Nikola Vucevic Hopes To Return To Action This Week

Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (calf) is approaching his return to the lineup. He has been ruled out for Tuesday's matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers, marking Vucevic's fifth consecutive absence. However, according to K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network, Vucevic is aiming to return later in the week. Chicago has a two-game road trip to […]

Kyrie Irving Injured On Monday, Helped Off The Court

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (knee) won't return to Monday's matchup with the Kings. Irving logged nine minutes, amassing seven points before suffering a left knee injury. The Mavs are calling the injury a sprain. However, Irving couldn't put any weight on his leg and needed assistance off the floor. He will likely undergo further […]

Ben Simmons Won't Play Against Suns

Los Angeles Clippers guard/center Ben Simmons (knee) will remain out for Tuesday's tilt against the Phoenix Suns. He is forced to miss a second straight game due to a sore left knee. After building up some good momentum, Simmons has once again encountered health issues, and he may miss several games in quick succession as […]

Julius Randle Questionable Versus Philadelphia

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (groin) is questionable heading into Tuesday's matchup with the 76ers. The former Knick missed 13 games because of a groin injury. But he was back in the lineup for Sunday's win over Phoenix, amassing 20 points and six boards in 33 minutes. With Minnesota playing back-to-back contests on Tuesday and […]

Derrick Jones Jr. To Sit Out A Second Consecutive Game

Los Angeles Clippers forward Derrick Jones Jr. (groin) will sit out a second consecutive game on Tuesday against the Phoenix Suns. He is battling a right groin strain, and given the nature of the injury, there is a strong possibility that Jones Jr. will also not be ready to return on Wednesday when the Clippers […]

Rudy Gobert Remains Out On Tuesday

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (back) won't play on Tuesday against Philadelphia. The multi-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year is dealing with a back injury, keeping him off the floor for the Timberwolves' last seven contests. Naz Reid has handled business in the middle, although Minnesota recently welcomed back Julius Randle (groin). With Randle […]

Norman Powell Out With Strained Hamstring

Los Angeles Clippers guard/forward Norman Powell (hamstring) has been ruled out for Tuesday's meeting with the Phoenix Suns. After missing five games due to a knee injury, Powell was back in the lineup on Sunday against the Los Angeles Lakers, but he strained his right hamstring and played only nine minutes. Bogdan Bogdanovic and Amir […]

Stephon Castle Questionable To Play On Tuesday

San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (thumb) is uncertain for Tuesday's matchup against the Brooklyn Nets, as the team has listed him as questionable on the injury report. The rookie is nursing a left thumb sprain. Castle has recently taken his game to a new level, averaging 26.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 5.0 assists over […]

Bradley Beal Considered Questionable For Tuesday

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (calf) is questionable for Tuesday's action against the Los Angeles Clippers. The veteran star returned from a left calf injury on Sunday against the Minnesota Timberwolves, but he is still managing the condition and may come out of the lineup again. Beal recently bumped Tyus Jones to the bench, and […]

Kyle Kuzma Listed As Doubtful For Tuesday

Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma (ankle) is on the injury report with a doubtful tag ahead of Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. This suggests that Kuzma is unlikely to play. Over his first 10 appearances with Milwaukee, the veteran forward has averaged 14.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 2.7 assists in 34.2 minutes. The Bucks […]

Evan Mobley Taking The Night Off On Tuesday

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley (rest) won't play on Tuesday against Chicago. Fortunately, he's not injured. But the 2021 No. 3 overall pick will take the night off to rest before likely returning for Wednesday's matchup with the Miami Heat. Without Mobley on the floor, Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, and Jarrett Allen should all see […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Probable To Face Hawks

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) is listed as probable to play in Tuesday's matchup against the Atlanta Hawks. Since returning from a calf strain, Antetokounmpo has made six consecutive appearances but remains on the injury report. However, Milwaukee is likely to upgrade his status to available once again before tip-off. Although Antetokounmpo has seen […]

Karl-Anthony Towns May Skip Tuesday's Game For Personal Reasons

New York Knicks forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns (personal) has been deemed questionable for Tuesday's game against the Golden State Warriors. Towns has regularly appeared on the injury report due to a knee issue, but on this occasion, he is uncertain to play for personal reasons. Fortunately for the Knicks, Mitchell Robinson has just made his season […]

LeBron James Likely To Suit Up On Tuesday

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (foot) is expected to play on Tuesday against New Orleans. King James will likely appear on the injury report for the remainder of the season because of a nagging foot injury. While he'll presumably sit out some games moving ahead, it probably won't be on Tuesday. James is coming […]

