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Hornets Signing Malachi Flynn To 10-Day Contract
According to Ron Boone of The Charlotte Observer, the Charlotte Hornets are signing free-agent guard Malachi Flynn to a 10-day contract on Friday. The 26-year-old last played for the Detroit Pistons last season after being traded several times from the Toronto Raptors, to the New York Knicks, and finally to the Pistons. In four seasons, […]
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Kel'el Ware Probable To Face Atlanta
Miami Heat forward Kel'el Ware (ankle) has appeared on the injury report as probable to face the Atlanta Hawks on Monday. He's dealing with some discomfort in his left ankle, so they'll likely just make sure he feels good to go in warm-ups. In their last game on Sunday against the Milwaukee Bucks, Ware posted […]
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Tyler Herro Considered Probable On Monday
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (shoulder) is dealing with shoulder soreness but has been listed as probable for Monday's matchup with the Atlanta Hawks. The 25-year-old is enjoying one of the best seasons of his six-year career with averages of 24.2 points, 5.6 assists, 5.5 rebounds, 3.7 threes, and 2.7 turnovers per game. On top […]
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Ben Simmons Won't Suit Up Monday Against Detroit
Los Angeles Clippers forward Ben Simmons (knee) will sit out of Monday's game against the Detroit Pistons for injury management on his left knee. The point-forward has appeared in three games since joining the Clippers but hasn't been able to play in back-to-backs. While he's returned solid fantasy value in deeper leagues, his health continues […]
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T.J. McConnell Considered Questionable On Monday
Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (ankle) has been tagged as questionable due to an ankle sprain for Monday's game against the Denver Nuggets. The veteran backup has only missed one game so far this season and is in danger of missing his first since November 8. He's averaging 9.8 points, 4.5 assists, 2.5 rebounds, and […]
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Alexandre Sarr Questionable Monday Versus Nets
Washington Wizards forward Alexandre Sarr (ankle) has been tagged as questionable for Monday's matchup with the Brooklyn Nets while he continues to deal with an ankle sprain. The rookie big man was unable to play on Sunday and has played in just two games out of the last 11. If Sarr is forced to remain […]
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Nikola Vucevic A Late Addition To Injury Report, Considered Probable
Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (calf) has been added to the team's injury report on Monday afternoon while he deals with calf tightness. Right now, the veteran big man is considered probable to play against the Philadelphia 76ers, but popping up on the injury report this late is never a good sign. If he's unable […]
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Nikola Jovic Will See Specialist Tuesday For Fractured Hand
Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (hand) suffered a fractured shooting hand during Sunday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks and was not able to return after the first quarter. The team reported that X-rays were taken and they showed a break on his second metacarpal. There's a strong possibility that Jovic will miss an extended period […]
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Mark Williams Ruled Out Monday Against Sacramento
Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams (foot) has been ruled out of Monday's game against the Sacramento Kings with injury management on his left foot. This is partially expected since Williams hasn't played both halves of a back-to-back and the Hornets have a game against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday. Jusuf Nurkic should see a […]
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Julius Randle May Return This Week
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (adductor) has missed the last 10 games with an adductor injury but could be slated to return during the team's current road trip. As reported by Shams Charania of ESPN, the team is "optimistic" about getting the three-time All-Star back during their road trip, along with Donte DiVincenzo (toe). Randle […]
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Timberwolves Optimistic That Donte DiVincenzo Will Return During Road Trip
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo (toe) hasn't played since January 15 due to a toe injury that he suffered against the Golden State Warriors. At the time, reports stated that he would avoid surgery and was set to be out for at least three weeks. Now, according to Shams Charania of ESPN, the team is […]
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Nicolas Claxton Deemed Active On Monday
Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (nasal) remains on the team's injury report for his nasal fracture but has been listed as active for their Monday night matchup with the Washington Wizards. The 25-year-old has had his fair share of struggles with injuries this season but has appeared in 49 games while averaging 10.2 points, 7.6 […]
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Considered Probable On Friday
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) remains on the injury report ahead of their Friday night matchup against the Washington Wizards, but is considered probable to play. He returned from a six-game absence on Thursday and played under a minutes restriction. In the win over the Los Angeles Clippers, the former MVP registered 23 points, […]
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Damian Lillard Will Sit Out On Friday
Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (hamstring) will miss Friday's game against the Washington Wizards for injury management on his hamstring. The veteran point guard played on Thursday night under a minutes restriction and posted 15 points, seven assists, seven rebounds, two steals, and two turnovers while shooting 2-for-12 from the floor and 2-for-8 from downtown. […]
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Vince Williams Jr. Considered Questionable Against Magic
Memphis Grizzlies forward Vince Williams Jr. (knee) has received a questionable status for Friday's matchup with the Orlando Magic. The 24-year-old has struggled mightily with injuries all season but has played in four of the team's last five games. He did, however, sit out of one half of their last back-to-back, so it wouldn't be […]
