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Nikola Jokic, Aaron Gordon Questionable To Play Sunday
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (wrist) and small/power forward Aaron Gordon (hamstring) have picked up questionable designations for Sunday's contest vs. the Lakers. The Nuggets will need a victory and a Jazz loss to move up to the No. 5 seed in the Western Conference, but with the two teams playing simultaneously Sunday, it remains... Read More
Marcus Morris Sr., Norman Powell Will Sit Out Sunday’s Contest
LA Clippers small/power forward Marcus Morris Sr. (rest) and shooting guard Norman Powell (rest) will be held out of Sunday's regular-season finale vs. Oklahoma City. The duo will join Paul George (rest) on the sidelines, as the Clippers have nothing to gain in the second leg of the season-ending back-to-back. Luke Kennard, Nicolas Batum, Robert... Read More
Mitchell Robinson Earns Questionable Tag For Sunday’s Game
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (illness) has been deemed questionable to suit up for Sunday's contest vs. Toronto. Robinson has missed the previous two outings due to an illness, paving the way for Jericho Sims to get some added run among the starting five. Robinson is on pace to set a new career best... Read More
Ivica Zubac Notches Third Consecutive Double-Double
LA Clippers center Ivica Zubac was able to compile his third straight double-double during Saturday's win over the Kings, needing just the first half to do so. Zubac has exceeded the 25-minute threshold just once over his past 10 outings, but that's primarily due to LA's Play-in Tournament positioning. With a matchup vs. Karl-Anthony Towns... Read More
Paul George Ties Career High With 12 Assists In Saturday’s Win
LA Clippers shooting guard Paul George needed just three quarters during Saturday's victory over Sacramento to deliver his first double-double since Dec. 4, which also came against the Kings. This time around, George tied his career best with 12 dimes, adding 23 points, eight rebounds, six made threes, and two steals to his impressive stat... Read More
Drew Eubanks, CJ Elleby Questionable For Sunday’s Game
Portland Trail Blazers center Drew Eubanks (wrist) and small/power forward CJ Elleby (illness) have been tagged as questionable to suit up for Sunday's contest vs. Utah. With the Blazers already tremendously short-handed, absences from either Eubanks or Elleby would present Reggie Perry, Elijah Hughes, and others with significant frontcourt roles. Eubanks has emerged as a... Read More
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton Doubtful For Sunday
Milwaukee Bucks power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) and small forward Khris Middleton (wrist) have been deemed doubtful to suit up for Sunday's regular-season finale vs. Cleveland. Milwaukee appears to be prioritizing health for the postseason, with Antetokounmpo and Middleton's likely absences paving the way for Pat Connaughton, Wesley Matthews, and others to see elevated offensive... Read More
Ja Morant Returns To Action Saturday
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant (knee) has been given the green light to suit up for Saturday's contest vs. the Pelicans after a nine-game absence due to right knee soreness. Morant has emerged as an elite fantasy asset in his third professional campaign, having averaged 27.6 points (sixth in the league) on 49.3% shooting.... Read More
Nikola Vucevic, Alex Caruso Will Miss Regular-Season Finale
Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (rest) and point/shooting guard Alex Caruso (back) have been ruled out for Sunday's game against Minnesota. Vucevic and Caruso join leading scorers DeMar DeRozan (rest) and Zach LaVine (rest) on the sidelines, paving the way for Chicago's second unit to take on significantly increased offensive roles against the league's top... Read More
Wendell Carter Jr., Franz Wagner Ruled Out For Sunday’s Game
Orlando Magic power forward/center Wendell Carter Jr. (wrist) and small forward Franz Wagner (wrist) will miss Sunday's season finale vs. Miami. Carter enjoyed a breakout campaign in 2021-22, having averaged a double-double (15 points, 10.5 rebounds) across his 62 games. Wagner is a candidate for First-team All-Rookie honors after averaging 15.2 points on 46.8% shooting... Read More
Cole Anthony, Jalen Suggs Will Miss Season Finale
Orlando Magic point guard Cole Anthony (toe) and shooting guard Jalen Suggs (ankle) have been ruled out for Sunday's game vs. Miami, ending their season. After a strong start to the season, Anthony averaged just 13 PPG during the second half, while Suggs was largely beset with injuries over the season's final month-plus. Without the... Read More
Brandon Ingram Unavailable For Saturday’s Game
New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard Brandon Ingram (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's contest vs. Memphis as he continues to battle a sore right hamstring. Devonte' Graham stepped into the starting five for New Orleans on Thursday, but he did not draw a significantly elevated workload. Injuries have limited Ingram to just 55 contests... Read More
Anthony Davis, Russell Westbrook Ruled Out For Season Finale
The 2021-22 season has officially come to an end for Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (foot) and point guard Russell Westbrook (shoulder), who have been ruled out for Sunday's game against Denver. The duo had missed the two previous outings after the team was officially eliminated from postseason contention, paving the way for Stanley... Read More
DeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine Will Miss Sunday’s Game
Chicago Bulls power forward DeMar DeRozan (rest) and shooting guard/small forward Zach LaVine (rest) have been ruled out for Sunday's contest vs. Minnesota. The Bulls will have a distinctly different look Sunday with Nikola Vucevic (rest) and Alex Caruso (back) also sidelined. Ayo Dosunmu stands out as a DFS target due to the missing scoring... Read More
Jordan Poole Draws Questionable Tag For Saturday
Golden State Warriors point guard Jordan Poole (hand) has been deemed questionable to suit up for Saturday's game vs. San Antonio due to a sore right hand. Poole has been integral for the Warriors since Stephen Curry (foot) went down, having averaged 26.8 points across his last 13 outings, all of which have been starts.... Read More
