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Avery Bradley Will Miss Friday’s Game
Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Avery Bradley (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's contest against the Clippers as he continues to battle a right knee effusion. Bradley, an integral member of L.A.'s starting five, has been more impactful on the ball defensively than as a fantasy contributor in 2021-22. Malik Monk slid into the […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJohn Collins Will Miss Thursday’s Contest
Atlanta Hawks power forward/center John Collins (foot) has been ruled out for Thursday's game vs. the Bulls due to a strained right foot. Collins' absence will mark his fourth in a row, paving the way for Danilo Gallinari to remain among the starting five. While Collins has been down, Gallinari has averaged 13.7 PPG. When […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoCarmelo Anthony On Track To Suit Up For Friday’s Game
Los Angeles Lakers power forward Carmelo Anthony (hamstring) was able to log a full practice session Thursday, which has bumped his status up to probable for Friday's contest vs. the Clippers. Anthony sustained his hamstring ailment in the team's most recent L.A. vs. L.A. matchup on Feb. 3, with the Lakers' second unit scuffling in […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoFrank Jackson Will Suit Up For Thursday’s Game
Detroit Pistons shooting guard Frank Jackson (back) has been given the green light to play in Thursday's contest against the Cavaliers. Jackson, who missed the previous two outings due to back spasms, will rejoin Detroit's second unit. After a stretch of five straight games having scored in double figures, Jackson has gone ice cold from […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoTyler Herro, Caleb Martin Set To Return Friday
Miami Heat point/shooting guard Tyler Herro (knee) and small forward Caleb Martin (Achilles) have been removed from the team's injury report ahead of Friday's game against the Knicks. Herro has missed four of Miami's past five contests, with his return coming for a fortuitous matchup; his last time facing New York, he went 3-for-6 from […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoRajon Rondo Shifts Into Starting Five Thursday
Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Rajon Rondo has been elevated into the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Pistons with Darius Garland (back) and Caris LeVert (foot) ruled out. Both injured players sound as if they are on track for a multi-game absence, thereby elevating Rondo into both nightly DFS and short-term season-long consideration. The […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoBrooklyn Expects Kevin Durant Back In The Next Week
Brooklyn Nets power forward Kevin Durant (knee) is set to get back into game action within the next week, per head coach Steve Nash. Durant has been sidelined since Jan. 15 due to a sprained left MCL, but he has recently logged a high intensity workout in his quest to return. On pace to tie […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoDarius Garland Will Miss Thursday’s Game
Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland (back) has been ruled out for Thursday's contest against the Pistons, with a multi-game absence seeming imminent. Garland has battled lower back soreness throughout February, with the team announcing that he will undergo treatment and rehab following the latest bout. With Caris LeVert (foot) also down for the time […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoLauri Markkanen Returns Thursday, Will Have Minutes Cap
Cleveland Cavaliers small forward Lauri Markkanen (ankle) has been cleared to suit up for Thursday's contest against the Pistons, although he will have his minutes restricted in his first game action since Jan. 22. The return comes at a crucial time for the Cavs, who will be down Caris LeVert (foot) and Darius Garland (back) […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJames Harden Will Make 76ers Debut Friday
Philadelphia 76ers point/shooting guard James Harden (hamstring) has been given the green light to make his team debut for Friday's contest against Minnesota. Harden last suited up Feb. 2 while with the Nets, having since been a part of the Trade Deadline blockbuster that landed him in Philly. Harden is one of two players (Chris […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoFred VanVleet Set For Return Friday
Toronto Raptors point/shooting guard Fred VanVleet (knee) is set to suit up for Friday's game against Charlotte. VanVleet, who leads the league in minutes played per outing (38.4), missed one contest due to a sore right knee prior to the All-Star break. Over his last seven games, VanVleet has knocked down an average of 4.6 […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoGrayson Allen Will Miss Thursday’s Game
Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard/small forward Grayson Allen (hip) has been ruled out for Thursday's contest against the 76ers due to a sore left hip. Allen's absence paves the way for Wesley Matthews to step into both a larger minutes allotment and offensive role, particularly from behind the arc. Allen has averaged a career-best 2.5 made […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoReggie Bullock, Frank Ntilikina Will Miss Thursday’s Contest
Dallas Mavericks shooting guard/small forward Reggie Bullock (hip) and point/shooting guard Frank Ntilikina (ankle) have been ruled out for Thursday's game against New Orleans. Bullock has been sensationally hot from long range over his last nine outings, knocking down an average of 4.3 made triples at a 48.1% clip in that span. With Kristaps Porzingis […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoNorman Powell Out Thursday, Faces Extended Absence
LA Clippers shooting guard/small forward Norman Powell (foot) has been deemed unavailable to play in Thursday's game vs. Houston as he deals with a fractured medial sesamoid bone. The ailment, which is more significant than initially believed, figures to keep Powell on the shelf for a considerable period of time. The 28-year-old has played in […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoWashington Anticipates Kristaps Porzingis Will Return Next Week
Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis (knee) is expected to make his team debut next Friday in Washington's second-half opener against San Antonio, per head coach Wes Unseld Jr. Unseld did leave open the possibility that Porzingis may not be cleared in time from the bone bruise on his knee that has sidelined him for the […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoThomas Bryant Will Play Thursday, Faces Minutes Restriction
