Paolo Banchero Continues To Ramp Up Conditioning

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (oblique) will sit out a 27th straight game on Thursday versus Miami but continues to progress. According to Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley, Banchero has not gone through contact yet but is ramping up his conditioning. He's able to run up to higher speeds and can do some ball-handling work, […]

Josh Giddey Questionable Thursday

Chicago Bulls guard/forward Josh Giddey (ankle) has a questionable tag on the injury report ahead of Thursday's game against Atlanta. He's trying to return from an ankle sprain, which has robbed Giddey of three games. Before getting hurt, Giddey was playing well this month, averaging 12.5 points, 7.8 rebounds, 7.8 assists, and 1.7 steals. There […]

Lonzo Ball Likely Out For Second Straight Game

Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball (illness) is listed as doubtful for Thursday's game against Atlanta. He's been feeling under the weather the entire week and appears set to miss a second straight game. Ball has had a decent comeback campaign, averaging 5.2 points, 3.1 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 1.1 steals in 17.5 minutes off […]

Ayo Dosunmu Questionable To Play On Thursday

Chicago Bulls guard/forward Ayo Dosunmu (Achilles) has landed on the injury report with a questionable tag ahead of Thursday's action against Atlanta. Right Achilles tendinopathy might keep him off the floor for the first time this season. It's been a good campaign for Dosunmu, who has battled out a regular starting role. He's put up […]

Ron Holland II Battling An Illness, Questionable For Thursday

Detroit Pistons small forward Ron Holland II (illness) is in danger of missing his first game of the season, with the team listing him as questionable for Thursday's contest against Sacramento. The 19-year-old rookie is battling an illness. Holland II has had an unspectacular first year in the league, averaging 6.4 points and 3.1 rebounds […]

Isaiah Stewart Tagged As Questionable For Thursday

Detroit Pistons forward/center Isaiah Stewart (knee) has been listed as questionable on the injury report ahead of Thursday's road outing against Sacramento. He's missed the past three games with a sprained left knee. Jalen Duren's (ankle) minutes have gone up during Stewart's absence, with Paul Reed providing backup off the bench. Reed has just logged […]

Jalen Duren Listed As Probable For Meeting With Kings

Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (ankle) is considered probable for Thursday's game against Sacramento. The talented big man is dealing with a right ankle sprain but is expected to play. Duren is a nightly double-double threat, averaging 9.0 points and 9.2 rebounds for the campaign with 1.1 blocks. Centers haven't been too productive against the […]

Keyonte George Iffy For Thursday's Game

Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (ankle) has been labeled as questionable for Thursday's meeting with Portland. An ankle might keep George off the court for a third consecutive game. The injury has given Svi Mykhailiuk a chance to prove his worth. He's made back-to-back starts, averaging 14.5 points and 2.0 assists with six makes from […]

John Collins Considered Questionable Thursday

Utah Jazz forward/center John Collins (hip) is questionable for Thursday's matchup against Portland. He's dealing with a hip contusion and might be absent for a second straight game. As a result of Collins' absence, Micah Potter hopped into the starting five for Monday's clash with Cleveland. He put in a good performance in 26 minutes […]

Robert Williams III Questionable For Thursday's Action

Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III (ankle) is questionable for Thursday's game against Utah. He's in danger of missing a second consecutive contest. Williams III's continued absence would leave Deandre Ayton and Donovan Clingan as the lone big men in the rotation. Deni Avdija, who scored a team-high 19 points off the bench in […]

Cam Thomas Remains Out Thursday

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Cam Thomas (hamstring) will remain on the shelf for Thursday's game against Milwaukee. It was announced earlier this week that Thomas has progressed to five-on-five action in practice. This is a sign that the talented scorer is nearing his return. However, Thursday's game comes too soon for him. Following Thursday night, the […]

Tari Eason Might Return To Action Thursday

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (lower leg) has picked up a questionable tag ahead of Thursday's encounter with New Orleans. He's missed the past three games while managing a lower leg injury. Eason has established himself as one of the league's most productive bench players, averaging 11.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 1.9 steals in 22.8 […]

Dillon Brooks Misses Second Consecutive Game Thursday

Houston Rockets guard/forward Dillon Brooks (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's clash against New Orleans. He's nursing right ankle soreness. Brooks' injury has come at a bad time for the Rockets, who play three games in four nights. Amen Thompson crushed it as a starter in Brooks' place on Monday against Charlotte and should […]

Trey Murphy III Listed As Questionable Thursday

New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III (ankle) has been listed as questionable for Thursday's game against Houston. The 24-year-old sprained his left ankle in the last contest against Denver on Sunday. However, Murphy III may remain in the lineup versus the Rockets. On Tuesday, the team announced that Murphy III is considered day-to-day. Both […]

Domantas Sabonis Listed As Questionable For Thursday

Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis (illness) is iffy for Thursday's game against Detroit. He's battling an illness, and the team has listed Sabonis as questionable on the injury report. The Kings star has previously sat out two contests this season. On these occasions, Trey Lyles and Alex Len filled in for him in the starting […]

