Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (oblique) has been downgraded to unavailable for Thursday's game against the Sacramento Kings. Embiid was previously listed as doubtful and will now miss his 11th consecutive contest due to a right oblique strain. His next opportunity to return will be Saturday against the Utah Jazz. Adem Bona and Andre Drummond […]

Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports that Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier is expected to be released in the near future. Chiang adds that Rozier will not be part of the team's playoff roster, with a formal release anticipated in the coming weeks. The 32-year-old veteran has been away from the team since October […]

Miami Heat forward/center Nikola Jovic (back) is slated to suit up Thursday against the Los Angeles Lakers. Jovic was available during Tuesday's matchup with Charlotte, but he didn't see any playing time. Jovic has been out of action for nearly a month due to a back issue. His minutes will likely be limited with Bam […]

Miami Heat guard/forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. (hip) is unavailable for Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. The 25-year-old will be held out of action during tonight's contest due to hip tightness. With Jaquez Jr. out, Simone Fontecchio and Keshad Johnson will likely be assigned expanded roles. Both turned in impressive outings off the bench […]

Miami Heat forward/center Bam Adebayo (calf) is available for Thursday's matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers. Adebayo was previously listed as probable after sitting out Tuesday's contest due to calf tightness. The 28-year-old big man has been dominant of late, averaging 34.4 points, 9.0 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 2.6 three-pointers, 1.8 steals, and 1.2 blocks across […]

According to Ben Anderson of KSL News in Salt Lake City, Utah Jazz guard/forward Ace Bailey (concussion) is available for Wednesday's matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Bailey missed Sunday's contest against Sacramento while in the league's concussion protocol. If the 19-year-old experiences any setbacks, Andersson Garcia, who recorded three points, 11 rebounds, three assists, two […]

Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said Wednesday that forward/center Pascal Siakam (knee) is making good progress but still lacks a timetable for a return, per Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star. Siakam will miss his seventh straight game tonight due to a right knee sprain. Carlisle thinks the star forward will play again this […]

Nick Friedell of The Athletic reports that Golden State Warriors guard/forward Moses Moody (wrist) hasn't progressed as well as the team had hoped and he remains without a timetable for return. Moody has missed seven consecutive contests due to a sprained right wrist. The Warriors had hoped he would return during their road trip, which […]

Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Naz Reid (ankle) won't play Wednesday against the Utah Jazz. Reid rarely misses time, but a right ankle sprain will keep him sidelined for this contest. The 26-year-old has missed just one other game all season. Anthony Edwards (knee) will also be out, opening up additional minutes for Bones Hyland, Kyle Anderson, […]

Shams Charania of ESPN reports that the Milwaukee Bucks want forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) to shut down for the remainder of the season after he was diagnosed Tuesday with a left knee hyperextension and bone bruise. Antetokounmpo has pushed back on that plan and wants to return to action. The superstar will be re-evaluated in […]

According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the Golden State Warriors are hopeful that guard Stephen Curry (knee) will return before the end of March. Curry has been out of action since the beginning of February due to a right knee injury. He's recently ramped up his on-court activity, but it appears the star guard will […]

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Klay Thompson (rest) will miss Monday's matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans. The 36-year-old veteran forward is out for tonight's contest for rest purposes. He was also out of action during Sunday's 130-120 win over the Cavs. His next chance to return to the floor is on Wednesday at home versus the […]

The Chicago Bulls announced on Monday that guard Anfernee Simons (wrist) recently underwent further evaluation of his left wrist. Simons is making progress and will be re-evaluated in 10 days. He sustained a left wrist fracture on Feburary 24. The earliest date Simons could now return is March 27 against OKC. Jaden Ivey (knee) will […]

The Chicago Bulls announced on Monday that guard Jaden Ivey (knee) continues to make progress in his recovery from left knee soreness and will be re-evaluated in one week. The 24-year-old has been sidelined since the All-Star break, missing 11 consecutive games. With Ivey expected to miss at least three more contests and Anfernee Simons […]

Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports that Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga (knee) will play against the Orlando Magic on Monday. Kuminga was previously listed as questionable due to a knee issue, but he has since been cleared to play. The injury kept him out of four of the previous five games. Besides […]

