LaMarcus Aldridge Faces Multi-Game Absence

San Antonio Spurs power forward/center LaMarcus Aldridge (hip) will not suit up Wednesday and likely faces a further absence due to a hip injury. Jakob Poeltl will start in place of the veteran versus Minnesota, a lineup shift that is likely to remain in place so long as Aldridge is unavailable. Formally a cornerstone of […]

Jakob Poeltl Confirmed Starter Wednesday

San Antonio Spurs center Jakob Poeltl will start for forward/center LaMarcus Aldridge (hip) against the Minnesota Timberwolves. This was to be expected as Poeltl was the starter when Aldridge sat earlier this season and Rudy Gay (hip) is also sidelined. Poeltl has been playing well lately with averages of 5.5 points on 71.4 percent from […]

Victor Oladipo Faces Likely Absence Thursday

Houston Rockets point/shooting guard Victor Oladipo (knee) will likely sit out of Thursday's game against the Grizzlies as the team monitors his knee injury. It appears that head coach Stephen Silas decided to stagger Oladipo and John Wall (Achilles, knee) during the back-to-back, as Oladipo is set to suit up Wednesday with Wall out of […]

Kawhi Leonard Playing Second Half Of Back-To-Back Wednesday

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard will play Wednesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Leonard just played a team-high 39 minutes in Tuesday's loss to the Brooklyn Nets, but there is no concern around his availability to play Wednesday. It was reported earlier in the season that Leonard would try to play all of the games this […]

Eric Gordon Rejoins Starting Lineup Wednesday

Houston Rockets shooting guard/small forward Eric Gordon has been bumped up to the starting five for Wednesday's contest against the Thunder without John Wall (Achilles) in the mix. Gordon dropped 25 points on OKC in just 22 minutes Monday, an indication of the upside that he carries due to his long-range marksmanship. Even as his […]

Ish Smith Officially Starting Wednesday Against Heat

Washington Wizards point guard Ish Smith is starting as expected Wednesday against the Miami Heat. Both Russell Westbrook (rest) and Raul Neto (groin) have been ruled out in this one leaving Smith has one of the only healthy point guards on the roster. Smith has prior success as the starter, averaging 11.5 points and 5.3 […]

Hamidou Diallo Makes First Start Of Season Wednesday

Oklahoma City Thunder shooting guard Hamidou Diallo will enter the starting five Wednesday versus Houston in place of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (knee), who is missing his first contest of the year. Diallo stands to serve as OKC's primary offensive threat without Gilgeous-Alexander in the mix, as the third-year guard has scored in double figures in each […]

P.J. Dozier Will Miss Another Game Thursday

Denver Nuggets guard P.J. Dozier (hamstring) will not play Thursday against the Los Angeles Lakers. Dozier has missed the past week with a right hamstring strain and there has not been any updates on his timetable to return. This could not come at a worse time for Dozier as he could have had meaningful minutes […]

Tyler Herro, Goran Dragic Headline Heat Cleared For Wednesday

The Miami Heat back court has received its first clean bill of health in quite some time ahead of Wednesday's contest versus Washington with Tyler Herro (knee), Goran Dragic (knee), Avery Bradley (knee) and Gabe Vincent (knee) all getting the thumbs up to take the floor. With the team's full arsenal at head coach Erik […]

Andre Drummond Will Play Against Clippers

Cleveland Cavaliers center Andre Drummond (back) will play and start Wednesday against the Los Angeles Clippers. Drummond missed Monday's game with a sore back, but appears to have healed enough to play his usual amount of minutes Wednesday. Jarrett Allen went off in a spot start on Monday, but will be regulated back to the […]

Orlando Adds Frank Mason III, Releases Jordan Bone

The Orlando Magic have brought aboard point guard Frank Mason III on a two-day deal, waiving Jordan Bone to make space on the active roster. Mason's addition comes during a recent injury wave that has zapped Orlando of experienced backcourt depth with Markelle Fultz (knee), Aaron Gordon (ankle), and Michael Carter-Williams (foot) all sidelined. How […]

Myles Turner Available To Play Wednesday

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (shoulder) is good to go Wednesday against the Milwaukee Bucks. Turner had some shoulder soreness following Tuesday's game, but will play through the injury in a marquee match up against the reigning one seed Bucks. Turner has been nothing short of incredible this season and has played through multiple injuries […]

Onyeka Okongwu Will Miss Wednesday’s Contest

Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu (Achilles) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game versus Dallas due to a sore left Achilles. Okongwu's absence marks his second consecutive contest on the sidelines, paving the way for Bruno Fernando to snag a handful of minutes behind Clint Capela in the frontcourt. Okongwu's inability to stay on the […]

Grayson Allen Will Not Make His Return Thursday

Memphis Grizzlies guard Grayson Allen will stay sidelined Thursday against the Houston Rockets. Allen was playing well before entering the league's COVID-19 protocols on Jan. 18, and it could be hard for him to see minutes when he returns. De'Anthony Melton has been a popular add lately and deserves a long look while Allen is out. […]