Isaiah Stewart Unavailable Monday

Detroit Pistons forward/center Isaiah Stewart (back) will not play on Monday against the Utah Jazz. He will be held out of the contest due to a lower back contusion. If Stewart recovers quickly, he might return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Clippers. On Monday, we should see Paul Reed fill the […]

Austin Reaves Questionable Against New Orleans

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (calf) is questionable for Tuesday's game against New Orleans. He suffered a calf injury during Friday's win over the Clippers, ending his evening after just nine minutes of work. While an MRI showed no significant damage, it still kept him off the floor when the Lakers and Clippers met […]

Luka Doncic Questionable Versus The Pelicans

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans. The former Maverick is normally on the injury report because of his calf. However, he's in danger of missing Tuesday's contest because of a knee contusion, an injury he picked up in Sunday's win over the Clippers. With that in […]

Collin Sexton Available Against Pistons

Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (ankle) will play in Monday's matchup against the Detroit Pistons. The Jazz began a back-to-back on Sunday against the San Antonio Spurs and Sexton was rested for the contest. He is managing a left ankle injury, which recently robbed Sexton of 10 games. The electric guard returned from injury on […]

John Collins Misses Meeting With Pistons

Utah Jazz forward/center John Collins (back) will not be in action on Monday against the Detroit Pistons. Following a three-game absence, Collins was back in the lineup on Friday against the Minnesota Timberwolves, but he will miss a second straight contest on Monday. The Jazz also remain without Lauri Markkanen (back), which opens up additional […]

Chet Holmgren Returns To Thunder Lineup

Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Chet Holmgren (ankle) will return to action on Monday against the Houston Rockets. The team kept Holmgren out of the lineup for the first leg of a back-to-back on Sunday versus the San Antonio Spurs. Isaiah Hartenstein recently had to settle for a bench role against the Atlanta Hawks when Holmgren […]

Steven Adams Active On Monday

Houston Rockets center Steven Adams (ankle) will be in the lineup on Monday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The big man was listed on the injury report due to left ankle soreness but has been upgraded from questionable to available. Adams' availability is great news for Houston since starting center Alperen Sengun (back) will not […]

Dillon Brooks Out On Monday

Houston Rockets guard/forward Dillon Brooks (knee) will not be in the lineup on Monday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He has been downgraded from questionable to out as Brooks has not recovered from a right knee contusion. He joins Fred VanVleet (ankle), Amen Thompson (shoulder), and Alperen Sengun (back) on the sidelines, leaving the Rockets […]

Amen Thompson Sits Out Monday's Game

Houston Rockets guard/forward Amen Thompson (shoulder) will not suit up for Monday's clash against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The team initially listed Thompson questionable for the contest due to right shoulder soreness, and he has now been officially ruled out. Houston is currently battling several health issues, leaving Jalen Green as the only healthy player […]

Alperen Sengun Out Against Thunder

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (back) will not play in Monday's matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He is battling back soreness, and the team has downgraded Sengun from questionable to out. At the same time, Steven Adams (ankle) has been upgraded to available, so he will help to fill the void left by Sengun's […]

Domantas Sabonis Out Indefinitely With Grade 1 Hamstring Strain

Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis (hamstring) has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 hamstring strain and will be out indefinitely, the team announced. The three-time All-Star was injured during Saturday's game against the Houston Rockets. Sacramento plans to provide an update on Sabonis' status in one week. Losing Sabonis is a significant setback for the […]

Ja Morant Remains Sidelined On Monday

On Monday, Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (shoulder) will be unavailable to suit up against the Atlanta Hawks. Morant will miss his second straight game due to right shoulder pain. With the 25-year-old sidelined, Luke Kennard and Scotty Pippen Jr. will likely see an uptick in minutes. Pippen has a slightly higher upside as a solid fantasy option for this […]

Santi Aldama Will Not Play On Monday

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Santi Aldama (calf) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. He landed on the injury report late with a right calf soreness and has been downgraded from questionable to out. Aldama has been among the league's most productive bench performers and started the last game against the San […]

Lauri Markkanen Remains Out On Monday

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (back) is not ready to return to the lineup on Monday against the Detroit Pistons. He will skip a fifth consecutive contest as the Finnish star continues to manage a lower back injury. Markkanen's continued absence should result in another start for Brice Sensabaugh, who led the Jazz starters with […]

Trae Young Upgraded To Available Monday

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (Achilles) is good to go for Monday's tilt against the Memphis Grizzlies. After being initially listed as probable on the injury report, he has received the green light to play. Young's shooting has been off since the All-Star break, but he has remained a double-double machine. Across the past […]

Tari Eason Out Of Action Monday

According to Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle, Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (leg) will be out of the lineup for Monday's matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder due to left lower leg injury management. With Eason sidelined, Jabari Smith will likely be in the starting lineup and take on extra minutes. Smith was on the floor […]