Zach LaVine Won't Play in Back-to-Back Sets

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (knee) will not play in back-to-back sets for the reminder of the season. The Bulls will continue to be cautious with LaVine as his knee recovers. This move also improves the chances of the Bulls landing a higher pick in the upcoming draft. The Bulls have four more back-to-back sets, […]

Eric Bledsoe is Probable for Sunday

Milwaukee Bucks guard Eric Bledsoe (wrist) is probable for Sunday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Head coach Joe Prunty is listing Bledsoe as probable, but he is technically a game-time call for Sunday. He's expected to be out there barring any setbacks during warmups. Owners should check back before tip-off, but Bledsoe is expected […]

Eric Gordon is Doubtful for Sunday

Houston Rockets shooting guard Eric Gordon (illness) is considered doubtful for Sunday's game against the Denver Nuggets. Gordon was unable to practice on Saturday and was forced to miss Friday's game with the same illness. P.J. Tucker, Luc Mbah a Moute and Joe Johnson would see additional playing time if Gordon is sidelined on Sunday. […]

Jonathon Simmons is Probable for Saturday

Orlando Magic guard/forward Jonathon Simmons (ankle) is probable for Saturday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. The good news is that this ankle issue is not the same as the lingering injury Simmons suffered last month. He is technically listed as a game-time decision, but is fully expected to suit up against the Sixers. Owners should […]

Tyson Chandler is Doubtful on Saturday

Phoenix Suns center Tyson Chandler (neck) is doubtful for Saturday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. He had an MRI earlier in the week and there is a good chance Chandler misses multiple games. The Suns do not plan on sitting Chandler this season, but want to make sure he's healthy and ready to play. […]

De'Aaron Fox is Probable for Saturday

Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox (eye) is probable for Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers with pink eye. He was listed as questionable earlier in the day but has been upgraded to probable. He is expected to be back in the starting lineup on Saturday without a minutes limit. He'll likely see plenty […]

Kosta Koufos is Questionable on Saturday

Sacramento Kings forward/center Kosta Koufos (illness) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. He was reportedly sick Thursday night, which is likely why the Kings held him out against OKC. Zach Randolph would see heavy playing time as a starter next to Willie Cauley-Stein if Koufos is sidelined again. Koufos is not […]

Raul Neto Ruled Out Saturday

Utah Jazz point guard Raul Neto (ankle) has been ruled out of Saturday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. This will be the second straight game that Neto has missed due to an injury at shootaround. We could also see the Jazz limiting Ricky Rubio in a back-to-back set. Royce O'Neale, Jae Crowder and possibly Alec […]

Kelly Olynyk is Questionable for Saturday

Miami Heat forward/center Kelly Olynyk (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. He's missed five straight games, but the questionable tag is positive. Owners will have to wait until head coach Erik Spoelstra addresses the media pregame for an update on Olynyk. Hassan Whiteside, James Johnson and Bam Adebayo would […]

Paul Zipser Won't Play Saturday

Chicago Bulls forward Paul Zipser (foot) has been ruled out of Saturday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Zipser injured his foot in Thursday's loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. He was unable to return to that contest after playing just seven minutes and will miss Saturday's game. Denzel Valentine and David Nwaba should see additional playing […]

Justin Holiday Ruled Out Against Minnesota

Chicago Bulls guard/forward Justin Holiday has been ruled out of Saturday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. This is the second straight game that Holiday and center Robin Lopez have been healthy scratches. The Bulls appear fully committed to letting their younger players get playing time. David Nwaba started on Thursday and finished with 21 points, […]

Robin Lopez Ruled Out Saturday

Chicago Bulls center Robin Lopez has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. This will mark the second straight game that Lopez has been a healthy scratch. It appears the Bulls are fully committed to playing their younger players in the second half of the season. Cristiano Felicio, Lauri Markkanen, Bobby Portis […]

Jimmy Butler Ruled Out for Saturday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Jimmy Butler (knee) has been ruled out of Saturday's game against the Chicago Bulls. The MRI results have yet to be released, but Butler will sit the second night of the back-to-back regardless. There was "some optimism" that Butler did not tear his ACL, according to David Aldridge. Nemanja Bjelica is expected […]

Shane Larkin is Questionable for Saturday

Boston Celtics point guard Shane Larkin (knee) is questionable for Saturday's game against the New York Knicks. He has been sidelined since late January, but has been making progress lately. Larkin was able to return to full practice on Thursday, but his playing time is going to be limited. Marcus Smart (hand) and Terry Rozier […]

Tyreke Evans Ruled Out on Saturday

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Tyreke Evans (ribs) has been ruled out of Saturday's game against the Miami Heat. He injured his rib in the fourth quarter of Friday's loss to Cleveland. Evans was clearly in pain and headed to the locker room and did not return to the contest. He will be kept out of the […]

