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Seth Curry Will Return To Action Wednesday
Brooklyn Nets shooting guard/small forward Seth Curry (ankle) has been cleared to suit up for Wednesday's game against the Knicks after a two-game absence due to a left ankle ailment. Curry's Nets tenure has been sidetracked by injury, but he has remained an elite three-point weapon when active, knocking down 3.1 triples per contest at... Read More
Indiana Waives Keifer Sykes
Indiana Pacers point guard Keifer Sykes was waived Wednesday morning as the team reconfigures its roster moving forward. The return of T.J. McConnell made carrying a multiplicity of point guards a fruitless proposition with just two games remaining in the year. Sykes started and dropped 16 points as recently as March 28, but his Pacers... Read More
Miles McBride Will Miss Saturday’s Contest
New York Knicks point guard Miles McBride (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game vs. Cleveland due to right knee soreness. McBride had been previously tagged as probable, but the Knicks have opted to keep him sidelined. While the rookie's playing time began to grow in March, he has logged 20 or more minutes... Read More
Zach Wilson Travels During Offseason To Train With Receivers
New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson is embracing the "no offseason" vision. The soon-to-be second-year signal caller is traveling across America to work with his teammates in an attempt to develop a better rapport after a rocky 4-13 campaign in 2021. Teammate Braxton Berrios was one of Wilson's first stops and described the QB as... Read More
Taysom Hill Will Focus On Playing Tight End In 2022
New Orleans Saints quarterback/tight end Taysom Hill appears to have a position for next season, and it's not under center. Saints head coach Dennis Allen said Tuesday that Hill is expected to focus on the tight end spot, with Jameis Winston (knee), Ian Book, and Blake Bortles all currently in the quarterback room. New Orleans... Read More
Jerami Grant Will Miss Remainder Of 2021-22 Season
Detroit Pistons small/power forward Jerami Grant (calf) has been ruled out for the final weeks of the 2021-22 year due to a left calf strain. Grant finishes the season having averaged 19.2 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per contest, with injuries limiting him to just 47 games played. His absence on the wing will... Read More
Corey Kispert Drops Career-High 25 Points During Victory
Washington Wizards small forward Corey Kispert knocked down a career-best six triples across 41 minutes during Sunday's win over the Warriors en route to a new career high of 25 points. The Wizards shot 57.1% from deep as a team, utilizing their elite three-point defense to hold Golden State to 24.2%. Kispert also tossed in... Read More
Andre Iguodala Set To Return For Monday’s Game
Golden State Warriors small forward Andre Iguodala (back) is expected to suit up for Monday's contest against Memphis, marking his first game action since Feb. 7. A back injury has limited Iguodala to just 26 contests this season, with his 4.1 PPG marking his lowest single-season scoring output. The absence of Stephen Curry (foot) paves... Read More
De'Anthony Melton Ties Career High With Six Made Triples
Memphis Grizzlies point/shooting guard De'Anthony Melton dropped a team-high 24 points off the bench during Saturday's win over Milwaukee. Without Ja Morant (knee) available, the Grizzlies have been scoring by committee, with Melton taking the onus Saturday while tying his career high with six made threes. It was a night of all-around production for the... Read More
JaVale McGee Will Miss Sunday’s Contest
Phoenix Suns center JaVale McGee (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Philadelphia. McGee has continued to be a solid per minute contributor when utilized off the bench, but the return of Deandre Ayton has made him a non-entity in season-long formats. On the year, McGee has averaged 9.3 points and 6.6 rebounds... Read More
Jose Alvarado Drops 15 Points Off Bench During Win
New Orleans Pelicans point guard Jose Alvarado has quietly played his way into season-long roster contention, as his minutes have climbed over the past two weeks. Alvarado recorded 15 points, seven assists, and three steals in Thursday's victory vs. the Bulls, adding two made triples as well. Defensive activity has been the name of Alvarado's... Read More
Kris Dunn Inks Another 10-Day Contract With Portland
Just 24 hours after Portland Trail Blazers point guard Kris Dunn drew his first start of the 2021-22 season in a loss to San Antonio, the team announced that he would be sticking around on his second 10-day contract, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Dunn has averaged 7.3 points, 5.2 assists, three rebounds, and two... Read More
Hassan Whiteside Draws Questionable Tag For Friday
Utah Jazz center Hassan Whiteside (foot) has been listed as questionable to take the floor for Friday's game vs. Charlotte due to a sprained right foot. Whiteside's fantasy appeal is directly tied to that of Rudy Gobert, as the 32-year-old currently doesn't receive a high enough minutes share to justify a roster spot in season-long... Read More
Bones Hyland Drops 16 Points In Just 18 Minutes Tuesday
Denver Nuggets point/shooting guard Bones Hyland accumulated his seventh consecutive game in double figures with a 16-point performance in Tuesday's win over the Clippers. Hyland has been instant offense among the Nuggets' second unit, but he has averaged three made triples and shot the ball at 50 percent from deep in his most recent seven-outing... Read More
Goran Dragic Unlikely To Suit Up For Wednesday’s Game
Brooklyn Nets point guard Goran Dragic (knee) has been listed as doubtful to play in Wednesday's contest against Memphis due to a sore left knee. Dragic played through the ailment to log 32 minutes Monday, but he shot 3-for-11 from the floor during that contest. His likely absence paves the way for Patty Mills to... Read More
