Monte Morris Lands In Concussion Protocol, Out Friday
Denver Nuggets point guard Monte Morris (concussion) has been placed in the league's concussion protocol, ruling him out indefinitely, beginning with Friday's game against Boston. Morris' absence opens the door for Bones Hyland to step into both DFS and short-term season-long relevance, especially in the wake of leading Denver in scoring (22 points) Thursday. Morris... Read More
Otto Porter Jr., Andre Iguodala Will Miss Thursday’s Contest
Golden State Warriors small forwards Otto Porter Jr. (rest) and Andre Iguodala (back) have been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Knicks. Porter is being given the night off on the second leg of a back-to-back, despite having played just 15 minutes in each of his last two appearances. Iguodala has played just six... Read More
Jimmy Butler, Max Strus Set To Suit Up Monday
Miami Heat small forward Jimmy Butler (toe) and shooting guard/small forward Max Strus (quad) are on track to play in Monday's game against Washington. Butler has been the engine that makes Miami go this year, averaging 21.9 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 6.3 assists, in addition to adding 1.8 steals per game. Strus returns from a... Read More
Kemba Walker Will Miss Monday’s Contest
New York Knicks point guard Kemba Walker (rest) has been ruled out for Monday's game vs. the Jazz. Walker's minutes total has been held in check (22.1 average) over his last eight contests, with just one such outing seeing him score in double figures. His absence stands to allow RJ Barrett and Alec Burks to... Read More
Isaiah Roby Remains Unavailable For Saturday’s Game
Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Roby (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's contest against the Kings, marking his 16th consecutive absence due to a sprained right ankle. Roby ripped off four consecutive starts before the injury bug struck, so he will be a name to keep an eye on whenever he is ultimately cleared... Read More
Larry Nance Jr. Continues Absence Saturday
Portland Trail Blazers power forward/center Larry Nance Jr. (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Bucks as he continues to battle inflammation in his right knee. Nance has been unavailable since Jan. 5, with Portland missing his frontcourt contributions. Without him in the mix for the time being, CJ Elleby and Tony... Read More
Danilo Gallinari Ruled Out For Friday’s Game
Atlanta Hawks power forward Danilo Gallinari (hamstring) will miss Friday's contest vs. the Raptors due to a tight right hamstring. Gallinari has emerged as a solid bench contributor for the Hawks, albeit one on the fringe of season-long viability after averaging 11.4 points across his last 13 contests. Without him in the mix, Bogdan Bogdanovic... Read More
John Collins, Lou Williams Questionable To Play Friday
Atlanta Hawks power forward/center John Collins (shoulder) and shooting guard Lou Williams (back) have been deemed questionable to suit up for Friday's game vs. Toronto. In Collins' case, right shoulder soreness is the best case scenario after he appeared to sustain a significant injury Thursday. With Danilo Gallinari (hamstring) already out, De'Andre Hunter would stand... Read More
Zach Collins Set To Make Season Debut Friday
San Antonio Spurs center Zach Collins (ankle) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Friday's game vs. the Rockets, paving the way for the 24-year-old to make his season -- and team -- debut. Collins, who last appeared in game action on Aug. 13, 2020, has been hampered by ankle injuries. He should... Read More
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl Sidelined At Least Six Weeks
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (foot) is not expected to take the court anytime soon. He missed Wednesday's game with what the team believed was a sprained right foot. In fact, Robinson-Earl suffered a broken third metatarsal, which will sideline him for at least six weeks. The organization will re-evaluate the rookie forward after... Read More
Isaiah Jackson Exits Early On Wednesday
Indiana Pacers center Isaiah Jackson (ankle) was a bust for anyone who trusted him in fantasy formats on Wednesday. He exited the game within the first minute due to a right ankle sprain. He was unable to return to Wednesday's game against the Orlando Magic. This is a tough blow considering Jackson was the only... Read More
Otto Porter Jr. Draws Questionable Tag For Thursday
Golden State Warriors small/power forward Otto Porter Jr. (back) has been deemed questionable to suit up for Thursday's contest against Sacramento due to lower back tightness. Porter, who has scored in double figures in a season-high five straight contests, has missed each of the last two games, which has opened the door for Jonathan Kuminga... Read More
Seth Curry Will Miss Wednesday’s Contest
Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard Seth Curry (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Wizards due to back spasms. Curry recently missed four outings due to an ankle ailment and has since struggled from long range (3-for-15) since returning. His absence will pave the way for Isaiah Joe to see an elevated role,... Read More
Thomas Bryant Will Miss Wednesday’s Contest
Washington Wizards center Thomas Bryant (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game vs. Philadelphia due to a sprained right ankle. Bryant had shifted back into the starting five over the team's two previous outings, but Daniel Gafford will reclaim that spot Wednesday, albeit with the difficult task of corralling Joel Embiid. Bryant has been... Read More
Derrick Rose To Return Shortly After All-Star Break
New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose (ankle) is hopeful to return shortly after the All-Star break. He hasn't played since before Christmas, but is making progress towards a return. He shouldn't have any problems finding playing time off the bench. Kemba Walker and Immanuel Quickley are his main competition for playing time. Alec Burks should... Read More
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander To Be Sidelined Through All-Star Break
