D'Angelo Russell And Naz Reid Both Starting Friday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard D'Angelo Russell (quad) and center Naz Reid (wrist) will start Friday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Neither Reid nor Russell were in any danger of missing this contest, even though Russell was listed as questionable. Both players could be in line for solid performances as the Thunder only have eight active players... Read More

Aron Baynes Will Play Against Brooklyn

Toronto Raptors center Aron Baynes (groin) will play Friday night against the Brooklyn Nets. Baynes was probable, then downgraded to a game-time decision, but there was no real doubt in his availability. Baynes will likely get the start again and has been seeing a majority of the center minutes ahead of Chris Boucher. This has... Read More

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander And Luguentz Dort Injuries Not Serious

Oklahoma City Thunder guards Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (knee) and Luguentz Dort (knee), who are both out Friday, are just day-to-day. Head coach Mark Daigneault noted neither injury was "overly serious" and they were making improvements day by day. This is a sigh of relief for the Thunder who are down to just eight active players Friday... Read More

Raul Neto Could Return As Soon As Sunday

Washington Wizards point guard Raul Neto (groin) is "getting really close" to playing, per head coach Scott Brooks. Brooks went on to say that Neto could return as early as this Sunday against the Charlotte Hornets. This would be great news for Neto, who has missed four straight games with a groin injury. The Wizards... Read More

Aron Baynes Downgraded To Game-Time Decision

Toronto Raptors center Aron Baynes (groin) is now a game-time decision Friday night against the Brooklyn Nets. Baynes seemingly had no issue in playing tonight after being listed as probable to play with a groin strain, but now the Raptors are playing it safe with their big man. If Baynes is eventually ruled out, Chris... Read More

Wayne Ellington Questionable Against Suns

Detroit Pistons guard Wayne Ellington (calf) is questionable to play Friday against the Phoenix Suns. Once one of the top adds in fantasy, Ellington has come down to Earth the past two games and is now in danger of missing Friday. Josh Jackson played very well last game with 22 points in 29 minutes and... Read More

Jae Crowder Now Doubtful For Friday

Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder (foot) is dealing with foot soreness and is doubtful to play Friday against the Detroit Pistons. Crowder has played 28 minutes combined over his past two games and even had X-rays done on his foot, but thankfully those came back negative. Crowder's minutes will likely go to Cameron Johnson, who... Read More

Avery Bradley To Miss The Next 3-4 Weeks

Miami Heat guard Avery Bradley (calf) will miss the next three to four weeks with a strained right calf. Bradley has been in and out of the rotation for Miami, a team that hasn't been able to catch a break with injuries. Tyler Herro and Duncan Robinson will likely pick up the slack on the wings,... Read More

D'Angelo Russell Remains Questionable Friday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard D'Angelo Russell (quad) is questionable again Friday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Russell has been listed as questionable for the past few games as he is playing through a quad injury. However, this is turning into a LeBron James situation and does not appear in any danger of missing Friday. Russell is... Read More

Luguentz Dort Will Sit Against Minnesota

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (knee) will miss Friday's contest against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Dort left Wednesday's game shortly after it began with knee soreness and is already out ahead of Friday. This could be a lengthy absence which would mean a ton of minutes for Hamidou Diallo. Diallo was already starting for Shai... Read More

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Remains Out Friday

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (knee) will miss his second straight game Friday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. This sounds like a more serious injury than originally thought with Gilgeous-Alexander being ruled out more than a day in advance. Luguentz Dort (knee) and George Hill (thumb) are also out, so Theo Maledon and Hamidou Diallo... Read More

Joel Embiid Returns To Game After Injury Scare

Updating a previous report, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) has returned to Thursday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Embiid landed awkwardly on his knee and went to the locker room for a bit, but he eventually returned to the court and is showing no signs of injury. The Sixers play again Saturday, so... Read More

Joel Embiid Heads To Locker Room Thursday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) has headed to the locker room during the first quarter of Thursday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Embiid reportedly landed awkwardly and his knee could have buckled under his weight, but walked off gingerly. If Embiid misses a lengthy amount of time, Dwight Howard would be an immediate... Read More

Payton Pritchard Upgraded To Questionable Friday

Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (knee) has a chance to play Friday against the Los Angeles Clippers. Pritchard has been sidelined since suffering an MCL sprain on January 22nd, but was upgraded to questionable on Friday. If Pritchard is close to playing, some sort of minutes restriction would be expected after the lengthy absence. Jeff... Read More

Jaylen Brown Questionable Friday Against Clippers

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (knee) is questionable to play Friday against the Los Angeles Clippers. Brown had 21 points in 34 minutes on Wednesday, but came up limping on a transition play and is being listed with knee soreness. The Celtics will need Brown if they are going to match up with Kawhi Leonard... Read More

David Nwaba Will Miss Third Straight Game Thursday

Houston Rockets guard David Nwaba (ankle) remains sidelined Thursday against the Memphis Grizzlies. Nwaba had "a small chance) to play in this one, but will miss his third straight game with an ankle sprain. Jae'sean Tate has been starting but offers very little upside. Instead, Eric Gordon and Danuel House will continue to see wing... Read More

