Evan Turner Practices on Friday

Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Evan Turner (toe) is going through practice on Friday, according to Casey Holdahl. Turner did not play in Game 3 versus the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday. Maurice Harkless drew the start in place of Turner, but he finished with just five points. Harkless played 26 minutes despite Thursday being his […]

Kevin Durant Will Play on Sunday

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (ankle) said he's "good" from the injury he suffered Thursday night. Durant says he will play against the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday. "It’s nothing," KD said. "It was a quick roll. It didn’t completely turn. I’m fine." Durant did head to the locker room before the game ended, […]

Kevin Love Will Play in Game 3

Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Kevin Love (hand) will play in Game 3, according to head coach Ty Lue. "[Love] is good. He’s fine," Lue said. The X-rays were negative on Love's hand, so it sounds like DFS owners will be safe to deploy him on Friday versus the Indiana Pacers. Coach Lue did not put Love […]

Joe Young is Questionable on Friday

Indiana Pacers guard Joe Young (illness) is listed as questionable for Game 3 versus the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday. Young did not play in the first two games of this series. Darren Collison and Cory Joseph are ahead of Young in the rotation, so he does not see much playing time usually. Young did have […]

Stephen Curry Still Isn't Close to Playing

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (knee) is "still not close to playing," according to Marcus Thompson II. There was footage released on Thursday of Curry doing full-court work. However, Thompson's sources say Curry "isn't in the final stages of his rehabilitation." It sounds like Curry will be re-evaluated on Friday, so there should be […]

Ryan Anderson is Probable for Saturday

Houston Rockets forward/center Ryan Anderson (ankle) is probable for Saturday's Game 3 contest versus the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to head coach Mike D'Antoni. Anderson missed the final four games of the regular season and the first two games this postseason. However, the Rockets have taken care of the Wolves easily without Anderson or Luc Mbah […]

John Henson is Doubtful on Friday

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center John Henson (back) is doubtful for Friday's Game 3 versus the Boston Celtics. Henson logged in 37 minutes or more during the first two games in this series. He's averaging 9.5 points, 6.0 rebounds and 3.5 blocks and is the Bucks best rim protector. This is the first time Henson has been […]

Fred VanVleet is Questionable for Game 3

Toronto Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Friday's Game 3 matchup against the Washington Wizards. VanVleet played just three minutes during Game 2, but it will take a lot for him to actually sit out. "You're gonna have to cut my arm off to get me to not feel like […]

Evan Turner Remains Questionable for Game 3

Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Evan Turner (toe) is questionable for Thursday's Game 3 versus the New Orleans Pelicans. Turner is not having a good series, so DFS owners may want to avoid him even if he's playing. Turner finished with zero points, four rebounds, five assists and two steals in 20 minutes during Game 2. […]

JaVale McGee is Questionable for Game 3

Golden State Warriors center JaVale McGee (quadriceps) is questionable for Game 3 versus the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday. McGee said he felt good, but that does not mean a whole lot regarding his status for this contest. McGee has been solid this postseason, averaging 12.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 1.5 blocks through […]

Fred VanVleet Says He'll Be Fine for Game 3

Toronto Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet (shoulder) said he'll be fine for Game 3 versus the Washington Wizards on Friday. "You're gonna have to cut my arm off to get me to not feel like I can play," VanVleet said. However, VanVleet played just three minutes in Game 2 and "he just didn't look right," […]

Luc Mbah a Moute Could Return in Round 1

Houston Rockets forward Luc Mbah a Moute (shoulder) said he won't rule out playing in Round 1 of the playoffs. "I wouldn’t say ‘no.’ But I also want to be smart and do the right thing," Mbah a Moute said. The Rockets have not given him a timetable, but it does sounds like he could […]

Wesley Matthews Expects to Be Cleared This Week

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Wesley Matthews (leg) said he expects to be cleared for basketball activities this week. Matthews has an MRI scheduled Thursday to determine if the stress fracture in his right fibula has healed yet. "By the end of the week, I should be good to go," Matthews said. He missed the final 16 […]

Kristaps Porzingis Could Miss Entire 2018-2019 Season

New York Knicks forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (knee) could miss the entire 2018-2019 season, according to Knicks owner James Dolan. "I’ve been told everything from December to him being out for the season, so I don’t know what to expect on that," Dolan said. Porzingis tore his ACL in February and there is no word of […]

Joel Embiid is Doubtful for Game 3

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (face) is doubtful for Thursday's Game 3 versus the Miami Heat. Embiid has not played a game in April yet due to an orbital fracture but did travel with the team to Miami. Head coach Brett Brown said "everything is still on the table," so there is a chance that […]

