Giannis Antetokounmpo Will Miss Friday’s Contest

Milwaukee Bucks power forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game versus the Bulls due to a sprained right ankle. The move does not come as a surprise after Milwaukee held Antetokounmpo out for the remainder of Thursday's contest after spraining his ankle just a minute into action. Khris Middleton went on […]

LeBron James Set To Return To Action Friday

Los Angeles Lakers point guard/small forward LeBron James (ankle) is expected to be back on the floor Friday versus the Kings so long as he comes through warm-ups healthy. James has not appeared since March 20 due to a sprained ankle, with his absence allowing Dennis Schroder, Kyle Kuzma and others to see significantly elevated […]

Yogi Ferrell Stays With Clippers For Remainder Of 2020-21 Year

Los Angeles Clippers point guard Yogi Ferrell is sticking with the organization through the season after having impressed in his first three games. Ferrell faces a muddled path to playing time with Reggie Jackson and Rajon Rondo currently ahead of him on the depth chart (with Patrick Beverley also in the mix when healthy), making […]

Oklahoma City Will Have Gabriel Deck Available Thursday

Oklahoma City Thunder small/power forward Gabriel Deck is available to make his NBA debut Thursday against New Orleans. Deck, a 26-year-old forward originally from Argentina, has played professionally for Real Madrid since 2018-19. The Thunder were impressed enough by Deck to hand him a three-year deal with an option for a fourth season after he […]

Avery Bradley, Danuel House Jr. Will Miss Thursday’s Game

Houston Rockets shooting guard Avery Bradley (leg) and small/power forward Danuel House Jr. (ankle) have both been deemed unavailable for Thursday's contest against the Bucks. If contending with Milwaukee wasn't difficult enough, Houston will now be severely short-handed on the wing, with Jae'Sean Tate likely to step into a sizable role. Neither Bradley nor House […]

Austin Rivers Set To Stick With Nuggets Through 2020-21 Year

Denver Nuggets point/shooting guard Austin Rivers is expected to sign a deal that keeps him with the franchise through the remainder of the current season. Having impressed during a 10-day contract, Rivers has proven to be valuable backcourt depth for a roster figuring out how to navigate without Jamal Murray (knee) in the mix. Despite […]

Steven Adams Will Miss Thursday’s Game

New Orleans Pelicans center Steven Adams (toe) has been ruled out for Thursday's contest against Oklahoma City due to continued issues with a toe sprain on his right foot. Adams returned from a one-game absence to log 13 minutes in a start versus the Nuggets on Wednesday, but he was clearly not himself. Willy Hernangomez […]

Toronto Will Be Without Fred VanVleet For Thursday’s Game

Toronto Raptors point/shooting guard Fred VanVleet (hip) has been ruled out for Thursday's contest against Denver due to continued recovery from a left hip flexor strain. VanVleet played both legs of a back-to-back on Monday and Tuesday, but shot a combined 7-for-27 over 74 combined minutes. VanVleet's absence further depletes the Raptors' dwindling wing depth, […]

Kristaps Porzingis, Josh Richardson Likely To Return Thursday

Dallas Mavericks power forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) and shooting guard/small forward Josh Richardson (hamstring) have both been bumped up to probable to play in Thursday's contest against the Pistons. Their return comes at a crucial point, as Luka Doncic (elbow) and Dorian Finney-Smith (leg) are both expected to miss the outing. Neither Porzingis nor Richardson […]

Kyrie Irving Will Miss Thursday’s Contest

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving (groin) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Pacers due to a sore right groin. Irving was held to just 3-for-13 from the field overall Tuesday versus Toronto, with his nine points marking a season low. Tyler Johnson and Landry Shamet figure to handle the vast majority […]

Luka Doncic, Dorian Finney-Smith Unlikely To Suit Up Thursday

Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic (elbow) and small/power forward Dorian Finney-Smith (leg) have both picked up doubtful designations for Thursday's contest against Detroit. Dallas' injury report has been hefty as of late, even as Doncic has not missed action since March 27. The elbow ailment hasn't impaired Doncic too strenuously, as he has managed […]

J.J. Redick, Dorian Finney-Smith Will Play Tuesday

Dallas Mavericks shooting guard/small forward J.J. Redick (heel) and small/power forward Dorian Finney-Smith (leg) have both been cleared to suit up Tuesday against the Warriors. Redick returns after a one-game absence, giving the Mavericks some much-needed wing depth with Josh Richardson (hamstring) unavailable. Finney-Smith will look to continue his recent hot stretch in which he […]

Luka Doncic, Maxi Kleber Cleared To Suit Up Tuesday

Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic (elbow) and power forward/center Maxi Kleber (back) have been given the green light to suit up Tuesday against the Warriors. With Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) down, Doncic figures to see an elevated offensive workload, while Kleber figures to play a larger role in the frontcourt. Doncic dropped 42 points on […]

Kristaps Porzingis, Josh Richardson Ruled Out For Tuesday

Dallas Mavericks power forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) and shooting guard/small forward Josh Richardson (hamstring) have been deemed unavailable for Tuesday's contest against the Warriors. The absence marks the third game in a row both players have been out of the mix, with Dwight Powell and Nicolo Melli likely to see a minutes bump in the […]

Eric Paschall Could Return Within One Week

Golden State Warriors power forward/center Eric Paschall (hip) is nearing a return to game action, which per the Warriors, could come as soon as next week while the team is on its four-game road trip. Paschall has not played since April 2 due to a hip ailment, having logged only 32 minutes of game action […]

