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Donovan Mitchell Drops 40 Points In All-Star Game
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell put up a double-double and was the second-leading scorer on Team Giannis, behind the new record-holder Jayson Tatum, as they won 184-175. The star combo guard finished the game with 40 points, 10 assists, four rebounds, and three steals while shooting 15-for-25 overall and 8-for-17 from deep. Mitchell sure didn't […]
Alex Fischbein 2 years agoJayson Tatum Wins 2023 NBA All-Star Game MVP
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum made history by breaking Anthony Davis's record for most points in an All-Star game en route to being named the 2023 NBA All-Star Game MVP. The Celtics superstar put up 55 points, 10 rebounds, six assists, one steal, and one block while leading Team Giannis to a win. He shot […]
Alex Fischbein 2 years agoLeBron James Won't Play Second Half Of All-Star Game
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (hand) officially won't return to the 2023 NBA All-Star game due to a hand contusion after scoring 13 points in the first half. Hopefully, this is just a precautionary move and the injury isn't actually serious enough to keep him out of any real games coming up in the […]
Alex Fischbein 2 years agoAnthony Edwards Scores Team-High 34 Points In Loss
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards scored more than the team's bench combined as they went on to lose 114-106 to the Washington Wizards on Thursday. The 21-year-old All-Star ended the game with 34 points, five rebounds, three assists, three steals, and one block while shooting 11-for-26 from the floor and 3-for-10 from the free throw […]
Alex Fischbein 2 years agoBradley Beal Puts Up Season-High Against Minnesota
Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal was determined to sink the Minnesota Timberwolves en route to a new season-high and a 114-106 win. He registered 35 points, six rebounds, five assists, and three steals while shooting 14-for-28 from the floor, 4-for-8 from beyond the arc, and 3-for-3 from the line. Beal has had quite the up-and-down […]
Alex Fischbein 2 years agoPaul George Posts Strong Performance Against Phoenix
Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George tied for the team-high in points as he helped the team grab a 116-107 win over the Phoenix Suns on Thursday. The Fresno State product scored 26 points on 9-for-19 shooting and 4-for-11 from three while adding six rebounds, five assists and one steal. George is now in the […]
Alex Fischbein 2 years agoJosh Okogie Provides Another Quality Game In Losing Effort
Phoenix Suns forward Josh Okogie delivered a very good performance yet again for all fantasy formats. The 24-year-old registered 24 points, five rebounds, one assist, and three steals on 9-for-16 shooting and 6-for-12 from three. He has put up some high-value games during the limbo of injuries and trades. Over the last four games, Okogie […]
Alex Fischbein 2 years agoTerance Mann Goes For 26 Points In Win Over Phoenix
Los Angeles Clippers guard Terance Mann posted one of the most efficient games of the night in a big 116-107 win over the Phoenix Suns on Thursday. The Florida State product finished with 26 points on 10-for-12 shooting overall and 3-for-4 from beyond the arc while adding four rebounds, three assists, and one steal. Mann's […]
Alex Fischbein 2 years agoJevon Carter Capitalizes In Spot Start Against Chicago
Milwaukee Bucks guard Jevon Carter filled in for the injured Pat Connaughton and Khris Middleton and he capitalized on the situation for fantasy managers everywhere. He ended the game with 22 points, six rebounds, six assists, and one steal while shooting 9-for-13 from the floor and 4-for-5 from three. Any time Carter sees a spot-star, […]
Alex Fischbein 2 years agoNikola Vucevic Posts Big Double-Double In Loss
Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic registered his 37th double-double of the season during the team's 12-point loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday. The 32-year-old posted 22 points, 16 rebounds, and three assists while shooting 8-for-20 from the floor and 2-for-6 from beyond the arc. Now that DeMar DeRozan has hit quite the rough patch, […]
Alex Fischbein 2 years agoBrook Lopez Drops 33 Points On Chicago
Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez put up a season-high during a 112-100 win over the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night. The 34-year-old finished with 33 points, seven rebounds, two assists, and four blocks on 13-for-18 shooting overall and 3-for-6 from deep. Lopez has been one of the best centers for both rebounds and threes in […]
Alex Fischbein 2 years agoNorman Powell Ruled Out For Thursday
Los Angeles Clippers forward Norman Powell (injury management) will get the night off on Thursday as he receives some injury management on his right knee. As of right now, Powell is the only player on the roster appearing on the injury report, so the rest of the team looks good to go. With Powell sidelined, […]
Alex Fischbein 2 years agoKyle Anderson Questionable On Thursday Versus Wizards
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson (back) is suffering from back spasms and has officially been tagged as questionable for the team's last game before the All-Star break. The 29-year-old has battled back issues for a little while this season, but he was able to suit up in both of the last two games following a […]
Alex Fischbein 2 years agoRudy Gobert Receives Another Questionable Tag On Thursday
Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (groin) continues to collect questionable tags while he still suffers from groin soreness stemming from a groin strain a little while ago. He was questionable before the last two contests but ended up playing close to 30 minutes in each. Fantasy managers should watch for any news right before tipoff […]
Alex Fischbein 2 years agoClippers Receive Permission To Talk To Russell Westbrook
Utah Jazz guard Russell Westbrook has yet to suit up since the deal that sent him from the Los Angeles Lakers to Utah. His name has been in the rumor mill as he's one of the most talented players currently hitting the buyout market. As reported by Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Los Angeles […]
