VJ Edgecombe Misses Practice Thursday

Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe (hip) was unable to practice with the team on Thursday due to left-hip soreness. The No. 2 overall pick in last year's draft has an extremely high ceiling and should be poised for a big role for the Sixers this year, if he can stay healthy. The Sixers have had […]

Jaylen Wells To Have an Expanded Role in the Offense?

Memphis Grizzlies guard Jaylen Wells flashed some upside and a high ceiling in a few games during his rookie year, including a 30-point outburst in his first game of 2025. Overall, he only averaged 10.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.7 assists, and 25.9 minutes per game while starting 74 of his 79 games and serving mostly […]

Drake Powell Appears Ready for His Exhibition Debut

Brooklyn Nets forward Drake Powell (knee) appears to be in line for his Nets' preseason debut on Friday against the Suns. The Nets listed only Egor Demin (foot) and Haywood Highsmith (knee) as out for the exhibition game, leaving Powell potentially available. The No. 22 overall pick in the NBA Draft last June, Powell was […]

Egor Demin Will Miss Friday's Exhibition Game

Brooklyn Nets guard Egor Demin (foot) will not be available for Friday's exhibition game against the Suns. Demin is dealing with a plantar fascia tear and has not been cleared for contact in practice. The No. 8 overall pick in the NBA Draft last year could be lined up for a big role with the […]

Joe Ingles Shut Down for a Week

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Joe Ingles (groin) has been diagnosed with a left groin strain and will be re-evaluated in one week. Ingles re-signed with the Wolves as a veteran depth option again this season, agreeing to a one-year, $3.6 million contract with the Timberwolves. He doesn't usually play significant rotation minutes during the season, but […]

LeBron James Will Miss at Least 3-4 Weeks

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (back) will miss the start of the NBA regular season while dealing with sciatica, which is pain that originates in the spine and radiates down the back of his right leg. The 40-year-old James has been unable to participate in training camp due to what Lakers coach JJ Redick […]

Matisse Thybulle Nursing Knee Soreness

Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Matisse Thybulle (knee) was sidelined for the team's preseason opener against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night due to right knee soreness. After playing in only 15 games last season due to ankle and knee issues, Thybulle can't seem to shake off injuries. When healthy, he has been an outstanding […]

Seth Curry "Still Ramping Up" and Not Ready for Action

Golden State Warriors guard Seth Curry missed a second straight preseason game on Wednesday against the Portland Trail Blazers. According to Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr told reporters that Curry "is still ramping up" after the offseason. The Curry brothers are finally together on the same team, but […]

Jalen Suggs Still Hasn't Been Cleared for Contact

Orlando Magic point guard Jalen Suggs (knee) participated in individual non-contact drills during Wednesday's practice, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports. This suggests Suggs still hasn't been cleared for contact with two weeks remaining until opening night against the Miami Heat. Suggs has been aiming for opening night as his return date, but even […]

Stephon Castle Battling Knee Issue

San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (knee) remained sidelined for Wednesday's preseason action against the Miami Heat. The 2025 NBA Rookie of the Year banged his knee in practice on Monday and sat out a second consecutive preseason matchup. Early reports indicated that Castle isn't facing a serious issue, so the Spurs might just be […]

Scottie Barnes Dealing With Knee Problem

Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (knee) is battling left knee tendinopathy, TSN's Josh Lewenberg reports. Due to the issue, Barnes was unavailable for Wednesday's preseason contest against the Sacramento Kings. It's possible his left knee already bothered him during the team's preseason opener against the Denver Nuggets on Monday, as Barnes failed to make a […]

Jaylen Brown Looks Sharp in Preseason Opener

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (knee) notched 21 points in 20 minutes in Wednesday's 121-103 preseason win against the Memphis Grizzlies. He shot 6-for-13 from the field with a 3-for-6 record from downtown and finished 6-for-8 at the line. Brown underwent a procedure on his right knee during the offseason and appears to be fully […]

Trendon Watford Held Out of Practice on Wednesday

Philadelphia 76ers forward Trendon Watford (hamstring) was held out of Wednesday's practice, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. Watford has missed both of the Sixers' preseason games in Abu Dhabi due to a right hamstring strain. The 24-year-old signed a two-year, $5.3 million deal with Philadelphia during the offseason after averaging 10.2 points, 3.6 […]

Joel Embiid Takes Part in Practice on Wednesday

Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) participated in some five-on-five drills during team practice on Wednesday. Despite the positive update, it is still unclear if the 31-year-old will make his return to the floor during preseason action. When active, Embiid remains a dominant force across all fantasy […]

