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Jaylen Brown Ready To Go On Monday
Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (ankle) will return from a one-game absence on Monday versus Detroit. The three-time All-Star sat out Sunday's matchup against Washington with a right ankle sprain and was initially listed as questionable for Monday before the team upgraded him to available. It's Jayson Tatum's (ankle) turn to rest on Monday, meaning […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoJayson Tatum Won't Play Against Detroit
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (ankle) won't play against the Pistons on Monday. The Celtics star sits out the second leg of a back-to-back with a right ankle sprain after torching Washington with 30 points in 27 minutes on Sunday. Jaylen Brown (ankle) missed Sunday's game and will be back on Monday to show what […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoDean Wade Ruled Out For Monday
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (knee) won't make his return to the lineup on Monday versus Indiana. He has been downgraded from doubtful to out, missing a fifth consecutive game. Wade's absence started for personal reasons, and he's now absent for a third straight game with a sore right knee. Georges Niang has enjoyed a […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoKevin Love Misses 10th Consecutive Game
Miami Heat forward/center Kevin Love (heel) will see his absence stretch to 10 games on Monday against Philadelphia. The veteran is battling a right heel bruise. Thomas Bryant has crept into the rotation lately, but Love's injury means a lot of Bam Adebayo on the Heat frontcourt. Nikola Jovic and Haywood Highsmith have also played […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoNikola Jovic Sits Out Second Consecutive Game
Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (hamstring) will miss a second consecutive game on Monday versus Philadelphia. The young forward has suffered a right hamstring strain. Following Sunday's win over Detroit, Jovic said he feels like he can get back on the court soon, so it's possible the 20-year-old can return on Wednesday versus Cleveland. His […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoJimmy Butler Ruled Out Monday
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (foot) has been downgraded from questionable to out for Monday's matchup against Philadelphia. The Heat star sits out a second consecutive contest with a foot contusion. Butler's absence boosts the fantasy value of Jaime Jaquez Jr., who moved to the starting unit on Sunday versus Detroit. Meanwhile, it also secures […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoSimone Fontecchio Unavailable Monday
Detroit Pistons forward Simone Fontecchio (toe) will miss Monday's meeting with the Celtics. He was initially labeled as questionable for the game but has now been ruled out with a toe contusion. The Italian forward got hurt at the worst possible time, as Fontecchio has enjoyed a very good run in the team, averaging 15.7 […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoCade Cunningham Won't Play On Monday
Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (knee) won't play against Boston on Monday. He has been downgraded from a questionable status, and it was already unlikely that Cunningham, who's managing a left knee injury, would suit up for the contest after Detroit also played on Sunday. With Cunningham out of the picture, Jaden Ivey will have […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoDmitry Orlov Collects Four Points In Big Win
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Dmitry Orlov tied a career-high with four points in Sunday's 7-2 win over Ottawa. He recorded two goals and two assists, starting the work with the first tally of the game. Orlov added a power-play assist to his tally early in the second period and then wrapped up the second four-point effort […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoTyler Toffoli Dominates Against Columbus With Three Points
Winnipeg Jets winger Tyler Toffoli tallied two goals and an assist as the team rolled over Columbus 6-1 on Sunday. Following a tight one-goal opening period, Toffoli had a goal and an assist inside the first 10 minutes of the second frame to set the Jets on their way. He completed his three-point outing with […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoLucas Raymond Pots Pair Of Goals Versus Penguins
Detroit Red Wings winger Lucas Raymond scored twice with three shots in Sunday's 6-3 defeat against Pittsburgh. Entering the contest with a three-game goal streak, Raymond extended the run with a strike at the 15:39 mark in the first period and added a second goal late in the game. The latter was Raymond's third power-play […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoBo Horvat Scores Twice In Losing Effort
New York Islanders center Bo Horvat scored two goals on Sunday against the Rangers but was unable to save the team from a 5-2 loss in this season's second Battle of New York. Horvat gave his team the lead in the first period with a short-handed tally and knotted the score at two in the […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoPavel Buchnevich Delivers Three Assists In Sunday's Win
St. Louis Blues forward Pavel Buchnevich contributed on three goals in Sunday's 4-2 victory over Anaheim, skating away with a hat trick of assists. Buchnevich's playmaking helped St. Louis to put up a power-play clinic in the third period as the team scored three goals with the man advantage. With the performance, Buchnevich broke an […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoRyan Lindgren Suffers Leg Injury Versus Islanders
New York Rangers defenseman Ryan Lindgren suffered an apparent leg injury in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Islanders. He took an awkward fall in the second period following a hit from Islanders forward Jean-Gabriel Pageau and couldn't put weight on his left leg. The hardworking blue-liner had an assist in 13.06 minutes of action before […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoScotty Pippen Jr. Misses Second Consecutive Game
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Scotty Pippen Jr. (shin) will remain sidelined for Monday's meeting with the Kings. He couldn't play on Saturday versus OKC due to shin soreness and will continue to sit against Sacramento with the same issue. Pippen Jr. has played well when he's been available, but that hasn't happened too often lately. […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoLuke Kennard Unavailable On Monday
