NBA News
Scoot Henderson Unavailable Tuesday
Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (concussion) will be absent for a second consecutive game on Tuesday against the Atlanta Hawks. He must clear concussion protocol before being eligible to return to the court. Due to Henderson's absence, Dalano Banton and Matisse Thybulle could pick up extra shifts in the rotation. However, Portland relied heavily on its starters in Sunday's game against the New York Knicks, with only a combined 31 minutes shared between Banton and Thybulle.
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Deandre Ayton Out Against Hawks
Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (calf) has been listed as out for Tuesday's meeting with the Atlanta Hawks. The Trail Blazers have been without Ayton since Feb. 10, and it remains unclear when or if Ayton will return this season. Donovan Clingan will continue to operate as the starting center, with Duop Reath providing backup. In 30 starts during his rookie campaign, Clingan has averaged 7.3 points, 9.6 rebounds, and 2.2 blocks in 23.7 minutes. His offensive game is clearly not yet good enough for this level, as he has made only one field goal over the past two games, but Clingan is busy on the glass and an intimidating presence on the defensive end.
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AJ Green May Miss Another Game Tuesday
Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Green (shoulder) is considered questionable for Tuesday's clash against the Phoenix Suns. He already sat out the previous game due to a shoulder sprain and may remain on the shelf Tuesday with the same issue. Green's absence frees up around 23 minutes of action for Milwaukee's other guards. Gary Trent Jr. saw nearly 30 minutes off the bench on Sunday against the Atlanta Hawks, finishing with 10 points, while Kevin Porter Jr. had a heater with 28 points in 23 minutes. Both players are likely to get plenty of burn again on Tuesday if Green does not return.
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Kyle Lowry Picks Up A Questionable Tag
Philadelphia 76ers point guard Kyle Lowry (hip) may return to the lineup on Tuesday against the New York Knicks, as the team has upgraded him to questionable. The veteran guard has missed nearly two months of action while managing a hip injury. This season, Lowry has suited up for only 33 games with the 76ers, averaging 4.0 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 2.8 assists in 18.9 minutes. Even if he returns from his extended absence, Lowry is not expected to be a big piece in the rotation
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Tyrese Maxey Remains Out Against Knicks
Philadelphia 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey (finger) will be out for a 16th straight game on Tuesday against the New York Knicks. Last week, 76ers head coach Nick Nurse suggested that Maxey is expected to return to action this season. However, he has not been cleared for Tuesday's contest. Following Tuesday's action, Philadelphia will have six more games scheduled, starting with Thursday's meeting with the Milwaukee Bucks. Jared Butler has started most games at point guard in recent weeks, although he could face extra competition for playing time on Tuesday, as Kyle Lowry (hip) has been upgraded to questionable.
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Quentin Grimes Good To Go Tuesday
Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Quentin Grimes (rest) is not listed on the injury report for Tuesday's matchup against the New York Knicks. He is set to return to the lineup for a special meeting with his former team. After having a limited role in New York, Detroit, and Dallas, Grimes has really blossomed with the 76ers. He has averaged 21.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 1.5 steals since moving to the City of Brotherly Love. Grimes will be out to show what the Knicks are missing, with players such as Lonnie Walker IV and Ricky Council IV taking on a smaller role offensively.
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Ochai Agbaji Resting On Tuesday
Toronto Raptors guard/forward Ochai Agbaji (rest) will not play on Tuesday against the Chicago Bulls. He will come out of the lineup for the second time in three games for rest purposes. RJ Barrett (rest) also won't play against Chicago, which leaves plenty of additional minutes available for Ja'Kobe Walter, Jamison Battle, and A.J. Lawson. Among the three, Walter has been the most consistent performer, averaging 13.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 1.2 steals over his past six outings.
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RJ Barrett To Be Rested Tuesday Night
Toronto Raptors guard/forward RJ Barrett (rest) will not be in the lineup for Tuesday's clash against the Chicago Bulls. He is getting the night off to rest as Toronto continues using Barrett in only every other game. Jamison Battle has filled in as a starter when Barrett has not been in the lineup, and he will likely rejoin the first unit again on Tuesday. Due to 31.7 percent shooting, Battle has been limited to 9.0 points and 4.3 rebounds per game in a starting role.
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Immanuel Quickley Returning To Action Against Bulls
Toronto Raptors point guard Immanuel Quickley (rest) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Tuesday's encounter with the Chicago Bulls. The former Knick has received regular rest days recently and was held out of action when the Raptors visited the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday. Jamal Shead started instead of Quickley and had a good two-way outing with 11 points, nine assists, three steals, and one block. Shead is set to drop back to the bench on Tuesday, but he could become a fantasy target again for Thursday night against the Portland Trail Blazers when Quickley is likely to come out of the lineup once more for rest purposes.
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Jakob Poeltl Available On Tuesday
Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (rest) is expected to return to action on Tuesday against the Chicago Bulls, as the team has not listed him on the injury report. Since March 7, Poeltl has been rested for every other game, and he again had the night off when Toronto faced the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday. While on the court, Poeltl has dominated, averaging 20.5 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks in 26.1 minutes over his past four appearances. His presence in the lineup limits the fantasy potential of Orlando Robinson and Jonathan Mogbo.
