Jae'Sean Tate Not Close To Returning
Houston Rockets forward Jae'Sean Tate (ankle) is not close to getting back on the court, according to head coach Stephen Silas. After missing the first four games of the season, he played three games and seemed to aggravate his ankle injury. After missing the last five games in a row, it seems like he's in […]
Cody Martin To Miss Six Weeks After Procedure
Charlotte Hornets forward Cody Martin (knee) underwent an arthroscopic procedure and he reportedly is set to miss six more weeks. The 27-year-old exited the team's first game of the season and hasn't played a game since then. After this procedure, there's at least a timetable for his return. The Hornets have been hit with a […]
Jimmy Butler Nearly Misses Triple-Double In Win
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler just nearly missed a triple-double during the team's overtime win against the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday night. Across 42 minutes of playing time, he logged 35 points, 10 rebounds, eight assists, and two steals while shooting 11-for-19 from the floor and 13-for-15 from the charity stripe. Butler has been a […]
Kelly Oubre Jr. Scores 29 Points In Loss
Charlotte Hornets forward Kelly Oubre Jr. cashed in on a hot shooting night despite the loss to the Miami Heat on Thursday night. The 26-year-old logged 29 points, seven rebounds, two assists, two steals, and one block while shooting 11-for-20 overall and 7-for-13 from beyond the arc. Oubre continues to put up big games as […]
Giannis Antetokounmpo Remains Sidelined Against San Antonio
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) remains out for Friday's game in San Antonio. The multi-time MVP didn't play on Wednesday due to knee soreness, so his next chance to get back on the floor will come on Monday against Atlanta. Jrue Holiday (ankle), Khris Middleton (wrist), and Pat Connaughton are also out for this […]
Lonnie Walker IV Questionable Against Kings
Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonnie Walker IV (illness) is questionable for the team's meeting with the Kings. The 23-year-old has missed a few games with a non-COVID-related illness, although it appears he's moving in the right direction. The 23-year-old has had a fantastic season, averaging a career-high 15.3 points in nine appearances. With LeBron James […]
Paolo Banchero Questionable On Friday Night
Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (ankle) is questionable ahead of Friday's meeting with Phoenix. The rookie has a sprained right ankle and didn't play on Wednesday against Dallas. As a result, he was replaced in the starting lineup by Chuma Okeke, who had only eight points in 32 minutes. If Banchero misses another game, Franz […]
Garrett Temple Comes Off The Injury Report
New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward Garrett Temple (personal) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Thursday's matchup against Portland. He hasn't played at all this month whilst dealing with a personal issue. In fact, Temple has made just two appearances this season, playing a total of 21 minutes, so he's a non-factor in fantasy […]
Keon Johnson Available Thursday Night
Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Keon Johnson (hip) is available for Thursday's clash with New Orleans. The 20-year-old has missed a pair of games with a hip pointer issue. Johnson had just started to log some decent minutes before getting injured, and he could have a significant role Thursday night with Damian Lillard rested. The Blazers […]
LeBron James Listed As Doubtful For Friday
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (groin) is listed as doubtful for Friday's meeting with Sacramento. The King hurt himself Wednesday night against the Clippers and went for an MRI on Thursday, which revealed that he has a strained left adductor. He is officially considered day-to-day and it appears likely that James will sit out […]
Jerami Grant, Jusuf Nurkic Questionable For Thursday
Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (ankle) and center Jusuf Nurkic (groin) are listed as questionable for Thursday's meeting with the Pelicans. Both players sat out Wednesday's 105-95 win over Charlotte and could now miss another game, although Damian Lillard (injury management) has already been ruled out for the contest after he played Wednesday night […]
LeBron James Undergoing Tests For A Groin Problem
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James is undergoing tests for a groin problem that prevented him from finishing Wednesday's game against the Clippers. He left a 114-101 loss in the middle of the fourth quarter after he felt something in his groin. LeBron missed 17 games with a left groin tear back in 2018-19, so […]
Paul George Scores Team-High 29 Points In Win
Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George led his team to a win over their rivals that they share the stadium with. During the 114-101 win over the Los Angeles Lakers, the star forward posted 29 points, six rebounds, four assists, one steal, and two blocks while shooting 10-for-17 overall. The last time George shot less […]
Mikal Bridges Logs Big Game Against Timberwolves
Phoenix Suns forward Mikal Bridges stuffed the stat sheet in a 129-117 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. The 26-year-old logged 31 points, nine rebounds, five assists, four steals, and one block while shooting a red-hot 12-for-20 from the floor. So far this season, Bridges is averaging career highs in points, rebounds, assists, […]
Gordon Hayward Misses A Fourth Consecutive Game
Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward (shoulder) will remain unavailable for Wednesday's matchup against the Trail Blazers. He hurt his left shoulder a week ago against Chicago, leaving Charlotte without another key player. Hayward's injury allowed Jalen McDaniels to make his first start of the season last week, but it was a four-point dud from him […]
