Khris Middleton Making Progress But Without Timetable

The Milwaukee Bucks shared an update on injured forward Khris Middleton (knee) on Thursday. The team stated that Middleton has continued to make steady progress in his rehabilitation and that additional updates will be "provided as appropriate." Translation: it will still be at least a little while before we see him back on the court […]

Caleb Martin Questionable For Game 3

Miami Heat forward Caleb Martin (ankle) is questionable ahead of the postseason meeting with Philadelphia on Friday night. Martin has been dealing with a sprained left ankle, although it hasn't stopped him from suiting up during the series. However, the 26-year-old hasn't done much of anything throughout the postseason, so he doesn't warrant much DFS […]

P.J. Tucker, Caleb Martin Earn Questionable Tags For Game 2

Miami Heat forwards P.J. Tucker (calf) and Caleb Martin (ankle) are both listed as questionable for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals on Wednesday. Both players played through their injuries in Game 1, so the expectation is that they will be good to for Game 2. Tucker should be part of the starting five […]

Dillon Brooks Could Be Facing A Suspension

Memphis Grizzlies small forward Dillon Brooks was ejected from Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals on Tuesday. In the first quarter of the game, he committed a hard foul on Warriors guard Gary Payton II (elbow). Brooks was given a flagrant 2 foul, leading to his ejection. After the game, it was revealed that […]

Ziaire Williams Is Available For Game 2

Memphis Grizzlies forward Ziaire Williams (knee) is available for Tuesday's Game 2 against the Golden State Warriors. He sat out Game 1 due to right knee soreness, but is feeling well enough to suit up on Tuesday. Although, Williams hasn't been a huge part of the rotation during the postseason. Also, Desmond Bane (back) is […]

Tobias Harris Scores Game-High 27 Points In Loss To Heat

Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris stepped his game up with Joel Embiid (head) sidelined for Game 1 against the Miami Heat on Monday. He shot 11-for-18 from the field and 4-for-5 from the free throw line on the way to a game-high 27 points. He also compiled six rebounds, one assist and one block. Unfortunately, […]

Klay Thompson Upgraded To Probable For Game 2

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson (knee) has been upgraded from questionable to probable for Game 2 against the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday. The veteran is currently battling right knee soreness. It's unclear when he first sustained the injury, but it's unrelated to the ACL tear in his left knee that kept him sidelined […]

Ziaire Williams May Miss Another Game

Memphis Grizzlies forward Ziaire Williams (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's matchup against the Warriors. The 2021 first-round pick has a sore right knee, causing him to sit out during the series opener on Sunday. Nonetheless, Williams isn't expected to have much of a role throughout the remainder of the postseason. However, Desmond Bane (back) is […]

Jimmy Butler Questionable Against Philly

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (knee) is questionable for Monday's postseason matchup versus Philadelphia. The veteran wasn't available for the series finale against the Atlanta Hawks, and neither was Kyle Lowry (hamstring). As a result, Victor Oladipo entered the starting lineup and finished with 23 points off 8-for-16 shooting and three steals. Lowry has already […]

Khris Middleton Out For Game 1, As Expected

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (knee) won't play during the series opener against Boston. This one isn't a surprise, as the veteran is expected to miss the entire second round after sustaining a Grade 2 left MCL sprain during the series versus the Chicago Bulls. Nonetheless, stranger things have happened, and players have returned sooner, […]

Scottie Barnes Scores 18 Points In Game 6

Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes finished with 18 points, seven rebounds, three assists, one steal and two turnovers on 8-for-20 shooting from the field and 2-for-7 from three-point range in Thursday's 132-97 Game 6 loss against the Philadelphia 76ers. Barnes concluded his rookie season in the NBA with a solid performance despite struggling with his […]

Cameron Johnson Back To The Bench On Thursday

Phoenix Suns forward Cameron Johnson will head back to the bench for the pivotal Game 6 playoff meeting with the New Orleans Pelicans. Devin Booker (hamstring) will return after a three-game absence. However, Booker may not receive as much playing time as usual, so there's still a chance Johnson can exceed the value of his […]

Khris Middleton Likely To Sit Out Second Round

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (knee) is expected to miss the entire second round of the postseason against the Boston Celtics. He suffered a Grade 2 MCL sprain during the first round series versus Chicago. At this point, it's uncertain if Middleton will be able to return this postseason at all. This is a tough […]

Andre Iguodala Won't Play On Wednesday

Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala (back) won't be available for Wednesday's Game 5 against the Denver Nuggets. The veteran forward played 13 minutes in Game 4, but failed to bring much to the table. In fact, Iguodala finished with one rebound, two turnovers, and five fouls. Otto Porter Jr. and Jonathan Kuminga should gain […]

Brandon Ingram Gets Fingers Taped After Game 5 Loss

New Orleans Pelicans small forward Brandon Ingram (finger) jammed a pair of fingers on his right hand during Game 5 against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday. He got his fingers taped up after the game, but said that he would be fine going forward. The 24-year-old had a solid game in a losing effort in […]

