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OG Anunoby Receives First-Quarter Ejection Tuesday
Toronto Raptors small/power forward OG Anunoby was tossed from Tuesday's game versus the Lakers after a scuffle with Dennis Schroder and Montrezl Harrell. Anunoby was fouled by Schroder on a shot attempt, but he proceeded to scoop the guard off of the ground and dump him to the court in an effort to prevent himself […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoJamal Murray Will Miss Tuesday’s Contest
Denver Nuggets point/shooting guard Jamal Murray (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game versus the Pistons due to a sore right knee. Murray's absence will mark just his third of the year and first since Feb. 6, paving the way for Facundo Campazzo and Monte Morris to handle PG duties, elevating both of their […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoBen McLemore Joins Lakers For Stretch Run
Swingman Ben McLemore has found a new home for the remainder of the 2020-21 season, becoming the latest free-agent target to join the Los Angeles Lakers. Having reinvented himself as a long-range marksman during his two years with the Rockets, McLemore gets to join an L.A. second unit that could use his offensive thump due […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoBradley Beal, Rui Hachimura Questionable For Wednesday
Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal (hip) and small/power forward Rui Hachimura (shoulder) have both picked up questionable designations ahead of Wednesday's contest versus Orlando. Beal, the league's leading scorer at 31.3 PPG, is battling a hip contusion and has missed each of the team's five previous games. Hachimura, who has scored in double figures […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoKevin Durant On Track To Return For Wednesday’s Game
Brooklyn Nets small/power forward Kevin Durant (hamstring) is anticipated to get back into the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Pelicans, marking his first game action since Feb. 13 due to a strained hamstring. Durant's return coincides with the loss of James Harden (hamstring), which stands to give the former MVP elevated fantasy intrigue, even […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoBrandon Clarke Will Miss Tuesday’s Game
Memphis Grizzlies power forward/center Brandon Clarke (calf) has been ruled out for Tuesday's contest against the Heat, marking his second absence in his last four games. Clarke has reclaimed a bench role as of late and has seen his scoring average dip by nearly four points per contest in that span. Xavier Tillman should slot […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoEvan Fournier Set To Miss At Least One Week
Boston Celtics shooting guard/small forward Evan Fournier has re-entered the league's health and safety protocols, ruling him out not only for Tuesday's game versus Philadelphia, but for at least the remainder of the week, per head coach Brad Stevens. Fournier's 2020-21 season has been torpedoed by injuries and other assorted maladies, limiting him to 30 […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoJames Harden Will Miss At Least The Next Five Games
Brooklyn Nets point/shooting guard James Harden (hamstring) has been shut down for at least the next 10 days due to a strained right hamstring that he aggravated Monday. With Brooklyn playing five games in that span, Harden will miss that many contests at minimum, paving the way for Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant to carry […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoAndre Drummond Will Miss Third Straight Game Tuesday
Los Angeles Lakers center Andre Drummond (toe) has been ruled out for Tuesday's contest against the Raptors due to persistent toe issues. Drummond had been in line for a sizable offensive role with both LeBron James (ankle) and Anthony Davis (calf) down, but the new big man's absence has paved the way for Montrezl Harrell […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoBrandon Ingram, Kira Lewis Jr. Will Miss Tuesday’s Game
New Orleans Pelicans small/power forward Brandon Ingram (toe) and point/shooting guard Kira Lewis Jr. (calf) have both been ruled out for Tuesday's contest against Atlanta. Ingram's absence due to a toe ailment will now stretch to a fourth game, while Lewis is out of the mix for a second straight outing due to a strained […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoZion Williamson Receives Green Light To Play Tuesday
New Orleans Pelicans power forward/center Zion Williamson (thumb) has been cleared to return for Tuesday's game against the Hawks, ending his absence at three games due to a sprained right thumb. Williamson has been an elite offensive force during the second half of the season in particular, having scored at least 23 points in each […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoAndre Drummond Nears New Team Decision; Lakers, Celtics In Mix
Free-agent center Andre Drummond recently procured a contract buyout from Cleveland, allowing him to sign where he chooses for the remainder of the 2020-21 season. Drummond, who has been held out of game action since Feb. 12, is reportedly close to picking a new landing spot, with the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics near […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoEvan Fournier Will Miss Saturday’s Contest
Boston Celtics shooting guard/small forward Evan Fournier was on track to make his team debut Saturday versus Oklahoma City, but he has instead been ruled out due to the league's health and safety protocols. It's been a snakebitten season for Fournier, who has missed extensive time due to myriad injuries that have limited him to […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoOrlando Releases Jeff Teague
Point guard Jeff Teague is set to become a free agent after having been released by the Magic shortly after his acquisition in the Evan Fournier deal. The move is somewhat surprising given how strapped Orlando has been for PG contributions due to the injuries to Markelle Fultz and Cole Anthony, but the trio of […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoHouston Expects To Have Kevin Porter Jr. Back Saturday
Houston Rockets point/shooting guard Kevin Porter Jr. (quad) has been upgraded to probable to play in Saturday's contest versus Minnesota after missing the previous three outings due to a sore right quad. Houston could desperately use Porter's offensive thump in the wake of a shocking closing stretch during Friday's loss in which they did not […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoSemi Ojeleye Will Miss Second Straight Outing
