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Kelly Oubre Jr. Will Miss Saturday’s Contest
Golden State Warriors small/power forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (wrist) has been ruled out for Saturday's game versus the Rockets due to a sore left wrist. Oubre appears to have aggravated a previous wrist ailment on a hard drive to the basket during Friday's outing against Washington; Kent Bazemore and Damion Lee stand to see elevated […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoKevin Durant Rejoins Starting Lineup Saturday
Brooklyn Nets small/power forward Kevin Durant has been bumped back into the starting five for Saturday's contest versus the Lakers. Durant went a perfect 5-for-5 from the floor en route to a 17-point showing in his first game back Wednesday. He will remain on a minutes limit when facing L.A., which figures to cut into […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoLandry Shamet Returns To Mix For Saturday’s Game
Brooklyn Nets shooting guard Landry Shamet (ankle) has not been listed on the team's injury report ahead of Saturday's contest versus the Lakers. Shamet has played in just two of Brooklyn's last nine outings, with his return coming at a fortuitous time with James Harden (hamstring) sidelined. Shamet combined for 30 points in his two […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoPatrick Beverley Sustains Broken Hand, Out 3-4 Weeks
Los Angeles Clippers point guard Patrick Beverley (hand) underwent surgery to repair a fracture in his left hand, which is expected to keep him sidelined for at least three to four weeks. Beverley has been limited to 31 games (all starts) this season due to a myriad of injuries. Even in the best-case scenario, he'll […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoJordan Clarkson Unlikely To Suit Up Saturday
Utah Jazz shooting guard Jordan Clarkson (ankle) has been tagged as doubtful to play in Saturday's contest against the Kings due to a sprained right ankle. Arguably the leading candidate for the league's Sixth Man of the Year Award, Clarkson missed his first game of the year Thursday, with a multi-contest absence likely. Miye Oni […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoJamal Murray Will Miss Third Straight Game Friday
Denver Nuggets point/shooting guard Jamal Murray (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's contest against San Antonio due to persistent knee issues. Murray's absence marks his third outing in a row on the sidelines, paving the way for Monte Morris and Facundo Campazzo to see the vast majority of ball-handling duties, while Nikola Jokic can […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoRajon Rondo, Reggie Jackson Questionable For Friday
Los Angeles Clippers point guards Rajon Rondo (groin) and Reggie Jackson (eye) have both picked up questionable tags for Friday's contest versus the Rockets. If either is able to suit up, point guard minutes will be up for grabs with Patrick Beverley (hand) on the sidelines. Rondo has averaged just 15.7 minutes per contest in […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoOtto Porter Jr. Plans To Finish Season With Magic
Orlando Magic small/power forward Otto Porter Jr. has reportedly not sought a buyout for the final month-plus of the 2020-21 season, making it likely that he finishes the year with the team. Porter has come off of the bench in all three games that he has appeared for Orlando, averaging just 8.0 PPG while shooting […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoKhris Middleton, Brook Lopez Out Friday
Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard/small forward Khris Middleton (knee) and center Brook Lopez (back) have been ruled out for Friday's game against Charlotte. Milwaukee will be massively short-handed, as the duo are joining Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee, ankle), Jrue Holiday (knee), Donte Divincenzo (hip) and P.J. Tucker (calf) on the sidelines. All healthy Bucks will be in […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoGary Harris Faces Short-Term Minutes Restriction
Orlando Magic shooting guard/small forward Gary Harris (groin) will be eased back into action after making his team debut Friday. Magic head coach Steve Clifford said that Harris will see a minutes cap in his first few contests back, as the centerpiece of the return for Aaron Gordon has not played since Feb. 17 and […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoBrandon Clarke Will Suit Up For Friday’s Game
Memphis Grizzlies power forward/center Brandon Clarke (calf) has been given the green light to get back into action Friday against the Knicks. Clarke missed the team's two previous outings due to a left calf ailment, but he will reclaim his second unit role, with fantasy managers hopeful that he also finds some of his early-season […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoLonzo Ball Will Miss Friday’s Contest
New Orleans Pelicans point guard Lonzo Ball (hip) has been ruled out for Friday's game versus Philadelphia as he continues to battle a right hip flexor. Ball missed seven contests at the conclusion of March/start of April, before returning to start in each of the last three games. Without Ball or Nickeil Alexander-Walker (ankle) in […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoBrandon Ingram, Kira Lewis Jr. Will Suit Up Friday
New Orleans Pelicans small/power forward Brandon Ingram (toe) and point/shooting guard Kira Lewis Jr. (calf) have both been given the thumbs up to get back into action Friday against Philadelphia. Ingram has missed the past five outings due to toe irritation, while Lewis has been out for three contests. Averaging the same scoring total as […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoDomantas Sabonis, Malcolm Brogdon Will Return Friday
Indiana Pacers power forward/center Domantas Sabonis (ankle) and point guard Malcolm Brogdon (hip) have both been cleared to suit up and start for Friday's game against Orlando. Sabonis had missed the previous three contests due to a sprained ankle, while Brogdon was out for four games with hip soreness. Sabonis' return is likely to bump […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoClint Capela, Danilo Gallinari Will Suit Up For Friday’s Game
Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (Achilles) and small/power forward Danilo Gallinari (ankle) have both been given the green light to take the floor for Friday's outing against Chicago. Capela, the league's leading rebounder at 14.2 per game, will have missed just one game due to a sore Achilles before reclaiming his spot in the starting […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoJosh Okogie Receives Green Light To Play Friday
Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard/small forward Josh Okogie (personal) will rejoin the mix for Friday's contest against the Celtics. Okogie missed just one game due to personal reasons, having started the last two outings that he has appeared in. More valuable in actual basketball than fantasy, Okogie has averaged just 4.7 points across 39 contests. Shooting […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoJaylen Nowell Ruled Out For Third Straight Game
Minnesota Timberwolves point/shooting guard Jaylen Nowell (shin) will miss Friday's contest against Boston due to a bone bruise on his shin. Nowell's absence marks his third game in a row in street clothes, with head coach Kevin Finch optimistic that Nowell could return to action during the team's upcoming back-to-back Sunday/Monday. When healthy, Nowell has […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoGorgui Dieng Will Miss Friday’s Contest
San Antonio Spurs center Gorgui Dieng (shoulder) has been ruled out for Friday's game versus Denver, missing the second leg of a back-to-back. Dieng has been used sparingly since his acquisition by San Antonio, who has utilized Jakob Poeltl in an increased capacity as the season has worn on. When given minutes, Dieng has proven […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoPaul George, Patrick Beverley Will Be Sidelined Friday
Los Angeles Clippers shooting guard/small forward Paul George (rest) and point guard Patrick Beverley (hand) have been ruled out for Friday's game versus Houston, the second leg of a back-to-back. The absence of the aforementioned duo, along with Serge Ibaka (back), paves the way for Kawhi Leonard to be the primary offensive focus. Terance Mann […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoDonte DiVincenzo, P.J. Tucker Will Miss Friday’s Game
Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard Donte Divincenzo (hip) and power forward/center P.J. Tucker (calf) have joined members of the roster that will be unavailable for Friday's game against Charlotte. Bryn Forbes has benefited from extended run and an increased role in DiVincenzo's previous absences, while Bobby Portis figures to see a large number of minutes at […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoVictor Oladipo Set To Miss Multiple Games
Miami Heat point/shooting guard Victor Oladipo (knee) has been put on the shelf for the entirety of the team's upcoming four-game road trip. After having left Thursday's outing due to persistent knee issues, Oladipo will be further evaluated after missing at least a week of action. Oladipo has seen his production dip since being acquired […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoBobby Portis Draws Start Tuesday
Milwaukee Bucks power forward/center Bobby Portis has been shifted into the starting five for Tuesday's game against Golden State in place of Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee). The start will mark just the third of the season for Portis, who has combined for 29 points and 19 boards in his two prior outings among the first unit, […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoJohn Wall Earns Questionable Tag For Wednesday
Houston Rockets point guard John Wall (knee) has been listed as questionable to participate in Wednesday's game versus Dallas as he continues to work through a left knee effusion. Wall has missed the past four contests due to the ailment, allowing Kevin Porter Jr. to take over starting PG duties. Wall has been an assist […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoNickeil Alexander-Walker Will Miss At Least Two Weeks
New Orleans Pelicans point/shooting guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (ankle) has been shut down for a minimum of two weeks due to a moderately sprained left ankle. With the timeline provided by the organization, Alexander-Walker will miss at least the next nine games due to the ailment. Lonzo Ball stands to continue seeing the vast majority of […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoKemba Walker Will Rest For Wednesday’s Contest
Boston Celtics point guard Kemba Walker (knee, rest) will sit out the second leg of the team's back-to-back Wednesday when they take on the Knicks. The Celtics have not allowed Walker to play in two consecutive days this season, with his absence paving the way for Payton Pritchard to take on added DFS appeal despite […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoDerrick Jones Jr. Returns To Action Tuesday
Portland Trail Blazers small/power forward Derrick Jones Jr. (quad) has been given the green light to get back into action Tuesday versus the Clippers after having missed one outing due to a thigh bruise. Jones has shifted to the second unit over the past three contests, with his return aiding Portland's frontcourt group Tuesday with […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoJusuf Nurkic Will Miss Tuesday’s Contest
Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game versus the Clippers, allowing Enes Kanter to enter the starting lineup in his place. Nurkic, who has returned to start each of the team's five previous contests, has been dealing with swelling in his knee, although the team has not ruled […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoGiannis Antetokounmpo Will Miss Tuesday’s Contest
Milwaukee Bucks power forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Warriors due to a sore left knee. Antetokounmpo had earned a probable designation coming into the day, but it appears that Milwaukee will be supremely cautious with the two-time reigning MVP, choosing not to play him during a nationally […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoMontrezl Harrell Gets Ejected From Tuesday’s Contest
Los Angeles Lakers power forward/center Montrezl Harrell was tossed from Tuesday's game versus Toronto after getting involved in a scuffle between teammate Dennis Schroder and forward OG Anunoby. Harrell initially came to the defense of Schroder, who was dumped to the ground by Anunoby while the two attempted to hold one another up; Harrell's shove […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoPatrick Beverley Returns Tuesday, Faces Minutes Limit
Los Angeles Clippers point guard Patrick Beverley (knee) has been given the green light to return for Tuesday's contest versus Portland, although he'll be on a minutes limit. Beverley has not suited up since March 11 due to right knee soreness, with his return likely removing much of the fantasy shine from Rajon Rondo and […]
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