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Herbert Jones Tagged As Questionable For Monday
New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (groin) is considered questionable for Monday's meeting with the Raptors. The versatile forward could be unavailable for a third straight game. However, Jones got through a full practice session on Sunday, which points to the fact that he might be ready to return. Trey Murphy III has earned a... Read More
De'Andre Hunter Listed As Questionable Monday
Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (knee) is on the injury report as questionable ahead of Monday's action versus the Clippers. The 26-year-old has just returned from a 19-game absence, and the team is trying to manage his right knee injury. Hunter sat out the first leg of a back-to-back on Friday versus Phoenix before returning... Read More
Saddiq Bey Questionable For Monday
Atlanta Hawks forward Saddiq Bey (ankle) could be out for a second consecutive game on Monday against the Clippers. Bey sprained his left ankle against Phoenix on Friday and wasn't available for Saturday's contest versus Golden State. Garrison Mathews took Bey's spot in the starting unit but logged only 16 minutes. Bogdan Bogdanovic ended up... Read More
Dennis Smith Jr. Probable For Monday's Game
Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Smith Jr. (foot) looks set to rejoin the action Monday versus Golden State. He missed Saturday's blowout win over Philadelphia with right foot soreness, but the Nets have listed him as probable for Monday. Smith Jr.'s fantasy value is relatively low, with him averaging fewer than 20 minutes a night as... Read More
Ben Simmons Will Be Kept Out From Monday's Action
Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons (back) won't play on Monday against Golden State. He has just returned from a lengthy absence, and the team is closely monitoring Simmons' workload. It's the first game of a back-to-back, and Simmons will likely return to the lineup Tuesday versus Dallas. The three-time All-Star hasn't played much since making... Read More
Dario Saric Listed As Probable Monday
Golden State Warriors forward/center Dario Saric (illness) appears ready to return to the lineup on Monday versus Brooklyn, as the team has listed him as probable for the contest. Lester Quinones has been a regular in the rotation for a couple of games, with Saric missing, but he will likely be pushed back to the... Read More
Andrew Wiggins Doubtful For Monday's Matchup
Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins (ankle) is considered doubtful to play Monday versus the Nets. Wiggins hurt his left ankle in a game against Atlanta at the weekend, and his chances of playing against Brooklyn appear slim. Brandin Podziemski started the second half instead of Wiggins versus the Hawks and posted a second consecutive... Read More
Zach LaVine Out For At Least One More Week
Chicago Bulls guard/forward Zach LaVine (ankle) is expected to miss at least one more week of action. He will sit out a seventh consecutive contest on Saturday against Sacramento. Ayo Dosunmu has taken on a big workload during LaVine's absence, while Alex Caruso has also benefited from the situation. The two could even get a... Read More
De'Anthony Melton Hopes To Return On Monday
Philadelphia 76ers guard De'Anthony Melton (back) is targeting Monday's matchup against Dallas for his return. He's been out of the lineup since Jan. 12 and will miss an 11th consecutive game when Philadelphia faces Brooklyn on Saturday. Kelly Oubre Jr. has enjoyed a regular starter's role during Melton's absence, with Patrick Beverley also benefitting from... Read More
Marcus Morris Sr. Iffy For Saturday
Philadelphia 76ers forward/center Marcus Morris Sr. (foot) is listed as questionable for Saturday's clash with Brooklyn. The veteran could be out for a third game in a row due to left foot pain. Morris Sr. has recently played a much bigger role in Philadelphia's plans due to Joel Embiid's (knee) injury troubles. He will have... Read More
Nicolas Batum In Danger Of Missing Another Game
Philadelphia 76ers forward Nicolas Batum (hamstring) sits on the injury report as questionable for Saturday's clash with the Nets. The veteran is bothered by hamstring tightness and could be out for a third consecutive game. From a statistical point of view, the absence of Batum isn't big news, but he's been a regular starter ever... Read More
Dennis Smith Jr. Questionable For Saturday's Game
Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Smith Jr. (foot) is questionable for Saturday's matchup against the 76ers. He's suffering from right foot soreness and could be out for the first time since Jan. 3. Smith Jr. has logged 19.6 minutes per game as a reserve for Brooklyn this season, posting 7.2 assists, 3.3 rebounds, and 4.0 assists... Read More
Ben Simmons Considered Probable Saturday
Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons (knee) is on track to return to the lineup for Saturday's matchup against Philadelphia. The team has listed Simmons as probable for the clash against his former team. Simmons returned from a nearly three-month absence against Utah on Monday but hurt his left knee and was forced to sit out... Read More
Dorian Finney-Smith Remains Out Saturday
Brooklyn Nets forward/center Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) won't play Saturday against Philadelphia. The 30-year-old sprained his left ankle a week ago in a clash with the Rockets and has sat out two games already. Lonnie Walker IV has seen a big boost in playing time off the bench over the last couple of games, while the... Read More
Anthony Davis Questionable Thursday
Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (Achilles/hip) has been listed as questionable for Thursday's marquee matchup against the Celtics. Davis didn't play Tuesday's against Atlanta in the second leg of a back-to-back. It was only the third game he's missed all season. He has a chance to return to action on Thursday, but we won't... Read More
