Wed May 1 | 20:48 | Mitchell Robinson Listed As Questionable For Game 6 | Mitchell Robinson | C | Knicks | Free Agent |
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (ankle) has been listed as questionable on the injury report for Thursday's Game 6 against Philadelphia. The seven-footer was back in action in Game 5 on Tuesday after sitting out one contest. Robinson produced an impressive defensive display across 25 minutes with two blocks and three steals. He also had seven rebounds while settling for two points. If he's deemed good to go, Robinson will continue to split minutes with Isaiah Hartenstein, who went for six points, seven rebounds, four assists, one steal, and one block in Game 5. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Wed May 1 | 16:21 | Mike Conley Wins Teammate Of The Year Award | Mike Conley | PG | Jazz | Free Agent |
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley has been awarded the NBA's 2023-24 Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year. This is the second time he has earned this honor in his career, as he was given the award during the 2018-2019 season as well. In the voting, the 36-year-old finished ahead of Brooklyn Nets forward Mikal Bridges and New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson. Conley's efforts helped Minnesota earn the third seed in the Western Conference this year. He will try to propel the Timberwolves to a deep playoff run as they prepare for a highly anticipated second-round matchup with the Denver Nuggets. |
Source: ESPN | RotoBaller.com |
Wed May 1 | 16:07 | Joel Embiid Listed As Questionable For Game 6 | Joel Embiid | C | 76ers | Free Agent |
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) is considered questionable for Thursday's game versus the New York Knicks because of a left-knee injury. This injury designation has become the norm for the superstar big man, but he has not missed a single game in this series. The 76ers have a ton of momentum heading into Game 6 after their thrilling victory on Tuesday, however, they still face elimination and will need Embiid to be at his best to keep their season alive again. Despite his field-goal percentage being lower by more than 9% compared to the regular season, he has still posted dominant numbers during this postseason, with averages of 31.8 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 6.4 assists per game. The official word on his playing status will come on Thursday. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Wed May 1 | 15:49 | Duncan Robinson Will Play In Game 5 | Duncan Robinson | SG/SF | Heat | Free Agent |
Miami Heat guard Duncan Robinson (back) will play in Wednesday's contest against the Boston Celtics. The sharpshooter has continued to play through a back injury, and Miami will need everyone to step up as they face elimination in Game 5. Robinson has not made much of an impact in this series, playing less than 10 minutes in both of the previous two games. However, the Heat continue to struggle with injuries, as Jimmy Butler (knee), Terry Rozier (neck), and Jaime Jaquez Jr. (hip) are all unavailable to play, which could lead to a bigger role for Robinson. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Wed May 1 | 15:40 | Haywood Highsmith Available To Play Wednesday | Haywood Highsmith | SG | 76ers | Free Agent |
Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith (foot) will suit up for Wednesday's game versus the Boston Celtics. The 27-year-old is listed on the injury report because of plantar fasciitis in his right foot, however, he will be able to play through the ailment as Miami hopes to keep their season alive in Game 5. The Heat are facing elimination against a talented Celtics team, and it is likely Highsmith will play a larger role since Miami is missing key players such as Jimmy Butler (knee), Terry Rozier (neck), and Jaime Jaquez Jr. (hip). Highsmith could be a sneaky play for DFS managers for Wednesday's game, as he has seen at least 19 minutes in every matchup of this series. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Wed May 1 | 09:11 | Bobby Portis Returns To Double-Double Form On Tuesday | Bobby Portis | PF/C | Knicks | Free Agent |
Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Bobby Portis was back to his best against Indiana on Tuesday, helping the team extend the series in Game 5 with a 29-point, 10-rebound double-double. He shot 14-for-24 from the field and had one assist and one steal as well. This was an impressive bounce-back performance from Portis after he was limited to only four points and three rebounds in Game 4 due to an early ejection. Filling in for Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) in the first unit, Portis has done a great job, averaging 15.8 points and 10.6 rebounds in the series. He should remain a double-double threat even if Antetokounmpo is cleared for action and Portis heads back to the bench. |
Source: ESPN | RotoBaller.com |