Miles Bridges Enters Starting Five Wednesday

Charlotte Hornets small/power forward Miles Bridges will make his first start of the season Wednesday against the 76ers in place of P.J. Washington (foot). Bridges has taken on a decreased role this year in his shift to the second unit, but earning a starter's workload should garner him considerable DFS intrigue. Having scored in double […]

Kevon Looney To Be Re-Evaluated In Two Weeks

Golden State Warriors center Kevon Looney (ankle) will be re-evaluated by the team in two weeks. Looney suffered a sprained left ankle in Tuesday's loss to the Boston Celtics and leaves Golden State extremely thin at the five. Draymond Green picked up most of the center minutes after Looney's departure and there is no immediate […]

Damian Lillard Earns Questionable Tag For Thursday

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (abdominal) has been deemed questionable to suit up for Thursday's contest versus Philadelphia due to an abdominal strain. Lillard is yet to miss a game this season, but Anfernee Simons would stand to see a sizable increase in minutes and usage should Lillard be absent from the fold. […]

Jonas Valanciunas Will Remain Sidelined Thursday

Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas will remain out Thursday against the Houston Rockets. Valanciunas has not played since Jan. 16 due to the league's COVID-19 protocols and does not appear that close to returning. Xavier Tillman Sr. has been starting and putting up modest numbers while hovering around the 20-25-minute range of playing time. Tillman has […]

Patrick Beverley Out Again

Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley (knee) will be out once again on Wednesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The veteran will now miss his sixth straight outing, opening the door for Reggie Jackson to start once again. In the 14 games that Jackson has started this year, he is averaging 14 points, 5.5 boards, 4.5 […]

Otto Porter Out Against Knicks

Chicago Bulls forward Otto Porter (back) will not play on Wednesday against the Knicks. The veteran was initially labeled as probable earlier in the day but was downgraded to out as he continues to deal with back spasms. In his place, rookie Patrick Williams may see a slight bump in production against New York. However, due […]

Terry Rozier To Sit Against Philly

Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (ankle) won't play on Wednesday against the Philadelphia 76ers. The 26-year-old was slated to come off the bench potentially had he played, but instead, he will miss his second-straight. In his stead, LaMelo Ball, who filled in admirably by racking up 14 points, seven assists, and five steals on Monday […]

Austin Rivers Likely To Play On Wednesday

New York Knicks guard Austin Rivers (ankle) will likely suit up on Wednesday night against the Bulls. The 28-year-old suffered the injury during the first game of the series with Chicago but appears to be good to go. However, with most of the team healthy, Rivers will likely return to his role off the bench, […]

Devin Booker Probable Against Pelicans

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (hamstring) is probable heading into Wednesday night's matchup against the Pelicans. The 24-year-old missed four-straight before returning on Monday against the Dallas Mavericks, finishing with 24 points, including the game-winning shot with 1.5 seconds remaining. While it was encouraging to see Booker back on the floor, there is a chance […]

Raul Neto To Miss Another Game

Washington Wizards guard Raul Neto (groin) won't play on Wednesday night against the Heat. The veteran will miss his third-straight outing, and with Russell Westbrook (rest) also out, the door is open for Ish Smith to see a significant rise in minutes and usage against Miami.

Nerlens Noel Probable Heading Into Wednesday Night

New York Knicks center Nerlens Noel (groin) is probable heading into the mid-week matchup against the Chicago Bulls. The veteran didn't play on Saturday against the Clippers but was able to suit up against the Bulls during the first game of the series between the two clubs, finishing with eight points, seven rebounds, and five […]

Kevon Looney Could Miss Time

Golden State Warriors center Kevon Looney (ankle) could be in danger of missing multiple games. He suffered an ankle injury on Tuesday and could be sidelined for some time, according to head coach Steve Kerr. Both Eric Paschall and Juan Toscano-Anderson would be asked to step up in Looney's absence. Last game, Toscano-Anderson dropped 16 […]

Juan Hernangomez Unlikely To Play Wednesday

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Juan Hernangomez is unlikely to play in Wednesday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. Head coach Ryan Saunders mentioned he doubts Hernangomez would play after sitting out on Monday. It seems that Hernangomez has fallen out of the rotation in Minnesota. It wouldn't be shocking if the team decides to trade him […]

Russell Westbrook Sitting Versus Heat

Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook (rest) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Miami Heat. It's the second game of a back-to-back set, so Westbrook will sit out like usual. However, the Wizards will be somewhat shorthanded without Westbrook or Raul Neto (groin) available on Wednesday. Ish Smith, Troy Brown, and Cassius Winston […]

Myles Turner Listed As Questionable For Wednesday

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. He is dealing with shoulder soreness, but looked fantastic during Tuesday's contest. Possibly, the Pacers might play the cautious approach and give Turner the night off. Doug McDermott and Goga Bitadze would be in line for more minutes […]

Otto Porter Downgraded To Questionable

Chicago Bulls forward Otto Porter (back) has been downgraded to questionable for Wednesday's game against the New York Knicks. He has been dealing with a nagging back issue and only played 18 minutes on Monday. It's a frustrating time to have Porter on your roster right now. He shows flashes of decent fantasy production, but […]