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C.J. McCollum Facing One-Week Absence
Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard C.J. McCollum (foot) has been ruled out for at least the next week due to a sprained left foot that he sustained Saturday. Head coach Terry Stotts said prior to Monday's game that the team would re-evaluate McCollum in a week, meaning that he'll miss at least the next four […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoSterling Brown Ruled Out For Monday’s Game
Houston Rockets shooting guard/small forward Sterling Brown (leg) has been deemed unavailable for Monday's contest versus the Bulls due to a leg injury. His absence has left the Rockets' backcourt and wing thinner than anticipated, as John Wall (knee) and Danuel House Jr. (health protocols) have been ruled out as well. Despite an uptick in […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoWizards-Hornets Contest Postponed Wednesday
The Washington Wizards and Charlotte Hornets matchup that was set to take place Wednesday has been postponed due to new positive COVID-19 tests among the Wizards' roster. The team has now had seven players test positive for the virus, which has kept them off the floor for the past week. It's unclear when Washington could […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoTim Hardaway Jr. Gets Green Light To Suit Up Monday
Dallas Mavericks shooting guard/small forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (groin) has been cleared to play in Monday's contest versus Toronto despite battling a strained left groin that caused a one-game absence. As the Mavericks continue to be short-handed on the wing due to the league's health and safety protocols, Hardaway should see an increased offensive workload. […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoKyrie Irving Remains Absent For Monday’s Contest
Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving has been ruled out for Monday's game versus Milwaukee as he continues to get back into game shape following an absence due to personal reasons. Irving's absence will now stretch beyond two weeks, as Monday marks the seventh straight game that he has missed. James Harden figures to continue […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoTyler Herro Ruled Out For Monday’s Game
Miami Heat point/shooting guard Tyler Herro (neck) has been deemed unavailable for Monday's contest versus Detroit as he continues to battle neck spasms. Herro's absence marks his second straight game on the sidelines, paving the way for Gabe Vincent to make the start, provided that the game eventually gets the green light after being bumped […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoOtto Porter Will Miss Monday’s Contest
Chicago Bulls small/power forward Otto Porter (back) has been ruled out for Monday's game versus Houston due to a strained lower back. Porter's absence will be his second of the year, paving the way for Thaddeus Young to see an increased role off the bench behind both Patrick Williams (hip) and Lauri Markkanen. Porter has […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoLou Williams Ruled Out For Sunday’s Contest
Los Angeles Clippers shooting guard Lou Williams (hip) will miss his second straight game Sunday versus the Pacers as he continues to be bothered by a hip ailment. Both Luke Kennard and Terance Mann saw 30 minutes of action and scored in double figures off the bench in L.A.'s most recent outing without Williams, although […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoCam Reddish Picks Up Questionable Tag For Monday
Atlanta Hawks shooting guard/small forward Cam Reddish (knee) has been listed as questionable to suit up for Monday's game versus Minnesota due to a left knee contusion. Reddish missed the team's last outing, allowing Kevin Huerter to rejoin the starting five. Having gone for at least 20 points with four made triples in two of […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoNew Orleans Starts Eric Bledsoe For Sunday’s Game
New Orleans Pelicans point/shooting guard Eric Bledsoe has been bumped back up into the starting five for Sunday's contest versus Sacramento. Bledsoe came off the bench Friday as he worked through eye irritation, scoring seven points across 21 minutes. With Lonzo Ball (knee) expected to miss additional time, there is upside potential for Bledsoe in […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoSterling Brown Questionable To Return For Monday’s Game
Houston Rockets shooting guard/small forward Sterling Brown has been deemed questionable to get back into the mix for Monday's contest versus the Bulls as he works through the league's health and safety protocols. Brown missed Saturday's game, which would have been another potential fantasy boon, following a 23-point showing in his first start of the […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoHassan Whiteside Unavailable For Sunday’s Contest
Sacramento Kings center Hassan Whiteside (hip) will miss his second straight game Sunday versus New Orleans due to hip soreness. The Kings accrued just two blocks as a team in Whiteside's absence as the Clippers mercilessly attacked the rim, which could be much of the same case for the Pelicans on Sunday. Chimezie Metu saw […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoDario Saric Ruled Out For Monday’s Game
Phoenix Suns power forward/center Dario Saric will miss Monday's contest versus the Grizzlies due to the league's health and safety protocols. With the Suns not having taken the floor for a week, this is the first that fantasy managers are hearing about Saric's absence. With Jalen Smith joining Saric on the sidelines, Frank Kaminsky is […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoEric Gordon, DeMarcus Cousins Likely To Return Monday
Houston Rockets shooting guard/small forward Eric Gordon (leg) and center DeMarcus Cousins (ankle) have been tagged as probable to suit up for Monday's contest versus the Bulls. Gordon's absence would end at two games due to leg soreness, while Cousins missed just one outing with an ankle ailment. The Rockets had been severely short-handed without […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoRicky Rubio Remains Out For Monday’s Game
Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Ricky Rubio will be unavailable for Monday's contest against the Hawks under the league's health and safety protocols. With Karl-Anthony Towns and Juan Hernangomez also on the sidelines, Minnesota's rotations will take on a new look. Out of the backcourt, fantasy managers can anticipate Jordan McLaughlin bumping up to snag Rubio's […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoJimmy Butler, Avery Bradley Continue Absences Monday
