Rajon Rondo Medically Cleared To Play

Los Angeles Lakers guard Rajon Rondo (thumb) has been medically cleared to play in Tuesday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Head coach Frank Vogel has not committed to Rondo being ready for the Game 1 contest. More information should be known later in the day. Alex Caruso would continue to see increased playing time […]

Ersan Ilyasova Ruled Out For Tuesday

Milwaukee Bucks forward Ersan Ilyasova (elbow) has been ruled out for Tuesday's Game 1 against the Orlando Magic. The Bucks are not going to risk any of their veterans at less than 100 percent health. Milwaukee should win this series comfortably whether or not IIyasova is on the court. Marvin Williams should absorb most of […]

Gordon Hayward Left On Crutches

Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward (foot) left the arena on crutches after Monday's Game 1 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. His right foot was in a walking boot, but maybe this is the organization being cautious. Hayward was unable to put any weight on it after he left the game. He'll undergo an MRI, so […]

C.J. McCollum Available For Game 1

Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum (back) is available for Tuesday's Game 1 versus the Los Angeles Lakers. He was able to drop 25 points through 44 minutes during Thursday's contest despite dealing with a small fracture in his vertebra. McCollum is a little banged up, but he has shown that he can produce through […]

Zach Collins Ruled Out For Game 1

Portland Trail Blazers center Zach Collins (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's Game 1 versus the Los Angeles Lakers. Head coach Terry Stotts mentioned that Collins was dealing with some soreness and inflammation in the top left of his ankle. He'll likely be day-to-day, so who knows if he'll be able to suit up […]

Danuel House Expected To Play Versus Thunder

Houston Rockets forward Danuel House (toe) is expected to be available for Game 1 versus the Oklahoma City Thunder. He practiced on Sunday, but the team might wait until warmups on game day before making the final decision. Russell Westbrook (quad) has already been ruled out, so the team can't afford to lose another big […]

Russell Westbrook Won't Play Tuesday

Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook (quad) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The MRI revealed a strained right quad, which means Westbrook could miss more than just one game. James Harden is going to be asked to do everything without Westbrook available. Eric Gordon, Austin Rivers and Ben McLemore […]

Evan Fournier Returns To Practice

Orlando Magic guard Evan Fournier (illness) returned to practice over the weekend and is expected to play in Game 1 versus the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday. Both Fournier and Terrence Ross (illness) were able to practice and it appears are ready to suit up for the beginning of their playoff series. Fournier has struggled during […]

Terrence Ross Removed From Injury Report

Orlando Magic guard Terrence Ross (illness) was removed from the injury report ahead of Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. He was battling a stomach bug, but was able to practice over the weekend. It doesn't sound like the team plans to restrict him at all, but more information should be known on Tuesday. He's […]

Aaron Gordon Might Sit Out On Tuesday

Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon (hamstring) is expected to be a game-time decision for Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. He was able to get through his third straight non-contact session on Monday. Head coach Steve Clifford said Gordon continues to get better, but isn't quite 100 percent yet. Nikola Vucevic and Evan Fournier would […]

Luguentz Dort Unlikely To Play Versus Houston

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (knee) is unlikely going to suit up for Tuesday's Game 1 against the Houston Rockets. Head coach Billy Donovan said Dort is progressing well and will hopefully be ready sooner rather than later. Dort was expected to be the primary defender on James Harden, so losing him is going […]

Kendrick Nunn Sent To The Bench For Game 1

Miami Heat guard Kendrick Nunn will come off the bench with the second unit for Tuesday's game against the Indiana Pacers. The team has decided to shake up their starting five to kick off their playoff series. That being said, Goran Dragic is expected to jump into the starting five alongside Jimmy Butler. Nunn has […]

Kristaps Porzingis Probable For Game 1

Dallas Mavericks center Kristaps Porzingis (heel) is listed as probable for Monday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. He has not played since August 11 due to a left heel contusion. However, the team was likely holding him out to be cautious since they didn't have much to play for during the last few seeding […]

Patrick Beverley Questionable Versus Dallas

Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley (calf) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. Head coach Doc Rivers mentioned that he's hopeful Beverley will be available, but it sounds like it'll be a game time decision. Landry Shamet (foot) is also questionable for this contest, which means the Clippers could be […]

Landry Shamet Questionable For Monday

Los Angeles Clippers guard Landry Shamet (foot) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. He was unable to play Wednesday or Friday due to a left foot sprain. The Clippers could be without him for Game 1, but Shamet hasn't been sharp during the bubble games. Reggie Jackson, Rodney McGruder and […]

