Kyrie Irving, Tim Hardaway Jr. Both Out Wednesday
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (foot) and Tim Hardaway Jr. (calf) are both out Wednesday versus the San Antonio Spurs. With Luka Doncic (thigh) also sidelined, the Mavs are very thin on the wing for Wednesday. Jaden Hardy, Josh Green and Reggie Bullock should all see increased roles against San Antonio.
Jaden Ivey Expected To Return Thursday
Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey (protocols) is expected to play Thursday versus the Denver Nuggets. Ivey has missed the past three games while in the health and safety protocols, but is listed as probable for Thursday. Ivey's return will likely send either Killian Hayes or R.J. Hampton to the bench. Hayes has been stellar filling […]
Alex Caruso Ruled Out Versus Kings
Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso (illness) has been ruled out ahead of Wednesday's game against the Sacramento Kings. Caruso was a late addition to the injury report with a non-COVID illness and will not miss at least one game due to the ailment. Ayo Dosunmu, Patrick Beverley and Coby White should see increased roles on […]
Kyle Lowry Available Wednesday Versus Grizzlies
Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry (knee) will play Wednesday versus the Memphis Grizzlies. Lowry has been listed as questionable the past few games after coming back from a lengthy absence, but appears good to go. Lowry should continue to come off the bench on Wednesday, but his role has been erratic since returning. Lowry has […]
Ranking the Top Ten NBA Point Guards of the 2022-23 Season
Many years ago, the point guard was looked at as someone who'd run the plays, get everyone on the team organized, set up the scoring superstars, and get everyone involved. But in the past decade, we've seen the rise of point guards like Stephen Curry and Damian Lillard, who have completely shifted the perception of […]
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Notches His Fifth Straight 30-Point Game
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander now has 33 30-point games this season and is currently on a streak of five in a row after their easy win over the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday. He finished with a game-high 35 points on 12-for-24 shooting and added seven rebounds, four assists, one steal, and a single […]
Damian Lillard Posts Another 30-Point Game In Loss
Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard remains scorching hot since the month of January with another 30-point game despite the blowout loss to the New York Knicks on Tuesday. The veteran scoring machine registered 38 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists while shooting 11-for-26 from the floor and 8-for-17 from three while adding 8-for-9 from […]
Immanuel Quickley Leads Knicks To A Win With Double-Double
New York Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley enjoyed another big game as he started in place of Jalen Brunson (foot) again during a 123-107 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. He led the team in scoring with 26 points and chipped in 10 rebounds, three assists, and one steal while only turning the ball over once. […]
Kyrie Irving Iffy For Wednesday
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (foot) is officially questionable to play Wednesday against the San Antonio Spurs. Irving has sat the past two outing as he deals with a sore foot and is in danger of missing another. With Luka Doncic (thigh) already ruled out and Tim Hardaway Jr. (calf) listed as questionable, the Mavs […]
Damian Lillard Available Tuesday Night
Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (calf) is available to play Tuesday versus the New York Knicks. Lillard missed the past game due to calf tightness and was questionable before being cleared to play. Lillard's return will push Cam Reddish back to the bench where he will resume a limited role. There is no report […]
Luka Doncic Remains Out Ahead Of Wednesday
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Luka Doncic (thigh) has already been ruled out of Wednesday's game versus the San Antonio Spurs. Doncic will miss his third straight game with a thigh injury and, given the limited news available surrounding the injury, seems to have no firm timetable to return just yet. With Tim Hardaway Jr. (calf) and […]
Jamal Murray Good To Go Tuesday
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (knee) will play Tuesday against the Toronto Raptors. Murray tweaked his knee on Sunday, but the coaching staff relayed it was not a serious injury. If Murray suffers a setback or is limited in any capacity, Bruce Brown and Reggie Jackson would be the next players up for the Nuggets.