Memphis Grizzlies guard Luke Kennard (personal) won't be in the lineup on Monday versus Sacramento. After playing in seven of the last eight games, Kennard needs to take some time off for personal reasons. The sweet-shooting 27-year-old has been a regular starter lately, meaning another change in the first unit is coming on Monday for […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoVince Williams Jr. Doubtful To Face Kings
Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Vince Williams Jr. (knee) is considered doubtful to play against Sacramento on Monday. He continues to deal with a left patellar issue that has kept him sidelined for four games. Before getting hurt, the 23-year-old was riding great momentum as one of the focal points of the team's offense. Desmond Bane's return […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoJohn Collins Ready To Return On Monday
Utah Jazz forward/center John Collins (rest) is set to return to the lineup on Monday versus Minnesota, as he isn't listed on the injury report. Utah rested its starting center on Saturday against the Timberwolves as the team completed a back-to-back set. Collins has performed well lately, recording eight of his 22 double-doubles this season […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoDoug McDermott To Remain Absent On Monday
Indiana Pacers forward Doug McDermott (calf) will remain out of the lineup on Monday versus Cleveland. We haven't seen the sharpshooter on the court since Feb. 26, and Monday will mark his 10th consecutive absence. With McDermott unavailable, Jarace Walker and Obi Toppin have a chance to earn more minutes as backup forwards, while Ben […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoLeBron James Continues To Carry A Questionable Tag Monday
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) is once again considered questionable as the team prepares to face the Hawks on Monday night. James recently had to skip a game with a troublesome left ankle, but he's logged 38-plus minutes in all three games since returning, and the questionable designation tends to be more of […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoAnthony Davis Listed As Questionable For Monday
Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (eye) has officially been listed as questionable for Monday's tilt against Atlanta. He suffered a left corneal abrasion on Saturday against Golden State, playing only in the first quarter. Jaxson Hayes will be called on to hold down the fort in the middle if Davis can't play on Monday. […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoDorian Finney-Smith Good To Go On Sunday
Brooklyn Nets forward Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) will play against San Antonio on Sunday. He's been battling left ankle soreness, but the team has upgraded Finney-Smith from probable to available. The 30-year-old is enjoying a good month and should have a productive evening against an up-tempo team that usually struggles defensively. Finney-Smith has averaged 11.3 points, […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoDonovan Mitchell Won't Play On Monday
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (nose) will miss Monday's matchup against Indiana. After returning from a knee injury, Mitchell lasted just two games in the lineup, breaking his nose in Saturday's contest against Houston. Caris LeVert is set for a fresh boost in fantasy value without Mitchell, while Darius Garland will once again carry a […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoSam Hauser, Oshae Brissett Join Boston's Starting Unit
Boston Celtics forwards Sam Hauser and Oshae Brissett will join the starting lineup on Sunday against Washington. The two get a promotion to the first unit following injuries to Derrick White (hand) and Jaylen Brown (ankle). Brissett is starting for the first time this season, while Hauser will be rolling with starters for an eighth […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoCedi Osman Returns To Spurs Lineup On Sunday
San Antonio Spurs forward Cedi Osman (ankle) will be back in the lineup on Sunday against Brooklyn. The team has upgraded Osman from questionable to available. 28-year-old will return from a four-game absence. Osman's return adds some quality to the Spurs bench, but he hasn't played a very big part in the rotation. Julian Champagnie, […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoTobias Harris Questionable For Monday's Game
Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris (ankle) has been listed as questionable for Monday's matchup against Miami. Harris missed Saturday's game against Charlotte with a right ankle sprain and couldn't practice on Sunday. The questionable tag leaves his status up in the air, but it's looking likely Harris will miss a second consecutive game. Nicolas Batum […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoLandry Shamet Out For Fourth Straight Game
Washington Wizards guard Landry Shamet (calf) will sit out a fourth straight game on Sunday against Boston. Shamet has been shelved with a left calf strain and will have the opportunity to return on Tuesday against Houston. He's one of seven Washington players out with injuries at present, meaning the team is down to bare […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoJonathan Isaac Won't Play On Sunday
Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (knee) will come out of the lineup on Sunday versus Toronto. After playing in six of the last seven games, Isaac misses Sunday's action with left knee injury maintenance. Isaac has been very productive lately, averaging 10.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks in 18.6 minutes. Caleb Houstan should grab […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoRJ Barrett Remains Unavailable Sunday
Toronto Raptors guard/forward RJ Barrett (personal) will remain out of the lineup on Sunday against Orlando. He's mourning the passing of his younger brother and is without a timeline for a return. Sunday's matchup will be the third straight contest Barrett misses. Bruce Brown's role has increased during Barrett's absence. He's a great fantasy asset […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoKristaps Porzingis Will Remain Out Against Washington
Boston Celtics forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring) will remain sidelined for Sunday's contest against Washington. Porzingis misses a chance to face his former team due to a right hamstring strain, sitting out a fifth consecutive game. He's missed a week of action with the injury but shouldn't be out for much longer, as Boston considers him […]
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