Latrell Wrightsell ruled day-to-day ahead of Sweet 16

Will Alabama have its sharp-shooting senior back for the Sweet 16?

On Thursday night from Los Angeles, [autotag]Nate Oats[/autotag] will lead the Alabama Crimson Tide men’s basketball team in a Sweet 16 matchup against the North Carolina Tar Heels. The winner will earn a spot in the Elite Eight, a feat the Alabama program has only accomplished once in its history.

Tide fans have been curious since Sunday night if Alabama would have starting guard Latrell Wrightsell in the lineup against the Tar Heels and Coach Oats provided the latest on Wednesday afternoon following the team’s practice.

In short, Wrightsell’s status remains uncertain for tomorrow night’s matchup as Coach Oats ruled the sharp-shooting senior as “day-to-day”.

“Latrell is being reevaluated by the medical staff every day”, Oats told reporters. “He’s basically on a day-to-day basis now. I’m not sure if he’ll be available or not.”

Wrightsell’s availability will be critical for Alabama’s success against the top-seeded Tar Heels.

Roll Tide Wire will continue to monitor the status of Wrightsell leading up to tipoff tomorrow night.

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Full injury report for Wednesday’s Rockets vs. Thunder matchup

Full injury report for Wednesday’s Rockets vs. Thunder matchup.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are on the second night of a back-to-back as they welcome in the red-hot Houston Rockets on Wednesday. It’ll be the final matchup of the season between the two squads; OKC won two of the first three meetings.

The Thunder (50-21) are coming off a thrilling win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday. After admitting he has been dealing with quad discomfort, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (quad contusion) is out.

Ousmane Dieng (G League assignment) and Adam Flagler (G League two-way) are also out. Lindy Waters III (G League assignment), Keyontae Johnson (G League two-way) and Olivier Sarr (G League two-way) are questionable.

Meanwhile, the Rockets (36-35) have won nine in a row and will be without several key players. Alperen Sengun (ankle sprain) is out. Cam Whitmore (knee sprain) is out. Tari Eason (tibia surgery) is out. Steven Adams (PCL surgery) is out. Jermaine Samuels Jr. (G League two-way) is out. Nate Hinton (G League two-way) is out.

Tipoff from Oklahoma City is set for 7 p.m. CT.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander not 100% healthy, playing through quad injury

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander not 100% healthy, playing through quad injury.

Over the last handful of games, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has had a noticeable dip in production.

In his last three contests, he’s averaged 19.7 points on 44% shooting, six assists and five rebounds. He has shot 18.2% from 3 on 3.7 attempts. The drive-heavy guard has played a tame version of his style, settling for contested midrange jumpers.

After the Oklahoma City Thunder’s exciting win over the New Orleans Pelicans, Gilgeous-Alexander revealed he’s been dealing with a quad injury. He sustained it in last week’s win over the Utah Jazz. This aligns with the recent string of subpar outings.

“Little banged up in my quad since the Utah game,” Gilgeous-Alexander said. “Just take it day by day, see how I feel when I wake up.”

Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault added Gilgeous-Alexander is not fully healthy right now and that it’s something they’ll monitor during the final weeks of the regular season.

“He’s banged up, for sure. He’s not 100%. We’re monitoring it, but he’s certainly not a hundred percent,” Daigneault said. “I’ll let him speak on it.”

It’s also important to note that at this point of the season, most players are likely dealing with ailments. Considering he’s played in three games since the incident and hasn’t been listed on the injury report, it must not be a serious matter.

But if the injury continues to be a hindrance, the smarter route would likely involve giving Gilgeous-Alexander some days off. He’s played in 70 of OKC’s 71 games this season.

If the Thunder are to make a run in the playoffs, they’ll need their MVP candidate to be as close to fully healthy as possible.

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Full injury report for Tuesday’s Thunder vs. Pelicans matchup

Full injury report for Tuesday’s Thunder vs. Pelicans matchup.

The Oklahoma City Thunder wrap up a three-game road trip when they face the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday. It’ll be the first night of a back-to-back for OKC.

The Thunder (49-21) enter the contest with a clean bill of health. Ousmane Dieng, Keyontae Johnson and Adam Flagler (G League) are out.