Jerami Grant Downgraded To Questionable
Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (ankle) has been downgraded to questionable for Wednesday's visit to Charlotte. He was initially considered probable for the contest with a left ankle sprain. If Grant can't go, we should see a lot more Trendon Watford, who has just made his season debut. The 22-year-old played his first two […]
Giannis Antetokounmpo Sits Out Wednesday's Action
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against the Thunder. The two-time MVP is dealing with a sore left knee and is sitting out for a second time in three games. The Bucks used Bobby Portis as a starter in his absence last week when Giannis also sat out […]
Tim Hardaway Jr. Tagged As Questionable For Wednesday
Dallas Mavericks forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (hip) is officially listed as questionable on Wednesday. The 30-year-old veteran suffered a hip strain against the Brooklyn Nets on Monday when he slipped and fell awkwardly. It doesn't seem to be too severe of an injury, but the Mavericks are probably being a little cautious for this game […]
Lonnie Walker IV Questionable To Face Clippers
Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonnie Walker IV (illness) has been dealing with a non-COVID illness for the past few days now. He was held out of the team's game on Monday and now is listed as questionable for Wednesday's contest as well. The 23-year-old has been enjoying a bit of a resurgence so far with […]
Aleksej Pokusevski Questionable Against Bucks
Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Aleksej Pokusevski (shoulder) is listed as questionable to play Wednesday against the Milwaukee Bucks. Pokusevski has missed the past two games with shoulder bursitis in his shooting hand. The good news is both of those games, Pokusevski was ruled out a day in advance. The questionable tag indicates Pokusevski is making […]
Alec Burks Questionable Wednesday
Detroit Pistons guard Alec Burks (foot) is listed as questionable Wednesday against the Boston Celtics. Burks has yet to make his season debut with his new team, but is nearing a return to the court after participating in the team's practice. The questionable tag is a good indicator he should be playing sooner rather than […]
Paolo Banchero Questionable Against Mavericks
Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (ankle) is listed as questionable to play Wednesday against the Dallas Mavericks. The standout rookie appears to have suffered a left ankle sprain after his 30-point performance on Monday. The injury does not initially appear to be serious, but is something to monitor. If Banchero is unable to go, Chuma […]
LeBron James And Anthony Davis Probable Wednesday
Los Angeles Lakers guard LeBron James (foot) and center Anthony Davis (back) are both probable to play Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Clippers. Davis should come at no surprise as he's been playing through his back tightness, but James is coming off his first absence of the season. It sounds like the injury is […]
Brandon Ingram Has Hot Shooting Night
New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram had himself a big shooting night that ultimately didn't lead to a win against the Indiana Pacers. The sixth-year forward out of Duke finished with 29 points, six rebounds, two assists, and two blocks while shooting 50% from the floor and 3-for-4 from beyond the arc. His scoring was […]
Jayson Tatum Goes Off For 39 Points
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum led the way with 39 points in Monday's 106-103 win over Memphis, shooting 12-for-25 from the field and 12-for-16 at the line with a 3-for-11 mark from deep. He hit a pair of big free throws in the final seconds and was red-hot right from the jump, scoring 19 first-quarter […]
Brandon Ingram Leads Pels In Scoring Against Pacers
New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram had a team-high 29 points during the loss to the Pacers. Ingram made 50% of his attempts from the field while going 3-for-4 from deep. He also amassed six rebounds, two assists, and two blocks. Ingram missed four games after sustaining a concussion against the Utah Jazz in October. […]
Lonnie Walker IV Dealing With An Illness
Los Angeles Lakers forward Lonnie Walker IV (illness) won't play on Monday night versus Utah. He's not feeling well, although it's not COVID, so there's a chance he could be back on Wednesday against the Clippers. With LeBron James (foot) and Patrick Beverley (illness) also out, Juan Toscano-Anderson, Troy Brown Jr., and Kendrick Nunn could […]
LeBron James Out Against Utah
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (foot) won't play on Monday against Utah. James has been battling left foot soreness all year but has played through it. While there's a chance the ailment has finally caught up to him, he's likely getting a night off to rest after logging 34 minutes on Sunday versus Cleveland. […]
Luke Kennard Available Versus The Cavs
Los Angeles Clippers guard Luke Kennard (chest) will play on Monday against the visiting Cavs. The 26-year-old missed a game due to chest discomfort but will return for his usual role off the bench. However, Kennard is averaging only 8.0 points and 3.7 rebounds in 22.8 minutes per game this season, so there's not much […]
Kyle Kuzma Will Play Against The Hornets
Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (shoulder) will play against Charlotte. The 27-year-old was riding a questionable tag due to shoulder soreness heading into this one. However, he's good to go and should carry the load on Monday night with Bradley Beal out because of health and safety protocols.