Donovan Mitchell Picks Up Questionable Tag For Monday

Cleveland Cavaliers point/shooting guard Donovan Mitchell (leg) has been listed as questionable to play in Monday's game against the Spurs due to a sore right leg. Mitchell has missed each of Cleveland's two prior contests due to the ailment, which has allowed Caris LeVert to slide back into the starting five and lead the team... Read More

Ja Morant Picks Up Questionable Tag For Monday’s Game

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant (thigh) has been deemed questionable to suit up for Monday's contest vs. Atlanta due to a sore right thigh. Morant is coming off a rough shooting performance Friday, when he went 6-for-20 overall and scored just 15 points, his second-lowest total of the season. An absence from Morant would... Read More

Michael Porter Jr. Continues To Progress, Won’t Play Wednesday

Denver Nuggets small forward Michael Porter Jr. (heel) was able to shoot and do light work during Monday's practice, per Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post, but he will miss Wednesday's contest against Washington, marking a 10th consecutive absence. Bruce Brown has primarily taken over Porter's role on the wing and among the starting five,... Read More

De'Aaron Fox Suits Up For Monday’s Practice

Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox (foot) was able to practice Monday, a step in the right direction after missing the previous two contests due to a sore right foot. Davion Mitchell has stepped into starting duties in Fox's absence, although he has remained a limited contributor despite the increase in minutes. Fox has shot... Read More

Joel Embiid Nabs Player Of The Week Award

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid was named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week on Monday. Embiid cruised to the honor during a three-game span that saw him drop 39, 38 and 53 points in consecutive games, respectively. If Embiid had the requisite games played, he would be leading the league at 33.4 PPG, all... Read More

Zion Williamson Earns Player Of The Week Honors

New Orleans Pelicans power forward Zion Williamson was named the Western Conference Player of the Week for the first time in his career Monday after a trio of standout performances. During New Orleans' three wins, Williamson averaged 33 points, 8.3 rebounds and four assists, all while shooting 70.4 percent overall. The 22-year-old has returned to... Read More

Ivica Zubac Picks Up Questionable Designation For Monday

LA Clippers center Ivica Zubac (groin) has been listed as questionable to play in Monday's game against the Celtics due to a sore right groin. Zubac has yet to miss a contest this season, having started all 28 of the Clippers' outings en route to averaging a double-double (10.6 points, 11.2 rebounds per game). The... Read More

Keldon Johnson Draws Questionable Tag For Monday

San Antonio Spurs small forward Keldon Johnson (illness) has been deemed questionable to play in Monday's contest vs. Cleveland as he deals with a stomach illness. Johnson has emerged as San Antonio's primary offensive threat in 2022-23, leading the team with 20.9 PPG. While his overall shooting percentage has dipped (40.8%), he has knocked down... Read More

Devin Vassell Unlikely To Suit Up Thursday

San Antonio Spurs shooting guard Devin Vassell (knee) has been deemed doubtful to play in Thursday's contest against Houston as he battles a sore left knee. The Spurs -- in the midst of an 11-game losing streak -- have seen Vassell emerge during the early part of the season, averaging 20.5 points, 4.2 rebounds and... Read More

Josh Richardson, Doug McDermott Likely To Return Thursday

San Antonio Spurs point/shooting guard Josh Richardson (ankle) and small/power forward Doug McDermott (ankle) have both been deemed probable to suit up for Thursday's game against Houston, marking their returns from respective right ankle sprains. Richardson has missed the previous six contests, while McDermott has been down for a pair. Both players have averaged in... Read More

Patrick Beverley Unlikely To Suit Up Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers point/shooting guard Patrick Beverley (knee) has been deemed doubtful to play in Wednesday's contest against the Raptors as he battles a sore right knee. Without Beverley, LeBron James (ankle) and Anthony Davis (illness) in the mix, Russell Westbrook and Dennis Schroder stand out as huge upside DFS selections. Lonnie Walker IV and... Read More

Jimmy Butler Earns Questionable Tag For Thursday’s Game

Miami Heat power forward Jimmy Butler (knee, reconditioning) has been deemed questionable to suit up for Thursday's contest vs. the Clippers as he works his way back into game action. Butler sat out the second leg of a back-to-back Tuesday, making it likely he suits up against LA. The six-time All-Star has enjoyed another strong... Read More

Matt Ryan Joins Timberwolves On Two-Way Deal

Small forward Matt Ryan signed a two-way contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday, giving the team another depth option on the wing moving forward. Ryan made something of a name for himself in limited minutes earlier this year while with the Lakers, although he did not see consistent enough playing time (10.8 minutes per... Read More

Tyrese Maxey Logs Limited Practice, But Return Far Off

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey (foot) was able to participate in Wednesday's practice in an extremely limited fashion, Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports, but a return appears protracted, as he is still unable to jump. There was optimism that the third-year guard could return in 3-4 weeks from a broken left foot,... Read More

Wesley Matthews Lands In Health And Safety Protocols

Milwaukee Bucks small forward Wesley Matthews landed in the league's health and safety protocols Wednesday, ruling him out for at least the contest vs. Sacramento. Matthews has shifted to a full-time bench role this season and has scuffled mightily from the field, shooting just 30.5 percent overall and 29.8 percent from deep. His absence on... Read More