According to Vinny Benedetto of the Denver Gazette, the Denver Nuggets remain hopeful that forward Peyton Watson (hamstring) will be able to return at some point this week. Watson is recovering from a right hamstring strain that has kept him sidelined since early February. Benedetto reports that the 24-year-old forward is unlikely to play in […]

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (ankle) is unavailable for Monday's matchup against the San Antonio Spurs. Leonard turned his left ankle late during Saturday's loss to the Kings and should be considered day-to-day before Wednesday's game versus the Pelicans. While the two-time Finals MVP is out of action, Bennedict Mathurin could be seen as […]

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Klay Thompson (rest) will miss Thursday's matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies. The 36-year-old veteran forward will sit out tonight's contest to rest. Thompson most recently logged 21 points, one rebound, one assist and two steals during Tuesday's 124-112 loss to the Hawks. His next chance to return to the floor is on […]

According to Ky Carlin of USA Today, Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond (back) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Detroit Pistons. Drummond is dealing with a back issue that will keep him out of action. The Sixers have a very shorthanded frontcourt with Joel Embiid (oblique), Kelly Oubre Jr.(elbow) and Adem Bona […]

Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports that Los Angeles Lakers centers Jaxson Hayes (back) and Maxi Kleber (back) are unavailable for Thursday night's matchup with the Chicago Bulls. Both Hayes and Kleber are dealing with back issues that also kept them sidelined during Tuesday's win against Minnesota. While the two big men are out of action, […]

According to Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com, Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart (hip) is unavailable for Thursday's game against the Chicago Bulls. Smart will be held out of action due to a bruised right hip. The 32-year-old veteran's next opportunity to suit up is on Saturday against the Denver Nuggets. While Smart is out, Luke […]

Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (neck) is available for Thursday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Pritchard is dealing with a lingering neck issue and missed Tuesday's contest against San Antonio, but he's ready to return tonight after a one-game absence. With Pritchard back in action, fewer minutes will be available for Ron Harper, who […]

Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (knee) will miss his second consecutive game on Thursday against the Phoenix Suns. Siakam was previously listed as doubtful on the injury report, but he's since been ruled out. The 31-year-old star forward is dealing with a right knee sprain. With Siakam sidelined, Obi Toppin jumped into the starting five […]

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (Achilles) is unavailable for Thursday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. After recovering from a torn Achilles, Tatum made his campaign debut last week and has seen action in three consecutive contests. However, he will have tonight's game off for injury maintenance. In each of his first three appearances, Tatum […]

According to Michael Scotto of USA Today, Philadelphia 76ers forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (elbow) will miss at least two weeks. Oubre is dealing with a sprain of the lateral collateral ligament in his left elbow. The 30-year-old was already out of action for nearly two months with a knee sprain. With Oubre on the shelf […]

Charlotte Hornets forward/center Grant Williams (knee) is unavailable for Wednesday's matchup with the Sacramento Kings. Williams will sit out the back end of the team's back-to-back due to knee injury management. Williams finished with three points, one rebound, one assist and two steals across 14 minutes during Tuesday's 103-101 win over the Trail Blazers. His […]

Charlotte Hornets guard Coby White (calf) is available to suit up on Wednesday against the Sacramento Kings. White sat out the first leg of the team's back-to-back on Tuesday due to left calf injury management. Since moving to Charlotte, White has averaged 12.3 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 4.0 assists in 18.3 minutes. Sion James and […]

According to Shams Charania of ESPN, Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (knee) is expected to miss at least 10 more days. His ailing right knee will keep him out of action for at least five more games. The superstar guard has already missed 15 consecutive contests. Curry has participated in on-court workouts and will […]

Kyle Neubeck of AllPHLY.com reports that Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe (back) is available to play on Tuesday against the Memphis Grizzlies. Edgecombe previously carried a questionable tag, but he has since been cleared to play after missing three straight games due to a lumbar contusion. In his return, the 20-year-old rookie is expected to […]

Golden State Warriors guard/forward Moses Moody (wrist) is unavailable for Tuesday's matchup with the Chicago Bulls. Moody will be out of action for the fourth consecutive contest due to a sprained right wrist. His next chance to suit up is Friday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. While Moody is on the shelf, Gui Santos will continue […]