NBA Player News

Nick Richards is dealing with a right ankle sprain but is expected to play for the Phoenix Suns against the Toronto Raptors on Mar 17, 2025. He has averaged 10.0 points and 9.3 rebounds per game this season, maintaining a streak of grabbing 4 or more rebounds in 30 straight games.

In the 26 games he has played with the Suns, the team has averaged 116.2 points when he is active. His presence in the lineup is significant, as he is projected to start alongside Devin Booker and Kevin Durant, both key contributors for the team.

Bradley Beal is out due to a left hamstring strain, adding to his recent injury issues, including a calf injury that kept him inactive for multiple games. He has played 48 games this season, averaging 17.3 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game.

The Suns are set to face the Toronto Raptors on March 17, 2025, and Beal's absence may affect the team's dynamics. Other key players in the starting lineup include Devin Booker and Kevin Durant, who may need to step up in his absence.

Jayson Tatum is dealing with right knee tendinopathy and is listed as questionable for the upcoming game against the Brooklyn Nets on 3/18/2025. He has been uncertain to play due to this issue since early March, which follows a stretch of dealing with a right shoulder injury earlier in the month.

This season, Tatum has played in 63 games and averages 27.1 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 5.9 assists per game. He has also scored 15 or more points in 63 consecutive games, while the Celtics have averaged 116.3 points per game when he is on the court.

Jaylen Brown is out with a knee injury and will not play against the Brooklyn Nets on March 18, 2025. This injury follows a series of issues, including previous problems with his right knee and lower back spasms earlier in March.

This season, Brown has played 56 games, averaging 22.8 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game. His absence may affect the starting lineup, which includes players like Jayson Tatum and Kristaps Porzingis, as he has produced 22+ fantasy points in 56 straight games.

Toumani Camara is currently dealing with a calf injury and is listed as questionable for the upcoming game against the Washington Wizards. This injury follows previous issues, including a foot sprain and an illness that sidelined him earlier this season.

This season, Camara has played 66 games, averaging 10.8 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game. If he cannot play, other players like Jerami Grant and Anfernee Simons may see increased roles in the lineup for the Trail Blazers.

Dorian Finney-Smith is dealing with a left ankle injury but is listed as probable for the Lakers' game against the San Antonio Spurs on 3/17/2025. This injury follows a series of ankle issues, with Finney-Smith missing games previously due to similar soreness.

This season, he has played in 29 games for the Lakers, averaging 6.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game. If he plays, he will join Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves in the starting lineup, while his absence could impact the performance of other forwards like Jarred Vanderbilt and Cam Reddish.

Jakob Poeltl is resting and will miss the upcoming game against the Phoenix Suns. This is part of a trend, as he has been out for several games recently due to rest, following a period of dealing with a right hip pointer injury.

This season, Poeltl has played 52 games and averages 14.2 points, 9.6 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game. His absence may affect players like Orlando Robinson and Jonathan Mogbo, who will likely see more time in the center position during the game.

Keyonte George is dealing with a left foot contusion and an illness, making him questionable for the game against the Chicago Bulls on March 17, 2025. This follows a series of injuries that have kept him out of several recent games, including two losses against the Minnesota Timberwolves and Toronto Raptors.

This season, George has played 53 games, averaging 16.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 5.9 assists per game. His absence could affect other players in the lineup, such as Collin Sexton and Isaiah Collier, while George continues his streak of dishing out 3 or more assists in 42 straight games.

Collin Sexton is out due to a left ankle injury, marking his continued absence from the court after missing several games this season. He has played 53 games this season, averaging 18.1 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game.

This injury will affect the Utah Jazz's upcoming game against the Chicago Bulls on 3/17/2025. Isaiah Collier and Svi Mykhailiuk are among the players who may need to step up in Sexton's absence, as he has been a key player in the lineup.

Lauri Markkanen is dealing with an ankle injury and is listed as questionable for the upcoming game against the Chicago Bulls. This comes after a series of lower back issues that caused him to miss several games earlier this season.

This season, Markkanen has played 46 games, averaging 19.0 points and 6.0 rebounds per game. His absence could affect the performance of players like John Collins and Isaiah Collier in the starting lineup as the Jazz prepare for the matchup on 3/17/2025.