Paul George Moving Closer to Return

According to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Paul George (knee) is expected to participate in team activities within the next few days. George has been limited to individual workouts since undergoing surgery in July. The veteran forward appeared in just 41 games during an injury-plagued first season with the Sixers, averaging […]

2025-2026 Fantasy Basketball Rankings - Thunder Dan's Draft Guide

This might be the most interesting year for fantasy basketball drafts that we have seen in the last decade. Injuries will keep players typically taken in the first few rounds, such as Tyrese Haliburton, Jayson Tatum, and Damian Lillard, out for the season. Kyrie Irving is set to miss at least half the season, and […]

T.J. McConnell Sustains Hamstring Injury in Preseason Opener

Indiana Pacers point guard T.J. McConnell (hamstring) played only eight minutes in Tuesday's preseason opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He exited the contest in the second quarter due to a sore left hamstring. McConnell was off to a great start in the game, posting seven points, two rebounds, three assists, and one steal. The Pacers […]

Malik Monk Available Wednesday

Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (calf) is available for Wednesday's preseason opener against the Toronto Raptors, Frankie Cartoscelli of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports. Monk missed the end of the 2024-25 regular season with a calf injury but seems to be back at 100 percent. The team announced that all players are available for Wednesday's […]

Marcus Smart Rejoins Practice

Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart (Achilles) went through Tuesday's practice, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports. According to Lakers head coach JJ Redick, Smart "did most of practice, including some live play." Smart has been dealing with Achilles tendinopathy during training camp and wasn't available for the team's first two preseason games. […]

Josh Hart Considered Day-to-Day

New York Knicks guard/forward Josh Hart (back) sat out Tuesday's practice and is considered day-to-day, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports. New York's utility man has been battling back spasms after hurting himself in a preseason contest last Thursday. It appears like a minor issue, but Hart might still miss some additional […]

Darius Garland Goes Through Light Workout

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland (toe) had a light individual workout on Tuesday after a shootaround, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. Garland continues to recover from an offseason toe injury, and it's unclear when he will be available for action. But it's a positive sign that he can do some on-court […]

LeBron James Likely to Sit Out Preseason

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (glute) is not expected to play during preseason, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. "I'm told LeBron James has started to ramp up here," Charania said Tuesday. "He's doing a little bit on the court. But I'm told the expectation is still he's likely gonna be out for the preseason, […]

Bucks, Knicks had Trade Discussions About Giannis Antetokounmpo in August

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo is ready to start the 2025-26 season returning to his starring role with the Bucks, but just a few months ago, a trade was discussed that could have landed him with the Knicks. Milwaukee had a wild offseason, opting to waive and stretch Damian Lillard (Achilles) and signing Myles Turner […]

Dalano Banton Signs With Mavericks

Free-agent guard/forward Dalano Banton signed with the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday and will likely be competing for a roster spot, although the exact nature of the deal was not announced. Over the last few years, Banton has played for the Raptors, Celtics, and most recently, the Trail Blazers. The 25-year-old has had a few huge […]

Mark Williams In a "Good Place"

Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams has said that he'll play on opening night, and coach Jordan Ott seems comfortable with the big man's progress. Ahead of the team's trip to China for two exhibition games against the Nets, Ott said, "He's out here working. In a good place... He's in all of our drills... Things […]

Daniel Gafford is Trending in the Right Direction

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (ankle) is "trending in the right direction," according to coach Jason Kidd. However, the big man was unable to practice on Sunday. He injured his ankle during the first practice of training camp and has been sidelined since then. Gafford inked an extension with the Mavs during the offseason after […]

Alexandre Sarr Participates in Non-Contact Part of Practice on Monday

Washington Wizards forward/center Alexandre Sarr (calf) was able to participate in parts of Monday's practice, marking the first time he has been able to be involved since his injury to his left calf during EuroBasket, according to coach Brian Keefe. Sarr was playing for France after a strong rookie season, during which he averaged 13.0 […]

Walker Kessler Nursing Shoulder Injury

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (shoulder) remained sidelined for Monday's scrimmage, Ben Anderson of KSL Sports reports. Kessler was also unavailable for practice over the weekend due to left shoulder soreness. Lauri Markkanen (wrist), Kyle Filipowski (back), Isaiah Collier (hamstring), and Georges Niang (foot) also remained sidelined on Monday. The Jazz are quite a bit […]

Jalen Duren Day-to-Day With Sore Hamstring

Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (hamstring) is considered day-to-day, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports. Duren sat out Monday's preseason clash against the Memphis Grizzlies due to hamstring soreness. Isaiah Stewart joined the starting unit and had a productive day at the office, finishing with 12 points, four rebounds, and one block […]