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Tage Thompson Continues Hot Stretch Versus Calgary
Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson recorded a goal and an assist in Sunday's 4-1 road win against Calgary. He assisted JJ Peterka on the game-winning goal in the middle of the third frame and produced one of Buffalo's two empty-net goals. Thompson has been extremely sharp offensively lately, going on a five-game scoring streak and […]
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Desmond Bane Questionable For Meeting With Denver
Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Desmond Bane (back) has been tagged as questionable ahead of Monday's matchup against Denver. After missing two months with a sprained ankle, Bane is now dealing with a sore back, which could keep him out for a second consecutive game. Following his long-awaited return, the Grizzlies star played in only three games […]
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Matisse Thybulle Questionable To Face Rockets
Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Matisse Thybulle (ankle) is questionable for Monday's game against Houston. He's played in only one of the last five games and is dealing with a right ankle issue. Thybulle's injury has left Portland without a defensive expert, who averages 1.8 steals per game. Rayan Rupert's role has grown during Thybulle's absence, […]
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Jontay Porter Remains Absent On Monday
Toronto Raptors forward/center Jontay Porter (personal) won't be in the lineup for a second consecutive game on Monday versus Brooklyn. Porter has broken into the rotation lately but is currently away from the team to deal with a personal matter. Starting center Kelly Olynyk will carry a heavy load without him, while bigger contributions are […]
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Jabari Smith Jr. Suspended For Monday's Game
Houston Rockets forward/center Jabari Smith Jr. will miss Monday's game against Portland with a suspension. He was handed a one-game suspension for his altercation with Utah's Kris Dunn on Saturday. Smith Jr's absence will be a major blow for the playoff-chasing Rockets, who have racked up eight consecutive victories. Following Alperen Sengun's (ankle) injury, Smith […]
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Lauri Markkanen Carrying Questionable Tag Monday
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (quadriceps) is seen as questionable for Monday's game against Dallas. Following his return from a quadriceps injury, the team has kept Markkanen out from a couple of games for injury management purposes. Considering he didn't play on Saturday versus Houston, it's likely Utah's top scorer will suit up on Monday, […]
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Jordan Clarkson Questionable On Monday
Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (groin) is questionable for Monday's matchup against the Mavericks. He's been out for six games with a groin strain, but it looks like Utah's microwave scorer could be back in the lineup on Monday. The comeback would come at a good time because the Jazz have just lost Kris Dunn […]
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Kris Dunn Suspended For Two Games
Utah Jazz point guard Kris Dunn has been suspended for two games. He's received the punishment for getting into a scuffle with Houston's Jabari Smith Jr. on Saturday night, with fists being thrown. The suspension forces Dunn to miss Monday's matchup versus Dallas and Wednesday's clash with San Antonio. He will be eligible to return […]
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Josh Okogie Makes His Comeback Saturday
Phoenix Suns guard/forward Josh Okogie (abdomen) will rejoin the action on Saturday against San Antonio. He last played on March 2, missing several weeks with a lower abdominal strain. Okogie's return is good news for the Suns, as it gives the team a versatile player to use in the rotation. However, he's been a non-factor […]
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Jusuf Nurkic Ready For Action On Saturday
Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic (eye) will be in the lineup on Saturday versus Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs. Phoenix's starting center has been upgraded from probable to available. Saturday will mark Nurkic's 14th consecutive appearance. He's been quiet offensively this month and will likely also find it tough on the attacking end against Wembanyama, […]
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Alex Caruso Officially In On Saturday
Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso (ankle) will make a 12th consecutive appearance on Saturday against the Rockets, as the team has upgraded him from probable to available. Caruso's role on offense has taken a hit with Coby White's return, but he's on a nice four-game run with multiple steals and continues to provide value for […]
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Coby White Playing With Increased Minutes On Saturday
Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (hip) has been cleared to play against Boston on Saturday and will have his minutes increased. After sitting out three games due to a hip strain, White logged 29 minutes versus Houston on Thursday, coming off the bench for the first time this season. It looks like he will be […]
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Omer Yurtseven Sits Out Saturday
Utah Jazz center Omer Yurtseven (ankle) won't be in action against Houston on Saturday. He's dropping out of the lineup after having one of his best games of the season. With John Collins (face) unavailable, Yurtseven logged 21 minutes against Dallas on Thursday and had 12 points, five rebounds, and two assists. Collins will be […]
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John Collins Good To Go On Saturday
Utah Jazz forward/center John Collins (face) will play against Houston on Saturday. The team has upgraded him from questionable to available. Collins returns from a one-game absence, pushing Walker Kessler back to the bench. It's been a strong month for Collins, as the former Hawk has averaged 16.8 points and 8.5 rebounds with 1.5 blocks. […]
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Sasha Vezenkov Remains Sidelined Saturday
Sacramento Kings forward Sasha Vezenkov (ankle) has been downgraded from questionable to out for Saturday's tilt against Orlando. The 28-year-old has been nursing an ankle injury for over a month but isn't still quite ready to make his comeback. His next opportunity to return comes on Monday versus Philadelphia. Vezenkov has only played a small […]
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Gary Harris Unavailable On Saturday
