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Kristaps Porzingis Good To Go Monday
Dallas Mavericks forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (back) is playing Monday against the Orlando Magic. Porzingis has been dealing with back tightness, but was able to play 26 minutes on Saturday after missing three games due to the ailment. Porzingis was listed as probable for this one which could have been a precaution given the big man's […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoKeldon Johnson Ruled Out Monday
San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson will not play Monday against the Brooklyn Nets. Johnson missed the past two games due to the league's COVID-19 health and safety protocols, but he has since been cleared and is just ramping up his conditioning to get back into game shape. Johnson's eventual return will probably happen sometime this […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoFantasy Basketball Category Streamers - Week 11
We have finally made it to the All-Star break and with that looming next week, we have a two-week match up for fantasy. The two weeks leave a ton of streaming potential in lineups while also adding some additional acquisitions. There are three teams with six games over the next two weeks: the New Orleans […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoCody Zeller Ruled Out Against Warriors
Charlotte Hornets center Cody Zeller (hip) will not play Friday against the Golden State Warriors. Zeller's minutes were trending down before leaving Wednesday's game with a hip contusion and was doubtful coming into this contest. P.J. Washington and Bismack Biyombo will likely see a big boost in minutes with Washington being the more attractive option […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoDennis Schroder Set To Return Friday
Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder will return to the starting lineup Friday night against the Portland Trail Blazers. Schroder has been away from the team due to the league's COVID-19 health and safety protocols, but he has been cleared and will slide back into his starting role. Schroder had a great game before missing four […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoBam Adebayo Will Start Friday
Miami Heat forward/center Bam Adebayo (knee) is active and starting Friday against the Utah Jazz. Adebayo is dealing with knee soreness and was questionable to play, but will start and have a tall task against Rudy Gobert and the top-seeded Jazz. If Adebayo is limited, Precious Achiuwa and Kelly Olynyk would likely see more minutes. […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoJonas Valanciunas Starting Friday
Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas (thigh) will play and start Friday against the Los Angeles Clippers. Valanciunas was a game-time decision while dealing with a sore thigh, but he will play in the back-to-back set against the Clippers. It's possible Valanciunas may be limited considering they just played Thursday, but he should still be safe […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoDario Saric Out With Ankle Sprain
Phoenix Suns forward/center Dario Saric (ankle) will not play Friday against the Chicago Bulls. Saric has now had injuries to both ankles over the past couple weeks, but was questionable to play Friday so this should be a short-term injury. With Saric out, Cameron Johnson, Jae Crowder and Frank Kaminsky should all see more run. […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoTyrese Haliburton Could Miss Multiple Games
Sacramento Kings guard Tyrese Haliburton (calf) has been ruled out Friday against the Detroit Pistons and will be re-evaluated when the team returns to Sacramento. It was reported Haliburton started feeling soreness in his left calf during their loss to the New York Knicks on Thursday. Given the nature of calf injuries and how easy […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoCam Reddish Downgraded To Out Against Thunder
Atlanta Hawks guard/forward Cam Reddish (Achilles) will not play Friday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. This will make the third straight absence for Reddish with Achilles soreness, an ailment which caused him to miss games earlier in the season as well. Achilles injuries can be serious so the Hawks will likely exercise cautious without rushing […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoHamidou Diallo Out Friday Against Hawks
Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Hamidou Diallo (groin) will miss Friday's contest against the Atlanta Hawks. Diallo suffered a groin injury on Wednesday and did not return so he may be in for a multi-game absence. This is unfortunate given how well Diallo was playing, but with his injury the Thunder have called up Ty Jerome […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoDeMar DeRozan Might Play Against Pelicans
San Antonio Spurs guard/forward DeMar DeRozan (personal) is questionable to play Saturday against the New Orleans Pelicans. DeRozan has been away from the team due to a family emergency, but he could play on Saturday after a one-game absence due to game postponements. If DeRozan is able to play, Luka Samanic or Lonnie Walker IV […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoLaMarcus Aldridge Dealing With Wrist Soreness
San Antonio Spurs forward/center LaMarcus Aldridge (wrist) is questionable to play Saturday against the New Orleans Pelicans. Aldridge had just returned to play from a right hip flexor and right wrist soreness has been added to the list of injuries he has accumulated this year. The Spurs are already without Rudy Gay (health and safety […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoTyler Herro To Miss Third Straight Game
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (hip) is out again Friday against the Utah Jazz, marking his third straight game on the sidelines. Herro was questionable so there was some optimism he would play, but this leaves Miami without one of their top scorers against the best team in the league. Without Herro, Goran Dragic, Kendrick […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoDavis Bertans Questionable Again Saturday
Washington Wizards forward/center Davis Bertans (knee) is questionable to play Saturday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Bertans was questionable Thursday, but ended up missing the game against the Denver Nuggets with knee soreness. The Wizards are entering a back-to-back set on Saturday and Sunday so it is possible Bertans misses at least one of them. Deni […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoKristaps Porzingis Expected To Play Saturday