Los Angeles Lists Alex Caruso As Questionable For Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Alex Caruso (back) has been deemed questionable to play in Wednesday's game against the Wizards due to back spasms. The ailment forced Caruso from Monday's contest, with Talen Horton-Tucker and Dennis Schroder likely to see more ball-handling duties should Caruso miss his first outing since March 16. While Caruso has […]

Mike Scott Picks Up Questionable Tag For Wednesday

Philadelphia 76ers power forward/center Mike Scott (hip) has been deemed questionable to play in Wednesday's game versus Atlanta due to a sore left hip. Scott missed his first game in more than two months Monday due to the ailment, allowing Anthony Tolliver and Paul Reed to see some elevated run. Scott has started three of […]

New Orleans Inks Didi Louzada To Deal

Free-agent point/shooting guard Didi Louzada officially signed his deal to join the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday. The 6-foot-5, 21-year-old Brazilian appeared in 20 games with the Sydney Kings in the NBL this season and averaged 8.8 points and 3.7 rebounds per game across 24.1 minutes. Having appeared with the Brazilian national team during the […]

James Johnson On Track To Return For Wednesday’s Game

New Orleans Pelicans power forward James Johnson (adductor) has been bumped up to probable to participate in Wednesday's contest against the Nuggets. Johnson has been on the sidelines for each of New Orleans' last four games, with Naji Marshall and Wenyen Gabriel likely to see slightly reduced roles once the veteran is back in the […]

James Ennis III Earns Questionable Tag For Wednesday’s Game

Orlando Magic small forward James Ennis III (calf) has been deemed questionable to play in Wednesday's contest versus the Cavaliers due to a sore right calf. Ennis has missed each of Orlando's past five games due to the ailment, paving the way for ample playing time on the wing for both Dwayne Bacon and Gary […]

Brandon Goodwin Earns Questionable Tag For Wednesday

When Atlanta Hawks point guard Brandon Goodwin (ankle) was taken from the floor in a wheelchair Monday, a lengthy absence seemed imminent. But according to the team's injury report, Goodwin is just listed as questionable to play Wednesday versus Philadelphia due to a left ankle impingement. With Trae Young (ankle) down due to an ankle […]

Kevin Huerter Likely To Log First Absence Of Year Wednesday

Atlanta Hawks small forward Kevin Huerter (shoulder) has been deemed doubtful to play in Wednesday's game against Philadelphia due to a sprained left shoulder. Huerter has appeared in all 62 games for the Hawks this season, the last 14 of which have come as a starter, averaging 15.6 PPG. Atlanta has been crushed by injuries […]

Sacramento Inks Damian Jones To Multi-Year Deal

Sacramento Kings center Damian Jones has not only been signed for the remainder of the 2020-21 year, the team was so impressed with his upside in his six games with the organization that he is now under contract for next year as well. In 15.5 minutes per contest, Jones has averaged 3.8 points and 3.7 […]

Steven Adams Picks Up Questionable Tag For Wednesday

New Orleans Pelicans center Steven Adams (toe) has been listed as questionable to take the floor for Wednesday's contest against Denver due to a sprained toe on his right foot. Adams' absence from Monday's game allowed Willy Hernangomez to enter the starting five and accumulate a double-double, a role that he would stand to reprise […]

Evan Fournier Joins Starting Lineup Tuesday

Boston Celtics shooting guard/small forward Evan Fournier has been elevated to the starting five for Tuesday's game against the Thunder, marking his first start with the organization. Fournier has been utilized as the offensive focal point of the second unit, but with Jayson Tatum (ankle) and Kemba Walker (oblique) unavailable, Fournier will return to his […]

Jeremy Lamb Will Miss Tuesday’s Game

Indiana Pacers shooting guard/small forward Jeremy Lamb (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's contest against Portland due to continued left knee issues. Lamb's absence marks his fifth straight game on the sidelines, with Justin Holiday and Doug McDermott likely the biggest beneficiaries of his lack of presence with the second unit. After having averaged […]

Derrick White Will Miss Wednesday’s Game

San Antonio Spurs point/shooting guard Derrick White (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's contest against the Heat after having sprained his right ankle during Monday's outing. After having been snake bitten by injuries to begin the year, White had played in each of the Spurs' past 28 games; his absence paves the way for […]

Bruce Brown Will Miss At Least Two Contests

Brooklyn Nets shooting guard/small forward Bruce Brown (knee) will miss both Tuesday's contest versus Toronto and Thursday's game against Indiana due to a sore right knee. Head coach Steve Nash said despite the fact that Brown did not travel with the team, he was "positive and optimistic" about getting him back for Friday's outing versus […]

Kevin Durant Set To Start, Have Minutes Cap Increased

Brooklyn Nets power forward Kevin Durant is slated to rejoin the starting lineup for Tuesday's contest against Toronto, in addition to seeing his minutes allotment increased. Durant played 28 minutes off the bench Sunday in his return to action following a three-game absence. Brooklyn has been cautious with its star players this season, but it […]

Terrence Ross Unlikely To Suit Up Wednesday

Orlando Magic shooting guard/small forward Terrence Ross (back) has been hit with a doubtful designation ahead of Wednesday's game versus Cleveland as he continues to battle back spasms. Ross has missed each of the team's five previous contests due to the ailment, paving the way for Gary Harris and other wings to see more playing […]