Quentin Grimes Iffy For Thursday's Game
New York Knicks guard/forward Quentin Grimes (knee) is on the injury report as questionable ahead of Thursday's game against the Pacers. The 23-year-old hurt his right knee against Utah on Tuesday. He was able to finish the game, but Grimes' status for Thursday's action is up in the air. Grimes has produced some solid performances... Read More
OG Anunoby Considered Questionable Thursday
New York Knicks guard/forward OG Anunoby (elbow) is questionable for Thursday's matchup against Indiana. He's dealing with right elbow inflammation and might be kept off the court for a third straight game. Anunoby has suffered the injury blow after enjoying a hugely impressive start to life in the Big Apple. He's averaged 15.6 points, 4.6... Read More
Jalen Smith Questionable For Thursday
Indiana Pacers forward/center Jalen Smith (back) hasn't shaken off a questionable tag ahead of Thursday's encounter with the Knicks. He's landed on the injury report with lower back spasms, but Smith was able to play through the issue eventually after also being questionable for Tuesday's game versus Boston. He had a decent 21-minute outing off... Read More
Bennedict Mathurin Questionable For Thursday's Game
Indiana Pacers guard/forward Bennedict Mathurin (toe) is considered questionable for Thursday's matchup against the Knicks. A toe sprain kept him out from Tuesday's clash with Boston, and Mathurin might have to sit again with the same issue. Buddy Hield and Aaron Nesmith played huge minutes without Mathurin on Tuesday, while Andrew Nembhard went close to... Read More
T.J. McConnell In Danger Of Missing Third Straight Game
Indiana Pacers point guard T.J. McConnell (illness) could be out for a third straight game on Thursday versus the Knicks, as he's listed as questionable for the contest. The savvy playmaker missed Sunday's clash against the Grizzlies for personal reasons and was kept out from Tuesday's matchup against Boston due to an illness. He apparently... Read More
Tyrese Haliburton Listed As Questionable Thursday
Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) has been listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Knicks. Haliburton has said he expects to play on Thursday, but the team has kept him on the injury report. The NBA's assists leader returned from injury on Tuesday versus Boston but was limited to 22 minutes as... Read More
Tyson Barrie Enters Predators Lineup On Wednesday
Nashville Predators defenseman Tyson Barrie will be back in the lineup for Wednesday's meeting with the Kings. The veteran has been only a bit-part player for Nashville this season and has also battled an upper-body injury recently, which has limited Barrie to one appearance this month. He has featured 31 times across the season, posting... Read More
Adam Fantilli Out For Eight Weeks
Columbus Blue Jackets center Adam Fantilli (calf) has been ruled out for eight weeks. The talented rookie was injured on Sunday against Seattle when his left calf was cut by a skate. The injury is a big blow for Fantilli's hopes of capturing the Calder Trophy as the top rookie in 2023-24. He has exited... Read More
Joonas Korpisalo Starts For Senators Wednesday
Ottawa Senators goaltender Joonas Korpisalo will start Wednesday's matchup against Detroit. The 29-year-old will look to improve an 11-16-2 record. It's been a bumpy ride for Korpisalo in Ottawa this season, but he will have gained confidence from his most recent appearance against Nashville. Korpisalo helped the team battle out a 4-3 overtime win on... Read More
Trevor Lewis Questionable Wednesday
Los Angeles Kings forward Trevor Lewis is dealing with an undisclosed injury and is questionable for Wednesday's game versus Nashville. The veteran missed Tuesday's practice but was on the ice Wednesday morning. However, it's unclear if he feels ready to play. Lewis has contributed five goals and four assists in 47 games while averaging 11:16... Read More
Alexandre Carrier A Game-Time Call Wednesday
Nashville Predators defenseman Alexandre Carrier (undisclosed) is considered a game-time decision for Wednesday's clash with the Kings. He was limited to only eight minutes of action against Ottawa on Monday due to an unspecified ailment, but it looks like Carrier has a chance to play on Wednesday versus Los Angeles. The 27-year-old has notched 14... Read More
Tomas Hertl To Remain Out On Wednesday
San Jose Sharks center Tomas Hertl (lower body) will sit out a second consecutive game on Wednesday versus Anaheim. After picking up a lower-body injury against Buffalo at the weekend, Hertl hoped to play Tuesday versus Seattle but wasn't in the lineup and will also skip Wednesday's game. William Eklund was moved to center on... Read More
Miles Bridges Probable For Wednesday
Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (elbow) is considered probable for a game against Chicago on Wednesday. The 25-year-old is dealing with a left elbow contusion, but the injury isn't expected to keep Bridges out of action. Bridges has put together a very strong stretch of games recently and will go for an eighth consecutive game... Read More
LaMelo Ball Doubtful For Wednesday
Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Wednesday's clash with the Bulls. He's been out for a couple of games already, and it looks like Ball will be forced to sit again on Wednesday due to a right ankle problem. Ish Smith and P.J. Washington have picked up starts during... Read More
Chet Holmgren Questionable Wednesday
Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Chet Holmgren (ankle) could be unavailable for the first time this season on Wednesday against Denver, as he has landed on the injury report as questionable. The rising star is nursing a left ankle sprain. Jaylin Williams could get a massive workload without Holmgren on Wednesday, while the rest of the... Read More