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Jeremy Lamb Earns Questionable Tag For Friday
Indiana Pacers shooting guard Jeremy Lamb (knee) has been officially deemed questionable to play in Friday's contest against Miami due a sore left knee. Lamb has missed the three previous outings due to the ailment, with his role in the second unit having dipped over the last month. The return of Caris Levert has knocked […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoWayne Ellington Will Miss Friday’s Contest
Detroit Pistons shooting guard Wayne Ellington (groin) has been ruled out for the third consecutive game Friday against Houston due to a strained right adductor. Frank Jackson drew the start Wednesday and played 31 minutes, but he has not proven to be a fantasy-relevant commodity even with the increase in time on the floor. Saddiq […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoAvery Bradley, Andre Iguodala Questionable To Play Friday
Miami Heat shooting guard/small forward Avery Bradley (calf) and small forward Andre Iguodala (hip) have both been deemed questionable to suit up for Friday's contest against Indiana. Bradley has not played since Feb. 3 due to a right calf strain, while Iguodala has missed just one game with a hip ailment. Bradley is the more […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoWillie Cauley-Stein, Dorian Finney-Smith Out For Friday
The Dallas Mavericks' frontcourt stands to be short-handed for Friday's game against Portland with center Willie Cauley-Stein out due to the league's health and safety protocols and small/power forward Dorian Finney-Smith (personal) also unavailable. The return of Dwight Powell stands to help the second unit, whereas Kristaps Porzingis should see a sizable workload at the […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoJohn Wall, Ben McLemore Questionable To Play Friday
Houston Rockets point guard John Wall (knee) and shooting guard/small forward Ben McLemore (ankle) have both picked up questionable designations for Friday's contest against Detroit. Wall has been circling a return in the near future, while McLemore has missed the team's two previous outings. Mired in an 18-game losing streak, the Rockets' depth chart has […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoMonte Morris Will Miss Fourth Straight Game Friday
Denver Nuggets point guard Monte Morris (quad) has been ruled out for Friday's contest versus Chicago due to a strained left quad. Morris' absence marks his fourth outing in a row on the sidelines, paving the way for Facundo Campazzo and P.J. Dozier to continue seeing relevant minutes off the bench, with Paul Millsap regaining […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoKevin Love Will Remain Out Friday
Cleveland Cavaliers power forward/center Kevin Love (calf) has been ruled out for Friday's contest against San Antonio as he continues to battle the calf ailment that has all but zapped his 2020-21 campaign. Love returned to make two starts to begin the second half, but he played just 12 combined minutes before shutting it down […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoDavis Bertans Exits Early, Won’t Return Thursday
Washington Wizards small/power forward Davis Bertans (calf) has been deemed unavailable to return for Thursday's contest against the Jazz after departing early due to a tight right calf. Prior to leaving, Bertans played four minutes off the bench and made his lone field goal, adding one blocked shot. Such an early departure lands Bertans firmly […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoOG Anunoby Returns For Friday’s Contest
Toronto Raptors small/power forward OG Anunoby has been given the green light to get back into action Friday after having cleared the league's health and safety protocols. Anunoby has missed his team's six previous games, which may lead to a slight acclimation period that could stunt his minutes total. When he first missed time earlier […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoDeMar DeRozan Remains Sidelined For Friday’s Game
San Antonio Spurs small forward DeMar DeRozan (personal) will miss his fifth consecutive contest Friday against the Cavaliers due to a personal issue. San Antonio has managed to spread out DeRozan's shots in his absence with four different players (Rudy Gay, Drew Eubanks, Dejounte Murray, Jakob Poeltl) leading the team in scoring without him in […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoFrank Ntilikina Enters Starting Five Thursday
New York Knicks point guard Frank Ntilikina has been tabbed as the team's starting point guard for Thursday's game against the Magic due to the injuries that have saddled Elfrid Payton (hamstring), Derrick Rose, Immanuel Quickley (ankle) and Austin Rivers (personal). Ntilikina should have unabated access to as many minutes as he can handle, with […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoTerrence Ross Ruled Out For Thursday’s Game
Orlando Magic shooting guard/small forward Terrence Ross (knee) has been deemed unavailable for Thursday's contest against the Knicks due to right knee soreness. It was previously reported that Ross would attempt to play through the ailment, but that has not come to fruition. With the Magic getting both Aaron Gordon and Evan Fournier back in […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoKyrie Irving Likely To Return For Friday’s Game
Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving (groin) has been deemed probable to get back onto the floor for Friday's contest against Orlando. Irving missed the team's most recent outing due to a sore right groin, which when coupled with Kevin Durant's (hamstring) absence, allowed James Harden to see an enormous offensive workload. Harden and Irving, […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoRaul Neto Cleared For Thursday’s Contest
Washington Wizards point/shooting guard Raul Neto (rib) has been given the green light to take the floor for Thursday's game against the Jazz. With Russell Westbrook ultimately being cleared as well, Neto loses most of his DFS appeal. Traditionally, Neto has stepped into a starting role on one of the two legs of a back-to-back […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoStephen Curry, Kelly Oubre Jr. Doubtful For Friday
Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (back) and small/power forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (foot) have been deemed doubtful to play in Friday's game versus Memphis. Curry departed Wednesday's game early due to the injury and was unable to practice Thursday, neither of which bodes well for his immediate status. Nico Mannion and Jordan Poole […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoDarius Bazley Faces Extended Absence Due To Shoulder Injury