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Jonathan Kuminga Uncertain For Tuesday's Game
Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (pelvis) is questionable to play on Tuesday against the Memphis Grizzlies. The 22-year-old left Sunday's contest against the San Antonio Spurs early due to an ankle sprain but is now on the injury report with a right pelvic contusion. Kuminga's absence on Tuesday would open up a nice chunk of bench minutes in the Warriors' rotation. Buddy Hield and Gui Santos are the most likely candidates to fill these minutes. On Sunday, Hield cooked up a nice line in 25 minutes, finishing a blowout victory with 19 points, five rebounds, four assists, and three steals.
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Christian Braun Listed As Probable For Meeting With Timberwolves
Denver Nuggets guard/forward Christian Braun (foot) is considered probable for Tuesday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. This designation has recently become common for Braun as he nurses a left foot strain. Braun has made six consecutive appearances, so there is no reason to believe that he won't suit up for Tuesday's contest. A couple of games ago, Braun posted his fifth double-double of the season, and he has been impactful in all areas for the Nuggets in 2024-25. Should Braun suffer a setback and not play on Tuesday, Jalen Pickett would receive a larger role in the rotation.
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Aaron Gordon Tagged As Questionable For Tuesday
Denver Nuggets forward/center Aaron Gordon (illness, calf) has picked up a questionable tag ahead of Tuesday's action against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The game will kick off a back-to-back set for Denver, and Gordon looks certain to sit out at least one of the contests as he keeps managing a calf injury. Furthermore, he is dealing with an illness, which could also impact his availability. Peyton Watson's workload will likely increase if Gordon does not play. The young forward has been a monster on the defensive end lately, averaging 3.0 blocks per game over the past four contests.
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Jamal Murray Iffy For Tuesday
Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray (hamstring) has been listed as questionable for Tuesday's tilt against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He is in danger of missing a second consecutive game. However, Murray practiced fully on Monday, suggesting that there is a high probability that he will return to the court for Tuesday's action. If Murray can't make a return, Russell Westbrook will continue to have elevated fantasy value. In games without Murray this season, Westbrook has averaged 13.7 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 9.0 assists.
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LeBron James Ready To Play Against Rockets
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (groin) will play in Monday's matchup against the Houston Rockets. He has been upgraded from probable to available. This will be James' sixth consecutive appearance since returning from a groin strain. The four-time NBA champion has not reached his usual high standards since coming back, averaging 19.2 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 7.6 assists. James' scoring has been hampered by his poor 43.7 percent shooting efficiency. On Monday, James will face the league's fourth-most efficient defense, which may again hinder his offensive impact.
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Nikola Jokic Expected To Play Against Timberwolves
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (ankle) is listed as probable on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. After missing five games with an ankle issue, Jokic has played in each of Denver's last two games and looks likely to remain in the lineup for Tuesday's meeting with Rudy Gobert and the Timberwolves. Gobert, a four-time Defensive Player of the Year, has managed to slow down Jokic a bit in 2024-25. In this season's previous three meetings with the Timberwolves, Jokic has averaged 26.7 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 9.3 assists.
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Trae Young Likely To Face Portland
Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (Achilles) will likely remain in the lineup on Tuesday against the Portland Trail Blazers, as the team lists him as probable on the injury report. Atlanta continues to have Young's name on the report, but he has missed only a handful of games this season, and his nagging Achilles issue does not seem to have any impact on his performances. Young nearly had a 20-20 game with assists against the Milwaukee Bucks in his last outing and will attempt to post a sixth consecutive double-double on Tuesday. It would match his longest such streak this season.
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Bradley Beal Could Return On Tuesday
Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (hamstring) may rejoin the action on Tuesday against the Milwaukee Bucks, as the team has listed him as questionable on the injury report. The three-time All-Star has been unavailable for seven games due to a hamstring strain. Beal has started working on five-on-five drills in practice, which suggests his return is near. The Suns could certainly use some help, as the team's postseason hopes are fading away, and Kevin Durant (ankle) has been ruled out for at least a week. Beal may have a larger role on offense due to Durant's absence. If he isn't ready to return on Tuesday, Collin Gillespie will continue to have extra fantasy value.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Probable For Tuesday's Action
Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (foot) is probable to play on Tuesday against the Phoenix Suns. The Greek superstar remains on the injury report with a foot sprain, but he will likely suit up for Tuesday's contest. The injury does not appear to limit Antetokounmpo in any way, as he has notched 30-plus points in four consecutive outings. Antetokounmpo's scoring numbers dipped slightly in March, but his recent performances show that he has started to build up momentum again ahead of the postseason.
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CJ McCollum Shut Down For The Rest Of The Season
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (foot) will be shut down for the remainder of the 2024-25 campaign. The Pelicans have already been eliminated from Postseason contention, so the move was made to keep him off the floor. The 33-year-old averaged 21.1 points this season, his most since 2021-22. However, he logged only 56 games after logging 66 in 2023-24. New Orleans also announced Zion Williamson (back) also won't be back on the floor this season, so guys like Kelly Olynyk, Jordan Hawkins (back), Bruce Brown, and Jose Alvarado should be busy moving ahead.
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