LaMelo Ball's Timeline To Return Is Still Unclear

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) hasn't appeared in a game since January 26 due to what the team is calling tendinopathy in his right ankle. Head coach Steve Clifford was asked about Ball's progress over the last couple of weeks and he said, "It's hard to tell." He also added that Ball has been... Read More

Jamal Murray Could Miss Contest Against Lakers

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (ankle) suffered a sprained ankle on Thursday during the second quarter of their game against the Miami Heat. He was able to walk off the floor under his own power but showed a noticeable limp. The team has been using a cautious approach with Murray due to the various leg... Read More

Alex Caruso Iffy Against Bucks On Friday

Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso (hamstring) has been tagged as questionable for the late-night game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday. The do-it-all wing is dealing with a right hamstring strain which can be one of the trickier injuries. He was unable to suit up in their last game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday,... Read More

Kyle Anderson Not Expected To Play On Friday

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson (knee) has been listed as doubtful on Friday while he suffers from a left knee sprain. The 30-year-old wasn't able to play in their last game either and it looks like his inactive streak will at least stretch to two games. Anderson's playing time has dwindled this season which has... Read More

Luke Kennard, John Konchar Both Doubtful To Play Friday

Memphis Grizzlies guards Luke Kennard (illness) and John Konchar (thumb) have both been listed as doubtful ahead of their Friday night matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers. This is likely going to be Konchar's third consecutive missed game and Kennard's second. With a team as banged up as the Grizzlies, they would have both seen... Read More

GG Jackson II Questionable On Friday Versus Trail Blazers

Memphis Grizzlies forward GG Jackson II (quad) has popped up on the injury report again as he deals with a right quad contusion and has been listed as questionable. The Grizzlies currently have nine players listed as out or doubtful right now, so if Jackson can suit up, he should still see north of 25... Read More

Moses Brown Has A Chance To Return On Friday

Portland Trail Blazers center Moses Brown (wrist) is officially questionable for Friday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies, which could potentially be his first game back since Jan. 1 after suffering a fractured wrist. In the last four games that he did appear in, he was a starter but didn't get any more than 15 minutes... Read More

Aaron Nesmith Draws Questionable Tag Friday

Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (ankle) has been tagged as questionable against the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday. The 24-year-old wing hasn't played in the team's last four games while he tends to a sprained right ankle, and he may be forced to miss a fifth. He'll likely test it out during shootaround and warmup... Read More

Doug McDermott Won't Suit Up Against Pelicans

Indiana Pacers forward Doug McDermott (calf) will miss his second consecutive game after officially being ruled out for their game on Friday night. "Dougie McBuckets" has seen very inconsistent playing time since joining the Pacers after the trade deadline. His time on the court depends on both matchups and the health of the rest of... Read More

Dereck Lively II Available Against Celtics

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (nose) has been deemed available for their contest against the Boston Celtics on Friday. The rookie big man is still dealing with lingering effects from a nasal fracture that kept him out of seven consecutive games. He continues to play lately, however, as he's appeared in the team's last... Read More

Marcus Sasser Ruled Out Again On Friday

Detroit Pistons guard Marcus Sasser (knee) has been ruled out for his fourth consecutive game ahead of their Friday night matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The rookie is dealing with a knee contusion right now and it's been severe enough to hold him out for over a week now. His minutes have been inconsistent already,... Read More

Cam Reddish Officially Returning On Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward Cam Reddish (ankle) has been cleared to play and head coach Darvin Ham confirmed that the 24-year-old is available for their game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Reddish hasn't played since January 23 due to an ankle sprain that he suffered against the Clippers, coincidentally. In his 35 games with the... Read More

LeBron James Upgraded To Active On Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) was originally listed as questionable but head coach Darvin Ham said that he will in fact play on Wednesday night. That means the Lakers will at least have their two superstars against the Los Angeles Clippers and they even get Cam Reddish (ankle) back for the first time... Read More

Jusuf Nurkic Expected To Play Thursday

Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic (ankle) has been listed as probable for Thursday night's game against the Houston Rockets. The Bosnian big man was able to play in their last game as well where he registered 18 points, 22 rebounds, seven assists, one steal, one block, and three turnovers across 37 minutes. Nurkic is in... Read More

Isaiah Hartenstein Will Not Suit Up On Tuesday

New York Knicks center Isaiah Hartenstein (Achilles) was originally listed as questionable, but he has since been downgraded to out, according to head coach Tom Thibodeau. The 25-year-old played in each of the team's last three games while clocking 26 minutes on the court during their game on Monday. Jalen Brunson (neck) was also ruled... Read More