Luguentz Dort Will Miss Wednesday’s Contest

Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Luguentz Dort (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game vs. Memphis due to a left knee contusion. The absence will mark the first of the year for Dort, opening up minutes on the wing for Jalen Williams, Isaiah Joe and others. While multiple OKC players will see a slight... Read More

Al Horford Lands In Health And Safety Protocols

Boston Celtics center Al Horford was placed in the league's health and safety protocols Wednesday, ruling him out for at least the team's contest vs. Phoenix. Horford had previously been held out of action due to a back ailment, which allowed Blake Griffin to step into the starting five and see a sizable workload. As... Read More

Torrey Craig Remains Unavailable For Monday’s Game

Phoenix Suns power forward Torrey Craig (groin) has been ruled out for Monday's contest against the Mavericks due to a right groin strain, his third consecutive absence due to the ailment. Dario Saric has stepped into the starting five in place of Craig and delivered solid results for his DFS price, while Ish Wainright has... Read More

Mo Bamba Remains Sidelined For Monday’s Contest

Orlando Magic center Mo Bamba (back) has been ruled out for his fifth consecutive game Monday vs. Milwaukee due to back pain. Just prior to going down, Bamba had cracked the starting five and begun to display his nearly nightly double-double upside; on the year, the 24-year-old has averaged 8.2 points and 4.5 boards in... Read More

Jarrett Allen Earns Questionable Tag For Tuesday’s Game

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (back) has been deemed questionable to play in Tuesday's contest vs. the Lakers due a lower back contusion that has forced him out of the past five games. Evan Mobley has largely shifted over to the center spot in Allen's absence, while the return of Kevin Love gives the team... Read More

Steven Adams Will Return To Action Monday

Memphis Grizzlies center Steven Adams (hip) has been lifted from the team's injury report ahead of Monday's game against Miami. Adams missed one game due to a hip ailment, but his return comes at a much-needed time with the Grizzlies set to face widespread absences Monday. While the Heat have been tremendous at limiting opposing... Read More

Anthony Davis Wins Player Of The Week Honors

There was really little doubt that Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis would be named the Western Conference's Player of the Week after he dropped 44 and 55 points, respectively, in consecutive games. Davis notched a double-double in all four of last week's contests, averaging 37.8 points and 13 rebounds in that span. On top... Read More

Kevin Durant Earns Player Of The Week Honors

Brooklyn Nets small forward Kevin Durant was named the NBA's Eastern Conference Player of the Week on Monday after he dropped an average of 33 points and seven boards over his last four outings, in which his team went 3-1. In a career chock full of impressive shooting campaigns, Durant is on pace for his... Read More

T.J. McConnell, James Johnson Earn Questionable Tags Monday

Indiana Pacers point guard T.J. McConnell (illness) and power forward James Johnson (elbow) have been deemed questionable to play in Monday's game against the Warriors. McConnell would be in line for a sizable workload if cleared with Tyrese Haliburton (groin) -- the league's leading assists man -- down for the time being; if McConnell is... Read More

Andrew Wiggins Will Miss Monday’s Contest

Golden State Warriors small forward Andrew Wiggins (groin) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Pacers due to a tight right adductor. Wiggins is coming off a season-best 36-point effort Saturday vs. Houston, with his absence likely to open up additional minutes for Jonathan Kuminga, Anthony Lamb and Donte DiVincenzo. The career revival... Read More

Paul George, Kawhi Leonard Return To Practice Friday

LA Clippers shooting guard Paul George (hamstring) and small forward Kawhi Leonard (ankle) got back onto the practice court Friday, presumably paving the way for returns in the near future. That first look at game action could come as soon as Saturday against the Kings, although either star would likely be facing something of a... Read More

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Questionable To Suit Up Saturday

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (hip) has been tagged as questionable to play in Saturday's contest vs. Minnesota. Gilgeous-Alexander missed his second game of the year Wednesday, paving the way for Josh Giddey and Tre Mann to take on significantly elevated roles. Gilgeous-Alexander has played at an All-Star level through the first six... Read More

Torrey Craig Ruled Out For Friday’s Game

Phoenix Suns power forward Torrey Craig (groin) has been deemed unavailable to suit up for Friday's contest against Houston due to a strained right groin. Craig's absence -- his first of the year -- figures to pave the way for Ish Wainright to accrue added minutes, while Mikal Bridges is set to take on a... Read More

Dennis Schroder Unavailable For Friday's Game

Los Angeles Lakers point/shooting guard Dennis Schroder (personal) has been ruled out for Friday's contest against the Bucks. Schroder's absence -- due to the birth of his child -- marks his first since making his season debut on Nov. 18 and should pave the way for Russell Westbrook and Austin Reaves to see slight upticks... Read More

Jakob Poeltl, Jeremy Sochan Remain Out For Friday’s Game

San Antonio Spurs center Jakob Poeltl (knee) and power forward Jeremy Sochan (quad) have been ruled out for Friday's contest against New Orleans. Poeltl is battling a right knee bruise that will keep him out for the second straight game, while Sochan is down again with a right quad contusion. With Doug McDermott (ankle) also... Read More