Jaxson Hayes Likely Back For Lakers Tuesday

Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes (calf) is on track to return to the lineup on Tuesday against Toronto. He was sidelined with a calf contusion on Sunday versus Brooklyn. Hayes averages 4.1 points and 2.9 rebounds and doesn't usually play a significant role for the Lakers, but we could see a lot more of […]

Kobe Bufkin Returns To Hawks Lineup Monday

Atlanta Hawks guard Kobe Bufkin (toe) has been cleared to return to the lineup on Monday versus Chicago. He will be back in action after missing 14 games with a sprained big toe. Bufkin's return should ease Dejounte Murray's load, with Trent Forrest being pushed into the third point guard role. However, Bufkin won't be […]

Ayo Dosunmu Upgraded To Available Monday

Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (illness) will be good to go on Monday versus Atlanta, as the team has upgraded him from probable to available. Dosunmu has missed only two games all season and is feeling well enough to play on Monday despite battling an upper respiratory illness. The 24-year-old has greatly improved his form […]

Alex Caruso Ready To Face Hawks

Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso (ankle) will make a 17th consecutive appearance on Monday against Atlanta. The team has upgraded him from probable to available. Caruso has started all but one of the last 16 games and will enter Monday's matchup following an impressive 21-point effort against Minnesota. He's well-positioned to produce another good offensive […]

John Konchar Downgraded To Out On Monday

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward John Konchar (foot) has been downgraded from doubtful to out for Monday's contest against Detroit. He will miss a fourth consecutive contest. With Konchar absent, Scotty Pippen Jr. will continue to start for the Grizzlies, with Jordan Goodwin and Luke Kennard also in a position to play larger roles on the backcourt. […]

Santi Aldama Cleared To Play Monday

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Santi Aldama (illness) will be available on Monday versus Detroit. He missed Saturday's clash with an illness and had a questionable tag entering Monday, but the team has upgraded him to available. Aldama plays a big role on the Grizzlies' frontcourt. He averaged 13.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks with 2.2 […]

Taj Gibson Ruled Out Monday

Detroit Pistons forward/center Taj Gibson (hamstring) won't be in the lineup against Memphis on Monday. The veteran has been downgraded from doubtful to out. Gibson likely wouldn't have seen time on the court anyway, as he's only played in one game for the Pistons since signing with the team on March 6. His next opportunity […]

Marcus Sasser Remains Out On Monday

Detroit Pistons point guard Marcus Sasser (illness) will sit out a second consecutive contest on Monday against the Grizzlies. He hasn't recovered from an illness that gave Sasser a questionable tag on the initial injury report. Malachi Flynn should have a chance to feature more with Sasser out, although he will still have only a […]

Cade Cunningham Good To Go Against Memphis

Detroit Pistons point guard Cade Cunningham (knee) will be available for Monday's matchup against Memphis. The team is trying to manage his left knee injury, and Cunningham was at first considered questionable for the game. This will mark Cunningham's third straight appearance. He's gone for 30-plus points in each of his last two games. The […]

Jerami Grant Ruled Out Monday

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (hamstring) has been officially ruled out for Monday's contest against Orlando. He's been sidelined for a number of weeks with a hamstring problem, and Grant's absence doesn't come as a surprise after he was initially labeled as doubtful on the injury report. The Trail Blazers also recently lost Toumani […]

Vasilije Micic Upgraded To Available

Charlotte Hornets point guard Vasilije Micic (shoulder) will be available on Monday versus Boston. The team has upgraded him to available after initially listing him as questionable for the game. Micic is set to make a 15th consecutive start. He's bagged a couple of nice double-doubles lately and is averaging 13.4 points and 6.4 assists […]

Aleksej Pokusevski Back For Hornets On Monday

Charlotte Hornets forward/center Aleksej Pokusevski (illness) has been cleared to play on Monday versus the Celtics. He's recovered from an illness that kept Pokusevski on the shelf Sunday against the Clippers. The lanky Serbian has seen a boost in playing time lately and could get even more extra shifts on Monday due to Nick Richards' […]

Nick Richards Out On Monday, Grant Williams Starting

Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards (foot) has been downgraded from questionable to out for Monday's matchup against Boston. He'll be sidelined with right plantar fascia as Charlotte finishes off a back-to-back. Grant Williams will be brought into the starting unit as Richards' replacement. This will be a tough matchup for Williams against his former team, […]

Vince Williams Jr. Remains On The Shelf Monday

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Vince Williams Jr. (knee) will be absent for an 11th consecutive game on Monday against the Pistons. He's continuing to nurse a left knee injury. The 23-year-old out of VCU will get his next opportunity to return on Wednesday versus Milwaukee. Memphis also won't have Desmond Bane (back) on Monday, and John […]

Taj Gibson Doubtful For Monday

Detroit Pistons forward/center Taj Gibson (hamstring) is considered doubtful to play versus Memphis on Monday. The veteran big man is battling a hamstring strain. Gibson has featured just once for Detroit since joining the club on March 6 -- an 11-minute effort against Boston -- and his absence doesn't impact the team in any way. […]

