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LaMelo Ball Likely To Play On Friday
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (illness) is listed as probable for Friday's matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The star point guard is dealing with an illness, but it doesn't seem to be too severe since he's appeared in the last three games and should play in this one. Over the previous three contests, Ball has […]
Alex Fischbein 1 week ago
Tari Eason Listed As Questionable Against Thunder
Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (leg) is considered questionable on Monday for the big-time matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder. The team may keep him out for injury management reasons after his lower leg kept him out of a big chunk of games earlier this season. Dillon Brooks (knee), Amen Thompson (shoulder), and Alperen Sengun […]
Alex Fischbein 2 weeks ago
Dillon Brooks Questionable With Knee Injury On Monday
Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks (knee) has been listed as questionable for the Monday night matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder due to a knee contusion. Brooks was able to clock 30 minutes on the court in their last game on Saturday, but he's now one of three starters considered questionable while Fred VanVleet (ankle) […]
Alex Fischbein 2 weeks ago
Alperen Sengun Tagged As Questionable On Monday
Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (back) is dealing with some lower-back soreness, which caused the team to list him as questionable for Monday's matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder. He just posted 30 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, and one block across 37 minutes against the Sacramento Kings on Saturday, so the big man may […]
Alex Fischbein 2 weeks ago
Amen Thompson Considered Questionable Against Thunder
Houston Rockets guard/forward Amen Thompson (shoulder) drew a questionable tag for Monday's matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to right shoulder soreness. The 22-year-old has seen a sizeable jump in his stats across the board this year despite a lower usage percentage from his rookie year (17.3% vs 18.5). In terms of Monday night's […]
Alex Fischbein 2 weeks ago
Guerschon Yabusele Available Against Trail Blazers On Monday
Philadelphia 76ers forward Guerschon Yabusele (eye) will remain in the lineup on Monday for the matchup with the Portland Trail Blazers. He's wearing protective glasses for the time being while his eye heals from an abrasion against the Chicago Bulls on February 24. The 29-year-old saw the court for 27 minutes on Saturday and registered […]
Alex Fischbein 2 weeks ago
Paul George Tagged As Questionable On Monday
Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (groin) apparently picked up a new injury after the team listed him as questionable with groin soreness. The 76ers are set to take on the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday with an almost completely different looking team than the first time these two met on December 30. If George is […]
Alex Fischbein 2 weeks ago
Quinten Post Likely To Play On Monday
Golden State Warriors center/forward Quinten Post (ankle) is dealing with an ankle sprain but is still considered probable to play against the Charlotte Hornets on Monday. The rookie seven-footer saw his eighth start of the season on Saturday and registered 16 points, nine rebounds, one assist, one block, and one steal on 6-for-15 shooting and […]
Alex Fischbein 2 weeks ago
Jonathan Kuminga Remains Sidelined Monday Against Hornets
Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (ankle) has been ruled out for the 26th consecutive game on Monday and will not suit up against the Charlotte Hornets. The good news is that he resumed practicing last week, but there hasn't been any official word on a return date yet. In the meantime, Jimmy Butler III […]
Alex Fischbein 2 weeks ago
Julius Randle Remains Sidelined On Friday
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (groin) will miss a 13th consecutive game on Friday due to the groin strain he suffered in January. The Timberwolves are set to take on the Utah Jazz without either one of their starting bigs, Anthony Edwards (suspension), and possibly Donte DiVincenzo (questionable - toe). That means the team will […]
Alex Fischbein 2 weeks ago
Donte DiVincenzo Considered Questionable Against Jazz
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo (toe) has drawn a questionable tag for Friday's game against the Utah Jazz due to the toe injury that kept him out for over a month. Thursday was his first game back since January 15, so it wouldn't come as a big surprise if the Timberwolves decide to ease him […]
Alex Fischbein 2 weeks ago
Anthony Edwards Suspended, Will Miss Friday's Game
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (suspension) has been suspended for receiving his 16th technical foul of the season and will miss Friday's game against the Utah Jazz. This is only a one-game suspension, so he should return on Sunday to face the Phoenix Suns. In the meantime, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Terrence Shannon Jr. should both […]
Alex Fischbein 2 weeks ago
Joel Embiid Will Miss Remainder Of The Season
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) will officially miss the remainder of the season due to the same knee issues he's been experiencing since last season. The team issued a statement that said they are working with Embiid and "top specialists" to figure out the best treatment for his ongoing knee troubles. They also stated […]
Alex Fischbein 2 weeks ago
Zion Williamson Sidelined On Friday Against Suns
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (conditioning) will be sidelined on Friday for the second half of their back-to-back against the Phoenix Suns. He's officially listed on the injury report as "return to competition reconditioning," but it was pretty much expected since he hasn't been playing back-to-backs. Bruce Brown may see a bigger chunk of […]
Alex Fischbein 2 weeks ago
CJ McCollum Will Rest On Friday
New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (rest) has been ruled out for the Friday night rematch against the Phoenix Suns while he receives a rest day. This is the back half of a back-to-back, and the Pelicans are fresh off of a win over the Suns on Thursday where McCollum posted 19 points, four rebounds, […]
