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Markieff Morris Remains Unavailable For Saturday
Miami Heat power forward/center Markieff Morris (neck) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Utah while he continues to deal with whiplash stemming from the incident with Nuggets center Nikola Jokic from earlier in the week. The Heat have condensed their frontcourt rotation without Morris in the mix, so it's difficult to view any […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoPrecious Achiuwa, Khem Birch Questionable To Play Saturday
Toronto Raptors center Precious Achiuwa (shoulder) and Khem Birch (knee) have both been deemed questionable to suit up for Saturday's game against Detroit. Achiuwa has not yet missed a game this season, but he is coming off a 1-for-10 shooting performance in his latest outing. Having logged at least seven rebounds in 10 of his […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoSerge Ibaka Remains Out For Saturday’s Contest
LA Clippers center Serge Ibaka (back) will not play in Saturday's game against Minnesota as he continues to work his way back to full strength from a back ailment. Ibaka appeared in two games off the bench over the past week, but in an attempt to get increased reps, he will instead appear in a […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoWashington Removes Montrezl Harrell From Injury Report
Washington Wizards center Montrezl Harrell is no longer listed on the team's injury report ahead of Saturday's contest against Orlando. Harrell missed practice Friday due to a headache, previously throwing his status into question. But there should be no hesitation firing Harrell up in all formats, as he enters an extremely favorable matchup against a […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoIndiana Deems Caris LeVert Questionable For Saturday
Indiana Pacers small forward Caris LeVert (back) has been listed as questionable to suit up for Saturday's game against Philadelphia due to a sore back. LeVert has missed the team's past two contests due to the ailment, opening the door for Justin Holiday to step into the starting five. Without LeVert's offensive contributions, fellow backcourt […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoLamar Stevens Will Miss Remainder Of Friday’s Game
Cleveland Cavaliers small forward Lamar Stevens (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of Friday's contest against the Pistons due to a sprained right ankle. Stevens' injury came shortly after he entered the contest, as he did not log a contribution to the stat sheet before exiting. Stevens has been lightly utilized off the […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoBogdan Bogdanovic Gets Thumbs Up To Play Friday
Atlanta Hawks point/shooting guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (ankle) has been cleared to suit up for Friday's matchup against the Nuggets. Bogdanovic returns after a one-game absence, in which Kevin Huerter and Cam Reddish each saw at least 30 minutes of action. Having developed into a sharpshooting dynamo, Bogdanovic has hit a three in each of his […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJimmy Butler Earns Questionable Tag For Saturday’s Game
Miami Heat small forward Jimmy Butler (ankle) has been deemed questionable to suit up for Saturday's contest against the Jazz. Butler exited Wednesday's matchup with the Lakers due to the ailment, which has thus far caused a one-game absence. Tyler Herro shifted into the starting five in Butler's place and drew an even more focussed […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoDamion Lee Remains Unavailable For Friday’s Game
Golden State Warriors shooting guard Damion Lee (hip) has been ruled out for Friday's contest against the Bulls as he continues to battle a sore left hip. Jordan Poole is likely to continue seeing a slight bump in minutes without Lee available, while Gary Payton II and Otto Porter Jr. figure to take on larger […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoDe'Andre Hunter Cleared To Suit Up Friday
Atlanta Hawks small forward De'Andre Hunter (wrist) has been given the green light to take the floor for Friday's game against Denver. Hunter returns from a one-game absence, looking to find an offensive rhythm after erratic performances over the last week. Having averaged 4.8 rebounds per game last season, Hunter has nabbed at least four […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoDeandre Ayton Ruled Out For Friday’s Game
Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (leg) will remain sidelined for Friday's contest against the Grizzlies as he continues to deal with a right leg contusion. Frank Kaminsky delivered a stunning 31-point eruption in Ayton's place Wednesday, so the veteran can be seen as a solid short-term contributor while the former No. 1 overall pick is […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoChimezie Metu Draws Starting Duties Friday
Sacramento Kings power forward Chimezie Metu has been elevated to the starting five for Friday's game against the Thunder, which will mark his first start of the season. Metu is taking over the starting PF role from Maurice Harkless for the time being, despite the fourth-year big man having averaged just 14 minutes per game […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoTyrese Haliburton, Terence Davis Will Suit Up Friday
Sacramento Kings shooting guards Tyrese Haliburton (back) and Terence Davis (ankle) have both been given the green light to take the floor for Friday's game against Oklahoma City. Haliburton will reclaim his spot among the starting five, looking to build upon the solid 13.6 points per game average that he has accumulated over his first […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoHarrison Bryant Logs Limited Practice Session Wednesday
Cleveland Browns tight end Harrison Bryant (thigh) was able to participate in Wednesday's practice session in a limited capacity. Bryant is coming off having played in a season-high 52% of Cleveland's offensive snaps last week, in which he logged two catches for 26 yards. The 23-year-old has recorded more than two catches just once this […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoKendall Hinton Logs Limited Practice Wednesday
Denver Broncos wide receiver Kendall Hinton (shoulder) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, leaving his status murky for Sunday's game against Philadelphia. Hinton's role has fluctuated throughout 2021, but the return of Jerry Jeudy to the Broncos' passing attack has certainly limited his playing time, and thereby, his upside. Across eight games this season, Hinton […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoAlbert Okwuegbunam Misses Practice Wednesday
