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Deandre Bembry Late Scratch With Hamstring
Toronto Raptors guard/forward Deandre Bembry (hamstring) is now out Tuesday against the Atlanta Hawks. The Raptors are extremely thin on the wing now after Bembry was a late scratch due to hamstring tightness. Malachi Flynn, OG Anunoby, Rodney Hood and Gary Trent Jr. should all be busy Tuesday as the remaining healthy wing players. Flynn […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoTrae Young Now A Game-Time Decision Against Raptors
Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (calf) is a game-time decision Tuesday against the Toronto Raptors. Young missed Sunday's game with a calf injury and was questionable coming into the day. If Young is ruled out again, expect Brandon Goodwin to get another spot start after scoring 17 points and dishing eight assists in 37 […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoDanilo Gallinari Out As Expected Tuesday
Atlanta Hawks forward Danilo Gallinari (foot) will not play Tuesday against the Toronto Raptors. Gallinari was doubtful coming into the contest so this should not come as a shock. With "Gallo" missing his second straight game, Kevin Huerter and Solomon Hill should see an uptick in minutes. Bogdan Bogdanovic went off for 32 points last […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoKelly Oubre Jr. Unlikely To Play Wednesday
Golden State Warriors forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (wrist) is listed as doubtful ahead of Wednesday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. This will likely result in Oubre's third straight game on the sidelines as he deals with a sprained wrist. Kent Bazemore has been earning a starting role and putting up decent numbers. The Warriors […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoJerami Grant No Longer Listed On Injury Report
Detroit Pistons forward Jerami Grant (knee) is no longer listed on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Grant had a three-game absence with a knee injury, but appears on track to make his return on Wednesday. One of Cory Joseph, Josh Jackson or Wayne Ellington should return to the […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoGiannis Antetokounmpo Questionable After Practicing Fully
Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is listed as questionable to play Wednesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Antetokounmpo went through a full practice and there is hope he will be able to play in this one, however it is the first game of a back-to-back set so he may miss one or both of these. […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoLonzo Ball Earns Doubtful Tag Ahead Of Wednesday
New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball (hip) is doubtful to play Wednesday against the New York Knicks. Ball has been in and out of the lineup due to a nagging hip injury and there is no timetable for his return with the Pelicans on the outside of the playoff picture. Naji Marshall and Kira Lewis […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoIsaiah Roby Now Available To Play Tuesday
Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Isaiah Roby (concussion) has been upgraded to be available Tuesday against the Utah Jazz. Roby was originally listed as "out" on the team's injury report, but has been upgraded to be available to play just a few hours before tip-off. Roby has not played since April 3rd due to a concussion […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoFantasy Basketball Category Streamers - Week 16
We're well in the weeds now as leagues have started getting into their playoff match ups based on your league settings. Now is the time to ditch your late rounder and utilize a streaming spot to squeeze out as much value as possible. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday all have six or less games on those […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoTyler Herro Will Play Against Portland
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (foot) is available Sunday against the Portland Trail Blazers. Herro continues to deal with minor foot soreness, but has yet to miss a game due to the injury and will play on Sunday. There is no minutes restriction to report, but if Herro is limited, Goran Dragic and Gabe Vincent […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoRajon Rondo Available Off The Bench Sunday
Los Angeles Clippers point guard Rajon Rondo (adductor) is available to play off the bench Sunday night against the Detroit Pistons. Rondo missed one game with an adductor injury and was questionable to play Sunday, but should return to a backup point guard role behind Reggie Jackson. With Patrick Beverley (hand) out for the next […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoSerge Ibaka Will Not Join Upcoming Road Trip
Los Angeles Clippers forward/center Serge Ibaka (back) will not join the team during the upcoming road trip starting Tuesday. That's another three games Ibaka will be sidelined as he still deals with a back injury and has no timetable for return. Ivica Zubac will continue to start and may start even when Ibaka comes back. […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoLaMarcus Aldridge Out Monday With Illness
Brooklyn Nets forward/center LaMarcus Aldridge (illness) will sit Monday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Aldridge has been ruled a day in advance yet it is a non-COVID illness and it is not a back-to-back set so it remains to be seen how serious his symptoms are. Aldridge's absence could lead to DeAndre Jordan reentering the rotation. […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoTobias Harris And Danny Green Not On Injury Report Monday
Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris (knee) and guard Danny Green (hip) are not listed on the injury report ahead of Monday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. Both Harris and Green sat out Saturday in the second night of a back-to-back with their respective ailments. Given both are removed from the injury report, these absences were […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoKyle Kuzma, Wesley Matthews, Marc Gasol Questionable Monday
Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma (calf), guard Wesley Matthews (Achilles) and center Marc Gasol (hamstring) are questionable Monday against the New York Knicks. All three missed Saturday's game against the Brooklyn Nets which led to Talen Horton-Tucker to get a spot start and other starters to fill the void. Horton-Tucker has been playing well […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoJaylen Nowell Available To Play Sunday Against Bulls
