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Deandre Ayton, Jae Crowder Questionable To Play Tuesday
Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (ankle) and power forward Jae Crowder (wrist) have been elevated to questionable to suit up for Tuesday's game vs. the Nets after going through shootaround earlier in the day. Ayton has missed the past seven outings, while Crowder has been down the past four. A return from Ayton would knock […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoKristaps Porzingis Remains Sidelined For Wednesday’s Game
Dallas Mavericks power forward Kristaps Porzingis (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Wednesday's contest against Oklahoma City due to a bone bruise in his right knee. Dwight Powell slid into the starting five for Porzingis on Sunday, although his minutes total and production stayed relatively steady. Without Porzingis active, Luka Doncic can be seen […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoKyle Lowry Will Miss Ninth Straight Game Tuesday
Miami Heat point guard Kyle Lowry (personal) has been ruled out for Tuesday's contest vs. the Raptors due to a personal matter, marking his ninth consecutive absence. Jimmy Butler is likely to take on elevated ball-handling duties once again without Lowry in the mix, while Gabe Vincent, Max Strus, and Tyler Herro are all in […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJimmy Butler Receives Green Light To Play Tuesday
Miami Heat small forward Jimmy Butler (ankle) has been cleared to return for Tuesday's game against Toronto, stemming his absence at one game due to an ankle ailment. Butler will be looking to build off a season-high-tying 37-point effort from his last outing, a triple-double performance vs. the Raptors on Saturday. With Kyle Lowry (personal) […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoStephen Curry, Andrew Wiggins Will Miss Tuesday’s Contest
Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (toe) and small forward Andrew Wiggins (knee) have been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Spurs, putting the team down four starters. The decision to hold both players out comes on the second leg of a back-to-back, after Curry dropped 40 points Monday and Wiggins scored in […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoDamon Arnette Arrested, Released From Futures Deal
Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Damon Arnette was released Saturday after having been arrested Friday night on charges of assault with a deadly weapon. The Chiefs added the former first-round pick to the organization on a futures deal, hoping that he could contribute come the 2022 season; a zero-tolerance policy was reportedly added to the deal, […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJosh McCown Emerges As Favorite To Become Texans Head Coach
Former quarterback Josh McCown has appeared to vault to the top of the heap of Houston Texans' head-coaching candidates, per John McClain of the Houston Chronicle. McCown, 42, has never held a head coaching post beyond the high school level but his relationship with Texans brass has reportedly worked heavily in his favor. Houston moved […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoDanny Green Earns Questionable Tag For Thursday
Philadelphia 76ers small forward Danny Green (hip) has been deemed questionable to play in Thursday's game vs. the Lakers due to right hip pain. The ailment has cost Green each of Philly's previous seven contests, with Furkan Korkmaz emerging as the team's primary marksman. Even when healthy, Green has been held to single digits in […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoSeth Curry Remains Out For Thursday’s Game
Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard Seth Curry (ankle) has been deemed unavailable for Thursday's contest against the Lakers due to a sore left ankle. Curry will miss his fourth consecutive game, paving the way for Furkan Korkmaz and Matisse Thybulle to continue seeing sizable workloads out of the backcourt. Isaiah Joe has also been bumped into […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoBogdan Bogdanovic Will Suit Up Wednesday
Atlanta Hawks point/shooting guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (knee) has been cleared to play in Wednesday's game against Sacramento, ending his absence after five contests. Injuries have caused a stop and start nature to Bogdanovic's season, as he has played in just eight games since Nov. 27, struggling from the field to the tune of a 34.3% […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoMitchell Robinson Will Play Wednesday, Nerlens Noel Ruled Out
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (ankle) has been given the green light to suit up for Wednesday's game vs. Miami, whereas Nerlens Noel (knee) has received the thumbs down. Robinson returns from a one-game absence, looking to reclaim the rhythm that he has found during January, which has included four double-doubles and nine games […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoDay'Ron Sharpe Will Miss Wednesday’s Contest
Brooklyn Nets center Day'Ron Sharpe (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game vs. the Nuggets due to an illness. Sharpe's absence severely hampers the Brooklyn frontcourt in its effort to slow Nikola Jokic, with LaMarcus Aldridge, Blake Griffin, and James Johnson all in line to see significant minutes increases. Sharpe started each of the […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJarrett Allen Receives Green Light To Play Wednesday
Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (illness) will suit up for Wednesday's game vs. Milwaukee, ending his absence at just one contest. Allen's return will knock Ed Davis from the starting five, thereby zapping him of any DFS intrigue. Allen has been on a rebounding tear across 11 January contests, snatching double-digit boards in nine of […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoNicolas Claxton, Paul Millsap Ruled Out For Wednesday
Brooklyn Nets centers Nicolas Claxton (rest) and Paul Millsap (personal) will be unavailable for Wednesday's contest vs. the Nuggets. Claxton is sitting the second leg of the team's back-to-back, having played 17 minutes in his return from a seven-game absence Tuesday. Millsap and the Nets have agreed to try and find the veteran a more […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoRobert Covington, Nassir Little Will Miss Wednesday’s Game
Portland Trail Blazers power forward Robert Covington (knee) and small/power forward Nassir Little (shoulder) have been ruled out for Wednesday's contest vs. Dallas. The duo's absence will leave Portland massively shorthanded on the wing, paving the way for Tony Snell and CJ Elleby to see a significant minutes bump. Covington has struggled statistically during his […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoTerence Davis Sidelined Indefinitely With Wrist Injury
