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Mitchell Robinson Now Expected To Play Sunday
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (hand) is expected to make his return to the court Sunday against the Philadelphia 76ers. Robinson was looking like a game-time decision, but after a good pregame workout, head coach Tom Thibodeau said Robinson is likely to play. Barring any setback, Robinson should play for the first time since […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoTerry Rozier And LaMelo Ball Probable To Play Monday
Charlotte Hornets guards Terry Rozier (hip) and LaMelo Ball (wrist) are both listed as probable ahead of Monday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. Both Rozier and Ball took some hard falls near the end of Saturday's loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, but appear to have come away with nothing more but some soreness. […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoCody Zeller Out For Second Straight Game Monday
Charlotte Hornets center Cody Zeller (shoulder) will not play Monday against the San Antonio Spurs. Zeller will miss his second straight game as he is dealing with shoulder bursitis. This has paved the way for Bismack Biyombo to start and jump back on the fantasy radar as a decent source of rebounds and blocks. P.J. […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoJeff Green Available To Play Against Washington
Brooklyn Nets forward/center Jeff Green (shoulder) will play Sunday against the Washington Wizards. Green is dealing with a sore right shoulder, but earned a probable tag ahead of the game and was expected to play from the beginning. This is his shooting shoulder so it will be worth watching to see if Green's play is […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoBlake Griffin To Make Nets Debut Sunday
Brooklyn Nets forward/center Blake Griffin (knee, conditioning) is expected to play Sunday against the Washington Wizards. Griffin signed with the Nets a couple weeks ago and has been ramping up his conditioning and rehab of his knee before being cleared to play. That will finally come Sunday, but Griffin is also expected to be under […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoJaVale McGee Expected To Play Sunday
Cleveland Cavaliers center JaVale McGee (illness) is expected to play Sunday against the Toronto Raptors. McGee missed the last game with a non-COVID illness and was questionable coming into the contest before being upgraded to probable. McGee has been playing well lately with Kevin Love (calf) experiencing a setback and should slide back into his […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoMitchell Robinson Game-Time Decision Sunday
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (hand) is a game-time decision to play Sunday against the Philadelphia 76ers. Robinson was questionable coming into the day and has a metal plate in his surgically repaired hand. Robinson looks on track to play, but is just waiting for the final confirmation from the medical staff. If Robinson […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoPatrick Beverley Remains Sidelined Saturday
Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley (knee) will miss his fourth straight game on Saturday against the Charlotte Hornets. Beverley has been dealing with knee soreness and did not travel with the team for their most recent road trip. Reggie Jackson will likely get another spot start and has been hit-or-miss in the starting lineup. […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoSerge Ibaka Questionable To Play Saturday
Los Angeles Clippers forward/center Serge Ibaka (back) is questionable to play Saturday against the Charlotte Hornets. Ibaka has picked up the questionable tag three games in a row now, but has missed the last two as he recovers from a nagging back injury. If Ibaka is unable to go, Ivica Zubac becomes a must-start, especially […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoRudy Gobert Playing Against Raptors
Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (hip) is available to start on Friday against the Toronto Raptors. Gobert was a game-time decision after suffering a hip contusion on Thursday, but he should see his normal starting role on Friday. If Gobert were to suffer a setback of any kind, Derrick Favors is the next man up, […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoRudy Gobert Considered A Game-Time Decision Friday
Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (hip) is a game-time decision Friday against the Toronto Raptors. Gobert was questionable after suffering a left hip contusion in Thursday's loss to the Washington Wizards. Gobert's absence would leave a huge hole in Utah's defense, especially after dropping four out of their last six games. If Gobert is unable […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoJeremy Lamb Available To Play Against Miami
Indiana Pacers guard/forward Jeremy Lamb (knee) is available to play off the bench on Friday against the Miami Heat. Lamb has missed the past three games while dealing with soreness in his surgically repaired knee, but will make his return on Friday. Lamb significantly cooled down lately and was playing in the mid-teens off the […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoKelly Oubre Jr. Starting Against Memphis
Golden State Warriors forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (foot) is starting Friday against the Memphis Grizzlies after being listed as questionable. Oubre was actually doubtful to play at one point, but is now miraculously playing through a right foot sprain on Friday. Oubre and company with have to shoulder a heavy burden without Stephen Curry (tailbone). […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoStephen Curry Out Friday And Doubtful Saturday
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (tailbone) has been ruled out Friday against the Memphis Grizzlies and is in danger of missing Saturday's game as well. Curry is "still very sore" according to head coach Steve Kerr after taking a hard fall in Wednesday's game. Tailbone injuries typically last 1-3 games given the pain tolerance […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoAndre Iguodala Has Been Ruled Out Friday
Miami Heat forward Andre Iguodala (hip) will sit out Friday against the Indiana Pacers. Iguodala will miss his second straight game after leaving Tuesday with a hip injury. Iguodala's absence could open the door for newly acquired Trevor Ariza to step in and earn meaningful minutes right away. Ariza's conditioning is always a factor as […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoBen McLemore Will Be Available Against Pistons
