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NBAPayton Pritchard's Shoulder Injury Threatens to Scramble the Celtics' Rotation
Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard is listed as questionable for Wednesday with a shoulder injury, putting his reliable bench production and betting prop markets in limbo.InjuryBettingFantasy
NBAJayson Tatum Questionable With Severe Case of 'Rest'
Jayson Tatum is listed as questionable for Wednesday due to rest, creating a massive usage opportunity for Derrick White and Jaylen Brown if the Celtics star sits.InjuryFantasyBetting
NBAJalen Smith's Finger Injury Won't Stop Him From Blocking the Matas Buzelis Hype Train
Chicago Bulls big man Jalen Smith is listed as probable for Wednesday with a finger injury, meaning he should be ready to maintain his solid production and keep rookie Matas Buzelis on the bench.InjuryFantasyBetting
NBANic Claxton's Hamstring Issue Adds to the Bulls' Early-Season Misery
Chicago Bulls center Nic Claxton is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Knicks with a hamstring injury, spelling trouble for a team already sitting at 1-6.InjuryBettingGame Preview
NBAMitchell Robinson Probable to Return Despite Sprained Thumb
Boston Celtics center Mitchell Robinson is probable to play through a left thumb sprain, bringing his elite rebounding back to the lineup against the Houston Rockets.InjuryAnalysisBetting
NBAJakob Poeltl Ruled Out Monday With a Shoulder Injury
Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl will miss Monday's game due to a shoulder injury, adding another absence to his extensive career medical chart and opening up frontcourt minutes for Sandro Mamukelashvili.InjuryFantasyBetting
NBAScottie Barnes Cleared for Monday, Saving Raptors Fans and Fantasy Rosters Alike
Scottie Barnes has been cleared to play Monday against the Clippers after dealing with a hip injury, bringing his 24.8 points per game back to the Raptors lineup.InjuryFantasyBetting
NBAScottie Barnes Upgraded to Probable Against Clippers After Hip Scare
Toronto Raptors star Scottie Barnes has been upgraded to probable for Monday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers after dealing with left hip soreness.InjuryBettingAnalysis
NBAJakob Poeltl Downgraded to Doubtful as Raptors Center Adds Shoulder to Injury Bingo Card
Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl is doubtful for Monday's game against the Clippers with a shoulder injury, adding to a frustrating season of low production and constant medical updates.InjuryFantasyBetting
NBAMitchell Robinson Heads to the Locker Room, Forcing a Bizarre Celtics Lineup Change
Mitchell Robinson left the Celtics' game against the Rockets with an apparent injury, forcing Boston to deploy a rare double-big lineup of Neemias Queta and Luka Garza.InjuryAnalysisFantasy
NBAMitchell Robinson's Ankle Strikes Again After a Scheduled Rest Day
Boston Celtics center Mitchell Robinson headed to the locker room on Monday with an apparent ankle injury, just one day after sitting out for rest.InjuryAnalysis
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