Kristaps Porzingis, Josh Richardson Likely To Return Thursday

Dallas Mavericks power forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) and shooting guard/small forward Josh Richardson (hamstring) have both been bumped up to probable to play in Thursday's contest against the Pistons. Their return comes at a crucial point, as Luka Doncic (elbow) and Dorian Finney-Smith (leg) are both expected to miss the outing. Neither Porzingis nor Richardson... Read More

Kyrie Irving Will Miss Thursday’s Contest

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving (groin) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Pacers due to a sore right groin. Irving was held to just 3-for-13 from the field overall Tuesday versus Toronto, with his nine points marking a season low. Tyler Johnson and Landry Shamet figure to handle the vast majority... Read More

Luka Doncic, Dorian Finney-Smith Unlikely To Suit Up Thursday

Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic (elbow) and small/power forward Dorian Finney-Smith (leg) have both picked up doubtful designations for Thursday's contest against Detroit. Dallas' injury report has been hefty as of late, even as Doncic has not missed action since March 27. The elbow ailment hasn't impaired Doncic too strenuously, as he has managed... Read More

J.J. Redick, Dorian Finney-Smith Will Play Tuesday

Dallas Mavericks shooting guard/small forward J.J. Redick (heel) and small/power forward Dorian Finney-Smith (leg) have both been cleared to suit up Tuesday against the Warriors. Redick returns after a one-game absence, giving the Mavericks some much-needed wing depth with Josh Richardson (hamstring) unavailable. Finney-Smith will look to continue his recent hot stretch in which he... Read More

Luka Doncic, Maxi Kleber Cleared To Suit Up Tuesday

Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic (elbow) and power forward/center Maxi Kleber (back) have been given the green light to suit up Tuesday against the Warriors. With Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) down, Doncic figures to see an elevated offensive workload, while Kleber figures to play a larger role in the frontcourt. Doncic dropped 42 points on... Read More

Kristaps Porzingis, Josh Richardson Ruled Out For Tuesday

Dallas Mavericks power forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) and shooting guard/small forward Josh Richardson (hamstring) have been deemed unavailable for Tuesday's contest against the Warriors. The absence marks the third game in a row both players have been out of the mix, with Dwight Powell and Nicolo Melli likely to see a minutes bump in the... Read More

Eric Paschall Could Return Within One Week

Golden State Warriors power forward/center Eric Paschall (hip) is nearing a return to game action, which per the Warriors, could come as soon as next week while the team is on its four-game road trip. Paschall has not played since April 2 due to a hip ailment, having logged only 32 minutes of game action... Read More

Los Angeles Lists Alex Caruso As Questionable For Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Alex Caruso (back) has been deemed questionable to play in Wednesday's game against the Wizards due to back spasms. The ailment forced Caruso from Monday's contest, with Talen Horton-Tucker and Dennis Schroder likely to see more ball-handling duties should Caruso miss his first outing since March 16. While Caruso has... Read More

Mike Scott Picks Up Questionable Tag For Wednesday

Philadelphia 76ers power forward/center Mike Scott (hip) has been deemed questionable to play in Wednesday's game versus Atlanta due to a sore left hip. Scott missed his first game in more than two months Monday due to the ailment, allowing Anthony Tolliver and Paul Reed to see some elevated run. Scott has started three of... Read More

New Orleans Inks Didi Louzada To Deal

Free-agent point/shooting guard Didi Louzada officially signed his deal to join the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday. The 6-foot-5, 21-year-old Brazilian appeared in 20 games with the Sydney Kings in the NBL this season and averaged 8.8 points and 3.7 rebounds per game across 24.1 minutes. Having appeared with the Brazilian national team during the... Read More

James Johnson On Track To Return For Wednesday’s Game

New Orleans Pelicans power forward James Johnson (adductor) has been bumped up to probable to participate in Wednesday's contest against the Nuggets. Johnson has been on the sidelines for each of New Orleans' last four games, with Naji Marshall and Wenyen Gabriel likely to see slightly reduced roles once the veteran is back in the... Read More

James Ennis III Earns Questionable Tag For Wednesday’s Game

Orlando Magic small forward James Ennis III (calf) has been deemed questionable to play in Wednesday's contest versus the Cavaliers due to a sore right calf. Ennis has missed each of Orlando's past five games due to the ailment, paving the way for ample playing time on the wing for both Dwayne Bacon and Gary... Read More

Brandon Goodwin Earns Questionable Tag For Wednesday

When Atlanta Hawks point guard Brandon Goodwin (ankle) was taken from the floor in a wheelchair Monday, a lengthy absence seemed imminent. But according to the team's injury report, Goodwin is just listed as questionable to play Wednesday versus Philadelphia due to a left ankle impingement. With Trae Young (ankle) down due to an ankle... Read More

Kevin Huerter Likely To Log First Absence Of Year Wednesday

Atlanta Hawks small forward Kevin Huerter (shoulder) has been deemed doubtful to play in Wednesday's game against Philadelphia due to a sprained left shoulder. Huerter has appeared in all 62 games for the Hawks this season, the last 14 of which have come as a starter, averaging 15.6 PPG. Atlanta has been crushed by injuries... Read More

Sacramento Inks Damian Jones To Multi-Year Deal

Sacramento Kings center Damian Jones has not only been signed for the remainder of the 2020-21 year, the team was so impressed with his upside in his six games with the organization that he is now under contract for next year as well. In 15.5 minutes per contest, Jones has averaged 3.8 points and 3.7... Read More

