Desmond Bane Scores Game-High 34 Points in Play-In Loss

Orlando Magic guard/forward Desmond Bane led the team's offense in Wednesday's Play-In Tournament game against the Philadelphia 76ers, scoring a game-high 34 points in a 109-97 loss. He already had 19 points by halftime, more than Paolo Banchero (18) managed in the entire game. Bane was highly efficient from the field, finishing 10-for-16 with his […]

Tyrese Maxey Guides 76ers Into Playoffs With 31-Point Effort

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey scored a team-high 31 points in Wednesday's playoff-clinching 109-97 victory over the Orlando Magic. Maxey averaged a career-high 28.3 points per game during the regular season and had plenty of firepower left for the first postseason game. He made three triples on nine attempts and finished 11-for-25 overall from […]

LaMelo Ball Receives $60K Fine for Tuesday's Actions

Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball has been fined $60,000 for his actions involving Tuesday's play-in game against the Miami Heat, ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk reports. Ball was fined $35,000 "for making unnecessary and reckless contact" with Miami's Bam Adebayo. The Hornets star was not called for a foul during the game, but he was assessed […]

Thomas Bryant Practices in Limited Capacity Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers center Thomas Bryant (calf) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice, Danny Cunningham of Locked On Cavs reports. The 28-year-old big man was the only player with limitations during the practice session. Bryant injured his left calf late in the regular season, missing four games. He's in a race to get healthy for […]

Spencer Jones Limited at Wednesday's Practice

Denver Nuggets guard/forward Spencer Jones (hamstring) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice, Brendan Vogt of DNVR Sports reports. He took part only in the non-contact portions of the practice session. Jones sat out the final six regular-season games due to a right hamstring strain. It's uncertain whether he will be cleared to return to […]

Peyton Watson Limited to Non-Contact Work at Practice

Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson (hamstring) practiced on Wednesday, but only in the non-contact portions, Brendan Vogt of DNVR Sports reports. Watson missed the last five regular-season games due to right hamstring tightness. He was labeled week-to-week at the start of the month. While Watson hasn't practiced fully, Nuggets head coach David Adelman still hopes […]

NBA Investigating LaMelo Ball's Trip of Bam Adebayo

Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball is being investigated by the NBA for his trip of Miami Heat's Bam Adebayo (back) in Tuesday's Play-In Tournament game, ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk reports. The two collided in the second quarter, and Adebayo exited the game after the incident due to a lower-back injury. Sources have told ESPN's Shams […]

Isaiah Jackson Cleared for Wednesday

Los Angeles Clippers center Isaiah Jackson (ankle) will play on Wednesday night against the Golden State Warriors. He was upgraded to probable earlier on Wednesday and is now listed as available. Jackson couldn't help the Clippers in the final eight regular-season games due to a right ankle sprain. He has made 17 appearances with the […]

Immanuel Quickley Remains Day-to-Day After Workout

Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley (hamstring) was limited to an individual workout Tuesday and remains day-to-day ahead of Saturday's Game 1 against Cleveland. His status is trending toward questionable, creating some uncertainty in Toronto's backcourt rotation. If Quickley sits, Ja'Kobe Walter and Jamal Shead are the primary beneficiaries. Walter started April 10 and posted 15 […]

Isaiah Jackson Probable to Return for Play-In Game

Los Angeles Clippers center Isaiah Jackson (ankle) is probable for Wednesday's Play-In Tournament matchup against Golden State after missing eight straight games with a right ankle sprain. Jackson last appeared March 27, logging four points and four rebounds in 15 minutes, and he should slot back into a limited backup role behind Brook Lopez. Across […]

Tyler Kolek Returns to Practice Ahead of Playoffs

New York Knicks guard Tyler Kolek (oblique) returned to practice Wednesday after missing the final four regular-season games with a right oblique strain, putting him on track for Game 1 against Atlanta on Saturday. Kolek logged eight points, two three-pointers, two assists, and one steal in 12 minutes in his last outing, April 3, but […]

Trendon Watford Active on Wednesday

Philadelphia 76ers forward/center Trendon Watford (illness) is available for Wednesday's Play-In Tournament game against the Orlando Magic. Watford was previously listed as probable due to an illness, but he has since been cleared to play in tonight's contest in Philadelphia. It's unclear where the 25-year-old will fit into the rotation, as he has been used […]

Jonathan Isaac Ruled Out for Play-In Game Wednesday

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (knee) will not play in Wednesday's Play-In Tournament matchup against Philadelphia, extending his absence to over a month due to a left knee sprain. Isaac logged just one minute in his last appearance March 12 and has held a minimal role even when active, limiting his fantasy relevance. His absence […]

Dylan Harper Expected to Suit Up for Game 1 on Sunday

According to Michael C. Wright of ESPN.com, San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (thumb) is probable for Game 1 on Sunday against the Portland Trail Blazers. Harper sustained a left thumb injury during Sunday's regular-season finale loss to Denver, finishing with nine points, three rebounds, one assist, and one steal in 18 minutes. With the […]

