DFS Alerts
Kyle Lowry (hamstring) will warm up with the intention to play on Friday.
Kyle Lowry (hamstring) will warm up with the intention to play on Friday.
As reported by: Barry Jackson
Joel Embiid will warm up and then "we'll see", per Doc Rivers. Rivers said if Embiid is active, he wouldn't play his normal minutes load due to lack of conditioning during his concussion.
Joel Embiid will warm up and then “we’ll see”, per Doc Rivers. Rivers said if Embiid is active, he wouldn’t play his normal minutes load due to lack of conditioning during his concussion.
As reported by: Tim Bontemps Steven Adams (health protocols) will be active on Saturday; no decision has been made on the Grizzlies' starting lineup yet.
Steven Adams (health protocols) will be active on Saturday; no decision has been made on the Grizzlies’ starting lineup yet.
As reported by: Damichael Cole Torrey Craig (elbow) now doubtful on Friday.
Torrey Craig (elbow) now doubtful on Friday. Craig has only averaged 3 minutes per game this series so his absence isn’t impactful.
As reported by: NBA Injury Report Joel Embiid has been upgraded to doubtful on Friday; there is optimism he will be able to play, per Shams Charania.
Joel Embiid has been upgraded to doubtful on Friday; there is optimism he will be able to play, per Shams Charania.
As reported by: Shams Charania Marcus Smart (quad) will be listed as probable for Saturday.
Marcus Smart (quad) will be listed as probable for Saturday. This should shift Derrick White back to his second unit role and makes him a less exciting option now.
As reported by: Jared Weiss Joel Embiid has cleared concussion protocols and participated in shootaround; still remains listed as out but will update if that changes.
Joel Embiid has cleared concussion protocols and participated in shootaround; still remains listed as out but will update if that changes.
As reported by: Ira Winderman Joel Embiid (orbital fracture and concussion) out for Friday.
Joel Embiid (orbital fracture and concussion) out for Friday. We likely see DeAndre Jordan start again.
As reported by: Shams Charania Steven Adams no longer in health protocols.
Steven Adams no longer in health protocols. It’s unclear what role Adams will have with the Warriors and Grizzlies likely staying with small-ball units, but he adds depth to the bench that will be without Dillon Brooks for Game 3.
As reported by: Evan Barnes Kyle Lowry (hamstring), Tyler Herro (ankle), Caleb Martin (ankle), Max Strus (hamstring), P.J. Tucker (calf) and Gabe Vincent (knee) all questionable for Friday.
Kyle Lowry (hamstring), Tyler Herro (ankle), Caleb Martin (ankle), Max Strus (hamstring), P.J. Tucker (calf) and Gabe Vincent (knee) all questionable for Friday. This is an upgrade for Lowry, who has missed the first two games of the series with his injury. If he suits up, expect Gabe Vincent to move back to the bench.
As reported by: Miami Heat Dillon Brooks has been suspended for Game 3 on Saturday.
Dillon Brooks has been suspended for Game 3 on Saturday. Ziaire Williams started for Brooks in Game 3 at the second half, so he’s a punt candidate to draw the start if they choose to keep De’Anthony Melton with the second unit.
As reported by: NBAPR Marcus Smart says there's a “strong likelihood” he plays on Saturday.
Marcus Smart says there’s a “strong likelihood” he plays on Saturday. If Smart is back for Game 3, he’ll push Derrick White back to the second unit.
As reported by: Jay King Mavericks will start Doncic, Brunson, Bullock, Finney-Smith and Powell Wednesday
Mavericks will start Doncic, Brunson, Bullock, Finney-Smith and Powell Wednesday
Suns will start Paul, Booker, Bridges, Crowder and Ayton Wednesday
Suns will start Paul, Booker, Bridges, Crowder and Ayton Wednesday
Heat will start Vincent, Butler, Strus, Tucker and Adebayo on Wednesday.
Heat will start Vincent, Butler, Strus, Tucker and Adebayo on Wednesday.