Josh Richardson, Doug McDermott Will Miss Friday’s Contest

San Antonio Spurs point/shooting guard Josh Richardson (ankle) and small/power forward Doug McDermott (ankle) have been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pelicans with respective ankle ailments. Richardson's absence will mark his fifth in a row, while McDermott has been unable to recover from the injury he sustained Wednesday. The Spurs figure to be... Read More

T.J. Warren Set For Season Debut Friday

Brooklyn Nets small/power forward T.J. Warren (foot) is on track to make his first appearance with his new franchise for Friday's game against Toronto. Warren last suited up in a contest on Dec. 29, 2020, and has since undergone extensive rehab work to heal a stress fracture in his left foot. His return is timely... Read More

Tyrese Haliburton Set For Game-Time Decision Friday

Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton (groin) has been deemed a last-minute call for Friday's contest against the Kings as he deals with a sore left groin. There is cause for optimism, though, as Haliburton was able to suit up for shootaround in hopes of facing his former team for the second straight outing. He... Read More

Reggie Bullock Questionable To Suit Up Friday

Dallas Mavericks small forward Reggie Bullock (neck) has been tagged as questionable to play in Friday's game vs. the Nuggets due to a strained neck. The sharpshooter has scuffled mightily by his standards from long range this season, knocking down just 29.2% from deep; he went 0-for-6 en route to a scoreless performance in his... Read More

Gordon Hayward Improves To Questionable For Friday’s Game

Charlotte Hornets small forward Gordon Hayward (shoulder) has been bumped up to questionable ahead of Friday's contest vs. the Bulls, a step in the right direction following an eight-game absence due to a left shoulder contusion. A potential return from Hayward would deliver Charlotte much-needed offensive punch with LaMelo Ball (ankle) sidelined again. Hayward has... Read More

Aaron Gordon Unavailable During Team Shootaround

Denver Nuggets power forward Aaron Gordon (illness) has his status for Friday's contest vs. the Mavericks up in the air after missing the team's afternoon warmup due to an illness. The team already has Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray in the league's health and safety protocols, leaving them short of star power for the time... Read More

Duncan Robinson Will Miss Friday’s Contest

Miami Heat small forward Duncan Robinson (hand) has been ruled out for Friday's game vs. Washington due to a sprained right hand. Robinson's absence adds to the extensive list for the Heat, who will definitively be down Jimmy Butler (knee), Tyler Herro (ankle) and Victor Oladipo (knee), with Bam Adebayo (knee) also questionable. The widespread... Read More

Bam Adebayo Draws Questionable Tag For Friday’s Game

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (knee) has been deemed questionable to suit up for Friday's contest against Washington due a left knee contusion. Adebayo missed his first game of the year Wednesday due to the ailment, which allowed Nikola Jovic to enter the starting five. With Dewayne Dedmon (illness) also questionable and Jimmy Butler (knee)... Read More

Malcolm Brogdon Cleared To Return For Friday’s Game

Boston Celtics point/shooting guard Malcolm Brogdon (hamstring) has been given the green light to get back into action for Friday's contest against the Pelicans. His return comes at a vital time, with Marcus Smart (ankle) ruled out. Brogdon had missed the previous four contests due to a tight right hamstring but he can be expected... Read More

Marcus Smart Ruled Out For Friday’s Game

Boston Celtics point guard Marcus Smart (ankle) will be sidelined for Friday's contest vs. New Orleans due to right ankle inflammation. Smart's absence marks his second in a row, paving the way for Derrick White to continue seeing sizable minutes, even as Malcolm Brogdon (hamstring) is slated to return to action. While Smart has scuffled... Read More

Jimmy Butler Will Miss Friday’s Contest

Miami Heat power forward Jimmy Butler (knee) has been ruled unavailable for Friday's game against Washington due to a sore right knee. The absence marks the third of the season for Butler, who has logged his lone two single-digit shot attempts outings in his past three games. With Tyler Herro (ankle) and Victor Oladipo (knee)... Read More

Kawhi Leonard Will Be Eased Into Action To Begin 2022-23

LA Clippers small forward Kawhi Leonard (knee) has been cleared to play in 5-on-5 action during the upcoming NBA preseason, but that doesn't mean he will be a full-go to begin the year, per Clippers president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank. Leonard missed all of the 2021-22 year as he recovered from a torn right... Read More

Kelly Olynyk, Saben Lee Join Jazz Via Trade

The Utah Jazz have reportedly acquired veteran center Kelly Olynyk and combo guard Saben Lee from the Detroit Pistons in exchange for Bojan Bogdanovic, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Olynyk will be joining his fourth organization in the past three seasons, having spent just one year with the Pistons, where he averaged 9.1 PPG over... Read More

Golden State Expresses Confidence In James Wiseman

Golden State Warriors center James Wiseman (knee) has been consistently participating in pickup games at the team's facility over the past month, head coach Steve Kerr revealed, citing that the team is looking to find ways to integrate the 21-year-old into the rotation. The second overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft did not suit... Read More

Detroit Lands Bojan Bogdanovic In Trade

The Detroit Pistons have reportedly landed small/power forward Bojan Bogdanovic in a deal with the Utah Jazz, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The trade will reportedly send veteran big man Kelly Olynyk and young guard Saben Lee headed back to the rebuilding Jazz, as the Pistons are likely to slot the 33-year-old sharpshooter into a... Read More

