Luka Doncic To Sit Out During Game 2

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (calf) has been ruled out for Monday's Game 2 contest against the Utah Jazz. This was expected as Doncic continues to deal with a lingering calf issue. The organization is hopeful to get him back in time for Game 3, but we'll see if that happens. In the meantime, Spencer […]

Kyrie Irving Drops Game-High 39 Points In Game 1 Loss

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving had his entire offensive game working during Sunday's loss to the Celtics, as he finished with a game-best 39 points on 12-for-20 shooting, including knocking down six triples. While playing a whopping 42 minutes, Irving was able to pack his stat line with six assists, five rebounds, and four […]

Chris Paul Drops 30-Point Double-Double In Game 1 Win

Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul kicked off his participation in the 2022 playoffs with a dominant 30-point, 10-assist showing in Sunday's victory over New Orleans. Paul delivered four postseason double-doubles during Phoenix's run to the NBA Finals last year, and he's already off on the right foot, having added seven rebounds and three steals […]

Frank Ntilikina Out Again On Monday Evening

Dallas Mavericks guard Frank Ntilikina (illness) is out for Game 2 of the postseason matchup against the Utah Jazz. Ntilikina continues to recover from a tonsillectomy, although he isn't expected to have much of a role in the lineup even if he's healthy. However, that may change if Luka Doncic (calf), who isn't expected to […]

Landry Shamet Available For Game 1

Phoenix Suns guard Landry Shamet (foot) is listed as available for Sunday's first-round opener against the New Orleans Pelicans. The 25-year-old had been labeled as day-to-day after suffering a left foot injury ahead of Game 1. However, while Shamet will be in uniform, it's unlikely he will serve much of a purpose for DFS managers […]

Luka Doncic Unlikely To Play In Game 2

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (calf) is unlikely to suit up for Monday's Game 2 matchup against the Utah Jazz. The All-Star guard was forced to miss their first matchup and could very well miss a majority of this series. Both Spencer Dinwiddie and Jalen Brunson held their own out there in Game 1. Each […]

Gabe Vincent Expected To Play In Game 1

Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent (toe) is expected to suit up for Game 1 of the postseason meeting versus the Atlanta Hawks. The 25-year-old has been dealing with a nagging toe contusion. Yet, he will warm up and should be good to go, barring any setbacks. Nevertheless, Vincent is listed behind Kyle Lowry on the […]

Stephen Curry Plays Well Off The Bench On Saturday

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (foot) played in his first game since mid-March on Saturday night during the postseason win over the Denver Nuggets. The 35-year-old came in off the bench and made the most of it, finishing with 16 points throughout 22 minutes. Curry's role for Game 2 will likely remain a mystery […]

Gabe Vincent Expected To Suit Up For Game 1

Miami Heat point guard Gabe Vincent (toe) has been listed as probable to play in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference playoffs Sunday vs. Atlanta as he battles a persistent toe ailment. Vincent's production has fluctuated on a nightly basis down the stretch due to health of his teammates, but he appears to have the […]

Grayson Allen, George Hill Ready To Go For Sunday

Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard/small forward Grayson Allen (hip) and point guard George Hill (abdominal) have received the green light to suit up for Sunday's game vs. Chicago in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference playoffs. Allen missed the final three contests of the regular season due to hip soreness, while Hill has battled abdominal soreness. […]

Ben Simmons To Begin Practicing With Teammates

Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (spine) will reportedly begin practicing against teammates. The former Philadelphia 76er has been running and shooting without back pain for over a week now after having epidural in March, and the latest update only adds more mystery regarding his availability for the postseason series against the Boston Celtics. On Friday, […]

Stephen Curry Officially Probable For Game 1

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (foot) is probable for Saturday's clash against the Nuggets. There have been rumblings that he was trending in the right direction for Game 1. Yet, the most recent update on the league's official injury report means DFS managers can plan on Curry being out there. However, there's a good […]

Trent Forrest Unavailable On Saturday

Utah Jazz guard Trent Forrest (foot) isn't available for Game 1 of the series matchup against Dallas. He is on the shelf because of a left foot sprain. However, with Mike Conley, Donovan Mitchell, and Jordan Clarkson all healthy and ready to go, Forrest wasn't pictured to have much of a role anyway.

