Ja'Kobe Walter Ready To Go Thursday

Toronto Raptors shooting guard Ja'Kobe Walter (shoulder) will return to the lineup on Thursday versus Minnesota. He's been out of commission for two weeks with a shoulder injury. Walter has only seen limited action during his rookie campaign, but the injury-hit Raptors will be happy to know that they will have another healthy body available. […]

Donte DiVincenzo Available Thursday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Donte DiVincenzo (back) will be in action on Thursday against Toronto. He was initially listed as questionable for the game. Coming off the bench, DiVincenzo has been hit-and-miss in fantasy basketball this season, averaging 9.4 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 3.3 assists. He had 15 points with five triples last time out against […]

Mike Conley Will Not Play Thursday

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Mike Conley (toe) will miss Thursday's game against Toronto. The veteran was already regarded as questionable for the contest and has now been ruled out with a toe sprain. Nickeil Alexander-Walker will slot into the starting unit as Conley's replacement. The 26-year-old had a decent performance in his only previous start […]

Jordan Clarkson Sits Out Thursday's Game

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (foot) will not play against San Antonio on Thursday. He's battling a foot problem and will miss his third game of the season. Clarkson is a high-volume shooter, meaning there will be a lot of shots available for the rest of the team in Thursday's game, while his absence gives […]

Ausar Thompson Won't Play On Thursday

Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson (conditioning) remains out for Thursday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. As expected, Thompson will take a seat after being listed as doubtful on the injury report. Thompson has yet to make his season debut but appears to be headed in the right direction. The 21-year-old still needs to get up […]

Zach Collins Cleared To Play Thursday

San Antonio Spurs forward/center Zach Collins (knee) has been upgraded from questionable to available for Thursday's matchup against Utah. Collins should continue to fill in as the starting center for Victor Wembanyama (knee). He's averaged 16.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 2.0 blocks in the first unit lately. The Jazz allow the most fantasy points in […]

Domantas Sabonis Gets Through Full Practice

Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis (back) is expected to suit up for Friday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Sabonis was able to get through a full practice session on Thursday for the second day in a row. He has missed each of the last two games due to lower back tightness, but he's trending […]

Chris Paul Good To Go Thursday

San Antonio Spurs point guard Chris Paul (thumb) will suit up against Utah on Thursday. He's dealing with a left thumb injury but will be ready to play through it, with the team upgrading him from probable to available. After initially struggling in his new surroundings, Paul has performed well lately and is nicely set […]

Malik Monk Making Progress

Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (ankle) was able to get through the non-contact portions of practice on Thursday. Head coach Mike Brown expects Monk to sit out during Friday's game, but it looks like Monk is making progress. The 26-year-old has missed each of the last five games due to a right ankle sprain. Keon […]

Tre Mann Good To Go On Thursday

Charlotte Hornets guard Tre Mann (back) is available ahead of Thursday's game against the Detroit Pistons. Mann is dealing with lower back soreness, but it doesn't appear to be severe enough to hold him out of the lineup. He finished with 19 points and six assists through 25 minutes on Tuesday. He'll continue to be […]

Miles Bridges Won't Play On Thursday

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday's game against the Detroit Pistons. Bridges has been dealing with a nagging right knee issue and he appears to be in too much to pain to play on Thursday. His absence should result in more playing time for Tidjane Salaun and Cody […]

Vince Williams Jr. Out At Least A Month

Memphis Grizzlies forward Vince Williams Jr. (ankle) has only managed to play in three games this season as the injuries continue to pile up on him. Williams suffered a Grade 3 right ankle sprain during Tuesday's game against the Denver Nuggets. As a result, Williams will be shut down for four weeks and will be […]

Scottie Barnes Returning On Thursday

Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (eye) will make his return to the court for Thursday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Barnes is back after missing 11 games due to a right orbital fracture. The expectation is that Barnes is going to be under a minutes limit during his first game back. Ochai Agbaji has been […]

Paul George Out At Least Two Games

Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (knee) will miss at least the next two games. The veteran suffered a bone bruise in Wednesday's loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, ending his night after only 17 minutes of work. He will be re-evaluated on Monday. Luckily, an MRI on Thursday revealed no structural damage. With that in mind, […]

Aaron Gordon's Availability In Question For Friday

According to Kathy Winge of AltitudeTV, Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon's (calf) status for Friday's game with the Dallas Mavericks is still to be determined. Gordon hopes to return after suffering a right-calf strain after missing multiple weeks of action. The 29-year-old's potential return could be a big boost for fantasy managers, as he averaged 15.4 […]

Dorian Finney-Smith Uncertain To Face The Sixers

Brooklyn Nets forward Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) is questionable for Friday's matchup with the 76ers. The 31-year-old had a solid showing in Tuesday's win over the Charlotte Hornets, amassing 15 points and shooting 80% from behind the arc. But if the ankle sprain keeps him off the court on Friday night, Noah Clowney and Jalen Wilson […]

