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Evan Turner Tagged As Questionable For Return Saturday
Atlanta Hawks point guard/small forward Evan Turner has been sidelined for each of his team’s previous eight games, but has been given a questionable designation to suit up Saturday against the Los Angeles Clippers. Turner, who is dealing with left Achilles pain, has played sparingly during his first year with the Hawks. With second-year wing […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoVince Carter To Miss Fourth Consecutive Contest
Atlanta Hawks shooting guard/small forward Vince Carter has been listed as out for Saturday’s game versus the Los Angeles Clippers due to personal reasons. Carter’s absence will mark his fourth straight game on the sidelines. Now in the midst of his 22nd NBA season, Carter has still retained a role off the bench for Atlanta, […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoKawhi Leonard, Patrick Beverley Both Questionable On Saturday
Los Angeles Clippers small/power forward Kawhi Leonard and point/shooting guard Patrick Beverley have each picked up questionable designations ahead of Saturday’s contest against the Atlanta Hawks. Leonard is dealing with a left knee ailment, while Beverley has a sore left calf. While Paul George has been given the green light to make his second Clippers […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoJordan Bell Cleared To Suit Up Friday
Minnesota Timberwolves power forward/center Jordan Bell will be welcomed back to the rotation for Friday’s contest against the Washington Wizards. Bell, who has missed his team’s previous five outings due to a right shoulder sprain, has appeared in just four games as a reserve this season. Despite his limited role, Bell will give Minnesota needed […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoKyrie Irving Earns Questionable Designation For Saturday
Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving has popped up on the team’s injury report ahead of its game against the Chicago Bulls due to a right shoulder impingement. The ailment has not slowed Irving’s shot selection as of late, which bodes well for his chances of suiting up. Should he miss the game, expect Spencer […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoJahlil Okafor Picks Up Questionable Tag For Saturday
New Orleans Pelicans center Jahlil Okafor has been listed as questionable for Saturday’s game against the Miami Heat due to a left ankle sprain. The team has a whopping seven players on the injury report, meaning that owners will want to check back before tip-off to get a read on who will definitively be active. […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoJeremy Lamb To Miss Saturday’s Contest
Indiana Pacers shooting guard/small forward Jeremy Lamb has not been progressing in the right direction as he works his way back from a left ankle sprain. Head coach Nate McMillan ruled Lamb out for Saturday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks, in addition to his absence Friday versus Houston. In the five contests that he has […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoRussell Westbrook To Play Friday, Miss Saturday’s Contest
Houston Rockets point guard Russell Westbrook will take the floor Friday against the Indiana Pacers, but will sit out the second leg of the team’s back-to-back Saturday versus the Minnesota Timberwolves due to rest purposes. Westbrook similarly sat out the second game of a back-to-back earlier in November, with the team attempting to limit the […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoHamidou Diallo Ruled Out For Friday’s Game
Oklahoma City Thunder shooting guard Hamidou Diallo will miss his first contest of the season Friday against the Philadelphia 76ers due to a left knee sprain. Head coach Billy Donovan noted that the team doesn’t expect Diallo to miss an extended period of time. Diallo started the Thunder’s most recent outing with Terrance Ferguson out […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoDejounte Murray To Miss Second Leg Of Back-To-Back Saturday
San Antonio Spurs point/shooting guard Dejounte Murray will play Friday against the Orlando Magic, but will sit out Saturday versus the Portland Trail Blazers as the team continues to slowly work him back from knee surgery. Murray has packed the stat sheet when giving time on the floor to kick off 2019-20, averaging 10.9 points, […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoJustise Winslow, Derrick Jones Both Set To Miss Saturday’s Game
The Miami Heat will be without the duo of point guard/small forward Justise Winslow and small/power forward Derrick Jones for Saturday’s contest against the New Orleans Pelicans. Winslow, who is dealing with a concussion, will be missing his fifth straight outing, while Jones is in line to miss his fourth straight. With the pair out […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoDante Exum Cleared To Make Season Debut Friday
Utah Jazz point/shooting guard Dante Exum has been given the green light to suit up for Friday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies and make his 2019-20 debut. Exum has been recovering from a partially torn patellar tendon in his right knee, which ended his previous season back in March. Hampered by injuries throughout his first […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoPaul Millsap Finishes One Rebound Shy Of Double-Double
Denver Nuggets power forward Paul Millsap reeled off his fifth consecutive game scoring in double figures during Thursday’s win over the Brooklyn Nets, finishing with a team-high-tying 18 points to go along with nine rebounds. In just 27 minutes, the veteran added a pair of made threes and two assists, once again reeling off multi-category […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoJarrett Allen Records Third Double-Double Of Year
Brooklyn Nets center Jarrett Allen went for 18 points and 10 rebounds during Thursday’s loss to the Denver Nuggets, shooting 7-for-10 from the floor en route to his third double-double of the season. Allen, who had played a combined 30 minutes in the past two games, saw 30 on Thursday alone and parlayed that success […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoJamal Murray Goes Ice-Cold From Field
Denver Nuggets point/shooting guard Jamal Murray scored four points in Thursday’s win over the Brooklyn Nets, his first outing of the year that ended with him finishing in single digits. Not a whole lot went right for Murray offensively as he shot 1-for-11 overall, just the second time in the past two years that he […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoKyrie Irving Ties For Team High With 17-Point Effort
Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving shot 8-for-20 from the floor during Thursday’s loss to the Denver Nuggets, aiding him to a 17-point night that tied him for the team lead. He packed the stat sheet with nine assists and six rebounds, without having a turnover for the first time since opening night. His performance […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoNikola Jokic Logs Double-Double During Victory
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic needed just 28 minutes to record his sixth double-double of the season in Thursday’s win over the Brooklyn Nets. Jokic, who shot 8-for-14 from the floor overall, scored 18 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and dished out three assists all without turning the ball over. After having opened the season firmly […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoKevin Huerter To Miss Remainder Of Tuesday’s Contest
Atlanta Hawks shooting guard Kevin Huerter has been ruled out for the rest of Tuesday’s game against the Denver Nuggets due to left shoulder pain. Huerter logged 16 minutes prior to his departure and finished a perfect 4-for-4 from the field, accruing 11 points to go along with four rebounds and three assists. Without Huerter […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoRodney Hood To Miss Tuesday’s Game
Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard/small forward Rodney Hood has been ruled out for Tuesday’s contest against the Sacramento Kings due to back spasms. Forward Mario Hezonja will enter the starting five in his stead and figures to be a solid DFS play for those that can still fit him into lineups. Hood, who is averaging […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoMalik Beasley Ruled Out For Tuesday’s Game
Denver Nuggets shooting guard Malik Beasley will be sidelined for Tuesday’s contest against the Atlanta Hawks due to an illness. Beasley, who has seen his minutes crater over the team’s previous two contests, has not followed up his breakout campaign with any notable fantasy efforts during the 2019-20 campaign. His absence doesn’t immediately lend credence […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoGrayson Allen Not Likely To Make Return Wednesday
Memphis Grizzlies point/shooting guard Grayson Allen is still dealing with the effects of a sore left ankle and is unlikely to participate Wednesday versus the Charlotte Hornets. Allen, who has earned a doubtful designation, has missed each of his team’s previous five games. In his first season with the Grizzlies, the second-year guard has averaged […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoShabazz Napier, Jordan Bell Both Doubtful For Wednesday
Minnesota Timberwolves point/shooting guard Shabazz Napier and power forward/center Jordan Bell are both unlikely to participate in Wednesday’s contest versus the San Antonio Spurs with each man earning a doubtful designation. Both have missed Minnesota’s past four games, as Napier deals with a strained right hamstring and Bell battles a strained right shoulder. With fellow […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoDaniel Theis Unlikely To Play Wednesday Due To Injury
Boston Celtics power forward/center Daniel Theis has been tagged as doubtful to participate in Wednesday’s game against the Washington Wizards due to a sprained pinky finger on his right hand. Without Theis in the mix, Enes Kanter can be expected to pick up the slack, although Robert Williams will also likely absorb some minutes. Theis […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoJeff Teague Has Status Up In Air For Wednesday’s Game
Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Jeff Teague has missed each of his team’s previous four games due to an illness and he is in danger of missing his fifth straight Wednesday versus the San Antonio Spurs. Teague has officially been given a questionable designation, with Jarrett Culver set to continue to fill in should the team’s […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoPaul George Officially Tagged As Questionable For Wednesday
Los Angeles Clippers small/power forward Paul George could potentially make his season debut during Wednesday’s contest against the Houston Rockets, where he is tagged as questionable due to the shoulder ailments that have kept him out to this point in 2019-20. It’s unlikely that Los Angeles would clear George to play and not give him […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoTrey Burke Ruled Out For Tuesday’s Contest
Philadelphia 76ers point guard Trey Burke will miss Tuesday’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers due to left calf tightness. Burke, who is celebrating his 27th birthday Tuesday, has found a role over the past two games as a member of the Sixers’ reserve group, although how long that lasts with Ben Simmons back in the […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoShake Milton Cleared To Make Return For Tuesday’s Game
Philadelphia 76ers point/shooting guard Shake Milton had previously been ruled out for Tuesday’s contest against the Cleveland Cavaliers, but has now been given the green light to take the court for the first time since Oct. 28. Without Trey Burke available off the bench, Milton will likely see some run, although coming off a six-game […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoTyler Herro To Miss Tuesday’s Contest
Miami Heat shooting guard Tyler Herro will sit out Tuesday’s game against the Detroit Pistons due to a sprained left ankle. Herro will be missing the first professional contest of his career, paving the way for Kendrick Nunn and Goran Dragic to see increased minutes in the backcourt, which should make them highly desirable DFS […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoMike Conley Drills Five Triples In Victory
Utah Jazz point guard Mike Conley knocked down five three-pointers for the second consecutive game during Monday’s win over the Golden State Warriors. Conley, who has had a painfully slow start to the season offensively, compiled 22 points and seven assists during the victory. His first 10 contests have put him on pace for career […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoDraymond Green Logs 22 Minutes In Return To Action
Golden State Warriors power forward Draymond Green took the floor during Monday’s loss to the Utah Jazz and played 22 minutes following a five-game absence. Green finished with four points, seven rebounds and four assists, going 2-for-7 from the field overall, including 0-for-4 from long range. The three-time All-Star will presumably have a larger offensive […]
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