Aron Baynes Unavailable For Tuesday's Scrimmage

Phoenix Suns center Aron Baynes (COVID) is unavailable for Tuesday's scrimmage contest. Baynes is currently in Orlando, but must clear COVID-19 protocol before being allowed to take the court again. Getting his conditioning back up in time for the seeding games is going to be tough. Regardless, it sounds like he'll have a limited role […]

Andre Roberson Moving Into Starting Five

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Andre Roberson will move into the starting five for Tuesday's scrimmage against the Portland Trail Blazers. Veteran point guard Chris Paul will receive a routine rest day here. That means, Roberson gets to join the starting five and show everyone what he can do. It's great to see Roberson back on […]

C.J. McCollum Resting On Tuesday

Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum will sit out of Tuesday's scrimmage against the Oklahoma City Thunder. It doesn't sound like McCollum is hurt, but the organization wants to make sure he is fully healthy for the actual games starting Friday. McCollum will be asked to carry a heavy load on offense if Damian Lillard […]

Damian Lillard Sits Out During Tuesday's Scrimmage

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (foot) won't suit up for Tuesday's scrimmage against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He continues to deal with left foot inflammation and will miss his second scrimmage in a row. Head coach Terry Stotts does expect Lillard to be ready in time for Friday's actual game versus the Memphis Grizzlies. […]

Hassan Whiteside, Zach Collins Limited on Tuesday

Portland Trail Blazers center Hassan Whiteside and forward Zach Collins will be limited for Tuesday's exhibition game. Neither player is injured, but head coach Terry Stotts wants to make sure both players are healthy for the seeding games. As of right now, it sounds like Whiteside is going to start alongside Jusuf Nurkic. It'll be […]

DeMarre Carroll Back In Action Sunday

Houston Rockets forward DeMarre Carroll (hamstring) was back in action for Sunday's scrimmage against the Memphis Grizzlies. He has been banged up over the last few days, but hamstring issues are easy to aggravate. Carroll played 11 scoreless minutes, but team is obviously going to be careful in a meaningless game. He was able to […]

Richaun Holmes Will Suit Up Versus Clippers

Sacramento Kings center Richaun Holmes will be back in action for Monday's scrimmage against the Los Angeles Clippers, according to head coach Luke Walton. Holmes has been practicing with the team for a week since his 10-day quarantine. It sounds like he still needs to get his conditioning up, but the team feels comfortable playing […]

Markelle Fultz, Jonathan Isaac Playing Monday

Orlando Magic point guard Markelle Fultz and forward Jonathan Isaac (knee) will both suit up for Monday's scrimmage. Obviously, both players are going to be limited, but it's nice to see them back on the court. Fultz is healthy, but his arrival to Orlando was delayed. Isaac has not played in a game in seven […]

Aron Baynes Has Cleared COVID-19 Protocol

Phoenix Suns center Aron Baynes has been cleared from the COVID-19 protocol and is traveling to Orlando on Monday. He has been battling the virus for about a month, so fatigue might be the biggest issue here. The Suns are expected to limit Baynes until he can get his conditioning up. Baynes should have a […]

Troy Brown Returns Monday

Washington Wizards forward Troy Brown (thumb) is back in the lineup for Monday's scrimmage against the Los Angeles Lakers. He was dealing with some thumb soreness and sat out of Saturday's contest. He will start alongside Shabazz Napier, Isaac Bonga, Rui Hachimura and Thomas Bryant on Monday. He is expected to see increased playing time […]

Zion Williamson Scheduled To Join Team Wednesday

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson is scheduled to be back with the organization and practicing on Wednesday. He briefly left the bubble due to a family matter, but has recently returned to Orlando. Williamson was reportedly able to get in some light workouts while he was away from the team. He should be ready […]

Goga Bitadze Likely Out A Few Weeks

Indiana Pacers center Goga Bitadze (knee) is reportedly still a couple of weeks away from taking the floor, according to head coach Nate McMillan. The Pacers are already without Domantas Sabonis (foot) for the foreseeable future. The organization is going to be forced to lean heavily on Myles Turner during the restart. TJ Leaf and […]

Dario Saric Walking Normally Again

Phoenix Suns forward Dario Saric (ankle) underwent treatment and is reportedly walking around normally again. He tweaked his left ankle over the weekend, but it doesn't sound like a serious issue. Saric is currently listed as day-to-day, but should be ready in time for the seeding games. He could see increased playing time, assuming Kelly […]

Damian Lillard Misses Sunday's Scrimmage

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (foot) did not suit up for Sunday's scrimmage against the Toronto Raptors. He is dealing with left foot inflammation, but the X-rays came back negative. The organization is obviously going to be careful especially during meaningless exhibition games. Head coach Terry Stotts is hopeful that Lillard will be ready […]

Glenn Robinson III Doesn't Return Sunday

Philadelphia 76ers forward Glenn Robinson III (hip) was unable to finish Sunday's scrimmage versus the Oklahoma City Thunder. He suffered a left hip pointer injury doing a couple of collisions during Sunday's contest. He walked back to the locker room, but returned to the bench later in the game. The Sixers are likely just being […]