Evan Turner is Questionable for Game 3

Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Evan Turner (toe) is questionable for Thursday's Game 3 matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans. Turner suffered a right toe contusion in the second half of Game 2 and did not return to the contest. Al-Farouq Aminu and Maurice Harkless would see increased playing time if Turner does not play in […]

Paul George is Questionable for Game 2

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Paul George (hip) is questionable for Wednesday's Game 2 versus the Utah Jazz. George was limited in practice on Tuesday and head coach Billy Donovan said PG was questionable for Game 2. "[George] did some things in practice, but not much," Donovan said. "We’ll probably see where he’s at after shootaround […]

Joel Embiid Travels With Team to Miami

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (face) traveled with the team to Miami for Games 3 and 4. His status has not been updated, but the Sixers are scheduled to practice later on Wednesday. Embiid had limited practice with non-contact on Tuesday, and head coach Brett Brown continues to keep the details a secret. Embiid is […]

Donovan Mitchell Remains Questionable on Wednesday

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (foot) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's Game 2 contest with the Oklahoma City Thunder. He went through parts of Tuesday's practice, but it sounds like this is likely going to be a game-time decision. Mitchell will go through warmups and then decide whether or not he's going to play, […]

Kyle Korver Will Play in Game 2

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Kyle Korver (illness) has been removed from the injury report. Korver has been battling an illness and missed Monday's practice. However, Korver returned to practice on Tuesday and is fully expected to play in Game 2 against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday. He played just four minutes in Game 1, but head […]

George Hill Will Play in Game 2

Cleveland Cavaliers guard George Hill (back) has been removed from the injury report. He's been dealing with a stiff back, but will be able to play in Game 2 versus the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday. Hill was originally listed as questionable after he missed most of the second half during Game 1. He finished with […]

Ryan Anderson Remains Questionable for Game 2

Houston Rockets forward/center Ryan Anderson (ankle) is questionable for Game 2 versus the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday. He returned to practice on Tuesday and is hopeful to be ready by game time. Anderson missed the final four games of the regular season and the first game of the postseason. The Rockets may wait and see […]

Rodney Hood Misses Morning Shootaround

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Rodney Hood (personal) was excused from morning shootaround due to personal reasons. The details are unclear, but Hood will most likely be back with the team before tip-off. Hood was fairly quiet during Game 1, finishing with nine points, two rebounds, one assist, one steal and one triple in 21 minutes. Kyle […]

Donovan Mitchell Remains Questionable for Game 2

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (foot) is questionable for Game 2 versus the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday. Mitchell went through parts of Tuesday's practice, but it's unclear whether or not he took contact. There is a good chance that Mitchell becomes a game-time decision on Wednesday. The Jazz are going to be cautious with […]

Maurice Harkless is Questionable for Game 2

Portland Trail Blazers small forward Maurice Harkless (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's Game 2 versus the New Orleans Pelicans. Harkless had arthroscopic knee surgery in late March and was able to participate in practice on Monday. Harkless has not played since late March, which has resulted in more playing time for Evan Turner. Harkless was […]

Paul George Continues Non-Contact Work At Practice

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Paul George (hip) did non-contact work during Tuesday's practice. He was also limited to non-contact work during practice on Monday, but OKC fans should not be too worried. George has downplayed the severity of the injury and said he'll "never sit out playoff games." This is likely just the Thunder being […]

Joel Embiid Limited to Non-Contact Work

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (face) is limited to non-contact work during practice on Tuesday. Head coach Brett Brown did not offer much about Embiid's status for Game 3. Embiid wants to be out there, but the Sixers also want to be cautious with their superstar center. He's missed the first two games of the […]

Ryan Anderson is Hopeful to Play in Game 2

Houston Rockets forward/center Ryan Anderson (ankle) is hopeful to play in Game 2 versus the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday. Anderson missed the final four games of the regular season and Game 1 of the postseason. Head coach Mike D'Antoni said on Sunday that Anderson was not quite ready to return to game action, but he […]

Kyle Korver Returns to Practice on Tuesday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Kyle Korver (illness) practiced with the team on Tuesday. He sat out of Monday's practice after playing just four minutes in Game 1 versus the Indiana Pacers. However, head coach Ty Lue wants to get Korver more involved after the Cavs made just eight triples in over 30 attempts during the loss […]

Fred VanVleet is Doubtful on Tuesday

Toronto Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet (shoulder) is doubtful for Tuesday's Game 2 contest versus the Washington Wizards. VanVleet was listed as questionable on Monday, but has been downgraded to doubtful and is likely headed towards a game-time decision on Tuesday. The Raptors want to make sure VanVleet is 100 percent before letting him return […]