Norman Powell Out Against Spurs

Miami Heat guard/forward Norman Powell (groin) has been ruled out for Thursday's matchup against the San Antonio Spurs, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports. Powell is dealing with a groin issue and was initially listed as doubtful for the game. With him unavailable, Pelle Larsson is looking at a second consecutive start. At the […]

Anthony Black Starting Versus Charlotte

Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black will start in Thursday's game versus the Charlotte Hornets. Jalen Suggs (knee) will take the night off after logging 21 minutes in Wednesday's loss to the Detroit Pistons. Suggs will presumably be back on Saturday in Washington. Fow now, Black will roll with the first-five. The 21-year-old has averaged 11.6 […]

Keyonte George's Fourth-Year Option Picked Up

On Thursday, the Utah Jazz announced that they have exercised the fourth-year team option on guard Keyonte George's contract. The move keeps the 21-year-old in Utah through the 2026-27 campaign. So far this season, in four appearances, George has averaged 22.3 points, 9.3 assists, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.0 steals across 34.5 minutes per contest. Fantasy […]

Brandin Podziemski's Fourth-Year Option Exercised

On Thursday, the Golden State Warriors announced that they have exercised the fourth-year team option on guard Brandin Podziemski's contract. The move secures the 22-year-old's place on the roster through the 2026-27 campaign. Podziemski has averaged 12.2 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.2 steals in 29.6 minutes per game across five contests so far […]

Isaiah Joe Will Be Available Thursday Against the Wizards

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (knee) has been upgraded to available for Thursday night's home game against Washington. The veteran guard had been dealing with a left knee contusion that had forced him to miss the first five games of the season, but he'll be ready for his season debut on Thursday. Joe could […]

Moses Moody Will Be Available vs. the Bucks

Golden State Warriors guard Moses Moody (thumb) was originally listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Bucks with right thumb soreness, but he was upgraded to available on Thursday afternoon. Moody has averaged 22 minutes per game in his three contests this season, chipping in 12.0 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.0 steals, and […]

Nikola Topic Battling Testicular Cancer

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nikola Topic was diagnosed with testicular cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy, according to General Manager Sam Presti. The 20-year-old is expected to make a complete recovery, according to the Thunder's medical team. The No. 12 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft has yet to make his NBA debut, but the primary […]

Jared McCain Has His Option Exercised for Next Season

Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain (thumb) is now under contract to stay with the Sixers through the 2026-27 season, after the team exercised his option on Thursday. Last year as a rookie, he produced 15.3 points, 4.6 assists, and 2.4 rebounds in 25.7 minutes per game in 23 games before a knee injury ended his […]

Brandon Miller Remains Sidelined Thursday

Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Brandon Miller (shoulder) has been ruled out for Thursday's matchup against the Orlando Magic. This will be Miller's third consecutive absence after he injured his left shoulder last weekend against the Philadelphia 76ers. With Miller's exit from the lineup, Kon Knueppel has joined the first unit, averaging 19.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, and […]

Norman Powell Considered Doubtful for Thursday

Miami Heat guard/forward Norman Powell (groin) is likely to miss a second consecutive game on Thursday against the San Antonio Spurs, as the team has tagged him as doubtful on the injury report. After opening the season with a couple of big performances, Powell picked up a right groin strain. He leads the Heat with […]

Luka Doncic Expected to Return in "Next Couple of Games"

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (finger, leg) is on track to rejoin the lineup in the "next couple of games," ESPN's Dave McMenamin reports. The Slovenian superstar has been out for three games due to injuries to his finger and leg. During Doncic's absence, Austin Reaves has been a monster offensively. Meanwhile, players like […]

Jalen Green Ruled Out Against Grizzlies

Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (hamstring) is officially ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. The questionable tag provided some hope he'd play his first game of the season, but the Suns will miss one of their top scoring options in a forecasted high-scoring affair. Green's hamstring issue has prevented him from suiting […]

Keon Ellis Available Versus Bulls

Sacramento Kings guard Keon Ellis (shoulder) is officially available to play on Wednesday evening against the Chicago Bulls. There was some concern over his status due to a nagging left shoulder injury and the timing of the second half of a back-to-back slate. Sacramento will have Ellis suiting up and hoping to build off his […]

Ziaire Williams Uncertain for Wednesday

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ziaire Williams (back) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Atlanta Hawks. Due to a lower back contusion, the Nets may have to be without Williams for a second straight game. Williams has notched 10.3 points coming off the Brooklyn bench, but his 25-point performance against the Cleveland Cavaliers has […]

Sam Merrill Out on Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Sam Merrill (hip) won't play in Wednesday's contest against the Boston Celtics. A right hip contusion has disrupted Merrill's good start to the season. As a regular starter, Merrill has contributed 17.3 points per game this season, shooting a very impressive 5.1.4 percent from downtown on 8.8 attempts. Early in the season, Jaylon […]

