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Josh Okogie Ruled Out For Wednesday’s Contest
Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Josh Okogie (back) will miss Wednesday's game against the Kings due to back spasms. After opening the year among the starting five, Okogie has shifted into a sparsely used bench role, averaging just 13.4 minutes per game over his last five contests. Known primarily for his defensive acumen, the 23-year-old's offensive […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoGrant Williams Returns To Starting Five Wednesday
Boston Celtics power forward Grant Williams has been elevated back into the starting lineup for Wednesday's contest against Atlanta after a one-game stint coming off the bench. Head coach Ime Udoka has tinkered with the team's rotation with Jaylen Brown (leg), and now Robert Williams III (knee), unavailable. Irrespective of his duties, Williams enters Wednesday […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoTyler Herro, Dewayne Dedmon Draw Starts Wednesday
Miami Heat point/shooting guard Tyler Herro and center Dewayne Dedmon have been elevated to the starting five for Wednesday's contest against the Pelicans. With Kyle Lowry (rest) and Bam Adebayo (knee) unavailable, the aforementioned duo will draw rare starts and thereby see their respective DFS values elevated. It's been a breakout first month of the […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoChris Duarte Remains Unavailable For Wednesday
Indiana Pacers shooting guard Chris Duarte (shoulder) has been ruled out for Wednesday's contest against Detroit due to a right shoulder ailment. Justin Holiday was bumped into the starting five in place of Duarte on Monday and logged 31 minutes, giving him some DFS appeal, even as Kelan Martin will draw starting duties Wednesday. Duarte, […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoKevin Love Will Return For Wednesday’s Contest
Cleveland Cavaliers power forward/center Kevin Love has been cleared to suit up for Wednesday's game against the Nets. Despite widespread injury concerns among the team's frontcourt, Love will come off the bench in his first game back and will face a minutes restriction. With Evan Mobley (elbow) and Jarrett Allen (illness) unavailable, Ed Davis will […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoBogdan Bogdanovic, Kevin Huerter Cleared To Play Wednesday
Atlanta Hawks point/shooting guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (ankle) and shooting guard/small forward Kevin Huerter (hamstring) have been given the thumbs up to take the floor for Wednesday's game against the Celtics. Atlanta will continue to have its full allotment of weapons on the wing with Bogdanovic and Huerter active, although the Serbian remains the more appealing […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoMitchell Robinson Exits Monday’s Contest Early
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (ankle) has been ruled out for the remainder of Monday's game against the Pacers as he battles a sore left ankle. Robinson was able to log just 16 minutes prior to his night concluding, finishing with two points, two rebounds and three blocks in that span. The 23-year-old has […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoKendrick Nunn Remains Sidelined For Foreseeable Future
Los Angeles Lakers point guard Kendrick Nunn (knee) is not close to a return to game action, head coach Frank Vogel revealed Monday. Nunn is still yet to make his season (and team) debut as he works his way back from a deep bruise in his right knee. The Lakers have been beset by injuries […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoDamian Lillard Gets Green Light To Play Monday
Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (abdominal) will suit up for Monday's game against the Raptors, stemming his absence at one game. With Lillard back in the mix, Anfernee Simons will slide into his traditional second-unit role, which heavily dampens his DFS upside. Lillard's early-season struggles have been well-documented, with the six-time All-Star shooting […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoTalen Horton-Tucker Draws Second Straight Start
Los Angeles Lakers small forward Talen Horton-Tucker is back among the starting five for Monday's contest against Chicago. The 20-year-old made his season debut Sunday and dropped 17 points across 27 minutes, showcasing the scoring upside that he possesses while LeBron James (abdominal) is sidelined. Much heralded in Lakers circles, the team is likely to […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoPrecious Achiuwa Will Miss Monday’s Contest
Toronto Raptors center Precious Achiuwa (shoulder) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Portland as he continues to battle a shoulder ailment. Achiuwa's absence will be his second in a row, paving the way for Pascal Siakam to draw another start as the team's center. Chris Boucher and Khem Birch figure to also have […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoKevin Huerter Sustains Hamstring Injury Monday
Atlanta Hawks shooting guard/small forward Kevin Huerter (hamstring) has been ruled out for the remainder of Monday's game against Orlando as he battles a tight left hamstring. Huerter was limited to four points on 2-for-5 shooting during the first half, adding five rebounds and two assists across his 16 minutes. With Huerter unavailable to return, […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoFred VanVleet Will Suit Up For Monday’s Contest
Toronto Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet (groin) has been cleared to play in Monday's game against Portland. VanVleet returns after a one-game absence due to a groin ailment, coming off a scintillating 32-point effort Thursday. At 38.6 minutes played per game, VanVleet is the league's ironman at this stage, with much of Toronto's offensive rhythm […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoTerance Mann Earns Questionable Tag For Tuesday’s Game
LA Clippers shooting guard Terance Mann (ankle) has been deemed questionable to play in Tuesday's contest against the Spurs due to a sprained left ankle. Mann sustained the injury during Sunday's outing, in which he logged 33 minutes off the bench. An integral member of the Clippers' second unit, Mann has played his way into […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoDavis Bertans Likely To Miss Another Week Of Action
Washington Wizards power forward Davis Bertans (ankle) is set to remain on the sidelines for at least the next three games as he continues to work his way back from a sprained left ankle. Wizards head coach Wes Unseld Jr. said Monday that the 29-year-old sharpshooter was "moving really well" during practice, with the hopes […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoRobert Williams III Exits Monday’s Game Early
Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Monday's contest against the Cavaliers due to a sore left knee. Prior to his exit, Williams was able to compile six rebounds across 13 minutes, failing to score with two missed shots to his credit. The 24-year-old has proven integral […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoDanny Green Will Miss Tuesday’s Contest
Philadelphia 76ers small forward Danny Green (hamstring) has been preemptively ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Jazz due to recurrent hamstring tightness. Green previously missed three contests this month with the issue, which allowed Furkan Korkmaz to take on an elevated offensive role. Even when healthy, Green has primarily been utilized as a three-point […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJakob Poeltl Remains Out For Tuesday’s Game
San Antonio Spurs center Jakob Poeltl will be held out of Tuesday's game against the Clippers as he gets back up to game speed following a stint in the league's health and safety protocols. Prior to being sidetracked, Poeltl was off to a strong start, having logged three double-doubles in seven games, while coming just shy […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoWill Barton, Zeke Nnaji Ruled Out For Monday’s Contest
Denver Nuggets shooting guard Will Barton (back) and power forward/center Zeke Nnaji (ankle) have both been deemed unavailable to suit up for Monday's game against the Mavericks. Barton, who entered the day with a doubtful designation, isn't a surprising absence, with his back issue paving the way for Austin Rivers to draw another start, thereby […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoDeandre Ayton Returns To Starting Lineup Monday
Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (leg) has been given the green light to get back into the mix for Monday's game against Minnesota. Ayton had been sidelined for the previous five games due to a lower right leg contusion, so it stands within reason that Phoenix could keep an eye on his minutes in his […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoBam Adebayo, Jimmy Butler Will Miss Monday’s Contest
Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (knee) and small forward Jimmy Butler (ankle) will both be sidelined for Monday's game against Oklahoma City. Adebayo's absence will mark his second this season, while Butler will be down for a third consecutive game as he works through an ankle injury. With Markieff Morris (neck) also unavailable in the […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoDallas Activates Michael Gallup, Elevates Lirim Hajrullahu
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup (calf) has been cleared to return to action Sunday against the Falcons, while the team will have a new kicker in Lirim Hajrullahu. Greg Zuerlein remains sidelined under the league's health and safety protocols, opening the door for the 31-year-old from Malta to kick in his first NFL game. […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoArizona Signs Tavien Feaster To Active Roster
Arizona Cardinals running back Tavien Feaster has been elevated to the active roster ahead of Sunday's contest against Carolina. Feaster's first crack in the NFL comes in the wake of Chase Edmonds (ankle) landing on injured reserve. While James Connor figures to hold down lead back duties for the time being, Feaster will be competing […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoArizona Places Chase Edmonds On Injured Reserve
Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds (ankle) has landed on injured reserve due to his high ankle sprain, per Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. Edmonds was limited to just one carry last week with the injury, but he will now be out of the backfield mix until Week 14 against the Rams at the […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoDamien Harris Will Miss Sunday’s Contest
New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Browns. Harris has found the end zone in each of his past five games, having taken a stranglehold on the lead back role for New England. Without Harris in the mix, the Patriots hope to turn to Rhamondre […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoDK Metcalf Records Limited Practice Session Friday
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (foot) improved enough to log a limited practice Friday, a step in the right direction ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Packers. Metcalf's practices have been all over the map this week, having been a full participant Wednesday, before getting the day off Thursday. All in all, the team's […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoAlex Collins Returns As Full Practice Participant Friday
Seattle Seahawks running back Alex Collins (groin) was able to log a full practice session Friday, paving the way for him to lead the team's backfield Sunday against Green Bay. Collins has received double-digit carries in each of the past five weeks, and without Chris Carson (neck) cleared, Seattle is likely to tab the 27-year-old […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoGeorge Kittle, Elijah Mitchell Remain Limited Friday
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (calf) and running back Elijah Mitchell (rib) recorded their respective second consecutive limited practice sessions Friday. Both players were able to log at least two-thirds of the team's offensive snaps in Week 9, giving reason to expect that both should be able to take the field in some […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoKendall Hinton Logs Full Practice Session Friday
Denver Broncos wide receiver Kendall Hinton (shoulder) increased his practice participation to a full session Friday, removing any question about his availability for Sunday's game against Philadelphia. With fellow wideout Tim Patrick (knee) questionable, Hinton stands an outside chance at seeing a decent snap count in Week 10. The second-year player has logged more than […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoMatisse Thybulle, Isaiah Joe Still Sidelined For Saturday
Philadelphia 76ers small forward Matisse Thybulle and shooting guard Isaiah Joe have been ruled out for Saturday's game against Indiana as they remain in the league's health and safety protocols. Thybulle has missed each of the Sixers' previous four games, while Joe has been down for the past five, leaving the team's wing depth severely […]
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