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Derrick Jones Tagged As Questionable For Thursday
Miami Heat small/power forward Derrick Jones has picked up a questionable designation ahead of Thursday’s game versus the Phoenix Suns due to a left groin strain. The ailment cost Jones four games before he was able to return to action Tuesday, in which he played 17 minutes off of the bench. Despite logging eight shots […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoMitchell Robinson Sidelined Due To Concussion-Like Symptoms
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (concussion) was not able to return for the second half of Wednesday’s game against the Detroit Pistons due to concussion-like symptoms. Robinson logged just eight minutes during the first half, scoring six points and snatching four rebounds while matched up against Pistons center Andre Drummond. Without Robinson in the mix, […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoJordan Bell Will Play In Wednesday’s Contest
Minnesota Timberwolves power forward/center Jordan Bell has been given the green light to suit up for Wednesday’s game versus the Memphis Grizzlies. Bell carried a questionable designation for the majority of the day due to a right shoulder sprain, but he will be able to play through it and come off the bench for Minnesota. […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoMaximilian Kleber Cleared To Suit Up Wednesday
Dallas Mavericks power forward/center Maximilian Kleber will play in Wednesday’s game against the Orlando Magic after having been listed as questionable due to a right knee contusion. Kleber, who played 30 minutes or better in back-to-back contests prior to his absence Sunday, figures to slot into his normal workload, which should also cap teammate Dwight […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoJeff Teague To Miss Wednesday’s Game
Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Jeff Teague will not be available to play in Wednesday’s contest against the Memphis Grizzlies due to illness. With backup point guard Shabazz Napier having been tagged as doubtful coming into the day, he has now gone through warm-ups in hope of avoiding the team needing to use a by committee […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoPatrick McCaw On Shelf For At Least Next Month
Toronto Raptors point guard Patrick McCaw will be reevaluated in four weeks following the arthroscopic knee surgery that he underwent Wednesday. McCaw, who has appeared in two games this season for Toronto, does not currently have a timetable for when he could return, although it appears it would be mid-December in the best-case scenario. With […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoKevon Looney’s Absence To Continue At Least Two More Weeks
Golden State Warriors power forward/center Kevon Looney is scheduled to miss at least the next two weeks due to persistent hamstring issues. Looney’s absence is the latest malady affecting Golden State’s depth, leaving Willie Cauley-Stein to likely remain as the team’s starting center in his stead. Looney played just 10 minutes in the team’s season […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoJordan McRae Cleared To Suit Up Wednesday
The Washington Wizards will welcome back shooting guard Jordan McRae for Wednesday’s contest versus the Indiana Pacers. McRae missed the team’s five previous outings due to a fractured ring finger on his right hand and figures to play a role with the team’s second unit. He played 23 minutes during the team’s season opener and […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoGary Harris To Miss Remainder Of Tuesday’s Contest
Denver Nuggets shooting guard Gary Harris has been ruled out for the second half of Tuesday’s game against the Miami Heat due to an ankle injury. Prior to his departure, Harris played 17 minutes and compiled six points on 3-for-6 shooting, adding one rebound and one steal. Torrey Craig started the second half in his […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoD'Angelo Russell Questionable To Suit Up Wednesday
Golden State Warriors point/shooting guard D'Angelo Russell has been listed as questionable to make his return to action for Wednesday’s contest against the Houston Rockets. The right ankle injury that has cost Russell each of the Warriors’ past two games is threatening to keep him sidelined again, as the team’s depth has been severely tested […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoKawhi Leonard To Miss Wednesday’s Game Due To Rest
Los Angeles Clippers small forward Kawhi Leonard has been ruled out for Wednesday’s contest against the Milwaukee Bucks due to load management. Leonard’s absence will be his second of the season and comes as the Clippers are set to embark on a back-to-back, with his next chance of returning to action coming Thursday versus Portland. […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoWill Barton Set To Play Tuesday Night
Denver Nuggets shooting guard/small forward Will Barton will make his return to the team’s rotation for Tuesday’s contest against the Miami Heat. Barton, who missed the previous two games due to a toe ailment on his left foot, has opened the year averaging 14 points per game through his first four outings. How head coach […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoJustise Winslow, Derrick Jones Cleared To Play Tuesday
The Miami Heat will get back both point guard/small forward Justise Winslow and small/power forward Derrick Jones for Tuesday’s contest versus the Denver Nuggets. Winslow’s return likely pushes rookie standout Kendrick Nunn out of DFS contention for the evening, while whose minutes Jones will snag remains less clear. Winslow had missed a pair of games, while […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoShabazz Napier Unlikely To Suit Up Wednesday
Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Shabazz Napier is listed as doubtful for Wednesday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies due to a right hamstring strain. Napier has been uber-aggressive off the bench through his first six contests for Minnesota, having averaged 7.8 points and 4.5 assists across 22.2 minutes per game. Without Napier in the mix Wednesday, […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoJeff Teague, Jordan Bell Both Questionable For Wednesday
Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Jeff Teague and power forward/center Jordan Bell have both picked up questionable designations ahead of Wednesday’s outing versus the Memphis Grizzlies. Teague is dealing with an illness, while Bell has a right shoulder sprain. The team will welcome back Karl-Anthony Towns from suspension, but may not be at full strength. Should […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoJordan McRae Tagged As Questionable For Wednesday