Nicolas Claxton Questionable Versus Philly

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (back) is questionable heading into Friday's game against the 76ers. Claxton has been banged up all year, entering the season working his way back from a hamstring injury. However, a back ailment has kept him off the floor for the Nets' previous three contests. If the 25-year-old is back on […]

Nikola Jokic Absent From Practice On Thursday

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (personal) was absent from practice on Thursday, as reported by Katy Winge of AltitudeTV. This leaves his availability for Friday's game against the Dallas Mavericks uncertain. The 29-year-old has been sidelined for three straight games due to personal matters. In his absence, veteran center Dario Saric is expected to keep […]

Cam Thomas Probable On Friday Night

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas (back) is probable for Friday's matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers. The 2021 No. 27 overall pick is having the best year of his career, averaging 24.6 points and 39.2% shooting from deep. Unfortunately, he experienced back tightness before Tuesday's NBA Cup win over the Charlotte Hornets. With Thomas sidelined for […]

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Out On Thursday Night

Orlando Magic guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (personal) is out for Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. The 31-year-old has struggled in his first 16 games with the Magic, averaging only 6.9 points and shooting 22.9% from deep. Still, he should break out of his funk at some point. With that in mind, KCP's next chance […]

DeMar DeRozan Intends To Make His Return Friday Versus Clippers

According to NBA Insider Chris Haynes, Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (back) intends to make his return on Friday against the Los Angeles Clippers. The 35-year-old is dealing with a back injury and has missed three consecutive contests. If DeRozan is sidelined again on Friday, Trey Lyles, Keegan Murray, and Kevin Huerter will likely see more minutes on […]

Terry Rozier Could Return For Sunday's Matchup With Dallas

According to Anthony Chiang from the Miami Herald, Miami Heat point guard Terry Rozier (foot) underwent an MRI on his right foot, which came back clear. Rozier is optimistic about returning on Sunday against the Dallas Mavericks. The 30-year-old missed the Heat's last game due to pain in his right foot, leading to Duncan Robinson […]

Luka Doncic Expected To Miss At Least A Week

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (wrist) sustained a right wrist strain and will be re-evaluated in a week. Doncic started feeling pain in his wrist in the first quarter of Tuesday's matchup with the Pelicans. He stayed in the game playing 30 minutes, but the injury might be more severe […]

Ausar Thompson Listed As Doubtful For Thursday

Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson (conditioning) has been listed as doubtful for Thursday's clash with Charlotte. After he recovered from a blood-clotting issue, Thompson was recently cleared to return to the court by the NBA's fitness-to-play panel. It looks like he could soon play in his first NBA game since March. Thompson showed plenty of […]

Walker Kessler Still Missing For Jazz

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (hip) will remain sidelined for Thursday's matchup against San Antonio. He has been ruled out for a sixth consecutive game due to right hip bursitis. John Collins will continue to start for Utah, with Kyle Filipowski also picking up extra work. Victor Wembanyama's (knee) presence typically makes meetings with the […]

Jordan Clarkson Questionable To Face Spurs

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (foot) has picked up a questionable designation ahead of Thursday's meeting with San Antonio. He's dealing with plantar fasciitis on his left foot. Clarkson has played in seven consecutive games, putting in some impressive performances. The veteran scorer is averaging 18.0 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 3.9 assists for the month. […]

Devin Vassell To Miss Third Consecutive Game

San Antonio Spurs guard/forward Devin Vassell (knee) will sit out a third consecutive game on Thursday against Utah. After missing the start of the season due to foot surgery. Vassell is carrying a sore left knee The 24-year-old has been limited to four appearances, averaging 16.3 points and 3.5 assists in 22.5 minutes. Vassell's health […]

Chris Paul Considered Probable For Thursday's Game

San Antonio Spurs point guard Chris Paul (thumb) is expected to remain in the lineup on Thursday versus Utah, with the team listing him as probable for the game. The veteran floor general hurt his left thumb against Oklahoma City but was able to finish the contest. It looks like it's not a very serious […]

Khris Middleton Medically Cleared To Play

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (ankle) appears to be close to making his season debut. ESPN's Shams Charania reported Wednesday that Middleton has been medically cleared to play and is currently in the middle of a ramp-up process. Middleton had surgery on both ankles in the offseason. According to Bucks head coach Doc Rivers, he […]

Paul George Exits Game On Wednesday, Hyperextends Left Knee Again

Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (knee) exited Wednesday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies and did not return to the Sixers' 117-111 loss. George hyperextended his left knee, the same one he injured during the preseason. As of now, there have been no further comments from the team on the severity of George's injury, but fantasy […]