CJ McCollum Back For Pelicans Wednesday

New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (ankle) will return to the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Pacers. He has been upgraded to available after initially being questionable for the matchup. McCollum has missed two games with a left ankle sprain. His return comes in a great spot because Pacers games tend to be very […]

Brandon Ingram Will Play Wednesday

New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward Brandon Ingram (ankle) will play against Indiana on Wednesday. He was initially regarded as questionable for the game after injuring his right ankle on Tuesday versus the Knicks. Ingram was hurt early in the game but still came through with 24 points in 34 minutes, adding six rebounds, five assists, and […]

Zion Williamson Cleared For Action Wednesday

New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Zion Williamson (foot) has been upgraded to available for Wednesday's clash with the Pacers. He's been troubled by a left foot problem but will make a seventh consecutive appearance. This is a dream matchup against a pacy team, and Williamson should do plenty of damage. He has upped his averages to […]

Maxi Kleber Won't Play Wednesday

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Maxi Kleber (nose, toe) won't be in action on Wednesday versus Toronto. He comes out of the lineup after playing 27 minutes against Cleveland on Tuesday. Kleber's absence is likely only for rest purposes, and there's a strong possibility he'll be back in the lineup next time out against Boston. Derrick Jones […]

Dereck Lively II Good To Go Wednesday

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (nose) will play on Wednesday against the Raptors. This will be his fifth consecutive appearance after returning to the lineup following a nose surgery, but the team has kept him on the injury report with a nasal fracture. Lively II saw 22 minutes against a big Cleveland lineup on […]

Luka Doncic Available Versus Toronto

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (nose) has been upgraded to available ahead of Wednesday's contest against Toronto. The NBA's leading scorer will take the court for a second consecutive night after putting up 45 points against Cleveland on Tuesday. Doncic is averaging a near triple-double for the month and should have plenty of fun against […]

Dante Exum Back In Action Wednesday

Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum (knee) will return to action on Wednesday versus Toronto. He'll be returning after a 13-game absence. It's not completely clear which role Exum will have, as there have been a lot of changes in Dallas since the last time he saw action. It's likely Exum will also be limited minutes-wise […]

Ben Simmons Available On Thursday

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons (back) will be available for Thursday's contest against Atlanta. He was rested on Tuesday when the Nets completed a back-to-back in Orlando. Simmons could get back into the starting lineup for Thursday's tilt with Cam Thomas (ankle) on the shelf. The versatile Australian has averaged 6.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, and […]

Walker Kessler Listed As Questionable For Thursday

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (foot) finds himself with a questionable tag ahead of Thursday's matchup against Orlando. The Atlanta-born giant has been ever-present for Utah since Dec. 11 but might have to come out of the lineup on Thursday due to a right foot sprain. The Jazz have a pretty crowded frontcourt, but Kessler […]

Jonathan Isaac Questionable For Thursday's Matchup

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (illness) is questionable for Thursday's game against Utah. He missed Tuesday's encounter with Brooklyn due to a left knee strain and is now in the middle of a bout with an illness. Joe Ingles and Moritz Wagner figure to receive a bigger workload if Isaac remains unavailable. Wagner is by […]

Alex Caruso Questionable For Wednesday's Tilt

Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso (hamstring) is questionable for Wednesday's meeting with Cleveland. He hurt his right hamstring in Tuesday's 105-95 loss to Detroit and might have to give it rest to get back to 100 percent. Caruso's absence would open up a spot in the starting unit, with Dalen Terry and Jevon Carter the […]

Chris Boucher Questionable Wednesday

Toronto Raptors power forward Chris Boucher (illness) is regarded as questionable for Wednesday's matchup against Dallas. The two-time NBA champion is trying to shake off an illness. However, even if Boucher's available to play, it's not guaranteed he will see any action. Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic has used him very sparingly, and the addition […]

Kyle Anderson Won't Play Wednesday

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against Memphis. After making an early exit Tuesday versus San Antonio with a hamstring issue, he sits out the action with a sprained left knee. The Timberwolves frontcourt gets Karl-Anthony Towns (personal) back on Wednesday but could also be without Rudy Gobert […]

John Konchar Doubtful For Wednesday

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward John Konchar (thumb) is considered doubtful for Wednesday's action against the Timberwolves. He's in danger of missing a second consecutive contest with a left thumb sprain. Jake LaRavia saw a lot of extra action without Konchar on Monday versus Brooklyn and could get further opportunities on Wednesday, especially with Luke Kennard (illness) […]

Luke Kennard Won't Play On Wednesday

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Luke Kennard (illness) won't play on Wednesday versus Minnesota. He has caught an illness bug and will come out of the lineup after starting in back-to-back games. Kennard's absence could help Jordan Goodwin back into the rotation. Following his trade from Phoenix, Goodwin put in a pair of solid performances with averages […]