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jaylen Nowell (tibia) is available to play off the bench Sunday against the Chicago Bulls. Nowell has missed the past three games after leaving with a bone bruise on his right tibia, but has recovered enough to be active. Nowell will come off the bench on Sunday and should get extended run […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoTyler Herro Unsure For Sunday
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (foot) is questionable to play Sunday night against the Portland Trail Blazers. Herro has been dealing with foot soreness recently, but has yet to miss a game due to the ailment. The Heat don't play until late Sunday night so it may be hard to find a replacement in season-long […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoJordan Clarkson Doubtful To Play Against Wizards
Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (ankle) is doubtful to play Monday night against the Washington Wizards. This is the second straight game Clarkson has earned a doubtful tag and will likely miss his third straight as he recovers from a sprained ankle. Mike Conley (rest) has already been ruled out so if Clarkson can't go, […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoMike Conley Will Rest Monday Against Washington
Utah Jazz point guard Mike Conley (rest) will not play Monday against the Washington Wizards. Conley is just getting a maintenance day here as the Jazz enter a back-to-back set. Joe Ingles should get the spot start and has played well when Conley sits. As a starter, Ingles sees a 4.2 percent bump in usage […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoMaxi Kleber Out; Willie Cauley-Stein Available Sunday
Dallas Mavericks forward/center Maxi Kleber (leg) is out, but Willie Cauley-Stein (health and safety protocols) is available Sunday against the San Antonio Spurs. Kleber has missed a couple back-to-backs with the leg soreness, but returned and played 34 minutes on Thursday. The Mavericks are entering another back-to-back set so this is likely another maintenance day […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoDamyean Dotson Ruled Out Sunday
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Damyean Dotson (knee) will sit again Sunday against the New Orleans Pelicans. Dotson will miss his sixth-straight game due to a sore left knee after being listed as questionable. Dotson is usually on the outskirts of the rotation, but the Cavs are also without Darius Garland (ankle) and Collin Sexton (groin) tonight. […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoMatthew Dellavedova And Isaiah Hartenstein Starting
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Matthew Dellavedova and forward Isaiah Hartenstein are in the starting lineups Sunday against the New Orleans Pelicans. The Cavs are without their starting backcourt of Collin Sexton (groin) and Darius Garland (ankle_ so they decided to go bigger with Dellavedova manning the point and Hartenstein sliding in beside Kevin Love. "Delly" should […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoKyle Lowry Officially Back Sunday
Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry (toe) will play Sunday against the New York Knicks. Lowry is returning after a six-game absence due to a toe infection. Malachi Flynn has been excellent as a starter and will likely be sent back to the bench, but still have a role with Fred VanVleet out. Lowry should […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoGorgui Dieng Still Dealing With Shoulder Injury
San Antonio Spurs forward/center Gorgui Dieng (shoulder) is questionable Friday against the Denver Nuggets. Dieng suffered a shoulder sprain in his Spurs debut, but has been able to play the last two games after missing two games. Dieng does not have a clear path to minutes with Jakob Poeltl and Drew Eubanks taking away the […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoLonnie Walker IV Questionable Friday Night
San Antonio Spurs guard Lonnie Walker IV (wrist) is questionable to play Friday against the Denver Nuggets. Walker has missed nine straight games with the wrist injury, but is expected back at some point during this road trip. The road trip spans until April 14th so it's unclear when he will actually return, but it […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoWesley Matthews Starting For Kyle Kuzma Thursday
Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward Wesley Matthews will start Thursday against the Miami Heat with Kyle Kuzma (calf) out. Kuzma was originally starting for LeBron James (ankle) as the Lakers get thinner on the wing. Matthews is a low-end threes and steals streamer as a starter and Montrezl Harrell should also see some extra run on […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoLarry Nance Jr. Lost Close To 20 Pounds Due To Illness
Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Larry Nance Jr. (illness) has lost close to 20 pounds dealing with an undisclosed illness over the past week and a half. Nance has not played since March 27th and looks like he could be a ways away from getting back into game shape given this news. Kevin Love has been starting […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoMalachi Flynn Making First Career Start Thursday
Toronto Raptors guard Malachi Flynn will earn his first career start on Thursday with Deandre Bembry (suspension) out against the Chicago Bulls. Flynn has been a solid streamer with Kyle Lowry (foot) and Fred VanVleet (hip) out, both of which also received a one-game suspension. Flynn and the Raptors still have four games left in […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoMyles Turner To Sit Against Orlando
Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (ankle) will not suit up Friday night against the Orlando Magic. Turner will miss his second straight game with a sprained ankle and is likely a little ways out from returning, given the fact he was ruled out over a day in advance. Goga Bitadze started and played well in […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoMalcolm Brogdon And Domantas Sabonis Questionable Friday
Indiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon (hip) and forward/center Domantas Sabonis (ankle) are questionable to play Friday against the Orlando Magic. Both players were questionable on Wednesday with their respective ailments, but were ultimately ruled out before tip-off. They will likely end up being game-time decisions so make sure to check back before the games lock. […]
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