C.J. Miles Will Not Play Tuesday

Toronto Raptors guard/forward C.J. Miles (knee) will miss Tuesday night's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Miles is dealing with a sore knee, so it doesn't seem serious, but his availability for Thursday is in question. Guards Delon Wright and Fred VanVleet will split up the bulk of the minutes while Norman Powell should see some […]

Chris Paul Ruled Out Tuesday

Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul (groin) will not be in the lineup for Tuesday night's game against the Orlando Magic. Paul is battling a sore right groin and was hopeful to give it a go Tuesday, so the injury does not seem serious. In his absence, Eric Gordon will move into the starting lineup […]

Evan Fournier Expects to Play Tuesday

Orlando Magic guard/forward Evan Fournier (ankle) is expected to play against the Houston Rockets on Tuesday. He practiced fully on Monday after rolling his ankle in Saturday's game. He was able to finish the game, so the injury does not sound too serious. Fournier should be ready to go on Tuesday, but official confirmation will […]

Garrett Temple is Probable on Tuesday

Sacramento Kings guard/forward Garrett Temple (ankle) is probable for Tuesday's contest against the New Orleans Pelicans. He did not play on Sunday against the Spurs, but is on track to return on Tuesday. Temple's return will mean less minutes for guys like Buddy Hield, Bogdan Bogdanovic and George Hill. It's become difficult to trust anyone […]

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson Won't Play Against Knicks

Brooklyn Nets forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (groin) will not play against the New York Knicks on Tuesday. Both RHJ and Caris LeVert (groin) will be sidelined for the second straight contest. Head coach Kenny Atkinson expects RHJ to miss a few more games. DeMarre Carroll will see an extended opportunity on Tuesday. Quincy Acy could be […]

Caris LeVert Won't Play Tuesday

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Caris LeVert (groin) will not play against the New York Knicks on Tuesday. Head coach Kenny Atkinson was being cautious and held LeVert out of Saturday's game versus Minnesota. He does not believe it's anything serious, but LeVert will spend at least one more game on the sidelines. Nik Stauskas played 33 […]

Danilo Gallinari Will Play Tuesday

Los Angeles Clippers forward Danilo Gallinari (gluteus) will play Tuesday against the Portland Trail Blazers. He's been targeting this return date for quite some time, and he will be available for the first time this month. Head coach Doc Rivers would like to ease Gallinari back into things since he's only played 11 games this […]

Enes Kanter Probable on Tuesday

New York Knicks center Enes Kanter (lip) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. He cut his lip at practice on Monday but is still expected to play on Tuesday. The cut required seven stitches to close, but this injury isn't expected to keep him out of the rotation. Owners should check back […]

Marvin Williams Ruled Out Wednesday

Charlotte Hornets forward Marvin Williams (ankle) has been ruled out of Wednesday's contest against the Atlanta Hawks. He left Monday's game against Indiana late in the fourth quarter and was unable to return. The X-rays came back negative, but Williams does have an ankle sprain. Frank Kaminsky will likely move into the starting five on […]

Skal Labissiere Ruled Out Tuesday

Sacramento Kings forward/center Skal Labissiere (shoulder) has been ruled out of Tuesday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. This will mark the second straight game that he's missed due to a shoulder issue. It is a shame because Labissiere was beginning to heat up from the floor, too. Veterans Zach Randolph and Kosta Koufos will […]

Kevon Looney Ruled Out Tuesday

Golden State Warriors forward/center Kevon Looney (illness) will not play against the Utah Jazz on Tuesday. Both Looney and Jordan Bell (ankle) are ruled out, but that could mean a significant role for JaVale McGee. However, Looney was only playing minutes in the teens, so McGee is not going to have a career night. He […]

Aaron Gordon Ruled Out Against Houston

Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon (hip) has been ruled out of Tuesday's game against the Houston Rockets. Gordon played 40 minutes in Saturday's loss to the Pacers, but did not practice on Monday. The Magic play on Wednesday as well, so Gordon is in danger of missing both contests. Mario Hezonja is expected to join […]

Jayson Tatum Scores 20 Points In Win Over Denver

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum had a nice night on Monday as the Celtics took care of business in Denver. Tatum had 20 points on 8-for-13 shooting to go with his nice line of six rebounds, four assists and a block. Tatum’s hot start to the season has given way to some inconsistencies. The talent […]

Lauri Markkanen Ruled Out Wednesday

Chicago Bulls forward/center Lauri Markkanen (personal) has been ruled out of Wednesday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. He missed practice both on Monday and Tuesday this week, but the only details available are that it's an excused absence. Nikola Mirotic (leg) also missed practice and has been the subject to multiple trade rumors. Bobby […]

Mason Plumlee Ruled Out Tuesday

Denver Nuggets forward/center Mason Plumlee (calf) has been ruled out of Tuesday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. He was using crutches in the locker room and is currently not traveling with the team. He'll have an MRI on Tuesday, but he's likely looking at a multiple-game absence. He can be dropped in standard leagues […]