Sharife Cooper Inks Training Camp Deal With Cleveland

Point guard Sharife Cooper has signed a training camp contract with the Cavaliers, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Cooper appeared in 13 games as a reserve for Atlanta last season, seeing extremely limited action at the NBA level; his time in the G League with the College Park Skyhawks was much more fruitful, as... Read More

Robert Williams III To Undergo Knee Procedure, Miss 4-6 Weeks

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (knee) is expected to be sidelined for the next 4-6 weeks after undergoing an arthroscopic procedure on his left knee, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Williams had meniscus surgery in March, which allowed him to return in time for the playoffs, although he saw a somewhat limited workload. While... Read More

Lauri Markkanen Impresses During EuroBasket 2022

Utah Jazz power forward Lauri Markkanen will face many question marks ahead of his first season with a new franchise, but if his production for Finland during EuroBasket 2022 is any indication, he should fit in just fine. Markkanen averaged nearly a point per minute across seven games with the Finnish national team, compiling 27.9... Read More

Giannis Antetokounmpo Makes EuroBasket All-Tournament Team

Milwaukee Bucks power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo was named to the EuroBasket 2022 All-Tournament team after helping to lead Greece to the quarterfinals. Antetokounmpo led all scorers during the tournament, averaging 29.3 points across six contests, while adding 8.8 rebounds and 4.7 assists per outing. Antetokounmpo only furthered his momentum heading into 2022-23, where he is... Read More

Dennis Schroder Logs 26 Points As Germany Earns Bronze Medal

Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Dennis Schroder went for a game-high 26 points in Germany's Bronze Medal Game against Poland during EuroBasket 2022. Schroder, the newest addition to the Lakers' backcourt, secured Germany its first medal at the event since '05, leading the way with his dynamic scoring arsenal. After spending the '20-21 season with... Read More

Juancho Hernangomez Drops 27 Points In EuroBasket Finals

Toronto Raptors power forward Juancho Hernangomez led all scorers with a 27-point outing for Spain in Sunday's Gold Medal Game of EuroBasket against France. Hernangomez claimed gold alongside his brother, Willy, who was named MVP of the tournament. Juancho is entering his first year with Toronto, having played sparingly en route to averaging 3.3 PPG... Read More

Willy Hernangomez Earns EuroBasket MVP Honors

New Orleans Pelicans center Willy Hernangomez was named the EuroBasket MVP in the wake of Spain defeating France for the gold medal Sunday. Hernangomez finished with 14 points and eight rebounds in the final contest, averaging 17.2 PPG throughout the tournament. The 28-year-old has traditionally been utilized as a reserve big man throughout his NBA... Read More

Melvin Gordon III Expected To Share Carries To Open Year

Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III is reportedly looking at a split of backfield duties with teammate Javonte Williams to begin the 2022 season, per Benjamin Allbright. While Williams is expected to garner a higher percentage of carries, Gordon is set to be in line for goal line opportunities, which should help elevate his... Read More

Najee Harris Will Start Sunday’s Preseason Finale

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (foot) has been given the green light to suit up for Sunday's preseason finale against the Lions. Harris had been held out of the first two preseason contests as the team attempts to manage his workload following a rookie campaign that saw him lead the league in touches (381).... Read More

Kenny Pickett Will Serve As Backup In Preseason Finale

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett will be signal-caller No. 2 for the team's final preseason contest Sunday vs. the Lions. The door has not been shut on the rookie earning the starting nod for Week 1 of the regular season, but Mitch Trubisky will draw his third consecutive start as Pittsburgh puts a wrap... Read More

Geno Smith Will Start Friday’s Preseason Finale

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith will be under center for the team's final preseason tuneup Friday against the Cowboys. Smith will have started all three preseason outings for Seattle, who has yet to officially name a starting signal caller for Week 1 of the regular season vs. Denver. Drew Lock may not get the start,... Read More

Mitch Trubisky Will Start Sunday’s Contest

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubisky will start under center for Sunday's preseason finale against the Lions, head coach Mike Tomlin announced Friday. Despite the significant competition that Trubisky has received from Kenny Pickett and Mason Rudolph, the veteran will have started all three preseason games for the Steelers, a potential indication of where the team... Read More

Giants Ink Ryan Santoso; Will Likely Kick Sunday

The New York Giants are bringing aboard kicker Ryan Santoso ahead of Sunday's preseason finale against the Jets with Graham Gano (concussion) sidelined. The 6-foot-5 Santoso inks the deal on his 27th birthday, reuniting him with the franchise after having been originally signed to the practice squad in 2020. Santoso has appeared in seven games... Read More

Kadarius Toney, Darius Slayton Questionable For Sunday

New York Giants wide receivers Kadarius Toney (hamstring) and Darius Slayton (undisclosed) have been deemed questionable to suit up for Sunday's contest vs. the Jets. Toney has been slowed in practice by nagging leg injuries, while Slayton played just five snaps in the team's preseason opener two weeks ago due to tightness. While the team... Read More

Jets Plan To Fulfill Denzel Mims’ Trade Request

New York Jets wide receiver Denzel Mims asked to be dealt via a statement released by his agent Thursday, and the team will reportedly attempt to fulfill that request, so long as they get a return they deem acceptable, per Connor Hughes of SNY. Mims, a second-round Draft choice from 2020, finds himself on the... Read More