoJaylen Brown Available Versus Brooklyn
Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (face) is available on Friday night versus the Brooklyn Nets. Brown has been a routine occupant on the injury report because of the facial fracture suffered before the All-Star break. However, he'll be good to go and expected to see a full workload, meaning significantly fewer minutes for Sam Hauser […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoStephen Curry Expects To Play On Sunday
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (leg) expects to play on Sunday against the Los Angeles Lakers. The 34-year-old, who has missed nearly a month because of a leg injury, has averaged 17.5 points, 5.9 assists, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.6 steals this season while shooting 43.7% from deep. While the Warriors are looking to make […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoJonathan Isaac Done For The Season
Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (groin) will miss the remainder of the season. The 25-year-old underwent surgery on Friday to repair a torn left adductor muscle, resulting in a premature end to another season. Isaac had played only 11 games in 2022-23 after being sidelined since the 2019-20 campaign because of knee and hamstring injuries, […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoDevin Vassell Resting Against The Rockets
San Antonio Spurs forward Devin Vassell (knee) won't play on Saturday against the Rockets. Vassell returned on Thursday versus the Indiana Pacers after missing two months because of left knee surgery. He played well, finishing the evening with 18 points in 23 minutes from the bench. Vassell will likely be back in the lineup for […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoKeldon Johnson Doubtful On Saturday
San Antonio Spurs guard Keldon Johnson (foot) isn't expected to play on Saturday versus the Houston Rockets. The 23-year-old didn't suit up on Thursday in the win over the Indiana Pacers, his first absence since being diagnosed with a sprained right foot. The Spurs are banged up entering this one, with Doug McDermott (thumb), Devin […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoTrae Young Probable Versus Portland
Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (groin) is expected to play on Friday night against the Portland Trail Blazers. The 24-year-old is listed as probable on the injury report because of right groin soreness. However, barring a significant setback, he should be out there. Young has played well of late, scoring 31 points or more in […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoP.J. Washington Not Expected To Play On Friday
Charlotte Hornets forward P.J. Washington (foot) is considered doubtful ahead of Friday's meeting with the Orlando Magic. This will presumably be his fourth consecutive absence as he works his way back from a strained right foot. In the meantime, JT Thor is expected to remain in the starting lineup. Thor hasn't played well in his […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoKristaps Porzingis Removed From The Injury Report
Washington Wizards forward Kristaps Porzingis (knee) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Thursday's meeting with Toronto. The veteran missed the last two games with left knee soreness, allowing Deni Avdija to enter the starting lineup. However, Avidja struggled while Porzingis was sidelined, combining for only 12 points, so his return to the bench […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoMonte Morris Out Again On Thursday
Washington Wizards guard Monte Morris (back) is out for Thursday's contest versus the visiting Toronto Raptors, marking his third straight absence because of low back soreness. Delon Wright has been starting in Morris' place, with the 30-year-old going for nine points, four assists, and one block against the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday evening. That said, […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoAnfernee Simons Could Return On Wednesday
Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (ankle) is questionable ahead of Wednesday's game versus the New Orleans Pelicans. The 23-year-old has missed his last three games because of a right ankle sprain. However, Simons was expected to be out longer, so it looks like he's close to returning, even if he doesn't get the green […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoD'Angelo Russell Won't Play On Wednesday
Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell (ankle) won't play on Wednesday night versus Oklahoma City. The 27-year-old will now miss his third consecutive contest, with his next chance to suit up coming on Friday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Dennis Schroder, who has averaged 13.0 points and 4.7 assists in 43 starts this season, will remain […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoLeBron James Out-Could He Miss The Rest Of The Season?
LeBron James has dominated the National Basketball Association since entering the league straight from high school. He's won numerous awards and has led several teams to an NBA Championship. During the 2022-23 season, the Akron, Ohio, native continued to get it done, despite battling several nagging ailments along the way. However, James' latest issue, a […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoBucs Expected To Part Ways With Donovan Smith
Tampa Bay Buccaneers left tackle Donovan Smith is expected to be released. With Leonard Fournette cutting ties with Tampa, parting ways with Smith is another way the organization can clear some much-needed cap space. The 29-year-old was selected by the Bucs in the second round of the 2015 NFL Draft and has been a vital […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoSeattle Could Draft QB Despite Geno Smith Talks
According to Brady Henderson of ESPN, the Seahawks haven't ruled out selecting a quarterback in the NFL Draft. Seattle is still working on a deal to bring back Geno Smith, who is coming off the best year of his career. However, with general manager John Schneider and head coach Pete Carroll intrigued by the number […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoLarry Nance Jr. Unavailable Against Orlando
New Orleans Pelicans forward Larry Nance Jr. (ankle) is listed as out ahead of Monday's meeting with the Orlando Magic. The 30-year-old sprained his left ankle during Saturday's game against the New York Knicks and was observed leaving the arena using crutches, so he'll likely miss even more games moving ahead. With Zion Williamson (hamstring) […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoJaylen Brown Won't Play On Monday
Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (personal) won't play in Monday's game against the New York Knicks. The 26-year-old is dealing with a private matter, so it's anyone's guess if he'll return for Wednesday's meeting with the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers. In the meantime, Derrick White (ankle), who is probable, should take Brown's spot in the lineup. […]
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