Mikal Bridges Scores 31 Points In Game 5 Victory

Phoenix Suns small forward Mikal Bridges had a monster game in the team's 112-97 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans in Game 5 on Tuesday. He scored 31 points and filled the stat sheet with five rebounds, four blocks, two assists and a steal. He was extremely efficient in the game, shooting 12-for-17 from the […]

Ziaire Williams Out For Remainder Of Game 5

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ziaire Williams (knee) won't return to Tuesday's postseason matchup against Minnesota. The rookie only logged four minutes of work in Game 5 before exiting with right knee soreness. Nonetheless, Williams is averaging only seven points throughout the playoffs thus far, so if he isn't available for Game 6, DFS managers won't even […]

Jimmy Butler To Sit Out Game 5

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (knee) has been officially ruled out for Tuesday's Game 5 against the Atlanta Hawks. He wasn't on the injury report heading into this game, so this decision is a bit surprising. He'll be joined by Kyle Lowry (hamstring) on the sideline for Tuesday's contest. Gabe Vincent, Tyler Herro, Max Strus, […]

Kevin Durant Goes Down With A Fight

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant did everything he could during Monday's Game 4 loss to the Boston Celtics. He struggled coming into Monday's win-or-go-home contest, but finally figured it out. He finished with 39 points, nine assists, seven rebounds in the four-point loss to Boston. The Nets have been swept, but at least Durant went […]

De'Andre Hunter Scores 24 Points In Game 4 Loss

Atlanta Hawks small forward De'Andre Hunter had a strong game in a losing effort against the Miami Heat in Game 4. He shot 9-for-13 from the field in the game, connecting on four of his six three-point attempts. He racked up a team-high 24 points to go along with three rebounds and one assist. Hunter […]

Jimmy Butler Drops 36 In Game 4 Victory

Miami Heat small forward Jimmy Butler helped lead the team to a 3-1 series lead with a victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday. He scored 36 points while shooting 12-for-21 from the field and 11-for-12 from the free throw strike. He also filled the stat sheet with 10 rebounds, four assists, four steals and […]

Brandon Ingram Scores 30 Points In Game 4 Victory

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram helped lead the team to victory over the Phoenix Suns in Game 4 on Sunday. He scored a game-high 30 points while shooting 11-for-23 from the field and 7-for-10 from the free throw line. He also added five assists and four rebounds. The 24-year-old is averaging 29.8 points, 6.8 […]

Caleb Martin Questionable Versus Atlanta

Miami Heat guard Caleb Martin (ankle) is uncertain for Sunday's playoff affair against Atlanta. Martin has been dealing with a sprained left ankle, although he's managed to suit up for every game of the series thus far. However, he hasn't done much during the postseason, averaging a hideous 1.7 points throughout 7.7 minutes per game. […]

Scottie Barnes Wins Rookie Of The Year Award

Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes has been named the 2021-22 NBA Rookie of the Year, finishing ahead of Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Evan Mobley, who was also a favorite to take home the award. Barnes, a fifth-overall pick, averaged 15.3 points, 7.5 boards, and just over a steal during his inaugural season. His shooting numbers weren't […]

Dillon Brooks Questionable For Game 4

Memphis Grizzlies small forward Dillon Brooks (foot) is currently listed as questionable for Game 4 of the team's first round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. According to the official injury report, he is dealing with left foot soreness. He played 37 minutes in Game 3 and may have sustained the injury at some point during […]

Scottie Barnes Doubtful For Game 4 Against 76ers

Toronto Raptors rookie forward Scottie Barnes (ankle) is listed as doubtful ahead of Game 4 of the team's first round series against the Philadelphia 76ers. Barnes sprained his left ankle during the first game of the series and hasn't played since. Precious Achiuwa started in Barnes' place in Game 2 and then Khem Birch filled […]

Charlotte Fires Head Coach James Borrego

The Charlotte Hornets have chosen to move on from head coach James Borrego, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Borrego led Charlotte to the Play-In Tournament this season, after the team finished 43-39 and featured one of the most exciting young nucleuses in the NBA. Borrego went 138-163 in his four years at the helm […]

Andre Iguodala Likely To Suit Up In Game 3

Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala (neck) is expected to play during Game 3 of the postseason series against the Denver Nuggets. The 38-year-old played only 13 minutes in Game 1 and didn't see the court in Game 2, so he likely won't be featured in many DFS lineups. However, the veteran can be a […]

Khris Middleton Out Indefinitely

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (knee) is out indefinitely. The veteran sustained a sprained left MCL during the Game 2 postseason loss to Chicago and is anticipated to miss at least Games 3 and 4. However, he is considered out indefinitely, so there's a real chance he'll be sidelined even longer. Nonetheless, Giannis Antetokounmpo and […]

Bruce Brown Posts Epic Performance In Game 2

Brooklyn Nets forward Bruce Brown decided it was his time to shine during Wednesday's Game 2 contest against the Boston Celtics. The Celtics defense did a fantastic job of locking down Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. The superstar duo went 8-for-30 from the floor, which forced them to get other people involved. Brown scored a […]