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  • Report: Jarred Vanderbilt targeting Game 3 return
    According to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, Jarred Vanderbilt (right mid-foot sprain) targets Thursday’s Game 3 against the Nuggets as his return date.

    Advice: Vanderbilt was limited to 29 appearances during the regular season, the last of which occurred on February 1 in a win over the Celtics. He has reportedly been progressing in his recovery, and Thursday’s Game 3 could be when Vanderbilt returns to game action. According to McMenamin, the Lakers forward went through one of his most strenuous workouts on Monday, and the key now is how his body responds in the coming days. Vanderbilt won’t add much offensively, but when healthy, he is one of the Lakers’ best defenders. Rotoworld Yesterday, 8:06 pm
     
  • Strong from deep in loss
    Harris ended with 14 points (5-10 FG, 4-7 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 34 minutes in Orlando's 96-86 loss to Cleveland in Game 2 of the first-round playoff series.

    Advice: Harris led all Orlando players in threes made while hauling in a quartet of rebounds and ending as one of four players with a double-digit point total in a losing effort. Harris bounced back in Game 2 after a disappointing performance in Game 1, during which the guard did not connect on a shot while being held scoreless. Harris will need to continue to provide a lift offensively for Orlando as it tries to erase a 2-0 series deficit entering Game 3. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 7:10 pm
     
  • Takes part in Monday's practice
    Vanderbilt (foot) "exerted himself at a high level" during Monday's practice, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

    Advice: Coach Darvin Ham noted in his pregame presser that the team will wait to see how Vanderbilt responds Tuesday morning before determining his next steps toward a return. Vanderbilt has already been ruled out for Monday's Game 2 against the Nuggets. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 5:47 pm
     
  • Kyle Anderson (hip) questionable for Game 2
    Kyle Anderson (right hip pointer) is questionable to play in Game 2 against Phoenix on Tuesday.

    Advice: Anderson exited early in Game 1, and there is a chance that he remains sidelined for Game 2. If he is sidelined, Jaden McDaniels and Karl-Anthony Towns will take on most of his minutes, though Naz Reid and Monte Morris will take on larger roles off the bench as well. Rotoworld Yesterday, 3:10 pm
     
  • Officially questionable
    Anderson (hip) is questionable for Tuesday's Game 2 against the Suns.

    Advice: Anderson left Saturday's Game 1 win over Phoenix in the second quarter after suffering a hip injury and never returned, finishing the contest with just two points (1-2 FG) in five minutes off the bench. If Anderson is sidelined, Nickeil Alexander-Walker could see more minutes off the bench again. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 3:08 pm
     
  • Goes through practice
    Anderson (hip) was able to practice Monday, Dane Moore of 'The Dane Moore NBA Podcast' reports.

    Advice: It's unclear if Anderson had any limitations Monday, but Moore noted that he appeared to be doing better. Anderson left Saturday's Game 1 against the Suns early due to a hip pointer and was unable to return. More clarity is expected on his status for Tuesday's Game 2 when Minnesota releases their official injury report Monday evening. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 10:43 am
     
  • Woeful in Game 1 loss
    Nembhard ended Sunday's 109-94 loss to Milwaukee in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals with six points (2-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT) and three assists in 30 minutes.

    Advice: Nembhard had very little impact in the loss, continuing what has been a disappointing season despite his starting role. His lack of production highlights the Pacers' need for a reliable secondary backcourt option, something Nemhard has failed to do. Fans will be hoping he can at least be moderately impactful in Game 2. Rotowire.com Sunday, 10:41 pm
     
  • Cam Reddish (ankle) ruled out Monday vs. Nuggets
    Cam Reddish (right ankle sprain) is out for Monday’s Game 2 against the Nuggets.

    Advice: Reddish remains sidelined for another game, and his absence will not significantly impact the Lakers’ rotation. Starters D’Angelo Russell and Austin Reaves will play most of the minutes on the perimeter, with reserves Spencer Dinwiddie and Gabe Vincent combining to log 21 minutes in Saturday’s Game 1 defeat. Rotoworld Sunday, 3:33 pm
     
  • Shines off bench in Game 1 loss
    Wright recorded 17 points (6-7 FG, 5-5 3Pt), one rebound, three assists and two steals across 26 minutes during Sunday's 114-94 loss to the Celtics in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.

    Advice: Wright led all bench players in scoring in Game 1, connecting on all five of his three-point attempts while chipping in a couple of steals on the defensive end. Keep an eye on the status of Terry Rozier (neck) ahead of Wednesday's Game 2, as his potential return could impact Wright's workload. Rotowire.com Sunday, 3:30 pm