Deandre Ayton, Jae Crowder Clear Protocols, Still Out Thursday

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton and power forward Jae Crowder have both cleared the league's health and safety protocols, but remain sidelined Thursday vs. the Clippers as they ramp up to game speed. The duo will be missing their sixth consecutive contest, which should allow Jalen Smith and Cameron Johnson, respectively, to continue enjoying elevated […...

Payton Pritchard Lands In COVID-19 Protocols

Boston Celtics point guard Payton Pritchard has been placed in the league's health and safety protocols, ruling him out indefinitely, beginning with Wednesday game vs. San Antonio. Pritchard has played primarily a limited role off the bench for Boston this season, but he saw a drastic uptick in offensive usage during December, as he averaged […...

Karl-Anthony Towns Returns To Action Wednesday

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns has been given the green light to suit up for Wednesday's game against Oklahoma City, ending his absence due to the league's health and safety protocols at six games. Towns was delivering production at an elite clip prior to landing in the protocols, having hit the 20-point plateau in 12 straight […...

Otto Porter Jr., Andre Iguodala Will Miss Wednesday’s Game

Golden State Warriors small forwards Otto Porter Jr. (rest) and Andre Iguodala (knee) have both been ruled out for Wednesday's contest against the Mavericks. Without the duo on the wing, Andrew Wiggins and Damion Lee figure to see a larger share of duties. Porter has been a confounding fantasy asset over his last six games […...

Dejounte Murray Returns Wednesday, Will Have Minutes Cap

San Antonio Spurs point guard Dejounte Murray has been officially cleared to take the floor for Wednesday's game against Boston, but head coach Gregg Popovich revealed that Murray would face a minutes restriction that keeps him far below the 30-minute threshold. Murray has played below 30 minutes just twice all season, although his altered total figures […...

Alex Caruso Enters COVID-19 Protocols

Chicago Bulls point/shooting guard Alex Caruso has landed in the league's health and safety protocols, ruling him out indefinitely. Caruso has already been sidelined since Dec. 20 due to a foot sprain, with this latest impediment further complicating his return. Coby White and Ayo Dosunmu have seen elevated roles without Caruso in the mix, and […...

Kyrie Irving Returns Wednesday, Will Play Around 30 Minutes

Brooklyn Nets point/shooting guard Kyrie Irving will make his season debut during Wednesday's matchup vs. the Pacers, with the seven-time All-Star expected to play around 30 minutes. Brooklyn will have its triumvirate of Irving, James Harden, and Kevin Durant all active for the first time all year, although the group has consistently proven to still […...

Chris Duarte Will Miss Fourth Straight Contest

Indiana Pacers shooting guard Chris Duarte has been ruled out for Wednesday's contest vs. the Nets, marking his fourth straight absence due to the league's health and safety protocols. Duarte has cleared the protocols, but Indiana is not ready to throw him back into game action yet, even as the team deals with wholesale backcourt […...

Damian Lillard Remains Sidelined For At Least One Week

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (abdominal) has been ruled out for each of his team's next three games as he undergoes further evaluation for lower abdominal tendinopathy. Lillard has consistently battled the issue this season, as he is on pace to set new career lows by shooting 40.2 percent overall and 32.4 percent […...

Cole Anthony Returns Wednesday, Will Start

Orlando Magic point guard Cole Anthony (ankle) has been cleared to suit up for Wednesday's contest vs. Philadelphia and will draw starting duties in his first game action since Dec. 23. Anthony's most recent outing saw him log his fifth double-double of the season, but he has been on a recent cold stretch from deep, […...

Giannis Antetokounmpo Will Miss Wednesday’s Contest

Milwaukee Bucks power forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Toronto. The two-time MVP has been on a torrid stretch as of late, averaging 32.6 points, 11.2 rebounds, and 6.6 assists over his last five contests, all while shooting 57.3 percent overall. Jrue Holiday and Khris Middleton stand to enjoy […...

Ziaire Williams Returns To Action For Tuesday’s Game

Memphis Grizzlies small forward Ziaire Williams (ankle) has been cleared to suit up for Tuesday's contest against the Cavaliers. Williams had been sidelined since Dec. 6 due to a sprained left ankle, having played just three minutes since Nov. 28. With that in mind, it's unlikely that the 10th overall pick in the 2021 NBA […...

Malcolm Brogdon, Jeremy Lamb Clear Protocols, Remain Out

Indiana Pacers point guard Malcolm Brogdon and shooting guard/small forward Jeremy Lamb have tested out of the league's health and safety protocols but will stay sidelined for at least Tuesday's contest. Brogdon will remain out Wednesday, while Lamb is "unlikely" to play. Indiana is set to be extremely short-handed in the backcourt for those outings with […...

P.J. Washington Clears Protocols, Questionable For Wednesday

Charlotte Hornets power forward/center P.J. Washington has tested out of the league's health and safety protocols and has earned a questionable designation for Wednesday's contest vs. Detroit. Washington has already missed four games, which has allowed Mason Plumlee and Nick Richards to hold down the center spot. Washington has enjoyed solid production since shifting to the […...

