Articles
Gary Trent Jr. Rested Against Lakers
Toronto Raptors guard/forward Gary Trent Jr. (rest) will get the night off on Tuesday against the Lakers. He'll be in street clothes as the team kicks off a back-to-back. With the Raptors' lineup very thin lately, Trent Jr. has been one of the squad's top scoring options. He averaged 20.8 points per game through March […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoGabe Vincent Won't Play On Tuesday
Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent (knee) will sit out Tuesday's action against the Raptors. He's only just returned from a long injury layoff, and the Lakers start a back-to-back on Tuesday, so it makes sense that Vincent's load will be managed. The 27-year-old logged 14 minutes in his comeback game against Brooklyn on Sunday, […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoCam Reddish Unavailable For Personal Reasons
Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward Cam Reddish (personal) will miss Tuesday's game against Toronto. He won't be available for personal reasons. Reddish has made six consecutive appearances for the Lakers, but his minutes have fluctuated a lot. His fantasy value has been non-existent due to Reddish's inability to make a mark off the bench. He was […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoJaxson Hayes Likely Back For Lakers Tuesday
Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes (calf) is on track to return to the lineup on Tuesday against Toronto. He was sidelined with a calf contusion on Sunday versus Brooklyn. Hayes averages 4.1 points and 2.9 rebounds and doesn't usually play a significant role for the Lakers, but we could see a lot more of […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoKobe Bufkin Returns To Hawks Lineup Monday
Atlanta Hawks guard Kobe Bufkin (toe) has been cleared to return to the lineup on Monday versus Chicago. He will be back in action after missing 14 games with a sprained big toe. Bufkin's return should ease Dejounte Murray's load, with Trent Forrest being pushed into the third point guard role. However, Bufkin won't be […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoAyo Dosunmu Upgraded To Available Monday
Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (illness) will be good to go on Monday versus Atlanta, as the team has upgraded him from probable to available. Dosunmu has missed only two games all season and is feeling well enough to play on Monday despite battling an upper respiratory illness. The 24-year-old has greatly improved his form […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoAlex Caruso Ready To Face Hawks
Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso (ankle) will make a 17th consecutive appearance on Monday against Atlanta. The team has upgraded him from probable to available. Caruso has started all but one of the last 16 games and will enter Monday's matchup following an impressive 21-point effort against Minnesota. He's well-positioned to produce another good offensive […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoJohn Konchar Downgraded To Out On Monday
Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward John Konchar (foot) has been downgraded from doubtful to out for Monday's contest against Detroit. He will miss a fourth consecutive contest. With Konchar absent, Scotty Pippen Jr. will continue to start for the Grizzlies, with Jordan Goodwin and Luke Kennard also in a position to play larger roles on the backcourt. […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoSanti Aldama Cleared To Play Monday
Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Santi Aldama (illness) will be available on Monday versus Detroit. He missed Saturday's clash with an illness and had a questionable tag entering Monday, but the team has upgraded him to available. Aldama plays a big role on the Grizzlies' frontcourt. He averaged 13.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks with 2.2 […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoTaj Gibson Ruled Out Monday
Detroit Pistons forward/center Taj Gibson (hamstring) won't be in the lineup against Memphis on Monday. The veteran has been downgraded from doubtful to out. Gibson likely wouldn't have seen time on the court anyway, as he's only played in one game for the Pistons since signing with the team on March 6. His next opportunity […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoMarcus Sasser Remains Out On Monday
Detroit Pistons point guard Marcus Sasser (illness) will sit out a second consecutive contest on Monday against the Grizzlies. He hasn't recovered from an illness that gave Sasser a questionable tag on the initial injury report. Malachi Flynn should have a chance to feature more with Sasser out, although he will still have only a […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoCade Cunningham Good To Go Against Memphis
Detroit Pistons point guard Cade Cunningham (knee) will be available for Monday's matchup against Memphis. The team is trying to manage his left knee injury, and Cunningham was at first considered questionable for the game. This will mark Cunningham's third straight appearance. He's gone for 30-plus points in each of his last two games. The […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoJerami Grant Ruled Out Monday
Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (hamstring) has been officially ruled out for Monday's contest against Orlando. He's been sidelined for a number of weeks with a hamstring problem, and Grant's absence doesn't come as a surprise after he was initially labeled as doubtful on the injury report. The Trail Blazers also recently lost Toumani […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoVasilije Micic Upgraded To Available
Charlotte Hornets point guard Vasilije Micic (shoulder) will be available on Monday versus Boston. The team has upgraded him to available after initially listing him as questionable for the game. Micic is set to make a 15th consecutive start. He's bagged a couple of nice double-doubles lately and is averaging 13.4 points and 6.4 assists […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoAleksej Pokusevski Back For Hornets On Monday
Charlotte Hornets forward/center Aleksej Pokusevski (illness) has been cleared to play on Monday versus the Celtics. He's recovered from an illness that kept Pokusevski on the shelf Sunday against the Clippers. The lanky Serbian has seen a boost in playing time lately and could get even more extra shifts on Monday due to Nick Richards' […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoNick Richards Out On Monday, Grant Williams Starting
Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards (foot) has been downgraded from questionable to out for Monday's matchup against Boston. He'll be sidelined with right plantar fascia as Charlotte finishes off a back-to-back. Grant Williams will be brought into the starting unit as Richards' replacement. This will be a tough matchup for Williams against his former team, […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoVince Williams Jr. Remains On The Shelf Monday
Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Vince Williams Jr. (knee) will be absent for an 11th consecutive game on Monday against the Pistons. He's continuing to nurse a left knee injury. The 23-year-old out of VCU will get his next opportunity to return on Wednesday versus Milwaukee. Memphis also won't have Desmond Bane (back) on Monday, and John […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoTaj Gibson Doubtful For Monday
Detroit Pistons forward/center Taj Gibson (hamstring) is considered doubtful to play versus Memphis on Monday. The veteran big man is battling a hamstring strain. Gibson has featured just once for Detroit since joining the club on March 6 -- an 11-minute effort against Boston -- and his absence doesn't impact the team in any way. […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoKnicks Not Expecting OG Anunoby, Julius Randle Back This Season
New York Knicks forwards OG Anunoby (elbow) and Julius Randle (shoulder) appear unlikely to return to action this season. Following Sunday's 113-112 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, Knicks guard/forward Josh Hart said that the team would be "pleasantly surprised" if Anunoby and Randle returned to the court in 2023-24. Anunoby made a comeback from […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoKobe Bufkin Questionable For Monday's Game
Atlanta Hawks guard Kobe Bufkin (toe) has been listed as questionable for Monday's matchup against Chicago. He's been out for 14 games with a sprained toe, but there appears to be a chance Bufkin will jump back into action on Monday. He would play the backup point guard role behind Dejounte Murray, pushing Trent Forrest […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoOnyeka Okongwu Sits Out Sixth Consecutive Game Monday
Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu (toe) will be out of the lineup for a sixth consecutive game on Monday versus the Bulls. The talented big man has been limited to just two appearances since Feb. 12 due to a toe injury. Bruno Fernando will continue to roll as Clint Capela's backup. Centers typically get an […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoToumani Camara Out For Rest Of Season
Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara (ribs, kidney) will miss the rest of the 2023-24 NBA season. He will be out for a second straight game on Monday versus Orlando, and the team isn't expecting him back due to a fractured left rib and a small laceration in the kidney suffered against Atlanta last Wednesday. […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoAnfernee Simons Remains Sidelined Monday
Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (knee) will sit out a fifth consecutive contest on Monday versus Orlando. He's battling left knee tendinitis and will get the next opportunity to return on Wednesday against Charlotte. Simons' injury has opened up playing time and usage to Rayan Rupert and Dalano Banton. The latter has had a […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoRudy Gobert Cleared For Sunday's Action
Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (ribs) is good to go for Sunday's matchup against Chicago. He will make a fifth consecutive appearance despite battling a sprained rib. The injury doesn't appear to affect him, as Gobert looked fantastic in his last outing against Nikola Jokic and Denver, tallying 21 points, 12 rebounds, and three blocks. […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoAnthony Edwards Available On Sunday
Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards (finger) will be available to play on Sunday against Chicago. He's been a regular lately on the injury report with a finger injury, but Edwards hasn't missed any games since early December. On Sunday, he will find himself going up against a below-par defense, as the Bulls give up 113.7 […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoLuka Doncic Ready To Face The Rockets
Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic (knee) will play against Houston on Sunday. He carried a questionable tag due to a sore knee heading into Sunday but will be in the lineup for his seventh consecutive appearance. Doncic has averaged a 31-point triple-double for the month and went off for a 41-point night in his […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoShai Gilgeous-Alexander Returns For Thunder On Sunday
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (quadriceps) will return from a two-game absence on Sunday against the Knicks. The return of OKC's MVP candidate will push Cason Wallace back to the bench. Wallace had a pair of inconsistent performances as Gilgeous-Alexander's replacement in the first unit. Josh Giddey's usage went through the roof in the […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoIsaiah Hartenstein In, Mitchell Robinson Out On Sunday
New York Knicks center Isaiah Hartenstein (wrist) will play against the Thunder on Sunday, while fellow big Mitchell Robinson (ankle) has been ruled out. Robinson appeared to hurt his left ankle again on Friday versus San Antonio. This was only his second appearance for the Knicks since recovering from ankle surgery. Hartenstein is dealing with […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoTyrese Maxey Sits Out Sunday's Game
Philadelphia 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey (hip) won't play against the Raptors on Sunday. He picked up a late questionable tag due to hip tightness, and the team has now downgraded him to out. Cameron Payne is set to take his position in the starting lineup. It's a good matchup to make some noise for […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoLeBron James, Anthony Davis Good To Go Sunday
Los Angeles Lakers stars LeBron James (ankle) and Anthony Davis (knee) will play on Sunday against Brooklyn. Both players have been upgraded from questionable to available. The two will be looking to finish off a good month in style. James has posted 24.8 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 9.4 assists in March, while Davis boasts 11 […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months ago