Gabe Vincent Seen At Practice On Friday

Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent (knee) hasn't played since December 20 and has only appeared in five games this season. He returned briefly but had some issues with his knee again so the Lakers have been taking every precaution to make sure he can return healthy. On Friday afternoon, Vincent was seen in a […]

James Harden Questionable Friday Against Pelicans

Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (shoulder) has received another questionable tag for their Friday night matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans. The former MVP was forced to miss the first half of their back-to-back on Thursday with a shoulder strain and he may be forced to miss a second consecutive contest. Since Russell Westbrook […]

Luka Doncic Receives "Clean" MRI On Hamstring

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (hamstring) received some good news on Thursday night after getting an MRI on his hamstring. Head coach Jason Kidd said that the results came back clean and the superstar guard will be re-evaluated this weekend. Everyone involved can breathe a sigh of relief as it seems that Doncic won't have […]

Jordan Clarkson Won't Play On Friday

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (groin) will come out of the lineup on Friday against Atlanta. The 2021 Sixth Man of the Year has suffered a right groin strain. With Kris Dunn (rest) also out against the Hawks, Keyonte George and Collin Sexton look set for a massive workload against one of the weakest defenses […]

Anfernee Simons Downgraded Against Knicks

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (knee) has been downgraded from questionable to out on Thursday night. After missing the first quarter of the season, Simons has been consistently in the lineup since early December. He's only missed five total games since then but will miss his first due to left knee tendinitis against the […]

Kris Dunn Unavailable Friday

Utah Jazz guard Kris Dunn (rest) is unavailable for Friday's tilt against the Atlanta Hawks. He will have the game off for rest. Dunn is averaging 18.5 minutes on the court, 5.5 points, 2.8 rebounds and 3.9 assists across 57 contests this season. Keyonte George is returning from his illness, but the 29-year-old Dunn filled […]

Cade Cunningham Questionable To Play Friday

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (knee) is listed as questionable for Friday's matchup against Miami. He's on the injury report with left knee injury management, which puts Cunningham's run of 15 consecutive appearances under a threat. Jaden Ivey's usage should receive a boost without Cunningham, while Marcus Sasser could land in a starter's role. The […]

Anfernee Simons Questionable For Thursday's Game

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (knee) has been listed as questionable for Thursday's clash with the Knicks. Portland's leading scorer put in a monster performance with 36 points in 43 minutes against Atlanta on Wednesday and might sit out the second leg of a back-to-back. Scoot Henderson was back on the bench Wednesday, seeing […]

Patrick Beverley Good To Go Thursday

Milwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverley (hip) is available for Thursday's showdown with Philadelphia. The journeyman played 27 minutes in Tuesday's loss to the Kings. However, he was added to the injury report heading into this contest because of right hip soreness. That said, Beverley's fantasy ceiling isn't high under normal circumstances. But with Khris Middleton […]

James Harden Ruled Out On Thursday

Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (shoulder) won't play on Thursday against the Bulls. He's been dealing with a shoulder strain for the last few games but has played through it. However,  there's been talk of lightening his workload heading toward the postseason, so he'll finally get the night off. Fortunately for the Clippers, Kawhi […]

Ben Simmons Undergoes Another Procedure

Brooklyn Nets utility man Ben Simmons (back) recently underwent a microscopic partial discectomy, the team announced on Thursday. He's already out for the remainder of the 2023-24 campaign, and while there isn't a timetable for his return, those within the organization believe he will be ready by training camp. Simmons' latest procedure isn't as complex […]

Landry Shamet Out For Meeting With Rockets

Washington Wizards guard Landry Shamet (calf) will be absent for a second consecutive game on Thursday versus Houston. The 27-year-old sniper suffered a left calf strain against Miami on Sunday, and it might take a while until he's healthy to play again. Shamet's absence gives the Washington bench around 16 extra minutes to share around. […]

Tyler Herro Remains Without Timetable For Return

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (foot) is making progress but remains without a timetable for his return, according to head coach Erik Spoelstra. He was unavailable for a ninth consecutive contest as the Heat had a 2023 NBA Finals rematch with Denver on Wednesday. The next game comes on Friday, when the team starts a […]

Luka Doncic Exits Thursday's Win Over Golden State

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (hamstring) exited Wednesday's win over the Golden State Warriors because of hamstring soreness. He did not return. The 25-year-old scored 21 points, shooting a shoddy 7-for-18 from the field and 1-for-6 from deep, adding nine assists and three rebounds in 30 minutes. Doncic has had an MVP-caliber year despite missing […]

Coby White Suffers An Injury On Wednesday

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (hip) was ruled out of Wednesday's overtime win over the Indiana Pacers. He nearly played the entire game before exiting near the end of regulation because of a hip injury. Head coach Billy Donovan reported that the 24-year-old would undergo further testing. However, it's reasonable to assume White won't play […]

