LeBron James Expected To Play Tuesday
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) is expected play Tuesday against the New York Knicks, but will go through pregame warmups before an official decision is made. James missed last game as the Lakers were entering a back-to-back set and has been dealing with lingering ankle soreness. In his quest for the all-time scoring […]
Reggie Jackson Will Play Tuesday
Los Angeles Clippers guard Reggie Jackson (Achilles) is available to play Tuesday against the Chicago Bulls. Jackson missed last game with Achilles soreness, but the Clippers were also on the second night of a back-to-back which may have been a rest day in disguise. Regardless, Jackson will be back in the lineup after a one-game […]
Ben Simmons Will Remain Out Wednesday
Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons (knee) will miss Wednesday's game against the Boston Celtics. Simmons will sit out for the third straight game as he recovers from some soreness in his left knee. The Nets don't play again until Saturday so Simmons should have some added rest. Seth Curry and Day'Ron Sharpe should continue to […]
Gabe Vincent Available To Play On Tuesday
Miami Heat point guard Gabe Vincent (ankle) is available to play Tuesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Vincent has been listed as questionable with an ankle injury the past few games, but it has been reported there were no doubts of his status for Tuesday. Vincent should resume his normal role off the bench behind Kyle […]
Jalen Green Misses Another Practice, Remains Questionable
Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (calf) has now missed both practices leading up to the team's next game on Wednesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The second-year combo guard has missed just one game so due to a calf contusion but is in danger of missing his second. The fact that he was unable to […]
Tyrese Haliburton Hopes To Play As Early As Thursday
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (elbow/knee) has yet to be officially cleared by the team's trainers but said if it was up to him that he would play in Thursday's contest against the Los Angeles Lakers. The up-and-coming star hasn't played since January 11 and seems to be eager to play again, but the team […]
Kevin Porter Jr. Still Without Return Date
Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. (foot) has missed the last nine consecutive games and still remains without an estimated return date or timetable. He said that he hasn't started any basketball activities outside of just some dribbling work and is primarily rehabbing. Since the Rockets know they aren't competing for much this season, they're […]
Marcus Smart Unsure If He'll Be Back Before All-Star Break
Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (ankle) was talking to reporters when he said that he's making "small improvements" but is still unsure when he's going to return to the court. As of right now, the ninth-year guard is considered day-to-day and the Celtics have more incentive to take it slow as the team remains at […]
Damian Lillard Continues Scoring Tear With 42 Points
Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard had another outstanding performance Monday against Atlanta, topping the scorer's list with 42 points on 10-for-21 shooting in a 129-125 win. He hit 5-for-12 from deep and was a very busy man at the foul line, finishing with a perfect mark on 17 attempts. Lillard played 38 minutes […]
Dejounte Murray Sets New Record With 40 Points
Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray produced his best-ever scoring outing on Monday against Portland, leading the troops with 40 points in a 129-125 loss. Trae Young (ankle) had the night off and it gave Murray all the keys to the offense. He shot 13-for-26 from the field and 5-for-8 from downtown with a 9-for-9 record […]
Luka Doncic Wows The Crowd Again
Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic once again looked superhuman in Monday's matchup against Detroit, dropping 53 points on 17-for-24 shooting in a 111-105 victory. He went 5-for-11 with the three-ball and was 14-for-18 at the foul line, pulling down eight rebounds and posting five assists and two steals in 36 minutes. Doncic set a […]
Stephen Curry Has 38 Points With Eight Treys
Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry was ruthless against the Thunder on Monday, lifting the team to a 128-120 victory with 38 points and 12 assists. He was red-hot from deep with an 8-for-14 effort and shot 12-for-20 overall while missing a triple-double by only two rebounds. After a run of eight steals in […]
De'Aaron Fox Leads Kings With 32 Points
Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox led his squad with 32 points as the team beat Minnesota 118-111 in overtime on Monday. The Kings were in trouble when Domantas Sabonis fouled out near the end of regulation, but Fox and Trey Lyles, who scored six of his 11 points in the extra frame, were able […]
Trae Young Ruled Out Versus Portland
Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (ankle) will not play Monday night against the Portland Trail Blazers. Young was questionable to play with ankle soreness, but will end up missing his sixth game of the year. With Young out, Bogdan Bogdanovic and Aaron Holiday figure to get boosts in playing time and usage. Dejounte Murray […]
Luka Doncic Upgraded To Available
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (ankle) has been upgraded to available for Monday's game against the Detroit Pistons. The superstar guard is back on the court after missing one game due to a sprained left ankle. His return will mean Josh Green will head to the bench, while Spencer Dinwiddie will see his usage take […]
Ja Morant Stays In Triple-Double Form
