Marcus Smart Doesn't Practice on Thursday

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (illness) was unable to suit up for practice on Thursday. Smart might miss a few preseason games, but this is nothing serious. Jaylen Brown and Smart are going to be fighting for a spot in the starting five. Regardless, Smart is going to have fantasy value either on the bench […]

Landry Shamet to See Time at Point Guard

Los Angeles Clippers guard/forward Landry Shamet is expected to see more time at point guard this season. Head coach Doc Rivers said "There’s no doubt about that because he can do a lot of things that very few guys can do -- you know, a Curry." Shamet is reportedly looking great in camp and is […]

Hassan Whiteside Misses Another Practice

Portland Trail Blazers center Hassan Whiteside (ankle) missed Thursday's practice, but his injury is not considered serious. Whiteside missed Wednesday's practice as well after tweaking his left ankle. The Blazers and Whiteside consider the issue to be a day-to-day type of thing. Zach Collins will see more time with Whiteside sidelined. Whiteside is a guy […]

Darius Garland is Progressing Well

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (foot) was able to run the floor, but did not fully practice on Thursday. Garland has a history with injuries, so the Cavs are going to be cautious with their young guard. He missed most of the 2018-19 season in college. Garland has been sidelined all of the summer league […]

Kyle Lowry is On Track to Play in Regular Season

Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry (thumb) is not expected to play during the trip to Tokyo, but could possibly be cleared afterwards, according to head coach Nick Nurse. Lowry is on track to be ready for the regular season. However, Fred Vanvleet remains a favorable fantasy target right now. Lowry should be fine, but […]

Kristaps Porzingis Could Miss 15-20 Games for Rest

Dallas Mavericks center Kristaps Porzingis (knee) could miss anywhere from 15-20 games due to rest this season, according to Tim Cato. Head coach Rick Carlisle does not have a plan in place yet for Porzingis. The Mavs are going to be cautious with their star center. The team is just going to wait and see […]

Blake Griffin is Fighting the Flu

Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin (illness) has missed the last two days of camp due to the flu, according to head coach Dwayne Casey. The Pistons ran some tests on Griffin on Tuesday, but it sounds like he's feeling better. It wouldn't be surprising to see Griffin miss a few more practices. He should be […]

Kyle Lowry Could Get Full Clearance Soon

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (thumb) is hopeful that he'll be able to get full clearance for activities soon. He's been involved in less than half the activities during training camp right now. He's expected to meet with his surgeon in the near future in order to get full clearance. Lowry should be ready to […]

Wendell Carter Jr. is Back at Practice Wednesday

Chicago Bulls center Wendell Carter Jr. (ankle) was back and fully participating in practice on Wednesday. Carter suffered a sprained left ankle during Tuesday's practice. Both Carter and the coaching staff downplayed the injury. It appears Carter is fine, so fantasy owners don't need to worry. He's looking like a strong candidate to breakout, assuming […]

Cam Reddish Plans to Play on Monday

Atlanta Hawks guard Cam Reddish (abdominal) plans to suit up for Monday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. He was a full participant during Tuesday's first practice. The Hawks have made it clear that they plan on being careful with Reddish during the preseason. They plan on working him up to playing 30 minutes. He's […]

Alex Caruso Might Start This Season

Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso spent time at point guard and shooting guard during practice on Wednesday. There's a chance that he actually ends up as the starting guard for the Lakers. However, he's going to battle with Rajon Rondo and Avery Bradley for that role. Head coach Frank Vogel said he's been impressed […]

Jake Layman Could Earn A Starting Spot

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jake Layman might find himself in the starting five to begin the regular season. It appears that the Wolves want to put Robert Covington at power forward. They also want to move Andrew Wiggins to shooting guard, so that opens up small forward for Layman. He'll be given more minutes in the […]

Kelly Oubre Jr. Returns to Practice Wednesday

Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (hand) was able to return for Wednesday's practice as a limited participant. Oubre did have a wrap around his right hand during practice. However, it's not the same hand that he suffered his season-ending left thumb injury on. It appears Oubre is going to be fine, so he's worth […]

Kevon Looney Goes Down in Practice

Golden State Warriors center Kevon Looney (hamstring) was not able to finish Wednesday's practice. Looney suffered a hamstring injury during Wednesday's practice, but was on the stationary bike afterwards. Willie Cauley-Stein (foot) and Alen Smailagic (ankle) are both sidelined as well. Looney isn't expected to miss much time, but Omari Spellman should see all the […]

Mikal Bridges Sidelined With Knee Discomfort

Phoenix Suns forward Mikal Bridges (knee) is going to be sidelined for a bit due to knee discomfort. Head coach Monty Williams said that Bridges' could be feeling this way because of how hard he's been going in the offseason. He's considered day-to-day, so hopefully it's nothing serious. Cam Johnson will be playing with the […]

