Kevin Knox Can't Get Shots To Fall Again Friday

New York Knicks forward Kevin Knox struggled with his shot again in Friday's preseason finale against the Brooklyn Nets. The rookie hit just 1-of-6 from the field, including 0-of-2 from behind the 3-point line, while finishing with three points, two rebounds and two turnovers. He also picked up five personal fouls, so it wasn't a […]

Noah Vonleh Efficient In Friday's Preseason Loss

New York Knicks forward Noah Vonleh hit five of seven shots from the field while connecting successfully on his only three-pointer in Friday's 113-107 preseason loss against the Brooklyn Nets. He also added five rebounds, three assists, a steal and a blocked shot in his 19 minutes off the pine. Vonleh barely registers in terms […]

X-Rays Negative For Tim Hardaway Jr. On Friday

New York Knicks guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (wrist) left Friday's preseason game against the Brooklyn Nets due to a sprained left wrist and he was unable to return. He had X-rays after the game which ended up being negative. Trey Burke was the biggest beneficiary of more run in the second half, with Emmanuel Mudiay […]

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Headed for Treatment

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (knee) went back to Los Angeles to get treatment for tendinitis in his right knee. However, he has been cleared to practice and will be ready for the season opener next week. Although, tendinitis is the kind of issue that tends to linger, so this could be an issue […]

Jamal Crawford is Talking with Suns

Free-agent guard Jamal Crawford is discussing a potential deal with Phoenix Suns interim general manager James Jones and head coach Igor Kokoskov on Friday. The Suns are looking for depth at the guard position and the veteran Crawford could be a potential fit. It's surprising that Crawford wouldn't want to play for a more competitive […]

John Collins Will Miss First Three Games

Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (ankle) had a non-surgical procedure on Oct. 8, but will miss the first three games of the regular season. Collins will be re-evaluated on October 22, so that means he can't play to start off the regular season. Collins underwent an MRI which revealed mild inflammation and soreness in his […]

Dewayne Dedmon Unlikely to Play in Season Opener

Atlanta Hawks center Dewayne Dedmon (ankle) is unlikely to be ready for game action by the beginning of the regular season on Wednesday. Dedmon suffered an avulsion fracture in August and has not played in the preseason. ,Alex Len, Miles Plumlee, and Omari Spellman are going to see increased playing time with John Collins (ankle) […]

Wayne Ellington Won't Play Friday

Miami Heat guard Wayne Ellington (ankle) will be sidelined for the preseason finale on Friday. Ellington's ankle injury has sidelined him for the entire preseason. He has reportedly been making progress and has been a full participant in practice. Head coach Erik Spoelstra said Ellington could play in the season opener despite missing the entire […]

Denzel Valentine Uncertain for Season Opener

Chicago Bulls forward Denzel Valentine (ankle) will not play in Friday's preseason contest against Denver. He is uncertain to be ready for the season opener next week. Valentine hurt his ankle over two weeks ago and hasn't been cleared to play yet. The team will likely want Valentine to get through at least one full […]

Courtney Lee Remains Out on Friday

New York Knicks guard Courtney Lee (neck) will not play in Friday's preseason finale versus the Brooklyn Nets. Head coach David Fizdale said there is no timetable for Lee's return yet. There should be an update early next week, but Lee sounds doubtful for the season opener. There is reportedly pain coming from his neck […]

Derrick White Might Only Miss Two Weeks

San Antonio Spurs point guard Derrick White (heel) might only miss two to four weeks, according to head coach Gregg Popovich. White is dealing with a torn plantar fascia and was originally expected to miss 6-8 weeks. The Spurs are optimistic that White can make it back to the court in half that time. Bryn […]

Rudy Gay Could Miss Season Opener

San Antonio Spurs forward Rudy Gay (heel) is out on Friday and could miss the season opener. Gay is dealing with an inflamed bursa in his heel and is uncertain to be ready by the regular season. Davis Bertans and Marco Belinelli are going to likely see increased playing time with the loss of Gay. […]

Brandon Ingram, Josh Hart Sitting Out Friday

Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram (quad) and guard Josh Hart (hamstring) will not play in Friday's preseason contest. Ingram hurt his quad on Wednesday and is not ready to play yet. The injury does not sound serious, but the Lakers want to be cautious. Hart is reportedly getting rest, but only played 10 minutes […]

Maurice Harkless Will Sit Out on Friday

Portland Trail Blazers forward Maurice Harkless (knee) is sitting out of Friday's preseason game. This is now twice that Harkless has been called probable, but then did not play. Harkless had a knee issue last season that cost him more time than expected. There is a chance that Harkless is not ready by the regular […]

Mohamed Bamba, Jonathon Simmons Will Play Friday

Orlando Magic center Mohamed Bamba (wrist) and guard/forward Jonathon Simmons (personal) are both available to play in Friday's preseason game. Terrence Ross (foot) and Timofey Mozgov are also available, but all four players will have a minutes restriction. Bamba's wrist injury is not considered serious, so he should be healthy for the season opener. He's […]

