Mason Plumlee Remains Sidelined Saturday

Charlotte Hornets center Mason Plumlee (calf) has been ruled out for Saturday's game vs. Houston due to a strained right calf, his second straight contest out of the mix. P.J. Washington started in his stead Friday and compiled 17 points and six rebounds in place of Plumlee, knocking down five triples, an element that the […]

Cole Anthony Will Miss Fifth Straight Outing

Orlando Magic point guard Cole Anthony (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's contest against the Cavaliers, marking his fifth consecutive game on the sidelines due to a sprained right ankle. Anthony's absence figures to continue paving the way for Gary Harris to remain among the starting five, while Jalen Suggs will serve as the […]

Mo Bamba Will Miss Saturday’s Contest

Orlando Magic center Mo Bamba (back) is a late scratch for Saturday's game vs. Cleveland due to back spasms. Bamba had reportedly been battling the issue throughout the day before being cleared, but the Magic have pumped the brakes and will instead elect to start Robin Lopez in place of the 23-year-old. The absence from […]

Evan Mobley Returns To Action Saturday

Cleveland Cavaliers power forward/center Evan Mobley (elbow) has officially been cleared to suit up for Saturday's game against Orlando. Mobley had missed his team's four previous outings due to a sprained right elbow, with his return likely bumping Dean Wade from the starting unit, which takes away nearly all of the latter's DFS appeal. Having […]

Alec Burks Enters Starting Lineup Saturday

New York Knicks shooting guard/small forward Alec Burks will make his first start of the season Saturday against Atlanta with Kemba Walker (rest) unavailable. Burks figures to share ballhandling duties in the first unit alongside RJ Barrett and Julius Randle, but with Derrick Rose (knee) also out, Burks stands to see a significantly elevated role. […]

Nerlens Noel, Taj Gibson Will Miss Saturday’s Game

New York Knicks centers Nerlens Noel (knee) and Taj Gibson (groin) have been ruled out for Saturday's contest against the Hawks, leaving the team's second unit further shorthanded. Without his two primary backups, Mitchell Robinson could see additional minutes funneled in his direction, but Julius Randle could pitch in at the five as well. Noel […]

Kemba Walker, Derrick Rose Ruled Out For Saturday

New York Knicks point guards Kemba Walker (rest) and Derrick Rose (ankle) will be sidelined for Saturday's contest against the Hawks. The absence of the veteran duo figures to funnel the vast majority of PG minutes in the direction of Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett, while Alec Burks will stand to take on an elevated […]

PJ Dozier Sustains Torn ACL, Out For Rest Of The Year

Denver Nuggets shooting guard PJ Dozier (knee) has been confirmed to have sustained a torn left ACL, an injury that will sideline him for the remainder of the 2021-22 season. Dozier appeared in 18 games for Denver this year and he struggled from the field to the tune of shooting 36.4 percent overall, while averaging […]

Anfernee Simons Earns Questionable Tag For Wednesday

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Anfernee Simons (illness) has been deemed questionable to play in Wednesday's contest against the Kings due to an illness. Simons has not yet missed a game this season, having become an integral member of the team's second unit while on pace for new career highs at 11.6 points per game […]

Zach Collins Returns To Practice Activities

San Antonio Spurs power forward/center Zach Collins (ankle) has recently ramped up his basketball activities as a return to game action is on the horizon. Collins is set to miss at least one more month after a pair of surgeries to help repair a stress fracture in his left foot. Having inked a highly protected […]

Luka Garza Draws Second Straight Start Wednesday

Detroit Pistons center Luka Garza will start Wednesday's contest against Milwaukee, his second consecutive outing among the starting five while Isaiah Stewart serves his two-game suspension. Garza's presence with the first unit is unlikely to last beyond Wednesday, but he still holds sizable DFS appeal due to his low price tag. In just 17 minutes […]

Javonte Green Rejoins Starting Five Wednesday

Chicago Bulls small forward Javonte Green has been elevated to the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Houston. Green previously enjoyed a seven-game stretch among the starting five earlier this year, but he had since settled into a role with the team's second unit. While his production has not fluctuated much irrespective of when he […]

Devonte' Graham Returns To Action Wednesday

New Orleans Pelicans point guard Devonte' Graham (foot) has been cleared to play in Wednesday's game against the Wizards. Graham had missed the team's three previous outings due to a sore left foot, with his return bumping Tomas Satoransky from the starting five. Graham is one of 17 players in the league to enter play […]

Precious Achiuwa, Yuta Watanabe Will Suit Up Wednesday

Toronto Raptors center Precious Achiuwa (shoulder) and shooting guard/power forward Yuta Watanabe (calf) have been cleared to play in Wednesday's game against Memphis. Achiuwa could see a slight minutes bump due to the absence of Khem Birch (knee), although the 22-year-old's role has remained steady across his first 15 games. Watanabe will be making his […]