Alex Fischbein 2 years agoKevin Love Finalizing Buyout From Cleveland
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love is working on finalizing a contract buyout with the team, as reported by The Athletic. As of right now, the Miami Heat are expected to be one of the suitors in line to bring in his services. The former fifth overall pick fell out of the rotation lately, as he […]
Alex Fischbein 2 years agoJoe Mazzulla Officially Named Celtics Head Coach
The Boston Celtics have officially removed the interim tag from Joe Mazzulla and have named him their 19th coach in franchise history. Many assumed that he was just going to remain the head coach moving forward as all of the rumors are swirling on a landing spot for Ime Udoka, but now it's official that […]
Alex Fischbein 2 years agoAl Horford Back On Wednesday Against Detroit
Boston Celtics forward Al Horford (knee) is no longer on the injury report and should be back in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Detroit Pistons. The veteran big man missed the first half of the back-to-back with some knee soreness, which now seems like it was more of just a rest day rather […]
Alex Fischbein 2 years agoJayson Tatum Off Of The Injury Report On Wednesday
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum has been removed from the injury report and is expected to be back in his normal starting role on Wednesday against the Detroit Pistons. The 24-year-old MVP candidate was sidelined with a non-COVID illness on Tuesday but it looks like it wasn't too serious. With Tatum back in the fold, […]
Alex Fischbein 2 years agoMarcus Smart Removed From Injury Report On Wednesday
Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart is set to return from his ankle injury on Wednesday that kept him out for the last 11 games. He's not even listed on the injury report at all so that sounds like he shouldn't have any restrictions headed into this game. With Derrick White (ear) having some ear pain […]
Alex Fischbein 2 years agoDerrick White Not Likely To Suit Up On Wednesday
Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (ear) was held back in Milwaukee after the team's loss on Tuesday to the Bucks. After leading the team to a bigger fight than the Bucks expected, he went to an ear specialist after having trouble hearing out of his left ear. The rest of the team flew back to […]
Alex Fischbein 2 years agoRicky Rubio Officially Questionable Against 76ers
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio (illness) did not participate in shootaround on Wednesday and is still dealing with a non-COVID illness, which has landed him on the injury report as questionable. The 32-year-old seems to get a game off every few games while being eased back on to the court, so it wouldn't be surprising […]
Alex Fischbein 2 years agoLauri Markkanen Questionable On Wednesday Against Memphis
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (knee) has been tagged as questionable with left knee soreness for their game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday. While the 25-year-old hasn't missed a game since mid-January, this could turn out to be the perfect time for a rest game ahead of the All-Star break. Fantasy managers will want […]
Alex Fischbein 2 years agoMalik Monk Sidelined On Tuesday Versus Phoenix
Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (ankle) was forced to miss the team's last contest against the Dallas Mavericks as he had to exit the game before with an ankle sprain. Now, ahead of their contest against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday, he's already ruled out as they won't risk his health for later on this […]
Alex Fischbein 2 years agoPrecious Achiuwa Tagged As Questionable Against Orlando
Toronto Raptors forward Precious Achiuwa (ankle) has been given the questionable tag for Tuesday's game with a right ankle sprain. The 23-year-old has been starting throughout the whole month of February and has turned in a quality fantasy contributor as he enters the top 200 for the first time in nine-category leagues. If he can't […]
Alex Fischbein 2 years agoGary Trent Jr. Still Uncertain Due To Calf Strain
Toronto Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr. (calf) is still suffering from a calf strain and could miss his second consecutive game if he still feels pain during the shootaround and warm up. Trent was unable to suit up in the team's win over Detroit on Sunday, so fantasy managers will want to stay tuned for […]
Alex Fischbein 2 years agoCole Anthony Questionable On Tuesday Against Toronto
Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony (wrist) was a last-minute subtraction from the lineup on Monday and his status is up in the air for the second half of their back-to-back. Since this is their last contest before All-Star weekend, Orlando could opt to go the safe route and just let him sit out one more. […]
Alex Fischbein 2 years agoJonathan Isaac Sidelined For Injury Management On Tuesday
Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (injury management) has been downgraded to out on Tuesday against the Toronto Raptors for left knee injury management. The Magic will continue to be very cautious with Isaac's recovery process as he's seen major injuries in every season but one in his NBA career so far. While he's out on […]
Alex Fischbein 2 years agoAl Horford And Robert Williams III Questionable On Tuesday
Boston Celtics big men Al Horford (knee) and Robert Williams III (ankle) are the latest starters on the team to join the injury report while they're both questionable for right knee swelling and left ankle soreness, respectively. At this rate, the Celtics may just use this current back-to-back as a rest period, since these will […]
Alex Fischbein 2 years agoJayson Tatum Ruled Out On Tuesday Against Milwaukee
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (illness) will not play on Tuesday against the Milwaukee Bucks due to a non-COVID illness. This could result in an interesting shake-up in the Eastern Conference standings as the Bucks sit just one and a half games back from the Celtics for the first seed. Since Jaylen Brown (face) and […]
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