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Anthony Davis Questionable For Sunday Afternoon
Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (Achilles, hip) is questionable for Sunday's meeting with the Phoenix Suns. This injury isn't anything new, so he should be out there, barring a setback. Assuming Davis plays, he's a must-start fantasy option. But with LeBron James (ankle) questionable, Davis could be in line to see a significant bump […]
Dennis Clausen 9 months agoOG Anunoby Moving In The Right Direction
According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, speaking on NBA Countdown, New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (elbow) is expected to be re-evaluated at the end of next week. The 26-year-old has averaged 15.6 points, 4.6 boards, 1.8 steals, and 1.1 blocks in 14 games with the Knicks. Unfortunately, he had a loose bone fragment in his […]
Dennis Clausen 9 months agoJulius Randle Would Play Through Pain
According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, speaking on NBA Countdown, New York Knicks forward Julius Randle (shoulder) hasn't ruled out surgery. However, Wojnarowski added that while the situation is still "fluid," Randle would play through "pain and discomfort" and postpone any necessary surgery until the offseason. Of course, a surgical procedure may be required, regardless […]
Dennis Clausen 9 months agoQuentin Grimes Will Make Pistons Debut
Detroit Pistons guard Quentin Grimes (knee) will suit up on Saturday versus Orlando. This will be his first game as a Piston after spending the previous three years in New York. He averaged 8.6 points in 162 career games with the Knicks, although he had more than a few potent fantasy showings. With Marcus Sasser […]
Dennis Clausen 9 months agoRudy Gobert Won't Play Versus Brooklyn
Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (ankle) won't suit up on Saturday versus Brooklyn. He tweaked his ankle on Friday in the loss to Milwaukee. However, the injury must not be too serious, considering the multi-time MVP logged 38 minutes and ended the night with a double-double. Nevertheless, without Gobert in the lineup, Naz Reid will […]
Dennis Clausen 9 months agoDereck Lively II Probable Versus The Pacers
Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (nose) is probable for Sunday's matchup with Indiana. The rookie missed time because of a nose injury. He returned for the Mavs' final game before the All-Star break but came off the bench. However, Lively was back in the starting lineup on Friday in the win over Phoenix. Unfortunately, […]
Dennis Clausen 9 months agoLuka Doncic Probable Again On Sunday
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (nose) is probable for Sunday's matchup with Indiana. He took an inadvertent shot to the face before the All-Star break and has made routine appearances on the injury report ever since. However, barring a significant setback, Doncic should be good to go versus one of the worst defensive teams in […]
Dennis Clausen 9 months agoKhris Middleton Still Sidelined On Sunday
Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (ankle) remains out on Sunday versus Philadelphia. This will mark the veteran's seventh consecutive absence because of an ankle injury, which occurred before the All-Star break. While Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) and Damian Lillard should pick up the slack offensively, Bobby Portis, averaging 17.2 points and 7.1 boards without Middleton active […]
Dennis Clausen 9 months agoGiannis Antetokounmpo Expected To Face Philly
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is probable ahead of Sunday's matchup with Philadelphia. The multi-time MVP is constantly on the league's injury report, so fantasy managers likely aren't overly concerned. But if Antetokounmpo isn't on the floor versus the 76ers, Bobby Portis, Malik Beasley, and Jae Crowder could all see a significant bump on […]
Dennis Clausen 9 months agoDe'Aaron Fox Playing With Shoulder Issue
According to Jason Anderson of the Sacramento Bee, guard De'Aaron Fox has been playing with a right shoulder injury. Fortunately, the 26-year-old reported the issue is "minor" and hasn't had an MRI because it hasn't been "serious enough." Fox has played exceptionally well this season, averaging a career-high 26.8 points with 5.6 assists and 4.1 […]
Dennis Clausen 9 months agoTrae Young May Not Play On Sunday
Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (finger) is questionable for Sunday's game against Orlando. He scored only 11 points on Friday night and suffered a thigh injury during the contest. However, a finger issue that might keep him off the floor on Sunday night. Young has missed only five games this season. But if he can't […]
Dennis Clausen 9 months agoRudy Gobert Questionable Against The Nets
Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (ankle) is questionable heading into Saturday's matchup against the Nets. The multi-time Defensive Player of the Year reported after Friday's meeting with Milwaukee that he tweaked his ankle. However, he still logged 38 minutes and finished with a double-double with two blocks. That said, considering Brooklyn is one of the […]
Dennis Clausen 9 months agoOnyeka Okongwu Now In A Walking Boot
Atlanta Hawks forward/center Onyeka Okongwu (toe) is now in a walking boot. The 2020 No. 6 overall pick has missed the last two games because of a sprained left toe. He'll be re-evaluated in the next two weeks to see where he's at in the recovery process. However, fantasy managers shouldn't expect to see him […]
Dennis Clausen 9 months agoMarkelle Fultz Still Out Versus Detroit
Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz (knee) remains out for Saturday's showdown with the Detroit Pistons. The 25-year-old will now miss his second consecutive game because of his nagging left knee injury, the same one that's him kept off the floor for 35 games throughout the 2023-24 campaign. Of course, Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner are […]
Dennis Clausen 9 months agoTyler Herro Dealing With Foot Issue
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (foot) is questionable ahead of Friday's matchup with the Pelicans. The sharpshooter logged 38 minutes against the 76ers over a week ago, Miami's last game before the All-Star break. However, he's dealing with right foot discomfort, which could be enough to keep him off the floor. With Josh Richardson (shoulder) […]
Dennis Clausen 9 months agoMaxi Kleber Available On Thursday
Dallas Mavericks forward/center Maxi Kleber (nose) will play on Thursday night versus Phoenix. Like Luka Doncic and Dereck Lively II, Kleber has dealt with a nasal fracture of his own. He's also been burdened by a toe injury, which kept him off the floor for a few months this season. However, Kleber is good to […]
Dennis Clausen 9 months agoDereck Lively II Starting On Thursday
Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (nose) is officially active for Thursday's game against the Suns. He missed seven games because of a nose injury, which required surgical intervention. He returned for the Mavs' meeting versus the Spurs heading into the All-Star break. However, he came off the bench in that one. But he'll return […]
Dennis Clausen 9 months agoLuka Doncic Officially Good To Go
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (nose) is active on Thursday against Phoenix. He was listed as probable, so there wasn't any real concern from fantasy managers regarding his availability. The 24-year-old has averaged a career-high 34.2 points, 9.5 assists, and 8.8 rebounds this season, meaning he needs to be included in every fantasy lineup imaginable.
