Nikola Jokic Officially Questionable Friday

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (knee) is questionable to play Friday against the Dallas Mavericks. Jokic avoided a major injury on Tuesday after banging knees with Rudy Gobert, but may end up missing one or two games from it. Jokic did not practice on Thursday and is still experiencing some soreness. On top of that, […]

Mitchell Robinson Briefly Leaves Game With Foot Injury

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (foot) briefly exited Sunday's game against the Orlando Magic. Orlando's Jalen Suggs inadvertently knocked Robinson to the floor and he left for the locker room. Robinson quickly returned to the game and appears to have no lasting effects of the fall, but it is something to monitor. Last season, […]

Kyle Lowry Uncertain For Monday

Miami Heat point guard Kyle Lowry (ankle) is questionable to play against the Orlando Magic on Monday. Lowry is still recovering from a sprained ankle he suffered in the season opener last Thursday and missed Saturday's game. The Heat offense looked in disarray without Lowry as Gabe Vincent was pedestrian as a starter. If Lowry […]

Danilo Gallinari Questionable Monday

Atlanta Hawks forward Danilo Gallinari (shoulder) is questionable to play Monday against the Detroit Pistons. Gallinari has yet to play this season have being listed as questionable for both of Atlanta's games so far. With Gallinari questionable again, it is most likely going to come down to if he can get through warm ups without […]

Dewayne Dedmon Returns To Play After Injury

Miami Heat center Dewayne Dedmon (ankle) briefly left Thursday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks, but returned to play. Dedmon got a little banged up during the game, but was initially ruled as probable to return so there should not be much worry about the injury itself. Dedmon is the primary backup to Bam Adebayo and […]

Kyle Lowry Returns To The Game Thursday

Miami Heat point guard Kyle Lowry (ankle) has returned to the game Thursday against the Milwaukee Bucks. Lowry briefly went to the locker room after turning his ankle on the ankle of Grayson Allen. Lowry did not miss much time and is good to go for the remainder of the game. It remains to be […]

Kyle Lowry Briefly Leaves Game Thursday

Miami Heat point guard Kyle Lowry (ankle) went to the locker room during Thursday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks, but has returned to the bench. Lowry twisted his ankle on a drive and immediately limped off into the locker room. The good news is Lowry did not stay for long and was quickly back on […]

Maurice Harkless Questionable Friday

Sacramento Kings forward Maurice Harkless (hip) is questionable to play against the Utah Jazz on Friday. Harkless started in the season opener on Wednesday and likely got banged up in his 22 minutes of play. Harkless does not have much fantasy appeal, even as a starter, but his absence would likely pave the way to […]

Josh Richardson May Make Boston Debut Friday

Boston Celtics guard/forward Josh Richardson (migraine) is listed as probable to play Friday against the Brooklyn Nets. Richardson missed the season opener on Wednesday due to the migraine, but all signs point to him making his debut in green on Friday. The Celtics has put a lot of trust into Richardson by giving him a […]

Marcus Smart Probable To Play Friday

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (knee) is probable to play Friday against the Brooklyn Nets. Smart was a little banged up after the double overtime thriller against the New York Knicks on Wednesday, but looks like he will be able to play through any soreness. If Smart is limited or has a setback, Payton Pritchard […]

Josh Hart Questionable To Play Friday

New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward Josh Hart (quad) is questionable to play Friday against the Chicago Bulls. Hart left Wednesday's game with what appeared to be a knee injury in just 10 minutes of play. Hart was diagnosed with tendonitis in his right quad and is now in danger of missing Friday's game. If Hart is […]

Ben Simmons Doubtful For Friday

Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Ben Simmons (personal) is being listed as doubtful for Friday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. The Simmons saga continues as the Sixers look to trade him somewhere. GM Daryl Morey is looking for a "difference maker" in return for Simmons which will be difficult given the latest drama. Simmons is likely going […]

Taj Gibson May Miss Friday

New York Knicks forward/center Taj Gibson (personal) is listed as questionable for Friday against the Orlando Magic. Gibson missed the season opener due to personal reasons, but has a chance to return to the team in time for Friday's game. The Knicks are thin at center with Nerlens Noel (knee) out and mostly used Julius […]

Justin Holiday Questionable Again Friday

Indiana Pacers guard/forward Justin Holiday (ankle) is questionable to play against the Washington Wizards on Friday. Holiday was also questionable to play on Wednesday and ended up playing 26 minutes as a starter. Holiday is likely more probable than questionable for this one, unless he suffered a setback. If he ends up being limited or […]

Kendrick Nunn Officially Ruled Out

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kendrick Nunn (ankle) will not make his Laker debut Tuesday against the Golden State Warriors. Nunn was a game-time decision and went through warmups, but did not feel good enough to go. The Lakers will turn to Kent Bazemore and Malik Monk (groin) on Tuesday given the amount of injuries they […]