Cam Reddish Set To Return On Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward Cam Reddish (ankle) appears ready to jump back into action Wednesday versus the Clippers, with the team listing him as probable for the big matchup. Reddish has been out for 14 straight games, but he managed to practice on Tuesday and looks set to re-enter the rotation on Wednesday. However, Reddish […]

Anthony Davis On Track To Play Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (Achilles, illness) looks ready to go for Wednesday's battle against the Clippers, as the team has listed him as probable for the contest. Davis continues to deal with bilateral Achilles tendinopathy, and he wasn't at Tuesday's practice due to an illness, but the health issues likely won't keep him […]

Lonzo Ball Still Not Sprinting

Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball (knee) is still unable to sprint as he continues to rehab his left knee. "I don't know if he's stuck," said Bulls head coach Billy Donovan on Tuesday. "He is doing some shooting, some running, some jumping. He hasn't done any sprinting yet, that I know." Donovan added, "They […]

Mike Muscala Getting Bought Out By Pistons

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, center Mike Muscala is finalizing a contract buyout with the Detroit Pistons. The 32-year-old is set to leave Motown after playing in just 13 games with the Pistons. He averaged 3.5 points and 2.2 rebounds in 13.2 minutes per game. Muscala started the season with the Washington Wizards but was […]

X-Rays Clear On Deandre Ayton's Hand Following Tuesday's Exit

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton was limited to only 19 minutes of action against Miami on Tuesday due to a right-hand sprain. He was hurt when he took a hard fall late in the first quarter following a collision with Miami's Kevin Love. Ayton battled through the injury and had a great first half, […]

Moses Moody Starting On Tuesday

Golden State Warriors guard/forward Moses Moody will take Andrew Wiggins' (personal) position in the starting lineup on Tuesday against Washington. The 21-year-old gets a big opportunity to impress after logging just 10 total minutes across the previous two games. Moody has had four previous starts this season, averaging 14.0 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.0 assists […]

Landry Shamet Cleared For Action

Washington Wizards guard Landry Shamet (neck) will be in the lineup on Tuesday versus the Warriors. The 26-year-old is looking at his third consecutive start after having one of the best outings of the season last time out against Cleveland. Shamet recorded 15 points, five rebounds, two assists, and three steals in 37 minutes against […]

Corey Kispert Good To Go Tuesday

Washington Wizards guard/forward Corey Kispert (illness) will be available on Tuesday against Golden State. He has shaken off a questionable tag and will return from a one-game absence. Kispert has a chance to play a larger role on offense Tuesday due to the absence of Deni Avdija (heel). He's been playing his best basketball of […]

Paolo Banchero Ruled Out Tuesday

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (illness) won't play on Tuesday versus Brooklyn. He will miss a second consecutive contest with an illness despite being at the morning shootaround. Caleb Houstan will be his replacement in the starting lineup on Tuesday. The 21-year-old finds himself among the starters for the ninth time this season, but he […]

Aleksej Pokusevski Moving To Charlotte

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Charlotte Hornets are set to sign forward Aleksej Pokusevski. The 22-year-old is a free agent after being waived by the Oklahoma City Thunder last week. Pokusevski, the 17th pick of the 2020 NBA Draft, played in 150 games for the Thunder, averaging 7.5 points, 4,7 rebounds, and 2.0 assists. […]

Maxi Kleber Available On Tuesday

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Maxi Kleber (nose) will be available for Tuesday's contest against Cleveland. He'll be in action for a third straight game after initially being listed as probable for the contest. Kleber has been pushed to the bench for the most recent games, but he's still seen healthy minutes. However, the 32-year-old tends to […]

Aaron Nesmith Listed As Questionable

Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (ankle) is regarded as questionable for Wednesday's tilt against New Orleans. He would be out for a fourth straight game if Nesmith can't return from a right ankle sprain. Bennedict Mathurin has taken over from Nesmith in the starting lineup and could be in for another big night on Wednesday […]

Doug McDermott Won't Play On Wednesday

Indiana Pacers forward Doug McDermott (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against New Orleans. The 32-year-old sniper suffered a right calf strain on Monday versus Toronto, and it might now be a while until we see him back on the court. McDermott has played six games with the Pacers since joining the team […]

Jakob Poeltl Listed As Questionable For Wednesday

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (ankle) is considered questionable for Wednesday's tilt against Dallas. The Austrian giant sprained his left ankle in Monday's contest versus Indiana and could now be unavailable for the first time this month. Poeltl's absence would open the door for Kelly Olynyk to enter the starting lineup, and the versatile veteran […]

Deni Avdija Ruled Out For Tuesday

Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (heel) won't play against Golden State on Tuesday. He will sit out a third consecutive contest after being initially questionable for Tuesday's tilt. Landry Shamet (neck) has jumped into the starting unit for the last couple of games without Avdija, but he could also be out on Tuesday, with the […]