Jalen Brunson Downgraded To Out On Tuesday

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (neck) has been downgraded from questionable to out on Tuesday and will not face the New Orleans Pelicans. The star point guard is dealing with cervical spasms in his neck and they seem to be too severe to allow him to take the court. Head coach Tom Thibodeau was... Read More

Davis Bertans Questionable Against Bucks

Charlotte Hornets forward Davis Bertans (knee) has been tagged as questionable for Tuesday due to a hyperextended left knee. The sharpshooting forward has only played in four games for the Hornets since being traded from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and he's played around 10 minutes a night. So, if he does end up playing, it... Read More

Seth Curry Expected To Play Tuesday Versus Bucks

Charlotte Hornets guard Seth Curry (hip) has been listed as probable on the injury report for their Tuesday night matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. Curry was unable to play in their last game on Sunday due to a sore right hip, but it looks like he's healing from that ailment at a faster pace. The... Read More

Dennis Schroder Moves Into Starting Five

Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Schroder has moved up into the starting five for just the second time in his Brooklyn tenure so far. Ben Simmons (leg) was upgraded to available for this contest, but he won't be retaining his starting role according to the Nets' official Twitter account. Including his time in Toronto, during the... Read More

Isaiah Livers Ruled Out For Remainder Of Season

Washington Wizards forward Isaiah Livers (hip) will miss the remainder of the season, according to the team's official account. He's suffering from joint capsule inflammation in his right hip, and the team said that it will be treated conservatively. Livers came to Washington along with Marvin Bagley III in the trade that sent Danilo Gallinari... Read More

Ben Simmons Upgraded To Available On Monday

Brooklyn Nets forward Ben Simmons (leg) will play in his third consecutive game on Monday against the Memphis Grizzlies. The point forward was originally listed as questionable due to lower leg soreness for this game, but it seems like the pain isn't enough to force him to stay on the sidelines. In the last two... Read More

John Konchar Sidelined Against Nets

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward John Konchar (thumb) has been ruled out against the Brooklyn Nets on Monday due to a thumb sprain. The 27-year-old was able to play 21 minutes in their last game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday and posted seven points, four rebounds, three assists, two steals, and one block. While he's... Read More

Orlando Robinson May Not Suit Up On Monday

Miami Heat center Orlando Robinson (back) has been tagged as questionable ahead of the Monday matchup against the Sacramento Kings. The 23-year-old hasn't played in the team's last two games and has been seeing very inconsistent minutes this season. The Heat could need all hands on deck Monday night, however, as they'll be missing Jimmy... Read More

Tyler Herro Questionable Against Kings

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (knee) is back on the injury report with a hyperextended knee and has been listed as questionable for their Monday night game. He suffered the hyperextension in their game on Friday against the New Orleans Pelicans but he was still able to post 15 points, six rebounds, three assists, one... Read More

Terry Rozier Tagged As Questionable For Monday

Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier (knee) may return on Monday for the team's game against the Sacramento Kings. He's missed each of the last three games due to a knee sprain but has opened up the injury report with a questionable status instead of getting ruled out ahead of time. As he's trending in the... Read More

Marcus Sasser Ruled Out Again Versus Knicks

Detroit Pistons guard Marcus Sasser (knee) has been ruled out for their Monday night matchup against the New York Knicks due to a right knee contusion. The rookie combo guard hurt his knee on Thursday during their game against the Indiana Pacers and then was ruled out for their last game on Saturday. He was... Read More

Jonathan Isaac Diagnosed With Left Knee Strain On Sunday

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (knee) was forced to leave Sunday's game against the Atlanta Hawks in the first quarter due to a knee injury. The team took some x-rays which came back negative, so they diagnosed him with a left knee strain. Isaac will still undergo an MRI which should give a better picture... Read More

Rockets, Tari Eason Seeking Additional Medical Opinions

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (leg) is working with the team to get multiple other medical opinions on his leg injury according to head coach Ime Udoka. The 22-year-old hasn't played since January 1 and he's been continually listed on the injury report with "left lower leg injury management." At this point, it seems like... Read More

Week 17: Dynasty Risers And Fallers For Fantasy Basketball

The playoff push for both NBA and fantasy teams alike has arrived! We have officially crawled our way through the All-Star break filled with dreams of the past All-Star games and everyone complaining about the current setup. Let's just all collectively understand that we got to see great basketball back in the day and it's... Read More

Gary Payton II Expected To Play On Friday

Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II (illness) has been tagged as probable on Friday for their game against the Charlotte Hornets. Payton was listed as questionable for the same illness in their last game against the Los Angeles Lakers and was eventually downgraded, but it seems like he's breaking out of the sickness enough... Read More