Jrue Holiday Leaves Opener And Will Not Return

Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday (heel) will not return Tuesday against the Brooklyn Nets. Holiday suffered a right heel contusion in the first half which forced him out of the contest. George Hill will likely start the second half while Grayson Allen and Pat Connaughton should see more run. The Bucks will likely release more […]

Kendrick Nunn Unsure For Opener

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kendrick Nunn (ankle) is a game-time decision Tuesday against the Golden State Warriors. Nunn was questionable coming into the contest and is currently warming up with the intent to play. There should be more news closer to tip-off, but the Lakers have already ruled out Talen Horton-Tucker (thumb), Trevor Ariza (ankle) […]

Malik Monk Available Tuesday Night

Los Angeles Lakers guard Malik Monk (groin) is available to play Tuesday night against the Golden State Warriors. Monk was probable to play, but given the nature of groin injuries, it is good news he is active. The Lakers are dealing with a few injuries on the wing and Monk will likely be one of […]

Collin Sexton Not Listed On Injury Report

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton (shoulder) should be good to go Wednesday against the Memphis Grizzlies. Sexton tweaked his shoulder at some point during preseason, but it appears to be a minor injury and does not carry an injury designation heading into the opener. Sexton is coming off a career-year, but the trade rumors are […]

Chris Boucher Officially Questionable Wednesday

Toronto Raptors forward/center Chris Boucher (finger) is questionable to play Wednesday against the Washington Wizards. Boucher underwent surgery on a dislocated finger a couple weeks ago, but was able to practice Tuesday. The Raptors may not decide to push Boucher to play if he's not ready, but we should know more closer to tip-off. If […]

Nerlens Noel Doubtful Against Celtics

New York Knicks center Nerlens Noel (knee) is doubtful to play against the Boston Celtics Wednesday. Noel had knee problems last year and is dealing with some soreness already. With Mitchell Robinson healthy and apparently in great shape, Noel is more of a defensive stats specialist at best when healthy. With Noel likely sitting this […]

Jeremy Lamb, Justin Holiday Questionable Wednesday

Indiana Pacers guard/forwards Jeremy Lamb (wrist) and Justin Holiday (ankle) are both questionable to play Wednesday against the Charlotte Hornets. The Pacers will already be without Caris LeVert (back) and T.J. Warren (foot) so if Lamb and/or Holiday can't go, they may be slim on the wing. If either are unable to play, T.J. McConnell […]

Nicolas Claxton Starting In Opener

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton is listed as the starting center Tuesday night against the Milwaukee Bucks. This is Claxton's second-career start and, despite the log jam of big men in Brooklyn, seems to be the only true center on the roster. Claxton was a per-minute star last season and should only get better now […]

Jaylen Brown Could Play Wednesday

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown is listed as questionable ahead of Wednesday's season opener against the New York Knicks. Brown tested positive for COVID-19 last week but was asymptomatic and is traveling with the team to New York. Brown's availability will likely come down to whether or not he feels in game shape. If Brown is […]

Al Horford Will Not Play In Season Opener

Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford has been ruled out for Wednesday's opener against the New York Knicks. Horford's homecoming tour will be delayed after the veteran center tested positive for COVID-19 and is in quarantine. It is unclear if Horford is showing any symptoms, but for now it's safe to assume his chances of playing opening […]

Kent Bazemore Enters Health And Safety Protocols

Golden State Warriors guard/forward Kent Bazemore (health and safety protocols) will be out for the next 10-14 days after entering the league's protocols. Bazemore was starting with Kelly Oubre Jr. moved to the bench and was coming off an incredible six-steal game. However, he will now join teammate Damion Lee (health and safety protocols) on […]

Evan Fournier Will Play Friday With Restrictions

Boston Celtics guard/forward Evan Fournier (health and safety protocols) will play Friday against the Brooklyn Nets. Fournier is coming off a lengthy absence due to the health and safety protocols and will be seeing a minutes restriction his first game back. Fournier's return may take some minutes away from Semi Ojeleye eventually, but should carve […]

Joel Embiid And Furkan Korkmaz Questionable Saturday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (shoulder) and guard/forward Furkan Korkmaz (ankle) are both questionable to play Saturday against the Milwaukee Bucks. Embiid is being listed with a shoulder injury which is better news considering it is not his knee, however his availability remains in jeopardy. Korkmaz missed Thursday's game due to the ankle sprain and […]

Tyler Herro Playing Friday Against Hawks

Miami Heat guard/forward Tyler Herro (foot) will play Friday against the Atlanta Hawks. Herro was in a mini-slump before going off for 22 points on Wednesday while dealing with a sore foot. Herro should be busy on Friday against the Trae Young-less Hawks, but the Heat have a Friday-Saturday back-to-back so keep a close eye […]

Ben Simmons Will Sit Out Saturday

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons (illness) will remain out Saturday against the Milwaukee Bucks. Simmons will miss his fourth straight game with the illness and we have not seen any updates on when he should return. The Sixers have switched up their starting lineup each game without Simmons so it's anyone's bet on who […]