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Willie Cauley-Stein Will Suit Up Saturday
Golden State Warriors center Willie Cauley-Stein has been given the green light to play in Saturday’s game versus the Detroit Pistons after having previously been tagged as questionable due to an illness that kept him sidelined for each of his team’s two previous games. Cauley-Stein has started each of the last 30 games that he […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoAlex Caruso Questionable To Play Sunday
Los Angeles Lakers point/shooting guard Alex Caruso is listed as questionable to play in Sunday’s contest versus the Detroit Pistons due to right calf tightness. Caruso missed the Lakers’ previous contest, with Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Troy Daniels likely to absorb his small minutes allotment. Caruso has averaged just 5.4 points per game off the bench […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoJustise Winslow Questionable To Make Return Sunday
Miami Heat point guard/small forward Justise Winslow has missed each of his team’s previous 14 games due to a lower-back bruise, but he is questionable to return to the floor for Sunday’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Winslow’s return would cap the fantasy value of standout rookie Kendrick Nunn, as Miami’s fifth-year wing has […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoAndrew Wiggins, Jeff Teague Both Questionable For Sunday
The Minnesota Timberwolves have a whopping five players tagged as questionable to participate in Sunday’s game versus the Cleveland Cavaliers. Andrew Wiggins and Jeff Teague join Karl-Anthony Towns, Noah Vonleh and Treveon Graham on the list, with Minnesota once again in position to be the team most integral to constructing a DFS lineup. Wiggins has […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoBradley Beal To Miss Another Contest With Leg Injury
Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal will miss his fourth contest in the team’s last five games on Saturday versus the Denver Nuggets due to lower right leg soreness. Beal’s absence will once again pave the way for Jordan McRae to enter the starting five and retain his short-term value while Beal remains on the […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoCam Reddish To Miss Saturday’s Contest
Atlanta Hawks shooting guard/small forward Cam Reddish has been ruled out for Saturday’s game versus the Indiana Pacers due to a right wrist sprain. Reddish joins John Collins and Jabari Parker as regulars who are also inactive, leaving Trae Young with what should be a massive workload on the offensive end of the floor. Owners […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoBruce Brown Jr. Set To Suit Up Saturday
Detroit Pistons point/shooting guard Bruce Brown Jr. missed practice Friday, but isn’t in doubt of missing Saturday’s game versus the Golden State Warriors. Having shifted to a bench role in three of his last four appearances, Brown has actually seen more playing time as a reserve, having averaged 11 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4.0 assists […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoDonte Divincenzo To Rest For Saturday’s Game
Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard/small forward Donte Divincenzo has started each of Milwaukee’s past 10 games, but will be rested for Saturday’s contest versus the San Antonio Spurs. With Wesley Matthews not listed on the injury report, he appears the likely candidate to jump back into the starting five, even if his DFS prospects are capped […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoBlake Griffin, Markieff Morris Both Ruled Out For Saturday
The Detroit Pistons will once again be without the power-forward duo of Blake Griffin and Markieff Morris for Saturday’s contest versus the Golden State Warriors. Griffin’s absence marks his third straight game sidelined due to a knee ailment, while Morris will miss his fourth game in a row due to a foot injury. Head coach […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoBogdan Bogdanovic Unlikely To Suit Up Saturday
Sacramento Kings shooting guard/small forward Bogdan Bogdanovic missed practice Friday and is officially tagged as doubtful to play in Saturday’s game versus the New Orleans Pelicans due to a sore ankle. Bogdanovic has oscillated between questionable and active for the better part of a week and finally appears in line to miss a contest for […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoAndre Drummond On Track To Play Saturday
Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond may have missed practice Friday, but that does not appear to be keeping him from suiting up Saturday versus the Golden State Warriors, as he is not listed on the team’s initial injury report. Trade rumors are swirling around Drummond ahead of Saturday’s contest, forcing owners to keep an eye […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoJohn Collins To Miss Remainder Of Friday’s Contest
Atlanta Hawks power forward/center John Collins has been ruled out for the final quarter and a half of Friday’s game versus the Boston Celtics due to a back contusion after landing hard earlier in the third quarter. Prior to his departure, Collins collected 16 points and eight rebounds across his 22 minutes, shooting 6-for-9 from […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoDennis Smith Jr. To Miss Fourth Consecutive Contest
New York Knicks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. will be sidelined for Friday’s game versus the Phoenix Suns due to a strained left oblique. Smith’s absence marks his fourth straight contest out of the equation, paving the way for Elfrid Payton to continue seeing healthy minutes at the starting point guard slot. After some solid […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoJae Crowder Listed As Questionable For Saturday’s Game