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Jalen Suggs Remains Out Against Grizzlies
Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (quad) will remain sidelined on Friday against the Memphis Grizzlies, which comes as no surprise after head coach Jamahl Mosley's recent comments. While the team waits for the green light to allow Suggs to compete in contact drills in practice, Cole Anthony will remain the starter while the bench minutes […]
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Fred VanVleet Ruled Out On Friday
Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (ankle) was originally considered a game-time decision, according to head coach Ime Udoka. He's since been downgraded to out on the team's official injury report due to the same ankle issue that has kept him sidelined since February 1. Outside of VanVleet, this is the healthiest the Rockets' main rotation […]
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Yves Missi Draws Questionable Status On Friday
New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (knee) is considered questionable for Friday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. The rookie big man suffered a hyperextended knee right before the All-Star break, and the time off may have given him enough time to come back before missing any games, but it looks like the team will decide […]
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Nikola Jovic Questionable On Friday Against Raptors
Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (illness) is suffering from some sort of stomach illness and has been tagged as questionable for Friday's matchup against the Toronto Raptors. The 21-year-old has started to carve out a bigger role on the team, especially since Jimmy Butler was traded. He's seen the most playing time of his career […]
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Victor Wembanyama Expected To Miss Rest Of Season
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (shoulder) is reportedly expected to miss the rest of the season with a deep vein thrombosis, otherwise known as a blood clot, in his right shoulder. According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Spurs believe this is an isolated incident. Normally, this is treated using blood thinners for a few […]
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Stephen Curry Named All-Star Game MVP
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry played a big part in leading Team Shaq to the All-Star Game Championship in the new format that debuted this year. In the semifinal matchup against the Rising Stars, coached by Candace Parker, Curry dropped eight points in a game to 40. Then, in the final matchup against Team […]
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76ers Converting Jared Butler To Standard Contract
Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared Butler is getting his contract converted from a two-way to a standard, two-year NBA contract. The former second-round pick in 2021 joined the Sixers at the trade deadline in the deal that sent Reggie Jackson and a 2026 first-round pick to Washington in exchange for Butler and four second-round picks. This […]
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Yves Missi Suffers Hyperextended Knee On Thursday
New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (knee) will not compete in any of the NBA All-Star activities this weekend after the team announced that he suffered a hyperextended right knee in their game on Thursday. The rookie was only able to play 12 minutes against the Sacramento Kings and posted two points, two rebounds, and […]
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Anthony Davis Sidelined For "At Least" Four Weeks
Dallas Mavericks center Anthony Davis (adductor) was already expected to be out "multiple" weeks in an earlier report from Shams Charania and Tim McMahon from ESPN. In their latest report that confirmed Daniel Gafford (knee) is out for six weeks, they also said that sources told them Davis is expected to miss "at least four […]
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Daniel Gafford Out At Least Six Weeks
Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (knee) was originally expected to be re-evaluated in two weeks but will have to miss even more time. According to Shams Charania and Tim McMahon of ESPN, the big man will miss at least six weeks with a Grade 3 MCL sprain. This leaves the team hurting for frontcourt depth […]
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Trae Young Listed As Probable On Friday
Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (Achilles) seems likely to suit up on Friday against the Milwaukee Bucks after the team listed him as probable. He'll be called upon for even more scoring to take down the Bucks if none of their new trade assets are ready in time. Young posted a big-time double-double in their […]
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Jakob Poeltl Ruled Out Friday Against Thunder
Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (hip) is suffering from a hip pointer and will not suit up on Friday for their contest against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 29-year-old will miss his second consecutive game after getting hurt against the New York Knicks earlier in the week. Since Kelly Olynyk was traded to the New […]
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RJ Barrett Remains Sidelined On Friday
Toronto Raptors guard RJ Barrett (concussion) has been ruled out for the third consecutive game while he remains in concussion protocol on Friday. After a couple of trades, the Raptors should have quite the mix of players in their game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Immanuel Quickley is off of the injury report while Jamal […]
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Cade Cunningham May Miss Friday's Game Against 76ers
Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (ankle) is listed as questionable for the contest against the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday due to an ankle sprain. The star point guard hasn't been forced to miss a game since late November, so there's a chance the team could use this as a rest day. If that's the case, […]
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Paul George Available On Friday Against Pistons
Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Paul George (finger) remains on the injury report for his finger injury that requires a splint, but he'll be available for the team's Friday night game against the Detroit Pistons. In his first game back while wearing the splint, George had a bit of a rough night going for nine points, two […]
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