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Kemba Walker Ruled Out For Wednesday’s Contest
Boston Celtics point guard Kemba Walker (oblique) had already been ruled out more than 24 hours ahead of Tuesday's game versus Oklahoma City, but now he has also been deemed unavailable to suit up for Wednesday against the Hornets. Marcus Smart can be expected to handle the vast majority of PG duties with Walker down, […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoTyler Herro, Kendrick Nunn Questionable For Wednesday
Miami Heat point/shooting guards Tyler Herro (foot) and Kendrick Nunn (neck) have picked up questionable designations ahead of Wednesday's contest versus San Antonio. The duo missed Monday's game, which allowed both Goran Dragic and Gabe Vincent to reach the 30-minute plateau. Despite neither producing at a particularly high level with their increased minutes allotment, DFS […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoGoga Bitadze Will Miss Tuesday’s Contest
Indiana Pacers center Goga Bitadze (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Portland due to persistent ankle issues. Bitadze has now missed four consecutive contests with the ailment, paving the way for Oshae Brissett to continue seeing a sizable workload as the team's de facto center. With Myles Turner (toe) also down, Bitadze […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoAlex Caruso Battles Back Spasms Monday, Exits Early
Los Angeles Lakers point guard Alex Caruso (back) was ruled out for the remainder of Monday's contest against the Magic due to back spasms. Caruso hasn't missed a game since March 16, having been an integral part of L.A.'s second unit. Prior to his departure, Caruso compiled seven points, two rebounds and two assists across […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoDerrick White Exits Monday’s Contest With Ankle Injury
San Antonio Spurs point/shooting guard Derrick White (ankle) was ruled out for the remainder of Monday's game versus the Wizards after sustaining a sprained right ankle. Prior to his exit, White was able to compile nine points, three rebounds and two assists across 19 minutes. Without him in the mix, Patty Mills and Lonnie Walker […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoBrandon Goodwin Requires Wheelchair To Depart Monday’s Game
Atlanta Hawks point guard Brandon Goodwin (foot/ankle) was taken from the court on a wheelchair during Monday's contest against Detroit due to a significant left foot/ankle injury. Goodwin immediately went down in apparent serious pain, ending his fourth start of the season unceremoniously. Prior to his exit, he went just 3-for-14 from the field across […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoJayson Tatum, Kemba Walker Will Both Miss Tuesday’s Game
Boston Celtics power forward Jayson Tatum (ankle) and point guard Kemba Walker (hip) have both been ruled out for Tuesday's contest against Oklahoma City. Tatum is dealing with a left ankle impingement, which will cause him to miss his first outing since March 22. Walker departed Sunday's game with an oblique injury, which has now […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoKristaps Porzingis, Josh Richardson, J.J. Redick All Out Monday
The Dallas Mavericks will be severely short-handed when they take the floor Monday against the Kings with Kristaps Porzingis (ankle), Josh Richardson (hamstring) and J.J. Redick (heel) all unavailable. The absence for Porzingis and Richardson marks their second in a row, which allowed Dwight Powell and Tim Hardaway Jr., respectively, to see larger roles. Powell […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoLuka Doncic, Maxi Kleber Cleared For Monday’s Contest
Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic (elbow) and power forward Maxi Kleber (back) have both been given the green light to suit up for Monday's game versus Sacramento. Doncic and Kleber will likely have as many minutes and shot attempts thrust upon them as they can handle due to the widespread injuries that the team […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoP.J. Dozier Remains In Starting Lineup Monday
Denver Nuggets shooting guard/small forward P.J. Dozier will make his second consecutive start Monday versus Memphis, having dropped 23 points across 28 minutes in his first start Saturday. Nuggets head coach Mike Malone has been forced to get creative with his lineup construction due to the injuries to Jamal Murray (knee) and Monte Morris (hamstring), […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoRichaun Holmes Continues To Have 20-Minute Cap Monday
Sacramento Kings center Richaun Holmes will have his minutes restricted to around 20 for Monday's contest against the Mavericks. Holmes returned from a five-game absence Sunday and was able to compile 11 points and five boards across 22 minutes, an indication of the level of production that fantasy managers can expect. Prior to being sidelined, […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoJeremy Lamb, Goga Bitadze Tagged As Questionable For Tuesday
Indiana Pacers shooting guard/small forward Jeremy Lamb (knee) and center Goga Bitadze (ankle) have both picked up questionable designations for Tuesday's contest against Portland. Lamb has missed each of the team's four previous contests due to left knee soreness, while Bitadze has been out for three games with a sprained left ankle. Whenever he returns, […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoDomantas Sabonis Ruled Out For Tuesday’s Game
Indiana Pacers power forward/center Domantas Sabonis (back) will miss his fifth consecutive contest Tuesday against Portland due to continued back issues. Oshae Brissett and Jakarr Sampson stand to continue seeing elevated minutes totals in the frontcourt with Myles Turner (toe) also unavailable. While a back ailment of any kind is cause for concern, the fact […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoDevin Cannady Undergoes Surgery After Ankle Dislocation
Orlando Magic point guard Devin Cannady (ankle) is out for the remainder of the 2020-21 season after having sustained an open right ankle dislocation during Sunday's contest. The Magic announced Monday that Cannady is expected to make a full recovery from the injury, even as he will understandably be sidelined for the foreseeable future. Having […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoTyler Herro, Kendrick Nunn Will Miss Monday’s Game
Miami Heat point/shooting guards Tyler Herro (foot) and Kendrick Nunn (neck) have both been ruled out for Monday's contest against Chicago. The move serves as a blow to the team's backcourt depth, with Goran Dragic likely to see a sizable allotment of minutes at PG; Gabe Vincent should also see increased run in Herro/Nunn's absence. […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoAbdel Nader Undergoes Knee Surgery, Out Indefinitely