Dennis Clausen 9 months agoDonovan Mitchell Sitting Against Orlando
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (illness) won't play on Thursday against the Magic. He did participate in shootaround on Thursday morning, so that's a good thing regarding his health. However, the 27-year-old will get the night off to rest. Isaac Okoro, averaging 10.8 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 2.4 assists in 24 starts this season, will […]
Dennis Clausen 9 months agoBrandon Ingram Out Versus Houston
New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (illness) won't play on Thursday versus the Rockets. He has been under the weather, so he carried a questionable designation heading into this one. However, head coach Willie Green didn't rule out Ingram returning to the lineup for Friday's matchup against Miami. At any rate, CJ McCollum and Zion […]
Dennis Clausen 9 months agoIsaiah Hartenstein Will Play On Thursday
New York Knicks forward/center Isaiah Hartenstein (Achilles) will play on Thursday against the 76ers. The updates were positive over the last few days, so most had assumed Hartenstein would be back on the floor. However, head coach Tom Thibodeau indicated the 25-year-old would be under a "minutes guideline," meaning his fantasy ceiling could be significantly […]
Dennis Clausen 9 months agoBradley Beal Won't Play Against Dallas
Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (hamstring) won't play on Thursday versus Dallas. He tweaked his hamstring during a meeting with the Kings and didn't play the following night against Detroit, the Suns final game before the All-Star break. There was talk he'd be good to suit up. However, head coach Frank Vogel indicated Beal is […]
Dennis Clausen 9 months agoDe'Anthony Melton Will Return On Friday
Philadelphia 76ers guard De'Anthony Melton (back) won't play on Thursday versus the Knicks. However, the 25-year-old will return to the court on Friday against the Cavaliers. Melton has been sidelined for over a month because of a back issue, so there's a good chance he'll be limited in his first game back. With Kyle Lowry […]
Dennis Clausen 9 months agoIsaiah Stewart Suspended By The League
Detroit Pistons forward/center Isaiah Stewart will serve a three-game suspension for allegedly punching Suns forward Drew Eubanks on February 14. As a result, he won't play on Thursday versus the Pacers, and he'll also sit out meetings against the Magic and Knicks. The 22-year-old was out for eight games heading into the All-Star break because […]
Dennis Clausen 9 months agoDomantas Sabonis Doubtful Versus Spurs Thursday
Sacramento Kings forward/center Domantas Sabonis (illness) is doubtful heading into Thursday's meeting with the Spurs. He didn't practice on Wednesday, so most had assumed things were moving in this direction. However, now that he's officially doubtful, fantasy managers should start making alternative arrangements. Nonetheless, De'Aaron Fox should take on more of the scoring load without […]
Dennis Clausen 9 months agoLeBron James Out Versus The Warriors
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) won't play against the Warriors on Thursday. The multi-time MVP has battled an ankle injury of late, with multiple reports indicating he's received treatment for it. He did log 14 minutes in the All-Star game on Sunday evening. However, the Lakers are looking to make a postseason push, […]
Dennis Clausen 9 months agoLaMelo Ball Still Out On Thursday
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) won't play on Thursday against Utah. Ball has missed more than a few games this season. However, his latest ailment, right ankle Tendinopathy, has kept him off the floor for Charlotte's last 11 games. At this point, nobody can say for certain when Ball will be back in the […]
Dennis Clausen 9 months agoDereck Lively II Probable Against Phoenix
Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (nose) is anticipated to suit up for Thursday's clash with the Suns. The rookie suffered a nose injury and needed a procedure to correct it, forcing him to miss seven games. He returned on Wednesday versus the Spurs, Dallas' final game before the All-Star break. Unfortunately, Lively came off […]
Dennis Clausen 9 months agoLuka Doncic Expected To Face The Suns
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (nose) is listed as probable for Thursday's matchup with the Phoenix Suns. As expected, the 24-year-old has had an MVP-caliber season, averaging a career-high 34.2 points with 9.5 assists, 8.8 boards, and 1.4 steals. He's also shot 37.5% from deep, his best mark since entering the league in 2018. Doncic […]
Dennis Clausen 9 months agoBradley Beal Questionable For Thursday Evening
Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (hamstring) is questionable heading into Thursday's showdown with the Dallas Mavericks. The veteran suffered a left hamstring injury during a game versus the Sacramento Kings and didn't suit up the following night against Detroit, the final game for the Suns heading into the All-Star break. Without question, Beal has been […]
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