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Trae Young, Clint Capela Headline Tuesday’s Questionable Tags
Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (back) and center Clint Capela (hand) have both been upgraded to questionable to play in Tuesday's matchup versus the Clippers after missing Sunday's contest due to their respective ailments. Danilo Gallinari (ankle) has also picked up a questionable designation, tossing Atlanta's potential lineup construction into flux. Without Young/Capela on […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoKawhi Leonard, Paul George Ruled Out For Tuesday’s Game
Los Angeles Clippers guard/forwards Kawhi Leonard and Paul George have been deemed unavailable for Tuesday's contest versus the Hawks due to the league's health and safety protocols. Neither Leonard nor George flew with the team for the start of their six-game road trip, although it's unclear at this stage whether either tested positive for COVID-19 […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoGeorge Hill Ruled Out For Monday’s Contest
Oklahoma City Thunder point/shooting guard George Hill (thumb) has been deemed unavailable for Monday's game against the Trail Blazers due to a sprained right thumb. Despite the ailment, Hill was able to drop a season-high 22 points Sunday, with the team opting not to run him out for the second leg of a back-to-back. Hamidou […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoJames Ennis Receives Green Light To Play Monday
Orlando Magic small forward James Ennis (hamstring, quadriceps) has been given the thumbs up to take the floor for Monday's contest against the Hornets, although he'll be facing an unspecified minutes restriction. Ennis' season has been sidetracked by hamstring injuries to this stage, but the ailment won't keep him off the floor Monday. Having started […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoKyle Lowry Returns To Lineup Monday
Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry (toe, foot) has been given the green light to suit up for Monday's matchup versus the Pacers, ending his stint on the sidelines at two games. Without Pascal Siakam (knee) in the lineup, Lowry may see an increased offensive role out of the gate, whereas Norman Powell is likely […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoPascal Siakam Ruled Out For Monday’s Game
Toronto Raptors power forward Pascal Siakam (knee) has been downgraded to out for Monday's contest versus the Pacers, marking his second consecutive absence due to a knee ailment. Stanley Johnson entered the starting five in his place Sunday, giving him added DFS intrigue as a low-priced upside play. Siakam has scuffled from long range to […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoJoel Embiid Will Miss Monday’s Contest
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (back) has been ruled out for Monday's game versus Detroit due to back tightness. Dwight Howard figures to step into the starting five and should see a sizable role without the anchor of the 76ers' defense in the mix. Howard has averaged 9.3 points and 10.7 boards during his three […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoDanuel House Jr. Plans To Return For Tuesday’s Game
Houston Rockets small forward Danuel House Jr. is on track to make his return to action for Tuesday's contest versus the Wizards after a prolonged absence under the league's health and safety protocols. House comes back to a much different team than the one that he suited up alongside in his last game back on […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoChristian Wood Up In The Air For Tuesday
Houston Rockets power forward/center Christian Wood (ankle, personal) was given an excused absence from practice Monday, which has further flummoxed his availability for Tuesday's contest versus Washington. Should Wood remain sidelined, DeMarcus Cousins would figure to remain among the starting five and have considerable DFS appeal. No matter who gets the start, they'll have enormous […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoMichael Carter-Williams Remains Sidelined For Monday
Orlando Magic point/shooting guard Michael Carter-Williams (foot) will be unavailable for the 11th consecutive contest Monday due to a sprained left foot. Carter-Williams had popped up on the injury report as questionable last week, so a return in the near future cannot be ruled out, but for now, Cole Anthony, Jordan Bone, and even Aaron […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoD'Angelo Russell Unlikely To Suit Up Monday
Minnesota Timberwolves point/shooting guard D'Angelo Russell (quad) has been deemed "unlikely" to play in Monday's game versus Golden State, per head coach Ryan Saunders. Russell sat out the team's most recent contest due to rest purposes, but also picked up the quad ailment Friday. His absence paves the way for Ricky Rubio to remain among […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoWendell Carter Jr. Will Miss Third Straight Outing Monday
Chicago Bulls center Wendell Carter Jr. (quad) has been ruled out for Monday's contest versus the Celtics, which marks his third consecutive absence due to a quad ailment. Daniel Gafford has started in his stead, but after a foul-riddled performance his last time out, much of his DFS upside shine has faded. Carter, who has […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoJames Ennis Picks Up Questionable Tag For Monday
Orlando Magic small forward James Ennis (hamstring, quadriceps) has been tagged as questionable to play in Monday's contest versus Charlotte. Ennis' start to the season was hampered by leg injuries, but he has since reclaimed his gig within the starting five, even as he has yet to compile a double-digit scoring performance. As was the […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoLarry Nance Jr. Ruled Out For Monday’s Game
Cleveland Cavaliers power forward/center Larry Nance Jr. (wrist) has been deemed unavailable to suit up for Monday's contest versus the Lakers as he battles a sprained wrist. Nance played just 13 minutes in the team's defeat Sunday, with his absence likely paving the way for Taurean Prince to step into a larger role Monday, increasing […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoAaron Gordon Likely To Return For Monday’s Contest
Orlando Magic point guard/power forward Aaron Gordon (hip) has been deemed probable to get back onto the floor for Monday's contest versus Charlotte after sitting out Sunday's game. Gordon has become a passing dynamo over his last three outings, having combined for 26 assists in that span. With his early-season minutes restriction now off, Gordon […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoBrooklyn Considers Adding Kevin Love, JaVale McGee
