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NBAAnfernee Simons is Cleared for Tuesday, Which Means It's Time to Check the Sixers' Injury Bingo Card
Anfernee Simons is officially available to make his Philadelphia 76ers debut against the New York Knicks on Tuesday after missing the entire preseason with a hamstring injury.InjuryGame PreviewBetting
NBAAaron Nesmith's Hamstring Already in Midseason Form as Pacers Wing Ruled Out Wednesday
Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith has been ruled out for Wednesday's game with a lingering hamstring injury, opening up immediate rotation minutes for Kelly Oubre and Ben Sheppard.InjuryBettingFantasy
NBAKnicks Finally Unleash the Exodia Lineup Against the Sixers
The New York Knicks are getting OG Anunoby back from a hamstring strain, rolling out their ultimate starting five of Brunson, Bridges, Hart, Anunoby, and Towns against the 76ers.AnalysisGame PreviewBetting
NBAJonathan Isaac Out Wednesday Because 'Injury Management' Remains Undefeated
Orlando Magic power forward Jonathan Isaac is out for Wednesday's game due to injury management, continuing a long trend of missed time and shifting the betting value to Orlando's backup bigs.InjuryBetting
NBAMitchell Robinson's Left Ankle Strikes Again to Start the Season
Mitchell Robinson rolled his notoriously fragile left ankle, leaving his status in doubt and giving Boston Celtics fans an immediate injury scare.InjuryBreaking News
NBAPistons Roll Out Spacing Nightmare Lineup Against Celtics
The Detroit Pistons are starting Cade Cunningham alongside four questionable shooters, creating a spacing puzzle for Tuesday's matchup.Game PreviewAnalysisFantasy
NBAThe Celtics' Opening Night Lineup is a Fever Dream
Boston is rolling out a bizarre starting five featuring Paul George and Jordan Walsh against the juggernaut Detroit Pistons.Game PreviewBettingAnalysis
NBARockets Wrap Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams in Bubble Wrap for Back-to-Backs
Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka announced that Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams will sit out back-to-backs to start the season, with Marcus Smart stepping in at point guard.Roster MoveInjuryBetting
NBAWizards No. 1 Pick AJ Dybantsa Sidelined for Opening Night After Preseason Ankle Injury
Washington Wizards rookie AJ Dybantsa will miss Wednesday's Opening Night matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks due to an ankle injury suffered in the preseason finale.InjuryGame PreviewRoster Move
NBAWizards Put AJ Dybantsa's Debut on Ice for Season Opener
Washington Wizards rookie AJ Dybantsa has been ruled out for Wednesday's season opener against the Milwaukee Bucks due to an ankle sprain.InjuryGame Preview
NBASixers Injury Report Reads Like a CVS Receipt While Celtics Stay Flawless
The Philadelphia 76ers are dealing with a massive injury list including Anfernee Simons and Adem Bona, while the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks boast completely clean health reports.InjuryBetting
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