Josh Giddey, Derrick Favors Will Miss Next Two Contests

Oklahoma City Thunder shooting guard/small forward Josh Giddey (illness) and center Derrick Favors (illness) have both been ruled out for the team's games Wednesday against Houston and Thursday vs. the Grizzlies. For Giddey, they will mark the first two absences of his career, as the No. 6 overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft has […]

Kristaps Porzingis Will Play Wednesday, Has No Minutes Cap

Dallas Mavericks power forward Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) is a full go for Wednesday's game against New Orleans, as he will not face any minutes restriction despite battling a sprained right ankle. Porzingis had a dominant seven-game stretch in which he averaged 26 points and 9.3 boards from Nov. 10-23, showcasing his fantasy upside when healthy. […]

Robert Williams III Faces Minutes Cap Wednesday

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (illness) will have an unspecified minutes restriction during Wednesday's contest against the 76ers. While it's a positive for fantasy managers to have Williams back -- particularly to matchup vs. Joel Embiid -- having played a combined 36 minutes since Nov. 15 is sure to keep his workload limited. When […]

Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot Draws First Start Of Year Wednesday

Atlanta Hawks small forward Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot has been elevated into the starting five for Wednesday's game against Indiana. The start marks Luwawu-Cabarrot's first as a member of the Hawks, having appeared in 14 games off the bench in the season's first six weeks. Scarcely utilized, it would be surprising to see the 26-year-old suddenly snag […]

Jimmy Butler Ruled Out Wednesday, May Miss More Time

Miami Heat small forward Jimmy Butler (tailbone) has been deemed unavailable for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers due to a tailbone contusion. Butler's absence has now reached two games, and it may not be coming to an end soon. With the team set to head out on a back-to-back weekend road trip in Indiana and […]

Jaylen Brown Will Play Wednesday, Have Minutes Cap Raised

Boston Celtics shooting guard/small forward Jaylen Brown has been cleared to play in Wednesday's game vs. Philadelphia, and he will also have his playing time ceiling raised to around the 32-minute mark. Brown entered play Wednesday averaging just a shade above 32 minutes per game for the season, so the move is essentially an indicator […]

Bam Adebayo Sustains Torn Thumb Ligament, Out Indefinitely

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (thumb) has not only been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Cleveland, he will be on the shelf for much longer. The dynamic 24-year-old big man has sustained a torn UCL in his right thumb and will need to undergo surgery, which is expected to keep him out of action […]

Jaden McDaniels Ruled Out Wednesday, Jarred Vanderbilt In

Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Jaden McDaniels (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Wizards, while Jarred Vanderbilt (illness) has received the green light to suit up. McDaniels' status is not looking rosy for Friday's outing, either, as the 21-year-old did not travel with the team for its trip east. Conversely, Vanderbilt being […]

Myles Turner Will Suit Up For Wednesday’s Game

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (illness) has been cleared to take the floor for Wednesday's contest against the Hawks despite previously battling an illness. The ailment cost Turner his first game of the season Monday, which allowed Domantas Sabonis to have near unabated access to as many rebounds as he could handle; that division of […]

Cam Reddish Will Miss Wednesday’s Contest

Atlanta Hawks small forward Cam Reddish (wrist) will miss his first outing of the season Wednesday against Indiana due to a sprained left wrist. Reddish warmed up earlier in the day in an effort to take the floor, but the Hawks will instead be thin on the wing with Bogdan Bogdanovic (ankle) and De'Andre Hunter […]

Anthony Edwards Will Suit Up Wednesday

Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard/small forward Anthony Edwards (illness) has been given the green light to take the floor for Wednesday's game against Washington despite battling an illness. Edwards continues his string of appearing in every contest thus far in 2021-22, having morphed into an even more integral member of the Minnesota offense. Averaging 19.2 field-goal […]

Mike Muscala Receives Questionable Tag For Wednesday

Oklahoma City Thunder center Mike Muscala (ankle) has been deemed questionable to suit up for Wednesday's game against Houston due to a sore right ankle. The ailment cost Muscala from appearing in Monday's outing, leaving the Thunder thin at the center spot while Derrick Favors (illness) has also been unavailable. Traditionally known for his ability […]

Tyler Herro Trending Toward Return Wednesday

Miami Heat point/shooting guard Tyler Herro (illness) has been upgraded to probable for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers. Herro has been dealing with full body soreness, which has caused him to miss each of the Heat's two prior games, thereby opening up minutes for Gabe Vincent and Max Strus on the second unit. While Herro […]

Cedi Osman, Dean Wade Remain Unavailable On Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard Cedi Osman (back) and power forward Dean Wade (calf) have been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Miami. Osman's absence will reach two games due to a sore back, while Wade's strained right calf will have him out for a third straight outing. Osman has developed into an integral marksman for […]

Jarred Vanderbilt, Jaden McDaniels Questionable For Wednesday

Minnesota Timberwolves power forwards Jarred Vanderbilt (illness) and Jaden McDaniels (illness) have both been deemed questionable to play in Wednesday's game against the Wizards due to respective illnesses. Neither player was able to suit Monday, which allowed Taurean Prince and Naz Reid to each log 23 minutes; should the duo be out again, look to […]

