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Jimmy Butler Now Out On Sunday Afternoon
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (personal) won't play on Sunday afternoon versus Boston. He was listed as questionable as of Saturday evening. However, the team allowed him time away to deal with the death of a family member. Miami has a back-to-back left on the schedule heading into the All-Star break. While nothing has been […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoShaedon Sharpe Undergoes Successful Surgery
Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe (abdomen) underwent successful core muscle surgery on Friday. He will be re-evaluated in six weeks. The 20-year-old hasn't played since mid-January. He appeared to be progressing. However, the Trail Blazers will be without him for a while. Sharpe averaged 15.9 points, 5.0 boards, and 2.9 assists in 32 games […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoBojan Bogdanovic Scores 11 Points For New Team
New York Knicks forward Bojan Bogdanovic had 11 points in 33 minutes in Saturday's loss to Indiana. He added three boards, one assist, and one steal. The veteran sharpshooter, who was dealt by the Pistons on Thursday, made his first appearance as a Knick. While he struggled shooting the ball, going 3-for-10 from the field […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoVasilije Micic Makes A Name For Himself On Saturday
Charlotte Hornets guard Vasilije Micic debuted for his new team on Saturday versus Memphis. The 30-year-old rookie was traded from OKC on Thursday. He looked fantastic in his first appearance with the Hornets, logging 26 minutes off the bench and finishing just one assist shy of a double-double. Micic, who made a name for himself […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoTyrese Haliburton Finally Logs 30 Minutes On Saturday
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) was cleared to play in Saturday's matchup with the New York Knicks. The All-Star ended the night with a double-double, amassing 22 points and 12 assists. This type of production is what fantasy managers have come to expect from Haliburton this season. However, he missed time with a hamstring […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoAlec Burks Scores 22 Points In Knicks Debut
New York Knicks guard Alec Burks debuted with his new team on Saturday versus the Indiana Pacers. The former Piston came off the bench in this one. Although Jalen Brunson was unequivocally the game's top producer, Burks scored 22 points in just 22 minutes. The Knicks moved on from Immanuel Quickley and Quentin Grimes, so […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoJalen Brunson Shines After One-Game Absence
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (ankle) was available for Saturday's matchup against the Indiana Pacers. After the All-Star tweaked his ankle in Tuesday's win over the Memphis Grizzlies, he didn't suit up on Thursday versus the Dallas Mavericks. But he was back in the lineup for the meeting with Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers. […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoXavier Tillman Sr. Won't Play On Sunday
Boston Celtics forward/center Xavier Tillman Sr. (knee) won't play on Sunday against Miami. The 25-year-old, who was traded from Memphis on Thursday, continues to deal with a knee injury. He'll now miss his sixth straight contest, so it's anyone's guess when he'll be ready to make his C's debut. Tillman has plenty to offer. However, […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoJimmy Butler Questionable On Sunday Afternoon
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler is questionable for Sunday's game against Boston. The veteran is tending to a personal matter, so there's a chance he won't be out there for the matinee versus the Celtics. Fortunately, he's not injured, which has been an issue this year. But if Butler doesn't suit up, Tyler Herro, Terry […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoKyle Lowry, Hornets Agree To Buyout, Heading To Philly
According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, guard Kyle Lowry and the Hornets have agreed to a contract buyout. Additionally, the veteran will sign a $2.8 million deal with Philadelphia, his hometown team. Lowry was traded to Charlotte on Thursday after spending the last few seasons in Miami. However, his production has declined since joining the […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoAlec Burks To Make Knicks Debut On Saturday
New York Knicks guard Alec Burks will play on Saturday against the Indiana Pacers. It will be the veteran's first game with the Knicks, and it comes after he averaged 12.6 points in 43 games with the Pistons this season. Burks probably won't be a consistent fantasy contributor. However, with Jalen Brunson (ankle) questionable and […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoBojan Bogdanovic Will Play Against The Pacers
New York Knicks forward Bojan Bogdanovic will play on Saturday night versus the Indiana Pacers. The veteran was traded from Detroit ahead of the deadline. In 28 games with the Pistons this season, he averaged 20.2 points, 3.4 rebounds, and shot an impressive 41.5% from behind the arc. Bogdanovic could need a few games to […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoTyrese Haliburton Will Play Versus New York
According to Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle, guard Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) will be available on Saturday against the New York Knicks. The 23-year-old missed nine games in January because of a hamstring issue. Unfortunately, he's been limited since returning, logging 22 minutes or fewer in four of his previous six appearances. Haliburton is ramping […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoOKC Adding Bismack Biyombo
Free-agent center Bismack Biyombo will sign with the Oklahoma City Thunder. He'll earn the minimum, but it's a necessary move for a team looking to bolster depth underneath the rim. The 2011 No. 7 overall pick has bounced around the league over the years, making stops in Charlotte, Toronto, Orlando, and Phoenix before most recently […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoSpencer Dinwiddie Expected To Play On Tuesday
According to ESPN's Dave McMenamin, Los Angeles Lakers guard Spencer Dinwiddie is expected to practice with his new team on Monday. From there, he's predicted to be active for Tuesday's meeting with the Detroit Pistons. The 2014 No. 38 overall pick was traded to the Raptors from Brooklyn on Thursday. But he didn't last in […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoP.J. Washington To Play Versus OKC