Chimezie Metu Lands In COVID-19 Protocols, Out Tuesday

Sacramento Kings power forward Chimezie Metu has been placed in the league's health and safety protocols, ruling him out indefinitely, beginning with Tuesday's game against the Lakers. Metu's role has fluctuated this season, but he enjoyed a solid December with 9.8 points and 6.2 rebounds averaged on a nightly basis. His primary appeal is in […...

Shake Milton Will Miss Wednesday’s Contest

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Shake Milton (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Orlando due to a back contusion. Milton struggled over his two most recent outings, having missed four games under the league's health and safety protocols around the Christmas holiday. With Tyrese Maxey (health and safety protocols) also down, Furkan Korkmaz […...

Robert Williams III Likely To Suit Up Wednesday

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (toe) has been deemed probable to take the floor for Wednesday's game vs. the Spurs. Williams was out just one game due to a sprained big toe, having recently been on a torrid rebounding stretch, snagging double-digit boards in each of his last five outings. With Enes Freedom having […...

Dejounte Murray Clears Protocols, Set To Return Wednesday

San Antonio Spurs point guard Dejounte Murray has been removed from the league's health and safety protocols, paving the way for a return to action Wednesday against Boston. While Murray remains on the shelf Tuesday, getting him back will be a major boon for the Spurs' backcourt; Derrick White, Tre Jones, and Bryn Forbes all […...

Darius Garland Receives Green Light To Play Tuesday

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland will take the floor for Tuesday's game against the Grizzlies, marking a return from a four-game absence due to the league's health and safety protocols. Garland will not be on a minutes restriction, but he has not taken the floor since Dec. 26, which will likely keep him somewhere […...

Jayson Tatum Returns To Practice Tuesday

Boston Celtics small/power forward Jayson Tatum has received the green light to get back in the mix from the league's health and safety protocols, paving the way for him to suit up Wednesday vs. San Antonio after he was not listed on the team's injury report. Tatum missed four contests due to the protocols, with […...

Joe Ingles Enters COVID-19 Protocols

Utah Jazz shooting guard/small forward Joe Ingles has been placed in the league's health and safety protocols, becoming the first member of the roster to land on the list this season. Ingles has been a valuable member of Utah's second unit, averaging 7.6 points, 3.6 assists, and 2.9 boards per contest, seeing an uptick in […...

Bradley Beal, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Questionable Thursday

Washington Wizards shooting guards/small forwards Bradley Beal and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope are both questionable to suit up for Thursday's game against Cleveland as they attempt to return from the league's COVID-19 health and safety protocols. Beal and Caldwell-Pope have both missed each of Washington's past three contests, which has allowed Corey Kispert, Aaron Holiday and Deni Avdija […...

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Ruled Out For Wednesday’s Game

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (ankle) will miss Wednesday's contest against the Suns due to a sore right ankle. Ankle issues have popped up occasionally for Gilgeous-Alexander, who will be missing his fourth contest of the year. The Thunder are set to be massively shorthanded Wednesday, with Josh Giddey, Darius Bazley, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, […...

James Wiseman Joins League’s Health And Safety Protocols

Golden State Warriors center James Wiseman has been placed in the league's health and safety protocols, sidetracking the progress he has made in his attempt to return to action. Wiseman has not yet suited up in his second professional season as he works his way back from a torn meniscus that he sustained in April. […...

Boban Marjanovic, Brandon Knight Land In COVID Protocols

Dallas Mavericks center Boban Marjanovic and point/shooting guard Brandon Knight have become the latest members of their team to join the league's health and safety protocols, ruling them out indefinitely. While Marjanovic has been a tremendous per minute producer, he has seen just 5.9 minutes per contest this season, keeping him on the outside looking […...

Paul Watson Jr. Logs Second Straight Starting Assignment

Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Paul Watson Jr. is back in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Phoenix, marking his second consecutive start. Widespread injuries and issues with the league's health and safety protocols have paved the way for assistant coach Mike Wilks to get creative with his rotations, with Watson the latest example. […...

Malik Monk Draws Second Straight Start Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Malik Monk remained among the starting five for Wednesday's game vs. Memphis, marking back-to-back starts for the first time since Oct. 26-27. Monk played 40 minutes Tuesday and dropped 25 points, giving him two straight outings in which he has reached the 20-point threshold. More important than starting or coming […...

Abdel Nader Joins COVID-19 Health And Safety Protocols

Phoenix Suns small/power forward Abdel Nader has become the latest member of his team to join the league's health and safety protocols, ruling him out indefinitely, beginning Wednesday vs. Oklahoma City. The plan was for Nader to miss Wednesday's game regardless, but a longer absence could now be on tap as he works his way […...

New York Scratches Evan Fournier For Wednesday’s Game

New York Knicks shooting guard Evan Fournier (ankle) was a last-minute scratch for Wednesday's contest against the Pistons due to right ankle soreness. Quentin Grimes made his second career start in place of Fournier and could hold streamer potential in season-long formats if Fournier's absence proves to be of the multi-game variety. Fournier's numbers have […...

Brandon Boston Jr. Joins COVID-19 Protocols, Out Wednesday

LA Clippers shooting guard/small forward Brandon Boston Jr. has been placed in the league's health and safety protocols, ruling him out indefinitely, beginning with Wednesday's contest against the Celtics. Boston has enjoyed a sizable minutes increase during December, using that time on the floor to average 8.8 points per contest. With Paul George (elbow) sidelined, […...