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant made it back-to-back triple-doubles for himself in Sunday's matchup against Indiana, guiding the team to a 112-100 win. He finished with 27 points, 10 rebounds and 15 assists, becoming the first Grizzly ever to record a 25-10-15 line. Morant also had a block and two steals on the defensive […]
Terry Rozier Heats Up Against Miami
Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier had a superb outing against Miami on Sunday, leading all scorers with 31 points on 11-for-19 shooting. He shot 5-for-11 from deep and capped off his performance with six rebounds, seven assists and one block. Rozier was supposed to take a hit once LaMelo Ball is back from his latest […]
Luka Doncic Considered Questionable For Monday
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (ankle) is listed as questionable for the team's next game on Monday against the Detroit Pistons. After leaving the game against Phoenix when he tweaked his ankle, he was considered day-to-day, and then he missed Saturday's loss to Utah. While they don't want to rush him back and risk further […]
Trae Young Questionable Against Portland On Monday
Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (ankle) has been tagged as questionable for Monday's contest against the Portland Trail Blazers. The 24-year-old has been on the injury report a handful of times for his ankle and he's played through it a few times before. So far, Young has only missed five games this season. If he […]
Donovan Mitchell Good To Go Sunday
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (groin) will play Sunday against the Los Angeles Clippers. Mitchell was questionable heading into Sunday with a groin strain, but appears to have progressed enough to play. Mitchell missed the last two games with the groin strain after reinjuring it. There's no report of a minutes restriction, but Cleveland will […]
CJ McCollum Ruled Out Versus Milwaukee
New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (thumb) won't play on Sunday versus the Milwaukee Bucks. The veteran has a sprained thumb. However, considering he scored 24 points in 36 minutes in Saturday's win over the Washington Wizards, it's unknown how severe the injury is. With Zion Williamson (hamstring) and Brandon Ingram (toe) also out, Jonas […]
Lonzo Ball Not Close To A Return
Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball (knee) is "nowhere close" to returning, according to head coach Billy Donovan. He hasn't played since January 2022 after suffering a torn meniscus while dealing with complications along the way. Ball, who has two years remaining on his current deal, has averaged 11.9 points, 6.2 assists, and 5.7 rebounds while […]
Spencer Dinwiddie Fills The Stat Sheet Again
Dallas Mavericks guard Spencer Dinwiddie scored a game-high 35 points on 11-for-23 shooting in Saturday's 108-100 defeat to Utah. He was 6-for-11 from outside and completed his line with four rebounds, eight assists, one steal and one block. Dinwiddie also had 36 points on Thursday against the Suns when Luka Doncic (ankle) went down. He […]
Chris Paul Turns Back The Clock Against San Antonio
Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul ran the show against San Antonio on Saturday, totaling 31 points and 11 assists in a 128-118 overtime victory. He wasn't far away from a triple-double either, adding seven rebounds with one steal and two blocks in 39 minutes. The veteran was only 1-for-4 with the three-ball but shot […]
Jamal Murray Back In Action Against Philadelphia
Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray (hip) will return from a one-game absence Saturday against the 76ers. He was held out of Wednesday's matchup against New Orleans with left knee injury management and Murray then popped up on the injury report with a strained left hip, but he has now been cleared to play. Murray […]
Goran Dragic On Track To Return Saturday
Chicago Bulls guard Goran Dragic (conditioning) is set to return from a three-game absence Saturday against Orlando, with the team listing him as probable for the contest. He's working his way back from an illness and has been out lately for conditioning purposes. The veteran isn't a very impactful player anymore, but he will provide […]
Ben Simmons Set To Miss Saturday's Game
Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons (knee) will miss Saturday's clash with the Knicks. He hurt his left knee on Thursday against Detroit and hasn't been able to recover in time for Saturday's game. Simmons has had a rollercoaster of a season, averaging 7.4 points, 6.5 rebounds, 6.4 assists and 1.5 steals in 27.3 minutes. Edmond […]
Luka Doncic Out Against Utah
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (ankle) won't play on Saturday versus the Utah Jazz. The MVP front-runner tweaked his left ankle during Thursday's meeting with the Suns, ending his night after only three minutes on the floor. Doncic is considered day-to-day, although the team surely won't rush him back before he's 100%. But until he […]
Jalen Green Won't Suit Up Against Detroit
Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (calf) won't play on Saturday in Detroit because of a right calf contusion. It's unknown how severe the injury is, so there's a chance he'll be back for Tuesday's meeting with OKC. However, the Rockets will enter the matchup with the Pistons also down Kevin Porter Jr. (foot), who has […]
Kevin Porter Jr. Out Again On Saturday
Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. (foot) remains out for Saturday's meeting with the Detroit Pistons. Porter continues to battle a left foot contusion, an ailment that's already cost him his last eight games. With Jalen Green (calf) sidelined as well, the Rockets will need someone to handle the ball, a role that could be […]