Dwight Powell Sitting Out on Friday

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Dwight Powell (knee) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's preseason contest. Head coach Rick Carlisle said Powell is fine, but is sitting out in this one due to right knee soreness. This will be the second game this preseason that Powell has missed due to knee soreness. Powell is expected […]

Donovan Mitchell Scores 13 Points In Preseason Finale

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell scored 13 points on 4-for-6 shooting from the floor and connected on 3-for-5 from downtown as his club got the win. Mitchell was able to add three assists while committing two turnovers in 17 minutes of action. Mitchell is poised for a big season and with the Jazz aiming to […]

Derrick Favors Posts A Double-Double

Utah Jazz power forward/center Derrick Favors looked great as he put up a solid overall line in his club's preseason finale. Favors scored 11 points while hauling in 12 rebounds with two steals and a block. Favors even knocked down a three for the second consecutive game and if this trend continues, it will benefit […]

Joe Ingles Fills Up The Stat Sheet

Utah Jazz forward Joe Ingles did a bit of everything as his squad blew out the Sacramento Kings 132-93. Ingles scored six points on 2-for-4 shooting from three while grabbing five rebounds and dishing out three assists. Ingles also added two steals with a block in just 16 minutes of action showing that the Aussie […]

Jae Crowder Provides Spark Off The Bench In Win

Utah Jazz forward Jae Crowder came off the bench to score 12 points in 12 minutes in his club's blowout win. Crowder connected on 3-for-4 shooting from the floor while knocking down one three and he also threw in three rebounds with a steal. Crowder should get some solid minutes this season and will possibly […]

Rudy Gobert Scores 18 Points in Just 17 Minutes

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert was very active around the basket at the offensive end in this one as his club beat the Sacramento Kings. Gobert was nearly perfect from the field as he connected on seven of his eight shots as he scored 18 points while snagging seven rebounds to go along with a […]

Dante Exum Dishes Out Six Assists

Utah Jazz guard Dante Exum scored six points and dished out six assists off the bench for his squad as they beat the Sacramento Kings by 39 points. Exum shot 3-for-5 from the floor and added three rebounds while committing just a single turnover in 22 minutes. Exum had a nice finish in traffic in […]

Justin Jackson Scores 12 Points Off The Bench In Loss

Sacramento Kings small forward Justin Jackson managed to score 12 points in 21 minutes of action off the bench for his squad as they got beat by the Utah Jazz. Jackson knocked down five of his 10 shots on the night and was only able to add one assist with a make from three. Jackson […]

Willie Cauley-Stein Scores 16 Points In Loss

Sacramento Kings power forward/center Willie Cauley-Stein scored 16 points but did not add much else in 19 minutes of action. WCS knocked down six of his 10 shots on the night while grabbing three rebounds and he also added two steals. WCS at times last season produced like a top-15 center but then would put […]

Buddy Hield Dishes Out Seven Assists

Sacramento Kings shooting guard/small forward Buddy Hield put up a decent line in his club's loss to the Utah Jazz. Hield finished the night with seven points on a rough 3-for-13 shooting but was able to salvage his line as he dished out a team-high seven assists to go along with three steals while knocking […]

De'Aaron Fox's Shooting Struggles Continue

Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox continued his struggles from the floor as he connected on just one of his 10 attempts as the Kings got blown out by the Utah Jazz. Fox finished the night with four points while grabbing three rebounds and picking up two assists on the night. Fox has shot just […]

Marvin Bagley Scores 17 Points On 17 Shots

Sacramento Kings power forward/center Marvin Bagley scored 17 points as he shot 7-for-17 from the floor against the Utah Jazz. Bagley once again started at the power forward slot and was able to add eight rebounds to his line while missing both his attempts from downtown. Bagley has looked solid in preseason and with the […]

Harry Giles Continues Excellent Preseason Play

Sacramento Kings power forward Harry Giles scored in double digits for the fifth time in as many games as his club lost to the Utah Jazz. Giles impressed once again as he scored 12 points on 4-for-7 shooting and added three rebounds with three steals in 18 minutes of action off the bench. Giles is […]

Reggie Jackson Practices on Thursday

Detroit Pistons point guard Reggie Jackson (groin) was able to participate in practice on Thursday. Jackson left Wednesday's preseason contest due to groin tightness. It sounds like the Pistons were just being cautious and Jackson is fine. His durability is a major issue, but Jackson is expected to be the starting point guard this season. […]

George Hill Named Starter for Regular Season

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard George Hill has been named the starter for the regular season, according to head coach Ty Lue. Hill is 3-of-15 from the field this preseason, but is still going to start over Collin Sexton to begin the season. The Cavs are going to ease Sexton into action, but it shouldn't take […]