Paul George, Nicolas Batum Out For Wednesday’s Game

Los Angeles Clippers small forward Paul George (rest) and power forward Nicolas Batum will be unavailable for Wednesday's contest against Sacramento. George's absence marks his first of the season, yet it comes at a curious time with the Clippers set for a weekend back-to-back vs. the Lakers and Kings on Friday and Saturday, respectively. In […]

T.J. McConnell Exits Wednesday’s Contest, Won’t Return

Indiana Pacers point guard T.J. McConnell (wrist) has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's contest against Atlanta due to a sore right wrist. McConnell logged just three minutes prior to his exit and did not make any contributions to the stat sheet. Brad Wanamaker stands to fill McConnell's role as the backup PG […]

Mike Muscala Remains Sidelined For Wednesday’s Game

Oklahoma City Thunder center Mike Muscala (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's contest against Houston due to a sore right ankle. Muscala's absence now sits at two games, and with fellow big man Derrick Favors (illness) also down, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl should receive as many minutes as he can handle at the center spot. Muscala […]

Reggie Bullock Joins Starting Five On Wednesday

Dallas Mavericks shooting guard/small forward Reggie Bullock has been elevated to the starting five for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans. Bullock's start marks his first since Oct. 29, with the team opting to bring Tim Hardaway Jr. off the bench instead. Despite his sizable minutes allotment with the second unit, Bullock has been ice cold […]

Cody Martin Remains Unavailable Wednesday

Charlotte Hornets shooting guard Cody Martin (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Milwaukee. Martin's absence has now reached two games, with the team having kept its rotation at just eight players without him Monday. Martin has played a valuable, defense-centric role off the bench for the Hornets this season, with Kelly Oubre […]

Josh Hart Will Miss Wednesday’s Contest

New Orleans Pelicans small forward Josh Hart (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Mavericks due to a sore left knee. Hart's absence will mark his first since Oct. 27, as the 26-year-old has entrenched himself among the starting five this year. On pace to set new career highs with 11.1 points […]

Damian Lillard Will Be Sidelined For At Least 10 Days

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (abdominal) will miss at least the next four games due to lower abdominal tendinopathy, it was announced Tuesday. Lillard has battled the ailment during the early portion of the year, with it most recently keeping him sidelined Tuesday. The team has only revealed that it will reevaluate Lillard […]

Dewayne Dedmon Draws Start Wednesday

Miami Heat center Dewayne Dedmon has been elevated into the starting five for Wednesday's contest against Cleveland, taking the place of Bam Adebayo (thumb). In the small sample size of 2021-22, Dedmon has delivered more impressive production as a starter, averaging 6.3 points and 8.0 rebounds, as opposed to 5.1 points and 4.4 boards off […]

Josh Giddey, Derrick Favors Will Miss Next Two Contests

Oklahoma City Thunder shooting guard/small forward Josh Giddey (illness) and center Derrick Favors (illness) have both been ruled out for the team's games Wednesday against Houston and Thursday vs. the Grizzlies. For Giddey, they will mark the first two absences of his career, as the No. 6 overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft has […]

Kristaps Porzingis Will Play Wednesday, Has No Minutes Cap

Dallas Mavericks power forward Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) is a full go for Wednesday's game against New Orleans, as he will not face any minutes restriction despite battling a sprained right ankle. Porzingis had a dominant seven-game stretch in which he averaged 26 points and 9.3 boards from Nov. 10-23, showcasing his fantasy upside when healthy. […]

Robert Williams III Faces Minutes Cap Wednesday

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (illness) will have an unspecified minutes restriction during Wednesday's contest against the 76ers. While it's a positive for fantasy managers to have Williams back -- particularly to matchup vs. Joel Embiid -- having played a combined 36 minutes since Nov. 15 is sure to keep his workload limited. When […]

Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot Draws First Start Of Year Wednesday

Atlanta Hawks small forward Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot has been elevated into the starting five for Wednesday's game against Indiana. The start marks Luwawu-Cabarrot's first as a member of the Hawks, having appeared in 14 games off the bench in the season's first six weeks. Scarcely utilized, it would be surprising to see the 26-year-old suddenly snag […]

Jimmy Butler Ruled Out Wednesday, May Miss More Time

Miami Heat small forward Jimmy Butler (tailbone) has been deemed unavailable for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers due to a tailbone contusion. Butler's absence has now reached two games, and it may not be coming to an end soon. With the team set to head out on a back-to-back weekend road trip in Indiana and […]

Jaylen Brown Will Play Wednesday, Have Minutes Cap Raised

Boston Celtics shooting guard/small forward Jaylen Brown has been cleared to play in Wednesday's game vs. Philadelphia, and he will also have his playing time ceiling raised to around the 32-minute mark. Brown entered play Wednesday averaging just a shade above 32 minutes per game for the season, so the move is essentially an indicator […]

Bam Adebayo Sustains Torn Thumb Ligament, Out Indefinitely

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (thumb) has not only been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Cleveland, he will be on the shelf for much longer. The dynamic 24-year-old big man has sustained a torn UCL in his right thumb and will need to undergo surgery, which is expected to keep him out of action […]

