Dewayne Dedmon Unlikely to Play in Season Opener

Atlanta Hawks center Dewayne Dedmon (ankle) is unlikely to be ready for game action by the beginning of the regular season on Wednesday. Dedmon suffered an avulsion fracture in August and has not played in the preseason. ,Alex Len, Miles Plumlee, and Omari Spellman are going to see increased playing time with John Collins (ankle) […]

Wayne Ellington Won't Play Friday

Miami Heat guard Wayne Ellington (ankle) will be sidelined for the preseason finale on Friday. Ellington's ankle injury has sidelined him for the entire preseason. He has reportedly been making progress and has been a full participant in practice. Head coach Erik Spoelstra said Ellington could play in the season opener despite missing the entire […]

Denzel Valentine Uncertain for Season Opener

Chicago Bulls forward Denzel Valentine (ankle) will not play in Friday's preseason contest against Denver. He is uncertain to be ready for the season opener next week. Valentine hurt his ankle over two weeks ago and hasn't been cleared to play yet. The team will likely want Valentine to get through at least one full […]

Courtney Lee Remains Out on Friday

New York Knicks guard Courtney Lee (neck) will not play in Friday's preseason finale versus the Brooklyn Nets. Head coach David Fizdale said there is no timetable for Lee's return yet. There should be an update early next week, but Lee sounds doubtful for the season opener. There is reportedly pain coming from his neck […]

Derrick White Might Only Miss Two Weeks

San Antonio Spurs point guard Derrick White (heel) might only miss two to four weeks, according to head coach Gregg Popovich. White is dealing with a torn plantar fascia and was originally expected to miss 6-8 weeks. The Spurs are optimistic that White can make it back to the court in half that time. Bryn […]

Rudy Gay Could Miss Season Opener

San Antonio Spurs forward Rudy Gay (heel) is out on Friday and could miss the season opener. Gay is dealing with an inflamed bursa in his heel and is uncertain to be ready by the regular season. Davis Bertans and Marco Belinelli are going to likely see increased playing time with the loss of Gay. […]

Brandon Ingram, Josh Hart Sitting Out Friday

Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram (quad) and guard Josh Hart (hamstring) will not play in Friday's preseason contest. Ingram hurt his quad on Wednesday and is not ready to play yet. The injury does not sound serious, but the Lakers want to be cautious. Hart is reportedly getting rest, but only played 10 minutes […]

Maurice Harkless Will Sit Out on Friday

Portland Trail Blazers forward Maurice Harkless (knee) is sitting out of Friday's preseason game. This is now twice that Harkless has been called probable, but then did not play. Harkless had a knee issue last season that cost him more time than expected. There is a chance that Harkless is not ready by the regular […]

Mohamed Bamba, Jonathon Simmons Will Play Friday

Orlando Magic center Mohamed Bamba (wrist) and guard/forward Jonathon Simmons (personal) are both available to play in Friday's preseason game. Terrence Ross (foot) and Timofey Mozgov are also available, but all four players will have a minutes restriction. Bamba's wrist injury is not considered serious, so he should be healthy for the season opener. He's […]

Dwight Powell Sitting Out on Friday

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Dwight Powell (knee) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's preseason contest. Head coach Rick Carlisle said Powell is fine, but is sitting out in this one due to right knee soreness. This will be the second game this preseason that Powell has missed due to knee soreness. Powell is expected […]

Reggie Jackson Practices on Thursday

Detroit Pistons point guard Reggie Jackson (groin) was able to participate in practice on Thursday. Jackson left Wednesday's preseason contest due to groin tightness. It sounds like the Pistons were just being cautious and Jackson is fine. His durability is a major issue, but Jackson is expected to be the starting point guard this season. […]

George Hill Named Starter for Regular Season

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard George Hill has been named the starter for the regular season, according to head coach Ty Lue. Hill is 3-of-15 from the field this preseason, but is still going to start over Collin Sexton to begin the season. The Cavs are going to ease Sexton into action, but it shouldn't take […]

