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Richaun Holmes Remains Unavailable For Sunday
Sacramento Kings center Richaun Holmes (illness) will miss his third consecutive outing Sunday against Memphis due to an illness. Alex Len drew the start Friday in his stead and played a whopping 37 minutes, which could make the veteran big man an appealing DFS play vs. a unit that has struggled mightily at slowing opposing […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoHarrison Barnes Earns Doubtful Designation For Sunday
Sacramento Kings small forward Harrison Barnes (foot) has been deemed doubtful to play in Sunday's game against the Grizzlies due to a sprained right foot. Barnes missed his first outing of the year Friday due to the ailment, forcing the Kings to heavily shuffle their rotation during the three-overtime contest. In addition to his 19 […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoCam Reddish Departs Saturday’s Contest Early
Atlanta Hawks small forward Cam Reddish (wrist) exited Saturday's game vs. the Knicks early due to a sprained left wrist, an ailment that knocked him out for the rest of the contest. Prior to his departure, Reddish logged seven minutes off the bench and knocked down a three. The 22-year-old entered the outing questionable due […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoRoyce O'Neale Will Miss Saturday’s Contest
Utah Jazz power forward Royce O'Neale (foot/ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against New Orleans due to a sprained right foot/ankle. O'Neale's absence will be his first of the year, opening the door for Rudy Gay and Eric Paschall to see elevated minutes totals. How Utah replaces O'Neale's defensive contributions remains to be […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJa Morant Does Not Have Timetable For Return
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant (knee) will be sidelined for an undetermined period of time at this stage after sustaining a sprained left knee in Friday's contest. Head coach Taylor Jenkins confirmed Saturday that Morant would return again this season, but he will officially miss his first game of the year Sunday vs. Sacramento. […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoHouston Considers Suiting Up John Wall
Houston Rockets point guard John Wall may take the floor for his current organization again after all. Wall was expected to be moved prior to the start of the year, but after a trade did not manifest itself, the veteran has remained inactive as the team seeks to deal him to a new franchise. But […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoGarrison Mathews Draws First Start Of Season
Houston Rockets shooting guard/small forward Garrison Mathews has been elevated to the starting five for Saturday's contest against Charlotte. Mathews has come off the bench over the past five games and averaged 7.4 points and 2.8 boards per contest while shooting 40 percent overall. With Jalen Green (hamstring) down for at least the next week, […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoTyler Herro Will Be Active Saturday, May Not Check In
Miami Heat point/shooting guard Tyler Herro (body) has been cleared to be active for Saturday's game against the Bulls, but in a twist, he has not been confirmed to actually be playing. The risk surrounding Herro, who is battling general body soreness, is far too large for him to be seen as a DFS asset. […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoMason Plumlee Remains Sidelined Saturday
Charlotte Hornets center Mason Plumlee (calf) has been ruled out for Saturday's game vs. Houston due to a strained right calf, his second straight contest out of the mix. P.J. Washington started in his stead Friday and compiled 17 points and six rebounds in place of Plumlee, knocking down five triples, an element that the […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoCole Anthony Will Miss Fifth Straight Outing
Orlando Magic point guard Cole Anthony (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's contest against the Cavaliers, marking his fifth consecutive game on the sidelines due to a sprained right ankle. Anthony's absence figures to continue paving the way for Gary Harris to remain among the starting five, while Jalen Suggs will serve as the […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoMo Bamba Will Miss Saturday’s Contest
Orlando Magic center Mo Bamba (back) is a late scratch for Saturday's game vs. Cleveland due to back spasms. Bamba had reportedly been battling the issue throughout the day before being cleared, but the Magic have pumped the brakes and will instead elect to start Robin Lopez in place of the 23-year-old. The absence from […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoEvan Mobley Returns To Action Saturday
Cleveland Cavaliers power forward/center Evan Mobley (elbow) has officially been cleared to suit up for Saturday's game against Orlando. Mobley had missed his team's four previous outings due to a sprained right elbow, with his return likely bumping Dean Wade from the starting unit, which takes away nearly all of the latter's DFS appeal. Having […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoAlec Burks Enters Starting Lineup Saturday
New York Knicks shooting guard/small forward Alec Burks will make his first start of the season Saturday against Atlanta with Kemba Walker (rest) unavailable. Burks figures to share ballhandling duties in the first unit alongside RJ Barrett and Julius Randle, but with Derrick Rose (knee) also out, Burks stands to see a significantly elevated role. […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoNerlens Noel, Taj Gibson Will Miss Saturday’s Game
New York Knicks centers Nerlens Noel (knee) and Taj Gibson (groin) have been ruled out for Saturday's contest against the Hawks, leaving the team's second unit further shorthanded. Without his two primary backups, Mitchell Robinson could see additional minutes funneled in his direction, but Julius Randle could pitch in at the five as well. Noel […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoKemba Walker, Derrick Rose Ruled Out For Saturday
New York Knicks point guards Kemba Walker (rest) and Derrick Rose (ankle) will be sidelined for Saturday's contest against the Hawks. The absence of the veteran duo figures to funnel the vast majority of PG minutes in the direction of Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett, while Alec Burks will stand to take on an elevated […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoPJ Dozier Sustains Torn ACL, Out For Rest Of The Year