Wed May 1 | 09:05 | Khris Middleton Continues Prolific Playoffs With 29-Point Effort | Khris Middleton | SF | Bucks | Free Agent |
Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton notched 29 points as the team fought off elimination in Game 5 against Indiana with a 115-92 victory on Tuesday. He was a superb 4-for-7 from behind the arc and shot 9-for-20 overall while adding a game-high 12 rebounds to his tally. Middleton posted his third consecutive double-double in the series and also helped out on offense with five assists. The Bucks would be dead and buried without his fantastic play in the 2024 playoffs. With Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) and Damian Lillard (Achilles) battling injuries, Middleton had notched 26.8 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 5.0 assists against the Pacers. |
Source: ESPN | RotoBaller.com |
Wed May 1 | 09:00 | Donovan Mitchell Leads Cavaliers With 28 Points Tuesday | Donovan Mitchell | SG | Jazz | Free Agent |
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell led his team with 28 points in Tuesday's Game 5 win over the Magic. The multi-time All-Star finally lived up to his reputation points-wise in the series, but he shot a poor 9-for-23 from the field, including 1-for-7 from outside. Mitchell also committed four of the team's 10 turnovers while picking up six rebounds, two assists, and two steals. The Cavaliers star has been off his game in the 2024 playoffs thus far, shooting below 23 percent from deep and averaging only 22.4 points. His other numbers have dropped as well compared to the regular season. |
Source: ESPN | RotoBaller.com |
Wed May 1 | 08:42 | Gary Harris Injured In Game 5 | Gary Harris | SG | Nuggets | Free Agent |
Orlando Magic guard/forward Gary Harris suffered a hamstring strain in Tuesday's Game 5 against Cleveland. After averaging 28 minutes in the first four games of the series, the veteran was limited to a 19-minute outing. Harris came up with a pair of blocks in the contest but didn't contribute anything else on the box score, shooting 0-for-3. Jalen Suggs went close to 40 minutes on the night with Harris out of the lineup for the fourth quarter. Markelle Fultz and Cole Anthony could be looked at for bigger contributions in Friday's Game 6 if Harris is unavailable. |
Source: Cody Taylor | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Apr 30 | 22:21 | Jalen Brunson Has Another Big Game On Tuesday | Jalen Brunson | PG | Mavericks | Free Agent |
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson had a team-high 40 points in Tuesday's overtime loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. He added six assists, three rebounds, and three steals. While Tyrese Maxey had a game-high 46 points, Brunson had another stellar performance. Unfortunately, it wasn't good enough, with the series heading back to Philly for Game 6. Brunson has scored at least 39 points in each of his last three games, and he has an excellent chance to remain as dominant on Thursday night. |
Source: ESPN | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Apr 30 | 22:14 | Joel Embiid Finishes With A Triple-Double On Tuesday | Joel Embiid | C | 76ers | Free Agent |
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid had a triple-double in Tuesday's overtime win over the Knicks. Embiid's performance wasn't pretty, with the 30-year-old scoring only 19 points, by far his fewest of the series. While DFS managers appreciated his 16 rebounds, 10 assists, and four blocks, he still had nine turnovers. As usual, Embiid was favoring his knee during the contest. Although he'll likely appear on the injury report ahead of Game 6 on Thursday night, he should be on the floor. Embiid has played better at home during the series, including a 50-point showing in Game 3, meaning he has a good chance to turn things around. |
Source: ESPN | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Apr 30 | 21:22 | Jarrett Allen Troubled By Rib Contusion | Jarrett Allen | C | Nets | Free Agent |
Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (ribs) couldn't shake off a questionable tag for Tuesday's Game 5 battle against Orlando. He suffered a right rib contusion in Game 4. There were hopes of him being available on Tuesday, but Allen was ruled out after going through a warmup. Isaac Okoro started the game in his place. Evan Mobley has a huge role to play without Allen on the Cavaliers frontcourt, with Marcus Morris Sr. and Tristan Thompson working as his backups. Allen's first chance to return comes in Friday's Game 6. |
Source: ESPN | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Apr 30 | 21:09 | Khris Middleton, Patrick Beverley Cleared For Game 5 | Khris Middleton | SF | Bucks | Free Agent |
| | | Patrick Beverley | PG | Clippers | Free Agent |
Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (ankle) and guard Patrick Beverley (oblique) will play on Tuesday against Indiana. The team has upgraded both players from probable to available. With Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) and Damian Lillard (Achilles) on the shelf, the Bucks offense will lean heavily on Middleton, while Beverley will mostly fill defensive duties. The rest of Milwaukee's starting five also needs to step up for the team to avoid a fourth consecutive loss and elimination on Tuesday. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Apr 30 | 21:04 | Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard Officially Out On Tuesday | Giannis Antetokounmpo | PF | Bucks | Free Agent |
| | | Damian Lillard | PG | Trailblazers | Free Agent |
Milwaukee Bucks stars Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) and Damian Lillard (Achilles) have both been ruled out for Tuesday's Game 5 against Indiana. They were considered doubtful for the clash and unfortunately for Milwaukee, the team won't have either available on Tuesday. Bobby Portis and Malik Beasley will likely remain among the starters. The first unit should get massive minutes in the contest as the Bucks face elimination. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Apr 30 | 19:04 | Luka Doncic Probable For Game 5 Against Clippers | Luka Doncic | SG | Mavericks | Free Agent |
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic(knee) is listed as probable going into Wednesday's Game 5 matchup with the Clippers. Doncic has a sprained right knee after tweaking it in Game 4 on Sunday. However, the 25-year-old will likely suit up in a crucial Game 5 in LA. He has averaged 29.0 points, 9.8 rebounds and 8.5 assists while shooting only 38.6 percent from the field across the series' first four games. |
Source: Tim MacMahon | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Apr 30 | 18:58 | Jalen Brunson Upgraded To Available | Jalen Brunson | PG | Mavericks | Free Agent |
New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson (knee) has been upgraded from probable to available for Tuesday's Game 5 against Philadelphia. He's ready to finish off the 76ers after being on the injury report with a right knee contusion. The Knicks star has posted 86 points and 23 assists across the last two games in the series, and he should be ready for another big performance in front of the Madison Square Garden crowd on Tuesday. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Apr 30 | 18:53 | Kelly Oubre Jr. Good To Go On Tuesday | Kelly Oubre | SF | Suns | Free Agent |
Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (illness) will play in Game 5 against the Knicks on Tuesday. He skipped the morning shootaround due to an illness, which raised some questions regarding his availability for the contest, but the team has officially listed him as available. Oubre Jr. has shot a fantastic 46.2 percent from deep in the playoffs, but his scoring average has dropped to 12.0 points. Across 35.5 minutes of action, he's also notched 3.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.3 blocks, and 2.0 steals. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Apr 30 | 18:49 | Mitchell Robinson Available For Game 5 | Mitchell Robinson | C | Knicks | Free Agent |
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (ankle) will return to the lineup for Tuesday's Game 5 against Philadelphia. The big man missed the previous game after hurting his surgically repaired left ankle. Robinson will continue to come off the bench behind Isaiah Hartenstein. He's averaged 20.0 minutes in the postseason, recording 3.7 points, 7.7 rebounds and 1.3 blocks. Hartenstein is the better option for DFS managers among the Knicks bigs. He's posted 10.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks in the 2024 playoffs. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Apr 30 | 18:45 | Joel Embiid Ready To Go Tuesday | Joel Embiid | C | 76ers | Free Agent |
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee, migraine) has officially been cleared for action ahead of Tuesday's Game 5 against the Knicks. After being listed as questionable for the contest due to knee injury recovery, Embiid also missed the morning shootaround with a migraine. However, he's set to play as Philadelphia tries to fight off elimination on Tuesday. Embiid has racked up 35.0 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 5.5 assists in the series, but he has a pretty bad history in elimination games. It will be interesting to see how well he copes with the situation at Madison Square Garden. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Apr 30 | 18:36 | Kristaps Porzingis Likely To Miss Several Games | Kristaps Porzingis | PF | Mavericks | Free Agent |
According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis(calf) is expected to miss several games due to a right soleus strain. With likely an extended absence for Porzingis, 37-year-old veteran center Al Horford should move into the Celtics starting lineup. Luke Kornet and Xavier Tillman will also see more minutes coming off the bench in Game 5 against the Miami Heat on Wednesday. |
Source: Adrian Wojnarowski | RotoBaller.com |