Khris Middleton Will Have MRI On Thursday
Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (knee) could be in danger of missing part of their playoff series with Chicago. He suffered a sprained MCL to his left knee, but was able to play most of Wednesday's contest. Middleton finished with 18 points, five rebounds, eight assists in 33 minutes. Pat Connaughton and Grayson Allen would […]
Gary Trent Jr. Will Suit Up For Game 3, Expected To Start
Toronto Raptors shooting guard/small forward Gary Trent Jr. (illness) will join the mix for Wednesday's game against Philadelphia, although how much he is able to play remains up in the air as he continues to battle an illness. Trent has started each of the first two contests, but he has combined to shoot 2-for-14 overall, […]
Jimmy Butler Drops 45 Points In Game 2
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler put together a fantastic performance during Tuesday's Game 2 matchup against the Atlanta Hawks. The All-Star forward took over in this game and knocked down 15-of-25 shots in the victory. Butler finished with 45 points, five rebounds, and five assists in 39 minutes. This is the third time that Butler […]
Jordan Nwora Expected To Play On Wednesday
Milwaukee Bucks forward Jordan Nwora (back) is listed as probable for Wednesday's Game 2 matchup against the Chicago Bulls. The young forward missed Game 1 due to a back issue. The hope is that Nwora can get back into action for Game 2 of this series. His return could mean less minutes for Wesley Matthews, […]
Scottie Barnes Doubtful For Game 3 On Wednesday
Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (ankle) is unlikely to play in Game 3 of the postseason matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers. The rookie was well on his way to a triple-double during the first game of the series. However, he suffered a sprained left ankle in that one and hasn't seen the floor since. Nonetheless, […]
Andre Iguodala Won't Play In Game 2
Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala (neck) has been ruled out for Monday's Game 2 matchup against the Denver Nuggets. The veteran forward is dealing with neck spasms, so he'll sit this one out. The Warriors are likely to split up the minutes between Nemanja Bjelica, Jonathan Kuminga, and Otto Porter Jr. on Monday. None […]
Taurean Prince Questionable For Tuesday
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Taurean Prince (knee) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's Game 2 against the Memphis Grizzlies. He was tagged as questionable for Game 1, but ended up playing 12 minutes. That being said, it seems like Prince is closer to probable for Game 2. Fantasy managers will have to check back after shootaround […]
Scottie Barnes Ruled Out For Game 2 On Monday
Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's Game 2 contest against the Philadelphia 76ers. This was expected after Barnes suffered a nasty ankle injury during their first meeting. This will be a significant blow to the Raptors offense, but at least Gary Trent Jr. (illness) and Thaddeus Young (thumb) are […]
Jayson Tatum Knocks Down Buzzer-Beater In Game 1
Boston Celtics small/power forward Jayson Tatum found himself in the right place at the right time with time winding down Sunday vs. Brooklyn, as he snatched a pass from Marcus Smart and laid it in just prior to the final buzzer sounding. The layup gave Tatum 31 points, his fourth consecutive 30-plus-point playoff performance, all […]
Scottie Barnes Will Miss Game 2 Monday
Toronto Raptors small/power forward Scottie Barnes (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's contest against the 76ers due to a sprained left ankle. Barnes arrived Monday wearing a walking boot, indicative of the severity of the ailment. The Rookie of the Year finalist compiled 15 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists in his first playoff […]
Michael Porter Jr. Could Return In First Round
Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (back) has a chance at returning to the court during the first round series against the Golden State Warriors. The young forward hasn't played since early November. However, Porter would obviously give this unit a boost, but the Nuggets aren't going to rush him back to the court. It […]
Scottie Barnes Tagged As Doubtful For Monday
Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Monday's Game 2 matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers. He is expected to undergo an MRI on Sunday, so fantasy managers might have to wait until after that for better information. Barnes exited early during Game 1 with what looked like a bad ankle injury. […]
Luguentz Dort Expected To Be Fully Healthy In A Few Months
Oklahoma City guard Luguentz Dort (shoulder) expects to be fully healthy within three months. The 22-year-old was lost for the remainder of the season after undergoing shoulder surgery back in March. It was a tough blow for OKC, primarily since Dort was averaging 17.2 points before succumbing to the injury. Nonetheless, it's unknown what the […]
Scottie Barnes Sprains Ankle On Saturday
Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (ankle) suffered a sprained left ankle during Saturday's loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. The rookie was injured in the fourth quarter, an unfortunate blow considering he appeared to be well on his way to a triple-double. Fortunately, X-rays came back negative, but he will have imaging done on Sunday to […]
Landry Shamet Misses Practice Friday
Phoenix Suns shooting guard/small forward Landry Shamet (foot) was unable to participate in Friday's practice, with head coach Monty Williams slapping a day-to-day designation on the sharpshooter. Shamet sustained a left foot injury preparing for Game 1 of the Western Conference playoffs vs. New Orleans, with a potential absence paving the way for Aaron Holiday […]