Jaden McDaniels Ruled Out Wednesday, Jarred Vanderbilt In

Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Jaden McDaniels (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Wizards, while Jarred Vanderbilt (illness) has received the green light to suit up. McDaniels' status is not looking rosy for Friday's outing, either, as the 21-year-old did not travel with the team for its trip east. Conversely, Vanderbilt being […]

Myles Turner Will Suit Up For Wednesday’s Game

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (illness) has been cleared to take the floor for Wednesday's contest against the Hawks despite previously battling an illness. The ailment cost Turner his first game of the season Monday, which allowed Domantas Sabonis to have near unabated access to as many rebounds as he could handle; that division of […]

Cam Reddish Will Miss Wednesday’s Contest

Atlanta Hawks small forward Cam Reddish (wrist) will miss his first outing of the season Wednesday against Indiana due to a sprained left wrist. Reddish warmed up earlier in the day in an effort to take the floor, but the Hawks will instead be thin on the wing with Bogdan Bogdanovic (ankle) and De'Andre Hunter […]

Anthony Edwards Will Suit Up Wednesday

Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard/small forward Anthony Edwards (illness) has been given the green light to take the floor for Wednesday's game against Washington despite battling an illness. Edwards continues his string of appearing in every contest thus far in 2021-22, having morphed into an even more integral member of the Minnesota offense. Averaging 19.2 field-goal […]

Mike Muscala Receives Questionable Tag For Wednesday

Oklahoma City Thunder center Mike Muscala (ankle) has been deemed questionable to suit up for Wednesday's game against Houston due to a sore right ankle. The ailment cost Muscala from appearing in Monday's outing, leaving the Thunder thin at the center spot while Derrick Favors (illness) has also been unavailable. Traditionally known for his ability […]

Tyler Herro Trending Toward Return Wednesday

Miami Heat point/shooting guard Tyler Herro (illness) has been upgraded to probable for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers. Herro has been dealing with full body soreness, which has caused him to miss each of the Heat's two prior games, thereby opening up minutes for Gabe Vincent and Max Strus on the second unit. While Herro […]

Cedi Osman, Dean Wade Remain Unavailable On Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard Cedi Osman (back) and power forward Dean Wade (calf) have been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Miami. Osman's absence will reach two games due to a sore back, while Wade's strained right calf will have him out for a third straight outing. Osman has developed into an integral marksman for […]

Jarred Vanderbilt, Jaden McDaniels Questionable For Wednesday

Minnesota Timberwolves power forwards Jarred Vanderbilt (illness) and Jaden McDaniels (illness) have both been deemed questionable to play in Wednesday's game against the Wizards due to respective illnesses. Neither player was able to suit Monday, which allowed Taurean Prince and Naz Reid to each log 23 minutes; should the duo be out again, look to […]

Mason Plumlee Remains Unavailable On Wednesday

Charlotte Hornets center Mason Plumlee (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Milwaukee due to a strained right calf. Plumlee's absence will mark his fourth in a row, which paves the way for P.J. Washington to get a larger allotment of run as a stretch five. While Nick Richards started at center Monday, […]

Boston Lists Jaylen Brown As Questionable For Wednesday

Boston Celtics shooting guard/small forward Jaylen Brown has been tagged as questionable to participate in Wednesday's contest vs. Philadelphia. Boston has carefully managed Brown's minutes since his eight-game absence earlier in the month, but with Wednesday's contest not part of a back-to-back, the 25-year-old should ultimately be available, albeit in a limited capacity. Brown has remained […]

DeMarcus Cousins Joins Bucks, Will Debut Wednesday

Center DeMarcus Cousins has found a new home with the reigning NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks as of Tuesday. Cousins has not yet appeared in a game this season, but the Bucks revealed that he will be available to make his team debut Wednesday against Charlotte. Injuries have zapped Cousins of much of his all-NBA skill […]

Kristaps Porzingis Receives Questionable Tag For Wednesday

Dallas Mavericks power forward Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) has been listed as questionable to participate in Wednesday's game against New Orleans due to a sprained right ankle. Porzingis missed five contests earlier in the season due to a back ailment, but he has delivered eight outings of at least 20 points since his return. An absence […]

RJ Barrett Will Not Return To Tuesday’s Game

New York Knicks small forward RJ Barrett (illness) will not be available to check back in during Tuesday's contest against Brooklyn due to an illness. Barrett was questionable to play coming into the day before being cleared, but his symptoms appear not to have subsided after logging nine minutes in the first half. In that […]

Minnesota Tags Anthony Edwards Questionable For Wednesday

Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard/small forward Anthony Edwards (illness) has been deemed questionable to play in Wednesday's matchup vs. Washington due to flu-like symptoms. Edwards is yet to miss a game this season, so it's not clear how Minnesota would distribute his minutes in the case of an absence, but Malik Beasley, Josh Okogie, and Taurean […]

Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo Questionable To Play Wednesday

Miami Heat small forward Jimmy Butler (tailbone) and center Bam Adebayo (thumb) have picked up questionable designations ahead of Wednesday's matchup vs. Cleveland. Butler has already logged one absence due to a tailbone injury, which allowed Caleb Martin to shift into the starting five and notch 18 points Monday. Adebayo is coming off his ninth […]