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Goran Dragic is Sitting Out on Wednesday
Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic (knee) will sit out of Wednesday's preseason game against the New Orleans Pelicans. He was listed as questionable on Tuesday, but the Heat have decided to hold him out for this one. Dragic has a bunch of minor injuries that are beginning to pile up on him. The good […]
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Lonzo Ball Expected to Play 20 Minutes on Wednesday
Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball (knee) is targeting playing 20 minutes in Wednesday's preseason game against the Warriors. He has been a full participant in practice this week. He said his knee is feeling fine, so he'll make his preseason debut on Wednesday. Rajon Rondo and Ball are expected to fight for playing […]
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Harrison Barnes Could Miss Season Opener
Dallas Mavericks forward Harrison Barnes (hamstring) could miss the season opener while he continues nursing a hamstring issue. Barnes will need to get significant practice in this week if he wants to be ready by the opener, according to head coach Rick Carlisle. There have been no updates about Barnes, so it's safe to assume […]
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DeMarre Carroll is Sitting Out on Wednesday
Brooklyn Nets forward DeMarre Carroll (rest) is sitting out of Wednesday's preseason game. Ed Davis will join him on the sidelines, but it appears both players are fine. Head coach Kenny Atkinson is just giving them rest. Kenneth Faried will see some playing time and Rodions Kurucs will get more minutes as well on Wednesday.
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Clint Capela, Eric Gordon Expected to Play Friday
Houston Rockets center Clint Capela (hand) and shooting guard Eric Gordon (foot) are expected to play in Friday's preseason finale. Both players missed Tuesday's preseason contest due to minor injuries. Capela and Gordon should be ready for the season opener, assuming they have no setbacks. Capela is worth grabbing early in most leagues, while Gordon […]
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Stanley Johnson Will Start on Wednesday
Detroit Pistons forward Stanley Johnson (toe) will start in Wednesday's preseason game against the Washington Wizards. Johnson sat out of Monday's contest due to a toe issue. However, the issue was never believed to be serious and Johnson was back on the practice court on Tuesday. Johnson will be taking the court alongside Reggie Jackson, […]
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Markieff Morris is Questionable for Wednesday
Washington Wizards forward Markieff Morris (abdominal) is questionable for Wednesday's preseason game against the Pistons. Morris sat out on Monday, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him out again. The Wizards want to be cautious and make sure Morris is 100 percent for the season opener. The injury doesn't seem serious, so fantasy owners […]
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Kyrie Irving, Gordon Hayward Participate in Practice
Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving (ribs) and forward Gordon Hayward (back) were full participants in practice on Wednesday. Both players were also able to get in some practice on Tuesday. It sounds like neither player is dealing with anything serious. It will be interesting to see how Hayward responds after missing basically all of […]
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Jahlil Okafor is Questionable for Wednesday
New Orleans Pelicans center Jahlil Okafor (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's preseason game. The Pelicans are playing the front end of a back-to-back set, so it would make sense for Okafor to sit this one out. That would give him another night to rest his ankle and get out there on Thursday. There is a […]
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Terrence Ross Will Remain Out on Wednesday
Orlando Magic guard/forward Terrence Ross (foot) will remain on the sidelines for Wednesday's preseason game. Ross has played in just one preseason game, but the Magic are hopeful that he can get back on the court for Friday's contest. Although, the Magic are going to be cautious with Ross, so if he's not 100 percent […]
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Derrick White Will Start on Wednesday
San Antonio Spurs point guard Derrick White will draw the start at point guard against the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday. Dejounte Murray (knee) is most likely done for the season after tearing his ACL. It does not appear the Spurs are looking to add any significant updates to their roster at the moment. The Spurs […]
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Draymond Green Will Be Ready for Season Opener
Golden State Warriors forward/center Draymond Green (knee) should be ready for the season opener, according to head coach Steve Kerr. The Warriors are going to be cautious with Green, but feel he has enough time to recover before the season begins. Green hasn't practiced in a week, but his injury is considered minor. This injury […]
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Jonathan Isaac Expected to Play on Wednesday
Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (ankle) was a full participant at shootaround and is expected to play in the preseason game on Wednesday. Isaac was also able to practice on Tuesday, so it appears that he has recovered from his ankle injury. Isaac will likely have a minutes limit on Wednesday, but that's not too […]
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Norman Powell is Not Playing on Wednesday
Toronto Raptors forward Norman Powell (thigh) will sit out against the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday. Powell is dealing with a right thigh contusion, but he's not expected to miss much time. He should be ready to go for Thursday's preseason contest, so the injury is not considered serious. Most fantasy owners will probably want to […]
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Dwight Howard Could Miss Season Opener
Washington Wizards center Dwight Howard (buttocks) visited a specialist in New York and has a piriformis injury. However, the injury isn't considered serious, but Howard's status for the season opener is in question. Head coach Scott Brooks didn't see whether or not Howard would be ready by the opener. It could be too early to […]
