Jalen Johnson Probable For Thursday's Opener

Atlanta Hawks rookie forward Jalen Johnson (ankle) is currently listed as probable for the team's season opener against the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday. He is dealing with right ankle soreness. The rookie tweaked his ankle in late September, but he had been practicing in full after the injury, so his inclusion in the injury report […]

Jonathan Kuminga Nearing On-Court Work

Golden State Warriors rookie forward Jonathan Kuminga (knee) is in the midst of recovering from a patellar tendon strain in his right knee. He suffered the injury during a preseason game against the Denver Nuggets and has been sidelined ever since. This past weekend, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr stated that the rookie was "getting […]

Rudy Gay, Trent Forrest Sitting Out Opener

The Utah Jazz will be without forward Rudy Gay (heel) and guard Trent Forrest (concussion) for Wednesday's season opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Gay is still in the midst of recovering from offseason surgery on his left heel. He doesn't have a timetable for a return as of now. Forrest, meanwhile, is in concussion […]

Nicolas Batum, Serge Ibaka To Miss Thursday's Opener

Los Angeles Clippers forward Nicolas Batum (personal) and forward Serge Ibaka (back) will miss Thursday's season-opener against the Warriors. Already down Kawhi Leonard (knee), the Clippers' frontcourt depth will be challenged early on in the season. Marcus Morris Sr., Ivica Zubac, and Isaiah Hartenstein should see all the minutes they can handle Thursday. Some usage […]

Dean Wade Doubtful On Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (ankle) is considered doubtful for Wednesday's opener in Memphis. Wade is more realistically day-to-day as he continues to work his way back from a sprained right ankle. However, he isn't expected to have a significant role in the rotation this season, at least right now, so there likely aren't too […]

Jeremy Lamb, Justin Holiday Set To Suit Up Wednesday

Indiana Pacers shooting guards/small forwards Jeremy Lamb (wrist) and Justin Holiday (ankle) are both expected to take the floor for Wednesday's season opener against Charlotte, per head coach Rick Carlisle. The presence of the duo on the wing serves as a significant boost to a team that is without Caris LeVert (back) and T.J. Warren […]

Josh Richardson Will Miss Wednesday’s Game

Boston Celtics shooting guard/small forward Josh Richardson (migraine) will be unavailable for the team's season opener Wednesday vs. the Knicks due to a migraine. Richardson was acquired during the off-season and promptly given a contract extension, but his debut in Celtic green will be put on ice for the time being. His absence on the […]

Troy Brown Jr. Available For Season Opener

Chicago Bulls forward Troy Brown Jr. (illness) has been upgraded to available for Wednesday's game against the Detroit Pistons. He has been dealing with a non-COVID related illness, but should be good to go here. Brown was able to get through shootaround without any issues. He should be an important part of the Bulls rotation, […]

Danuel House Jr. Misses Shootaround

Houston Rockets forward Danuel House Jr. (personal) was absent during Wednesday's shootaround. That means, House should be considered questionable for the season opener against Minnesota on Wednesday. He is currently away from the team following the birth of his daughter. There is still a chance that House suits up, but he wouldn't be a recommended […]

LeBron James Starts 19th Season With 34-Point Performance

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James got his 19th year in the NBA rolling with a 34-point effort in a 121-114 loss to the Warriors on opening night. He shot 13-for-23 from the field with a 5-for-11 effort from downtown and had 11 rebounds with five assists, one steal and one block. LeBron's night also […]

Kevin Durant Drops 32 Points During Double-Double

Brooklyn Nets small/power forward Kevin Durant put his extensive offensive arsenal on display in Tuesday's season-opening defeat vs. Milwaukee, shooting 13-for-25 from the floor overall en route to a 32-point showing. Durant was the focal point of the offense, as he figures to be for much of the season, irrespective of Kyrie Irving's (suspension) status. […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Opens Year With Double-Double

Milwaukee Bucks power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has made a habit of amassing double-doubles over the past handful of seasons, and Tuesday's season-opening victory over Brooklyn was no different. On the same night that he received his NBA championship ring from last season, Antetokounmpo went out and made mincemeat of the Nets defense en route to […]

Jeremy Lamb, Justin Holiday Questionable Wednesday

Indiana Pacers guard/forwards Jeremy Lamb (wrist) and Justin Holiday (ankle) are both questionable to play Wednesday against the Charlotte Hornets. The Pacers will already be without Caris LeVert (back) and T.J. Warren (foot) so if Lamb and/or Holiday can't go, they may be slim on the wing. If either are unable to play, T.J. McConnell […]

Jaylen Brown Could Play Wednesday

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown is listed as questionable ahead of Wednesday's season opener against the New York Knicks. Brown tested positive for COVID-19 last week but was asymptomatic and is traveling with the team to New York. Brown's availability will likely come down to whether or not he feels in game shape. If Brown is […]