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (ankle) is going to be out until at least after the All-Star break. The star guard suffered a right ankle sprain during Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers. This team is going nowhere fast, so they've decided to let Gilgeous-Alexander rest through the All-Star break. Fantasy managers should be... Read More
Danny Green Earns Questionable Tag For Thursday
Philadelphia 76ers small forward Danny Green (hip) has been deemed questionable to play in Thursday's game vs. the Lakers due to right hip pain. The ailment has cost Green each of Philly's previous seven contests, with Furkan Korkmaz emerging as the team's primary marksman. Even when healthy, Green has been held to single digits in... Read More
Seth Curry Remains Out For Thursday’s Game
Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard Seth Curry (ankle) has been deemed unavailable for Thursday's contest against the Lakers due to a sore left ankle. Curry will miss his fourth consecutive game, paving the way for Furkan Korkmaz and Matisse Thybulle to continue seeing sizable workloads out of the backcourt. Isaiah Joe has also been bumped into... Read More
Terence Davis Sidelined Indefinitely With Wrist Injury
Sacramento Kings shooting guard/small forward Terence Davis (wrist) has been diagnosed with a tendon injury in his right wrist which will rule him out indefinitely, beginning with Wednesday's game vs. Atlanta. Davis, who had started each of Sacramento's previous four outings, was enjoying a bit of a fantasy revival offensively after a career-high 35-point showing... Read More
Marcus Morris Sr. Remains Unavailable Wednesday
LA Clippers small/power forward Marcus Morris Sr. (personal) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game vs. the Magic, marking his second consecutive absence due to personal reasons. Luke Kennard, Amir Coffey, and Justise Winslow were all direct beneficiaries of Morris not being in the rotation Tuesday, a trend that is likely to continue for as... Read More
Terance Mann Slides Into Starting Five Tuesday
LA Clippers small/power forward Terance Mann has been elevated to the starting lineup for Tuesday's contest against Washington in place of Marcus Morris Sr. (personal) Mann has shot a stellar 56.8 percent overall across 15 starts this year, including 47.6 percent from behind the arc. His scoring average is 2.7 points higher when among the... Read More
JaMychal Green Active Tuesday, Unlikely To Enter Game
Denver Nuggets power forward JaMychal Green (conditioning) has been cleared to play in Tuesday's contest vs. the Pistons, but he is unlikely to take the floor as he works his way back from the league's health and safety protocols. Green last suited up Jan. 11, having delivered a rare scoreless performance during his seventh start... Read More
Paul George Could Get Surgery
Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George (elbow) could elect to get surgery, which could sideline him for the remainder of the regular season. George continues to be bothered by his right elbow issue, so surgery could be the best option. The Clippers are already without Kawhi Leonard (knee) while he recovers from surgery, so possibly... Read More
Marcus Morris Sr. Will Miss Tuesday’s Game
LA Clippers small/power forward Marcus Morris Sr. (personal) has been ruled out for Tuesday's contest vs. Washington and head coach Ty Lue was unsure whether Morris would return to the mix for Wednesday's outing against the Magic. Without Morris in the mix, Brandon Boston Jr., Terance Mann, and Luke Kennard are all candidates to see... Read More
Rajon Rondo Gets Green Light To Suit Up Monday
Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Rajon Rondo (hamstring) has been cleared to play in Monday's game vs. the Knicks, stemming his absence at six contests. Rondo gives the Cavs a clear backup for Darius Garland at the point guard position, with the veteran having appeared in just three games since the acquisition. In those appearances, Rondo... Read More
Kelly Olynyk Lands In League’s COVID-19 Protocols
Detroit Pistons center Kelly Olynyk has been placed in the league's health and safety protocols, ruling him out indefinitely, beginning with Sunday's game vs. Denver. Olynyk played in just two games since returning to action after a two-plus month layoff due to a sprained knee. Isaiah Stewart stands to remain the team's starting center with... Read More
Rajon Rondo Remains Unavailable For Saturday’s Game
Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Rajon Rondo (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's contest against Oklahoma City due to a sore right hamstring. Rondo has missed each of Cleveland's past six outings, allowing Brandon Goodwin to serve as Darius Garland's primary backup. Since his acquisition, Rondo has appeared in just three games, but he has... Read More
Alex Caruso Sustains Fractured Wrist, Will Miss 6-8 Weeks
Chicago Bulls point/shooting guard Alex Caruso (wrist) will undergo surgery to repair a fractured right wrist that he sustained Friday after a Flagrant 2 foul at the hands of Milwaukee's Grayson Allen. Caruso recently returned to action after nearly a month layoff due to the combination of a foot ailment and the league's health and... Read More
Bryn Forbes Will Make Nuggets Debut Friday
Denver Nuggets shooting guard Bryn Forbes has received the green light to make his team debut during Friday's contest vs. the Grizzlies. Forbes -- a career 41.3% shooter from behind the arc -- gives Denver a much-needed long range weapon off the bench. The 28-year-old has racked up 9.1 PPG this season despite playing fewer... Read More
Onyeka Okongwu Remains Among Starting Five Friday
Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu will draw a third consecutive start for Friday's game against Miami despite the return of Clint Capela (ankle). Okongwu has enjoyed a strong six-contest stretch (four starts), averaging 10.2 points, 7.2 boards, and 2.2 blocks while shooting 78.2 percent overall. His minutes figure to take a slight dip with Capela... Read More