Robin Lopez Ruled Out Saturday

Chicago Bulls center Robin Lopez has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. This will mark the second straight game that Lopez has been a healthy scratch. It appears the Bulls are fully committed to playing their younger players in the second half of the season. Cristiano Felicio, Lauri Markkanen, Bobby Portis […]

Jimmy Butler Ruled Out for Saturday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Jimmy Butler (knee) has been ruled out of Saturday's game against the Chicago Bulls. The MRI results have yet to be released, but Butler will sit the second night of the back-to-back regardless. There was "some optimism" that Butler did not tear his ACL, according to David Aldridge. Nemanja Bjelica is expected […]

Shane Larkin is Questionable for Saturday

Boston Celtics point guard Shane Larkin (knee) is questionable for Saturday's game against the New York Knicks. He has been sidelined since late January, but has been making progress lately. Larkin was able to return to full practice on Thursday, but his playing time is going to be limited. Marcus Smart (hand) and Terry Rozier […]

Tyreke Evans Ruled Out on Saturday

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Tyreke Evans (ribs) has been ruled out of Saturday's game against the Miami Heat. He injured his rib in the fourth quarter of Friday's loss to Cleveland. Evans was clearly in pain and headed to the locker room and did not return to the contest. He will be kept out of the […]

Aron Baynes Questionable for Saturday

Boston Celtics center Aron Baynes (elbow) is questionable for Saturday's game against the New York Knicks. He injured his elbow in the first quarter of Friday's win over the Detroit Pistons. Baynes was unable to return, and head coach Brad Stevens said after the contest that Baynes' elbow was sore. Daniel Theis and Greg Monroe […]

Rudy Gay Will Play Friday

San Antonio Spurs forward Rudy Gay (heel) will play against the Denver Nuggets on Friday. Gay will have a minutes limit, but will play for the first time since late December. Head coach Gregg Popovich mentioned Gay playing roughly 15-20 minutes against Denver. It would not be surprising if Gay had a minutes limit the […]

Lonzo Ball Will Play on Friday

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball (knee) will play against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday. He will return with a minutes limit and will not play against the Sacramento Kings on Saturday due to rest. Head coach Luke Walton said he's not sure if Ball is going to start or come off the bench. […]

Ricky Rubio is Available on Friday

Utah Jazz point guard Ricky Rubio (hip) will be available to play against the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday. Rubio missed the final three games before the All-Star break. He was playing fantastic basketball before the hip injury, so hopefully he returns to similar form. He's averaging 20.7 points, 7.7 assists, 5.9 rebounds and 1.9 […]

Marreese Speights Will Miss Road Trip

Orlando Magic forward/center Marreese Speights (personal) will not play on the upcoming road trip. Speights is attending a personal matter and will miss the two-game road trip. The Magic play Saturday against the Sixers and Monday versus OKC. Nikola Vucevic (hand) returned to the lineup on Thursday. The Magic have plenty of depth with Bismack […]

Kelly Olynyk Ruled Out for Friday

Miami Heat forward/center Kelly Olynyk (shoulder) has been ruled out of Friday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Head coach Erik Spoelstra said Olynyk is "getting better" but not ready for game action just yet. This was expected, as Olynyk was listed as doubtful on the injury report. He's been making solid progress and should […]

Tyler Ulis is Questionable for Friday

Phoenix Suns point guard Tyler Ulis (back) is considered questionable for Friday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. He did participate in shootaround, but still remains listed as questionable for this contest. Elfrid Payton is starting and playing well at point guard. The Suns still want Devin Booker to handle the ball at point guard […]

Tyson Chandler is Doubtful on Friday

Phoenix Suns center Tyson Chandler (neck) is doubtful to play against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday. He was ruled out of the Suns final game before the All-Star break as well. Chandler is apparently still dealing with the injury and has been unable to practice. He is reportedly seeing a neck specialist on Friday, […]

Reggie Bullock is Expected to Play Friday

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Reggie Bullock (illness) is expected to play against the Boston Celtics on Friday. He is not listed on the injury report, but did miss practice on Wednesday. He was able to return to practice on Thursday, so Bullock is fully expected to play against Boston. He's averaging 15.0 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.9 […]

John Henson is Available on Friday

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center John Henson (hamstring) will be available for Friday's contest against the Toronto Raptors. Head coach Joe Prunty said both Henson and Tyler Zeller (illness) "should be good to go" for Friday's game. Both players were listed as probable on the injury report Thursday. Henson missed the last three games before the All-Star […]

Avery Bradley Ruled Out on Friday

Los Angeles Clippers guard Avery Bradley (groin) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Phoenix Suns. "We are concerned," coach Doc Rivers said on Thursday. It sounds like this is going to be a lingering issue for Bradley and could cost him multiple games. Bradley will be sidelined for the second straight game […]

