Grayson Allen
Grayson Allen is set to return against the Warriors on Friday after recovering from a hamstring injury that kept him out of the Play-In Tournament. His comeback injects much-needed three-point shooting into Phoenix’s lineup, as he averaged 16.5 points per game during the regular season. Allen’s sharpshooting is expected to play a crucial role with
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Phoenix Suns head coach Jordan Ott reports that Grayson Allen is making progress in his recovery from a hamstring injury sustained on April 10 against the Lakers. Allen’s participation in the upcoming Play-In Tournament game versus the Warriors remains uncertain, pending his ability to sprint effectively. In his absence, Royce O’Neale and Collin Gillespie are
Read MoreMoussa Diabaté
Moussa Diabaté’s status is uncertain for Friday’s matchup against the Magic due to a sore left hip. In the recent game against the Heat, he contributed eight points and 14 rebounds in an extended 36-minute performance. The Hornets may need to rely on Ryan Kalkbrenner and Grant Williams to cover his potential absence.
Read MoreKristaps Porziņģis
Kristaps Porziņģis is listed as questionable for Friday’s matchup against the Suns due to a sore left ankle, following 28 minutes on the court in a recent win over the Clippers. Should he sit out, Al Horford is expected to see increased playing time, potentially reshuffling the Warriors’ frontcourt rotation. This could also lead to
Read MoreQuinten Post
Quinten Post will be sidelined for the Warriors’ Play-In Tournament game against the Suns due to a lingering foot injury. Post hasn’t played since March 29, and the Warriors are expected to continue with their eight-man rotation if Kristaps Porziņģis is cleared to play, as he is currently listed as questionable with an ankle issue.
Read MoreMark Williams
The Suns’ Mark Williams is listed as questionable for Friday’s matchup against the Warriors due to a foot issue. After missing the Suns’ previous regular-season game, he returned to play 22 minutes against the Trail Blazers on Tuesday. If Williams remains sidelined, expect Oso Ighodaro to fill the starting role, as he has done so
Read MoreJoel Embiid
Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse confirmed Joel Embiid will miss Game 1 of the first-round series against the Celtics. With Embiid sidelined, Andre Drummond and Adem Bona are set to step up in the frontcourt. The team will rely on their depth as they await Embiid’s return in the series.
Read MoreOG Anunoby
OG Anunoby has been cleared from the injury report and is set to play in Saturday’s Game 1 against the Hawks, after recovering from a left ankle sprain sustained in a recent game against the Knicks. The Raptors will benefit from his return, further bolstered by the availability of Tyler Kolek, ensuring the team is
Read MoreImmanuel Quickley
Immanuel Quickley is questionable for Saturday’s Game 1 against the Cavaliers after leaving Toronto’s regular-season finale with a right hamstring strain. The Raptors may look to Ja’Kobe Walter or Jamal Shead to step up in Quickley’s potential absence. Coaches are monitoring Quickley’s condition closely ahead of the matchup.
Read MoreThomas Bryant
Thomas Bryant will remain sidelined for Saturday’s Game 1 against the Toronto Raptors due to a lingering calf strain. Having missed the last four games of the regular season, Bryant’s absence is not unexpected. With Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley at full strength, the Cavaliers are well-positioned to cover Bryant’s minutes, mitigating the impact of
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