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James Harden Still Searching For First Triple-Double
Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden has been dominant to start the year, narrowly missing a triple-double in Monday's win over the Indiana Pacers. Harden finished with 29 points, 11 assists, nine rebounds, five three-pointers and two steals in 35 minutes. Harden's flirted with a triple-double in all of his game's this year as head coach […]
Dale Johnson 2 years agoPrecious Achiuwa Grabs 22 Rebounds Off The Bench
Toronto Raptors center Precious Achiuwa was a monster of the glass in the win over the Miami Heat Monday night. Achiuwa grabbed 22 rebounds to go along with 10 points and a block in 33 minutes off the bench. Achiuwa became the first player in Raptors team history to record 20+ rebounds when coming off […]
Dale Johnson 2 years agoShai Gilgeous-Alexander Will Miss Second Straight Game Tuesday
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (hip) will sit out Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Gilgeous-Alexander will miss his second straight game with a hip injury as the Thunder are likely exercising caution with him. Tre Mann saw the spot start on Saturday without Gilgeous-Alexander, but it was Luguentz Dort who had a […]
Dale Johnson 2 years agoJosh Giddey Will Sit Out Tuesday's Contest
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Tuesday's matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers. Giddey sprained his right ankle in Sunday's loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves and is already being ruled out more than a day in advance, which does not bode well for his status moving forward. Giddey's […]
Dale Johnson 2 years agoJustise Winslow Ruled Out Monday Against Nuggets
Portland Trail Blazers forward Justise Winslow (ankle) will not play Monday night against the Denver Nuggets. Winslow was questionable coming into the contest with a right ankle sprain, but was ultimately ruled out. Portland will likely use a combination of Jerami Grant, Josh Hart and Nassir Little Monday as they look to replace Winslow's 25.0 […]
Dale Johnson 2 years agoScottie Barnes Surprisingly Questionable Monday
Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (ankle) is questionable to play Monday against the Miami Heat. This is surprising as Barnes left Saturday's games against Miami with a right ankle sprain and head coach Nick Nurse expected him to miss "some time". Barnes was slated to get an MRI on the ankle, so that should provide […]
Dale Johnson 2 years agoJosh Hart Pulls Down 16 Rebounds In Win
Portland Trail Blazers forward Josh Hart was a monster on the glass in Sunday's win against the Los Angeles Lakers, finishing with 16 rebounds in 36 minutes. Hart has proven he does not need to score much to provide solid fantasy value as he also contributed nine points, five assists and two steals. Hart's been […]
Dale Johnson 2 years agoAnthony Davis Hosts Block Party Against Portland
Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (back) put on a defensive clinic Sunday against the Portland Trail Blazers, finishing with 22 points, 10 rebounds, six blocks, three assists and two steals in 36 minutes. His back injury was clearly a non-issue as Davis recorded three of his six blocks in the first quarter and notched […]
Dale Johnson 2 years agoKyle Anderson Out Sunday, Unlikely To Play Monday
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson (back) has been ruled out Sunday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Anderson left Friday's game against the Utah Jazz with back spasms and did not return. Anderson has already been ruled out one game due the injury and is looking doubtful to play Monday. With Anderson out, look for a […]
Dale Johnson 2 years agoJaxson Hayes Will Make Season Debut Sunday
New Orleans Pelicans center Jaxson Hayes (elbow) is available to play Sunday against the Utah Jazz. Hayes has missed the start of the season due to offseason elbow surgery, but will make his way back to the court on Sunday. Hayes has a plethora of big men ahead of him in the rotation, so he […]
Dale Johnson 2 years agoTerry Rozier Downgraded To Out Sunday
Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (ankle) has been officially ruled out Sunday against the Atlanta Hawks. Rozier was doubtful to play Sunday after being seen with a walking boot Friday night, but was still optimistic about playing. Given his optimism, Rozier seems to have avoided a long-term injury, but he will still miss at least […]
Dale Johnson 2 years agoCameron Johnson Questionable With Hip Injury
Phoenix Suns forward Cameron Johnson (hip) is questionable to play Sunday night against the Los Angeles Clippers. Johnson suffered a hip contusion after taking a hard fall in Friday's loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. Johnson was able to finish the game, but was limited to just 22 minutes and was limited in Saturday's practice. […]
Dale Johnson 2 years agoAnthony Davis Starting Against Blazers
Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (back) will play and start as usual Sunday against the Portland Trail Blazers. Davis has been dealing with back soreness to start the season and had a hard fall on Thursday night, but was able to finish the game against the Los Angeles Clippers and practiced on Saturday. If […]
Dale Johnson 2 years agoJaxson Hayes Questionable To Play Against Jazz
New Orleans Pelicans center Jaxson Hayes (elbow) is still looking to make his season debut and is questionable to play Sunday night against the Utah Jazz. Hayes is still recovering from offseason elbow surgery and was also listed as questionable Friday night before being ruled out. If active, Hayes will likely take some minutes away […]
Dale Johnson 2 years agoShai Gilgeous-Alexander Listed As Questionable Sunday
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (hip) is questionable to play against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night. Gilgeous-Alexander has been on a tear to start the season, but seems to have suffered a left hip contusion in Saturday night's loss to the Denver Nuggets. Given his injury history, the Thunder may decide to rest […]