Orlando Magic guard/forward Gary Harris (foot) won't play against Sacramento on Saturday. The veteran made an early exit on Thursday versus New Orleans and has been downgraded from a questionable status ahead of Saturday's action. Caleb Houstan will cover for him in the starting unit. The 21-year-old has received multiple opportunities as a starter in […]
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Matisse Thybulle Listed As Questionable Saturday
Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Matisse Thybulle (ankle) is on the injury report as questionable ahead of Saturday's game against the Nuggets. Due to right ankle impingement, he might be absent for a third consecutive game. Thybulle's absence opens up minutes for Dalano Banton and Rayan Rupert, who will also benefit from Anfernee Simons' (knee) exit […]
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Deandre Ayton With Doubtful Tag Saturday
Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (elbow) could miss a second consecutive game on Saturday against Denver after the team listed him as doubtful on the injury report. Ayton was a late addition to the injury report on Friday ahead of a meeting with the Clippers and couldn't go due to a left elbow problem. […]
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Jerami Grant Considered Doubtful Saturday
Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (hamstring) has been listed as doubtful for Saturday's meeting with Denver. He missed a sixth straight game on Friday versus the Clippers, and it looks unlikely Grant will be ready to return to the lineup against the defending champions. Toumani Camara and Kris Murray should continue to benefit from […]
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Onyeka Okongwu Won't Play Against Charlotte
Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu (toe) will sit out Saturday's game against Charlotte. The team listed Okongwu as doubtful on the initial injury report, so he was always likely to miss the game. With Okongwu sidelined, Bruno Fernando is set to fill the minutes behind starting center Clint Capela. It's a wonderful matchup for Atlanta's […]
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Anfernee Simons Misses Saturday's Game
Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (knee) won't be in the lineup on Saturday against Denver. He was on the injury report with a left knee injury ahead of Friday's clash with the Clippers and ended up exiting the game early because of a knee ailment. Simons' absence will likely lift Dalano Banton back into […]
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Jamal Murray Ruled Out For Saturday
Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray (ankle) has been downgraded from questionable to out for Saturday's contest against Portland. A left ankle injury brings an end to Murray's run of 13 consecutive appearances. Reggie Jackson should take over as the starting point guard. The veteran has had 16.1 points and 5.4 assists in 16 previous […]
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Nikola Jokic Won't Play Against Trail Blazers
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (back) has been ruled out for Saturday's contest against Portland. The team has downgraded him from a questionable status. Jokic sits out only his third game of the season. With backup center Zeke Nnaji (groin) also unavailable, we should see DeAndre Jordan moving to the starting unit, while Peyton Watson […]
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Al Horford Questionable To Face Bulls
Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford (toe) is regarded as questionable for Saturday's matchup against Chicago. He's strained his left big toe and might be absent for a second consecutive contest. Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring) has already been ruled out for Saturday's game, meaning Boston will be desperate to have Horford available. If he can't go, it […]
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Jrue Holiday Out On Saturday
Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (shoulder) won't play against Chicago on Saturday. The veteran sits out a fourth consecutive game. With Holiday missing, Payton Pritchard has strung together a nice run of good performances and should contribute well again on Saturday in a good matchup. The Bulls struggle to guard the three-point line, giving up […]
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John Collins Questionable To Play On Saturday Versus Houston
Utah Jazz forward/center John Collins (face) has been labeled as questionable for Saturday's matchup against Houston. Collins is still dealing with the facial contusion he suffered when Anthony Edwards posterized him on Monday. He played the next game against the Thunder on Wednesday but was absent when the team also took the court on Thursday […]
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Jordan Clarkson Sits Out Sixth Consecutive Game
Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (groin) will miss a sixth consecutive game on Saturday against the Rockets. He's nursing a groin strain, and the team has no reason to rush him back after Utah decided to pull the plug on the season. With Clarkson out of commission, Kris Dunn has received a larger role on […]
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Lauri Markkanen Comes Out Of Jazz Lineup Again
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (quadriceps) will once again come out of the lineup Saturday against Houston for injury maintenance purposes. The 2023 All-Star recently returned from a quadriceps injury, but the team is balancing his workload, and Markkanen has yet to play in two consecutive games since coming back. Brice Sensabaugh and Taylor Hendricks […]
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Marvin Bagley III On Track To Return On Saturday
Washington Wizards forward/center Marvin Bagley III (back) isn't on the injury report ahead of Saturday's contest against Toronto, suggesting he's available to return to the lineup. The 25-year-old has missed nine of the most recent games while dealing with a back problem. Bagley III has been Washington's starting center over the final stretch of the […]
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Tyus Jones Sits Out Saturday's Action
Washington Wizards point guard Tyus Jones (back) will be unavailable for a fifth consecutive game on Saturday against Toronto. Jones had played in every game this season before suffering a back injury. Jordan Poole has replaced Jones in the starting lineup. recording 17.8 points and 4.0 assists. Poole himself is questionable for Saturday's matchup, meaning […]
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