Dorian Finney-Smith Not With The Team Wednesday

Dallas Mavericks forward Dorian Finney-Smith (personal) will not play Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Clippers. Finney-Smith is away with the team due to the birth of his child earlier in the day and was doubtful coming into the contest. Tim Hardaway Jr. figures to see the spot start and get more run than usual […]

Serge Ibaka Out Again Wednesday Night

Los Angeles Clippers forward/center Serge Ibaka (back) will miss his second straight game Wednesday against the Dallas Mavericks. Ibaka has been dealing with lower back tightness which can be troublesome to play through, but it should not be a long-term absence. Ivica Zubac got the spot start Monday and came up with a 15-point, 11-rebound […]

C.J. McCollum Will Be On A Minutes Limit Tuesday

Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum (foot) will be on a minutes limit Tuesday against the New Orleans Pelicans. Head coach Terry Stotts did note it will not be a "hard" minutes restriction, but McCollum won't hit his normal 34 minutes per game average. With McCollum back, Gary Trent Jr. should see a huge hit […]

Semi Ojeleye Starting On Tuesday

Boston Celtics forward Semi Ojeleye will get the start with Tristan Thompson out Tuesday against the Utah Jazz. Ojeleye as a starter this season is averaging 10.2 points on 45.7 percent shooting and 4.5 rebounds in 27.2 minutes per game. Ojeleye has also knocked down 2.6 threes on 44.4 percent shooting as a starter. Ojeleye is […]

Elfrid Payton Officially Out Against Sixers

New York Knicks point guard Elfrid Payton (hamstring) will not play Tuesday against the Philadelphia 76ers. Payton was doubtful to play the second half of a back-to-back set after missing Monday so this comes at no surprise. The Knicks will be very shorthanded Tuesday with Derrick Rose (health and safety protocols) and Austin Rivers (personal) […]

Clint Capela And Onyeka Okongwu Out Tuesday

Atlanta Hawks centers Clint Capela (heel) and Onyeka Okongwu (groin) will not play Tuesday against the Houston Rockets. Both players were game-time decisions so they should return to play sooner rather than later. John Collins should shift over to the five with Danilo Gallinari getting another spot start in the absence of Capela. Collins and […]

Davis Bertans And Raul Neto Cleared To Play Monday

Washington Wizards forward/center Davis Bertans (calf) and guard Raul Neto (rib) will both play Monday against the Milwaukee Bucks. Both Bertans and Neto were game-time decisions, but felt good enough to play after going through their pregame routines. Neto will remain in the backup point guard role while Bertans will remain the stretch four off […]

Clint Capela Listed As Questionable Tuesday

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (heel) is questionable to play Tuesday against the Houston Rockets. Capela has been dealing with some heel pain lately, but the good news is this is not the same foot that gave Capela problems last season. Capela has missed two games due to the ailment, but both were the second […]

Justise Winslow Resting Monday

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Justise Winslow (rest) will not play Monday against the Phoenix Suns. Winslow is sitting out the second end of a back-to-back as the Grizzlies are taking a cautious approach with the former Duke Blue Devil. Winslow's absence could lead to Grayson Allen being back into the rotation. Dillon Brooks, De'Anthony Melton and […]

Danuel House Jr. Upgraded To Questionable Tuesday

Houston Rockets forward Danuel House Jr. (knee) is now questionable Tuesday against the Atlanta Hawks. House has missed the last four games with a knee contusion so the questionable tag is a it promising. With House on the sidelines, Sterling Brown has been starting, but it has been Kenyon Martin Jr. breaking out off the […]

John Wall Expected Back Soon

Houston Rockets point guard John Wall (knee) is out Tuesday against the Atlanta Hawks but is expected back "soon." Wall will miss his fourth straight game as he deals with soreness in his left knee. The Rockets expect him back soon, but that could mean anything from a couple games to a couple weeks. Wall […]

Christian Wood Upgraded To Doubtful Tuesday

Houston Rockets forward/center Christian Wood (ankle) has been upgraded to doubtful Tuesday against the Atlanta Hawks. Not the best news, but this is a start as it has been six weeks since Wood has been listed something other than "out" on the injury report. The Rockets have been saying Wood is nearing a return and […]

Fantasy Basketball Category Streamers - Week 12

It's been a long two weeks after making through a bit of a disappointing All-Star weekend, but we are now nearing the trade deadline and should be in store for more excitement sooner rather than later. After just three games in the past two weeks, the Los Angeles Lakers headline as the only team with […]

Austin Rivers Available To Play Monday

New York Knicks guard Austin Rivers (personal) will be available to play Monday against the Brooklyn Nets. Rivers has not played since February 13th due to the birth of his child, but should make his return on Monday. Derrick Rose (health and safety protocols) has already been ruled out while Elfrid Payton (hamstring) is doubtful […]

Elfrid Payton Doubtful, Derrick Rose Out Monday

New York Knicks guards Elfrid Payton (hamstring) and Derrick Rose (health and safety protocols are both likely sitting Monday against the Brooklyn Nets. Rose has not played in nearly two weeks and may have tested positive for COVID-19 at some point over that stretch. For now, he has no timetable for a return. For Payton, […]