Steven Adams Picks Up Questionable Tag For Wednesday

New Orleans Pelicans center Steven Adams (toe) has been listed as questionable to take the floor for Wednesday's contest against Denver due to a sprained toe on his right foot. Adams' absence from Monday's game allowed Willy Hernangomez to enter the starting five and accumulate a double-double, a role that he would stand to reprise... Read More

Evan Fournier Joins Starting Lineup Tuesday

Boston Celtics shooting guard/small forward Evan Fournier has been elevated to the starting five for Tuesday's game against the Thunder, marking his first start with the organization. Fournier has been utilized as the offensive focal point of the second unit, but with Jayson Tatum (ankle) and Kemba Walker (oblique) unavailable, Fournier will return to his... Read More

Jeremy Lamb Will Miss Tuesday’s Game

Indiana Pacers shooting guard/small forward Jeremy Lamb (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's contest against Portland due to continued left knee issues. Lamb's absence marks his fifth straight game on the sidelines, with Justin Holiday and Doug McDermott likely the biggest beneficiaries of his lack of presence with the second unit. After having averaged... Read More

Derrick White Will Miss Wednesday’s Game

San Antonio Spurs point/shooting guard Derrick White (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's contest against the Heat after having sprained his right ankle during Monday's outing. After having been snake bitten by injuries to begin the year, White had played in each of the Spurs' past 28 games; his absence paves the way for... Read More

Bruce Brown Will Miss At Least Two Contests

Brooklyn Nets shooting guard/small forward Bruce Brown (knee) will miss both Tuesday's contest versus Toronto and Thursday's game against Indiana due to a sore right knee. Head coach Steve Nash said despite the fact that Brown did not travel with the team, he was "positive and optimistic" about getting him back for Friday's outing versus... Read More

Kevin Durant Set To Start, Have Minutes Cap Increased

Brooklyn Nets power forward Kevin Durant is slated to rejoin the starting lineup for Tuesday's contest against Toronto, in addition to seeing his minutes allotment increased. Durant played 28 minutes off the bench Sunday in his return to action following a three-game absence. Brooklyn has been cautious with its star players this season, but it... Read More

Terrence Ross Unlikely To Suit Up Wednesday

Orlando Magic shooting guard/small forward Terrence Ross (back) has been hit with a doubtful designation ahead of Wednesday's game versus Cleveland as he continues to battle back spasms. Ross has missed each of the team's five previous contests due to the ailment, paving the way for Gary Harris and other wings to see more playing... Read More

Kemba Walker Ruled Out For Wednesday’s Contest

Boston Celtics point guard Kemba Walker (oblique) had already been ruled out more than 24 hours ahead of Tuesday's game versus Oklahoma City, but now he has also been deemed unavailable to suit up for Wednesday against the Hornets. Marcus Smart can be expected to handle the vast majority of PG duties with Walker down,... Read More

Tyler Herro, Kendrick Nunn Questionable For Wednesday

Miami Heat point/shooting guards Tyler Herro (foot) and Kendrick Nunn (neck) have picked up questionable designations ahead of Wednesday's contest versus San Antonio. The duo missed Monday's game, which allowed both Goran Dragic and Gabe Vincent to reach the 30-minute plateau. Despite neither producing at a particularly high level with their increased minutes allotment, DFS... Read More

Goga Bitadze Will Miss Tuesday’s Contest

Indiana Pacers center Goga Bitadze (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Portland due to persistent ankle issues. Bitadze has now missed four consecutive contests with the ailment, paving the way for Oshae Brissett to continue seeing a sizable workload as the team's de facto center. With Myles Turner (toe) also down, Bitadze... Read More

Alex Caruso Battles Back Spasms Monday, Exits Early

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Alex Caruso (back) was ruled out for the remainder of Monday's contest against the Magic due to back spasms. Caruso hasn't missed a game since March 16, having been an integral part of L.A.'s second unit. Prior to his departure, Caruso compiled seven points, two rebounds and two assists across... Read More

Derrick White Exits Monday’s Contest With Ankle Injury

San Antonio Spurs point/shooting guard Derrick White (ankle) was ruled out for the remainder of Monday's game versus the Wizards after sustaining a sprained right ankle. Prior to his exit, White was able to compile nine points, three rebounds and two assists across 19 minutes. Without him in the mix, Patty Mills and Lonnie Walker... Read More

Brandon Goodwin Requires Wheelchair To Depart Monday’s Game

Atlanta Hawks point guard Brandon Goodwin (foot/ankle) was taken from the court on a wheelchair during Monday's contest against Detroit due to a significant left foot/ankle injury. Goodwin immediately went down in apparent serious pain, ending his fourth start of the season unceremoniously. Prior to his exit, he went just 3-for-14 from the field across... Read More

Jayson Tatum, Kemba Walker Will Both Miss Tuesday’s Game

Boston Celtics power forward Jayson Tatum (ankle) and point guard Kemba Walker (hip) have both been ruled out for Tuesday's contest against Oklahoma City. Tatum is dealing with a left ankle impingement, which will cause him to miss his first outing since March 22. Walker departed Sunday's game with an oblique injury, which has now... Read More

Kristaps Porzingis, Josh Richardson, J.J. Redick All Out Monday

The Dallas Mavericks will be severely short-handed when they take the floor Monday against the Kings with Kristaps Porzingis (ankle), Josh Richardson (hamstring) and J.J. Redick (heel) all unavailable. The absence for Porzingis and Richardson marks their second in a row, which allowed Dwight Powell and Tim Hardaway Jr., respectively, to see larger roles. Powell... Read More