Aron Baynes Questionable for Saturday

Boston Celtics center Aron Baynes (elbow) is questionable for Saturday's game against the New York Knicks. He injured his elbow in the first quarter of Friday's win over the Detroit Pistons. Baynes was unable to return, and head coach Brad Stevens said after the contest that Baynes' elbow was sore. Daniel Theis and Greg Monroe […]

Rudy Gay Will Play Friday

San Antonio Spurs forward Rudy Gay (heel) will play against the Denver Nuggets on Friday. Gay will have a minutes limit, but will play for the first time since late December. Head coach Gregg Popovich mentioned Gay playing roughly 15-20 minutes against Denver. It would not be surprising if Gay had a minutes limit the […]

Lonzo Ball Will Play on Friday

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball (knee) will play against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday. He will return with a minutes limit and will not play against the Sacramento Kings on Saturday due to rest. Head coach Luke Walton said he's not sure if Ball is going to start or come off the bench. […]

Ricky Rubio is Available on Friday

Utah Jazz point guard Ricky Rubio (hip) will be available to play against the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday. Rubio missed the final three games before the All-Star break. He was playing fantastic basketball before the hip injury, so hopefully he returns to similar form. He's averaging 20.7 points, 7.7 assists, 5.9 rebounds and 1.9 […]

Marreese Speights Will Miss Road Trip

Orlando Magic forward/center Marreese Speights (personal) will not play on the upcoming road trip. Speights is attending a personal matter and will miss the two-game road trip. The Magic play Saturday against the Sixers and Monday versus OKC. Nikola Vucevic (hand) returned to the lineup on Thursday. The Magic have plenty of depth with Bismack […]

Kelly Olynyk Ruled Out for Friday

Miami Heat forward/center Kelly Olynyk (shoulder) has been ruled out of Friday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Head coach Erik Spoelstra said Olynyk is "getting better" but not ready for game action just yet. This was expected, as Olynyk was listed as doubtful on the injury report. He's been making solid progress and should […]

Tyler Ulis is Questionable for Friday

Phoenix Suns point guard Tyler Ulis (back) is considered questionable for Friday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. He did participate in shootaround, but still remains listed as questionable for this contest. Elfrid Payton is starting and playing well at point guard. The Suns still want Devin Booker to handle the ball at point guard […]

Tyson Chandler is Doubtful on Friday

Phoenix Suns center Tyson Chandler (neck) is doubtful to play against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday. He was ruled out of the Suns final game before the All-Star break as well. Chandler is apparently still dealing with the injury and has been unable to practice. He is reportedly seeing a neck specialist on Friday, […]

Reggie Bullock is Expected to Play Friday

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Reggie Bullock (illness) is expected to play against the Boston Celtics on Friday. He is not listed on the injury report, but did miss practice on Wednesday. He was able to return to practice on Thursday, so Bullock is fully expected to play against Boston. He's averaging 15.0 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.9 […]

John Henson is Available on Friday

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center John Henson (hamstring) will be available for Friday's contest against the Toronto Raptors. Head coach Joe Prunty said both Henson and Tyler Zeller (illness) "should be good to go" for Friday's game. Both players were listed as probable on the injury report Thursday. Henson missed the last three games before the All-Star […]

Avery Bradley Ruled Out on Friday

Los Angeles Clippers guard Avery Bradley (groin) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Phoenix Suns. "We are concerned," coach Doc Rivers said on Thursday. It sounds like this is going to be a lingering issue for Bradley and could cost him multiple games. Bradley will be sidelined for the second straight game […]

Marcus Smart is Expected to Play Friday

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (thigh) is expected to play against the Detroit Pistons on Friday. Head coach Brad Stevens says he expects Smart to play after missing 11 games before the All-Star break. He missed those games due to a hand injury, but he's now dealing with a minor thigh issue. Smart has been […]

Danilo Gallinari is Hopeful to Play Friday

Los Angeles Clippers forward Danilo Gallinari (hand) is hopeful to play Friday against the Phoenix Suns. He suffered the injury in Thursday's loss to the Golden State Warriors. The X-rays on Gallinari's bruised right hand came back negative, so that is a good sign. Owners will likely need to wait until later in the day […]

De'Aaron Fox Ruled Out on Thursday

Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox (eye) has been ruled out of Thursday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to pink eye. The Kings have decided to rule him out early, and he won't be in the arena on Thursday. Frank Mason III (foot) is probable for this contest and may draw the start. […]

Alex Abrines is Probable on Thursday

Oklahoma City Thunder shooting guard Alex Abrines (hip) is probable for Thursday's game against the Sacramento Kings. He participated in non-contact work on Tuesday and practiced fully on Wednesday. He suffered an injury on Feb. 14 before the All-Star break. It sounds like a minor injury, so Abrines should be ready to play on Thursday. […]