Alex Fischbein 2 weeks ago
Grayson Allen Considered Doubtful Against Pelicans
Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen (foot) is dealing with foot soreness and has been listed as doubtful for Friday's rematch against the New Orleans Pelicans. The Duke product saw the court for 16 minutes on Thursday and failed to score a single point on seven shots. Now that he's doubtful to play, and Bradley Beal […]
Alex Fischbein 2 weeks ago
Bradley Beal Remains Out On Friday
Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (calf) has been ruled out for the second consecutive game with calf tightness. This is going to be his 19th absence of the season, so the Suns will likely continue to tinker with lineups. On Thursday, Nick Richards and Bol Bol started next to each other in the front court […]
Alex Fischbein 2 weeks ago
Lauri Markkanen Ruled Out Friday Against Timberwolves
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (back) has been ruled out for Friday's matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves for injury management on his lower back. The dynamic 27-year-old has been dealing with a plethora of injuries since joining the Jazz, and they tend to lean on the more careful side since they're not competing for the […]
Alex Fischbein 2 weeks ago
Hornets Signing Malachi Flynn To 10-Day Contract
According to Ron Boone of The Charlotte Observer, the Charlotte Hornets are signing free-agent guard Malachi Flynn to a 10-day contract on Friday. The 26-year-old last played for the Detroit Pistons last season after being traded several times from the Toronto Raptors, to the New York Knicks, and finally to the Pistons. In four seasons, […]
Alex Fischbein 2 weeks ago
Kel'el Ware Probable To Face Atlanta
Miami Heat forward Kel'el Ware (ankle) has appeared on the injury report as probable to face the Atlanta Hawks on Monday. He's dealing with some discomfort in his left ankle, so they'll likely just make sure he feels good to go in warm-ups. In their last game on Sunday against the Milwaukee Bucks, Ware posted […]
Alex Fischbein 3 weeks ago
Tyler Herro Considered Probable On Monday
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (shoulder) is dealing with shoulder soreness but has been listed as probable for Monday's matchup with the Atlanta Hawks. The 25-year-old is enjoying one of the best seasons of his six-year career with averages of 24.2 points, 5.6 assists, 5.5 rebounds, 3.7 threes, and 2.7 turnovers per game. On top […]
Alex Fischbein 3 weeks ago
Ben Simmons Won't Suit Up Monday Against Detroit
Los Angeles Clippers forward Ben Simmons (knee) will sit out of Monday's game against the Detroit Pistons for injury management on his left knee. The point-forward has appeared in three games since joining the Clippers but hasn't been able to play in back-to-backs. While he's returned solid fantasy value in deeper leagues, his health continues […]
Alex Fischbein 3 weeks ago
T.J. McConnell Considered Questionable On Monday
Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (ankle) has been tagged as questionable due to an ankle sprain for Monday's game against the Denver Nuggets. The veteran backup has only missed one game so far this season and is in danger of missing his first since November 8. He's averaging 9.8 points, 4.5 assists, 2.5 rebounds, and […]
Alex Fischbein 3 weeks ago
Alexandre Sarr Questionable Monday Versus Nets
Washington Wizards forward Alexandre Sarr (ankle) has been tagged as questionable for Monday's matchup with the Brooklyn Nets while he continues to deal with an ankle sprain. The rookie big man was unable to play on Sunday and has played in just two games out of the last 11. If Sarr is forced to remain […]
Alex Fischbein 3 weeks ago
Nikola Vucevic A Late Addition To Injury Report, Considered Probable
Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (calf) has been added to the team's injury report on Monday afternoon while he deals with calf tightness. Right now, the veteran big man is considered probable to play against the Philadelphia 76ers, but popping up on the injury report this late is never a good sign. If he's unable […]
Alex Fischbein 3 weeks ago
Nikola Jovic Will See Specialist Tuesday For Fractured Hand
Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (hand) suffered a fractured shooting hand during Sunday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks and was not able to return after the first quarter. The team reported that X-rays were taken and they showed a break on his second metacarpal. There's a strong possibility that Jovic will miss an extended period […]
Alex Fischbein 3 weeks ago
Mark Williams Ruled Out Monday Against Sacramento
Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams (foot) has been ruled out of Monday's game against the Sacramento Kings with injury management on his left foot. This is partially expected since Williams hasn't played both halves of a back-to-back and the Hornets have a game against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday. Jusuf Nurkic should see a […]
Alex Fischbein 3 weeks ago
Julius Randle May Return This Week
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (adductor) has missed the last 10 games with an adductor injury but could be slated to return during the team's current road trip. As reported by Shams Charania of ESPN, the team is "optimistic" about getting the three-time All-Star back during their road trip, along with Donte DiVincenzo (toe). Randle […]
Alex Fischbein 3 weeks ago
Timberwolves Optimistic That Donte DiVincenzo Will Return During Road Trip
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo (toe) hasn't played since January 15 due to a toe injury that he suffered against the Golden State Warriors. At the time, reports stated that he would avoid surgery and was set to be out for at least three weeks. Now, according to Shams Charania of ESPN, the team is […]
Alex Fischbein 3 weeks ago
Nicolas Claxton Deemed Active On Monday
Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (nasal) remains on the team's injury report for his nasal fracture but has been listed as active for their Monday night matchup with the Washington Wizards. The 25-year-old has had his fair share of struggles with injuries this season but has appeared in 49 games while averaging 10.2 points, 7.6 […]
Alex Fischbein 3 weeks ago