Gordon Hayward Should Be Available On Wednesday

Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward has cleared quarantine and is expected to play in Wednesday's season opener against the Indiana Pacers. Hayward has gone through some practices and feels good heading into the season. Although, Hayward could be on a minutes limit while he gets up his conditioning. Fantasy managers might want to monitor him […]

Bam Adebayo, Jimmy Butler And Others To Sit On Thursday

The Miami Heat will be resting most of their regulars during Thursday's preseason game against the Atlanta Hawks. Bam Adebayo, Jimmy Butler, Tyler Herro and Kyle Lowry are amongst the most noteworthy Heat players who will be sitting out for the game. The Heat play their preseason finale against the Boston Celtics at home on […]

Joe Ingles Resting For Wednesday's Game

Utah Jazz guard/forward Joe Ingles will be resting for the team's preseason game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday, according to Tony Jones of The Athletic. Ingles logged 20 minutes off the bench in the team's previous game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday. He shot 2-for-5 from the field with all of his […]

Talen Horton-Tucker To Miss At Least Four Weeks

Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward Talen Horton-Tucker (thumb) is expected to be sidelined at least four weeks following surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb. THT suffered the injury during a preseason game. He has a chance to be one of the first players off the bench for the Lakers this year once […]

Ja Morant And Others To Sit Out On Wednesday

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant will be one of many regulars on the team getting a rest day for the Grizzlies' preseason game against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday. Jaren Jackson Jr., Steven Adams, Kyle Anderson and Desmond Bane are amongst the other Grizzlies who are sitting out for the game. The Grizzlies went […]

Justin Holiday Hopeful To Play In Opener

Indiana Pacers forward Justin Holiday (ankle) is optimistic that he'll be able to suit up for the season opener next Wednesday. He injured his ankle last Friday and is almost certainly going to miss the final two preseason games. The Pacers don't have a timetable for his return, but believe he should be able to […]

Patrick Williams Returns To Practice

Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams (ankle) returned to practice on Monday. He was able to participate in 5-on-5 workouts for the first time in two weeks. Williams was expected to miss around a month of action, but could beat that timetable. Right now, it's possible that Williams is available for the season opener on October […]

Gordon Hayward, Mason Plumlee Out On Monday

Charlotte Hornets small forward Gordon Hayward and center Mason Plumlee have been ruled out for Monday's preseason game against the Miami Heat due to health and safety protocols. Both players were put under health and safety protocols this past week and neither have played in the preseason yet. However, assuming no setbacks, they should both […]

Khris Middleton, Jrue Holiday To Play On Sunday

Milwaukee Bucks small forward Khris Middleton (hamstring) and point guard Jrue Holiday (knee) will both make their preseason debuts in Sunday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is slated to make his preseason debut in the game as well. All three players have been dealing with minor injuries and all three are […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo To Make Preseason Debut Sunday

Milwaukee Bucks star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) will make his preseason debut in Sunday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He has been dealing with a minor knee injury, but the team has also just been extra cautious with him. He is expected to be on a minutes limit for Sunday's game. He should be […]

Rudy Gay To Remain Out For Monday's Game

Utah Jazz forward Rudy Gay (heel) will be out once again for Monday's preseason game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Gay is in the midst of recovering from offseason heel surgery. He has yet to play in a preseason game, but he is expected to be ready to return early on in the regular season. […]

Dillon Brooks, Ziaire Williams Questionable For Monday

Memphis Grizzlies small forwards Dillon Brooks (thigh) and Ziaire Williams (thigh) are questionable for the team's preseason game against the Detroit Pistons on Monday. Brooks is nursing right thigh soreness, while Williams is dealing with a left thigh contusion. Williams logged 26 minutes in the team's most recent game against the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday. […]

Jae'Sean Tate Probable For Monday's Game

Houston Rockets small forward Jae'Sean Tate (back) is likely to start in the team's preseason game against the Toronto Raptors on Monday. Tate has been dealing with a sore back and he wasn't able to play in the team's most recent preseason game this past Thursday. The 25-year-old is coming off of a fantastic rookie […]

Kelly Oubre Jr. Doubtful For Monday's Preseason Matchup

Charlotte Hornets forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Monday's preseason game against the Miami Heat. It doesn't appear to be a serious sprain, but the Hornets want to be cautious. This injury shouldn't linger into the regular season, which is good news for his fantasy value. However, it's uncertain what type […]

Brandon Ingram Should Be Ready For Opening Night

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (knee) is expected to be ready to play for the season opener, according to head coach Willie Green. He is dealing with a minor knee injury and will be held out of the preseason finale. The Pelicans are obviously going to be cautious with their superstar forward. Ingram should […]

Malik Monk Dealing With A Groin Strain

Los Angeles Lakers guard Malik Monk (groin) won't play during Sunday's exhibition matchup against the Suns. Monk is currently dealing with a right groin strain, and although it's unknown when he will be ready to return, it's possible he won't play again until the regular season begins on October 19. This is an unfortunate development […]