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LeBron James Won't Be Traded, Per Agent
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's game with the Knicks at Madison Square Garden. But the biggest story surrounding the multi-time MVP isn't his health but whether he'll remain a Laker. Recent reports have surfaced suggesting he could be on his way out of Los Angeles. However, his agent, Rich […]
Dennis Clausen
Tyus Jones Done For Rest Of Friday Night
Washington Wizards guard Tyus Jones (ankle) won't return to Friday's matchup with the Washington Wizards. He struggled before the injury and ended the night with six points off 2-for-7 shooting. Washington's next contest is on Sunday versus the Los Angeles Clippers, and it's certainly possible that Jones will carry some kind of injury designation heading […]
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Jakob Poeltl Will Return Against Houston
Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (ankle) will return for Friday's meeting with the Houston Rockets. The 26-year-old hasn't played in nearly a month, missing time because of an ankle injury. He'll likely be limited in his first game back, so his DFS ceiling isn't as high as usual. But Poeltl should be inserted back into […]
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OG Anunoby Uncertain For Saturday's Game
New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (elbow) is questionable for Saturday's matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers. It hasn't taken the 26-year-old long to adapt to life with his new team, averaging 15.6 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.8 steals in 14 games with the Knicks. He's missed the last three with an elbow injury. But […]
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Quentin Grimes Out On Saturday
New York Knicks guard Quentin Grimes (knee) won't play on Saturday versus the Lakers. With Immanuel Quickley now in Toronto, Grimes has received more work. He averaged 9.4 points in January, his highest-scoring output of the year. However, he has been battling a sprained knee, keeping him off the floor on Thursday versus the Indiana […]
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Coby White Questionable Against Sacramento
Chicago Bulls point guard Coby White (ankle) is considered questionable versus the Kings. White has had a breakout season, averaging a career-high 19.0 points, 5.1 assists, and 4.7 rebounds while shooting 39.1% from deep. The Bulls can't afford to be without him, considering the team will continue to operate without Zach LaVine (foot). But if […]
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Dereck Lively II Set For Surgery
Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (nose) will have surgery on Monday. The 19-year-old has played well in his first season in the NBA, averaging 9.2 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks. Unfortunately, he suffered a nasal fracture during Monday's showdown with the Orlando Magic, so he'll undergo a procedure to correct the issue. The […]
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Zach Collins To Return Versus The Pelicans
San Antonio Spurs forward/center Zach Collins (ankle) will suit up for Friday's meeting with the New Orleans Pelicans. The 26-year-old has averaged a career-high 12.2 points with 5.7 rebounds and 3.2 assists. However, he's missed plenty of time this season because of various ailments, with an ankle injury keeping him off the floor the last […]
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Keldon Johnson Won't Suit Up On Friday
San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (elbow) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans. The 24-year-old will now miss his second consecutive contest because of a left elbow laceration, so his next chance to play will come on Saturday night versus the Cleveland Cavaliers, the second of back-to-back outings […]
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Victor Oladipo Moving On To Memphis
The Rockets traded guard Victor Oladipo (and three second-round picks) to Memphis on Thursday night. In exchange, Houston will receive center Steven Adams. The Rockets needed a veteran center to mentor Alperen Sengun, one of the league's top centers. But the Grizzlies needed to shave some cash off the books, so the move makes sense […]
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Steven Adams Traded To Houston
Memphis traded center Steven Adams (knee) to Houston on Thursday evening. In exchange, the Grizzlies received guard Victor Oladipo and three second-round draft picks. The 30-year-old has averaged 9.2 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks since entering the league in 2013. However, he's battled various injuries over the years, most recently getting sidelined by a […]
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Paul George Off The Injury Report
Los Angeles Clippers guard Paul George (groin) isn't listed on the league's injury report ahead of Friday's game versus Detroit. The veteran has been battling a groin injury, although it finally kept him out of the lineup for Wednesday's meeting with the Washington Wizards. As expected, Kawhi Leonard and James Harden were more involved offensively. […]
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Kadarius Toney Says He's Not Hurt
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney (hip, personal) wasn't active for Sunday's AFC Championship game against the Baltimore Ravens. However, the wideout took to Instagram Live on Sunday, accusing the organization of lying about his injury. "I'm not hurt," Toney said during the video. "None of that. It goes from hip to ankle to […]
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Oren Burks Active For NFC Championship
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Oren Burks (shoulder) is active for the NFC Championship meeting with the Lions. Burks suffered a shoulder injury at practice on Thursday and carried a questionable tag heading into Sunday. It was reported that he wasn't expected to suit up. However, trainers monitored him during pregame warmups, so he's good to […]
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Dan Quinn To Interview With Washington On Tuesday
Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn will meet with the Commanders on Tuesday to interview for the team's head coach position. The 53-year-old has held several jobs in the league over the years, most recently serving as the Cowboys defensive coordinator. As Dallas' DC, the club had arguably the top defense in the National Football […]
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Charles Omenihu Won't Return To AFC Championship
Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Charles Omenihu (knee) won't return to Sunday's AFC Championship meeting with the Baltimore Ravens. The 26-year-old suffered a knee injury near the end of the second quarter and was listed as questionable to return. However, he was downgraded to out, so he'll likely hold an injury designation for the Super […]
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Joe Brady Now Bills Full-Time Offensive Coordinator
The Bills named Joe Brady their full-time offensive coordinator on Sunday. Buffalo began the 2023-24 campaign with Ken Dorsey holding the position. However, the team's offense struggled under Dorsey this season, resulting in his dismissal in November. But things improved when Brady took over, eventually resulting in the Bills capturing the AFC East title. Nonetheless, […]
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Charles Omenihu Questionable To Return Against Ravens
Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Charles Omenihu (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's AFC Championship game against the Baltimore Ravens. The 26-year-old, who was third on the team in sacks in the regular season, suffered a knee injury near the end of the second quarter. He was in obvious pain and visibly frustrated, so […]
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Tyrese Haliburton To Practice On Monday
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) remains out on Sunday against Memphis. He's been battling a hamstring issue, keeping him off the floor for nine of the Pacers' last 10 games. Fortunately, the 23-year-old will practice on Monday, so he's moving in the right direction. But there's a good chance he'll miss Indiana's upcoming games […]
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Myles Turner Sitting Out On Sunday
Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (back) won't play on Sunday against the Memphis Grizzlies. The 27-year-old had scored at least 20 points in three of his four appearances ahead of Friday's win over the Phoenix Suns. However, he'll now miss Sunday's game because of back spasms. With Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) still out, Pascal Siakam, Buddy […]
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Luke Kennard Unavailable On Sunday
Memphis Grizzlies guard Luke Kennard (knee) isn't available for Sunday's meeting with the Indiana Pacers. The 27-year-old missed Wednesday's win over the Miami Heat because of a thigh issue. But he returned against the Magic on Friday night, finishing with 15 points, six assists, and a steal while shooting 50% from behind the arc. The […]
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Kristaps Porzingis Won't Play On Saturday
Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) won't play in Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. The veteran tweaked his ankle in Thursday's 143-110 victory over the Miami Heat. Although the injury isn't anything serious, it will keep him off the floor for at least a game. Porzingis has averaged 19.5 points, 6.7 rebounds, and […]
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Cade Cunningham Records Double-Double In Return
Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (knee) finished with 20 points and 12 assists in Saturday's loss to the Washington Wizards. Cunningham returned after an eight-game absence because of a knee injury. Although he managed to amass a double-double, he shot a rough 7-for-17 from the field. The 22-year-old also had seven turnovers. At any rate, […]
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Paul George Questionable Again On Saturday
Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George (groin) is questionable ahead of Saturday's game against the Boston Celtics. The veteran has been managing a groin injury and carried the same designation before Friday's win over the Toronto Raptors. However, he was on the floor, ending the night with 21 points, two blocks, and a steal. George […]
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Kyrie Irving Unlikely To Play Against Sacramento
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (thumb) is doubtful for Saturday's meeting with the Sacramento Kings. Irving will likely miss a third consecutive outing as the multi-time All-Star continues to deal with a sprained right thumb. Luka Doncic (ankle), coming off a 73-point outing on Friday against Atlanta, would normally absorb most of the scoring opportunities. […]
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Luka Doncic Questionable Against The Kings
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (ankle) is questionable moving toward Saturday's meeting with the Sacramento Kings. Kyrie Irving (thumb) wasn't available for Friday's win over the Atlanta Hawks. However, it didn't matter, with Doncic finishing that one with 73 points, the fourth-most in NBA history. But he also logged 45 minutes, so there's a good […]
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Zach Collins Questionable Against Minnesota
San Antonio Spurs forward/center Zach Collins (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves. He's dealing with right ankle soreness. However, the 26-year-old logged 18 minutes on Friday versus the Portland Trail Blazers, so he could miss the second of back-to-back contests. Victor Wembanyama isn't on the injury report, meaning […]
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Victor Wembanyama Not Listed On The Injury Report
San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Saturday's game versus the Minnesota Timberwolves. The rookie routinely misses one of the two games in back-to-back outings. However, with the Spurs reporting easing up on his minutes restriction, it appears he'll be in the lineup on Saturday. Wembanyama is coming […]
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Jabari Smith Jr. Out Again On Saturday
Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (ankle) won't suit up for Saturday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. He'll now be sidelined for a fourth consecutive contest, so his next chance to return will be on Monday versus the visiting Los Angeles Lakers. The 20-year-old is averaging a career-high 13.7 points this season, meaning there will […]
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Jerami Grant Exits Friday's Game Due To Injury
Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (back) will not return to Friday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. Malcolm Brogdon (knee) was ruled out heading into this one. Even worse, Scoot Henderson (quadriceps) also exited after just six minutes of action. But with Grant now dealing with back soreness, he might not be in the […]
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