Dallas Mavericks forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (back) is expected to play Saturday against the Brooklyn Nets. Porzingis is officially listed as questionable, but both he and head coach Rick Carlisle expect Porzingis to return barring any setbacks. The Mavericks are going to need Porzingis back if they want to compete in the loaded West and have […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoFantasy Basketball Category Streamers - Week 10
Week 10 will likely be known as the week of back-to-backs as a total of 21 teams are playing in a back-to-back set this week. Beware of older and/or banged up players who may sit at any point this week. The Memphis Grizzlies surprisingly sat players on Saturday to rest so no team is safe. […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoJaMychal Green Questionable To Return Friday
Denver Nuggets forward/center JaMychal Green (shoulder) is questionable to return Friday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Green was probable coming into the contest with a right shoulder strain, but lasted just one minute before tweaking his left shoulder. Green was seen on the bench with an ice pack wrapped around his shoulder. If Green is out […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoKyle Lowry Ruled Out Against Minnesota
Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (thumb) will not play Friday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Lowry came down to a game-time decision and head coach Nick Nurse is labeling him as "day-to-day". Nurse even said Lowry could be listed as probable next game after they see him go through his game-day workout. With Lowry out, Fred […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoD.J. Augustin Starting Over Bryn Forbes Friday
Milwaukee Bucks guard D.J. Augustin will start Friday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Bucks are on a five-game losing streak and need to make some changes while Jrue Holiday (health and safety protocols) is still out. Augustin will push Bryn Forbes to the bench who was serviceable as a three-pointer streamer. Augustin could […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoSemi Ojeleye And Javonte Green Coming Off The Bench Friday
Boston Celtics forward Semi Ojeleye and guard Javonte Green will come off the bench Friday against the Atlanta Hawks. Kemba Walker (rest) and Daniel Theis (finger) are back for this game and the Celtics will start their normal, bigger lineup. Ojeleye has been starting for the injured Theis and put up some low-end lines while […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoDillon Brooks Out Against Pistons
Memphis Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks (thigh) will not play Friday against the Detroit Pistons. Brooks is dealing with some thigh soreness and does not sound like he will be out for long. Regardless, the Grizzlies are getting De'Anthony Melton (shoulder) and Desmond Bane (personal) back so there are a lot of options for Memphis to […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoSekou Doumbouya Available Against Memphis
Detroit Pistons forward Sekou Doumbouya (concussion) is available to play Friday against the Memphis Grizzlies. Doumbouya was getting limited minutes with Detroit before missing the past three games with a concussion. However, Blake Griffin (trade rumors) is now sitting out which could lead to Doumbouya getting extra development. Doumbouya is still behind Jerami Grant and […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoDe'Anthony Melton Expected To Play Friday
Memphis Grizzlies guard De'Anthony Melton (shoulder) is expected to play Friday against the Detroit Pistons. Melton has missed six straight games with a shoulder strain, but head coach Taylor Jenkins "expects Melton to be available to play" on Friday. That does not exactly confirm his return, but Melton should be in the lineup barring any […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoDevonte' Graham Now Doubtful For Saturday
As an update to a previous report, Charlotte Hornets guard Devonte' Graham (knee) is now doubtful to play Saturday against the Golden State Warriors. Graham was questionable and had little hope to play, but this almost seals the deal of Graham missing the game. Malik Monk would be a good streamer for points and threes […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoWill Barton Available To Play Friday Night
Denver Nuggets guard/forward Will Barton (personal) is available to play Friday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Barton has missed the past three games due to personal reasons and was questionable coming into this contest, but he appears on track to play. Barton could come off the bench or push Michael Porter Jr. out of the […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoJames Wiseman And Kevon Looney Out For Back-To-Back
Golden State Warriors centers James Wiseman (wrist) and Kevon Looney (ankle) are ruled out for both Friday against the Orlando Magic and Saturday against the Charlotte Hornets. Wiseman has been nearing his return this week and head coach Steve Kerr hinted he could return this weekend, but that will not be the case. As for […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoHarry Giles III Remains Out On Saturday
Portland Trail Blazers forward Harry Giles III (calf) will not play Saturday against the Washington Wizards. Giles was diagnosed with a calf strain which has a high chance of reaggravation so the Blazers are likely taking it slow given the amount of injuries they already have. Carmelo Anthony has been the next man up for […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoDevonte' Graham Listed As Questionable Saturday
Charlotte Hornets guard Devonte' Graham (knee) is questionable to play Saturday against the Golden State Warriors. Graham left last Saturday's game with the knee injury, but had games postponed so did not actually miss any playing time. However, Graham is in danger of missing this Saturday and would likely cede more minutes to starters Terry […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoDraymond Green Expected To Play Friday
Golden State Warriors forward/center Draymond Green (ankle) is expected to play Friday against the Orlando Magic. Green was dealing with a sore right ankle and head coach Steve Kerr expects him to play on Friday, but will likely come down to a game-time decision after testing his ankle early. If Green is unable to go, […]
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