Knicks Not Expecting OG Anunoby, Julius Randle Back This Season

New York Knicks forwards OG Anunoby (elbow) and Julius Randle (shoulder) appear unlikely to return to action this season. Following Sunday's 113-112 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, Knicks guard/forward Josh Hart said that the team would be "pleasantly surprised" if Anunoby and Randle returned to the court in 2023-24. Anunoby made a comeback from […]

Kobe Bufkin Questionable For Monday's Game

Atlanta Hawks guard Kobe Bufkin (toe) has been listed as questionable for Monday's matchup against Chicago. He's been out for 14 games with a sprained toe, but there appears to be a chance Bufkin will jump back into action on Monday. He would play the backup point guard role behind Dejounte Murray, pushing Trent Forrest […]

Onyeka Okongwu Sits Out Sixth Consecutive Game Monday

Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu (toe) will be out of the lineup for a sixth consecutive game on Monday versus the Bulls. The talented big man has been limited to just two appearances since Feb. 12 due to a toe injury. Bruno Fernando will continue to roll as Clint Capela's backup. Centers typically get an […]

Toumani Camara Out For Rest Of Season

Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara (ribs, kidney) will miss the rest of the 2023-24 NBA season. He will be out for a second straight game on Monday versus Orlando, and the team isn't expecting him back due to a fractured left rib and a small laceration in the kidney suffered against Atlanta last Wednesday. […]

Anfernee Simons Remains Sidelined Monday

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (knee) will sit out a fifth consecutive contest on Monday versus Orlando. He's battling left knee tendinitis and will get the next opportunity to return on Wednesday against Charlotte. Simons' injury has opened up playing time and usage to Rayan Rupert and Dalano Banton. The latter has had a […]

Rudy Gobert Cleared For Sunday's Action

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (ribs) is good to go for Sunday's matchup against Chicago. He will make a fifth consecutive appearance despite battling a sprained rib. The injury doesn't appear to affect him, as Gobert looked fantastic in his last outing against Nikola Jokic and Denver, tallying 21 points, 12 rebounds, and three blocks. […]

Anthony Edwards Available On Sunday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards (finger) will be available to play on Sunday against Chicago. He's been a regular lately on the injury report with a finger injury, but Edwards hasn't missed any games since early December. On Sunday, he will find himself going up against a below-par defense, as the Bulls give up 113.7 […]

Luka Doncic Ready To Face The Rockets

Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic (knee) will play against Houston on Sunday. He carried a questionable tag due to a sore knee heading into Sunday but will be in the lineup for his seventh consecutive appearance. Doncic has averaged a 31-point triple-double for the month and went off for a 41-point night in his […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Returns For Thunder On Sunday

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (quadriceps) will return from a two-game absence on Sunday against the Knicks. The return of OKC's MVP candidate will push Cason Wallace back to the bench. Wallace had a pair of inconsistent performances as Gilgeous-Alexander's replacement in the first unit. Josh Giddey's usage went through the roof in the […]

Isaiah Hartenstein In, Mitchell Robinson Out On Sunday

New York Knicks center Isaiah Hartenstein (wrist) will play against the Thunder on Sunday, while fellow big Mitchell Robinson (ankle) has been ruled out. Robinson appeared to hurt his left ankle again on Friday versus San Antonio. This was only his second appearance for the Knicks since recovering from ankle surgery. Hartenstein is dealing with […]

Tyrese Maxey Sits Out Sunday's Game

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey (hip) won't play against the Raptors on Sunday. He picked up a late questionable tag due to hip tightness, and the team has now downgraded him to out. Cameron Payne is set to take his position in the starting lineup. It's a good matchup to make some noise for […]

LeBron James, Anthony Davis Good To Go Sunday

Los Angeles Lakers stars LeBron James (ankle) and Anthony Davis (knee) will play on Sunday against Brooklyn. Both players have been upgraded from questionable to available. The two will be looking to finish off a good month in style. James has posted 24.8 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 9.4 assists in March, while Davis boasts 11 […]

Cam Whitmore Returns With Minutes Restriction

Houston Rockets forward Cam Whitmore (ankle) will rejoin the action on Sunday versus Dallas but will carry a minutes restriction. His playing time will be capped at around 20 minutes as Houston doesn't want to push Whitmore too hard after seeing him miss nine games with a sprained knee. The 19-year-old has actually averaged 17.8 […]

Devin Vassell Ruled Out For Sunday

San Antonio Spurs guard/forward Devin Vassell (foot) won't play against Golden State on Sunday. He was a late addition to the injury report with a sore left foot and a questionable tag, and Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich has now officially ruled him out. With Jeremy Sochan (ankle) also absent on Sunday, San Antonio is […]

Jaxson Hayes Unavailable On Sunday

Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes (calf) won't be available against the Nets on Sunday. He has been ruled out with a left calf contusion, as the Lakers lose another frontcourt option. Hayes has been a reliable backup to Anthony Davis (knee) and played well in a starting role earlier in the week against Memphis […]