Kevin Love Doubtful To Return Sunday

Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Kevin Love (calf) is doubtful to return Sunday against the Atlanta Hawks. Love did not feel right after a couple trips down the floor, leading to a trip to the locker room Sunday. Afterwards, Love felt it was not worth the risk of re-aggravating his calf strain and will likely be out […]

Hamidou Diallo Will Not Make Pistons Debut Monday

Detroit Pistons guard Hamidou Diallo (groin) will not play Monday against the San Antonio Spurs. Diallo was recently traded to the Pistons, but has been out since the end of February and will wait at least one more game to make his Detroit debut. Diallo is viewed as a "key piece" to their team and […]

Gary Harris And Monte Morris Remain Out Monday

Denver Nuggets guards Gary Harris (adductor) and Monte Morris (quad) will not play Monday against the Indiana Pacers. Harris has been sidelined for almost a month now and has no timetable to return while Morris will miss his second straight game. Their absences will likely lead to Paul Millsap in the starting lineup and more […]

Aaron Gordon To Start Thursday

Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon (ankle) will start but play limited minutes Thursday against the Miami Heat. Gordon has missed the past 15 games after suffering a sprained left ankle, but the All-Star break has given him an extra period of rest and has allowed him to make his return Thursday. Gordon's return should push […]

J.J. Redick Will Be Re-Evaluated In One Week

New Orleans Pelicans guard J.J. Redick (heel) underwent a small procedure to relieve inflammation and soreness in his right heel and will be re-evaluated in one week. Redick has been bothered by a heel injury, but this was a non-surgical procedure and he should be back sooner rather than later. The week absence is more […]

DeMar DeRozan Will Not Play Friday

San Antonio Spurs guard/forward DeMar DeRozan (personal) will be away from the team and will miss Friday night's game against the Orlando Magic. DeRozan will miss another game due to a family emergency and should be considered questionable for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. With DeRozan out and LaMarcus Aldridge (trade rumors) sitting, Lonnie […]

Darius Bazley Out Thursday Against Mavericks

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Darius Bazley (shoulder) is listed as out Thursday against the Dallas Mavericks. Bazley was playing well coming into the break with a double-double in three of his part four games, but he must have picked up the shoulder injury somewhere in-between. With Bazley out, Isaiah Roby and Kenrich Williams will be […]

Luka Doncic And Kristaps Porzingis Out Thursday

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (ankle) and forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (knee) are both out Thursday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Both starters are most likely getting a rest day here after playing on Wednesday, so they should both be cleared for their next game on Saturday. With Doncic out, Jalen Brunson will likely handle the […]

Eric Gordon Out, John Wall Starting Monday

Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (knee) will not play, but John Wall (rest) is starting Monday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Gordon was questionable to play, but the Rockets are on the second leg of the back-to-back and this could be a rest day for the veteran guard. Wall, on the other hand, is starting which […]

Bogdan Bogdanovic Upgraded To Questionable Tuesday

Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (knee) is listed as questionable Tuesday against the Miami Heat. Bogdanovic may not play in this one, but the questionable tag is a very encouraging sign for Bogdanovic who has not played since January 9th. Bogdanovic will likely see restrictions once he has returned to the lineup, but is an […]

Jimmy Butler Questionable To Play Tuesday

Miami Heat guard/forward Jimmy Butler (knee) is questionable to play Tuesday against the Atlanta Hawks. Butler missed the first game of this mini-series on Sunday with knee inflammation, but could return to the court on Tuesday. Butler's status will likely be determined closer to tip-off, but if he is unavailable, Kendrick Nunn, Tyler Herro and […]

Jerami Grant Questionable Against Raptors

Detroit Pistons forward Jerami Grant (quad) is questionable to play Tuesday against the Toronto Raptors. It's possible this game does not happen given the state of Toronto's roster, but Grant is dealing with a left quad contusion. If Grant is ultimately ruled out, Josh Jackson, Isaiah Stewart and Sekou Doumbouya are all candidates to see […]

Jeremy Lamb Ruled Out Monday With Sore Knee

Indiana Pacers guard/forward Jeremy Lamb (knee) will not play Monday against the Philadelphia 76ers. Lamb left Saturday's game with soreness in his left knee and will remain on the sidelines in this one. This is a bit concerning as this is Lamb's surgically repaired knee and could be out through the All-Star break if the […]

Malcolm Brogdon Playing Against Sixers

Indiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon (knee) will start Monday against the Philadelphia 76ers. Brogdon missed a game with a knee injury, but it will only be a one-game absence as he should see his normal starting role on Monday. T.J. McConnell will return to the bench, but is still a great fantasy option for assists […]

Joel Embiid In, Tobias Harris Out Monday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (ankle) is starting, but forward Tobias Harris (knee) will not play Monday against the Indiana Pacers. Embiid was "very questionable" to play in this one, but he must have had a successful shootaround and feels good enough to play. If Embiid is hobbled at all, Dwight Howard would be first […]