Fred VanVleet Uncertain for Tuesday

Toronto Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet (personal) is uncertain for Tuesday's contest against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He did not attend shootaround and is with his family following the birth of his daughter on Sunday. Delon Wright would see increased minutes off the bench if VanVleet does not play Tuesday. Norman Powell is expected to see […]

Chris Paul Hopeful to Play Tuesday

Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul (groin) is hopeful to play against the Orlando Magic on Tuesday, according to head coach Mike D'Antoni. Paul played in just 27 minutes of Sunday's victory over Phoenix. He left in the fourth quarter, but Paul said he was "fine" after the game. The team wants to be careful […]

John Wall Out Six Weeks With Knee Injury

Washington Wizards point guard John Wall (knee) will undergo a knee procedure and will be out for the next six weeks, The Washington Post's Candace Buckner reports. Though the timetable has Wall returning by playoff time, the Wizards will have to try to win games without him for the time being. Shooting guard Bradley Beal will […]

Blake Griffin, Brice Johnson, Willie Reed Won't Play Tuesday

Detroit Pistons forward/center Blake Griffin, Brice Johnson and Willie Reed will not play against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday. According to head coach Stan Van Gundy, the trio is questionable for Thursday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. They were brought to Detroit in a blockbuster trade on Monday night. They still need to complete their physicals […]

Wilson Chandler is Probable on Tuesday

Denver Nuggets guard/forward Wilson Chandler (illness) is probable to play against the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday. He did not play in Monday's loss to the Boston Celtics but appears to be on track to return on Tuesday. Will Barton logged 41 minutes on Monday but will see a reduced role if Chandler is back […]

Jarell Martin Comes Up Big Defensively For Memphis

Memphis Grizzlies power forward Jarell Martin had a block party on Monday against Pheonix, swatting away three attempts in 34 minutes of action, helping out on the defensive end with two steals as well. Martin added four rebounds and three assists, going 4-for-9 from the field for nine points. He's posted 11.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, […]

Wayne Selden Productive in His Third Straight Start

Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard Wayne Selden, who's recently replaced Tyreke Evans in the starting five, had a career-high six assists on Monday against Phoenix to go along with 17 points. Selden missed only one of his four triples and shot 7-for-12 overall. He was anonymous in the previous starts, combining for only eight points, so […]

Dillon Brooks Keeps it Going Versus Suns

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Dillon Brooks continued his recent good play on Monday, scoring an efficient 12 points against the Suns. The 22-year-old rookie shot 5-for-8, making one of his two three-point attempts. Taking care of the ball was a bit of a problem with four turnovers, but he made up for it a bit with […]

Tyreke Evans Provides 27 Points Off the Bench

Memphis Grizzlies guard Tyreke Evans returned from an illness in Monday's 120-109 win over Phoenix, dropping 27 points in 26 minutes off the bench. Evans, who led the Grizzlies in scoring for the 20th time this season, sank three of his five triples and shot 11-for-17 overall. He had four assists and was a team-leading […]

Marc Gasol Posts Double-Double in Grizzlies Win

Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol, who celebrated his 33rd birthday on Monday, played only 24 minutes against the Phoenix Suns, but it was enough to grab his 20th double-double of the season with 12 points and 10 rebounds. The Grizzlies took over the game in the second quarter and it was a blowout, so that […]

Kyrie Irving is Hyper-Efficient in Denver

Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving was hyper-efficient on Monday as he and the Celtics dispatched the Nuggets on the road. He went 11-for-17 from the field and 2-for-4 from downtown for 27 points and dished six assists. Irving, who has always played with a score-first mentality, has made a concerted effort all season to […]

Myles Turner Solid Against Hornets

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner was dominant despite playing only 21 minutes off of the bench. Turner scored 22 points in the win over the Charlotte Hornets. He was an efficient 8-for-11 from the field and a stellar 4-for-6 from behind the arc. In his fist game back from an elbow injury that forced him […]

Matthew Dellavedova Scores 10 Points In Fourth Quarter Against 76ers

Milwaukee Bucks guard Matthew Dellavedova scored all 10 of his points during the fourth quarter of Monday's win over the Philadelphia 76ers. Dellavedova went 3-for-6 from the field and made a pair of three-pointers in addition to dishing three assists and swiping a couple of steals. With starting point guard Eric Bledsoe missing all but […]

Khris Middleton Has Productive Night Against Philadelphia

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton had a strong showing in Monday's win over the 76ers, finishing with 19 points on 7-for-19 shooting. Middleton also added seven rebounds and seven assists for the Bucks, who moved to 27-22 after the victory. Middleton has played well this season for Milwaukee and has now scored 19 or more […]

Ben Simmons Stays Hot in Milwaukee

Philadelphia 76ers point guard/forward Ben Simmons looked good again on Monday against the Bucks, scoring a tidy 16 points on 7-for-10 shooting through four quarters. Simmons was effective in other areas as usual, helping out with six rebounds and five assists as well in this one. He was active on the defensive end also, picking […]