Franz Wagner to Remain on Minutes Restriction Wednesday

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner will remain limited in Wednesday's Play-In Tournament game against Philadelphia, though head coach Jamahl Mosley expects a slight increase in workload. Wagner logged 26 minutes Sunday, finishing with 20 points, two three-pointers, four rebounds, one assist, and one steal, and he has averaged 20.7 points in 23.6 minutes over his […]

Jett Howard Good to Go on Wednesday

Orlando Magic forward Jett Howard (ankle) will play in Wednesday's Play-In Tournament game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Howard missed the final five games of the regular season due to a sprained left ankle, but he has been cleared to return for tonight's matchup in Philadelphia. The 22-year-old averaged 5.5 points and 1.6 rebounds in 12.6 […]

OG Anunoby Practices on Wednesday

According to Jared Schwartz of the New York Post, New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (ankle) participated in practice on Wednesday. Anunoby sat out the Knicks' regular-season finale on Sunday after suffering a right ankle injury against Toronto on Friday. The 28-year-old is currently listed as questionable, but fantasy managers should expect him to be […]

Jalen Green Scores Team-High 35 Points During Play-In Loss

Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green bagged 35 points in 39 minutes during Tuesday's 114-110 Play-In Tournament loss against the Portland Trail Blazers. However, he went quiet late in the game as Phoenix blew a 100-89 lead inside the final six minutes of play. Green had a couple of costly turnovers down the stretch and finished […]

Jrue Holiday Nets 21 Points in Playoff Clincher

Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday tallied 21 points with a 7-for-18 effort from the field during Tuesday's 114-110 Play-In Tournament victory over the Phoenix Suns. Holiday scored five consecutive points to spark a Portland comeback from a 100-89 deficit midway through the fourth quarter. The veteran finished 4-for-11 from downtown and completed his line […]

Deni Avdija Helps Trail Blazers Into Playoffs With 41-Point Effort

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija was sensational on Tuesday night against the Phoenix Suns as the team secured a playoff spot with a 114-110 win in the Play-In Tournament. He produced a double-double with 41 points and 12 assists, becoming the fifth player to score 40-plus points in a play-in game. Avdija, who finished […]

Miles Bridges Caps Off Big Night With Game-Winning Block

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges had one of his best performances of the season in Tuesday's play-in game against the Miami Heat, contributing 28 points, nine rebounds, two assists, one steal, and three blocks in a 127-126 overtime win. Bridges' last block of the night came at the buzzer in overtime when Davion Mitchell attempted […]

LaMelo Ball Leads Hornets to Victory Versus Heat

Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball played a key role in Tuesday's 127-126 overtime victory in the Play-In Tournament against the Miami Heat. He capped off the big performance with a game-winning layup 4.7 seconds from the end of overtime. Ball ended the contest with 30 points, five rebounds, 10 assists, one steal, and one […]

Isaiah Jackson Questionable Wednesday

Los Angeles Clippers center Isaiah Jackson (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's play-in contest against the Golden State Warriors. The former Pacer hurt his right ankle in late March and sat out the final eight regular-season games. According to Law Murray of The Athletic, Jackson was a full participant in Tuesday's practice. This indicates that the […]

Jerami Grant Coming Off the Bench Tuesday

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (calf) will make his return to action on Tuesday against Phoenix as a member of the second unit. Grant has started regularly for Portland since February. But he has missed seven games due to a calf injury, and by having him come off the bench, the team can better […]

Quinten Post Won't Play Wednesday

Golden State Warriors center Quinten Post (foot) will remain out on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Clippers. The seven-footer missed the last couple of weeks of the regular season due to foot injury management and isn't ready to rejoin the action for Wednesday's Play-In Tournament game. Post's absence has given Charles Bassey a spot in […]

Draymond Green Available Wednesday Night

Golden State Warriors forward/center Draymond Green (back) will be active on Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Clippers. He has been removed from the injury report after sitting out Sunday's regular-season finale against the Clippers due to lower back injury management. Green always does a little bit of everything for the Warriors and is set […]

Bam Adebayo Ruled Out for Rest of Tuesday's Game

Miami Heat forward/center Bam Adebayo (back) won't return on Tuesday against the Charlotte Hornets, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports. The big man injured his lower back during a fall in the second quarter and will be limited to just 11 minutes in this crucial play-in game. With Adebayo out, Kel'el Ware will hold […]

Kawhi Leonard Ready for Play-In Action

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (ankle) is not on the injury report for Wednesday's Play-In Tournament game against the Golden State Warriors. As expected, he will return from a one-game absence. Leonard was excellent during the regular season and will be expected to pick up where he left off in the postseason. In 65 […]

Grayson Allen Won't Play Tuesday Night

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Grayson Allen (hamstring) will miss Tuesday's play-in game against the Portland Trail Blazers. After managing a knee injury throughout the campaign, Allen sustained a hamstring injury during the final week of regular-season action. He won't be in the Suns' lineup for the third time in four games. Royce O'Neale, Jordan Goodwin, and […]

Bam Adebayo Questionable to Return Tuesday

Miami Heat forward/center Bam Adebayo (back) is questionable to return to Tuesday's Play-In Tournament game against the Charlotte Hornets, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports. The three-time All-Star exited the action in the second quarter after taking a hard fall. Adebayo had six points, three rebounds, one assist, and one steal in 11 minutes […]