Nicolas Batum Expected to Miss A Month

Charlotte Hornets forward Nicolas Batum (finger) suffered an injury during Wednesday's season opener and will be sidelined for a few weeks. He suffered a fractured finger and is expected to miss three to four weeks of action. PJ Washington played well in the opener and should get a boost from this. Batum was already a […]

Enes Kanter Ruled Out Against Raptors

Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Toronto Raptors. Kanter is dealing with a left knee contusion that he suffered during Wednesday's season opener. He's considered day-to-day, so this shouldn't be something that bothers him long-term. Daniel Theis and Robert Williams will see increased playing time without […]

Dario Saric is Fine for Season Opener

Phoenix Suns forward Dario Saric (quad) has been removed from the injury report for Wednesday's season opener against the Sacramento Kings. Saric missed the final week of the preseason due to a quad issue. It was a minor issue and there is no concern over Saric missing this game. He should see around 20 minutes […]

Russell Westbrook, Austin Rivers Fine for Thursday

Houston Rockets guards Russell Westbrook (hand) and Austin Rivers (neck) will be fine for Thursday's season opener against the Milwaukee Bucks. Westbrook dealt with a right hand issue in the preseason, but appears ready to play. It'll be interesting to see how he plays alongside James Harden. Rivers suffered a minor neck injury last week, […]

Robert Williams Has Recovered from Concussion

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams (head) will be active for Wednesday's regular season opener against the Boston Celtics. Williams has fully recovered from the concussion he suffered during the preseason. However, Daniel Theis and Enes Kanter will be in the mix as well. Williams should have some deep league value, assuming he can play at […]

D.J. Augustin to Start in Season Opener

Orlando Magic guard D.J. Augustin will stay in the starting five for Wednesday's season opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He'll be joined alongside Evan Fournier, Aaron Gordon, Jonathan Isaac and Nikola Vucevic. This is the same group that got Orlando into the playoffs last year, so they will lean on them once again to begin […]

Mitchell Robinson Ruled Out for Season Opener

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's season opener against the San Antonio Spurs. Robinson rolled his ankle during Monday's practice and isn't ready to play yet. He is expected to play in Friday's game against the Nets, but we'll wait and see. Bobby Portis, Julius Randle, and Taj […]

Taj Gibson is Available for Wednesday's Opener

New York Knicks forward Taj Gibson (calf) will be available for Wednesday's season opener against the San Antonio Spurs. Gibson has been nursing a sore left calf for about a week. However, he will be ready for Wednesday's contest and could be asked to play big minutes. Mitchell Robinson (ankle) has been ruled out, which […]

Markieff Morris Named Starter for Season Opener

Detroit Pistons forward Markieff Morris will join the starting five for Wednesday's season opener against the Indiana Pacers. Blake Griffin (hamstring, knee) will be sidelined until at least November, so Morris will get some starts to begin the season. Christian Wood will see an increased role off the bench as well. Both players are deep […]

Bruce Brown Jr. Gets the Nod in Starting Five

Detroit Pistons guard Bruce Brown Jr. will join the starting five for Wednesday's season opener against the Indiana Pacers. There were rumors that Luke Kennard may jump Brown in the rotation, but that won't happen right away. Brown is starting but doesn't offer much upside in terms of fantasy production.

Isaiah Thomas Won't Play in Opener

Washington Wizards guard Isaiah Thomas (thumb) won't take the court in Wednesday's season opener against the Dallas Mavericks. The good news is, head coach Scott Brooks said Thomas would be back soon. The Wizards are expected to ease him back into action, but he's been going through practices without any setbacks. Thomas may miss the […]

Nicolas Batum Expected to Play Against Bulls

Charlotte Hornets forward Nicolas Batum (Achilles) is not on the injury report for Wednesday's season opener against the Chicago Bulls. Batum was struggling with a right Achilles issue in the preseason, but he sounds ready for the opener. However, PJ Washington played well in the preseason and could quickly work his way into big minutes […]

Jalen Brunson, Seth Curry Will Play Wednesday

Dallas Mavericks guards Jalen Brunson (hamstring) and Seth Curry (knee) are not on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against the Washington Wizards. Brunson was dealing with a minor hamstring tweak that kept him out of some action during the preseason. Curry had a minor knee contusion, but looks like he's 100 percent ready […]

Cam Reddish Will Start on Thursday

Atlanta Hawks forward Cam Reddish (hip) is going to jump into the starting five for Thursday's season opener against the Detroit Pistons. Reddish will be limited to 25 minutes per game until he's back to full health. He looked decent in the preseason, but is only a deep league option to start the season in […]

Maximilian Kleber to Draw the Start on Wednesday

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Maximilian Kleber is expected to join the starting five for Wednesday's season opener against the Washington Wizards. Dwight Powell (hamstring) is going to be sidelined for the first couple games of the season. Kleber played well in the starting lineup during the preseason, so hopefully that continues into the regular season. He […]

Devin Booker Appears to Be Fine

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (finger) didn't appear to have anything on his hand during Wednesday's shootaround. Booker suffered a sprained left middle finger on Monday, but the injury sounds minor. He should be fine for the season opener and has top 15-20 fantasy upside going into the season.