Meanwhile, the Pelicans (44-27) continue to be without their second-best player. Brandon Ingram (knee contusion) is out. He’ll be reevaluated in a little more than a week.

Dyson Daniels (knee meniscectomy) also is out due to injury. E.J. Liddell,  Malcolm Hill and Dereon Seabron are in the G League.

Both teams look to improve their position in the standings as the regular season winds down.

In their last contest, the Thunder suffered one of their worst losses of the season, a 25-point blowout to the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday. OKC was limited to 93 points on 37% shooting.

Meanwhile, the Ingram-less Pelicans cruised to an easy win over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday. 

This will be the final matchup between the Thunder and Pelicans this season. The teams split the first two meetings. Last time, OKC collected a lopsided win over New Orleans on Jan. 26.

Tipoff from New Orleans is set for 7 p.m. CT.

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Full injury report for Sunday’s Thunder vs. Bucks matchup

Full injury report for Sunday’s Thunder vs. Bucks matchup.

The Oklahoma City Thunder travel to face the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday. The marquee matchup will feature two of the best teams in the league.

The Thunder (49-20) enters the contest with a clean bill of health. Ousmane Dieng (G League assignment), Keyontae Johnson (G League two-way) and Adam Flagler (G League two-way) are all out. Olivier Sarr (G League two-way) is questionable.

The Bucks (45-25) also enter with a healthy roster. Giannis Antetokounmpo (hamstring tendinopathy) and Khris Middleton (ankle sprain) are probable.

In their last contest, the Thunder extended their win streak to four with a blowout win over the short-handed Toronto Raptors on Friday. OKC continues to keep pace for first place in the Western Conference.

Meanwhile, the Bucks collected a close win over the struggling Brooklyn Nets on Thursday.

This is the first of two matchups between the Thunder and Bucks during these final few weeks of the regular season.

Tipoff from Milwaukee is set for 6 p.m. CT.

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Full injury report for Friday’s Thunder vs. Raptors matchup

Full injury report for Friday’s Thunder vs. Raptors matchup.

The Oklahoma City Thunder begin a three-game road trip when they face the Toronto Raptors on Friday. It’ll be the final matchup between the squads as Toronto has lost eight in a row.

The Thunder remain fully healthy — an impressive feat considering how late in the season it is. Ousmane Dieng (G League assignment), Keyontae Johnson (G League two-way), Adam Flagler (G League two-way) and Olivier Sarr (G League two-way) are all out.

Meanwhile, the Raptors will be short-handed as several of their top players will be out of action. They hope to rack up losses for high lottery odds.

Scottie Barnes (hand fracture) is out. RJ Barrett (personal reasons) is out. Immanuel Quickley (personal reasons) is out. Jakob Poeltl (torn finger ligament) is out. Chris Boucher (partiel torn MCL) is out. D.J. Carton (ankle sprain) is out.

In their last outing, Chet Holmgren’s 35 points led the Thunder to a double-digit win over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday. The Raptors lost in a blowout to the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday thanks to Domantas Sabonis’ triple-double.

This will be the season’s second matchup between the Thunder and Raptors. OKC survived a thriller and won in double overtime against Toronto on Feb. 4.

Tip off from Toronto is set for 6 p.m. CT.

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Full injury report for Wednesday’s Jazz vs. Thunder matchup

Full injury report for Wednesday’s Jazz vs. Thunder matchup.

The Oklahoma City Thunder return from a three-day break when they host the Utah Jazz on Wednesday. It’s the last contest between the two squads as OKC won two of the first three.

The Thunder (47-20) enters the contest with a clean bill of health. Adam Flagler (G League two-way) is out.

Meanwhile, the Jazz (29-39) have a lengthy injury report. They hope to keep their top-10 protected first-round pick. They’ve lost eight of their last 10 contests.

Lauri Markannen (quadriceps contusion, injury maintenance) is out. John Collins (facial contusion) is questionable. Jordan Clarkson (groin strain) is out.

Darius Bazley (G League assignment) is out. Kenneth Lofton Jr. (G League assignment) is out. Micah Potter (G League two-way) is out. Jason Preston (G League two-way) is out. Johnny Juzang (G League two-way) is out.