Marcus Smart is Expected to Play Friday

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (thigh) is expected to play against the Detroit Pistons on Friday. Head coach Brad Stevens says he expects Smart to play after missing 11 games before the All-Star break. He missed those games due to a hand injury, but he's now dealing with a minor thigh issue. Smart has been […]

Danilo Gallinari is Hopeful to Play Friday

Los Angeles Clippers forward Danilo Gallinari (hand) is hopeful to play Friday against the Phoenix Suns. He suffered the injury in Thursday's loss to the Golden State Warriors. The X-rays on Gallinari's bruised right hand came back negative, so that is a good sign. Owners will likely need to wait until later in the day […]

De'Aaron Fox Ruled Out on Thursday

Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox (eye) has been ruled out of Thursday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to pink eye. The Kings have decided to rule him out early, and he won't be in the arena on Thursday. Frank Mason III (foot) is probable for this contest and may draw the start. […]

Alex Abrines is Probable on Thursday

Oklahoma City Thunder shooting guard Alex Abrines (hip) is probable for Thursday's game against the Sacramento Kings. He participated in non-contact work on Tuesday and practiced fully on Wednesday. He suffered an injury on Feb. 14 before the All-Star break. It sounds like a minor injury, so Abrines should be ready to play on Thursday. […]

Chandler Parsons Misses Practice

Memphis Grizzlies forward Chandler Parsons (knee) did not practice on Thursday. Head coach J.B. Bickerstaff said that Parsons' absence was due to his knee injury. He returned to the lineup on Feb. 14 but is in danger of missing Friday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Grizzlies will give Parsons plenty of rest in the […]

De'Aaron Fox is Questionable for Thursday

Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox (eye) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He suffered a cut above his right eye before the All-Star break. Fox did log in 16 minutes during the Rising Stars game, so that is a good sign. Frank Mason III (foot) is questionable for this contest […]

Skal Labissiere is Questionable on Thursday

Sacramento Kings forward/center Skal Labissiere (shoulder) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He was ruled out two to three weeks as of Feb. 1, but he sounds like he's almost ready to play. His shoulder has responded well to the extended rest during the All-Star break. The Kings are expected to […]

Tyler Ulis Did Not Practice Thursday

Phoenix Suns point guard Tyler Ulis (back) did not practice on Thursday. He returned last week from his back injury, but played just nine minutes. Elfrid Payton has been playing well and eating up plenty of minutes as the starting point guard. The Suns are expected to use Devin Booker at point guard on occasion. […]

Tyson Chandler is Getting MRI

Phoenix Suns center Tyson Chandler (neck) sat out of practice on Thursday and is getting an MRI on his neck. Chandler missed Wednesday's game before the All-Star break and the week off apparently did not help. The Suns said they do not plan to rest players this season, but will likely be careful with Chandler. […]

Avery Bradley Ruled Out Thursday

Los Angeles Clippers guard Avery Bradley (groin) has been ruled out of Thursday's game against the Golden State Warriors. This injury could linger the rest of the season, and head coach Doc Rivers said Bradley was 50/50 for this contest. Austin Rivers and Milos Teodosic should pick up a few extra minutes on Thursday. Tyrone […]

Marcus Smart is Probable for Friday

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (thigh) is probable to play against the Detroit Pistons on Friday. He sat out of Thursday's practice due to a thigh bruise. He's been cleared to return from his hand injury, but he has a thigh issue now. The good news is that this thigh issue is said to be […]

Shane Larkin Returned to Practice

Boston Celtics point guard Shane Larkin (knee) returned to full practice on Thursday. He will make the trip to face the Detroit Pistons on Friday. Head coach Brad Stevens said his return date is still to be determined. Marcus Smart (hand) is expected to return on Friday. Larkin won't see more than a handful of […]

Reggie Bullock Returns to Practice

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Reggie Bullock (illness) has returned to practice on Thursday. He sat out on Wednesday, but he's back now and is expected to suit up for Friday's game against Boston. Official confirmation on his status will have to wait until sometime on Friday, but Bullock should be ready to go. He's emerged as […]

Trevor Ariza Will Play Friday

Houston Rockets guard/forward Trevor Ariza (hamstring) returned to practice on Wednesday. He is fully expected to play against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday. He's been working at full speed for at least a week. Ariza may not even have a minutes limit when he returns, but there has been no official confirmation on that yet. […]

Darren Collison Expected to Miss One More Week

Indiana Pacers guard Darren Collison (knee) is expected to miss at least one more week. He's currently at the two-week mark of his projected two- to three-week timetable. Hopefully, Collison will be able to suit up sometime next week, but we'll have to wait and see. Cory Joseph will continue to start with Joseph Young […]