DFS Alerts
James Johnson (wrist) out on Thursday.
James Johnson (wrist) out on Thursday. Kessler Edwards will start in his place and hold some punt appeal.
As reported by: Brian Lewis
Grayson Allen (hip) out on Thursday; Wesley Matthews (toe) available.
Grayson Allen (hip) out on Thursday; Wesley Matthews (toe) available. This is as expected for Grayson Allen as he was doubtful. With Matthews back, there’s a chance he could join the starting lineup.
As reported by: Eric Nehm Other tagged players: Wesley Matthews Josh Green will start for Reggie Bullock on Thursday.
Josh Green will start for Reggie Bullock on Thursday. I personally prefer Maxi Kleber off the bench who should spell him, but Green has some punt appeal if needed.
As reported by: Landon Thomas Trey Burke (shoulder) and Frank Ntilikina (ankle) both out on Thursday.
Trey Burke (shoulder) and Frank Ntilikina (ankle) both out on Thursday. This should give Spencer Dinwiddie more freedom in the second unit.
As reported by: Mavs PR Other tagged players: Frank Ntilikina Reggie Bullock (hip) out on Thursday.
Reggie Bullock (hip) out on Thursday. This might give Spencer Dinwiddie more run in the second unit as Frank Ntilikina and Trey Burke are also out.
As reported by: Mavs PR Daniel Gafford will have his minutes "be a little higher" than Thomas Bryant's 16-18 minutes, per Coach Unseld.
Daniel Gafford will have his minutes “be a little higher” than Thomas Bryant’s 16-18 minutes, per Coach Unseld. With both Bryant and Gafford limited, the Wizards may have to go smaller at times. This is good news for Kyle Kuzma.
As reported by: Josh Robbins Heat will start Lowry, Robinson, Butler, Tucker and Adebayo on Thursday.
Heat will start Lowry, Robinson, Butler, Tucker and Adebayo on Thursday. This is as expected and confirms Jimmy Butler is starting and good to go.
As reported by: Miami Heat Thomas Bryant will play between 16 to 18 minutes tonight, per Coach Unseld.
Thomas Bryant will play between 16 to 18 minutes tonight, per Coach Unseld. This is Bryant’s first back-to-back this season so the Wizards will take it easier on him. Daniel Gafford is back and will likely benefit a bit from Bryant’s minute limitation.
As reported by: Josh Robbins Rui Hachimura (ankle) available on Thursday.
Rui Hachimura (ankle) available on Thursday. This will provide a boost for the Wizards’ second unit but likely hurt Anthony Gill’s upside.
As reported by: Josh Robbins Caleb Martin (Achilles) out on Thursday.
Caleb Martin (Achilles) out on Thursday. Haywood Highsmith likely stays in the rotation now while Max Strus should see a larger role in the second unit.
As reported by: Ira Winderman Correction: Eric Gordon (groin) out on Thursday.
Correction: Eric Gordon (groin) out on Thursday.
As reported by: NBA Injury Report Eric Gordon (groin) out on Thursday; Kevin Porter Jr. (illness) doubtful; Christian Wood (illness) not on injury report.
Eric Gordon (groin) out on Thursday; Kevin Porter Jr. (illness) doubtful; Christian Wood (illness) not on injury report. With Wood back, Alperen Sengun likely shifts back to the bench and will at least see a reduced role. With Porter Jr. out yesterday, we’re expecting a backcourt of Dennis Schroder and Jalen Green to start. Garrison Mathews is a candidate to join the starting lineup with Gordon out.
As reported by: NBA Injury Report Other tagged players: Kevin Porter Jr., Christian Wood DeAndre' Bembry (thumb) out on Thursday.
DeAndre’ Bembry (thumb) out on Thursday. Bembry just signed with the Bucks to provide some bench depth but won’t make his debut tonight. This should give Jordan Nwora and Lindell Wigginton a bit more run.
As reported by: NBA Injury Report Rui Hachimura (ankle) questionable on Thursday; Daniel Gafford (conditioning) not on injury report.
Rui Hachimura (ankle) questionable on Thursday; Daniel Gafford (conditioning) not on injury report. With Gafford expected back, he should slide into the backup center role with Montrezl Harrell now gone.
As reported by: NBA Injury Report Other tagged players: Daniel Gafford Jimmy Butler and Udonis Haslem expected to be available on Thursday; Caleb Martin remains questionable.
Jimmy Butler and Udonis Haslem expected to be available on Thursday; Caleb Martin remains questionable. Haslem missed last game with an eye injury while Martin hasn’t played since February 7th and would help boost the Heat bench if he can suit up from his Achilles injury.
As reported by: Ira Winderman Other tagged players: Udonis Haslem, Caleb Martin