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No Ben Simmons Against Detroit
Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons (back) won't play on Thursday against the Pistons. He's dealing with a nerve impingement in his back. However, reports suggest that the issue isn't as severe as the one that kept him off the floor for over two months this season. With this in mind, the former 76er might also […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoCameron Johnson Out On Thursday
Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson (ankle) won't play on Thursday versus Detroit. He sprained his right ankle during Tuesday's win over the Philadelphia 76ers, ending his night after only eight minutes of work. The 28-year-old averaged a career-high 16.6 points in Brooklyn last season. However, Johnson has logged nearly three points less during the 2023-24 […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoOchai Agbaji Won't Be Back On Tuesday
Toronto Raptors guard Ochai Agbaji (calf) won't return to Tuesday's game against the Pelicans. He lasted only 16 minutes, ending the night with three points. With Scottie Barnes (hand) out indefinitely, Agbaji has gotten more involved. The 23-year-old entered Tuesday night coming off a 13-point, nine-rebound effort versus the Hornets on Sunday. Hopefully, Agbaji won't […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoCameron Johnson Won't Return On Tuesday
Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson (ankle) won't return to Tuesday's matchup with Philadelphia. He tweaked his right ankle early in the first half, so he'll finish the night with six points in eight minutes of work. The former Sun just got back into the starting lineup a few games ago. However, it now appears he […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoJusuf Nurkic Will Suit Up Versus Denver
Phoenix Suns guard Jusuf Nurkic (calf) will play on Tuesday night against the Nuggets. The 2014 No. 16 overall pick was on the injury report for Sunday's game versus OKC because of neck spasms. However, he played and finished with 31 rebounds, a franchise record. But Nurkic was dealing with calf soreness heading into this […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoMaxi Kleber Available Against Indiana
Dallas Mavericks forward/center Maxi Kleber (knee) will play on Tuesday against the Indiana Pacers. He's battled several injuries this season, including a toe issue that kept him out for over two months. The 32-year-old also fractured his nose a few weeks back. However, Kleber's current knee soreness likely isn't anything for fantasy managers to be […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoLuka Doncic Cleared For Action On Tuesday
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (ankle) will play against the Pacers on Tuesday evening. The 2018 No. 3 overall pick has lived on the injury report for most of the 2023-24 campaign. But his latest ailment, a sprained right ankle, hasn't been severe enough to keep him off the floor. Doncic is having another fantastic […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoVictor Wembanyama Cleared For Tuesday Night
San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama (shoulder) is good to go for Tuesday's clash with the Rockets. The rookie has been plagued by routine ailments throughout his inaugural season. However, he's only missed six games, far less than most had anticipated. Wembanyama has had a fantastic season and is working toward a Rookie of the […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoCameron Payne Will Play Tuesday
Philadelphia 76ers guard Cameron Payne (illness) will suit up for Tuesday's meeting with the Nets. He has been under the weather and didn't play on Sunday against the Dallas Mavericks, leaving the arena before opening tip to get some rest. Under usual circumstances, Payne wouldn't see much attention from the fantasy community. But with Tyrese […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoLuka Doncic Questionable Again For Tuesday
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's meeting with the Indiana Pacers. He's been dealing with several injuries of late. However, an ankle issue is his latest ailment. The 25-year-old appeared on the injury report before Sunday's loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Yet, Doncic still ended the afternoon with a game-high 38 […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoJusuf Nurkic Back On The Injury Report
Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic (calf) is considered questionable for the meeting with Denver on Tuesday evening. The 29-year-old appeared on the injury report before Sunday's game against OKC because of neck spasms. However, it must not have been much of an issue, considering he amassed 31 rebounds, a new Suns' franchise record. But now […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoJerami Grant Ruled Out Against Minnesota
Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (quadriceps) won't play on Monday versus Minnesota. The 29-year-old injured his quad during Saturday's meeting with the Memphis Grizzlies and exited after logging just 15 minutes. Grant has averaged 21.1 points this season, so replacing that kind of production won't be easy. With Deandre Ayton (hand) also sidelined on […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoDeandre Ayton Out Again
Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (hand) won't play on Wednesday against the Timberwolves. The 25-year-old missed the last two games because of a sprained hand. He was listed as questionable on the injury report, so fantasy managers had hoped he'd be back on the floor. However, Ayton will miss another game. In the meantime, […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoRussell Westbrook Has Surgery On Monday
Los Angeles Clippers guard Russell Westbrook (hand) underwent surgery on Monday. The 35-year-old fractured his left hand on Friday night versus the Washington Wizards. He's expected to make a complete recovery, and there is hope he'll be back before the postseason commences. Nonetheless, Westbrook is nowhere near the player he once was. He's averaged a […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoGiannis Antetokounmpo Now Out On Monday
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (Achilles) won't play on Monday against the Clippers. The multi-time MVP was listed as questionable because of Achilles soreness. He attempted to go through pregame warmups. However, he cut things short, so it's apparent things didn't go well. At any rate, fantasy managers should expect Antetokounmpo to appear on the […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoCameron Payne Questionable For Tuesday Night