Onyeka Okongwu To Remain Sidelined Thursday

Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu (knee) will remain out of the lineup on Thursday against Chicago. The talented big man has battled inflammation in his left knee lately and will miss a fourth consecutive game. Larry Nance Jr. has entered the rotation in Okongwu's absence, posting impressive numbers. Working as Clint Capela's backup, Nance Jr. […]

Anthony Davis Will Not Return On Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (ankle) has been officially ruled out for the rest of Wednesday's matchup against Golden State. Davis exited the contest early and has been diagnosed with a left ankle sprain. He finishes the Christmas Day game with zero points, two rebounds, and one steal on 0-for-3 shooting in seven minutes. […]

Jamal Murray Returns For Christmas Matchup

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray (ankle) will play against Phoenix on Christmas Day. He's returning from a one-game absence, with the team upgrading Murray from questionable to available. Murray's return will send Russell Westbrook back to the second unit. Coming off the bench, Westbrook's contributions have been limited to 11.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, and […]

Bogdan Bogdanovic Tagged As Questionable For Thursday

Atlanta Hawks guard/forward Bogdan Bogdanovic (lower leg) is carrying a questionable tag ahead of Thursday's game against Chicago. He might be out for a second consecutive game after sustaining a lower leg contusion. With Bogdanovic out of the lineup against Minnesota on Monday, Garrison Mathews went berserk off the Hawks bench with 25 points on […]

Trae Young Listed As Questionable For Thursday's Game

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (heel) is questionable to face Chicago on Thursday. After sitting on the injury report for multiple weeks with an Achilles injury, Young is currently troubled by a heel contusion. He missed a game with the issue last week but was back in the lineup for Monday's matchup against Minnesota. […]

Khris Middleton Considered Probable For Thursday's Action

Milwaukee Bucks small forward Khris Middleton (ankle) has been labeled as probable for Thursday's matchup against Brooklyn. The veteran has just logged his first couple of starts of the campaign and is expected to make an eighth consecutive regular-season appearance. He missed the recent NBA Cup final with an illness. Middleton looked back to his […]

Damian Lillard Questionable For Meeting With Nets

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard (illness) has landed on the injury report as questionable ahead of Thursday's game against Brooklyn. He's trying to overcome an illness to avoid missing a fourth consecutive game. Lillard's health issues have given Ryan Rollins a chance to experience what life as an NBA starter feels like. He's made […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo In Danger Of Missing Another Game

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (back) is considered questionable for Thursday's clash against Brooklyn. After leading Milwaukee to the 2024 NBA Cup win, Antetokounmpo has struggled with a back problem, missing two consecutive contests. If he remains out on Thursday, Bobby Portis will be in line for a third consecutive start. He's had a pair […]

Brandon Miller Listed As Questionable For Thursday

Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Brandon Miller (ankle) is questionable for Thursday's action against Washington. He's hoping to return from a three-game absence. At the start of the week, it was reported that Miller was "making good progress," so he should be ready to rejoin the action soon. If Miller doesn't return on Thursday, Cody Martin and […]

Alex Caruso Will Not Play On Thursday

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Alex Caruso (hip) will not suit up for Thursday's matchup against Indiana. He has been ruled out for the contest after Caruso hurt his left hip on Monday against Washington. Ajay Mitchell got extra burn on Monday and enjoyed the best game of his young career with 16 points, 12 rebounds, […]

Jakob Poeltl To Remain Out On Thursday

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (groin) has been ruled out for Thursday's matchup against Memphis. A groin issue will keep him off the floor for a fourth consecutive contest. Poeltl's absence opens up more playing opportunities for Kelly Olynyk and Chris Boucher. The latter is coming off a big performance, having finished Monday's 139-125 loss […]

Marcus Smart Ruled Out For Thursday

Memphis Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart (finger) will remain out on Thursday against Toronto. This will be his second consecutive absence with a right index finger injury. Scotty Pippen Jr. and Luke Kennard will likely figure more prominently in the rotation with Smart out. The former produced 13 points with 3-for-4 shooting behind the arc in […]

Kristaps Porzingis Exits With Ankle Injury Wednesday

Boston Celtics forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) sat out the entire second half of Wednesday's 118-114 loss to Philadelphia. He hurt his left ankle less than two minutes into the game. Following a brief trip to the locker room, Porzingis was able to finish the first half, but he missed the second half with left ankle […]

D'Angelo Russell Out On Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers point guard D'Angelo Russell (thumb) has been ruled out for Wednesday's Christmas matchup against Golden State. A left thumb injury gave Russell a questionable tag entering Wednesday, and the team has now officially ruled him out for the contest. Russell has hurt his shooting hand, so it's possible he might have to […]

Anthony Davis Cleared To Play On Christmas

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (shoulder) is available for Wednesday's Christmas clash against Golden State. He has shaken off a questionable tag ahead of the juicy matchup. Davis' scoring efforts have been inconsistent this month, but he still fills the stat sheet on a nightly basis, and we should see another big performance from […]