Hassan Whiteside Tweaks Ankle in Practice

Portland Trail Blazers center Hassan Whiteside (ankle) was held out of practice on Wednesday. Whiteside suffered a minor left ankle injury during Tuesday's practice. This doesn't appear to be anything serious, so this injury won't hurt his fantasy value. He might miss a few preseason games, but he'll be fine for the regular season. Zach […]

Trey Burke Makes Solid Impression in First Practice

Philadelphia 76ers guard Trey Burke made a solid impression on the organization during his first practice with the Sixers on Tuesday. "Trey was really good today, " according to head coach Brett Brown. He signed a one-year veteran-minimum deal with the Sixers this summer. However, Burke isn't likely to have much fantasy value behind Ben […]

Dejounte Murray Has Improved Jumper

San Antonio Spurs point guard Dejounte Murray (knee) is excited to show off his new and improved jumper this season. He missed all of last season after tearing his ACL in the third preseason game. He's been cleared to play and is ready to show he's 100 percent healthy once again. Murray's fantasy value is […]

Kristaps Porzingis A Full Participant in Practice

Dallas Mavericks center Kristaps Porzingis was a full participant in Tuesday's practice. It is a promising sign that Porzingis is back to being 100 percent healthy. Head coach Rick Carlisle said that Porzingis did terrific during his first practice from start to finish in awhile. This is a great step forward for Porzingis, so hopefully […]

Denzel Valentine is 100 Percent Healthy

Chicago Bulls forward Denzel Valentine (ankle) is 100 percent healthy and is beginning to get back into game shape. Valentine missed all of last season after having ankle surgery. He averaged 10.2 points and 3.2 assists in 27.2 minutes during the 2017-18 season. He could be looking at consistent minutes off the bench. He's not […]

Paul George In No Rush To Return

Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George (shoulder) is not going to rush his rehab, so he could be sidelined longer than expected. "I’m not going to rush it. I’ll be ready when the time comes," said George. He's been doing non-contact work during camp and said he's at 85-90 percent. George has already been ruled […]

D'Angelo Russell Looks Good in First Practice

Golden State Warriors guard D'Angelo Russell looked good during his first practice with his new team, according to head coach Steve Kerr. The Warriors roster is banged up, so they need Russell help carry the load. Kerr loves that way Russell plays, so expect Russell to see plenty of playing time. His fantasy value is […]

Mike Fiers is On the Playoff Roster

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Mike Fiers will be on the playoff roster for the Wild Card game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday. Fiers is not getting the start, but could come out of the bullpen in this one. Sean Manaea will get the start after posting a 1.21 ERA in September. Right-hander Homer […]

Sean Manaea Named Starter for Wednesday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea has been named the starting pitcher for Wednesday's Wild Card game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Manaea posted a 1.21 ERA through September, so it's not surprising that he's getting the start here. He missed the first five months of the season due to a torn labrum. The A's […]

Pascal Siakam Could Play Point Guard

Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam may see some minutes at point guard this upcoming season, according to head coach Nick Nurse. To be fair, it's unclear when this could happen, so this won't change his value by much. Nurse loves Siakam's positional versatility, so that is a big factor here. He should see even a […]

John Henson Gets Through First Practice on Tuesday

Cleveland Cavaliers center John Henson (wrist) was able to go through his first practice of the year on Tuesday. Henson has not participated in a practice since early November of 2018. He needed wrist surgery last season, and then was traded to the Cavs after he was ruled out for the year. He should find […]

Lorenzo Cain is Included on Playoff Roster

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain (ankle) will be included on the playoff roster for the Wild Card game against the Washington Nationals on Tuesday. Cain is dealing with a sprained ankle that he suffered during a collision at home plate on Saturday. This doesn't guarantee that Cain will start, but at least he's on the […]

Gio Gonzalez, Zach Davies Won't Pitch Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitchers Gio Gonzalez and Zach Davies won't pitch in Tuesday's Wild Card game against the Washington Nationals. Davies drew the start on Friday and Gonzalez threw 72 pitches on Saturday. It's a one-game playoff game, so neither will pitch in that contest. It appears the rest of the Brewers staff will be […]

Gio Gonzalez Unlikely to Be Available on Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez (rest) is unlikely going to be available for Tuesday's Wild Card game against the Washington Nationals. Gonzalez threw 72 pitches on Saturday, so he's unlikely to pitch on Tuesday, according to manager Craig Counsell. Right-hander Brandon Woodruff will draw the start, but is expected to only pitch a few […]

Paul George is At 85-90 Percent

Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George (shoulder) is making solid progress, but still hasn't been cleared for contact. Head coach Doc Rivers said that George looked healthy on Sunday. He's expected to miss all of October and possibly some of November. The Clippers have depth, so they won't need to rush George back on the […]