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Thaddeus Young Will Play on Wednesday
Indiana Pacers forward Thaddeus Young (foot) missed all of training camp and the beginning of the preseason. Young has been dealing with a foot issue, but will be out there on Wednesday against the Bulls. It sounds like Young is full healthy, but he won't be the best fantasy asset this season. He's expected to […]
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Resting on Tuesday
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (rest) will sit out of Tuesday's preseason game. The Bucks will also be without Khris Middleton, Eric Bledsoe, and Brook Lopez due to rest. The good news is that these are not injuries, so fantasy owners don't need to worry. It appears the Bucks are just being cautious and trying […]
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Denzel Valentine Likely to Miss Entire Preseason
Chicago Bulls forward Denzel Valentine (ankle) isn't ready to practice yet due to a left ankle issue, according to head coach Fred Hoiberg. The Bulls have been cautious with Valentine, and the fact he's not on the practice court is not a promising sign. There is a good chance that Valentine misses all of the […]
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Eric Gordon Won't Play on Tuesday
Houston Rockets shooting guard Eric Gordon (foot) is sitting out against the Shanghai Sharks on Tuesday. Gordon hurt himself during Sunday's contest and it appears he's not ready to play yet. Head coach Mike D'Antoni said Gordon could play if he needed to, but the Rockets are going to be cautious especially in the preseason. […]
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Michael Carter-Williams is Sitting Out on Tuesday
Houston Rockets point guard Michael Carter-Williams (knee) has been ruled out of Tuesday's preseason game against the Shanghai Sharks. He did not play on Sunday versus the Spurs, but the injury was obviously downplayed. MCW believes he'll be fine and ready soon, but the Rockets aren't going to rush him. There is a chance that […]
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Clint Capela is Questionable for Tuesday
Houston Rockets center Clint Capela (hand) is questionable for Tuesday's preseason matchup with the Shanghai Sharks. Head coach Mike D'Antoni said a few days ago that he expects Capela to be fine. The Rockets don't believe the hand injury is serious, so the team is likely take the cautious approach here. It'd be surprising to […]
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Derrick White Likely to Remain in Starting Lineup
San Antonio Spurs point guard Derrick White has seen his fantasy value skyrocket overnight with Dejounte Murray (knee) out for the season. The Spurs seem reluctant to add an additional guard at the moment, according to Jabari Young. It sounds like the Spurs are going to give White a chance to earn himself the starting […]
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Frank Mason III Could Join Starting Lineup
Sacramento Kings shooting guard Frank Mason III got the start at shooting guard during Monday's preseason contest. Bogdan Bogdanovic (knee) is sidelined, so either Mason or Buddy Hield are the most likely candidates to take over the starting spot. Mason is averaging 11.5 points, 5.8 assists and 2.3 steals, while shooting 61.9 percent from the […]
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Stanley Johnson is Back at Practice
Detroit Pistons forward Stanley Johnson (toe) is back at practice after sitting out of Monday's preseason contest. Head coach Dwane Casey said the team was going to give Johnson a few days to rest, but it appears he's ready to go back to work. Johnson is reportedly playing full court, so this issue does not […]
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Kyrie Irving Expects to Practice on Tuesday
Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving (ribs) is expected to participate in portions of practice on Tuesday, according to head coach Brad Stevens. Irving did not play in the preseason finale, but fantasy owners shouldn't be alarmed. This ribs issue is considered minor and the Celtics were just be cautious. Irving expects to be ready […]
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Gordon Hayward to Practice on Tuesday
Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward (back) is expected to return and participate in parts of practice on Tuesday, according to head coach Brad Stevens. Hayward did not play in the preseason finale. He averaged 7.0 points while shooting 25 percent from the floor during the preseason. Fantasy owners shouldn't care too much about his preseason […]
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Devin Booker Hopes to Play in Season Opener
Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker (hand) is hopeful that he can play in the season opener versus the Dallas Mavericks on Oct. 17. Booker was given a six week timetable, but maybe there is a chance that he beats it. He's reportedly been going through most drills and getting up shots with his right […]
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Kyle Anderson Sits Out of Practice
Memphis Grizzlies forward Kyle Anderson (heel) sat out of Monday's practice, but reportedly did want to be out there. However, the Grizzlies are going to be cautious and not rush Anderson back to the court. There is a chance that Anderson plays on Wednesday if he's able to practice on Tuesday. The injury doesn't seem […]
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Jahlil Okafor Hopes to Get on The Court Soon
New Orleans Pelicans center Jahlil Okafor (ankle) said that he's hopeful to get back on the court before the end of the preseason. The Pelicans end their preseason with a back-to-back set on Wednesday and Thursday. Okafor won't be out there unless he's 100 percent which is beginning to sound unlikely. There is a chance […]
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Draymond Green Participates in Shootaround
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (knee) participated in Monday's shootaround, but he'll remain on the sidelines against the Suns. He was able to go through shootaround without any issues. The next step is likely to get Green into a full contact practice. Green might be able to get on the court for Wednesday's contest, […]
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