Willie Cauley-Stein is Making Progress

Golden State Warriors center Willie Cauley-Stein (foot) has been ramping up his activities and did some cutting and running. Cauley-Stein missed the preseason due to a left foot issue, but is about 80 percent right now. Kevon Looney (hamstring) and Marquese Chriss will handle the center spot while Cauley-Stein works his way back to the […]

Klay Thompson Unlikely to Play This Season

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (knee) is unlikely to play this season, according to head coach Steve Kerr. Thompson tore his ACL during the playoffs in June, but underwent surgery to repair it in July. The recovery process normally takes one year, so the Warriors aren't going to rush it. Fantasy owners with an […]

Mitchell Robinson Could Sit Out Wednesday

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (ankle) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's season opener against the San Antonio Spurs. Robinson reportedly rolled his ankle going for a rebound, according to head coach David Fizdale. Veteran forward Taj Gibson (calf) is also questionable for this contest. Bobby Portis and Julius Randle could be asked to […]

Taj Gibson Could Miss Wednesday's Contest

New York Knicks forward Taj Gibson (calf) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's season opener against the San Antonio Spurs. Gibson missed the preseason finale on Friday due to the same calf issue. Bobby Portis would be asked to do more, assuming Gibson doesn't play on Wednesday. The Knicks have a bunch of veteran big […]

Jonas Valanciunas Will Be Limited to Start the Season

Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas (foot) will start in Wednesday's season opener, but he'll be limited to begin the season. He missed the entire preseason due to foot soreness. The Grizzlies don't want to rush him back too soon, so limiting Valanciunas is the best option. It's concerning for fantasy owners, but hopefully the soreness […]

Dwight Powell is Miss Two Games

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Dwight Powell (hamstring) will miss at least the first two games of the season, according to head coach Rick Carlisle. Powell had already been ruled out for Wednesday, but he'll sit out on Friday as well. The Mavs aren't going to rush him back to the court, so he could miss more […]

Rajon Rondo Might Sit Versus Clippers

Los Angeles Lakers guard Rajon Rondo (calf) is questionable for Tuesday's season opener against the Los Angeles Clippers. Head coach Frank Vogel said they will wait until closer to game time before making a final decision. Avery Bradley, Alex Caruso, and Quinn Cook would be asked to pick up extra minutes without Rondo. None of […]

Rodney McGruder Won't Play Against Lakers

Los Angeles Clippers forward Rodney McGruder (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's season opener against the Los Angeles Lakers. He'll join teammate Paul George (shoulder) on the sideline for this one. Maurice Harkless and JaMychal Green will be asked to do more off the bench. Kawhi Leonard will carry the load on offense.

Terry Rozier is Removed From Injury Report

Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (hamstring) has been removed from the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Chicago Bulls. He missed the final game of the preseason due to a left knee issue. It was a minor issue and he'll be fine for the regular season opener. Rozier should have good upside in Charlotte, […]

Blake Griffin Sidelined Until November

Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin (hamstring, knee) will be sidelined until at least the first week of November. Griffin was battling a hamstring issue in camp, but it sounded like he was going to play through it. He's targeting a return around the first week of November, but we'll see if that happens. Griffin has […]

Eric Bledsoe Will Start on Thursday

Milwaukee Bucks guard Eric Bledsoe (ribs) will be in the starting five for Thursday's game against the Houston Rockets. Earlier this month, Bledsoe fractured the cartilage between two of his ribs. Bledsoe isn't 100 percent healthy yet, but he'll play through the pain in the season opener. It sounds like a pain tolerance type of […]

Cameron Johnson is Questionable for Opener

Phoenix Suns forward Cameron Johnson (calf) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's season opener against the Sacramento Kings. Johnson is dealing with a strained calf, but was able to get in some shooting after practice on Tuesday. The Suns may decide to be cautious here and let Johnson rest until he's 100 percent ready. Johnson […]

Kevon Looney Should Be Fine for Opener

Golden State Warriors center Kevon Looney (hamstring) should be fine to suit up for Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Looney tweaked his hamstring in camp and has been rehabbing since then. He's made strong improvements and should be ready for opening day on Thursday. He'll draw the start at center with Willie Cauley-Stein […]

Marquese Chriss Should Play Versus Clippers

Golden State Warriors forward/center Marquese Chriss (toe) is listed as probable for Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Chriss signed a non-guaranteed deal in camp, but played his way onto the final roster. The Warriors are banged up, so Chriss will actually see decent minutes to begin the season. Kevon Looney (hamstring) is expected […]