Collin Sexton Is Questionable Friday With Neck Strain

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Collin Sexton (neck) is questionable to play Friday against the Milwaukee Bucks. Sexton could have picked up the injury Wednesday against the Los Angeles Clippers, but did not appear limited after scoring 27 points in the loss. Sexton could be seeing some wear and tear from all the run he has... Read More

Karl-Anthony Towns Will Miss Another Game Friday

Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns will still be sidelined Friday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Towns has been with the team after his stint with COVID-19, but there has been no update on his future availability or timeline on his return. While Towns is out, Naz Reid should continue starting and Jarred Vanderbilt will get some... Read More

Anfernee Simons On 20-Minute Restriction Thursday

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (hamstring) will be limited to around 20 minutes Thursday against the Philadelphia 76ers. Simons is getting the start with Damian Lillard (abdomen) out, but had aggravated his hamstring in their last game Tuesday. Simons was playing well leading up to the injury, but is looking like a fade in... Read More

Eric Paschall The Latest Golden State Big Man With An Injury

Golden State Warriors forward Eric Paschall (knee) woke up with swelling in his knee and will not play Thursday against the Dallas Mavericks. Paschall, James Wiseman (wrist) and Kevon Looney (ankle) are all out Thursday and leaves them with just nine available players. Juan Toscano-Anderson will get the spot start next to Draymond Green in... Read More

Ben Simmons Ruled Out Thursday

Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Ben Simmons (calf) will not play Thursday against the Portland Trail Blazers. Simmons apparently had his calf tighten up Wednesday night and is not healthy enough to go in the back-to-back set. Head coach Doc Rivers did not name a replacement starter, but did mention he was leaning towards Tyrese Maxey. Shake... Read More

Trae Young Out Thursday Against Jazz

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (calf) will not play Thursday against the Utah Jazz. Young is being listed on the injury report with a right calf contusion and will likely cede the starting spot to back up point guard Rajon Rondo in this one. The Hawks are in the second night of a back-to-back... Read More

Jakob Poeltl Confirmed Starter Wednesday

San Antonio Spurs center Jakob Poeltl will start for forward/center LaMarcus Aldridge (hip) against the Minnesota Timberwolves. This was to be expected as Poeltl was the starter when Aldridge sat earlier this season and Rudy Gay (hip) is also sidelined. Poeltl has been playing well lately with averages of 5.5 points on 71.4 percent from... Read More

Kawhi Leonard Playing Second Half Of Back-To-Back Wednesday

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard will play Wednesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Leonard just played a team-high 39 minutes in Tuesday's loss to the Brooklyn Nets, but there is no concern around his availability to play Wednesday. It was reported earlier in the season that Leonard would try to play all of the games this... Read More

Ish Smith Officially Starting Wednesday Against Heat

Washington Wizards point guard Ish Smith is starting as expected Wednesday against the Miami Heat. Both Russell Westbrook (rest) and Raul Neto (groin) have been ruled out in this one leaving Smith has one of the only healthy point guards on the roster. Smith has prior success as the starter, averaging 11.5 points and 5.3... Read More

P.J. Dozier Will Miss Another Game Thursday

Denver Nuggets guard P.J. Dozier (hamstring) will not play Thursday against the Los Angeles Lakers. Dozier has missed the past week with a right hamstring strain and there has not been any updates on his timetable to return. This could not come at a worse time for Dozier as he could have had meaningful minutes... Read More

Andre Drummond Will Play Against Clippers

Cleveland Cavaliers center Andre Drummond (back) will play and start Wednesday against the Los Angeles Clippers. Drummond missed Monday's game with a sore back, but appears to have healed enough to play his usual amount of minutes Wednesday. Jarrett Allen went off in a spot start on Monday, but will be regulated back to the... Read More

Myles Turner Available To Play Wednesday

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (shoulder) is good to go Wednesday against the Milwaukee Bucks. Turner had some shoulder soreness following Tuesday's game, but will play through the injury in a marquee match up against the reigning one seed Bucks. Turner has been nothing short of incredible this season and has played through multiple injuries... Read More

Grayson Allen Will Not Make His Return Thursday

Memphis Grizzlies guard Grayson Allen will stay sidelined Thursday against the Houston Rockets. Allen was playing well before entering the league's COVID-19 protocols on Jan. 18, and it could be hard for him to see minutes when he returns. De'Anthony Melton has been a popular add lately and deserves a long look while Allen is out.... Read More

Kevon Looney To Be Re-Evaluated In Two Weeks

Golden State Warriors center Kevon Looney (ankle) will be re-evaluated by the team in two weeks. Looney suffered a sprained left ankle in Tuesday's loss to the Boston Celtics and leaves Golden State extremely thin at the five. Draymond Green picked up most of the center minutes after Looney's departure and there is no immediate... Read More