Giannis Antetokounmpo Available Against Clippers

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) will play in Friday's matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers. The former MVP has dealt with sore knees all season, so his availability for this one isn't surprising. With Khris Middleton (knee) and Bobby Portis (knee) out, Antetokounmpo, Jrue Holiday, and Brook Lopez are the favorites to lead the […]

Cameron Johnson Questionable For Debut

Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson is questionable ahead of Saturday's meeting with Philadelphia. Although the former Sun is in Brooklyn, the trade is listed as pending on the league's official injury report. Johnson averaged a career-high 13.9 points in 17 games with Phoenix this season. However, he missed a few months after undergoing surgery for […]

Mikal Bridges Questionable On Saturday

Brooklyn Nets forward Mikal Bridges is questionable for Saturday's meeting with Philadelphia. Bridges made his way to Brooklyn in the deal that sent superstar Kevin Durant to Phoenix. However, while he was spotted at Barclays on Thursday, he may not be ready to go. The 26-year-old has averaged a career-high 17.2 points this season, so […]

Luguentz Dort Will Return On Friday

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Luguentz Dort (hamstring) will play on Friday night against the Portland Trail Blazers. The 23-year-old missed the last six games because of a right hamstring strain, allowing Kenrich Williams to get some run in the starting lineup. However, with Dort back in action, Williams will head back to the bench, decreasing […]

Nicolas Claxton Expected To Return On Saturday

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (hamstring) is expected to play on Saturday against the 76ers. Claxton has had a fantastic season, averaging a career-high 13.2 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks. However, he didn't play in Thursday's win over the Chicago Bulls because of right hamstring soreness, allowing Day'Ron Sharpe to enter the starting lineup […]

Kawhi Leonard Resting Against Milwaukee

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (knee) won't play on Friday night against the Milwaukee Bucks. The veteran had played at least 32 minutes in each of his last five games, so he'll get the night off. The recently acquired Eric Gordon, Bones Hyland, and Mason Plumlee aren't available for this one, so Terance Mann, […]

Cam Reddish Will Start Against OKC

Portland Trail Blazers forward Cam Reddish will enter the starting lineup for Friday's meeting with the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 23-year-old was recently acquired from the Knicks for Josh Hart ahead of the deadline and will hit the ground running in Portland. Reddish averaged 10.3 points and 1.3 steals in eight starts in New York. […]

Ricky Rubio Getting The Night Off On Friday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio (knee) won't play on Friday night against New Orleans. The veteran had eight points and two steals in 16 minutes on Wednesday versus the Piston. However, with the Cavs going into a back-to-back, Rubio will sit out on Friday before likely returning for Saturday's matchup with the visiting Chicago Bulls. […]

LeBron James Questionable Against The Warriors

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's contest against the Warriors. The 38-year-old broke the NBA all-time scoring record on Tuesday versus the visiting Oklahoma State Thunder. However, he got the night off for Thursday's meeting with Milwaukee. There will be more regarding James' status closer to opening tip. But if […]

Anthony Davis Likely To Suit Up On Saturday

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (foot) is expected to play against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday. Davis is making yet another appearance on the injury report because of the nagging foot injury that kept him out for over a month. However, barring a significant setback, he should be good to go. The 29-year-old […]

Jordan Clarkson Sidelined On Friday

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (illness) isn't available against the Toronto Raptors. Clarkson is sidelined with a non-COVID-related illness, so Talen Horton-Tucker may replace him in the starting lineup. Utah traded Mike Conley ahead of the trade deadline, and Russell Westbrook won't play. As a result, Horton-Tucker, who registered 19 points, seven rebounds, and two […]

Jalen McDaniels Available On Friday

Philadelphia 76ers forward Jalen McDaniels is available for Friday's game against the New York Knicks. The 25-year-old averaged 10.6 points and 4.8 rebounds in 56 games with Charlotte before being traded ahead of the deadline. Although McDaniels will likely have a prominent role in the rotation moving ahead, he hasn't practiced with the team since […]

Joel Embiid Back On The Injury Report

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (foot) is questionable for Friday's game against the Knicks. The 28-year-old is back on the injury report with nagging left foot soreness. However, this is nothing new, so he should be good to go. Embiid has averaged 33 points and 10 boards in two meetings with the Knicks this season. […]

Mo Bamba Joining The Lakers

The Magic traded center Mo Bamba to the Lakers on Thursday in exchange for Patrick Beverley. Bamba hasn't been a consistent contributor throughout his five seasons of service, averaging 7.7 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks. However, the 24-year-old should be the clear-cut No. 2 option behind Anthony Davis after Thomas Bryant was sent to […]

Luke Kennard Dealt To Memphis

The Grizzlies acquired guard Luke Kennard from the Clippers on Thursday in a three-way deal involving Houston. The 26-year-old has had arguably the worst season of his career, averaging 7.8 points in 35 games. However, he'll now head to Memphis and bring his career 42.7% three-point percentage with him, which should continue to be welcomed […]

Eric Gordon Returning To The Clippers

The Rockets sent guard Eric Gordon to the Clippers on Thursday as part of a three-time trade involving Memphis. The 34-year-old has averaged a career-low 13.1 points in 47 games this season. However, he'll now return to the team that drafted him in 2008 for a fresh start. Although Gordon won't start regularly in Los […]