OG Anunoby, Khem Birch Will Miss Wednesday’s Game

Toronto Raptors small forward OG Anunoby (hip) and center Khem Birch (knee) have been ruled out for Wednesday's contest against the Grizzlies. Anunoby's absence now increases to four straight games that he has been sidelined due to a left hip pointer, with Scottie Barnes taking on a larger role on the wing in his absence. […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Likely To Miss At Least Three Games

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (ankle) has been officially ruled out for Wednesday's game against Utah due to a sprained right ankle, which is also likely to keep him out at least two additional games as well. Head coach Mark Daigneault made it clear that the Thunder would prioritize Gilgeous-Alexander's long-term health and […]

Kevin Porter Jr. Returns To Action Wednesday

Houston Rockets point guard Kevin Porter Jr. (thigh) has been given the green light to get back on the floor for Wednesday's contest against Chicago. Porter Jr.'s absence ends at three games, with his presence likely leading to decreased ballhandling duties for Jalen Green and Eric Gordon. The 21-year-old southpaw has fired up double-digit shot […]

Doug McDermott Remains Sidelined Wednesday

San Antonio Spurs small/power forward Doug McDermott (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Atlanta due to continued inflammation in his right knee. With McDermott down, Keita Bates-Diop will again join the starting five, although he only played 19 minutes with the same role Monday. The absence of the sharpshooting McDermott has opened […]

Darius Garland Receives Green Light To Play Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers point/shooting guard Darius Garland (neck) has been cleared to play in Wednesday's contest against the Suns and he will hold down his usual spot among the starting five. After a brief two-game absence earlier in the year, Garland has seen his minutes and usage skyrocket in the absence of backcourt mate Collin Sexton […]

Robert Williams III, Josh Richardson Out On Wednesday

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (illness) and shooting guard Josh Richardson (illness) have both been ruled out for Wednesday's contest against Brooklyn due to non-COVID-19 illnesses. The positive for Williams is that his knee is not the root of his absence, an indicator that a return to action likely won't be far off. Williams […]

Doug McDermott Will Miss Monday’s Contest

San Antonio Spurs small/power forward Doug McDermott (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Suns due to right knee inflammation. McDermott previously missed three games earlier this year, opening the door for Devin Vassell and Lonnie Walker IV to take on elevated roles within the offense. On Monday, Keita Bates-Diop will shift […]

Alex Caruso Will Miss Monday’s Contest

Chicago Bulls point/shooting guard Alex Caruso (wrist) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Indiana due to a wrist bruise. The absence will mark the first of the year for Caruso, who has shifted into the starting five for the past five games; in that stretch, he has averaged 6.0 points, 6.6 rebounds and […]

Romeo Langford Returns For Monday’s Contest

Boston Celtics small forward Romeo Langford (ankle) has been given the green light to suit up for Monday's game against the Rockets. Langford did not miss a game due to a sprained ankle, but he could see an elevated role in Boston's second unit without Josh Richardson (illness) available for the time being. Having scored […]

Josh Richardson Will Miss Monday’s Contest

Boston Celtics shooting guard Josh Richardson (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Rockets due to a non-COVID-19 illness. Richardson's absence marks his fourth this season, paving the way for Dennis Schroder to be the top scoring option within the second unit, while Romeo Langford could see some added run in his […]

Jaylen Brown Faces Minutes Cap Monday

Boston Celtics shooting guard/small forward Jaylen Brown (hamstring) is making his return to action Monday following an eight-game absence, but it will come with a caveat: his minutes will be capped. Head coach Ime Udoka indicated that the team would run Brown for roughly "four six-minute stints," which would put his ceiling around 24 minutes […]

Bogdan Bogdanovic Cleared To Suit Up Monday

Atlanta Hawks point/shooting guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (quad) will play in Monday's game against the Celtics despite previously having been listed as questionable due to a right quad contusion. Bogdanovic has started each of the first 16 games that he has appeared this season, but his production has fluctuated on a nightly basis to the tune […]

Robert Williams III Rejoins Starting Five Monday

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (knee) has been given the green light to both suit up and start Monday's game against the Rockets. Williams had missed the previous three contests due to left knee tendinopathy, with his return bumping Grant Williams from the starting five. Prior to getting banged up, Williams had reeled off […]

Kevin Porter Jr. Misses Third Straight Game Monday

Houston Rockets point guard Kevin Porter Jr. (thigh) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Celtics as he continues to battle a left thigh contusion. Porter's absence will mark his third straight, with Jalen Green and Eric Gordon having taken over primary PG duties without the southpaw on the floor. The 21-year-old has […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Will Miss Monday’s Game

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's contest against the Hawks due to a sprained right ankle. The absence will be the first of the season for Gilgeous-Alexander, who has struggled mightily from the field over his past four games (27.4% overall). Without their leading scorer active, the […]

P.J. Washington Remains Sidelined Monday

Charlotte Hornets power forward/center P.J. Washington (elbow) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Wizards. Washington has been sidelined since Nov. 3 due to a hyperextended left elbow, although he should be nearing a return to action relatively soon. Even when healthy, Miles Bridges' emergence has pushed Washington to the team's second unit, […]