According to Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd, forward PJ Washington will play on Saturday versus the Thunder. Washington has shown flashes of promise since entering the league in 2019. He's averaged 13.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks in 304 games with the Hornets. However, the 25-year-old hasn't had a consistent role in Charlotte […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoDaniel Gafford To Make Mavs Debut On Saturday
According to Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd, center Daniel Gafford will play on Saturday versus OKC. Gafford was with the Wizards since halfway through the 2020-21 campaign. However, he's coming off his best season in Washington, averaging 10.9 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 2.2 blocks in 45 appearances. Although the 25-year-old won't start, he could […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoKyrie Irving Will Suit Up Versus The Thunder
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (thumb) will play on Saturday versus Oklahoma City. Irving missed several games recently because of a sprained thumb. Although he's appeared on the injury report since returning for the February 5 meeting with Philly, he's been out there. Not only that, but Irving has played at a quality level in […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoLuka Doncic Good To Go Versus OKC
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (nose) will play on Saturday versus OKC. The 24-year-old took an inadvertent elbow to the face a week ago, so he's been dealing with the repercussions ever since. However, it hasn't impacted his play on the court, considering he's scored at least 35 points in four of his previous five […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoMo Bamba Out Against Washington
Philadelphia 76ers center Mo Bamba (knee) won't play on Saturday versus the Washington Wizards. Even with Joel Embiid (knee) out of the equation, Bamba still hasn't received much action. He most recently logged 16 minutes on Friday night against the Atlanta Hawks, finishing with three points, three rebounds, three blocks, and a steal. It's unlikely […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoTyrese Maxey Likely To Return On Saturday
Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (illness) is listed as probable for Saturday's matchup with Washington. The All-Star wasn't feeling well on Friday night, so he wasn't in the lineup for the loss to Atlanta. Newly acquired Cameron Payne got the start in that one and had a fantastic debut with his new team, ending with […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoAlperen Sengun Won't Play On Saturday
Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (back) will miss Saturday's game in Atlanta. The 21-year-old is burdened by a back issue, and he played just 21 minutes in Friday's three-point loss to the Toronto Raptors. Unfortunately, he struggled on the scoring end in that one, ending the night with just seven points. It will be Sengun's […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoSpencer Dinwiddie To Sign With The Lakers
According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, free-agent guard Spencer Dinwiddie intends to sign a deal with the Los Angeles Lakers. The veteran was moved to Toronto from Brooklyn on Thursday, although he never got a chance to suit up for the Raptors, with both parties agreeing to a contract buyout. Dinwiddie has had one […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoDevin Booker Off The Injury Report
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (hip) isn't listed on the injury report heading into Saturday's game against the Golden State Warriors. The 27-year-old didn't suit up on Thursday versus the Utah Jazz. However, he's played heavy minutes all season, so he likely needed some rest. Booker has averaged a career-high 27.9 points throughout the 2023-24 […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoD'Angelo Russell Good To Go Friday
Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell (knee) will play on Friday night versus the New Orleans Pelicans. The 27-year-old didn't suit up on Thursday against the Denver Nuggets because of left knee soreness. However, he's good to go. Russell was quiet to begin the 2023-24 campaign. But he averaged 22.7 points and shot 45.9% from […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoMax Christie Gets MRI On Right Ankle
According to Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham, guard Max Christie (ankle) underwent an MRI. The 20-year-old, who's already been ruled out for Friday's meeting with the Pelicans, tweaked his right ankle during Thursday's matchup with the Denver Nuggets. The team is still awaiting the results, and the medical staff will examine him on […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoGordon Hayward Won't Play Until After All-Star Break
According to OKC head coach Mark Daigneault, forward Gordon Hayward (calf) won't debut for the Thunder until after the All-Star break. Fortunately, it appears the veteran is nearing a return to the court after missing well over a month while still with the Charlotte Hornets. But at least there is light at the end of […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoBuddy Hield Starting Versus The Hawks
According to Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse, guard Buddy Hield will start on Friday night against the Atlanta Hawks. The 31-year-old was traded ahead of the deadline on Thursday after spending time in Indiana over the last few seasons. He's been a sporadic fantasy producer this season, currently averaging 12.0 points, the second-lowest mark […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoTyrese Maxey Ruled Out Versus Atlanta
Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (illness) won't play against the Hawks on Friday night. The All-Star isn't feeling well, so fantasy managers hope he gets better in time for Saturday's matchup with the Washington Wizards. Without Maxey, newly acquired Cameron Payne will enter the starting lineup and is worth streaming in deep fantasy setups. At […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoPhilly Hoping Joel Embiid Will Return This Season
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) underwent surgery on Tuesday to repair his left meniscus. He's expected to miss up to eight weeks, at least. However, the team is optimistic the reigning MVP will return this season. "We're hopeful," said president of basketball operations Daryl Morey when asked about Embiid's potential comeback this year. "Feedback […]
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