Danny Green Joining The Rockets

The Rockets acquired guard Danny Green from Memphis as part of a three-team deal involving the Clippers. Green's career with the Grizzlies ended after only three appearances, missing most of the season while recovering from a torn ACL and LCL in his left knee suffered during a postseason game in May 2022. However, with the […]

Devonte' Graham Sent To San Antonio

The Spurs received guard Devonte' Graham (and four second-round picks) from the Pelicans on Thursday. In return, New Orleans landed Josh Richardson. Graham was traded to the Pelicans in August of 2021 after averaging 14.8 points in his final year in Charlotte. Since then, the 27-year-old has seen his production dwindle, recently averaging 5.3 points […]

Josh Richardson Traded To New Orleans

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Pelicans acquired guard Josh Richardson on Thursday. In return, San Antonio will receive Devonte' Graham and four second-round picks. The 29-year-old has averaged 12.0 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 1.1 steals throughout his career, making stops in Miami, Philadelphia, Dallas, Boston, and San Antonio. He's also […]

Devin Booker Won't Play Against Atlanta

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (groin) won't play on Thursday night versus the Atlanta Hawks. The 26-year-old recently returned from a lengthy layoff on Tuesday against the Brooklyn Nets, finishing with 19 points in 25 minutes. Nevertheless, Booker will likely be back in the lineup on Friday in Indiana. Although he's expected to see fewer […]

Seth Curry Remains Out On Thursday

Brooklyn Nets guard Seth Curry (groin) is out again on Thursday against Chicago. Curry will now miss his third straight game, meaning Cam Thomas should continue to take his place in the rotation. The 21-year-old has been red-hot of late, scoring 43 points or more in each of his previous three appearances. However, with Spencer […]

Jamal Murray Questionable Against Orlando

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (knee) is questionable for Thursday's meeting with the Orlando Magic. Murray has missed the last two games because of knee inflammation, leaving Bruce Brown in charge of the ball-handling duties. Brown has averaged 13.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 1.1 steals in 24 starts this season, so there's something […]

Jarred Vanderbilt Now A Laker

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Lakers acquired Jarred Vanderbilt (along with D'Angelo Russell and Malik Beasley) on Wednesday as part of a three-team trade with Utah and Minnesota. The Timberwolves will receive Mike Conley and Nickeil Alexander-Walker in return, with Utah getting Russell Westbrook, Juan Toscano-Anderson, and Damian Jones. Vanderbilt has averaged a career-high 8.3 […]

Malik Beasley Sent To Los Angeles

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Lakers acquired Malik Beasley, D'Angelo Russell, and Jarred Vanderbilt on Wednesday as part of a three-team deal. Minnesota will receive Mike Conley and Nickeil Alexander-Walker in return, while Utah will get Russell Westbrook, Juan Toscano-Anderson, and Damian Jones. Beasley has averaged 10.8 points throughout his NBA career. He's also […]

Cam Reddish On The Move To Portland

According to ESPN NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, the Knicks are sending forward Cam Reddish to Portland in exchange for Josh Hart. Reddish has been on a downward spiral since entering the league in 2019. He's averaged only 8.4 points in 20 games for the Knicks during the 2022-23 campaign, although he couldn't crack a regular […]

Josh Hart Heading To New York

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Knicks have acquired guard Josh Hart from Portland in exchange for Cam Reddish and a protected future first-round draft pick. Hart has averaged 9.5 points, 8.2 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 1.1 steals in 51 games this season. However, the 27-year-old may have a more prominent role in the rotation […]

Mike Conley Dealt To The Timberwolves

The Timberwolves acquired guard Mike Conley and Nickeil Alexander-Walker from Utah on Wednesday as part of a three-team deal. In addition, Utah will receive Russell Westbrook, Juan Toscano-Anderson, and Damian Jones, while the Lakers will get D'Angelo Russell, Malik Beasley, and Jarred Vanderbilt. Conley has averaged 10.7 points and a career-high 7.7 assists in 43 […]

D'Angelo Russell Heading Back To Los Angeles

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Lakers acquired guard D'Angelo Russell, along with Malik Beasley and Jarred Vanderbilt, on Wednesday night as part of a three-team deal. Utah will receive former MVP, Russell Westbrook, while Minnesota will get Mike Conley. Russell, who was drafted by the Lakers using the No. 2 overall pick […]

Russell Westbrook Traded To Utah

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Utah acquired guard Russell Westbrook from the Lakers as part of a three-team trade on Wednesday night. Los Angeles will receive D'Angelo Russell, Malik Beasley, and Jarred Vanderbilt, while Minnesota will receive Mike Conley. Westbrook, who has averaged 15.9 points, 7.5 assists, and 6.2 rebounds in 2022-23, is […]

Kyrie Irving Traded To Dallas - Fantasy Basketball Impact

Without a doubt, Kyrie Irving is arguably one of the most naturally gifted players in the National Basketball Association. He's a fantastic ball-handler and can get to the rim with ease. However, the former Duke Blue Devil's career has been surrounded by controversy, ultimately impacting his ability to win an MVP. The NBA trade deadline […]