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Joel Embiid Scores 20 Points In Game 6
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (face, thumb) managed to suit up for the playoff matchup against the Heat on Thursday and finished with 20 points, 12 rebounds, and a block. However, it wasn't enough, as Miami would win to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals. The 28-year-old, who missed the first two games of the […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoJimmy Butler Leads Miami To The Eastern Conference Finals
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler scored a game-high 32 points during the win over the 76ers on Thursday night to lead his team to the Eastern Conference Finals. The veteran made 13 of his 29 attempts from the field while adding eight rebounds, four assists, two blocks, and a steal. Butler was scorching throughout the […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoOtto Porter Jr. May Miss Game 6
Golden State Warriors forward Otto Porter Jr. (foot) is uncertain for Friday's postseason showdown with Memphis. The veteran logged only 12 minutes during Game 5 before exiting for the remainder of the contest with a right foot injury. He needed to hobble off the floor, so things aren't looking good regarding his availability. Nonetheless, If […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoMike Davis Added As Precautionary Move
Baltimore Ravens running back Mike Davis was recently signed by the team. After the 29-year-old admirably filled in for the oft-injured Christian McCaffrey during his tenure in Carolina, he took a step back in Atlanta, finishing last season with only 503 rushing yards and four total touchdowns throughout all 17 games. However, with another team […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoRavens May Consider Adding Julio Jones
Free-agent wide receiver Julio Jones remains unsigned. However, according to The Athletic's Jeff Zrebiec, the Ravens could look to add the wideout. Zrebiec noted that Baltimore made an offer to Atlanta last summer when Jones was up for grabs, so it makes sense for the Ravens to remain interested, especially with the lack of depth […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoDrake London Officially Signs With Falcons
Former USC wide receiver Drake London officially signed with the Falcons on Thursday. The deal is estimated to be worth nearly $25 million, fully guaranteed, over four years, with the Falcons holding the option for an additional season. London, the No. 8 overall selection in the 2022 NFL Draft, accumulated 160 catches for 2,153 yards […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoMatisse Thybulle Questionable Against Miami
Philadelphia 76ers guard Matisse Thybulle (foot) is questionable ahead of Thursday's playoff battle against Miami. The 25-year-old is dealing with a sore left foot. However, considering he's averaged just 2.8 points during the series, he likely won't draw much interest from DFS managers if he plays. However, Thybulle is a menace on the defensive end, […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoP.J. Tucker Back On The Injury Report For Thursday
Miami Heat forward P.J. Tucker (calf) is questionable for Thursday's playoff showdown against the 76ers. The veteran has a right calf strain. However, he's been dealing with it for weeks, so it's nearly a guarantee he'll be on the floor for Game 6. The 37-year-old played well during the massive win on Tuesday night, finishing […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoCaleb Martin Still Bothered By Ankle Issue
Miami Heat forward Caleb Martin (ankle) is questionable heading into Thursday's playoff encounter against the Philadelphia 76ers. Martin has a sprained left ankle, although it likely won't stop him from suiting up in Game 6, especially with Miami just one win away from the Eastern Conference Finals. However, the 26-year-old has played sparingly throughout the […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoMax Strus Questionable On Thursday
Miami Heat guard Max Strus (hamstring) is questionable for the playoff encounter against Philly on Thursday evening. Strus has been dealing with a right hamstring strain for weeks. However, he hasn't missed any time because of the ailment, so it would be surprising if he didn't suit up for Game 6. The 26-year-old is averaging […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoOtto Porter Jr. Exits Game 5
Golden State Warriors forward Otto Porter Jr. (foot) exited Wednesday's playoff bout. He will not return. The veteran injured his right foot and hobbled into the locker room for an evaluation. With Gary Payton II (elbow) out for at least three weeks, Porter was getting some additional minutes, primarily for his prowess on the defensive […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoGabe Vincent Back On The Injury Report For Game 6
Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent (knee) is questionable ahead of Thursday's pivotal playoff matchup against Philadelphia. The 25-year-old continues to be plagued by right knee irritation. However, it would be surprising if he doesn't suit up for this one, especially with the Heat one win away from the Eastern Conference Finals. Vincent had his best […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoTyler Herro Still Dealing With Sprained Ankle
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (ankle) is questionable ahead of the postseason matchup against Philadelphia on Thursday. The 22-year-old has been dealing with a sprained left ankle throughout the series, but it hasn't forced him to miss time. However, Herro logged only 22 minutes of work in Game 5, so it may be bothering him […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoNikola Jokic Named Most Valuable Player
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic was named the Most Valuable Player for the second time in as many seasons. Joker was rumored to claim the award. However, it was made official on Wednesday night, capping off a fantastic year for Jokic, who averaged 27.1 points, 13.8 rebounds, and 1.5 steals, all career-highs, while adding 7.9 […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoDante Pettis Heading To Chicago
Free-agent wide receiver Dante Pettis has signed with Chicago, joining Tajae Sharpe as the latest addition for the rebuilding franchise. Pettis is coming off his most recent season with the New York Giants, where he had only 10 receptions for 87 yards and a touchdown. However, he would only suit up for three games during […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoTajae Sharpe Agrees To One-Year Deal With Bears
