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  • Kyle Anderson (hip) questionable for Game 3 Friday
    Kyle Anderson (right hip pointer) is questionable for Friday’s game against the Suns.

    Advice: While it was announced that Anderson was available for Tuesday’s Game 2, he did not play. Nickeil Alexander-Walker benefitted the most regarding playing time, as he logged 31 minutes off the bench. Expect a similar scenario if Anderson does not play in Game 3. Rotoworld Today, 5:04 pm
     
  • Questionable for Friday
    Anderson (hip) is questionable for Friday's Game 3 versus the Suns, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.

    Advice: Anderson was cleared to play in Game 2 with this same right hip issue, but he never saw the floor. Instead, Nickeil Alexander-Walker played 31 minutes off the bench and Minnesota tightened up their rotation. Rotowire.com Today, 4:59 pm
     
  • Mitchell Robinson (ankle) ‘fine’ to play Thursday
    Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau said Mitchell Robinson (left ankle recovery) will be “fine” to play in Thursday’s Game 3 against the 76ers.

    Advice: While the Knicks Robinson added to the injury report Thursday afternoon, his coach said the backup center would be available to play. MitchRob will continue to serve as Isaiah Hartenstein’s backup as the Knicks look to take a commanding 3-0 series lead. Rotoworld Today, 4:27 pm
     
  • Stephen Curry wins Clutch Player of the Year award
    Stephen Curry won the Kia NBA Clutch Player of the Year award on Thursday.

    Advice: Curry beat out DeMar DeRozan and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, receiving 45 first-place votes to DeRozan’s 34. Those two were separated by 26 total points, with SGA coming in third with 160 points (11 first-place votes). Curry led the NBA in crunch time points (189), made field goals (59), and made 3-pointers (32). “Crunch time” is defined as the final five minutes of a game within five points. Rounding out the top five were Nikola Jokic and Jalen Brunson. Rotoworld Today, 4:19 pm
     
  • Joel Embiid (knee) available for Game 3 Thursday
    Joel Embiid (left knee injury recovery) is available and will start Thursday’s game against the Knicks.

    Advice: To no one’s surprise, Embiid will play as the 76ers look to defend home court in Game 3 of a series they trail 2-0. Philadelphia will stick with the same starting lineup, as Embiid is joined by Tyrese Maxey, Kyle Lowry, Kelly Oubre Jr., and Tobias Harris. Rotoworld Today, 4:09 pm
     
  • Good to go Thursday
    Embiid (knee) will start Thursday's Game 3 against the Knicks, Kyle Neubeck of AllPHLY.com reports.

    Advice: Embiid carried a questionable tag prior to this update, but he seemed more than fine in the opening pair of games in this series. He made it through his usual warmup and there's no word of any restrictions ahead of tipoff, so he seems like a safe bet to handle his regular workload after logging 35-plus minutes in the first two contests of the series. Rotowire.com Today, 4:08 pm
     
  • Kawhi Leonard (knee) questionable Friday
    Kawhi Leonard (right knee inflammation) is listed as questionable for the Clippers’ Friday matchup against the Mavericks.

    Advice: Leonard was underwhelming in his return to the hardwood in Game 2 with 15 points on 17 shots in a loss. Now he’s back on the injury report. Amir Coffey could return to the starting lineup if Leonard isn’t ready ahead of the weekend. Rotoworld Today, 3:44 pm
     
  • ORL start Suggs, Harris, Wagner, Banchero, Carter
    The Magic will start Jalen Suggs, Gary Harris, Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero, and Wendell Carter Jr. against the Cavaliers on Thursday.

    Advice: Wendell Carter Jr. will start at center after backing up Jonathan Isaac in Games 1 and 2. Orlando is reverting to its usual regular-season lineup in hopes of securing a home win against the Cavaliers in Game 3. Rotoworld Today, 3:39 pm
     
  • Listed questionable for Friday
    Gafford (back) is questionable for Friday's game against the Clippers, Mike Curtis of The Detroit News reports.

    Advice: The questionable tag on Gafford is not surprising, as the big man missed Thursday's practice due to his lower back problem. If he can't go Friday, then Dereck Lively and Maxi Kleber are candidates to receive increased playing time. Rotowire.com Today, 3:38 pm