OG Anunoby Playing Against Brooklyn

Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby (knee) will play in Game 1 versus the Brooklyn Nets on Monday. He played the first six seeding games before suffering a right knee injury that forced him to miss the final two contests. Anunoby is not expected to be limited and should be heavily used in an attempt to […]

Serge Ibaka Will Play In Game 1

Toronto Raptors center Serge Ibaka (knee) will suit up for Monday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. He only played in five of the seeding games due to a lingering knee issue. The team is likely going to be cautious going forward and could restrict him during Game 1. Chris Boucher could see a few more […]

Mike Conley Leaves The Bubble

Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley (personal) has left the bubble and won't be available for Monday's game against the Denver Nuggets. Conley made it clear that he would be leaving the bubble to be present for the birth of his child. It's unknown how long Conley will be gone, so the team could end up […]

Ed Davis Will Miss First Round

Utah Jazz center Ed Davis (knee) has been ruled out for the entire first round versus the Denver Nuggets. The team mentioned that he will be re-evaluated in a few weeks, which means he could miss more than just the first round. He was averaging 10.8 minutes per game this season. Those minutes will be […]

Will Barton Ruled Out For Game 1

Denver Nuggets forward Will Barton (knee) has been ruled out for Game 1 versus the Utah Jazz. He'll be joined by Gary Harris (hip) on the sideline for Monday's contest. Both players continue to battle lingering injuries and it's unclear if they will take the court during the postseason. Michael Porter Jr. and Torrey Craig […]

Gary Harris Not Suiting Up Monday

Denver Nuggets guard Gary Harris (hip) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Utah Jazz. He won't suit up for Game 1, but hasn't played at all since the season resumed. It's unclear if Harris will play at all during the postseason. Torrey Craig and Michael Porter Jr. will see increased playing time […]

Michael Carter-Williams Doubtful For Tuesday

Orlando Magic guard Michael Carter-Williams (foot) is listed as doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Over the weekend, the team said that Carter-Williams was day-to-day. It sounds like the team is going to take the cautious approach here and give Carter-Williams plenty of time to rest up. D.J. Augustin and Terrence Ross will […]

Dennis Schroder Available Versus Clippers

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Dennis Schroder (conditioning) is available for Friday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. He recently cleared quarantine after re-entering the bubble. Chris Paul (hand) won't be available for this one, so Schroder is expected to get plenty of run. The Thunder aren't playing for anything, but could use this game to […]

Bulls Fire Head Coach Jim Boylen

Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen has been fired by the organization on Friday. He replaced Fred Hoiberg in 2018, but had little success during his time in Chicago. Boylen only won 39 games and lost 84 during his stint with the team. Zach LaVine and Lauri Markkanen expressed their displease with Boylen during the […]

Serge Ibaka Won't Suit Up Friday

Toronto Raptors center Serge Ibaka (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Denver Nuggets. He will get the day off along with most of the starting unit. He is battling a knee issue, but it is not considered to be serious. Chris Boucher should get all the minutes he can handle and […]

OG Anunoby Not Playing Friday

Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Denver Nuggets. Most of the Raptors starters are going to rest in this fairly meaningless game. Terence Davis and Norman Powell are expected to see significant playing time here, so both should be reliable DFS options. However, that is assuming […]

Michael Porter Jr. Resting Versus Raptors

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (rest) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Toronto Raptors. This appears to be a smart move considering Porter's injury history and he's averaging 33.3 minutes per game during the bubble. Fantasy owners shouldn't expect any of the Nuggets starters to see much playing time in this […]

Bryn Forbes Won't Play Versus Jazz

San Antonio Spurs guard Bryn Forbes (quad) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Utah Jazz. The team is going to be cautious here, especially with Forbes battling left quad soreness. Keldon Johnson will be asked to play significant minutes off the bench in Thursday's game. He'll be an interesting low-cost DFS option […]

Kristaps Porzingis Downgraded To Doubtful

Dallas Mavericks center Kristaps Porzingis (heel) has been downgraded to doubtful for Thursday's game against the Phoenix Suns. He was listed as questionable on Wednesday, but it sounds like the Mavs want to be cautious here. This game doesn't have any value in terms of playoff seeding, so the team will likely opt to rest […]

Rui Hachimura Ruled Out On Thursday

Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura (quad) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Boston Celtics. He was a late scratch from the Wizards' bubble finale, but the team wants to be cautious with their young forward. Johnathan Williams is expected to draw the start with Moritz Wagner getting more minutes as well. Neither […]