Zeke Nnaji Could Miss Remainder Of 2021-22 Season
Denver Nuggets power forward Zeke Nnaji (knee) may run out of time to return to the court this season as he battles bilateral knee soreness. Nnaji has appeared just once Feb. 11 and recorded a career-high four steals before returning to the sidelines. With Nnaji down, DeMarcus Cousins and JaMychal Green have held down second... Read More
JaMychal Green Receives Green Light To Play Tuesday
Denver Nuggets power forward/center JaMychal Green (hip) has been cleared to be active for Tuesday's game against the Clippers. Green has recently battled a left hip contusion, as his role in the Nuggets' offense has dwindled during March; over his last nine games, he has yet to exceed six field-goal attempts. With DeMarcus Cousins emerging... Read More
DeMarcus Robinson Inks One-Year Deal To Join Raiders
Wide receiver Demarcus Robinson possesses a sense of familiarity with his second professional organization, as he agreed to join the Las Vegas Raiders on a one-year contract Tuesday. Robinson spent six years as a member of the Chiefs, battling the Raiders twice a year; in 12 career meetings, he amassed 24 receptions for 437 yards... Read More
Paul George Logs Practice Sunday
The progress of LA Clippers shooting guard/small forward Paul George (elbow) has been slow in his quest to return to action, but he took a step forward Sunday when he was able to log a practice alongside the team's coaching staff Sunday. Head coach Tyronn Lue said Monday that George isn't officially ruled out from... Read More
Damian Lillard Not On Track To Play Again This Year
Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (abdominal) is not expected to take the floor again in 2021-22 after having previously undergone abdominal surgery back in January. There had initially been optimism that Lillard could return at the conclusion of the year, but Portland has taken its roster in a different direction, which has allowed... Read More
Zion Williamson Not Expected To Play During 2021-22 Year
New Orleans Pelicans power forward Zion Williamson (foot) is unlikely to suit up at any point during the current campaign, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Williamson has missed all of this season as he works his way back from a broken right foot, with setbacks stunting his progress. When healthy, Williamson is a... Read More
Kelly Olynyk Earns Questionable Tag For Monday’s Game
Detroit Pistons power forward/center Kelly Olynyk (ankle) has been deemed questionable to play in Monday's contest vs. Portland due to a sore left ankle. Olynyk has carved out a niche among Detroit's second unit over the past month and a half, although averaging just 17.2 minutes per night in that span has put him on... Read More
Richaun Holmes Will Miss Remainder Of 2021-22 Season
Sacramento Kings center Richaun Holmes (personal) has been ruled out for the rest of the year due to personal reasons. Holmes concludes the season having averaged 10.4 points and seven rebounds across 45 games (37 starts), all while shooting a career-best 66% overall. Domantas Sabonis' arrival figured to complicate Holmes' role down the stretch, but... Read More
Isaiah Jackson Won't Play Friday
Indiana Pacers center Isaiah Jackson (head) won't play during Friday's game against the Houston Rockets. This is a tough blow with Goga Bitadze (foot) uncertain to play as well. Jackson heads into concussion protocol, so he could very well miss multiple games. In the meantime, Jalen Smith could be looking at significant playing time. He... Read More
Naz Reid Will Miss Monday’s Contest
Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (back) has been ruled out for Monday's game against San Antonio as he battles back spasms. Reid has been an integral member of Minnesota's second unit this season, but his capped minutes (16 per game) puts the kibosh on his season-long fantasy relevance. Without him in the mix, Karl-Anthony Towns... Read More
Danny Green Returns To Action For Monday’s Contest
Philadelphia 76ers small forward Danny Green (finger) has been cleared to play in Monday's game against Denver, returning from a two-game absence due to a left middle finger laceration. Green will provide Philly with an additional shooter off the bench, a much-needed benefit due to the Nuggets holding the opposition to 34% from deep this... Read More
Hamidou Diallo Remains Unavailable For Tuesday’s Game
Detroit Pistons shooting guard/small forward Hamidou Diallo (finger) has been ruled out for Tuesday's contest vs. the Heat as he continues to battle a sprained finger on his left hand. Diallo has now missed four of Detroit's last five games, funneling Isaiah Livers into a larger role among the second unit. With Killian Hayes (abductor)... Read More
Cameron Johnson Continues Absence For Tuesday’s Game
Phoenix Suns small forward Cameron Johnson (quad) has been ruled out for Tuesday's contest against New Orleans, his sixth consecutive absence due to a right quad contusion. Johnson last played on March 4, when he dropped a career-best 38 points in just 28 minutes. Torrey Craig has largely stepped into his minutes for the time... Read More
Dean Wade Will Miss Monday’s Contest
Cleveland Cavaliers power forward Dean Wade (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Clippers due to a sore right knee. Lamar Stevens will shift into the starting five in place of Wade, although the return of both Caris LeVert (foot) and Lauri Markkanen (ankle) figures to give the Cavs something mirroring their... Read More
Rajon Rondo Will Miss Monday’s Game
Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Rajon Rondo (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's contest vs. the Clippers due to a sprained right ankle. Rondo returned from a five-game absence to play in Cleveland's three most recent outings, although he combined for just 11 points and nine assists off the bench. If Caris LeVert (foot) is... Read More
