Tre Jones Still Sidelined as Bulls Face Miami

Chicago Bulls guard Tre Jones (hamstring) will not play Saturday against Miami as he continues to work through a multi-week absence, with a return still not imminent. His continued absence keeps backcourt minutes concentrated elsewhere, boosting Ayo Dosunmu's fantasy profile. Dosunmu has responded with an expanded run, averaging 20.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 3.7 assists […]

Tyler Herro Remains Sidelined Saturday vs. Bulls

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (ribs) will not play Saturday against Chicago, extending his absence to nine straight games. He has continued to be ruled out well ahead of tipoff, a pattern that points to a week-to-week situation and makes him doubtful for Sunday's rematch. Herro's continued absence, paired with Norman Powell (personal) being out […]

Norman Powell Ruled Out vs. Bulls

Miami Heat guard/forward Norman Powell (personal) will not play Saturday against Chicago and remains uncertain for Sunday's rematch, leaving Miami short-handed again. Powell's absence opens short-term fantasy value elsewhere, especially for Jaime Jaquez Jr., who has logged at least 28 minutes in four of his last five games and posted 19 points, 10 rebounds, and […]

Keyonte George Injures Ankle Late in Loss to Nets

Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (ankle) exited Friday's loss to Brooklyn late in the fourth quarter after turning his left ankle and did not return, though postgame imaging was clean. He still led Utah with 26 points, seven assists, three rebounds, one block, and 32 minutes, underscoring how much offense runs through him. George's strong […]

Caris LeVert Remains Sidelined Friday

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Caris LeVert (illness) will miss a sixth consecutive game on Friday against the Golden State Warriors. The veteran is having trouble shaking off an illness and was listed as doubtful on the initial injury report. In LeVert's absence, Daniss Jenkin has held a regular role in the rotation. However, his performances as […]

Craig Porter Jr. Out Against Suns

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Craig Porter Jr. (knee) will miss Friday's matchup against the Phoenix Suns. He was a late addition to the injury report due to left knee soreness, and Cleveland has downgraded Porter Jr.'s status from questionable to out. Porter Jr. is a reserve playmaker for the Cavaliers, and his absence shouldn't significantly affect […]

Miles McBride Misses Friday's Game

New York Knicks guard Miles McBride (ankle) will be absent for a second consecutive game on Friday against the Portland Trail Blazers, Steve Popper of Newsday reports. This was expected after McBride was downgraded to doubtful on the injury report earlier in the day. McBride's absence will secure expanded roles for Landry Shamet and Tyler […]

Josh Hart Active Against Trail Blazers

New York Knicks guard/forward Josh Hart (ankle) will play against his former team, the Portland Trail Blazers, on Friday night, Steve Popper of Newsday reports. He was initially uncertain for the contest due to ankle soreness, but the team has officially listed him as available. Hart's offensive production tends to be inconsistent, but he's done […]

Tre Johnson Out Against Lakers

Washington Wizards guard/forward Tre Johnson (ankle) won't play on Friday against the Los Angeles Lakers. He sprained his left ankle during Thursday's win over Milwaukee and will sit out at least one game due to the injury. On Thursday, Bub Carrington started the second half in Johnson's absence and figures to have a larger role […]

Austin Reaves Remains Out Friday

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (calf) won't play in Friday's game against the Washington Wizards, ESPN's Dave McMenamin reports. Reaves is nearing his return and had a questionable tag on the initial injury report, but he isn't quite ready to play yet. His next chance for a comeback will be on Sunday against the […]

Malik Monk Returns to Kings Lineup

Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (ankle) is set to end a two-game absence on Friday against the Boston Celtics after the team removed him from the injury report. Monk injured his right ankle last week. Recently, Monk has had a larger role with the Kings, averaging 18.6 points and 3.2 assists in 27.1 minutes across […]

Jalen Green Available Friday Against Cavaliers

Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (hamstring) is not listed on the injury report for Friday's contest against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He's on track to rejoin the lineup after sitting out three games. Due to a hamstring injury, Green has appeared in only four games this season, so the team will likely keep him on a […]

Jaylen Brown Won't Play Friday

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (hamstring, knee) won't suit up for Friday's clash against the Sacramento Kings. The team has listed him as out after initially giving Brown a doubtful tag on the injury report. When Brown was absent for one game earlier this month, Baylor Scheierman took over his starting role. Hugo Gonzalez and […]

Cameron Johnson Could Be Back Before All-Star Break

Denver Nuggets forward Cameron Johnson (knee) is hopeful to be cleared before the All-Star break after missing time since late December with a right knee bone bruise. While no firm date is set, the update tightens the window and puts his return on the near-term radar. Johnson is averaging 11.7 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 2.4 […]

Christian Braun Hopeful to Return Before All-Star Break

Denver Nuggets guard/forward Christian Braun (ankle) is aiming to return before the All-Star break after missing time with a left ankle sprain and sitting out Thursday against Brooklyn. The update provides a general target without a defined timetable, leaving his status fluid. The fourth-year guard has yet to find traction this season, averaging 9.5 points, […]