Houston Rockets guard/forward Ben McLemore (ankle) is available to play Friday against the Detroit Pistons. McLemore will make his return to the court after a two-game absence, but will have a ton of competition for minutes with the Rockets getting healthier. With John Wall (knee) back in action, Kevin Porter Jr. will be the main […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoOG Anunoby Officially Back Against Jazz
Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby will start Friday against the Utah Jazz after being removed from the league's COVID-19 health and safety protocols. Anunoby has not played since Feb. 26 and will likely be eased back into the rotation given the lengthy absence. We have seen multiple players take some time to get back in a […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoJohn Wall Will Start Friday
Houston Rockets point guard John Wall (knee) will start Friday against the Detroit Pistons. Wall will be returning from a five-game absence and is likely to resume his regular role, but may see a dip in minutes given his injury history. Wall's return will push the red-hot Kevin Porter Jr. to the bench, decreasing his […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoDavis Bertans Out At Least Two Weeks With Calf Strain
Washington Wizards forward/center Davis Bertans (calf) will be sidelined for the next two weeks after an MRI revealed a calf strain in his right leg. Bertans left Thursday's game against the Utah Jazz with tightness and never returned. This is shaping up to be a lost season for Bertans after a breakout campaign last year. […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoTerrence Ross And Michael Carter-Williams Both Out Friday
Orlando Magic guards Terrence Ross (knee) and Michael Carter-Williams (illness) will not play Friday against the Brooklyn Nets. Both players were questionable Friday, as well as Thursday, but neither player will play in the back-to-back set. Chasson Randle got the spot start at point guard and will likely do so again while Dwayne Bacon should […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoJaVale McGee Pops Up On Injury Report With Illness
Cleveland Cavaliers center JaVale McGee (illness) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. McGee must have came down with the illness some time today and there have been no indication this is COVID-19 related. McGee was starting the pick up extra minutes here and there, but was not a serious […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoKelly Oubre Jr. Upgraded To Questionable Friday
Golden State Warriors forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (foot) is now questionable to play Friday against the Memphis Grizzlies. Oubre was doubtful coming into today, but has now been upgraded to questionable as he works through a right foot sprain. With Stephen Curry (tailbone) doubtful, the Warriors will need to heavily lean on Draymond Green and […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoCody Zeller Ruled Out Ahead Of Saturday
Charlotte Hornets center Cody Zeller (shoulder) will not play Saturday against the Los Angeles Clippers. Zeller was pulled from Wednesday's game after dealing with shoulder soreness and is now being ruled out over a day in advance. This does not bode well for Zeller's availability moving forward, but it does bode well for P.J. Washington. […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoTrevor Ariza Available To Play Friday
Newly acquired Miami Heat forward Trevor Ariza will be available to play Friday night against the Indiana Pacers. Ariza has not played at all this season because of the league's COVID-19 health and safety protocols and was taking up a roster spot on the Oklahoma City Thunder, but he could be in line for some valuable […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoMarc Gasol Remains Sidelined On Thursday
Los Angeles Lakers center Marc Gasol is out against the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday. Gasol has not played since before the All-Star break while in the league's COVID-19 health and safety protocols, but he should be somewhat near a return as players have been typically out for about two weeks, on average, due to the league's […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoTheo Maledon And Luguentz Dort Questionable Against Hawks
Oklahoma City Thunder guards Theo Maledon (thumb) and Luguentz Dort (toe) are questionable to play Thursday against the Atlanta Hawks. Maledon returned Tuesday from a one-game absence due to a sprained ankle and played 32 minutes, but picked up a thumb injury on his off hand. Dort, on the other hand, has now missed two […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoDarius Bazley Out Again Thursday
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Darius Bazley (shoulder) will not play Thursday against the Atlanta Hawks. Bazley has missed the past few games with a nagging shoulder injury, but there have not been many details surrounding how he suffered the injury. Regardless, Bazley's absence has lead to Aleksej Pokusevski entering the starting lineup. "Poku" has been […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoJimmy Butler Good To Go Against Memphis
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (ankle) will play and start Wednesday night against the Memphis Grizzlies. Butler turned his ankle in the win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday and was questionable coming into the contest. Despite this, Butler will resume his regular starting role on Wednesday and will likely not have any restrictions. If […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoHarry Giles III Earns Probable Tag Thursday
Portland Trail Blazers forward/center Harry Giles III (calf) is listed as probable to play Thursday against the New Orleans Pelicans. Giles has not played since February 14th and will likely be eased back into the lineup given the nature of calf injuries. Giles is likely suited best on your waiver wire, but he was a […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoBen McLemore Remains Sidelined With Ankle Injury
Houston Rockets guard Ben McLemore (ankle) has been ruled out Wednesday against the Golden State Warriors. McLemore missed the first leg of the back-to-back as well and Kevin Porter Jr. was given a ton of minutes. With Victor Oladipo (rest) out as well, Porter should see huge usage in the backcourt Wednesday. The good news […]
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