Free-agent wide receiver Tajae Sharpe agreed to a one-year contract with the Bears on Wednesday night. Sharpe, a 2016 fifth-round pick, began his career in Tennessee, where he spent his first three active seasons before landing in Minnesota and, most recently, Atlanta. However, he hasn't done much throughout his tenure in the league, compiling only […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoKeelan Cole Lands Deal With Vegas
Free-agent wide receiver Keelan Cole agreed to a one-year deal with the Raiders. Cole began his career with the Jaguars, where he spent four seasons before most recently suiting up for the New York Jets during the 2021-22 campaign. The 29-year-old hasn't been a reliable fantasy producer, racking up only 187 catches for 2,691 yards […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoJoel Embiid Uncertain For Game 6
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (face, thumb) is questionable ahead of the pivotal postseason matchup against Miami on Thursday night. The big man took a beating during Game 5. However, he still led the team in scoring by finishing with 17 points. Nonetheless, considering the Sixers are one game away from elimination, it's unrealistic to […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoKyle Lowry Won't Play In Game 6
Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry (hamstring) won't play on Thursday night against the 76ers. The veteran strained his left hamstring during the previous series against the Atlanta Hawks before returning for Games 3 and 4 versus Philly. However, it's evident the 36-year-old came back too early, with his status for the remainder of the postseason […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoRobert Williams III Out For Game 5
Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (knee) won't play on Wednesday night against the Bucks. The 24-year-old will now miss his second consecutive postseason contest because of left knee soreness. As a result, Al Horford will take Williams' place in the lineup and is expected to draw plenty of interest from DFS managers, especially after […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoJimmy Butler Scores Game-High 23 Points On Tuesday
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler scored a game-high 23 points during the playoff win over the 76ers. He also added nine rebounds, six assists, and one steal. The veteran remained productive on Tuesday night to move his team one game closer to the Eastern Conference Finals. Kyle Lowry (hamstring) may not be back for a […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoJames Harden Cools Off In Game 5
Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden finished with 14 points on 5-for-13 shooting from the field (2-for-6 from deep) during the loss to Miami on Tuesday. He also added six rebounds, four assists, and a steal. The former MVP dropped 31 points in Game 4 on Sunday. However, he couldn't keep it going, as he had […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoJoel Embiid Leads Team In Scoring On Wednesday
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid finished with 17 points during the postseason meeting against Miami. Embiid led the team in scoring despite being bothered by the orbital fracture that kept him out the first two games of the series. At one point, he took a nasty shot from Dewayne Dedmon and hit the floor in […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoSteve Kerr Doesn't Travel To Memphis
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr (illness) did not travel to Memphis with the team ahead of the postseason showdown with the Grizzlies on Wednesday evening. Kerr tested positive for COVID-19 before Monday's contest, resulting in Mike Brown handling the coaching duties, a role he will retain in Game 5. While things won't change […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoJa Morant Doubtful For Remainder Of Postseason
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (knee) is expected to miss the remainder of the postseason, according to NBA insider Shams Charania. The 22-year-old injured his knee during the postseason loss to the Warriors on Saturday and didn't suit up for Game 4 as a result. Nonetheless, while there may be a chance Morant could make […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoKhris Middleton Won't Return For Game 5
Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (knee) won't play on Wednesday against the Boston Celtics. There were rumblings that he could have been back for Game 5. Yet, that's not happening, although the 30-year-old is moving in the right direction regarding his recovery from a sprained left MCL. Nonetheless, Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is averaging 32 points, […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoRobert Williams III Uncertain For Game 5
Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (knee) is questionable ahead of the postseason meeting with the Milwaukee Bucks. The 24-year-old, who underwent surgery on his left knee in March because of a torn meniscus, was experiencing soreness after Game 3. As a result, he didn't suit up for Game 4, which opened the door for […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoBen Simmons "Feeling A Lot Better"
Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (back) is reportedly "feeling a lot better," according to NBA insider Shams Charania, who provided the update during an appearance on the Pat McAfee Show. Simmons missed all of last season due to mental health reasons before his most recent issue, a herniated disc, led to surgery. The 25-year-old has […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoTyler Herro On The Injury Report Again For Game 5
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup against Philadelphia. The 22-year-old has continuously dealt with a sprained left ankle throughout the postseason, so it's unlikely he won't be around for Game 5. He's averaged 17.0 points, 5.8 rebounds, and shot 43% from deep throughout the series thus far. However, Kyle Lowry […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoP.J. Tucker Questionable Again Ahead Of Game 5
Miami Heat forward P.J. Tucker (calf) is questionable heading into Wednesday's playoff meeting against Philadelphia. The veteran continues to appear on the league's injury report because of a calf strain as a formality, so there's nothing for fantasy managers to worry about here. The 37-year-old has been a hit-or-miss DFS option throughout the postseason, so […]
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