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Ja Morant (ankle) was seen in crutches and in street clothes at shootaround ahead of Wednesday's game against Minnesota.
Memphis hasn't ruled him out yet, but how often does a player show up on crutches to shootaround and play later that day? Vince Williams Jr. had been starting when Morant was last sidelined, and he was an elite source of assists in that role. He would be worth streaming, especially on a day with only two games played.
(Dec 17 -- NBC Sports)
NBA Futures: Thunder remain championship favorites; Knicks' title odds unchanged
The Oklahoma City Thunder are still big favorites to repeat as champions, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has moved back in front in the MVP race.
(Dec 17 -- ESPN)
All-Fantasy Basketball NBA Trade Deadline Teams: Which stars could be moved, altering the season landscape?
Dan Titus examines some of the big names who could be on the move ahead of the NBA trade deadline and impact the fantasy hoops world.
(Dec 17 -- Yahoo Sports)
Victor Wembanyama played in NBA Cup championship after learning of grandmother's passing
In his short postgame press conference, Wembanyama was tearing up.
(Dec 17 -- Yahoo Sports)
Victor Wembanyama played in Cup championship after learning of grandmother's passing
In his short postgame press conference, Wembanyama was tearing up.
(Dec 17 -- Yahoo Sports)
Ja Morant: Downgraded to doubtful
Morant (ankle) has been downgraded to doubtful for Wednesday's game against Minnesota.
(Dec 17 -- Rotowire)
Domantas Sabonis: To be re-evaluated soon
Sabonis (knee) is scheduled to be re-evaluated in the coming days, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
(Dec 17 -- Rotowire)
D'Angelo Russell (illness) is probable to play against the Pistons on Thursday.
Russell is expected to be back after a two-game absence and will likely return to playing his typical reserve role where he sees minutes in the teens. Brandon Williams (Achilles) is questionable, so if he doesn't play, Russell could see a bump in minutes, though it likely won't make him worth streaming.
(Dec 17 -- NBC Sports)
Fantasy Basketball Trade Analyzer: It's time to buy into Paolo Banchero
Maximize your fantasy basketball trade block. RotoWire's Mike Barner spots buy-low gems like Paolo Banchero, flags sell-high stars like Lauri Markkanen, and identifies hold-worthy upside.
(Dec 17 -- Yahoo Sports)
Brandon Williams (Achilles) is questionable to play against the Pistons on Thursday.
Williams missed Monday's game against Utah, which allowed Ryan Nembhard to see a bump in minutes as the starter. Jaden Hardy also joined the rotation and played a small role off the bench, though he will likely be pushed back out of the rotation if Williams returns.
(Dec 17 -- NBC Sports)
Anthony Davis (calf) is questionable to play against the Pistons on Thursday.
Davis logged a full practice on Wednesday and has a chance to return to the lineup after missing Monday's game against the Jazz. Daniel Gafford played 13 minutes as a starter in place of Davis in that game and would likely return to playing a reserve role if Davis returns.
(Dec 17 -- NBC Sports)
Anthony Davis: Questionable for Thursday
Davis (calf) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Pistons, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.
(Dec 17 -- Rotowire)
Which college basketball arena should host the NBA Cup? Matt Norlander and Gary Parrish weigh in
What college arena should the NBA Cup be played at?
(Dec 17 -- CBS Sports)
Knicks win NBA Cup + Harden, Kawhi, Ja trade watch, old Warriors & Giannis update with Raheem Palmer & Kelly Iko
Kevin O'Connor breaks down the Knicks' NBA Cup victory against the Spurs and talks NBA news and trade rumors with Kelly Iko & Raheem Palmer.
(Dec 17 -- Yahoo Sports)
Knicks will not hang a banner for NBA Cup win, per report
The Knicks become the first NBA Cup champions to not hang a banner
(Dec 17 -- CBS Sports)