In their last contest, OKC escaped an upset with a close win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday.

The Jazz lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves in two consecutive games with their latest loss on Monday.

Tipoff from Oklahoma City is set for 7 p.m. CT.

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Injury Report: Draymond Green, Moses Moody questionable vs. Grizzlies on Wednesday

A pair of key contributors for the Warriors are listed as questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Grizzlies.

For the second contest of a three-game homestand, the Golden State Warriors have a pair of key contributors listed on the injury report before they welcome the Memphis Grizzlies to the Bay Area on Wednesday evening.

Both Draymond Green and Moses Moody are listed as questionable. Green is dealing with lower back soreness while Moody is listed as having left knee soreness.

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Green missed Golden State’s loss to the Dallas Mavericks in Texas on Wednesday of last week due to lower back soreness. However, Green returned for the Warriors’ previous two games against the Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks.

On Monday against the Knicks, Green played 31 minutes, recording two points, eight rebounds and five assists in the Warriors’ 119-112 loss.

If Green is unavailable, the Warriors could insert rookie Trayce Jackson-Davis into the starting lineup in the frontcourt. Jackson-Davis is coming off another impressive performance, tallying 19 points on a perfect 9-of-9 shooting from the field in 26 minutes off the bench against the Knicks.

The Warriors are set to meet the Grizzlies on Wednesday at 7 p.m. PT in San Francisco.

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Injury report released for Wisconsin vs Illinois in Big Ten Tournament final

Injury report released for Wisconsin vs Illinois in Big Ten Tournament final

Wisconsin released its injury report ahead of Sunday’s clash with the Illinois Fighting Illini in the Big Ten Tournament final.

All of the Badgers starters and primary players are good to go, according to the report. That includes star point guard Chucky Hepburn, veteran forward Tyler Wahl and young guard John Blackwell, who are all currently battling minor ailments.

Hepburn missed Wisconsin’s win against Northwestern in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinal, while both Wahl and Blackwell have played through their respective minor injuries.

Related: Wisconsin Badgers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini: TV channel, betting line, game notes for Big Ten Tournament final

Illinois, meanwhile, is fully healthy for the contest.

Greg Gard’s team is set to battle a Fighting Illini team and program that the Badgers haven’t defeated since 2019. A Big Ten Tournament title is on the line, but so is Wisconsin’s momentum after three straight stellar performances.

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Full injury report for Saturday’s Thunder vs. Grizzlies matchup

Full injury report for Saturday’s Thunder vs. Grizzlies matchup.

The Oklahoma City Thunder travel to take on the depleted Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday. It’ll be the final matchup between the teams this season: OKC won the first two in blowouts.

The Thunder (46-20) have a clean injury report; their only absences are players with the G League’s OKC Blue.

Ousmane Dieng (G League assignment), Keyontae Johnson (G League two-way), Olivier Sarr (G League two-way) and Adam Flagler (G League two-way) are out.

Meanwhile, the Grizzlies’ (23-44) injury report rivals the length of a pharmaceutical receipt. It’s been a lost season for Memphis as it has dealt with a slew of injuries.

Ja Morant (shoulder labral repair) is out. Vince Williams Jr. (patellar tendonitis) is doubtful. Marcus Smart (finger tear) is out. Brandon Clarke (Achilles tendon repair) is out. Derrick Rose (groin, back recovery) is out.

Ziaire Williams (back, hip flexor strain) is out. Yuta Watanabe (personal reasons) is out. Scotty Pippen Jr. (shin soreness) is questionable. Lamar Stevens (adductor strain) is out.

Jaren Jackson Jr. (quad tendonitis) is questionable. Desmond Bane (ankle sprain) is questionable. Santi Aldama (elbow soreness) is questionable.

This game could mark the return of Bane, who was upgraded to questionable. He has been out for more than two months with an ankle sprain.

In their last contest, the Thunder wrapped a four-game homestand with a nice win over the Dallas Mavericks, who were without Luka Doncic, on Thursday. The win marked the return of Jalen Williams from a one-game absence due to an ankle sprain.

Meanwhile, the depleted Grizzlies suffered a double-digit loss to the lowly Hornets on Wednesday.

Tip off from Memphis is set for 7 p.m. CT.

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