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Robert Covington Earns Questionable Tag For Friday’s Game
LA Clippers power forward/center Robert Covington (hand) has been tagged as questionable to play in Friday's contest vs. Philadelphia due to a right hand sprain. Covington sustained the ailment during Tuesday's loss to the Nuggets, a contest in which he knocked down four triples for the second straight outing. The veteran has scored in double […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJames Harden Will Suit Up For Friday’s Game
Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard James Harden (quad) has not been listed on the team's injury report ahead of Friday's contest vs. the Clippers. Harden was held out of the second leg of a back-to-back earlier in the week, before taking a knee to the quad during Wednesday's game. He briefly departed due to the ailment, […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoChris Paul Returns To Action For Thursday’s Game
Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul (thumb) has been cleared to play in Thursday's contest vs. Denver, marking his first in-game action since Feb. 16. Paul, the league's leading assist man (10.7 per game), missed 15 games due a fractured thumb. With the 12-time All-Star back in the mix, Cameron Payne is set to reclaim […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoBones Hyland Drops 16 Points In Just 18 Minutes Tuesday
Denver Nuggets point/shooting guard Bones Hyland accumulated his seventh consecutive game in double figures with a 16-point performance in Tuesday's win over the Clippers. Hyland has been instant offense among the Nuggets' second unit, but he has averaged three made triples and shot the ball at 50 percent from deep in his most recent seven-outing […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoGoran Dragic Unlikely To Suit Up For Wednesday’s Game
Brooklyn Nets point guard Goran Dragic (knee) has been listed as doubtful to play in Wednesday's contest against Memphis due to a sore left knee. Dragic played through the ailment to log 32 minutes Monday, but he shot 3-for-11 from the floor during that contest. His likely absence paves the way for Patty Mills to […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoSeth Curry Picks Up Questionable Tag For Wednesday’s Game
Brooklyn Nets shooting guard/small forward Seth Curry (ankle) has been deemed questionable to suit up for Wednesday's contest against the Grizzlies due to a sprained left ankle. The ailment forced Curry to leave Monday's outing after just 12 minutes, leaving him with a scoreless performance. Curry's absence paved the way for Patty Mills to take […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoWendell Carter Jr., Gary Harris Questionable For Wednesday
Orlando Magic power forward/center Wendell Carter Jr. (wrist, ankle) and shooting guard/small forward Gary Harris (knee) have been deemed questionable to play in Wednesday's game against the Thunder, the second leg of a back-to-back. Carter logged a team-high 19 points during Tuesday's win over the Warriors, and an absence would pave the way for Chuma […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJordan Poole Drops Game-High 26 Points Tuesday
Golden State Warriors point guard Jordan Poole continued to embrace his ever-widening role within the team's offense during Tuesday's defeat to Orlando, as he dropped a game-high 26 points. Poole has now reached the 20-point plateau in 10 straight outings, a stretch in which he is averaging 25.2 PPG. In addition to his 23 shot […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoTerance Mann Pours In 24 Points Off Bench
LA Clippers point guard/small forward Terance Mann logged a team-high 35 minutes during Tuesday's loss to the Nuggets, utilizing his time on the floor to produce team bests with 24 points and eight rebounds. The scoring output is the highest for Mann since Valentine's Day, which brings his average for the year up to 10.8 […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoNikola Jokic Records Double-Double In Nuggets Victory
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic once again put forth an MVP effort during Tuesday's win over the Clippers, compiling 30 points, 14 rebounds, six assists, three blocks, and two steals. After his MVP campaign in 2020-21, Jokic has picked up right where he left off, although his 13.6 boards per game average far and away […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoShai Gilgeous-Alexander Returns To Injury Report For Wednesday
Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (ankle) has picked up a questionable designation for Wednesday's game vs. Orlando due to a sore right ankle. Gilgeous-Alexander missed Sunday's outing due to the ailment, but he returned to score 31 points in 37 minutes Monday. The Thunder have been known to be conservative with their franchise […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoLeBron James, Talen Horton-Tucker Questionable For Wednesday
Los Angeles Lakers power forward/center LeBron James (knee) and shooting guard/small forward Talen Horton-Tucker (ankle) have picked up questionable tags for Wednesday's game against Philadelphia. James' questionable tag is perfunctory at this stage, especially after he dropped a 38-point triple-double across 41 minutes in Cleveland on Monday. Horton-Tucker has missed two of L.A.'s last three […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoZeke Nnaji Could Miss Remainder Of 2021-22 Season
Denver Nuggets power forward Zeke Nnaji (knee) may run out of time to return to the court this season as he battles bilateral knee soreness. Nnaji has appeared just once Feb. 11 and recorded a career-high four steals before returning to the sidelines. With Nnaji down, DeMarcus Cousins and JaMychal Green have held down second […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJaMychal Green Receives Green Light To Play Tuesday
Denver Nuggets power forward/center JaMychal Green (hip) has been cleared to be active for Tuesday's game against the Clippers. Green has recently battled a left hip contusion, as his role in the Nuggets' offense has dwindled during March; over his last nine games, he has yet to exceed six field-goal attempts. With DeMarcus Cousins emerging […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoKarl-Anthony Towns Picks Up Questionable Tag For Wednesday
Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (forearm) has earned another questionable designation for Wednesday's game vs. Phoenix. Towns sustained a right forearm contusion during his career-high 60-point showing last week, but he has appeared in each of Minnesota's last three outings and continued to score at a high rate. In two prior meetings with the Suns […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoTyler Herro, Victor Oladipo Questionable To Suit Up Wednesday