Patrick Beverley Probable Thursday

Milwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverley (hip) is listed as probable for Thursday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. A month ago, the Bucks acquired Beverley from the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for guard Cameron Payne and a 2027 second-round pick. Should the 35-year-old's right hip soreness be under control for Thursday, he could have an uptick […]

Ashton Hagans Upgraded To Available On Wednesday

Portland Trail Blazers guard Ashton Hagans (G League) has been upgraded from questionable to available on Wednesday and could see some playing time against the Atlanta Hawks. The Kentucky product hasn't played in the team's last two games while he's still on a two-way deal, but when he was available, he was receiving north of […]

Keon Ellis Getting The Start Again Wednesday

Sacramento Kings guard Keon Ellis is joining the starting five for the second consecutive game. This time, he'll be replacing Kevin Huerter (leg) in the starting lineup after taking Keegan Murray's spot the game before. Ellis was able to post seven points, four rebounds, two assists, three steals, and one turnover while shooting 3-for-4 from […]

James Harden Uncertain For Thursday Night

Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (shoulder) is questionable ahead of Thursday's game in Chicago. Harden has routinely appeared on the injury report of late because of a left shoulder strain. However, it hasn't kept him off the floor. There has been chatter about lightening his workload to keep him healthy for a deep postseason […]

Scotty Pippen Jr. Returning To Action On Wednesday

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Scotty Pippen Jr. (back) has been cleared to return to action on Wednesday versus Charlotte. The 23-year-old hasn't played since Feb. 14, recovering from a lumbar disc bulge. Pippen Jr. has put in a few promising performances, averaging 10.5 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 4.5 in eight games he has played with […]

Vince Williams Jr. Remains Out On Wednesday

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Vince Williams Jr. (knee) will miss a third consecutive contest on Wednesday against the Hornets. The 23-year-old hasn't been able to shake off left patellar tendon soreness. Williams Jr.'s absence should secure plenty of shots for Luke Kennard and GG Jackson II. Both players tend to be quite inconsistent with their performances, […]

2023-24 Fantasy Basketball Week 20 Risers and Fallers

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to the 20th edition of my weekly fantasy basketball risers and fallers for the 2023-2024 season! We're just a month away from the 2023-24 NBA regular-season finale, and things are getting intense between contending teams. While it might be a bit too late now if things haven't gone your way yet in […]

Malcolm Brogdon Remains On The Shelf Wednesday

Portland Trail Blazers guard Malcolm Brogdon (elbow) will be unavailable for a 16th straight game on Wednesday versus Atlanta. Brogdon is making progress in his recovery from a right elbow injury but remains without a return date. Anfernee Simons and Scoot Henderson will continue to rock as Portland's starting backcourt, with Dalano Banton filling a […]

Tre Mann Considered Questionable Wednesday

Charlotte Hornets guard Tre Mann (groin) has been listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against Memphis. He could be out for a fourth consecutive contest due to a right groin strain. Mann had gained a lot of momentum over several weeks before suffering the injury. The 23-year-old has posted 11.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, 4.7 assists, […]

Stephen Curry Cleared For On-Court Work

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (ankle) is cleared to resume on-court activities. While he won't play on Wednesday night in Dallas, he is expected to practice with the team on Friday in Los Angeles. If all goes well, there's a chance the 35-year-old will be back in the lineup on Saturday versus the Lakers. […]

Vince Williams Jr. Remains Out On Tuesday

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Vince Williams Jr. (knee) won't play against Washington on Tuesday. He has been taken out of the lineup with left patellar tendon soreness. With Jaren Jackson Jr. (quadriceps) also unavailable, this could again be a crush spot for GG Jackson II, who led the team with a career-high 30 points on Sunday […]

Fantasy Basketball Early-Week Streamers: Week 20

After an exciting start, it's already Week 20 of the 2023-2024 NBA season. While you want to have faith in the players you drafted, don't get too attached. You may feel confident about your draft decisions, but remember: stars are born and eroded every day. Take a moment to see what's on the other side […]

Darius Garland Hurts Wrist In Sunday's Loss

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland was seen icing his left wrist/forearm following Sunday's defeat to Brooklyn, which leaves him with a question mark for Monday's contest against Phoenix. He finished Sunday's matchup with 14 points, five assists, and one steal across 27 minutes of action. Garland's line included a team-worst four turnovers. It was […]

Donovan Mitchell Unlikely To Play On Monday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (knee) is making progress but is unlikely to play on Monday versus Phoenix, reports Chris Fedor of The Plain Dealer. The Cavaliers superstar has been out for six games. The team has "hope" of him being able to return to the court during the team's upcoming three-game road trip, which […]

Fred VanVleet Leads Houston To Victory Sunday

Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet helped lead his team to a 122-104 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday. The veteran point guard was on the court for 38 minutes, recording 22 points (5-of-8 FGs, 10-of-10 FTs) while grabbing four rebounds, nine assists, two steals, and two 3-pointers. VanVleet has been on fire lately, collecting […]