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Trent Forrest Out Again On Thursday Evening
Utah Jazz guard Trent Forrest (foot) won't play on Thursday against Dallas. The 23-year-old hasn't played since the beginning of April as he continues to make his way back from a left foot sprain. At least initially, Forrest wasn't expected to have any kind of a role during the postseason. However, if Utah can force […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoDonovan Mitchell Will Suit Up Versus Mavs
Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (quadriceps) is listed as available for Thursday's playoff showdown with the Mavericks. Mitchell may not be 100% but will suit up anyway, primarily since Dallas is only one game away from eliminating the Jazz from the postseason. Nonetheless, DFS managers should tread carefully before putting Mitchell into any fantasy lineup […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoCameron Johnson Back To The Bench On Thursday
Phoenix Suns forward Cameron Johnson will head back to the bench for the pivotal Game 6 playoff meeting with the New Orleans Pelicans. Devin Booker (hamstring) will return after a three-game absence. However, Booker may not receive as much playing time as usual, so there's still a chance Johnson can exceed the value of his […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoDevin Booker Available For Game 6
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (hamstring) is listed as available for Thursday's playoff contest versus New Orleans. The superstar has missed the last three games because of a right hamstring strain, which he sustained during Game 2 of the series. Nonetheless, although Booker will head back into the starting lineup, an injury of this magnitude […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoZiaire Williams Out For Remainder Of Game 5
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ziaire Williams (knee) won't return to Tuesday's postseason matchup against Minnesota. The rookie only logged four minutes of work in Game 5 before exiting with right knee soreness. Nonetheless, Williams is averaging only seven points throughout the playoffs thus far, so if he isn't available for Game 6, DFS managers won't even […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoClint Capela Won't Return To Game 5
Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (knee) won't return to the playoff matchup against Miami on Tuesday night. After hyperextending his right knee during the play-in tournament, the big man recently returned to the lineup in Game 4. However, it appears he returned too soon, so his availability for Game 6 (if necessary) is now in […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoBen Simmons Reportedly Blames Mental Block For Absence
Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (back) was anticipated to make his team debut during Game 4 of the playoff series versus Boston. However, that didn't happen. Instead, the former 76er was ruled out ahead of the contest after reporting he was experiencing soreness on Sunday morning. Nonetheless, after the Celtics swept the Nets, reports have […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoGoran Dragic Wants To Keep Playing
Guard Goran Dragic, who is an unrestricted free agent, indicated he doesn't plan on retiring, recently stating, "I still want to play another two, three years. So we'll see what happens." The 35-year-old, who finished the year with Brooklyn, averaged only 7.3 points and 4.8 assists throughout 16 regular season appearances for the Nets. While […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoJimmy Butler Could Be Back For Game 6
Miami Heat guard Jimmy Butler (knee) could return (if needed) for Game 6 of the postseason series against Atlanta. Butler was sidelined on Tuesday night because of right knee inflammation, an unfortunate blow considering he has averaged 30.5 points and shot 43.8% from deep during the playoffs. There's also a chance Kyle Lowry (hamstring) may […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoKyle Lowry May Play On Thursday, If Necessary
Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry (hamstring) has a chance at playing on Thursday night, if necessary. Lowry continues to battle a strained left hamstring, although the rumblings of his potential availability for Game 6 seemingly suggest he's moving in the right direction. Yet, even if the Veteran can suit up, he'll likely have a limited […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoJared Goff Isn't Phased By Quarterback Chatter
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff isn't concerned about rumors surrounding the team selecting a signal-caller during the NFL Draft. Goff, who was traded by the Los Angeles Rams for Matthew Stafford last offseason, is coming off one of his worst years as a professional, finishing with 3,245 yards, 19 touchdowns, and eight interceptions throughout 14 […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoJets Remain Committed On Acquiring Deebo Samuel
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel remains adamant he wants to be traded. While several clubs throughout the league have expressed interest in acquiring his services, the Jets remain a favorite to strike a deal ahead of the 2022-23 season. General manager Joe Douglas is prepared to make a move for Samuel, with the […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoByron Pringle Arrested On Saturday
Chicago Bears wide receiver Byron Pringle was arrested on Saturday. The 28-year-old was observed doing doughnuts in his 2016 Dodge Challenger and was subsequently pulled over by the Florida Highway Patrol. He was charged with reckless driving and driving on a suspended license. Even worse, Pringle was reportedly confrontational with law enforcement officers during the […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoP.J. Tucker Active For Game 4, Will Start
Miami Heat forward P.J. Tucker (calf) is available on Sunday evening versus Atlanta. The 36-year-old wasn't expected to sit out for this one, primarily since the ailment hasn't forced the veteran to miss a game yet during the postseason. He's averaging 10 points, six boards, and two assists throughout the postseason, and considering Bam Adebayo's […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoBam Adebayo Officially Active Against The Hawks
Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (quadriceps) will suit up for Game 4 of the postseason series against Atlanta. The big man has been battling a quad contusion. However, he was never in any real danger of missing this one. Nonetheless, Adebayo has struggled mightily throughout the playoffs, averaging only 9.3 points. While his decreased DFS […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoGabe Vincent Will Suit Up Versus Atlanta
Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent (toe) will play on Sunday against the Atlanta Hawks. The 25-year-old has consistently been on the league's official injury report throughout the series, although he hasn't missed any time. Kyle Lowry (hamstring) isn't available for Game 4, and while Erik Spoelstra has remained non-committal regarding Vincent's role, he will likely […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoAlex Caruso Being Evaluated For A Concussion
Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso (head) didn't return to Sunday's playoff loss to Milwaukee after being struck in the face during the second quarter. Although the Bulls haven't released any further details, he underwent an evaluation for a concussion. With the Bucks taking a commanding 3-1 lead in the series, losing Caruso wouldn't be ideal […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoFrank Ntilikina Questionable For Game 5
Dallas Mavericks guard Frank Ntilikina (illness) is questionable ahead of Monday's playoff meeting against Utah. The 23-year-old hasn't seen any action since the beginning of April after undergoing a tonsillectomy. Yet, with Luka Doncic recently returning from a calf strain, Ntilikina shouldn't get any playing time if he is available, despite the chance he could […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoClint Capela To Make Series Debut
Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (knee) will play on Sunday evening against Miami. The 27-year-old hasn't been available since hyperextending his right knee during the play-in tournament. Nonetheless, it's likely Capela won't see his usual workload, although he should see the floor enough to take Onyeka Okongwu out of DFS consideration in all formats.