Miami Heat shooting guard/small forward Jimmy Butler and shooting guard Avery Bradley have been ruled out for their fourth straight contest Monday against Detroit due to the league's health and safety protocols. At this stage, just Butler and Bradley remain from the Heat's recent absences due to COVID-19 related issues, with their return date far […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoJohn Wall Will Miss Third Straight Game Monday
Houston Rockets point guard John Wall (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game versus Chicago, marking his third consecutive absence due to knee soreness. With Houston not having a true backup PG, it's been a collaborative effort in setting up the offense in Wall's absence, as Victor Oladipo is the likeliest candidate to see […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoTyler Herro Earns Questionable Tag For Monday
Miami Heat point/shooting guard Tyler Herro (neck) has again been deemed questionable to suit up Monday versus Detroit due to neck spasms after having been unable to take the floor Saturday. Gabe Vincent drew the start in place of Herro, but Goran Dragic was able to compile a double-double off the bench with the increased […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoVictor Oladipo Will Make Rockets Debut Monday
Houston Rockets shooting guard/small forward Victor Oladipo has been given the green light to make his team debut during Monday's game versus the Bulls. Oladipo has had to wait for his trade to officially be processed, but is now set to take the floor for the first time in a week. Without John Wall (knee) […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoBrooklyn Lists Kyrie Irving As Questionable To Play Monday
Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving (personal) has picked up a questionable tag for Monday's contest versus the Bucks due to still needing to clear the league's health and safety protocols following his absence due to personal reasons. Without Irving in the mix Saturday, James Harden logged a triple-double in his Nets debut, while Kevin […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoC.J. McCollum Unavailable For Monday’s Contest
Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard C.J. McCollum (foot) has been ruled out for Monday's game versus the Spurs due to a sprained left foot. McCollum sustained the injury during Saturday's win over Atlanta, with his absence allowing Gary Trent Jr. to see extended run off the bench and for Damian Lillard to take on a […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoJonas Valanciunas Will Miss Monday’s Game
Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas has been deemed out for Monday's contest versus the Suns due to the league's health and safety protocols. Valanciunas' absence may force further changes to the league's schedule, but Sunday's game between Philadelphia -- who played Memphis on Saturday -- and Oklahoma City has been called off. Phoenix has not […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoIndiana Rules Myles Turner Out For Sunday’s Game
Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (hand) will miss his first game of the season Sunday versus the Clippers due to a right hand injury. With Goga Bitadze (ankle) questionable in his own right, Domantas Sabonis is likely to see significant duties at the center spot against L.A. Doug McDermott could also stand to see increased […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoSixers-Thunder Contest Set For Sunday Waived Off
The Philadelphia 76ers and Oklahoma City Thunder will not take the court Sunday night due to Philly not meeting the requisite number of available players (eight) under the league's health and safety protocols. While the 76ers are down multiple players due to injury (Joel Embiid, Mike Scott), the team is also facing COVID-19 contact tracing […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoTampa Bay Deems Ke'Shawn Vaughn Inactive, LeSean McCoy In
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers backfield is shaping up to feature Leonard Fournette, Ronald Jones II, and LeSean McCoy for Sunday's Divisional Round showdown with the Saints. Head coach Bruce Arians is set to stick with Fournette as the starter, with Jones planned to be rotated in; that leaves McCoy as the team's third RB option, […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoKansas City Rules Out Patrick Mahomes Due To Concussion
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (concussion) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's Divisional Round game versus Cleveland. Mahomes departed in the third quarter after coming up wobbly following a tackle on a QB scramble. The team took Mahomes into the tent on the sidelines, before he was able to run into […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoLatavius Murray, Taysom Hill Ruled Out For Sunday’s Contest
The New Orleans Saints will be without running back Latavius Murray (quad) and tight end/quarterback Taysom Hill (knee) for Sunday's Divisional Round matchup versus the Buccaneers. Murray's absence means that Alvin Kamara will be in line for a whopping workload as the Saints' RB1, while Hill's means that Jameis Winston will be the team's unquestioned […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoRonald Jones II Receives Green Light To Suit Up Sunday
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones II (quad/finger) has been given the thumbs up to take the field for Sunday's game versus New Orleans, marking his return following a one-game absence. Leonard Fournette served as Tampa's top back during the Wild Card round, but he is likely to see a decreased role with Jones […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoPatrick Mahomes Exits Sunday’s Game For Evaluation
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes exited Sunday's contest versus Cleveland after coming up wobbly following a scramble during the third quarter. Mahomes needed to be helped to the sidelines before entering the medical tent, but he was able to run to the locker room. Chad Henne took over to complete the drive, which ended […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoCleveland Loses Jedrick Wills Jr. For Sunday’s Contest
Cleveland Browns left tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. (ankle) played all of one snap in Sunday's game versus Kansas City before departing due to an ankle injury. At halftime, the team announced that Willis would not return to action. The Browns have moved Blake Hance -- who was signed off of the Jets' practice squad just […]
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