Sacramento Kings shooting guard/small forward Terence Davis (wrist) has been diagnosed with a tendon injury in his right wrist which will rule him out indefinitely, beginning with Wednesday's game vs. Atlanta. Davis, who had started each of Sacramento's previous four outings, was enjoying a bit of a fantasy revival offensively after a career-high 35-point showing […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoMarcus Morris Sr. Remains Unavailable Wednesday
LA Clippers small/power forward Marcus Morris Sr. (personal) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game vs. the Magic, marking his second consecutive absence due to personal reasons. Luke Kennard, Amir Coffey, and Justise Winslow were all direct beneficiaries of Morris not being in the rotation Tuesday, a trend that is likely to continue for as […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoMo Bamba Gets Green Light To Play Wednesday, Will Start
Orlando Magic center Mo Bamba (ankle) has been cleared to suit up for Wednesday's contest against the Clippers and will start after having sustained a sprained right ankle his last time out. Bamba has largely enjoyed a breakout campaign in 2021-22, but the Magic have kept his minutes total in check during January with him […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoGordon Hayward Lands In League’s COVID-19 Protocols
Charlotte Hornets small forward Gordon Hayward has been placed in the league's health and safety protocols, ruling him out indefinitely, beginning with Wednesday's game vs. Indiana. Hayward had previously missed Charlotte's past two outings due to a foot ailment, with his extended absence paving the way for Cody Martin to remain among the starting five […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoDonovan Mitchell, Rudy Gobert Will Miss Wednesday’s Game
Utah Jazz point/shooting guard Donovan Mitchell (concussion) and center Rudy Gobert (calf) have been ruled out for Wednesday's contest vs. the Suns. Neither player was available in Monday's loss, with Jordan Clarkson serving as the team's leading scorer and assist man, while Hassan Whiteside paced the club in boards; both figure to remain significant DFS […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoDeandre Ayton, JaVale McGee Will Miss Wednesday’s Game
Phoenix Suns centers Deandre Ayton (ankle) and JaVale McGee (knee) have been ruled out for Wednesday's contest against Utah. Ayton's absence will climb to five consecutive outings missed due to a sprained right ankle, while McGee -- who started the past four games -- is battling a sore left knee. Their collective absences leave Bismack […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoTerance Mann Slides Into Starting Five Tuesday
LA Clippers small/power forward Terance Mann has been elevated to the starting lineup for Tuesday's contest against Washington in place of Marcus Morris Sr. (personal) Mann has shot a stellar 56.8 percent overall across 15 starts this year, including 47.6 percent from behind the arc. His scoring average is 2.7 points higher when among the […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoScottie Barnes Will Miss Tuesday’s Contest
Toronto Raptors point guard/power forward Scottie Barnes (wrist) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Hornets due to swelling in his right wrist. Barnes' absence comes with Fred VanVleet (knee) already sidelined, which has allowed Chris Boucher to slide into the starting five. Gary Trent Jr. will serve as the team's starting point […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJaMychal Green Active Tuesday, Unlikely To Enter Game
Denver Nuggets power forward JaMychal Green (conditioning) has been cleared to play in Tuesday's contest vs. the Pistons, but he is unlikely to take the floor as he works his way back from the league's health and safety protocols. Green last suited up Jan. 11, having delivered a rare scoreless performance during his seventh start […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoNicolas Claxton Returns To Action For Tuesday’s Game
Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (hamstring) has been given the green light to get back into action for Tuesday's contest vs. the Lakers. Claxton had missed each of Brooklyn's last seven outings due to a hamstring ailment, but his return will coincide with that of L.A.'s Anthony Davis, giving him a sizable defensive challenge right […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoDe’Aaron Fox, Chimezie Metu Ruled Out Tuesday
Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox (ankle) and power forward Chimezie Metu (knee) will miss Tuesday's game against Boston. Fox is missing his second consecutive outing, which paves the way for Terence Davis to remain among the starting five and see sizable DFS appeal. Metu's absence should allow Marvin Bagley III to see a handful […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoAnthony Davis Returns Tuesday, Team Will Monitor Workload
Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (knee) has been given the green light to take the floor for Tuesday's game vs. Brooklyn, marking his first game action since Dec. 17. Head coach Frank Vogel did not mention a specific minutes limit for Davis, but the team is expected to manage his workload in his return […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoMarcus Morris Sr. Will Miss Tuesday’s Game
LA Clippers small/power forward Marcus Morris Sr. (personal) has been ruled out for Tuesday's contest vs. Washington and head coach Ty Lue was unsure whether Morris would return to the mix for Wednesday's outing against the Magic. Without Morris in the mix, Brandon Boston Jr., Terance Mann, and Luke Kennard are all candidates to see […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoGordon Hayward, Jalen McDaniels Will Miss Tuesday’s Game
Charlotte Hornets small forward Gordon Hayward (foot) and power forward Jalen McDaniels (ankle) have been ruled out for Tuesday's contest vs. the Raptors. Both are missing their second consecutive outing, with Cody Martin set to remain among the starting five and thereby see elevated DFS appeal for the time being. Hayward's ailment has been deemed […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoFred VanVleet Will Miss Tuesday’s Contest
Toronto Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game vs. Charlotte due to a sore right knee. VanVleet has been logging enormous minutes totals all season, as he enters play Tuesday at a league-high 38.2 minutes per outing. Over his last eight games, that number has jumped to 41.2, a […]
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