Kyle Lowry Questionable Again Wednesday
Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry (knee) is listed as questionable to play Wednesday versus the Memphis Grizzlies. Lowry has been listed as questionable both games since returning from a lengthy absence, but has ended up playing in both. If Lowry is unable to go Wednesday, Gabe Vincent, Victor Oladipo and Max Strus should all see […]
Damian Lillard May Sit Tuesday Night
Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (calf) is listed as questionable for Tuesday night's game versus the New York Knicks. Lillard is still dealing with tightness in his calf after missing Sunday's game and may miss another. Cam Reddish got the spot start in Lillard's absence, but did not do much given the blowout loss. […]
Tre Jones Sidelined Again On Tuesday Against Orlando
San Antonio Spurs guard Tre Jones (illness) will sit out another game due to a non-COVID illness on Tuesday night. The 23-year-old has been in and out of the lineup ever since going down with an injury back on February 1. Whether they are actual injuries or the Spurs going hard into tanking mode, Jones […]
Jaden Ivey Will Be Held Out Again On Tuesday
Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey (protocols) will be held out again due to health and safety protocols on Tuesday against the Washington Wizards. The rookie guard will now have missed three consecutive games while in the league's protocols. In his absence, both Killian Hayes and Cory Joseph (illness) have seen more playing time. Since the […]
Donovan Mitchell Will Be Sidelined On Tuesday
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (finger) has been ruled out due to injury management on a finger sprain on his left hand. Normally, these injury management statuses are a one-game type of absence, so that could be the case since the Cavaliers have an even more important game on the second half of their back-to-back […]
Kris Dunn Signs With Utah For Rest Of The Season
Utah Jazz guard Kris Dunn has officially turned his two 10-day contracts into a full contract for the remainder of the season as the two came to an agreement on Tuesday, according to The Athletic's Shams Charania. The 28-year-old has put up some of the best averages of his career in the nine games he's […]
Trae Young Nets 41 Points In A Losing Effort
Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young had his third highest-scoring performance of the season Monday against Minnesota, leading all scorers with 41 points in a 136-115 loss. He had a poor 1-for-4 record from deep but shot a good 15-for-15 overall from the field and made all of his 10 attempts at the foul line. […]
Jamal Murray Unsure For Tuesday Night
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (knee) is questionable to play versus the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday. Murray left Sunday's game with knee soreness and is also being listed with "injury management". The Denver coaching staff does not believe this is a serious injury and Murray may have earned himself a rest day given his injury […]
Kyle Lowry Available On Monday
Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry (knee) is available for Monday's game against the Utah Jazz. The veteran guard made his return to the court after a 15-game absence on Saturday. He finished with 12 points, two rebounds, and four assists in 36 minutes of action. Head coach Erik Spoelstra mentioned he wants to continue to […]
Kyrie Irving Unavailable On Monday
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (foot) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. The superstar guard will sit out his second straight game due to right foot soreness. This is bad timing with fellow guard Luka Doncic (thigh) on the sideline as well. The Mavericks are going to be forced to […]
Tyrese Haliburton Ruled Out Monday
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Detroit Pistons. He was a late scratch from Saturday's game due to a left knee bruise. It appears Haliburton is still dealing with the issue, so he'll miss at least one more game. In his absence, George Hill, Andrew Nembhard, […]
T.J. McConnell Won't Suit Up Monday
Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (back) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Detroit Pistons. This marks the second game in a row that McConnell will miss due to back soreness. He'll be joined by Tyrese Haliburton (knee) on the sideline, which will leave the Pacers shorthanded. George Hill, Chris Duarte, and Andrew […]
D'Angelo Russell Leads Lakers With 33 Points, Eight Assists
Los Angeles Lakers point guard D'Angelo Russell looked superb against the Knicks on Sunday, leading the team in a 112-108 defeat with a season-high 33 points and eight assists. He hit six attempts from deep and shot 13-for-19 overall while adding five rebounds and one block to his line with three turnovers in 35 minutes. […]
Spencer Dinwiddie Hands Out Career-High 16 Assists
Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie produced a career-high 16 assists as the team snuck past Denver 122-120 on Sunday. He had an awful time shooting the ball and even finished 0-for-7 from outside, but Dinwiddie rescued his fantasy line with his great playmaking, and he was also able to collect six rebounds, one steal and […]
Jamal Murray Reportedly "Fine" After Sunday's Exit
Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray had to sit out the end of Sunday's game against Brooklyn with a sore left knee, but Mike Singer of the Denver Post has reported that he is "fine". Murray exited the contest in the fourth quarter after having put up 16 points in 28 minutes. He finished an […]
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Resting Against San Antonio
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (abdomen) won't play on Sunday versus San Antonio. SGH scored 35 points in 37 minutes on Saturday against the New Orleans Pelicans. However, he'll get the night off, likely moving Isaiah Joe into the starting lineup. Joe has averaged 15.6 points and shot 43.6% from deep in seven starts […]
Darius Garland Returns Against Charlotte
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (quadriceps) will return for Sunday's meeting with the Charlotte Hornets. The 23-year-old sat out against the Miami Heat on Friday night, allowing Caris LeVert to enter the starting lineup. While LeVert will head back to the bench, the absence of Jarrett Allen (eye) should permit him to see enough minutes […]
Dennis Smith Jr. Starting Versus The Cavaliers
Charlotte Hornets guard Dennis Smith Jr. will start on Sunday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Kelly Oubre Jr. (back) is out, so Smith will take his spot in the rotation. The 25-year-old has averaged 10.0 points, 6.8 assists, and 2.0 steals in 10 starts this season, making him a streaming candidate. However, he's struggled shooting the […]