Brandon Williams is Returning on Friday

Dallas Mavericks guard Brandon Williams (quad) is available to play ahead of Friday's contest versus the Boston Celtics. Williams is back in action after sitting out Thursday's loss due to a quad issue. Luckily, it seems like a minor issue, so Williams will return to the court for the second leg of this back-to-back set. […]

Klay Thompson is Upgraded to Available on Friday

Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (groin) is available to play ahead of Friday's game against the Boston Celtics. As expected, Thompson will suit up after being listed as probable on the injury report. Since the All-Star break, Thompson is averaging 12.7 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 3.5 three-pointers in 21.2 minutes per game in six contests. […]

Amen Thompson is Available on Friday

Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson (ankle) is available to play ahead of Friday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Thompson has been upgraded to available after coming into this game with a questionable tag. He tweaked his ankle during Thursday's game, but it won't be enough to keep him off the court. He played 44 […]

VJ Edgecombe Misses Friday's Practice

Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe (back) was unable to practice on Friday, according to Noah Levick. Instead, Edgecombe went through an individual workout session following Friday's practice. The rookie guard is in danger of missing a second straight game after suffering a lumbar contusion during Tuesday's contest. The Sixers are likely going to wait and […]

Aaron Nesmith Listed as Probable for Friday

Indiana Pacers guard/forward Aaron Nesmith (ankle, back) is listed as probable for Friday's meeting with the Los Angeles Lakers. The 26-year-old is a bit banged up, dealing with ankle and lower back injuries, but he is expected to make a second straight appearance. Nesmith ended a five-game absence on Wednesday against the Clippers but clearly […]

Trey Murphy III Available Thursday Night

New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward Trey Murphy III (neck) will make a third consecutive appearance on Thursday against the Sacramento Kings. He was listed as questionable on the initial injury report due to neck spasms. The team upgraded Murphy III to probable earlier in the day, and he has now been officially cleared to play. Even […]

Andrew Nembhard Expected to Play Against Lakers Friday

Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (back, neck) is considered probable for Friday's contest against the Los Angeles Lakers. The 26-year-old is dealing with soreness in his lower back and neck area, but the probable designation indicates that Nembhard is expected to make a second consecutive appearance. However, Nembhard's ongoing health issues appeared to impact him […]

Collin Sexton, Leonard Miller Will Start Thursday

Chicago Bulls guard Collin Sexton and forward Leonard Miller will join the first unit for Thursday's tilt against the Phoenix Suns. The two will replace Josh Giddey (ankle) and Matas Buzelis (ankle), respectively. While Sexton has plenty of prior experience as a starter, Miller will make his first career start. He has earned the opportunity […]

Josh Hart Iffy for Friday Night

New York Knicks guard/forward Josh Hart (back) is listed as questionable for a meeting with the Denver Nuggets on Friday night. The versatile veteran suffered a back contusion in Wednesday's loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. This doesn't seem to be a significant enough issue to keep Hart off the court. However, if he misses […]

Brandon Ingram Receives Green Light to Play Thursday

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Brandon Ingram (thumb) will be in the lineup on Thursday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He was initially considered questionable for the game due to a left thumb sprain. Since Ingram is a right-handed shooter, the injury is unlikely to significantly affect his play. Ingram notched 31 points on Tuesday against the New […]

Amen Thompson Set to Suit Up Thursday Against Warriors

According to Varun Shankar of the Houston Chronicle, Houston Rockets guard/forward Amen Thompson (ankle) is available to play Thursday against the Golden State Warriors. Thompson sprained his right ankle during Monday's win over the Washington Wizards. However, after a few days of rest, the 23-year-old has been cleared to suit up for tonight's contest. Fantasy […]

Anthony Edwards Available Against Raptors

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards (foot) will play on Thursday night against the Toronto Raptors. There was concern that Edwards might miss the game after he was a late addition to the injury report. Now, he has received the green light to make his 16th consecutive appearance. Edwards has produced two 40-point efforts in his […]

Klay Thompson Ready to Face Magic

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Klay Thompson (adductor) will be active against the Orlando Magic on Thursday. The team will welcome the veteran back to the lineup after Thompson skipped Tuesday's loss to Charlotte with a right adductor contusion. Thompson is averaging a career-low 11.5 points per game this season, and as a three-point specialist, he faces […]

Anthony Black Returns to Action Thursday

Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black (quadriceps) will end a two-game absence on Thursday against the Dallas Mavericks. He is ready to return from a quadriceps contusion, with the team upgrading Black's status from questionable to available. With Black back in the fold, Tristan da Silva must likely settle for a bench role, and Jevon Carter […]

Anthony Edwards a Late Addition to Injury Report

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards (foot) picked up a questionable tag on the injury report Thursday ahead of a matchup with the Toronto Raptors. Although Edwards was a late addition to the injury report, he has been dealing with a right foot issue for a while. The Timberwolves star also popped up on the injury […]