Denver Nuggets shooting guard PJ Dozier (knee) has been confirmed to have sustained a torn left ACL, an injury that will sideline him for the remainder of the 2021-22 season. Dozier appeared in 18 games for Denver this year and he struggled from the field to the tune of shooting 36.4 percent overall, while averaging […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoAnfernee Simons Earns Questionable Tag For Wednesday
Portland Trail Blazers point guard Anfernee Simons (illness) has been deemed questionable to play in Wednesday's contest against the Kings due to an illness. Simons has not yet missed a game this season, having become an integral member of the team's second unit while on pace for new career highs at 11.6 points per game […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoZach Collins Returns To Practice Activities
San Antonio Spurs power forward/center Zach Collins (ankle) has recently ramped up his basketball activities as a return to game action is on the horizon. Collins is set to miss at least one more month after a pair of surgeries to help repair a stress fracture in his left foot. Having inked a highly protected […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoLuka Garza Draws Second Straight Start Wednesday
Detroit Pistons center Luka Garza will start Wednesday's contest against Milwaukee, his second consecutive outing among the starting five while Isaiah Stewart serves his two-game suspension. Garza's presence with the first unit is unlikely to last beyond Wednesday, but he still holds sizable DFS appeal due to his low price tag. In just 17 minutes […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJavonte Green Rejoins Starting Five Wednesday
Chicago Bulls small forward Javonte Green has been elevated to the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Houston. Green previously enjoyed a seven-game stretch among the starting five earlier this year, but he had since settled into a role with the team's second unit. While his production has not fluctuated much irrespective of when he […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoDevonte' Graham Returns To Action Wednesday
New Orleans Pelicans point guard Devonte' Graham (foot) has been cleared to play in Wednesday's game against the Wizards. Graham had missed the team's three previous outings due to a sore left foot, with his return bumping Tomas Satoransky from the starting five. Graham is one of 17 players in the league to enter play […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoPrecious Achiuwa, Yuta Watanabe Will Suit Up Wednesday
Toronto Raptors center Precious Achiuwa (shoulder) and shooting guard/power forward Yuta Watanabe (calf) have been cleared to play in Wednesday's game against Memphis. Achiuwa could see a slight minutes bump due to the absence of Khem Birch (knee), although the 22-year-old's role has remained steady across his first 15 games. Watanabe will be making his […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoOG Anunoby, Khem Birch Will Miss Wednesday’s Game
Toronto Raptors small forward OG Anunoby (hip) and center Khem Birch (knee) have been ruled out for Wednesday's contest against the Grizzlies. Anunoby's absence now increases to four straight games that he has been sidelined due to a left hip pointer, with Scottie Barnes taking on a larger role on the wing in his absence. […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoShai Gilgeous-Alexander Likely To Miss At Least Three Games
Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (ankle) has been officially ruled out for Wednesday's game against Utah due to a sprained right ankle, which is also likely to keep him out at least two additional games as well. Head coach Mark Daigneault made it clear that the Thunder would prioritize Gilgeous-Alexander's long-term health and […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoKevin Porter Jr. Returns To Action Wednesday
Houston Rockets point guard Kevin Porter Jr. (thigh) has been given the green light to get back on the floor for Wednesday's contest against Chicago. Porter Jr.'s absence ends at three games, with his presence likely leading to decreased ballhandling duties for Jalen Green and Eric Gordon. The 21-year-old southpaw has fired up double-digit shot […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoDoug McDermott Remains Sidelined Wednesday
San Antonio Spurs small/power forward Doug McDermott (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Atlanta due to continued inflammation in his right knee. With McDermott down, Keita Bates-Diop will again join the starting five, although he only played 19 minutes with the same role Monday. The absence of the sharpshooting McDermott has opened […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoDarius Garland Receives Green Light To Play Wednesday
Cleveland Cavaliers point/shooting guard Darius Garland (neck) has been cleared to play in Wednesday's contest against the Suns and he will hold down his usual spot among the starting five. After a brief two-game absence earlier in the year, Garland has seen his minutes and usage skyrocket in the absence of backcourt mate Collin Sexton […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoRobert Williams III, Josh Richardson Out On Wednesday
Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (illness) and shooting guard Josh Richardson (illness) have both been ruled out for Wednesday's contest against Brooklyn due to non-COVID-19 illnesses. The positive for Williams is that his knee is not the root of his absence, an indicator that a return to action likely won't be far off. Williams […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoDoug McDermott Will Miss Monday’s Contest
San Antonio Spurs small/power forward Doug McDermott (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Suns due to right knee inflammation. McDermott previously missed three games earlier this year, opening the door for Devin Vassell and Lonnie Walker IV to take on elevated roles within the offense. On Monday, Keita Bates-Diop will shift […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoAlex Caruso Will Miss Monday’s Contest
Chicago Bulls point/shooting guard Alex Caruso (wrist) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Indiana due to a wrist bruise. The absence will mark the first of the year for Caruso, who has shifted into the starting five for the past five games; in that stretch, he has averaged 6.0 points, 6.6 rebounds and […]
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