Markelle Fultz in Final Stages of His Return

Philadelphia 76ers guard Markelle Fultz (shoulder) is in the final stages of his return-to-play program. Fultz will ramp up his activities at practice and his conditioning work will increase. The Sixers have not yet announced a timetable, but Fultz is getting close. T.J. McConnell and Jerryd Bayless will lose playing time and value once Fultz […]

Andre Roberson Out At Least Three Games

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Andre Roberson (knee) will not play during the upcoming three-game road trip (Tuesday verus the Lakers, Wednesday versus the Clippers or Sunday versus the Suns). The next chance Roberson will get is next Tuesday against the Blazers. Josh Huestis started on Sunday night but failed to score a single point and […]

Stanley Johnson Doubtful for Wednesday

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Stanley Johnson (hip) is considered doubtful to play in Wednesday's contest against the Miami Heat. It seems likely that Johnson will be forced out of action for the second consecutive game on Wednesday. Reggie Bullock and Luke Kennard have played well lately, and Avery Bradley (groin) is probable to return against Miami. […]

James Johnson is Questionable on Wednesday

Miami Heat forward James Johnson (ankle) is questionable to play against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday. Johnson has missed three straight games, and six of the last seven Heat contests. He's been upgraded from doubtful to questionable, so that is a good sign heading into Wednesday. The Heat have already ruled out Dion Waiters (ankle) […]

Isaiah Thomas to Make Season Debut on Tuesday

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Isaiah Thomas (hip) will make his long-awaited return on Tuesday against the Portland Trail Blazers. Don't bother using Thomas in DFS right away, as he's only expected to play eight to 12 minutes on Tuesday. The Cavs will have restrictions on Thomas over the next few weeks. He's not expected to […]

Avery Bradley Probable on Wednesday

Detroit Pistons guard Avery Bradley (groin) is probable to play against the Miami Heat on Wednesday. Bradley has missed seven games with a right groin strain but is on track to return in Wednesday's contest. Reggie Bullock and Luke Kennard have filled in nicely for Bradley but should see their roles reduced. Kennard will take […]

Victor Oladipo Ruled Out on Wednesday

Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo (knee) has been ruled out of Wednesday's contest against the Milwaukee Bucks. There haven't been any updates on his status since the weekend, and it's not a good sign to be ruled out in advance of Wednesday. Oladipo has now missed four straight games, and he could be looking at […]

Kevin Love is Questionable Against Blazers

Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Kevin Love (illness) is questionable to play against the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday. Love has been playing fantastic lately, and having him sit out would really hurt the Cavs on Tuesday. Love has scored at least 20 points in each of his last six contests. He's averaging 24.5 points, 9.8 rebounds […]

Kyle Kuzma is Questionable for Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma (quadriceps) is questionable to play against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday. Kuzma took another shot to his quad in Monday's loss to Minnesota. This is beginning to be a lingering injury for Kuzma, and it could cause him to rest on Wednesday. The Lakers don't have practice on […]

Eric Gordon Will Start on Wednesday

Houston Rockets shooting guard Eric Gordon will draw the start for James Harden (hamstring) on Wednesday versus the Orlando Magic. Harden will be re-evaluated in two weeks, so Gordon will likely see plenty of starts in the near future. Both Chris Paul and Gordon are going to see heavy usage the next few weeks, and […]

Austin Rivers Questionable on Tuesday

Los Angeles Clippers guard/forward Austin Rivers (Achilles) is questionable to play against the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday. Rivers missed Sunday's game, but the MRI came back clean, so the Clippers expect Rivers to return soon. The team should have an update on his status before tip-off on Tuesday. If Rivers can't go, Jawun Evans will […]