Philadelphia 76ers guard Cameron Payne (illness) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. He was listed on Sunday's injury report heading into the meeting with the Dallas Mavericks. However, he was ruled out before opening tip and left the arena. The 29-year-old has averaged 9.7 points and 3.3 assists in nine games with […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoDonovan Mitchell Out At Least Three More Games
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (knee) will miss at least the next three games. The All-Star has sat out the last two contests because of a bone bruise in his left knee. While many had hoped the injury would only be a short-term issue, Chris Fedor of The Plain Dealer reported Mitchell underwent Platelet Rich […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoJalen Brunson Has a Knee Contusion
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (knee) was injured in Sunday night's win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Playing less than one minute, the former Villanova Wildcat exited with what appeared to be a severe left knee injury. However, it seems the Knicks dodged a bullet, with head coach Tom Thibodeau reporting that X-rays were negative. […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoKhris Middleton Officially Out Against The Clippers
Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (ankle) is officially out on Monday against the Clippers. The 32-year-old is nearing a month on the shelf, although he has practiced in a limited capacity of late. However, with Middleton still out of the equation, Jae Crowder should continue to take his place in the lineup. Crowder has averaged […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoCam Thomas Out Again Versus Memphis
Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas (ankle, foot) won't play in Monday's matchup with Memphis. The 22-year-old injured his ankle and foot late in a meeting with the Grizzlies a week ago, keeping him off the floor for Brooklyn's previous three contests. As a result, Dennis Schroder has been more involved offensively. However, with Ben Simmons […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoJordan Clarkson Off The Injury Report
Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (illness) isn't listed on the NBA's official injury report heading toward Monday's contest against the Washington Wizards. The veteran wasn't feeling well and didn't suit up on Saturday against the Miami Heat, allowing Talen Horton-Tucker to get more involved. Clarkson combined for just nine points in his previous two games, […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoWalker Kessler Still Out On Monday
Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (foot) won't play in Monday's game against the visiting Wizards. The 22-year-old will now miss his third consecutive contest because of a sprained foot. As a result, Taylor Hendricks should continue to fill the hole in the lineup. The 2023 No. 9 overall pick has shown flashes of promise in […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoJaren Jackson Jr. Likely Out Against Brooklyn
Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr. (quadriceps) isn't expected to play on Monday in Brooklyn. The reigning Defensive Player of the Year has missed the previous two games because of a quadriceps issue. It's unlikely the Grizzlies will rush him back, considering the team is a long shot to make the postseason. At any rate, […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoJerami Grant Expected To Miss Monday's Game
Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (quadriceps) is doubtful ahead of Monday's game in Minnesota. He logged 15 minutes on Saturday night against Memphis before exiting with quadriceps soreness, so an injury designation was expected. The Blazers are hurting on the offensive end, considering Malcolm Brogdon (elbow), Scoot Henderson (adductor), and Shaedon Sharpe (abdomen) aren't […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoDeandre Ayton Questionable Versus Minnesota
Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (hand) is questionable for Monday's matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves. He's missed the last two games because of a sprained hand, an injury he sustained during a recent loss to the Miami Heat. The 25-year-old hasn't been ruled out, so it seems he's improving. However, if Ayton misses another […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoDevin Booker Officially Out Against OKC
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (ankle) won't play on Sunday versus OKC. He injured his ankle and exited Saturday's loss to the Houston Rockets and didn't return, so most had already planned to be without him. Although X-rays were negative, fantasy managers should expect the 27-year-old to miss at least a few games. Luckily for […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoJusuf Nurkic Probable On Sunday Night
Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic (neck) is listed as probable ahead of Sunday night's showdown with OKC. The Suns recently listed their official injury designations, and Nurkic is on the report because of neck spasms. Fortunately, it doesn't appear it will be enough to keep the 29-year-old off the court. However, things happen, so Bol […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoKhris Middleton Not Expected Back On Monday
Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (ankle) is unlikely to return for Monday's matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers. He has practiced lately, albeit in a limited capacity. However, the veteran isn't ready, although there have been reports indicating things are moving in a positive direction. Middleton hasn't played in nearly a month, and it's unknown […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoBrandin Podziemski Out Again Versus Boston
Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski (knee) remains out for Sunday's game in Boston. He'll now miss a second consecutive contest. But considering he had a questionable tag, it suggests he could be back when the Warriors meet the Bucks on Wednesday night. Nonetheless, with Andrew Wiggins (personal) also out, Klay Thompson, who had 14 […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoStephen Curry Expected To Suit Up Versus Boston
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (knee) is expected to face the Celtics on Sunday. The 35-year-old logged at least 30 minutes in each game of the Warriors' current road trip, so many had assumed he'd sit this one out. However, barring a setback during warmups, he'll be out there. While Curry's presumed availability should […]
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