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Clint Capela, Bogdan Bogdanovic, Danilo Gallinari Play Thursday
The Atlanta Hawks listed a crucial quartet of players as game-time decisions for Thursday's matchup versus Orlando, among them center Clint Capela (heel), shooting guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (hamstring) and power forward Danilo Gallinari (back), who have now all been given the green light to play. Capela has been on a double-double tear as of late, […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoTroy Brown Jr. Continues Absence Thursday
Chicago Bulls small forward Troy Brown Jr. (ankle) remains unavailable for Thursday's game versus the Raptors due to an ankle sprain. Brown has not suited up since April 19, with his absence on the wing leaving ample playing time up for grabs between Garrett Temple, Denzel Valentine and Patrick Williams. Even when healthy, Brown averaged […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoDaniel Theis Ruled Out For Thursday’s Game
Chicago Bulls power forward/center Daniel Theis (hip) will miss Thursday's contest against Toronto due to a continued hip ailment. Theis returned to start and play 21 minutes in Chicago's most recent outing Tuesday, with Thaddeus Young having snagged a spot start in Theis' most recent absence. Despite his relatively stable floor of production when healthy, […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoAaron Holiday Will Miss Thursday’s Contest
Indiana Pacers point/shooting guard Aaron Holiday (toe) has been ruled out for Thursday's game versus Milwaukee due to a sprained big right toe. The absence marks Holiday's second in a row, which means that T.J. McConnell is in line for an enormous ball-handling role. Kelan Martin and Cassius Stanley could also crack the Pacers' rotation […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoSerge Ibaka Out Thursday; Could Play Friday
LA Clippers center Serge Ibaka (back) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Hornets, although head coach Ty Lue said that he was hopeful to have Ibaka back for Friday's matchup versus Houston. Ibaka has not appeared since March 14 due to the ailment, paving the way for Ivica Zubac to take on […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoToronto Backtracks, Chris Boucher Questionable For Thursday
Toronto Raptors center Chris Boucher (knee) had originally been ruled out along with many of his starting teammates for Thursday's game versus Chicago, but he has been curiously bumped up to questionable to play shortly before tip-off. With Fred VanVleet (hip), Pascal Siakam (shoulder), Kyle Lowry (rest) and OG Anunoby (calf) all already ruled out, […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoDeandre Ayton Picks Up Questionable Tag For Thursday
Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (knee) has been deemed questionable to play in Thursday's contest versus Portland due to a sore left knee. Ayton has been the rare player to appear in every game for his club so far this season. Should the Suns play it safe and opt to hold him out, Dario Saric […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoCaris LeVert Will Not Play In Thursday’s Contest
Indiana Pacers shooting guard Caris Levert (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Milwaukee due to a right knee bruise. LeVert has been logging yeoman's work for the Pacers, particularly over their past four contests, which have seen him average 27.5 points and 8.8 assists across 39.7 minutes per outing. His absence will […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoDe'Aaron Fox Continues Absence For Thursday’s Game
Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox (health protocols) has been ruled out for Thursday's contest versus Memphis. Fox has had a breakout season, averaging 25.2 points and 7.2 assists per game, but he has been sidelined since April 21 due to the league's health and safety protocols. With Tyrese Haliburton (knee) also down, Delon Wright […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoPascal Siakam, Chris Boucher Ruled Out For Thursday’s Contest
Toronto Raptors power forward Pascal Siakam (shoulder) and center Chris Boucher (knee) join teammates Fred VanVleet (hip), Kyle Lowry (rest) and OG Anunoby (calf) as significant absences for Thursday's game versus Chicago. Boucher played Tuesday without any of the aforementioned injured players and was the focal point of the offense; without him, Gary Trent Jr. […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoFred VanVleet, Kyle Lowry, OG Anunoby Out For Thursday’s Game
The Toronto Raptors will continue to limb toward the finish line of the 2020-21 regular season with Fred VanVleet (hip), Kyle Lowry (rest) and OG Anunoby (calf) all ruled out for Thursday's contest against Chicago. With virtually none of the team's key players from earlier this year still in the mix, Gary Trent Jr. and […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoJoel Embiid, Matisse Thybulle Questionable For Thursday
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (illness) and small forward Matisse Thybulle (hand) have been designated as questionable to participate in Thursday's game versus the Heat. Embiid missed Tuesday's game with the illness, paving the way for Mike Scott to enter the starting five. Despite that bump in role, neither Scott nor Dwight Howard put together […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoVictor Oladipo Will Miss Remainder Of Season
Miami Heat point/shooting guard Victor Oladipo (quad) has been ruled out for the rest of the 2020-21 year due to a right quad injury. Oladipo appeared in just four games for the Heat since being acquired just prior to the Trade Deadline, having averaged 12 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game. Injuries have […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoLeBron James Ruled Out For Wednesday’s Contest
Los Angeles Lakers point guard/small forward LeBron James (ankle) will sit out Wednesday's game against Houston as he continues to nurse an ankle sprain. James has played just a combined 60 minutes over two games since sustaining the ailment back on March 20. Kyle Kuzma figures to see an elevated offensive role with James sidelined, […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoAnthony Davis Will Miss Wednesday’s Game
Los Angeles Lakers power forward Anthony Davis (groin) has been deemed unavailable for Wednesday's contest against the Rockets due to groin tightness. Davis reportedly picked up the injury while logging 43 minutes in Tuesday's win over New York, his second-highest total of time on the floor this season. L.A. has become familiarized with being supremely […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoKyrie Irving Will Miss Wednesday’s Contest
Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving (face) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Spurs due to the facial contusion that he sustained Tuesday. Brooklyn has very little incentive to put Irving on the floor if he is anything short of 100 percent with the postseason looming; Landry Shamet figures to see the […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoJosh Jackson, Frank Jackson Questionable To Play Tuesday
Detroit Pistons shooting guards Josh Jackson (tooth) and Frank Jackson (ankle) have earned questionable designations for Tuesday's contest against the Timberwolves. Josh Jackson has missed each of the team's four previous games after undergoing oral surgery, while Frank Jackson has been the largest beneficiary of Josh's absence. With Hamidou Diallo (health protocols) and Wayne Ellington […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoCameron Johnson Will Miss Third Straight Game Tuesday
Phoenix Suns small forward Cameron Johnson (wrist) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game versus the Lakers as he continues to battle a sprained left wrist. The absence will mark Johnson's third in a row, allowing Jae Crowder, Torrey Craig and Mikal Bridges to continue seeing elevated minutes on the wing. Despite averaging 2.0 made […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoSeth Curry On Track To Suit Up For Tuesday’s Game
Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard Seth Curry has been removed from the team's injury report ahead of Tuesday's contest versus the Pacers. Curry missed Saturday's outing, snapping a four-game stretch of production where he has shot 61.5 percent from behind the arc, averaging four made triples per game. Curry is a must-roster fantasy asset in season-long […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoNew York Lists Alec Burks As Questionable For Tuesday
New York Knicks small forward Alec Burks (knee) has been deemed questionable to play in Tuesday's game versus the Lakers due to a left knee contusion. Burks has missed each of New York's two prior contests, having been limited to 16 minutes off the bench in his two most recent outings. With just nine points […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoChris Boucher Earns Questionable Tag For Tuesday
Toronto Raptors center Chris Boucher (knee) has been listed as questionable to play in Tuesday's game versus the Clippers. Boucher has missed each of the Raptors' past nine games with a sprained left knee, and with the team's three leading scorers (Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet and Kyle Lowry) all deemed out already, the team has […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoJerami Grant, Mason Plumlee, Cory Joseph Ruled Out Tuesday
The Detroit Pistons will be without three key contributors for Tuesday's contest versus Minnesota with power forward Jerami Grant (knee), center Mason Plumlee (rest) and point guard Cory Joseph (ankle) all sidelined. Grant will have missed seven of Detroit's last eight games, paving the way for Sekou Doumbouya to continue seeing starter-level minutes. Plumlee's absence […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoBen Simmons Set To Return For Tuesday’s Game
Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons (back) has not been listed on the team's injury report ahead of Tuesday's contest versus Indiana. Simmons sat out Saturday due to a back ailment, but he appears on track to return to action. The past seven games have seen Simmons' overall production take a dip, despite shooting 67.3 […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoPascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet, Kyle Lowry Ruled Out Tuesday
The Toronto Raptors will be without their three leading scorers for Tuesday's game against the Clippers with power forward Pascal Siakam (shoulder), point/shooting guard Fred VanVleet (hip) and point guard Kyle Lowry (rest) all unavailable. Gary Trent Jr. stands to see a massive offensive workload, while Malachi Flynn should see considerable ball-handling duties. The Raptors […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoJoel Embiid Earns Questionable Tag For Tuesday
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (illness) has been deemed questionable to suit up for Tuesday's contest against the Pacers due to an illness. Even as his minutes have dipped over the previous nine games in an attempt to preserve his health for the postseason, Embiid has still managed to dominate to the tune of 25.2 […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoTony Snell Will Miss Monday’s Game
Atlanta Hawks shooting guard Tony Snell (Achilles) has been ruled out for Monday's contest versus the Wizards. Snell has dealt with persistent Achilles issues during the second half of the year, but he has managed to start each of the previous five games for Atlanta. His absence likely opens the door for a returning De'Andre […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoMalcolm Brogdon, Jeremy Lamb Remain Out Monday
Indiana Pacers point guard Malcolm Brogdon (hamstring) and shooting guard/small forward Jeremy Lamb (knee) have been ruled out for Monday's contest versus Cleveland. Brogdon's absence will mark his sixth game in a row on the sidelines, whereas Lamb will now have missed 12 straight contests. The trio of Edmond Sumner, Justin Holiday and Aaron Holiday […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoGarrison Mathews Rejoins Starting Lineup Monday
Washington Wizards shooting guard Garrison Mathews has taken the spot of Bradley Beal (hamstring) among the starting five for Monday's contest against Atlanta. Mathews has made 22 prior starts this year, with the last having come April 3. Uncharacteristic of bench players that receive larger workloads when starting, Matthews has seen his scoring average almost […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoDe'Andre Hunter Will Suit Up For Monday’s Contest
Atlanta Hawks small forward De'Andre Hunter (knee) has been given the green light to get back into action Monday against Washington. Hunter hadn't taken the floor since March 24 due to a sore right knee, having played a combined 46 minutes since Jan. 29. When healthy, Hunter has taken a significant leap forward in production […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoJaylen Brown Will Miss Remainder Of Season
Boston Celtics small forward Jaylen Brown (wrist) has been ruled out for the rest of the year due to a torn ligament in his left wrist. Brown had missed the team's three previous games with the injury, but it has turned out to be a worst-case scenario, one which figures to significantly impact Boston's title […]
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