Washington Wizards shooting guard/small forward Jordan McRae was able to practice Tuesday and is now listed as questionable to suit up for Wednesday’s contest versus the Indiana Pacers. McRae, who is working his way back from a fractured right ring finger, has missed each of his team’s previous five contests. It’s unlikely that he steps […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoEmmanuel Mudiay Will Miss Second Straight Game Wednesday
Utah Jazz point guard Emmanuel Mudiay has been ruled out for Wednesday’s contest versus the Philadelphia 76ers due to left hamstring tightness. It will mark the second consecutive game that Mudiay has been sidelined, with starter Mike Conley logging 35 minutes without the assistance of his traditional backup. Mudiay has averaged 9.0 points per game […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoDerrick White Set To Play Tuesday
San Antonio Spurs point/shooting guard Derrick White will “give it a go” Tuesday versus the Atlanta Hawks, per head coach Gregg Popovich. While it’s not the most encouraging label that White will see his usual workload, he has been deemed active by San Antonio. White will have to battle Bryn Forbes and Dejounte Murray for […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoSteven Adams Receives Green Light To Play Tuesday
Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams will return to the lineup for Tuesday’s matchup versus the Orlando Magic. Adams, who had previously been listed as questionable due to a knee ailment that cost him the previous two games, was able to practice Monday and will be set for a collision with Magic All-Star center Nikola […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoGrayson Allen To Miss Second Consecutive Contest Wednesday
Memphis Grizzlies point/shooting guard Grayson Allen has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves due to left ankle soreness. The fact that he has been ruled out well in advance of tip-off likely indicates that this ailment could potentially cost the second-year guard more games. Allen has scuffled from the field through […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoHarry Giles Once Again Earns Questionable Tag
The odyssey of when Sacramento Kings power forward/center Harry Giles will be cleared to compete in game action continues as the 21-year-old has once again been listed as questionable to play Wednesday due to left knee soreness. Giles has not yet taken the floor for Sacramento this year despite having his status up in the […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoJaren Jackson Jr. On Track To Suit Up Wednesday
Memphis Grizzlies power forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr. has been listed as probable to return to action Wednesday when his team takes on the Minnesota Timberwolves. Jackson missed one game due to right knee soreness, in addition to departing another early, but the 20-year-old is trending towards being able to reclaim his spot in the starting […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoEnes Kanter To Miss Fifth Straight Contest Tuesday
Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter will not be able to return to the floor for Tuesday’s game versus the Cleveland Cavaliers due to a left knee ailment. Head coach Brad Stevens noted before the game that Kanter was “just not ready,” which likely does not bode well for his odds of suiting up Thursday against […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoMyles Turner, Domantas Sabonis Both Ruled Out On Tuesday
The Indiana Pacers will take the floor Tuesday versus the Charlotte Hornets without either member of their starting frontcourt for the second consecutive game. Both Myles Turner and Domantas Sabonis had questionable tags earlier in the day, but will cede way to the duo of Jakarr Sampson and Goga Bitadze in the starting five, both […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoBruce Brown Jr. Produces Excellent Performance During Defeat
Detroit Pistons shooting guard/small forward Bruce Brown Jr. had his second consecutive standout effort during Monday’s loss to the Washington Wizards, collecting 14 points, seven rebounds and seven assists across his 37 minutes. Brown, who had a bargain price on DFS, flew past his projections and once again excelled out of the backcourt for a […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoTroy Brown Notches First Career Double-Double During Win
Washington Wizards shooting guard/small forward Troy Brown delivered arguably the best performance of his young career during Monday’s victory over the Detroit Pistons. Playing 31 minutes off the bench, Brown collected 14 points and 10 rebounds, marking the first double-double of his career in his 55th game. The 15th overall pick from the 2018 Draft […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoLuke Kennard Has Another 24-Point Performance
Detroit Pistons point/shooting guard Luke Kennard has reaped the benefits over the past two games of the team’s backcourt depth being annihilated by injuries. Kennard went for 24 points on 6-for-12 shooting Monday versus Washington, raising his season scoring average to 17.4 points per game through his first eight contests. After opening the year on […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoAndre Drummond Snatches 24 Rebounds During Loss
Despite a slow start to Monday’s contest against the Washington Wizards, Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond finished with another gaudy all-around fantasy performance. Drummond shot just 6-for-20 from the field, but recorded 15 points in addition to his season-high-tying 24 rebounds. As has become custom for the Pistons’ early season MVP candidate, he also contributed […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoBradley Beal Notches Team-High 22 Points In Victory
Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal keyed his team to a win Monday over Detroit by collecting 22 points on 8-for-17 shooting. After a showing Saturday in which he contributed little beyond scoring, Beal added six assists and five rebounds to his performance Monday, even as he turned the ball over five times. Washington is […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoJrue Holiday Contributes Across Stat Sheet In Loss
New Orleans Pelicans point/shooting guard Jrue Holiday has scuffled shooting the ball to open the season (37.3 percent overall), yet he was able to notch contributions across multiple categories during Monday’s defeat to Brooklyn. Holiday collected 15 points, seven rebounds, four steals, three assists and two blocks, making it the first time this season that […]
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