Washington Wizards center Thomas Bryant (knee) has been cleared to play in the second leg of a back-to-back for the first time this season, but head coach Wes Unseld Jr. will limit his big man to around 16-18 minutes for Thursday's game vs. the Nets. Bryant, who will start, has averaged 7.9 points and 4.5 […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoRui Hachimura Returns To Action Thursday
Washington Wizards power forward Rui Hachimura (ankle) has been cleared to suit up for Thursday's game against the Nets. Hachimura missed one outing after turning his ankle, with his return boosting Washington's second unit. Prior to the injury, Hachimura looked to be finding his offensive rhythm, particularly behind the arc, having shot 63.6% from there […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoCameron Payne, Landry Shamet Set To Return Next Week
Phoenix Suns point guard Cameron Payne (wrist) and shooting guard/small forward Landry Shamet (ankle) are expected to suit up for the team's second-half opener vs. Oklahoma City next Thursday. Payne has been sidelined since Jan. 22 due to a wrist injury, with his likely return coming at a key point with Chris Paul (hand) banged […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoCaleb Martin Will Miss Thursday’s Contest
Miami Heat small forward Caleb Martin (Achilles) has been deemed unavailable to suit up for Thursday's game against the Hornets due to a sore left Achilles. The absence will mark Martin's fourth straight, with the team's second unit set to be led by Max Strus and Gabe Vincent with Tyler Herro (knee) also inactive. Martin's […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoEric Gordon Will Miss Thursday’s Game
Houston Rockets small forward Eric Gordon (groin) has been ruled out for Thursday's contest against the Clippers due to a sore right groin. Gordon won't play on the second leg of a back-to-back, having fired up a season-high 24 field goal attempts in Wednesday's loss to Phoenix. Gordon's absence paves the way for Garrison Mathews […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoLamar Jackson Returns To Throwing In 2022 Ramp-Up
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was felled by injuries down the stretch in 2021, which limited him to just 12 games, ultimately seeing the Ravens fall short of a playoff berth. But just days after Super Bowl LVI, Jackson was back on the practice field, throwing passes in a contained environment as his first significant […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJaylen Waddle Set For Larger Role Entering 2022
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle erupted on the season during his rookie year, hauling in 104 passes for 1,015 yards and six touchdowns. Now, he'll have a specifically offensive-minded head coach in Mike McDaniel, who went as far Tuesday during a radio show appearance to say of his wideout, "I would start him in […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoDerek Carr Extension Could Reach Significant Mark
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr is entering the final year of his contract in 2022, leading to speculation that the franchise could seek an extension that would put to rest any murmurings of free agency. Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal has hypothesized that an offer would likely be in the ballpark of […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoPatrick Beverley Inks One-Year Extension With Timberwolves
Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Patrick Beverley has signed a one-year contract extension reportedly worth $13 million to return to the team for the 2022-23 season, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Beverley has dished out a career-high 4.9 assists per game in his first season with the T-Wolves, settling in as the team's starting point guard. […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoLuke Kennard Will Miss Monday’s Contest
LA Clippers point/shooting guard Luke Kennard (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Warriors due to a sore left ankle. Kennard's offensive impact has been on a steady downhill slide over the past six games, five of which saw him score in single digits. The left-handed sharpshooter enters play Monday sixth in […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoBogdan Bogdanovic Earns Questionable Tag For Tuesday
Atlanta Hawks shooting guard/small forward Bogdan Bogdanovic (ankle) has been deemed questionable to play in Tuesday's game vs. the Cavaliers due to a sore left ankle. Injuries have cropped up at inopportune times for Bogdanovic this season, with the latest ailment coming on the heels of having set season highs in scoring in each of […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoLauri Markkanen Will Miss Tuesday’s Contest
Cleveland Cavaliers small forward Lauri Markkanen (ankle) has been deemed unavailable to suit up for Tuesday's contest vs. Atlanta as he works his way back from a sprained right ankle. The move isn't surprising, as Markkanen will now get the benefit of additional time off surrounding the All-Star break. Dean Wade and Cedi Osman have […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJimmy Butler Draws Questionable Tag For Tuesday’s Game
Miami Heat small/power forward Jimmy Butler (shoulder) has been deemed questionable to suit up for Tuesday's contest against Dallas due to a strained right shoulder. Butler has missed just one game in the past month, with an absence likely to funnel more minutes in the direction of Max Strus, Duncan Robinson, and numerous others. Butler […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoMalcolm Brogdon Continues To Log Questionable Tag For Tuesday
Indiana Pacers point guard Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles) has been deemed questionable to play in Tuesday's game vs. Milwaukee due to a sore right Achilles. Brogdon has not suited up since Jan. 19 but he has continuously earned questionable designations since. Indiana's injury designation confusion has made it unclear when Brogdon could again take the floor, […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoRui Hachimura Exits Monday’s Contest Early With Injury
Washington Wizards power forward Rui Hachimura (ankle) has been ruled out for the remainder of Monday's game against the Pistons after sustaining a sprained right ankle during the second quarter. Hachimura sustained the ailment after knocking down a corner three, his lone made field goal of the night. Prior to his exit, Hachimura notched 10 […]
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