Dirk Nowitzki Won't Play in Season Opener

Dallas Maverick forward Dirk Nowitzki (ankle) will not play in the Mavericks season opener. This was expected after Nowitzki had a setback in late September. Head coach Rick Carlisle said Nowitzki would likely be out weeks instead of days. DeAndre Jordan is going to start, so Nowitzki will be playing off the bench. Nowitzki has […]

Russell Westbrook is Progressing in Practice

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook (knee) has moved to controllable contact in practice. He isn't fully practicing, but this is a step in the right direction. Head coach Billy Donovan didn't say whether or not Westbrook would be ready for the season opener. Westbrook is coming off arthroscopic knee surgery, but that shouldn't […]

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson Back in Action on Thursday

Brooklyn Nets forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (groin) scrimmaged on Thursday for the first time since August due to a left adductor strain. It's unclear if RHJ will be ready for the season opener. Head coach Kenny Atkinson said the scrimmage was "a step in the right direction." He's expected to join the starting lineup once he's […]

Jahlil Okafor Remains Questionable on Thursday

New Orleans Pelicans center Jahlil Okafor (ankle) is questionable for Thursday's preseason contest against the Raptors. Okafor looked fairly decent this preseason, but hopefully this ankle injury doesn't linger. Regardless, Anthony Davis and Julius Randle are going to see most of the playing time when healthy. It's difficult to see Okafor having basically any fantasy […]

Robert Woods Should Continue to Succeed

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Robert Woods could be a phenomenal WR1 option if Brandin Cooks (concussion) and Cooper Kupp (concussion) don't play in Week 6. However, it sounds like both players are getting close to returning. Although, Woods has been solid just about every week, so he still has value even if Cooks and […]

Cooper Kupp Might Struggle Against Denver

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (concussion) is questionable for Week 6 after suffering a concussion last week. Both Kupp and Brandin Cooks (concussion) practiced on Thursday, so they should be good to go if they can get through Friday without any setbacks. The Broncos defense has not allowed much production from the slot […]

Brandin Cooks Has Great Matchup in Week 6

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Brandin Cooks (concussion) has an excellent matchup lined up for him in Week 6. However, there is still a chance that Cooks is unable to play in this one after suffering a concussion last week. Cooks was able to practice on Thursday, so if he'll be good to go if […]

Todd Gurley is Elite RB1 in Week 6

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley has scored nine touchdowns for the Rams this season and is showing no signs of slowing down. Gurley was able to score three touchdowns on the ground last week. He's been basically unstoppable and should have an excellent game against the Broncos in Week 6. Denver has allowed […]

Jared Goff Looks To Get Back on Track

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff did not perform as expected in Week 5, but it was not all his fault. Goff lost two of his best receivers to concussions last week. Goff was still able to throw for over 300 yards, but did throw two interceptions as well. This week he'll face off against […]

Travis Kelce is Elite Choice for Week 6

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has finished with at least 100 receiving yards or more in three of the last four games. Kelce was able to score a touchdown in the one contest where he didn't hit 100 yards during that span. He'll face a Patriots defense that has allowed four touchdowns to […]

Sammy Watkins Expected to Be Ready for Week 6

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins (hamstring) is practicing in full for Week 6. Watkins was able to play through a questionable tag last week, so he should be fine for this contest. Watkins has been reliable this season when he's been healthy. He goes up against a Patriots secondary that has allowed the […]

Tyreek Hill is Reliable WR1 Against Pats

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill has failed to score or go over 61 receiving yards during the last three games. However, Hill did have to face some difficult pass defenses, but has an easier matchup against the Patriots in Week 6. The Pats defense has allowed the sixth most receptions to opposing wide […]

Kareem Hunt's TD Streak Could Be in Jeopardy

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt brings in a four-game touchdown streak into Week 6. Hunt has rushed for four touchdowns over the last three games, and has scored at least one TD over the last four contests. He'll face a Patriots defense that is allowing 4.4 yards per carry. However, the Pats have […]

Patrick Mahomes Has Easier Week 6 Matchup

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes failed to throw a touchdown for the first time this season during the Week 5 victory over Jacksonville. Mahomes was picked off twice, but still finished the game with over 300 passing yards. He heads into a matchup with the Patriots that have allowed 11 passing touchdowns this season. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.