Miami Heat point/shooting guards Tyler Herro (knee) and Victor Oladipo (back) have earned questionable designations for Wednesday's game against Golden State. Herro is battling a sprained left knee after being held to 10 points Monday, his lowest scoring output since Dec. 26. Oladipo has missed Miami's two most recent outings due to back spasms, which […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoTyrese Haliburton, Chris Duarte Questionable To Play Wednesday
Indiana Pacers point/shooting guard Tyrese Haliburton (back) and shooting guard Chris Duarte (toe) have been deemed questionable to suit up for Wednesday's game vs. the Kings. Haliburton will have the chance to face his former team for the first time since the blockbuster deal that landed him in Indiana on Feb. 8. A sore back […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJosh Hart Remains Sidelined For Wednesday’s Contest
Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard Josh Hart (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against San Antonio due to left patellar tendinopathy. Hart has recently enjoyed No. 1 scoring option status for an injury-plagued Portland roster, but his absence paves the way for Brandon Williams, Ben McLemore, CJ Elleby, and others to take on […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoVernon Butler Signs One-Year Deal To Join Las Vegas
Defensive tackle Vernon Butler is set to join the Raiders on a one-year pact, per Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network. Butler was limited to just 10 games (one start) last season with Buffalo and compiled 11 tackles and one quarterback hit in that span. A former first-round pick of the Panthers in 2016, Butler […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoTerron Armstead Joins Dolphins On Five-Year Deal
Offensive tackle Terron Armstead has found a new home with the Miami Dolphins, who ponied up a five-year, $75 million contract to ink the former Saints' left tackle, per multiple reports. A knee injury limited Armstead to just eight games last season, after he reeled off three consecutive Pro Bowl appearances from 2018-20. After being […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoDenver Nears Two-Year Deal With K'Waun Williams
Cornerback K'Waun Williams is reportedly close to signing a two-year, $7 million contract to join the Denver Broncos, giving the team a strong slot corner option. Williams appeared in 14 contests with San Francisco this past season, racking up 52 tackles, four passes defended, one interception, and one forced fumble. The 30-year-old has spent the […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJarran Reed Agrees To Deal With Green Bay
Defensive tackle Jarran Reed has found a new home with the Green Bay Packers for the 2022 season. Reed started all 17 games last year for Kansas City, compiling 43 tackles, 12 quarterback hits, 2.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles while remaining a stalwart of the starting lineup. He figures to work alongside Kenny Clark […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoDeMarcus Robinson Inks One-Year Deal To Join Raiders
Wide receiver Demarcus Robinson possesses a sense of familiarity with his second professional organization, as he agreed to join the Las Vegas Raiders on a one-year contract Tuesday. Robinson spent six years as a member of the Chiefs, battling the Raiders twice a year; in 12 career meetings, he amassed 24 receptions for 437 yards […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJulius Randle Will Miss Tuesday’s Contest
New York Knicks power forward Julius Randle (quad) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Hawks due to right quad soreness. It marks Randle's third absence of the season, and first since Jan. 2. Obi Toppin figures to see elevated minutes without Randle, while RJ Barrett, Evan Fournier, and Alec Burks are all […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoBrandon Williams Records Team-High 23 Points In Victory
Portland Trail Blazers point guard Brandon Williams led the way with a team-best 23 points in Monday's win over the Pistons. Williams' fantasy prospects rose earlier in the day when Damian Lillard (abdominal) was ruled out for the year, as the 22-year-old rookie continues to hold down top PG duties while Anfernee Simons (quad) remains […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoDarius Garland Dishes Out 17 Dimes During Double-Double
Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland put together a massive 29-point, 17-assist double-double during his 41 minutes of action in Monday's loss to the Lakers. Cleveland collected just 29 assists as a team, with Garland running the show for nearly the entirety, all while shooting 10-for-23 overall and knocking down all seven of his free […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJayson Tatum Closes Out Road Trip With 36 Points
Boston Celtics small/power forward Jayson Tatum led his team in scoring for the 11th consecutive game during Monday's victory over Oklahoma City, dropping 36 points on an efficient 11-for-19 shooting. In addition to knocking down all nine of his free throws, Tatum added seven rebounds, six assists, five made triples, and two steals across 39 […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoTyrese Maxey Drops Team-High 28 Points In Victory
Philadelphia 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey was integral to his team's win over Miami on Monday, as he collected a team-best 28 points in just 28 minutes of action. Without Joel Embiid (back) and James Harden (rest), Maxey took No. 1 offensive option duties and thrived. The 21-year-old shot 9-for-15 from the floor overall, including […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoLeBron James Delivers Massive Triple-Double In Cleveland
Los Angeles Lakers power forward/center LeBron James has not won a scoring title since the 2007-08 season, while he was a member of the Cavaliers. After returning to Cleveland on Monday, James now leads the league with 30 PPG, having vaulted ahead of the pack with a 38-point triple-double which also included 12 assists and […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoTre Mann Drops Career-High 35 Points In Monday’s Defeat
Oklahoma City Thunder point/shooting guard Tre Mann caught fire from the field during Monday's loss to the Celtics, erupting for a career-best 35 points on 13-for-21 shooting overall, including going 7-for-12 from behind the arc. Mann was able to deliver the massive production even with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (ankle) cleared to play, as the two didn't […]
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