Phoenix Suns small forward Abdel Nader (knee) had arthroscopic right knee surgery completed Monday, which puts him out for the foreseeable future. Injuries have torpedoed Nader's season, as he has played in just 24 games for the Suns, all of which have come off the bench. Despite having shot a career-best 49.1 percent from the […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoJohn Wall Will Miss Remainder Of Season
Houston Rockets point guard John Wall (hamstring) has been ruled out for the rest of the year after having tweaked his hamstring. With 11 games still on the Rockets' slate, they will likely hand starting PG duties to Kevin Porter Jr., increasing his already sizable workload. Wall's first season in Houston was marred by injury, […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoAtlanta Clears Kris Dunn For Season, Team Debut Monday
Atlanta Hawks point guard Kris Dunn (ankle) has been given the green light to play in Monday's contest versus Detroit, thereby making both his season and team debut. Dunn has been sidelined for the team's first 61 games after having undergone surgery on his right ankle, with his return coming at a fortuitous time with […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoAnthony Davis Won’t Faces Minutes Restriction Monday
Los Angeles Lakers power forward/center Anthony Davis (calf) has been labeled a full-go for Monday's game against the Magic with his minutes cap lifted. Davis has scuffled from the floor in his first two contests back, shooting a combined 7-for-29 overall, including 0-for-7 from behind the arc. Despite those blips of diverting from elite fantasy […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoJosh Jackson Will Miss Monday’s Game
Detroit Pistons shooting guard Josh Jackson (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's contest against Atlanta due an illness. Jackson has been shifted back to the starting lineup for each of his last 15 appearances, averaging 15.9 PPG in that span. Without him in the mix, eye Wayne Ellington and Frank Jackson as potential punt […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoKristaps Porzingis Picks Up Questionable Tag For Saturday
Dallas Mavericks power forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) has been deemed questionable to play in Saturday's game versus the Lakers after having sprained his left ankle Thursday. Dallas has been notoriously prudent as it pertains to Porzingis' health this season, although there appears to be optimism that he could take the floor for the showcase contest. […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoRomeo Langford Draws Second Straight Start Friday
Boston Celtics shooting guard/small forward Romeo Langford finds himself among the starting five for the second consecutive contest Friday with Jaylen Brown (shoulder) still out of the mix. Langford played a career-high 32 minutes Thursday versus the Suns, but he delivered a wholly underwhelming two points and one rebound in that span. He stands to […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoRajon Rondo Will Miss Friday’s Contest
Los Angeles Clippers point guard Rajon Rondo (wrist) will miss his second straight outing Friday against Houston, still hampered by a wrist ailment. Since arriving with the Clippers, Rondo has averaged 5.2 dimes off the bench across nine games. Without him and Patrick Beverley (hand) in the rotation, Reggie Jackson should see the lion's share […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoDanuel House Jr. Rejoins Rotation For Friday’s Game
Houston Rockets small forward Danuel House Jr. (ankle) has been cleared to return for Friday's contest against the Clippers, marking his first game action since April 4. House had missed each of Houston's last 10 contests, with his return having the caveat of him coming off the bench for the first time since Feb. 13. […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoDanilo Gallinari Returns For Friday’s Contest
Atlanta Hawks small/power forward Danilo Gallinari (foot) has been cleared to suit up Friday against the Heat, stemming his absence due to a foot ailment at six games. Solomon Hill had reaped the benefits of an increased frontcourt role without Gallinari in the mix, but he can be expected to revert to a marginal role, […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoJohn Wall Will Play Friday, Miss Saturday’s Contest
Houston Rockets point guard John Wall (rest) has been cleared to play in Friday's game against the Clippers, but he has been preemptively ruled out for Saturday versus Denver. Wall is unlikely to play in both legs of any back-to-backs down the stretch of the year with Houston considerably out of the playoff mix. When […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoLuguentz Dort Cleared To Suit Up Friday
Oklahoma City Thunder shooting guard Luguentz Dort (hip) has been given the green light to take the floor for Friday's contest against Washington. Dort had missed each of the team's two previous outings due to the ailment, but he will rejoin the starting lineup for a fortuitous matchup against the pace-friendly Wizards. Without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoGorgui Dieng Will Return For Friday’s Contest
San Antonio Spurs center Gorgui Dieng (shoulder) has been cleared to get back into action Friday against Portland, stemming his absence due to a shoulder ailment at four contests. Dieng stands to reprise his marginal role off the bench behind Jakob Poeltl, while his return likely knocks Drew Eubanks from any level of consideration. Since […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoVernon Carey Jr. Draws First Career Start Friday
Charlotte Hornets center Vernon Carey Jr. has soared up the depth chart and will make his first career start during Friday's contest against the Nets. Having played a combined 33 minutes over 10 games in his rookie year, Carey is something of a DFS wild card due to being an unproven commodity. During his lone […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoBrandon Clarke Ruled Out For Friday’s Game
Memphis Grizzlies power forward/center Brandon Clarke (hip) will miss Friday's contest against Chicago due to a sore right hip. Clarke's fantasy stock has taken a hit since he shifted to the second unit in mid-February. With four straight single-digit scoring performances, season-long managers have likely begun to look elsewhere, even before a larger proliferation of […]
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