Shabazz Napier Remains Out of Practice

Brooklyn Nets guard Shabazz Napier (hamstring) is still not practicing after he suffered a hamstring injury earlier this month. Napier has reportedly been at shooting drills, but not practicing yet. Hamstring issues have a tendency to linger, so Napier could miss the beginning of the season. Regardless, Napier is likely going to be the third […]

Bulls Claim Tyler Ulis

The Chicago Bulls have claimed guard Tyler Ulis off waivers. Ulis was waived by the Golden State Warriors last Friday. He'll sign a two-way deal with the Bulls, but is expected to see most of his time in the G-League. Ulis had two below average seasons with the Suns and does not have much upside […]

Russell Westbrook is Uncertain for Opener

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook (knee) could be in danger of missing the regular season opener. Westbrook had an arthroscopic knee procedure in September and is not full healthy yet. Head coach Billy Donovan has not said much about Westbrook's status lately. It seems unlikely that Westbrook is going to be ready to […]

Courtney Lee Practices on Sunday

New York Knicks guard Courtney Lee (neck) was a full participant in Sunday's practice. He did not play at all during the preseason. This is the first time he's done anything since his neck issue. The Knicks begin the regular season on Wednesday, and Lee said he'll be ready for the opener. It's unclear what […]

Lance Thomas Doesn't Practice on Sunday

New York Knicks power forward Lance Thomas (knee) did not participate in practice on Sunday. Kristaps Porzingis (knee) is sidelined for the foreseeable future, which means Thomas will begin the season as the starting power forward. Thomas sitting out on Sunday was likely just the Knicks being cautious. He's not the best target for fantasy […]

Jonas Valanciunas is Fine With Bench Role

Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas said that he is fine with coming off the bench for certain matchups. Head coach Nick Nurse said that he will be mixing up the starting five based on their opponent. Serge Ibaka and Valanciunas could come off the bench at certain times this season. This sounds like a decrease […]

Draymond Green Will Likely Have Minutes Limit

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (knee) will likely have a minutes limit to begin the regular season, according to head coach Steve Kerr. Green was forced to miss most of the preseason, but did play in the final two games. His sore knee does not seem serious, but the Warriors want to be cautious […]

Stephen Curry Misses Practice But Will Play in Opener

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (rest) did not play in Sunday's scrimmage. Head coach Steve Kerr said Curry's absence was due to rest purposes and not because of any type of injury. Curry will be ready to go for the regular season opener on Tuesday. Fantasy owners don't have anything to worry about right […]

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Headed for Treatment

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (knee) went back to Los Angeles to get treatment for tendinitis in his right knee. However, he has been cleared to practice and will be ready for the season opener next week. Although, tendinitis is the kind of issue that tends to linger, so this could be an issue […]

Jamal Crawford is Talking with Suns

Free-agent guard Jamal Crawford is discussing a potential deal with Phoenix Suns interim general manager James Jones and head coach Igor Kokoskov on Friday. The Suns are looking for depth at the guard position and the veteran Crawford could be a potential fit. It's surprising that Crawford wouldn't want to play for a more competitive […]

John Collins Will Miss First Three Games

Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (ankle) had a non-surgical procedure on Oct. 8, but will miss the first three games of the regular season. Collins will be re-evaluated on October 22, so that means he can't play to start off the regular season. Collins underwent an MRI which revealed mild inflammation and soreness in his […]

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 […]