Denver Broncos tight end Albert Okwuegbunam (knee) was unable to suit up for Wednesday's practice, throwing his availability for Sunday's game against Philadelphia into question. Okwuegbunam saw a season-high 81% of Denver's offensive snaps last week, but the return of Noah Fant likely caps the second-year tight end's upside in any regard. Okwuegbunam has hauled […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoKeenan Allen Misses Wednesday’s Practice
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (knee) was unable to suit up for practice Wednesday as he nurses a knee ailment ahead of Sunday's matchup vs. Minnesota. Running back Justin Jackson joined Allen in the DNP column, although there remains ample time for the duo to ramp up activity as the week carries on. […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoSacramento’s Luke Walton Sidesteps Marvin Bagley III Situation
It was reported that Sacramento Kings power forward/center Marvin Bagley III refused to enter Monday's game against Phoenix, per Sean Cunningham of ABC10 in Sacramento. When head coach Luke Walton was asked Wednesday to address the report, he sidestepped the matter, saying, "anything that happens within our group, that's between our group." The Bagley situation […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoRajon Rondo, Austin Reaves Unavailable For Wednesday
Los Angeles Lakers point guard Rajon Rondo (hamstring) and shooting guard Austin Reaves (hamstring) will both be sidelined for Wednesday's contest against Miami. Rondo has proven to be a pass-first option in the Lakers' second unit, having scored just two points combined over his last three games. Conversely, Reaves has primarily been a score-first option […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJosh Hart Earns Ejection From Wednesday’s Contest
New Orleans Pelicans small/power forward Josh Hart received two technical fouls during Wednesday's game against Oklahoma City after arguing a call during the second quarter. Prior to his ejection, Hart had compiled just four points and three rebounds across 15 minutes, giving him an underwhelming performance in the wake of Brandon Ingram's (hip) absence. Hart […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoDamion Lee Will Miss Wednesday’s Contest
Golden State Warriors shooting guard Damion Lee (hip) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Minnesota due to left hip soreness. Lee has proven to be a valuable member of Golden State's second unit this season, having scored in double figures in seven of his nine outings. Without him in the mix, look for […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoWendell Carter Jr. Exits Wednesday’s Game Early
Orlando Magic power forward/center Wendell Carter Jr. (eye) has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's game against Brooklyn due to a left eye abrasion. With the Nets firmly in control of the contest heading into the fourth quarter, the move could be precautionary more than anything, as Orlando has made it clear that […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoAnthony Davis Receives Green Light For Wednesday’s Game
Los Angeles Lakers power forward/center Anthony Davis (thumb) has been cleared to play in Wednesday's contest against the Heat. There was never really any doubt about Davis' availability, but his thumb sprain could be an ailment to keep an eye on if there is any further aggravation. Without LeBron James (abdominal) in the mix, Davis' […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoBam Adebayo, Tyler Herro Cleared To Play Wednesday
Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (knee) and point/shooting guard Tyler Herro (back) have both been given the green light to suit up Wednesday against the Lakers. Adebayo is coming off his sixth double-double of the season Monday, but he did shoot a season-low 30 percent in that contest. Herro continues to be a second-unit dynamo […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJeff Green, JaMychal Green Both Draw Starts Wednesday
Denver Nuggets power forward/centers Jeff Green and JaMychal Green have both slid into the starting five for Wednesday's contest against the Pacers. With Nikola Jokic (suspension) and Michael Porter Jr. (back) unavailable, Aaron Gordon will slide up to the wing to open the game, allowing the veteran Green's to roam the frontcourt. Both will be […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoMonte Morris Cleared To Suit Up Wednesday
Denver Nuggets point guard Monte Morris (knee) has been given the green light to take the floor Wednesday against Indiana. Morris was deemed probable coming into the day, so the decision comes with little surprise. Having served as Denver's starting PG to begin the season, Morris is on pace to set new career highs in […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoEric Gordon, Danuel House Jr. Cleared To Play Wednesday
Houston Rockets shooting guard Eric Gordon and shooting guard/small forward Danuel House Jr. have both been removed from the injury report ahead of Wednesday's contest vs. Detroit. Gordon returns after a one-game absence, giving Houston a much-needed offensive punch off the bench. The veteran is shooting a career-high 51.4 percent overall, while knocking down threes […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoDillon Brooks, Ziaire Williams Earn Questionable Tags Wednesday
Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard Dillon Brooks (hand) and small forward Ziaire Williams (wrist) have both been tagged as questionable for Wednesday's game against Charlotte. Brooks is waiting to make his season debut after he had offseason surgery to repair a broken left hand. The 25-year-old averaged a career-high 17.2 points per game last season and […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoTerence Davis Earns Questionable Tag For Wednesday
Sacramento Kings shooting guard Terence Davis (ankle) has been listed as questionable for Wednesday's contest against San Antonio due to a sore left ankle. Davis is coming off his most productive outing of the season Monday, in which he set new season highs with three triples and 13 points off the bench. An absence from […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoTyler Herro, P.J. Tucker Earn Questionable Tags For Wednesday
Miami Heat point/shooting guard Tyler Herro (back) and power forward P.J. Tucker (shoulder) have both been deemed questionable to play in Wednesday's contest against the Lakers. Herro has proven to be a consistent scoring dynamo in his role as the top scoring option off the bench for Miami, while Tucker has brought his trademark tenacity […]
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