Dale Johnson 2 years agoAlex Len The Latest Sacramento Player To Enter COVID Protocols
Sacramento Kings center Alex Len has entered the league's COVID-19 health and safety protocols and will be out for the near future. Len is the second Kings player to be reported in the protocols on Thursday, following point guard De'Aaron Fox. With Marvin Bagley III and Richaun Holmes (eye) on the shelf, Len was the remaining […]
Dale Johnson 3 years agoIsh Smith Not Listed On Friday's Injury Report
Charlotte Hornets guard Ish Smith is not listed on the injury report ahead of Friday's game with the Portland Trail Blazers. Smith is poised to make his return to the court for the first time since Dec. 5. LaMelo Ball is questionable and would take a big chunk of Smith's fantasy value if he is […]
Dale Johnson 3 years agoLaMelo Ball May Return Friday
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball is questionable to play Friday against the Portland Trail Blazers. Ball has cleared the league's COVID-19 protocols and was able to get in some practice time with Charlotte's G-League team, but he may need a little more time to get his conditioning back. If Ball does return, expect Cody Martin […]
Dale Johnson 3 years agoBobby Portis Has Entered NBA's COVID-19 Protocols
Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Bobby Portis has entered the league's COVID-19 health and safety protocols and will likely be out for a 10-day period. Portis joins teammate Giannis Antetokounmpo on the shelf for likely the next week. DeMarcus Cousins is one of the remaining centers for Milwaukee and is likely to see starter's minutes moving forward, unless […]
Dale Johnson 3 years agoRussell Westbrook Enters League's COVID-19 Protocols
Los Angeles Lakers point guard Russell Westbrook will not play Friday against the Minnesota Timberwolves after entering the league's health and safety protocols. It's yet another blow to the league and the Lakers, who have won three straight. Avery Bradley has also entered protocols, so Los Angeles has signed free-agent Isaiah Thomas to a 10-day […]
Dale Johnson 3 years agoTyrese Maxey A Late Scratch Thursday
Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (quad) will not play Thursday against the Brooklyn Nets. The Sixers are starting to make a pattern with the late additions to the injury report as Maxey was not listed anywhere coming into Thursday. Maxey is reportedly dealing with a quad contusion he likely picked up Wednesday against Miami. With […]
Dale Johnson 3 years agoJimmy Butler Out, Tyler Herro Questionable Friday Against Magic
Miami Heat guard/forward Jimmy Butler (tailbone) is out, but guard Tyler Herro (quad) is questionable to play Friday against the Orlando Magic. Butler will miss his fifth-straight game with a bruised tailbone as he continues to rehab back in Miami. Herro got banged up Monday against the Cavs and sat out Wednesday against the Sixers, […]
Dale Johnson 3 years agoChristian Wood Out Thursday, Could Return Saturday
Houston Rockets center Christian Wood (knee) will not play Thursday against the New York Knicks, but is expected to return Saturday against the Detroit Pistons. Wood was originally out for Thursday's game, then upgraded to questionable before being ruled out again. Despite this, the Rockets are expected to bring Wood back to action on Saturday […]
Dale Johnson 3 years agoMo Bamba Questionable Against Miami
Orlando Magic center Mo Bamba (ankle) is questionable Friday against the Miami Heat. Bamba has already missed one game with a sprained ankle and is in jeopardy of missing his second straight on Friday. Chuma Okeke got the spot start without Bamba on Wednesday with Wendell Carter Jr. moving to center. Carter would be the […]
Dale Johnson 3 years agoCole Anthony And Gary Harris Questionable Friday
Orlando Magic guards Cole Anthony (ankle) and Gary Harris (hamstring) are both questionable to play Friday against the Miami Heat. Anthony missed six games in November with a sprained ankle so it is a bit worrisome to see the same injury pop up again. Harris, on the other hand, was a late scratch with hamstring […]
Dale Johnson 3 years agoDe'Aaron Fox Has Entered League's Health And Safety Protocols
Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox is one of many Sacramento players expected to be moved into the league's health and safety protocols. The Kings already have several players and staff members in the league's protocols, and they are expected to have more reported. This is a huge blow to the team, but unfortunately they will […]
Dale Johnson 3 years agoTorrey Craig Will Play Against Pistons
Indiana Pacers forward Torrey Craig (illness) will play Thursday against the Detroit Pistons. Craig was questionable coming into Thursday and missed Wednesday's contest with the illness. Craig is back in the lineup, but he's been out of the rotation for a few games and does not hold any fantasy value. Craig is, however, someone to […]
Dale Johnson 3 years agoMalcolm Brogdon Will Sit Thursday
Indiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles) will not play Thursday against the Detroit Pistons. Brogdon is a late addition to the injury report as he is reportedly dealing with Achilles soreness. For someone who misses as many games as Brogdon does, hopefully there is nothing serious going on here. With T.J. McConnell (wrist) also out, […]
Dale Johnson 3 years agoThomas Bryant Expected Back Sometime In January
Washington Wizards head coach Wes Unseld Jr. stated the Wizards expect center Thomas Bryant (knee) to return from injury at some point in January. The team was expecting Bryant back in December, but Bryant needs more time to get back into game shape. Bryant's return could complicate things with centers Daniel Gafford and Montrezl Harrell […]
Dale Johnson 3 years agoKyle Kuzma Will Play Against Sacramento
Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma will play Wednesday against the Sacramento Kings. Kuzma missed two games while in the league's COVID-19 health and safety protocols, but has been cleared to come back to game action. Deni Avdija will likely move back to the bench with Kuzma returning. Kuzma's conditioning may play a factor Wednesday, but […]
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