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 […]

Ersan Ilyasova Could Start Game 2

Philadelphia 76ers forward Ersan Ilyasova may start at center for Game 2 against the Miami Heat on Monday. Amir Johnson drew the start at center for Game 1, but was replaced by Ilyasova in the second half. This move neutralized Heat center Hassan Whiteside, who played just 12 minutes during Game 1. Head coach Erik […]

Maurice Harkless Questionable for Game 2

Portland Trail Blazers small forward Maurice Harkless (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's Game 2 versus the New Orleans Pelicans. He reportedly ran with resistance bands after Sunday's practice, but it's unclear whether or not Harkless will be able to play on Tuesday. Harkless is still recovering from left knee surgery, but the Blazers continue to […]

Andre Iguodala Expected to Play on Monday

Golden State Warriors guard/forward Andre Iguodala (knee) is fully expected to play in Game 2 versus the San Antonio Spurs on Monday. He suffered a minor leg injury and went to the locker room just before the half. Iggy did start in the second half and his playing time would've likely been higher, but the […]

Donovan Mitchell is Questionable for Game 2

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (foot) is questionable for Wednesday's Game 2 contest versus the Oklahoma City Thunder. An MRI revealed a bruised left foot and his status for Game 2 will be determined some time on Tuesday. ESPN's Chris Haynes said Mitchell would play in Game 2, and even Mitchell himself downplayed the severity […]

Paul George Practiced on Monday

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Paul George (hip) practiced on Monday, but it was non-contact work, according to head coach Billy Donovan. He will be re-evaluated on Monday, but George said he will be ready for Game 2. George dropped 36 points in Game 1 and his absence would be a huge loss to the Thunder. […]

George Hill is Questionable for Game 2

Cleveland Cavaliers guard George Hill (back) is questionable for Wednesday's Game 2 matchup with the Indiana Pacers. He struggled heavily in Game 1, scoring just seven points in 18 minutes. Hill's back reportedly flared up on him during Sunday's loss and that is why he did not see much action in the second half. This […]

Kyle Korver Misses Monday's Practice

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Kyle Korver (foot) did not practice on Monday. He played just four minutes during Sunday's Game 1 versus the Indiana Pacers. Korver was on a minutes limit for Game 1, but his lack of playing time was due to matchup moves by head coach Ty Lue, not because of injury. It sounds […]

Fred VanVleet is Questionable for Game 2

Toronto Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet (shoulder) is questionable for Tuesday's Game 2 against the Washington Wizards. Head coach Dwane Casey said VanVleet was feeling better on Sunday and made it through most of Monday's practice. Kyle Lowry is going to start and see heavy minutes in the playoffs. Delon Wright would serve as the […]

Joel Embiid Won't Play in Game 2

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embidd (face) will not play in Game 2 versus the Miami Heat on Monday. He has cleared concussion protocol, but is still recovering from an orbital fracture. Embiid said there's a "pretty good chance" he'd return for Game 2 or 3, so maybe we see him back in the lineup on […]

Ryan Anderson is Doubtful for Game 1

Houston Rockets forward/center Ryan Anderson (ankle) is doubtful for Game 1 against the Minnesota Timerwolves on Sunday. Head coach Mike D'Antoni said he doesn't think Anderson's ankle is "quite ready" for game action yet. Anderson did do some work in practice on Friday, but it appears the Rockets are going to be cautious with him. […]

Corey Brewer is on Track to Play Sunday

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Corey Brewer (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's Game 1 matchup with the Utah Jazz. It sounds like Brewer is planning on suiting up, but this could be a game-time decision type of situation. OKC will wait and see how Brewer feels after warming up. He should see roughly 30 […]

Alex Abrines Ruled Out on Sunday

Oklahoma City Thunder shooting guard Alex Abrines (concussion) will not play in Sunday's contest against the Utah Jazz. He is still in concussion protocol and did not play in Wednesday's regular season finale. Abrines did not take contact at practice and head coach Billy Donovan did not offer many details on the situation. The Thunder […]

Kyle Korver Will Play in Game 1

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Kyle Korver (foot) will play in Sunday's Game 1 matchup with the Indiana Pacers, according to head coach Ty Lue. Korver is reportedly feeling "much better" after sitting out of Wednesday's regular season finale. He's been dealing with a sore foot for roughly a month now. Korver is only expected to see […]

Malcolm Brogdon Will Have Minute Restrictions

Milwaukee Bucks guard Malcolm Brogdon (knee) is expected to have a minutes limit in Sunday's Game 1 contest versus the Boston Celtics. "I’ll have minute restrictions this next game, the first game of the playoffs, but I’m going to be able to play a high number of minutes," Brogdon said. Tony Snell is likely going […]

Victor Oladipo Expected to Start on Sunday

Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo (foot) is expected to start and play his normal amount of minutes in Sunday's Game 1 matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Bojan Bogdanovic (rest), Thaddeus Young (rest), and Oladipo all sat out of Tuesday's regular season finale. It appears that the Pacers were just being cautious with Oladipo and he […]

Amir Johnson Expected to Start on Saturday

Philadelphia 76ers forward/center Amir Johnson is expected to draw the start at center on Saturday. Head coach Brett Brown confirmed on Friday that Joel Embiid (eye) will not play in Game 1 versus the Miami Heat. There is a chance that Embiid does return during this series. Johnson is expected to join the starting five, […]

JaVale McGee Expected to Start on Saturday

Golden State Warriors center JaVale McGee is expected to draw the start against the San Antonio Spurs for Game 1 on Saturday. However, DFS players should not get too excited about this decision. McGee rarely sees minutes in the 20s and usually does not play more than 12-15 minutes per game. He's been a decent […]