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Marcus Smart's Forearm Downgrade is the Latest Houston Headache

Marcus Smart has been downgraded to questionable for Saturday with a forearm issue, complicating the Houston Rockets' backcourt rotation and weekend betting lines.InjuryBettingRead article
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Modern Medicine Wins Again: Lions Activating Brian Branch for Sunday's Packers Clash

Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch is set to make his season debut against the Green Bay Packers, returning 11 months after an Achilles tear.InjuryRoster MoveGame Preview
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Yves Missi Sidelined After Taking a Zion Williamson Wrecking Ball to the Knee

New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi is out for Saturday's game with a hyperextended left knee after Zion Williamson accidentally fell on his leg during Friday's game against the Utah Jazz.InjuryFantasyRoster Move
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Zaccharie Risacher's Hip Injury Adds Another Dent to His Dallas Fresh Start

Dallas Mavericks forward Zaccharie Risacher is listed as questionable for Saturday with a hip injury, complicating his attempt at a bounce-back season.InjuryFantasyBetting
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Caleb Martin's Thumb Sprain Keeps Him Sidelined for Saturday

Caleb Martin has been ruled out for Saturday's game due to a right thumb sprain, extending his absence for the Dallas Mavericks after missing the season opener.InjuryFantasyBetting
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Morez Johnson Jr. Questionable for Saturday With Shin Injury

Dallas Mavericks power forward Morez Johnson Jr. is listed as questionable for Saturday's game with a shin injury, leaving the frontcourt rotation in limbo.InjuryFantasyBetting
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Kyrie Irving Listed Questionable With the NBA's Favorite Vague Tag

Dallas Mavericks point guard Kyrie Irving is questionable for Saturday due to 'injury management,' freezing betting markets and leaving his weekend status up in the air.InjuryBetting
Editorial sports image for Cooper Flagg's Shoulder Sprain Lets Mavericks Fans ExhaleNBA

Cooper Flagg's Shoulder Sprain Lets Mavericks Fans Exhale

Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg suffered a mild left shoulder sprain and will be re-evaluated next week, avoiding a major injury scare for the reigning Rookie of the Year.InjuryBettingAnalysis
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Cooper Flagg's Shoulder Sprain Ruins the Mavericks' Home Opener

Mavericks star Cooper Flagg is out for the home opener against the Spurs with a mild left shoulder sprain following a hard foul in Indiana.InjuryGame PreviewBetting
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Cooper Flagg Ruled Out Saturday After Taking a Flagrant 1 From Aaron Nesmith

Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg will miss Saturday's game with left shoulder soreness after taking a hard foul from Aaron Nesmith during Friday's matchup against the Pacers.InjuryFantasyBetting
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AJ Dybantsa's NBA Debut Delayed Again as Wizards Rule Rookie Out for Saturday

Washington Wizards rookie AJ Dybantsa will miss his third straight game to start the season as he recovers from a mild left ankle sprain.InjuryFantasyRoster Move
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Anthony Black Listed Questionable for Sunday, Scrambling the Magic Rotation

Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black is questionable for Sunday's game against the Knicks with an ankle injury, complicating the team's rotation and impacting betting markets.InjuryBettingFantasy
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Flyers Activate Rasmus Ristolainen Just As Their Duct-Tape Defense Was Clicking

The Philadelphia Flyers have activated defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen off injured reserve after a nine-game absence, forcing a lineup shuffle during a surprising three-game winning streak.InjuryRoster MoveAnalysis