The Brooklyn Nets roster reconstruction may not be finished quite yet. Jason Dumas, the sports director for KRON 4 News in San Francisco, is reporting that the team has had "active discussions" with the Cleveland Cavaliers regarding a deal that would put center JaVale McGee on the move. Additionally, Brooklyn has inquired about Kevin Love […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoMiami Expects Jimmy Butler, Avery Bradley To Be Nearing Return
The Miami Heat could get back both shooting guard/small forward Jimmy Butler and shooting guard Avery Bradley this week. The duo have been dealing with the league's health and safety protocols, with Bradley saying that he is anticipating being cleared in time to play Wednesday versus the Nuggets. While the expectation is that Butler gets […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoPascal Siakam, Kyle Lowry Draw Questionable Tags For Monday
Toronto Raptors power forward Pascal Siakam (knee) and point guard Kyle Lowry (toe) have both been bumped up to questionable to participate in Monday's contest versus the Pacers after having missed the outing between the two teams Sunday. Without Siakam and Lowry in the mix, the trio of Fred Vanvleet, OG Anunoby, and Norman Powell […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoJohn Collins Drills Career-High Six Triples
Atlanta Hawks power forward John Collins went for 30 points during Sunday's defeat to Milwaukee, the second time in his past three games that he has hit that plateau. But what made his outing versus the Bucks special were the six threes that he knocked down, which set a new career high. Without Clint Capela […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoGiannis Antetokounmpo Dominates En Route To Double-Double
Milwaukee Bucks power forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo logged his third consecutive double-double during Sunday's win over Atlanta, finishing with 27 points, 14 rebounds, and eight assists. The two-time reigning MVP has scored at least 22 points in 11 straight outings, remaining aggressive versus the Hawks, shooting 15 free throws while knocking down nine. Antetokounmpo's free-throw issues […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoDe'Andre Hunter Drops Career-High 33 Points In Defeat
Atlanta Hawks small/power forward De'Andre Hunter took on a massive increase in role with the team down Trae Young (back) and Clint Capela (hand) for Sunday's loss to the Bucks, leading to a career-best 33-point performance. Hunter played a whopping 42 minutes, shooting 13-for-21 overall, adding four rebounds and four assists to pack the stat […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoJoe Harris Ties Career-High With Seven Made Threes
Brooklyn Nets shooting guard/small forward Joe Harris was scorching-hot from long range for nearly the entirety of Saturday's win over Miami, tying his career best with seven made triples en route to a 23-point showing. Harris' marksmanship was encouraged throughout the contest, as he shot 7-for-12 from deep, adding two rebounds and two assists to […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoJames Harden Sets Up Teammates In Triple-Less Double-Double
A major concern for fantasy managers upon the realization of the Nets' Big 3 was that one of the trio would be left out when it came to their usual monster fantasy production. During Saturday's win over the Heat, that member was James Harden, even though he finished the contest with 12 points, 11 assists, […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoBam Adebayo Drops Career-High 41 Points In Defeat
Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo was nearly unguardable during Saturday's loss to the Nets, racking up a career-high 41 points on 14-for-20 shooting. With Miami still decimated by injuries and the league's health and safety protocols, Adebayo capitalized on Brooklyn's limited size on the interior, while adding nine assists and five rebounds for the best […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoDenver Clears Jamal Murray To Play Saturday
Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray (shoulder) has been given the green light to suit up for Saturday's contest versus the Suns despite receiving a questionable tag earlier in the day with a sprained left shoulder. Murray logged 40 minutes in Friday's overtime win against Phoenix and showed no worse for wear, but the combination […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoJayson Tatum Remains Unavailable For Sunday’s Game
Boston Celtics small/power forward Jayson Tatum will continue his absence under the league's health and safety protocols for Sunday's contest against the Cavaliers. Tatum will be unavailable for the fifth straight contest, paving the way for Jaylen Brown to remain the focal point of the offense and a borderline elite fantasy candidate. Grant Williams has […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoPayton Pritchard Faces Multi-Week Absence With Knee Injury
Boston Celtics point guard Payton Pritchard (knee) has been diagnosed with a sprained MCL, which is expected to keep him sidelined for at least two weeks. Pritchard's minutes figured to be on the downswing upon the return of Kemba Walker, but the injury is a tough blow for the rookie, who showcased DFS upside potential […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoRui Hachimura, Davis Bertans Headline Sunday’s Absences
The Washington Wizards are set to get back into action for the first time in 13 days Sunday when they face the Spurs, but they won't have their full allotment of players just yet. Forwards Rui Hachimura and Davis Bertans headline a group that includes Deni Avdija, Ish Smith, Moritz Wagner, and Troy Brown Jr. […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoJoel Embiid, Ben Simmons, Tobias Harris Will Play Saturday
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (back), point guard Ben Simmons, and small/power forward Tobias Harris have all been given the green light to take the floor for Saturday's game versus the Pistons. Embiid spent the past two games demolishing Boston's interior defense to the tune of 42 and 38 points, respectively. He's once again in […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoSan Antonio Lists Dejounte Murray As Questionable For Sunday
San Antonio Spurs point/shooting guard Dejounte Murray (ankle) has been listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus Washington after he departed Friday's contest early with a sprained left ankle. Murray's absence funneled considerable minutes toward Patty Mills, which would figure to be the case again Sunday should Murray be unavailable. Check back to get the […]
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