Joel Embiid Records Season-High 20 Rebounds In Victory
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid was virtually unguardable during Saturday's win over Indiana, as he compiled 41 points on 14-for-17 shooting, adding a season-best 20 boards for good measure. The last time that Embiid logged a 20-rebound performance came on Aug. 1, 2020, also against the Pacers. With the opposition severely limited in the frontcourt,... Read More
Rodney McGruder Drops Career-High 26 Points Off Bench
Detroit Pistons small forward Rodney McGruder took advantage of a 24-minute allotment off the bench in Friday's loss to Milwaukee by compiling a career-best 26 points on 9-for-11 shooting, including going 4-for-5 from behind the arc. Typically known for his defensive acumen, McGruder was lethal offensively, while adding three rebounds, two assists, and two steals.... Read More
Kevin Porter Jr. Logs First Career Points/Rebounds Double-Double
Houston Rockets point guard Kevin Porter Jr. continued his offensive flurry to close 2021-22 with a 35-point performance in Friday's loss to the Raptors. In addition to the scoring, Porter added 10 rebounds, marking the first time in his career he has earned a double-double via points and boards. He also added four assists, four... Read More
Jaylen Hoard Delivers Massive Double-Double In 47-Minute Outing
Oklahoma City Thunder center Jaylen Hoard played all but 70 seconds of Friday's loss to the Lakers, which enabled the 23-year-old to collect 27 points, 17 rebounds, and four assists in the team's penultimate game of the 2021-22 season. Hoard has been a late season breakout compiler for OKC, having averaged 24.7 points and 14.3... Read More
Georges Niang Will Miss Saturday’s Contest
Philadelphia 76ers power forward Georges Niang (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game vs. the Pacers due to left knee tendinopathy. Niang has emerged as a solid contributor off the bench for Philly this season, with his absence likely to affect the team's three-point shooting and spacing, along with wing defense. In the short-term,... Read More
Luka Doncic Compiles 39-Point Outing In Just 30 Minutes
Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic continued his regular-season domination during Friday's win over Portland, needing only 30 minutes of action to log a 39-point, 11-rebound double-double. With the Mavericks cruising to a 50-point victory, Doncic wasn't needed for much more than what he provided, which also included seven assists and seven made triples. The... Read More
RJ Barrett Exits Early Friday, Will Miss Season Finale On Sunday
New York Knicks small forward RJ Barrett (knee) saw his 2021-22 campaign come to a close after sustaining a sprained right knee during Friday's win against Washington. Barrett logged just 15 minutes prior to departing, but he was off to an electric offensive start, dropping 14 points on 6-for-10 shooting. The 21-year-old finishes his third... Read More
Obi Toppin Drops Career-High 35 Points In Victory
New York Knicks power forward Obi Toppin enjoyed the best offensive outing of his career during Friday's win over Washington, pouring in a career-high 35 points on 14-for-22 shooting overall, including going 6-for-9 from behind the arc. The absence of Julius Randle (quad) has paved the way for Toppin to take on an elevated workload... Read More
Bogdan Bogdanovic Earns Questionable Tag For Friday
Atlanta Hawks shooting guard/small forward Bogdan Bogdanovic (knee) has popped back up on the injury report, earning a questionable designation for Friday's contest vs. Miami due to a sore right knee. Bogdanovic has been a frequenter of the tag as of late, but he has managed to play through the ailment and knock down 11... Read More
Kristaps Porzingis, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Out Friday
Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis (knee) and shooting guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (rest) have been deemed unavailable for Friday's contest vs. the Knicks. Porzingis' absence comes on the heels of a dominant 26-point, 18-rebound outing Wednesday, paving the way for Daniel Gafford and Thomas Bryant to take on increased roles in the frontcourt. Caldwell-Pope's absence on... Read More
Gordon Hayward Will Miss Friday’s Game
Charlotte Hornets small/power forward Gordon Hayward (foot) has been ruled out for Friday's contest vs. Chicago as he continues to battle a sore left foot. Hayward has played all of 17 minutes since Feb. 7, with his absence paving the way for P.J. Washington to remain a staple of the starting five. The Hornets' offense... Read More
Carmelo Anthony Remains Sidelined For Friday’s Contest
Los Angeles Lakers power forward Carmelo Anthony (illness) has been ruled out for Friday's game vs. Oklahoma City, his second straight outing on the sidelines. The Lakers are holding out their primary offensive contributors alongside Anthony, with LeBron James (ankle), Anthony Davis (foot) and Russell Westbrook (shoulder) all missing at least Friday's outing. Anthony's absence... Read More
Kris Dunn Will Miss Friday’s Contest
Portland Trail Blazers point guard Kris Dunn (ankle) has been deemed unavailable for Friday's game against Dallas due to a sprained right ankle. Dunn has been an integral member of the Blazers' rotation since joining the team March 14, with his absence paving the way for Brandon Williams to see all of the minutes at... Read More
Giannis Antetokounmpo Earns Questionable Tag For Friday
Milwaukee Bucks power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) has been deemed questionable to suit up for Friday's contest vs. Detroit due to a sore right calf. Antetokounmpo has been sidelined three times in the past three weeks, and Milwaukee could choose to give their MVP candidate the night off on the second leg of a back-to-back.... Read More
LeBron James Will Miss Remainder Of 2021-22 Season
Los Angeles Lakers power forward/center LeBron James (ankle) has been ruled out for the final two contests of the year due to a left high ankle sprain. James pushed through the injury to suit up prior to the Lakers' elimination from playoff contention, but the organization sees little reason to have him suit up Friday... Read More