Mason Plumlee Remains Unavailable On Wednesday

Charlotte Hornets center Mason Plumlee (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Milwaukee due to a strained right calf. Plumlee's absence will mark his fourth in a row, which paves the way for P.J. Washington to get a larger allotment of run as a stretch five. While Nick Richards started at center Monday, […]

Boston Lists Jaylen Brown As Questionable For Wednesday

Boston Celtics shooting guard/small forward Jaylen Brown has been tagged as questionable to participate in Wednesday's contest vs. Philadelphia. Boston has carefully managed Brown's minutes since his eight-game absence earlier in the month, but with Wednesday's contest not part of a back-to-back, the 25-year-old should ultimately be available, albeit in a limited capacity. Brown has remained […]

DeMarcus Cousins Joins Bucks, Will Debut Wednesday

Center DeMarcus Cousins has found a new home with the reigning NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks as of Tuesday. Cousins has not yet appeared in a game this season, but the Bucks revealed that he will be available to make his team debut Wednesday against Charlotte. Injuries have zapped Cousins of much of his all-NBA skill […]

Kristaps Porzingis Receives Questionable Tag For Wednesday

Dallas Mavericks power forward Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) has been listed as questionable to participate in Wednesday's game against New Orleans due to a sprained right ankle. Porzingis missed five contests earlier in the season due to a back ailment, but he has delivered eight outings of at least 20 points since his return. An absence […]

RJ Barrett Will Not Return To Tuesday’s Game

New York Knicks small forward RJ Barrett (illness) will not be available to check back in during Tuesday's contest against Brooklyn due to an illness. Barrett was questionable to play coming into the day before being cleared, but his symptoms appear not to have subsided after logging nine minutes in the first half. In that […]

Minnesota Tags Anthony Edwards Questionable For Wednesday

Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard/small forward Anthony Edwards (illness) has been deemed questionable to play in Wednesday's matchup vs. Washington due to flu-like symptoms. Edwards is yet to miss a game this season, so it's not clear how Minnesota would distribute his minutes in the case of an absence, but Malik Beasley, Josh Okogie, and Taurean […]

Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo Questionable To Play Wednesday

Miami Heat small forward Jimmy Butler (tailbone) and center Bam Adebayo (thumb) have picked up questionable designations ahead of Wednesday's matchup vs. Cleveland. Butler has already logged one absence due to a tailbone injury, which allowed Caleb Martin to shift into the starting five and notch 18 points Monday. Adebayo is coming off his ninth […]

Cole Anthony Set To Return For Wednesday’s Game

Orlando Magic point guard Cole Anthony (ankle) is not listed on the team's injury report ahead of Wednesday's matchup against Denver. Anthony had missed each of the Magic's last six games due to a sprained right ankle, with his return coinciding with the loss of Jalen Suggs (thumb). While it's currently just a 16-game sample […]

Damion Lee, Andre Iguodala Remain Out Tuesday

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Damion Lee (personal) and small forward Andre Iguodala (hip) have both been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Phoenix. Lee's absence will reach three games, but it is anticipated to cease there, with the high-energy guard slated to return to action Friday in the rematch vs. the Suns. Iguodala hasn't […]

Justin Holiday Set To Miss At Least Four Games

Indiana Pacers small forward Justin Holiday has entered the league's COVID-19 health and safety protocols as of Tuesday, which is expected to keep him out of action for at least the next 10 days. Beginning Wednesday vs. Atlanta, the Pacers play four games in that stretch, all of which Holiday is likely to miss. Holiday […]

Norman Powell, Nassir Little Will Miss Tuesday’s Game

Portland Trail Blazers small forwards Norman Powell (quad) and Nassir Little (ankle) have both been deemed unavailable for Tuesday's contest against Detroit. Powell's absence with a right quad contusion has now hit multiple games, and with Little -- his backup -- unavailable, Tony Snell and Larry Nance Jr. can be seen as next in line […]

Damian Lillard Will Miss Tuesday’s Contest

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (abdominal) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Pistons due to an abdominal injury. The absence will be the second of the year for Lillard, with Anfernee Simons likely to see a vastly expanded role in his place. Lillard's early-season struggles have been well documented, as […]

Gary Trent Jr. Ruled Out Tuesday, Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk To Start

Toronto Raptors shooting guard Gary Trent Jr. (calf) will be unavailable for Tuesday's contest against Memphis, allowing Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk to remain among the starting five. Starting in place of Trent on Sunday, Mykhailiuk dropped 12 points and snagged eight rebounds across 38 minutes, an indication of the role that he could play Tuesday. The matchup […]

Nerlens Noel, Taj Gibson Return To Action Tuesday

New York Knicks centers Nerlens Noel (knee) and Taj Gibson (groin) have been cleared to suit up Tuesday vs. the Nets, giving the team their full allotment of rotational big men. Injuries have curtailed the start of Noel's year, limiting him to just eight games thus far; when healthy, he has averaged 4.6 points, 6.4 […]

New York Clears Mitchell Robinson To Play Tuesday

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (illness) has received the green light to suit up for Tuesday's contest against Brooklyn despite battling a non-COVID-19 illness. Robinson has been an integral part of the Knicks' starting five this season, even as his minutes have fluctuated over the past few weeks. His scoring average sits at a […]