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Bogdan Bogdanovic Diagnosed With Avulsion Fracture In Knee
Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (knee) has been diagnosed with an avulsion fracture in his right knee. It has also been reported his knee has some soft tissue inflammation and a bone bruise while there is no timetable for his return. This is a huge blow for the Hawks who are in the midst of […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoWesley Matthews Out Sunday With Achilles Soreness
Los Angeles Lakers guard Wesley Matthews (Achilles) will not play Sunday against the Houston Rockets. Matthews had surgery on his left Achilles before, but this is only soreness in his right Achilles and there is nothing suggesting this is more than a rest day. Matthews will look to get back on the court Tuesday while […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoJosh Okogie Will Play On A Minutes Limit Sunday
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Josh Okogie (hamstring) will come off the bench Sunday against the San Antonio Spurs. Okogie has missed the past six games with the injury and will have a strict minutes limit Sunday in his return. Okogie can be avoided for now, but he did have back-to-back 30 minute games to start the […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoKarl-Anthony Towns Out Sunday
Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (wrist) will not play Sunday against the San Antonio Spurs. Towns returned to action Saturday and played 37 minutes after missing a few games with a dislocated wrist, but will rest Sunday on the second night of a back-to-back. The team stressed this was expected as a part of their […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoRichaun Holmes And Buddy Hield Questionable For Monday
Sacramento Kings forward/center Richaun Holmes (ankle) and guard Buddy Hield (ankle) are both questionable Monday against the Indiana Pacers. Hield picked up the injury in Saturday night's thrashing by the Portland Trail Blazers while Holmes was a late scratch just before the game. The Kings went small Saturday without Holmes, shifting Marvin Bagley III to […]
Dale Johnson 4 years ago76ers List Seven Players As Questionable Saturday
The Philadelphia 76ers could be severely undermanned Saturday against the Denver Nuggets with seven players listed as questionable due to health and safety protocols. Following a positive COVID-19 test by guard Seth Curry on Thursday, Joel Embiid, Danny Green, Tobias Harris, Shake Milton, Vincent Poirier, Paul Reed, Matisse Thybulle have all been ruled questionable Saturday. […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoJalen Brunson, Josh Richardson, Dorian Finney-Smith Out
The Dallas Mavericks had a positive COVID-19 test Thursday prior to their flight home from Denver and Jalen Brunson, Josh Richardson and Dorian Finney-Smith all remained in Denver following contact tracing. All three players have been ruled out Saturday against the Orlando Magic, which is a huge blow to Dallas, as these players could be […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoStephen Curry Starting, Andrew Wiggins Up In The Air
The Golden State Warriors will have point guard Stephen Curry (ankle) available, but forward Andrew Wiggins (quad) is still questionable to play Friday against the Los Angeles Clippers. Curry tweaked his ankle late Wednesday night against the Clippers, but his status was never really in question after downplaying the injury. Wiggins, on the other hand, […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoDe'Aaron Fox Will Play Against Toronto
Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox (hamstring) will play Friday against the Toronto Raptors. Fox tweaked his hamstring Wednesday and left the game after only five minutes. Thankfully, the team is just calling it "tightness" as Fox appears to have avoided a major injury. The Kings enter the first night of a back-to-back so Fox […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoAnthony Davis And Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Out Friday
Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (groin) and guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (ankle) will not play Friday against the Chicago Bulls. Davis is likely just resting on the second night of a back-to-back, as he has been frequently on the injury report as questionable, but typically ends up playing. Caldwell-Pope, on the other hand, was close […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoObi Toppin Still At Least A Week Away From Playing
New York Knicks forward Obi Toppin (calf) is still at least a week away from returning to the court, despite warming up ahead of Friday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Head coach Tom Thibodeau stated it will "take some time" before Toppin is ready to play again. Calf injuries are always tough, as they […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoEvan Fournier Ruled Out Against Houston
Orlando Magic guard/forward Evan Fournier (back) will not play Friday against the Houston Rockets. Fournier has been struggling with back spasms and had a real shot at playing Friday. Fournier, however, will miss his fourth straight game with the ailment and should be considered questionable for Saturday against the Dallas Mavericks. James Ennis will get […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoKawhi Leonard Will Play Against Warriors
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard will start Wednesday night against the Golden State Warriors. Head coach Ty Lue said Leonard was feeling good and wanted to play in more games this season. This is a huge development for fantasy managers, as Leonard is a first-round talent, but likely slipped in drafts due to concerns over […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoTyrese Haliburton Will Play Against Chicago
Sacramento Kings guard Tyrese Haliburton (wrist) will play Wednesday against the Chicago Bulls. Haliburton has missed the past two games with a bone bruise in his left wrist. Thankfully, this is not his shooting wrist, but the breakout rookie could still see some shooting regression if the injury still persists. Haliburton has been a great […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoKentavious Caldwell-Pope Questionable Against Spurs
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (ankle) is questionable Thursday against the San Antonio Spurs. Caldwell-Pope has missed two straight games with an ankle sprain, but could return Thursday. The Lakers are in entering a back-to-back set, so Caldwell-Pope should be considered questionable for both. If Caldwell-Pope returns, Kyle Kuzma will likely return to the […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoLeBron James, Anthony Davis Questionable For Thursday
Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward LeBron James (ankle) and forward/center Anthony Davis (groin) are questionable to play Thursday against the San Antonio Spurs. James has been a common reoccurrence on the injury report, but has not missed a game this season. Davis, on the other hand, is popping up with a right adductor strain and this […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoSuns-Raptors Game Could Be Postponed
Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul and Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry met on Wednesday to discuss whether or not to move forward with Wednesday night's match up in Phoenix. Given the events going on in Washington, D.C., the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics players walked off the court but returned and the game […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoJosh Jackson Inactive Against Bucks
Detroit Pistons guard/forward Josh Jackson (ankle) will not play Wednesday against the Milwaukee Bucks. Jackson suffered an ankle injury Sunday, but there was optimism he would suit up Wednesday. That, unfortunately, was not the case and he will miss his second-straight game with the injury. Wayne Ellington is getting another start and is a threes […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoMarkelle Fultz Leaves Game With Serious Knee Injury
Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz (knee) left Wednesday night's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers and will not return. Fultz landed on his knee awkwardly and had trouble walking, clutching his left knee almost immediately after landing. Hopefully it looked worse than it actually was, but this could be a serious knee injury for Fultz, who […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoReggie Bullock Good To Go Wednesday
New York Knicks guard Reggie Bullock (knee) was in danger of missing Wednesday's contest against the Utah Jazz, but he will play and start. Bullock has some soreness in his knee, but not enough where it will cost him a game. Bullock has been starting in the absence of Alec Burks (ankle), who is out […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoMaurice Harkless Inactive Versus Boston
Miami Heat forward Maurice Harkless (forearm) will not suit up Wednesday against the Boston Celtics. Harkless started the season opener, but has since be well outside the normal rotation. His injury will not impact much, but Kelly Olynyk will get his second-straight start and is looking like a speculative in add in season-long leagues. Olynyk […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoDennis Smith Jr. And Omari Spellman Active Wednesday
New York Knicks guard Dennis Smith Jr. (quad) and forward Omari Spellman (quad) are active Wednesday against the Utah Jazz. Smith has played in one game this season and will likely make his return Wednesday, but Austin Rivers and Immanuel Quickley have both been playing well off the bench behind Elfrid Payton. As for Spellman, […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoDavid Nwaba Starting Again For Injured Danuel House Jr.
The Houston Rockets are starting forward David Nwaba again for the injured Danuel House Jr. (back) on Wednesday against the Indiana Pacers. House with miss his second-straight game with a back injury and Nwaba is slated to grab his second-straight start. Nwaba started off the year hot with numerous players out due to medical and […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoChristian Wood Out Wednesday Against Indiana
Houston Rockets forward/center Christian Wood (knee) has been ruled out Wednesday against the Indiana Pacers. Wood was a game-time decision coming into the contest, but looks like the knee issue is enough to have him sit. DeMarcus Cousins, who has been disappointing thus far, will grab the spot start without Woods. Cousins could be worth […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoMarcus Smart In, Jeff Teague Out Wednesday Night
The Boston Celtics will be without guard Jeff Teague (ankle) again Wednesday against the Miami Heat, but will get guard Marcus Smart (thumb) back after a one-game absence. Smart's return will likely push Tremont Waters back to the bench who will take a huge hit in fantasy value. Teague, missing his second straight, should give […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoKawhi Leonard Not Listed On Injury Report Despite Back-To-Back
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard is not listed on the injury report ahead of Wednesday night's game against the Golden State Warriors. As you may know, Leonard, who played 37 minutes on Tuesday, typically sits one of the back-to-back sets. In fact, if Leonard suits up, this would be the first time he plays both […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoMarcus Morris And Paul George Questionable Wednesday
Los Angeles Clippers forwards Marcus Morris (knee) and Paul George (ankle) are questionable to play Wednesday night against the Golden State Warriors. Morris has not played at all this season with knee soreness and is most likely going to sit, as we have not heard much of an update on his progress. George, however, was […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoIsaac Okoro Will Play And Start Against Magic
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Isaac Okoro (foot) will play and start against the Orlando Magic Wednesday night. Okoro is returning after a foot sprain and could be eased back into game shape. However, the Cavs are missing breakout guard Darius Garland (shoulder) for the next week and could rely on the rookie Okoro. Cedi Osman is […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoEvan Fournier Out Again Wednesday Night
Orlando Magic guard Evan Fournier (back) is out Wednesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers due to back spasms. This will be the third straight game missed by Fournier due to back spasms after leaving the game on December 31st. Dwayne Bacon has been the starter and will continue to do so with Fournier out. Bacon has […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoFantasy Basketball Category Streamers - Week 3
Another week down and we are now starting to see where team rotations are heading while some navigate injuries or COVID-19 complications. Congrats to the managers starting off the season 2-0 and for the others, there is still a lot of season left! Ja Morant (ankle), Spencer Dinwiddie (knee), Karl-Anthony Towns (wrist), Alec Burks (ankle), […]
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