Keyonte George Won't Play Thursday

Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (ankle) will sit out Thursday's contest against the Washington Wizards. The Jazz complete a back-to-back set, and George will get the night off to manage a right ankle injury. As a result, Isaiah Collier is set to return to the first unit for a very attractive fantasy matchup; Washington allows […]

Cooper Flagg Cleared to Return Thursday, Will Have Minutes Restricted

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Cooper Flagg (foot) will return to action on Thursday against Orlando, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports. He is expected to have a minutes restriction after missing eight games with a midfoot sprain. If everything goes well, Flagg will see more usage on Friday night against Boston. Even if Flagg […]

Trey Murphy III Iffy for Thursday

New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward Trey Murphy III (neck) has been tagged as questionable for Thursday's contest against the Sacramento Kings. Murphy III has played in two games since returning from a shoulder contusion. Now, he's dealing with neck spasms, and the team might want to ease his workload since another game is scheduled for Friday […]

Dejounte Murray Sits Out Thursday's Action

New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (Achilles) won't play in the first leg of a back-to-back on Thursday against the Sacramento Kings. Only a week has passed since Murray made his season debut, and the team is being cautious with his workload. We should see him back on the court against the Phoenix Suns on […]

Amen Thompson Tagged as Questionable for Matchup With Warriors

Houston Rockets guard/forward Amen Thompson (ankle) is questionable to play on Thursday against the Golden State Warriors. Houston's jack of all trades sprained his right ankle in Monday's win over the Washington Wizards and might have to sit out only his third game of the season. Rockets head coach Ime Udoka said on Wednesday that […]

Kyshawn George to Be Re-Evaluated in Three Weeks

Washington Wizards guard/forward Kyshawn George (elbow) will be re-evaluated in three weeks. He has been diagnosed with a partially torn UCL in his left elbow. George suffered the injury in Monday's loss to the Houston Rockets. If he can return in three weeks, George will be available for only about 10 more games this season. […]

VJ Edgecombe is Ruled Out on Wednesday

Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe (back) has been ruled out ahead of Wednesday's game against the Utah Jazz. This doesn't come as a surprise after Edgecombe was forced to exit early during Tuesday's game due to a back issue. He suffered a lumbar contusion and is listed as day-to-day. His next chance to play will […]

Klay Thompson Probable For Thursday's Clash With Magic

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Klay Thompson (adductor) is listed as probable for Thursday's matchup with the Orlando Magic. Thompson is dealing with a right adductor contusion and was held out of Tuesday's 117-90 loss to the Hornets. However, the 36-year-old is trending toward a return in Orlando. If Thompson suffers a setback and is unable to […]

Jaden Ivey to Miss Five-Game Road Trip

Chicago Bulls guard Jaden Ivey (knee) will not join the team for an upcoming five-game road trip, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports. Ivey missed his seventh consecutive game on Tuesday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder and apparently will be sidelined for at least 10 more days. The Bulls hit the road on […]

Josh Giddey Hurts Ankle Tuesday

Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey rolled his right ankle in Tuesday's loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic reports. Giddey left the game late in the third quarter but came back to play until the end. After the game, Giddey said his ankle "doesn't feel too bad." According to Bulls head […]

VJ Edgecombe Sustains Back Injury Tuesday

Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe (back) will miss the second half of Tuesday's game against the San Antonio Spurs, John Clark of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports. The exciting rookie sustained a back injury following a hard fall late in the first half. Edgecombe will finish the night with six points, four rebounds, one assist, one […]

Aaron Nesmith Tagged as Questionable for Wednesday

Indiana Pacers guard/forward Aaron Nesmith (ankle) is considered questionable for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. He has missed five games with a right ankle sprain and may sit out another contest against the Clippers. Ben Sheppard has seen regular action as a starter during Nesmith's absence and will lose minutes if he returns […]

Andrew Nembhard Could Miss Another Contest Wednesday

Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (back, neck) is considered questionable for Wednesday's meeting with the Los Angeles Clippers. The 26-year-old is bothered by lower back and neck soreness and could sit out a second consecutive game. With Nembhard on the shelf, Kam Jones joined the first unit on Sunday against the Memphis Grizzlies. The 24-year-old […]

Anthony Edwards Will Suit Up Tuesday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards (foot) will be active against the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night. He was added to the injury report late, as Edwards continues to manage a right foot injury, but the team has upgraded his status from questionable to available. Edwards has played out of his mind against the Grizzlies this […]

Aaron Wiggins Starting Tuesday

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Aaron Wiggins has been named a starter for Tuesday's contest against the Chicago Bulls, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports. The defending champions are banged up right now, giving fringe players like Wiggins an opportunity to step up. In his previous starts this season, Wiggins has averaged 13.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, […]