Oklahoma City Thunder power forward Darius Bazley (shoulder) has been diagnosed as a "week-to-week" absence, as opposed to being merely day-to-day in light of the left shoulder contusion that has forced him to miss the past two weeks. Bazley had gotten into a solid rhythm prior to the injury, having amassed three double-doubles in his […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoAlex Caruso Will Rejoin Rotation Thursday
Los Angeles Lakers point/shooting guard Alex Caruso (concussion) has been cleared to get back into action for Thursday's game against the Hornets. Caruso has missed the team's two prior games as he works his way through the concussion protocol. Only utilized in the deepest of season-long formats, Caruso saw his minutes increase to 22.5 per […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoLuguentz Dort, Theo Maledon Cleared For Thursday’s Game
Oklahoma City Thunder shooting guard/small forward Luguentz Dort (toe) and point/shooting guard Theo Maledon (thumb) have both been given the thumbs up to get back into action Thursday against Atlanta. Dort had missed OKC's two most recent contests, while Maledon was questionable despite logging 32 minutes Tuesday. The duo stand to reclaim their own sizable […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoAaron Gordon, Evan Fournier Set To Play Thursday
Orlando Magic point guard/power forward Aaron Gordon (ankle) and shooting guard/small forward Evan Fournier (groin) have been cleared to take the floor for Thursday's game against the Knicks. Gordon will draw the start, but also serve as the team's backup PG behind Chasson Randle with the rest of the team's primary ball-handling options unavailable. Fournier […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoClint Capela, Onyeka Okongwu Cleared To Play Thursday
Atlanta Hawks centers Clint Capela (heel) and Onyeka Okongwu (groin) have both been given the green light to take the floor for Thursday's game against the Thunder. Despite Okongwu being cleared, Nathan Knight is set to serve as Capela's backup, with John Collins shifting back to the power forward slot. Capela, the league's leading rebounder […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoMichael Carter-Williams Will Miss Thursday’s Contest
Orlando Magic point guard Michael Carter-Williams (illness) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Knicks due to a non-COVID-19 illness. Much like New York, Orlando's PG depth will be heavily short-handed with Cole Anthony and Markelle Fultz also unavailable. Chasson Randle stands to continue seeing a sizable role with Carter-Williams down, although he'll […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoImmanuel Quickley, Elfrid Payton Will Miss Thursday’s Game
New York Knicks point guards Immanuel Quickley (ankle) and Elfrid Payton (hamstring) have both been ruled out for Thursday's contest against the Magic. The absence for Quickley will mark his first since Dec. 31, while Payton will be out of the equation for a fourth straight outing. With Derrick Rose and Austin Rivers also both […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoJarrett Culver Earns Doubtful Tag For Thursday
Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard/small forward Jarrett Culver (toe) has been listed as doubtful to suit up for Thursday's game against the Suns due to a strained toe. Head coach Chris Finch has been "hopeful" to get Culver back for the back-to-back matchup against the Suns, which could indicate that Culver may be around Friday. Culver […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoClint Capela, Onyeka Okongwu Questionable For Thursday
Atlanta Hawks centers Clint Capela (heel) and Onyeka Okongwu (groin) have both been deemed questionable to participate in Thursday's game against the Thunder. The duo have missed the past two contests due to their respective injuries, which has paved the way for John Collins to take over as a small-ball center and for Danilo Gallinari […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoAaron Gordon, Evan Fournier, Terrence Ross Questionable
Three key Orlando Magic players have picked up questionable designations for Thursday's contest against the Knicks. Point guard/power forward Aaron Gordon (ankle, rest) and shooting guard/small forward Evan Fournier (groin) were both able to practice Wednesday, while shooting guard/small forward Terrence Ross (knee) has also been deemed questionable. With the roster completely in flux, Nikola […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoPhoenix Lands Torrey Craig In Trade
Shooting guard/small forward Torrey Craig has been dealt to the Phoenix Suns, adding to the team's depth on the wing. Craig inked a deal with Milwaukee during the off-season, but he was a limited fit for the team's second unit, not scoring in double figures in any of his 18 appearances (in which he averaged […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoD.J. Wilson, D.J. Augustin Join Rockets Mix
Power forward/center D.J. Wilson and point guard D.J. Augustin have been traded to the Houston Rockets in a four-player swap that was completed Wednesday. Wilson is the more tantalizing of the two due to his age (25) and athleticism for a team that is lacking current frontcourt depth. Augustin appeared in 37 games (six starts) […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoP.J. Tucker, Rodions Kurucs Land In Milwaukee
Power forwards/centers P.J. Tucker and Rodions Kurucs have been dealt to the Milwaukee Bucks, alongside the team's 2022 first-round draft pick, which was returned in a deal with the Houston Rockets. Tucker has sat out the past four games in hopes of having his trade request filled, as he's now expected to play the role […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoMike Conley Will Miss Thursday’s Contest
Utah Jazz point guard Mike Conley (hamstring, rest) has been deemed unavailable for Thursday's game against the Wizards as the team monitors his workload stemming from hamstring injuries. Conley has been in a solid offensive rhythm as of late, knocking down three triples in four consecutive contests. Without him in the mix, Donovan Mitchell should […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoDwight Powell Returns To Lineup Wednesday
Dallas Mavericks center Dwight Powell (illness) has been given the green light to get back into action for Wednesday's game against the Clippers. Powell was down for Monday's meeting between the two squads because of an illness, with his return likely to pull some minutes away from Maxi Kleber and Willie Cauley-Stein. Powell snatched a […]
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