Josh Richardson is Questionable for Game 5

Miami Heat guard/forward Josh Richardson (shoulder) is considered questionable for Tuesday's Game 5 against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Heat originally called the injury a contusion, but have now changed it to a sprain. Richardson said he was going to play, and he did fight through the issue during Game 4. Losing Richardson would be a […]

Manu Ginobili Fully Expected to Play in Game 5

San Antonio Spurs guard/forward Manu Ginobili (knee) is fully expected to play in Game 5 versus the Golden State Warriors. He briefly went down during Game 4 after banging his knee. However, Ginobili continued to play through the fourth quarter and is fully expected to be fine for Game 5. Ginobili was a huge factor […]

Fred VanVleet is Doubtful for Game 5

Toronto Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet (shoulder) is listed as doubtful for Game 5 versus the Washington Wizards on Wednesday. It's not a good sign that VanVleet is considered doubtful two days in advance of the contest. However, VanVleet was able to get up some shots during Monday's practice. The Raptors are going to continue […]

Kevin Durant, Shaun Livingston Will Play in Game 4

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (ankle) and guard Shaun Livingston (ankle) are both expected to play in Sunday's Game 4 versus the San Antonio Spurs. Both players went through practice on Saturday and are fully expected to play their normal amount of minutes on Sunday. Durant has downplayed the severity of the issue and […]

Tristan Thompson Will Play in Game 4

Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Tristan Thompson will come off the bench for Sunday's Game 4 versus the Indiana Pacers, according to head coach Ty Lue. Thompson has played a total of two minutes in this series, but coach Lue believes Thompson brings a toughness that the Cavs have been lacking. DFS owners should not take the […]

George Hill is Questionable on Sunday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard George Hill (back) is questionable for Sunday's Game 4 versus the Indiana Pacers. An MRI on Hill's back revealed nothing major, so that's a relief for Cleveland. Hill continues to be bothered by back spasms, but will receive treatment and be re-evaluated after warmups. It sounds like Hill is basically a game-time […]

Josh Richardson Expects to Play in Game 5

Miami Heat guard/forward Josh Richardson (shoulder) says he plans to play in Tuesday's Game 5 versus the Philadelphia 76ers despite shoulder issue. Richardson suffered a sprained AC joint in his left shoulder, according to Shams Charania. However, the Heat are calling the injury a contusion and Richardson is expected to play Tuesday after getting a […]

Fred VanVleet is Doubtful for Game 4

Toronto Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet (shoulder) is doubtful for Sunday's Game 4 matchup with the Washington Wizards. He was originally listed as questionable, but VanVleet has now been downgraded to doubtful. He was forced to miss Game 3, but VanVleet said he did not anticipate sitting out any games. The Raptors are taking the […]

John Henson Ruled Out for Game 4

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center John Henson (back) has been ruled out of Sunday's Game 4 versus the Boston Celtics. He was listed as doubtful after sitting out Game 3, so it's not a surprise to see him inactive again. Tyler Zeller drew the start for Henson, but Thon Maker and Jabari Parker were the players that […]

John Henson is Doubtful for Game 4

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center John Henson (back) is doubtful for Sunday's Game 4 versus the Boston Celtics. Henson was forced to miss Friday's contest and it sounds like his status has not changed much. Tyler Zeller drew the start on Friday, but finished with two points and three rebounds in 19 minutes. Jabari Parker scored 17 […]

Maurice Harkless is Questionable for Game 4

Portland Trail Blazers small forward Maurice Harkless (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's Game 4 versus the New Orleans Pelicans. He did not play well in Thursday's loss and could be dealing with soreness from his knee procedure last month. Harkless was playing fantastic before his surgery, but he may have come back too […]

Evan Turner is Questionable for Game 4

Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Evan Turner (toe) is questionable for Saturday's Game 4 versus the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday. Turner went through parts of practice on Friday, so he might play after sitting out Game 3. Maurice Harkless (knee) is also being listed as questionable for this contest. Shabazz Napier and Pat Connaughton would […]

Donovan Mitchell is Questionable for Game 3

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (foot) is questionable for Saturday's Game 3 versus the Oklahoma City Thunder. Mitchell scored a game-high 28 points in 43 minutes during Game 2. He was a game-time call for that contest, so he should be good to go for Saturday's game as well. The Jazz are likely just being […]

Kevin Durant, Shaun Livingston Expected to Play Sunday

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (ankle) and guard Shaun Livingston (ankle) practiced on Saturday and are expected to play on Sunday's contest against the San Antonio Spurs. Head coach Steve Kerr said Livingston should be OK and that Livingston's injury is worse than Durant's ankle. It does not sound like either player is going […]

George Hill is Questionable for Game 4

Cleveland Cavaliers guard George Hill (back) is questionable for Game 4 versus the Indiana Pacers on Sunday. Head coach Ty Lue said Hill is having an MRI and he could potentially miss Sunday's contest. Hill's back has been an issue for him since Game 1, but he continues to fight through the pain. There likely […]