Tre Johnson Leaves Early Thursday with Ankle Injury

Washington Wizards guard/forward Tre Johnson (ankle) was ruled out for the rest of Thursday's game against Milwaukee after turning his left ankle on a jump shot late in the second quarter. The rookie logged just 11 minutes and finished with eight points and two assists before heading to the locker room, putting his short-term availability […]

Cason Wallace Returns to Thunder Lineup

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Cason Wallace (hip) will return from a one-game absence on Thursday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He recently hurt his left hip and didn't play in Tuesday's win over the New Orleans Pelicans. With Alex Caruso (adductor) and Ajay Mitchell (abdomen) out of the lineup, Wallace is a welcome addition to […]

Collin Gillespie Returns From One-Game Absence

Phoenix Suns guard Collin Gillespie (hand) will return to action on Thursday night against the Detroit Pistons. He has shaken off a right-hand sprain, which kept Gillespie out on Tuesday against the Brooklyn Nets. Gillespie's return will be huge for a Suns backcourt that's without Devin Booker (ankle) and Jalen Green (hamstring). On Thursday, Gillespie […]

Klay Thompson Back in Action Thursday

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Klay Thompson (knee) will return to the lineup for Thursday's matchup against the Charlotte Hornets. The former All-Star sat out the first game of a back-to-back set on Wednesday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves. With Thompson out, Jaden Hardy returned to the rotation and logged 24 minutes against Minnesota. His minutes will […]

Brandon Miller Ready to Continue Hot Streak Thursday

Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Brandon Miller (ankle) has been upgraded from probable to available on the injury report ahead of Thursday's tip-off against the Dallas Mavericks. Miller has heated up recently, averaging 24.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 3.6 assists over his last eight games, while shooting 45.3 percent from deep. Thursday's matchup will be challenging for […]

Norman Powell Ready for Action Thursday

Miami Heat guard/forward Norman Powell (back) will play in Thursday's contest against the Chicago Bulls. The team has upgraded Powell from probable to available. The 32-year-old played through a back issue on Wednesday against the Orlando Magic, scoring 22 points in 28 minutes. With Tyler Herro (ribs) battling health issues, Powell has been Miami's leading […]

Tyler Herro, Davion Mitchell Remain Out Thursday

Miami Heat guards Tyler Herro (ribs) and Davion Mitchell (shoulder) won't be in action against the Chicago Bulls on Thursday. Due to a rib issue, Herro will sit out an eighth consecutive game, while Mitchell must skip his fifth straight contest with a shoulder injury. As a result of the backcourt injuries, Kasparas Jakucionis has […]

Zach LaVine Coming Off the Bench Thursday, Dennis Schroder Starts

Sacramento Kings guard/forward Zach LaVine (back) will come off the bench in Thursday's matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers. LaVine is back in the lineup following a two-game absence, and he was expected to reclaim his starting position from Nique Clifford. Clifford, however, keeps his place with the starters and will open the game alongside Dennis […]

Malik Monk Out Thursday

Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (ankle) will miss a second consecutive game on Thursday against the Philadelphia 76ers after the team downgraded him from questionable to out. Sacramento's backcourt will also be without Russell Westbrook (foot), putting Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis in a position to shine. Schroder will start the contest in Westbrook's place. […]

Quentin Grimes Misses Second Straight Game

Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Quentin Grimes (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's matchup against the Sacramento Kings. He was initially given a questionable tag on the injury report, but Grimes isn't ready to return from a right ankle sprain, missing a second consecutive game. Due to Grimes' injury, Jared McCain has earned a new opportunity […]

Paul George Active on Thursday

Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Paul George (knee) will play on Thursday against the Sacramento Kings. The team has upgraded George's status on the injury report from probable to available. George will look to gain further momentum on Thursday after opening the week with a 32-point performance against the Milwaukee Bucks. Only two teams have a worse […]

Jalen Green Remains Out Thursday

Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (hamstring) won't play on Thursday against the Detroit Pistons, missing a third consecutive game. He initially carried a questionable tag on the injury report, giving hope that Green can return to the court soon. With no Devin Booker (ankle) either, the Suns' offense will continue to rely more on Dillon […]

Gary Harris Out Thursday

Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Gary Harris (hamstring) won't play on Thursday against the Washington Wizards. He will miss the contest due to a sore left hamstring. With the Bucks taking several injury hits, Harris' workload has increased lately, and the team has even used him as a starter. However, Harris was limited to only 14 minutes […]

Naji Marshall Will Not Play Thursday

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Naji Marshall (rest) will not play in his team's matchup with the Hornets this Thursday. Marshall has been carrying a heavy workload with all the injuries around him recently, and he has started 11 straight games, averaging 32.0 minutes and 19.8 points per game. The 28-year-old will get Thursday as a rest […]

Russell Westbrook Ruled Out for Thursday's Game

Sacramento Kings guard Russell Westbrook (foot) was originally questionable for Thursday's game against the 76ers but was downgraded to out on Thursday afternoon. The game is the first half of a back-to-back that finishes Friday in Boston, so Westbrook may be able to get back in action right away on Friday. Without him against the […]