Taurean Prince Receives Green Light To Play Sunday
Minnesota Timberwolves small/power forward Taurean Prince (knee) has been cleared to suit up for Game 1 of the Western Conference playoffs vs. Memphis on Sunday as he battles right knee inflammation. The ailment caused Prince to miss the regular-season finale, but he should return to his role as a solid source of scoring production among […]
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. […]
Taurean Prince Questionable For Game 1
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Taurean Prince (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's matchup versus Memphis. The veteran is dealing with right knee inflammation, although he did manage to practice on Thursday. Nevertheless, Prince averaged just over seven points during the regular season, so DFS managers should look in another direction for production even if […]
LeBron James Won't Need Ankle Surgery
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) won't need surgery this offseason. The King himself provided the update while also adding the nagging left ankle injury won't require injections. Despite being limited to 56 games, the veteran was just as punishing as ever, finishing the year by averaging 30.3 points, 8.2 boards, and 6.2 assists. […]
Bogdan Bogdanovic Will Be In The Lineup On Friday
Atlanta Hawks forward Bogdan Bogdanovic (ankle) will play on Friday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Bogdanovic has been dealing with a sprained left ankle. However, after riding a questionable tag throughout the day, the 29-year-old is good to go. He's also been plagued by a knee issue throughout most of the season, so DFS managers should […]
Paul George Won't Play Versus Pelicans
Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George has been ruled out for Friday's win-or-go-home matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans. The All-Star forward will sit out due to the league's health and safety protocols after testing positive for COVID-19. This is obviously a huge blow to the Clippers, but this team is used to playing without […]
Brandon Ingram Plays Well In Victory Over Spurs
New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (hamstring) was able to suit up and help the team during Wednesday's play-in game against the San Antonio Spurs. He missed most of March and the final three games of the season due to a lingering hamstring issue. However, he looked fantastic on Wednesday and helped his team get […]
Devin Vassell Drops Team-High 23 Points
San Antonio Spurs forward Devin Vassell did everything he could during Wednesday's play-in loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. Vassell went 7-for-15 from the floor with seven triples in this contest. He finished with a team-high 23 points, nine rebounds, and five assists in the loss. Vassell played well this season and has proven he […]
De'Andre Hunter Goes For 22 Points In Win Over Hornets
Atlanta Hawks small forward De'Andre Hunter helped the team clinch a 132-103 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday. He shot 9-for-16 from the field and 2-for-2 from the line in the game while scoring 22 points, second on the team behind star point guard Trae Young. Hunter also added seven rebounds, two assists and […]
Miles Bridges Ejected Late In Play-In Game
Charlotte Hornets small forward Miles Bridges was ejected in the middle of the fourth quarter of Wednesday's play-in game against the Atlanta Hawks. With about six minutes to go in the game, Bridges blocked a layup attempt from Hawks small forward De'Andre Hunter. Bridges was whistled for goaltending on the play and he promptly went […]
Brandon Ingram In The Starting Five On Wednesday
New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (hamstring) is part of the team's starting lineup for Wednesday's play-in game against the San Antonio Spurs. The 24-year-old missed the team's last three games of the regular season due to right hamstring tightness, but he logged a full practice on Tuesday and he should be without limitations in […]
Miles Bridges Could Be In For Massive Contract This Summer
Charlotte Hornets small forward Miles Bridges had a breakout year across the board in 2021-22. He averaged 20.2 points and 7.0 rebounds per game while shooting 49.1% from the field. Prior to this season, Bridges declined a four-year $60 million offer from the Hornets. Due to that development, there's speculation that Bridges could receive a […]
Romeo Langford On Track To Suit Up For Wednesday’s Game
San Antonio Spurs small forward Romeo Langford (hamstring) has been deemed probable to take the floor for Wednesday's contest vs. New Orleans in the play-in tournament. Langford has been battling a tight right hamstring, but he is on track for the green light to give San Antonio additional depth off the bench. Acquired by the […]
Anthony Edwards Drops Team-High 30 Points In Victory
Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Anthony Edwards led the way offensively in his team's Play-In Tournament victory over the Clippers on Tuesday. Edwards shot 10-for-21 from the field overall, including 5-for-11 from behind the arc. The 20-year-old enjoyed 15 outings during the regular season in which he knocked down at least five triples. In addition to […]
Brandon Ingram Set To Play On Wednesday
New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (hamstring) went through a full practice on Tuesday. According to Pelicans coach Willie Green, he has officially been cleared to play in Wednesday's play-in game against the San Antonio Spurs. Ingram has been dealing with right hamstring tightness. He missed the team's final three games of the regular season […]