Frank Ntilikina Out For Game 1

Dallas Mavericks guard Frank Ntilikina (illness) isn't available for the opening round matchup versus Utah on Saturday. He doesn't have COVID-19, which is good. However, the 2017 No. 8 overall pick recently underwent a tonsillectomy, so there's a chance he may be sidelined beyond Game 1 as well. With Luka Doncic (calf) also out, Ntilikina […]

Jamal Murray "Doubtful" For Postseason

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (knee) isn't expected to see action this postseason. "I would lean more towards him being doubtful at this time," said head coach Michael Malone, who's been without Murray and Michael Porter Jr. (spine), two of his top scoring options. Murray suffered a torn left ACL in April of 2021, an […]

Luka Doncic's Calf Strain A "Significant Concern"

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (calf) could be facing a multi-game absence. The superstar sustained a left calf strain during Sunday's matchup versus the San Antonio Spurs. However, after the team was hopeful that Doncic would be ready to roll for the opening-round contest against Utah, he won't be, and in fact, there's now a […]

Ben Simmons "Hasn't Been Able To Do Anything Yet"

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons (back) hasn't been "able to do anything yet" in practice, a statement head coach Steve Nash made during an interview with reporters on Friday. The update seemingly contradicts Shams Charania's recent update, with the NBA insider reporting on Thursday that the former Philadelphia 76er is aiming to make his team […]

Luka Doncic Officially Ruled Out For Game 1

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (calf) has been ruled out for Saturday's Game 1 contest against the Utah Jazz. This doesn't come as a surprise considering Doncic was doubtful heading into the beginning of this series. Jalen Brunson and Spencer Dinwiddie will be asked to pick up the slack. Both are capable options, but it's […]

Stephen Curry Likely To Suit Up For Game 1

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (foot) is reportedly looking good ahead of Saturday's Game 1 matchup. The organization mentioned that Curry looked fine during Thursday's scrimmage. Head coach Steve Kerr is hopeful Curry plays, but the team will likely wait until the last minute to make it official. Obviously, the Warriors chances of winning […]

Lou Williams To Remain Out On Friday

Atlanta Hawks guard Lou Williams (back) will be sidelined once again for Friday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The veteran is currently hampered by lower back discomfort. Williams hasn't had much of a role with the Hawks this season. He appeared in 56 games and logged just over 14 minutes per contest while averaging 6.3 […]

Luka Doncic Unlikely To Play In Game 1

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (calf) is unlikely to suit up for Saturday's Game 1 contest against the Utah Jazz. The All-Star guard continues to deal with a lingering calf issue, but is hopeful to play soon. His next chance to play would be on Monday, so fantasy managers will have to wait and see. […]

Stephen Curry Is On Track To Play Saturday

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (foot) is on track to return to the court for Saturday's Game 1 contest. The organization plans to have Curry scrimmage during Thursday's practice. The hope is that Curry doesn't suffer any setbacks and can play against the Denver Nuggets this weekend. It's uncertain whether or not the Warriors […]

Ben Simmons Could Return For Game 4

Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (back) could return to the court before the end of the first round. The organization is hopeful that Simmons can play in Game 4 of their upcoming playoff series versus the Boston Celtics. Although, it's uncertain how much Simmons will play or how the Nets plan to use him in […]

Cameron Payne Will Play In Game 1

Phoenix Suns guard Cameron Payne (knee) is good to go for Sunday's Game 1 contest. He missed the final two games of the regular season, but was able to practice on Wednesday. The Suns were likely being cautious and holding Payne out as a precaution. He should play his normal backup minutes off the bench, […]

Terry Rozier Shoots 8-For-22 In Loss To Hawks

Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier had a rough shooting night in the team's 132-103 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday. He went 8-for-22 from the field while connecting on two of his eight three-point attempts. He wound up scoring 21 points in the game, while also adding four rebounds and three assists. Additionally, he […]

LaMelo Ball Scores 26 In Loss To Hawks

Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball scored a game-high 26 points in the team's 132-103 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday. It wasn't a very efficient shooting night for the second-year guard as he went 7-for-25 from the field, including 4-for-14 from three-point land. He racked up seven assists, five rebounds and a steal […]

Trae Young Scores 24 Points In Play-In Game

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young scored a team-high 24 points in Wednesday's victory over the Charlotte Hornets. He also racked up 10 assists, three rebounds, one steal and one block. It wasn't his most efficient shooting night as he went 8-for-24 from the field, including 1-for-7 from three-point range. However, he was reliable as […]

Dejounte Murray Set For A Full Workload On Wednesday

San Antonio Spurs point guard Dejounte Murray missed five consecutive games to start the month of April as he was dealing with an upper respiratory illness. He returned for the team's final game of the year, but was a bit limited in the game. He played 32 minutes and wound up racking up 17 points, […]

Jamal Murray Has A Chance To Return In Round 1

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray (knee) has remained without a timetable, despite many reports that he's been progressing in his rehabilitation from his torn ACL last spring. On a recent sports radio show on 92.5 FM in Denver, Nuggets president of basketball operations Tim Connelly stated that Murray's return date is "up to him." […]

Stephen Curry Set To Scrimmage On Thursday

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (foot) will take part in a scrimmage on Thursday. How he responds to the scrimmage will help determine if he will be able to make his return to the court for Game 1 of the playoffs. The team opens up a best-of-seven series against the Denver Nuggets on […]