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoKyle Lowry Won't Play On Sunday Night
Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry (hamstring) isn't available for Sunday's playoff showdown against Atlanta. The veteran strained his left hamstring during the Game 3 loss to Atlanta and was considered questionable heading into this one. However, those who have been following the situation know Lowry didn't practice on Saturday and was seen limping around the […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoBen Simmons Won't Debut In Game 4
Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (back) won't play during the postseason meeting against Boston. Simmons was initially targeting this game to make his debut after battling a herniated disk in his back. However, the former 76er began experiencing soreness on Sunday, so he won't be out there for the must-win Game 4. As a result, […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoJa Morant Not 100% Healthy
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant stated he isn't 100% healthy. The 22-year-old missed nine games toward the end of the regular season because of right knee soreness, which may explain his struggles on the scoring end during the first-round series with Minnesota. Morant is averaging 20.5 points per game throughout four postseason games, nearly seven […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoGeorge Hill To Miss Another One On Sunday
Milwaukee Bucks guard George Hill (abdomen) won't play on Sunday against Chicago. The 35-year-old has yet to suit up during the postseason. However, even if Hill were available, it's unlikely he would have much of a role, even with Khris Middleton (knee) out of the equation.
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoCaleb Martin Questionable Versus Atlanta
Miami Heat guard Caleb Martin (ankle) is uncertain for Sunday's playoff affair against Atlanta. Martin has been dealing with a sprained left ankle, although he's managed to suit up for every game of the series thus far. However, he hasn't done much during the postseason, averaging a hideous 1.7 points throughout 7.7 minutes per game. […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoKyle Lowry Officially Questionable For Game 4
Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry (hamstring) is officially considered questionable ahead of Sunday's playoff meeting with the Hawks. Lowry, who injured his left hamstring late in the third quarter during Friday's loss, didn't practice on Saturday. Head coach Erik Spoelstra labeled the veteran as day-to-day. However, fantasy managers shouldn't be surprised if Lowry isn't out […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoP.J. Tucker Appears On The Injury Report Once Again
Miami Heat forward P.J. Tucker (calf) is questionable ahead of Sunday's postseason contest against the Atlanta Hawks. The veteran is once again on the injury report because of a right calf strain, an ailment he's been dealing with for a while now. The 36-year-old has averaged 10 points and six boards throughout the postseason, and […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoGabe Vincent Expected To Play In Game 4
Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent (toe) is expected to be in the lineup during Sunday's playoff battle with the Atlanta Hawks. The 25-year-old is dealing with a right great toe contusion, although he's continued to play through the ailment, so his name listed on the league's official injury report should be considered a formality at […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoBam Adebayo Dealing With A Quad Contusion
Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (quadriceps) is questionable ahead of Sunday's playoff matchup versus Atlanta. The 24-year-old is currently dealing with a quad contusion. However, he's continuously played through the injury, so it's unlikely he misses this pivotal contest, especially since there's a chance Kyle Lowry (hamstring) won't play. However, Adebayo has averaged just 9.3 […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoClint Capela May Play In Game 4
Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (knee) has a chance at suiting up for the playoff bout versus Miami. Capela hasn't played yet during the series after hyperextending his right knee during the play-in tournament. However, fantasy managers shouldn't get too excited if the big man is out there on Sunday, primarily since he may not […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoLou Williams Remains Out On Sunday
Atlanta Hawks guard Lou Williams (back) is out for Game 4 of the playoff series versus Miami. No surprise here, as the 35-year-old hasn't played a game yet this postseason. However, Williams wouldn't have contributed much of anything even if he was available, so it will be business as usual for DFS managers regarding lineup […]
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