De'Aaron Fox Feels Good

Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (ankle) mentioned that he is feeling good after playing in Saturday's scrimmage. He has been battling a minor left ankle issue, but it appears he's finally getting over it. Fox played 19 minutes on Saturday and was moving around well while on the floor. The organization is hopeful that Fox […]

Jonathan Isaac Takes The Court Monday

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (knee) is expected to suit up for Monday's scrimmage against the Denver Nuggets. "As always, we will take a very cautious approach, and his playing time will be placed under a very limited minute restriction as he gets re-acclimated to the NBA game," said Magic president Jeff Weltman. Isaac has […]

Dario Saric Unable To Finish Scrimmage

Phoenix Suns forward Dario Saric (ankle) was unable to return after suffering an injury during the second quarter of Sunday's scrimmage. He suffered a left ankle injury and limped to the bench under his own power. The team decided to hold him out after halftime, but that is likely just precautionary. Hopefully this is just […]

Fred VanVleet Exits Early During Scrimmage

Toronto Raptors guard Fred Vanvleet (knee) limped to the locker room during the first quarter of Sunday's scrimmage. He suffered a left knee injury while attempting to take a charge. The Raptors have not given much information since then, but they really have no incentive to rush VanVleet back out there. They likely kept him […]

Domantas Sabonis Will Leave Orlando Bubble

Indiana Pacers forward Domantas Sabonis (foot) is leaving the Orlando bubble to seek a foot specialist. He is dealing with plantar fasciitis, so it's unclear how long Sabonis will be sidelined. It's usually an injury that is only healed with rest, which means Sabonis might not be ready in time for the seeding games. Myles […]

Andre Roberson Finally Takes The Court Again

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Andre Roberson (knee) was finally able to take the court for the first time in two years. He underwent a knee surgery in January of 2018, but various setbacks have kept him off the court for 909 days. He finished with five points, two rebounds, one steal in 11 minutes during […]

DeMarre Carroll Held Out Friday

Houston Rockets forward DeMarre Carroll (hamstring) was not able to participate during Friday's scrimmage against the Toronto Raptors. The veteran forward tweaked his hamstring earlier in the week. It's unclear if Carroll will be cleared in time to play in the seeding games. Danuel House, Ben McLemore and Jeff Green will be asked to step […]

Marc Gasol Returning To Action Sunday

Toronto Raptors center Marc Gasol (rest) did not suit up for Friday's scrimmage. However, he'll be back on the court for Sunday's meaningless contest. Head coach Nick Nurse decided to give the veteran big man a routine rest day. Chris Boucher is going to lose most of his fantasy value with Gasol healthy and back […]

Patrick McCaw Should See Action Sunday

Toronto Raptors guard Patrick McCaw will expected to see some playing time during Sunday's scrimmage. He sat out of Friday's win over the Houston Rockets, but is set to make his Orlando debut on Sunday. The Raptors have depth at the guard spot, so it'll be interesting to see what head coach Nick Nurse does […]

Richaun Holmes Remains Out Saturday

Sacramento Kings center Richaun Holmes won't suit up for Saturday's scrimmage against the Milwaukee Bucks. He continues to work on his conditioning after being quarantined due to breaking protocol. Harry Giles should see extra minutes coming his way until Holmes is ready to get back into action. Holmes should be ready in time for the […]

Eric Bledsoe Won't Play In Saturday's Scrimmage

Milwaukee Bucks guard Eric Bledsoe will not participate in Saturday's scrimmage versus the Sacramento Kings. He is not expected to suit up for Monday's exhibition either. Bledsoe continues to work himself back into game shape, so maybe he'll be able to play in an exhibition game soon. George Hill and Donte Divincenzo will hold down […]

Alex Caruso Fine For Saturday's Scrimmage

Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso (back) has been cleared to play in Saturday's scrimmage. He sat out of Thursday's meaningless contest due to back issues. However, this appears to be a minor issue and he'll be back on the court for this one. Caruso is likely looking at a bigger role in the rotation […]

De'Aaron Fox Will Participate In Saturday's Scrimmage

Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (ankle) has been cleared to participate in Saturday's scrimmage versus the Milwaukee Bucks. He tweaked his left ankle on July 15, but has been making solid progress since then. The fact he will already be back on the court for a meaningless game is a great sign. There is a […]

Victor Oladipo Practicing Without Restrictions

Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo has been fully practicing without restrictions. He has not sat out any practices and is expected to play in the upcoming exhibition games. A few weeks ago, it sounded like Oladipo is going to sit out, but it appears that has changed. He is reportedly looking great in camp and […]

Domantas Sabonis Has No Timetable

Indiana Pacers forward Domantas Sabonis (foot) has not touched a basketball in six days and has no timetable for his return. Sabonis is dealing with plantar fasciitis, so really the only thing he can do is rest. He'll likely sit out all the exhibition games, but will hopefully be ready in time for the seeding […]