Tyler Johnson is Expected to Play on Saturday

Miami Heat guard Tyler Johnson (thumb) is expected to play in Game 4 versus the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday. Johnson hurt his left hand in the first quarter, but played through it. The X-rays on Johnson's hand came back negative, so it sounds like he'll be good to go for Saturday's contest. Johnson's minutes took […]

Evan Turner Practices on Friday

Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Evan Turner (toe) is going through practice on Friday, according to Casey Holdahl. Turner did not play in Game 3 versus the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday. Maurice Harkless drew the start in place of Turner, but he finished with just five points. Harkless played 26 minutes despite Thursday being his […]

Kevin Durant Will Play on Sunday

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (ankle) said he's "good" from the injury he suffered Thursday night. Durant says he will play against the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday. "It’s nothing," KD said. "It was a quick roll. It didn’t completely turn. I’m fine." Durant did head to the locker room before the game ended, […]

Kevin Love Will Play in Game 3

Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Kevin Love (hand) will play in Game 3, according to head coach Ty Lue. "[Love] is good. He’s fine," Lue said. The X-rays were negative on Love's hand, so it sounds like DFS owners will be safe to deploy him on Friday versus the Indiana Pacers. Coach Lue did not put Love […]

Joe Young is Questionable on Friday

Indiana Pacers guard Joe Young (illness) is listed as questionable for Game 3 versus the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday. Young did not play in the first two games of this series. Darren Collison and Cory Joseph are ahead of Young in the rotation, so he does not see much playing time usually. Young did have […]

Stephen Curry Still Isn't Close to Playing

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (knee) is "still not close to playing," according to Marcus Thompson II. There was footage released on Thursday of Curry doing full-court work. However, Thompson's sources say Curry "isn't in the final stages of his rehabilitation." It sounds like Curry will be re-evaluated on Friday, so there should be […]

Ryan Anderson is Probable for Saturday

Houston Rockets forward/center Ryan Anderson (ankle) is probable for Saturday's Game 3 contest versus the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to head coach Mike D'Antoni. Anderson missed the final four games of the regular season and the first two games this postseason. However, the Rockets have taken care of the Wolves easily without Anderson or Luc Mbah […]

John Henson is Doubtful on Friday

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center John Henson (back) is doubtful for Friday's Game 3 versus the Boston Celtics. Henson logged in 37 minutes or more during the first two games in this series. He's averaging 9.5 points, 6.0 rebounds and 3.5 blocks and is the Bucks best rim protector. This is the first time Henson has been […]

Fred VanVleet is Questionable for Game 3

Toronto Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Friday's Game 3 matchup against the Washington Wizards. VanVleet played just three minutes during Game 2, but it will take a lot for him to actually sit out. "You're gonna have to cut my arm off to get me to not feel like […]

Evan Turner Remains Questionable for Game 3

Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Evan Turner (toe) is questionable for Thursday's Game 3 versus the New Orleans Pelicans. Turner is not having a good series, so DFS owners may want to avoid him even if he's playing. Turner finished with zero points, four rebounds, five assists and two steals in 20 minutes during Game 2. […]

JaVale McGee is Questionable for Game 3

Golden State Warriors center JaVale McGee (quadriceps) is questionable for Game 3 versus the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday. McGee said he felt good, but that does not mean a whole lot regarding his status for this contest. McGee has been solid this postseason, averaging 12.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 1.5 blocks through […]

Fred VanVleet Says He'll Be Fine for Game 3

Toronto Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet (shoulder) said he'll be fine for Game 3 versus the Washington Wizards on Friday. "You're gonna have to cut my arm off to get me to not feel like I can play," VanVleet said. However, VanVleet played just three minutes in Game 2 and "he just didn't look right," […]

Luc Mbah a Moute Could Return in Round 1

Houston Rockets forward Luc Mbah a Moute (shoulder) said he won't rule out playing in Round 1 of the playoffs. "I wouldn’t say ‘no.’ But I also want to be smart and do the right thing," Mbah a Moute said. The Rockets have not given him a timetable, but it does sounds like he could […]

Wesley Matthews Expects to Be Cleared This Week

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Wesley Matthews (leg) said he expects to be cleared for basketball activities this week. Matthews has an MRI scheduled Thursday to determine if the stress fracture in his right fibula has healed yet. "By the end of the week, I should be good to go," Matthews said. He missed the final 16 […]

Kristaps Porzingis Could Miss Entire 2018-2019 Season

New York Knicks forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (knee) could miss the entire 2018-2019 season, according to Knicks owner James Dolan. "I’ve been told everything from December to him being out for the season, so I don’t know what to expect on that," Dolan said. Porzingis tore his ACL in February and there is no word of […]