Gabe Vincent Out for Several Weeks

Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent (ankle) is expected to miss two to four weeks of action. The 29-year-old was injured during Sunday's matchup against the Sacramento Kings, leaving the arena in a walking boot. Although X-rays taken after the game were negative, Vincent will have to miss at least a couple of weeks with a […]

Marcus Smart in Danger of Missing Another Contest Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart (quadriceps) is considered questionable for Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He may have to skip a second straight game due to a right quadriceps contusion. Before his injury, Smart had a significant role in the rotation, averaging 7.7 points, 2.0 assists, and 1.0 steals in 24.7 minutes per […]

Andrew Nembhard to Miss Third Straight Game Wednesday

Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (shoulder) will remain out for Wednesday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. He continues to deal with a shoulder injury that Nembhard suffered in last week's season opener. Wednesday will mark his third consecutive absence. The Pacers have a depleted backcourt, so players like Ben Sheppard and RayJ Dennis carry additional […]

Bennedict Mathurin Out Week-to-Week

Indiana Pacers guard/forward Bennedict Mathurin (toe) will be sidelined week-to-week, head coach Rick Carlisle announced on Tuesday. Mathurin injured his right toe in just the second game of the season, and it may take a while before he's ready to return. The Pacers backcourt has also lost Andrew Nembhard (shoulder) early in the year, not […]

Jalen Green Could Make His Suns Debut Wednesday

Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (hamstring) has been upgraded to questionable ahead of Wednesday's matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies. This may be a sign that he's ready to make his Suns debut. Green has missed the first few games of the season due to a right hamstring strain. Grayson Allen has been starting in Green's […]

Jaylen Brown Listed as Probable for Wednesday

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (hamstring) is considered probable for Wednesday's meeting with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Brown continues to nurse a hamstring problem that he picked up late in preseason. So far, the issue hasn't really affected Brown, as the Celtics leader has averaged 29.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 3.7 assists in 35.7 minutes. If […]

Alex Caruso Returns to Thunder Lineup

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Alex Caruso (concussion) will rejoin the lineup on Tuesday against the Sacramento Kings. He has missed three games while dealing with a concussion. With Jalen Williams (wrist) and Isaiah Joe (knee) still out, Caruso should be heavily involved in the action on Tuesday. Chet Holmgren (back) also won't play against the […]

Gary Trent Jr. Available Against Knicks

Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Gary Trent Jr. (illness) has been cleared to face the New York Knicks in Tuesday's big Eastern Conference showdown. He was added to the injury report late due to illness. However, the veteran appears to have shaken off the bug ahead of tip-off. Trent Jr. has been Milwaukee's third-highest scorer so far, […]

Cole Anthony Back in Bucks Lineup Tuesday

Milwaukee Bucks guard Cole Anthony (illness) will play against the New York Knicks on Tuesday night. Initially, the team gave him a questionable tag on the injury report, but Anthony has now been upgraded to available and is ready to rejoin the lineup after missing one game due to illness. Anthony will help to compensate […]

Miles McBride Remains Unavailable Tuesday

New York Knicks guard Miles McBride (personal) will miss a second consecutive game on Tuesday against the Milwaukee Bucks. He was initially listed as questionable for the contest before the team ruled him out. McBride's next opportunity to make a comeback will be on Friday against the Chicago Bulls. In his absence, Jordan Clarkson, Tyler […]

Tre Mann Available Versus Heat

Charlotte Hornets guard Tre Mann (jaw) will be in the lineup on Tuesday against the Miami Heat. The team has upgraded Mann's status from questionable to available. Mann fills a bench role in Charlotte and doesn't offer a lot from a fantasy perspective. So far this season, he has averaged 5.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, and […]

Norman Powell Out on Tuesday

Miami Heat guard/forward Norman Powell (groin) won't suit up for Tuesday's clash against the Charlotte Hornets. After picking up a questionable tag earlier in the day, Powell has been ruled out for the contest due to right groin soreness. Powell has been Miami's leading scorer early in the season, averaging 24.0 points. With him on […]

Norman Powell Downgraded to Questionable on Tuesday

Miami Heat guard/forward Norman Powell (groin) was downgraded to questionable for Tuesday night's home game against the Hornets due to right groin soreness, which is a new injury for the veteran wing. Powell has been excellent in the early going for the Heat, scoring 28 points to go with nine rebounds and four assists in […]

Brandon Miller Seeking a Second Opinion on his Shoulder

Charlotte Hornets guard Brandon Miller (shoulder) will be re-evaluated after the team's current road trip in the middle of this week, but Chris Haynes reports that the third-year guard from Alabama is looking for a second opinion as he tries to get clarity on the timeline for his recovery. Haynes was careful not to speculate […]

Miles McBride Iffy for Tuesday

New York Knicks guard Miles McBride (personal) has been listed as questionable for Tuesday's encounter with the Milwaukee Bucks. He may miss a second straight game due to personal reasons. Before he exited the lineup, McBride had a couple of strong showings, averaging 12.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.0 assists. He was a starter in […]