Boston Celtics small/power forward Semi Ojeleye (side) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Thunder due to a strained left side, marking his second consecutive absence. Primarily a depth piece for Boston, Ojeleye's absence is unlikely to lead to an increased offensive role for any one member of the team's roster, although Grant […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoJaxson Hayes Picks Up Questionable Tag For Saturday
New Orleans Pelicans center Jaxson Hayes (wrist) has been listed as questionable to play in Saturday's game versus the Mavericks due to a sprained right wrist. Hayes has emerged as a high-energy bench piece for New Orleans during March, having shot a whopping 82.1 percent from the floor overall. His scoring output has fluctuated wildly […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoLonzo Ball Unlikely To Suit Up Saturday
New Orleans Pelicans point guard Lonzo Ball (hip) has been tagged as doubtful to play in Saturday's game versus Dallas due to a strained hip flexor. Ball has missed each of the team's three previous contests, paving the way for Nickeil Alexander-Walker to join the starting five and gain sizable short-term streamer value. With New […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoKemba Walker Will Sit Out Saturday’s Contest
Boston Celtics point guard Kemba Walker (knee, rest) has been ruled out for Saturday's game versus Oklahoma City as the team continues to manage his workload, specifically during back-to-backs. Marcus Smart can be expected to see a larger ball-handling role, while Payton Pritchard also stands to see an elevated role, making him a relevant DFS […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoKevin Porter Jr. Will Miss Second Straight Outing Wednesday
Houston Rockets point/shooting guard Kevin Porter Jr. (quad) has been ruled out for Wednesday's contest against Charlotte due to a sore right quad. Porter has been a must-roster fantasy asset when starting since joining Houston, but an avoidable one when coming off the bench. The team's decision on how to handle Victor Oladipo's status coming […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoBryn Forbes Will Miss Wednesday’s Contest
Milwaukee Bucks point/shooting guard Bryn Forbes (toe) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Celtics due to a sprained toe on his right foot. The absence marks the first of the year for Forbes, who has shot a sterling 45.5 percent from behind the arc, the eighth-highest mark in the league. Donte Divincenzo […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoKZ Okpala Remains Unavailable For Thursday
Miami Heat power forward KZ Okpala will miss his third consecutive game Thursday versus Portland as he continues to work his way through the league's health and safety protocols. Okpala has averaged 20.1 minutes on a nightly basis over his last seven contests, four of which have been starts. But his marginal 4.9 points and […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoAnfernee Simons, Nassir Little Will Miss Thursday’s Game
Portland Trail Blazers point/shooting guard Anfernee Simons and small/power forward Nassir Little have been ruled out for Thursday's contest against the Heat as they remain in the league's health and safety protocols. Simons and Little had both been playing key roles as reserves for Portland as of late, with their absence Tuesday forcing the squad […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoDallas Clears James Johnson To Play In Wednesday’s Contest
Dallas Mavericks power forward James Johnson (personal) has been given the thumbs up to rejoin the active roster for Wednesday's contest against Minnesota. Johnson has missed the past five games due to a personal issue, which also coincided with needing to clear the league's health and safety protocols. Having predominantly been a rotational piece of […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoShai Gilgeous-Alexander Faces Extended Absence
Oklahoma City Thunder point/shooting guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (foot) is on track to miss multiple games due to a plantar fasciitis issue in his right foot. Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault was reluctant to refer to the injury as a long-term issue Wednesday, but he did say that it was more serious than a day-to-day ordeal. […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoVictor Oladipo Will Miss Wednesday’s Contest
Houston Rockets point/shooting guard Victor Oladipo (personal) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Charlotte due to personal reasons. While the Rockets have traditionally held Oladipo out for at least one leg of back-to-backs since his acquisition, Wednesday does not fit that bill. Oladipo's absence figures to open the Rockets' wing depth up for […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoTerrence Ross Ruled Out For Wednesday’s Contest
Orlando Magic shooting guard/small forward Terrence Ross (knee) will miss Wednesday's game against Phoenix due to continued right knee soreness. Ross has now been out of the mix for each of Orlando's last four contests, allowing Dwayne Bacon to take on an increased role within the second unit. When healthy, Ross has had a perpetual […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoBoston Clears Jayson Tatum To Return For Wednesday’s Game
Boston Celtics small/power forward Jayson Tatum (illness) has been given the green light to get back into action Wednesday against Milwaukee following a one-game absence due to an illness. With Tatum returning, Semi Ojeleye is expected to return to the bench, zapping him of any DFS intrigue. Tatum dropped 30 points on 12-for-28 shooting in […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoBlake Griffin Will Miss Wednesday’s Contest
Brooklyn Nets power forward/center Blake Griffin (knee, rest) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game versus the Jazz, the second leg of the team's back-to-back. Griffin was rarely utilized in both ends of back-to-back settings during his tenure with the Pistons this season, so the decision to rest him doesn't come as a surprise. Jeff […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoMonte Morris Remains Sidelined Wednesday
Denver Nuggets point/shooting guard Monte Morris (quad) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Raptors as he continues to battle a strained left quad. Morris will have now missed seven consecutive contests due to the ailment, with the Nuggets having been mum on when a return may occur. Denver has opted to start […]
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