DeMar DeRozan Cleared to Play Saturday After Back Issue
Underdog NBA tweeted: 'DeMar DeRozan (back) available to play Saturday.'
’s back has officially survived the week. The veteran forward is cleared and available to play this Saturday, which is great news for anyone who enjoys watching a nightly masterclass in contested midrange jumpers.
Underdog NBA confirmed the green light, meaning fantasy managers can safely plug him back into their active rosters. It also means sportsbooks will be scrambling to adjust those team totals before the opening tip.
is sitting at 4-3 right now, hovering at ninth in a Western Conference that is already turning into a crowded mess. With teams like the jumping out to an 8-2 start, the Nuggets cannot afford to drop winnable games in November just because they are short-handed.
is currently grinding through his 18th NBA season. He has logged a massive 1,270 regular-season games in his career. At this stage of a basketball lifespan, a vague back injury could mean anything from taking a hard foul in the paint to sleeping on a hotel mattress that lacked proper lumbar support.
The are scheduled to face the at 5:00 PM ET. Having a healthy on the wing gives the offensive stability they desperately need to keep the scoreboard moving.
Expect to slide right back into his usual heavy workload. If his back is truly good to go, the Pacers are about to spend their Saturday evening getting pump-faked into the front row.