Memphis Grizzlies small/power forward Jae Crowder has picked up a questionable designation ahead of Saturday’s contest versus the Los Angeles Clippers due to left ankle soreness. Crowder was able to make his return from a one-game absence Thursday, so his inclusion on the injury report seems to be rather precautionary. The veteran tied his season […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoPaul George Unlikely To Suit Up Saturday
Los Angeles Clippers small/power forward Paul George has been tagged as doubtful to play in Saturday’s game versus the Memphis Grizzlies due to left hamstring tightness. George has not missed a contest since making his season debut Nov. 14, but his absence should pave the way for Kawhi Leonard to take on a larger offensive […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoElfrid Payton Will Arrive In Time To Start Friday
New York Knicks point guard Elfrid Payton reportedly caught a flight that has allowed him to get to Phoenix in time for Friday’s game versus the Suns. Payton was questionable to play due to personal reasons, but he will retain his role in the starting five for the sixth consecutive contest. He has been dishing […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoMichael Carter-Williams To Miss Considerable Time
Orlando Magic point/shooting guard Michael Carter-Williams missed Friday’s game versus the Miami Heat due to a sprained AC joint in his shoulder, his sixth consecutive contest on the sidelines. Prior to tip-off, head coach Steve Clifford revealed that Carter-Williams’ absence is not close to ending, stating that the backup guard is “quite a ways away” […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoChandler Hutchison On Track To Suit Up Saturday
Chicago Bulls small/power forward Chandler Hutchison will suit up in the G League on Friday night, clearing the way for him to return to the Bulls for Saturday’s game versus the Boston Celtics. Hutchison last suited up for Chicago on Nov. 27, having missed the team’s last 16 contests due to shoulder soreness. How quickly […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoDejounte Murray To Miss Saturday’s Game
San Antonio Spurs point/shooting guard Dejounte Murray has been ruled out for Saturday’s contest versus the Milwaukee Bucks due to personal reasons. Murray has started each of San Antonio’s nine previous games and averaged 12.4 points, 4.9 rebounds and 4.3 assists in that stretch. His absence likely paves the way for Patty Mills, Bryn Forbes […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoDelon Wright Has Status Up In The Air For Saturday’s Game
Dallas Mavericks point/shooting guard Delon Wright is questionable to suit up for Saturday’s contest versus the Charlotte Hornets due to foot soreness. Wright has averaged 7.8 points per contest primarily off the bench this season, on pace to shoot a new career-best 48.4 percent from the field overall. With his contributions across the stat sheet […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoWillie Cauley-Stein Tagged As Questionable For Saturday
Golden State Warriors center Willie Cauley-Stein has picked up a questionable designation for Saturday’s game versus the Detroit Pistons due to an illness. Cauley-Stein has been sidelined for each of Golden State’s past two games, with Marquese Chriss having entered the starting five and becoming a solid short-term fantasy asset. Despite having started 30 consecutive […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoD'Angelo Russell Ruled Out For Saturday’s Contest
Golden State Warriors point/shooting guard D'Angelo Russell will miss his third straight game Saturday versus the Detroit Pistons due to a shoulder contusion. Russell’s absence has paved the way for Alec Burks to take on a considerable offensive role, which should once again be the case versus the Pistons, even as others such as Glenn […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoJabari Parker Cleared To Make Return Friday
Atlanta Hawks small/power forward Jabari Parker will get back onto the floor for Friday’s outing against the Boston Celtics following a three-game absence due to a throat infection. After becoming a fantasy commodity as a starter throughout November and early December, Parker has essentially lost all of his fantasy value with John Collins’ return to […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoFrank Kaminsky To Miss Third Straight Contest
Phoenix Suns power forward/center Frank Kaminsky has been ruled out for Friday’s game versus the New York Knicks due to knee soreness. Kaminsky’s absence marks his third consecutive game on the sidelines with Cameron Johnson and Cheick Diallo likely to continue absorbing his minutes, although neither presents a particularly appealing DFS option. After starting 13 […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoAaron Gordon Cleared To Rejoin Starting Five Friday
Orlando Magic small/power forward Aaron Gordon has been given the green light to suit up for Friday’s game versus the Miami Heat, as he will reclaim his role in the starting five following a two-game absence due to an Achilles ailment. Gordon’s return is fortuitous for Orlando, who lost fellow frontcourt member Jonathan Isaac for […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoGorgui Dieng Continues Strong Stretch With 15-Point Outing
Minnesota Timberwolves power forward/center Gorgui Dieng remained in the starting five in place of Karl-Anthony Towns for Wednesday’s loss to the Milwaukee Bucks and logged 15 points despite a 4-for-14 shooting effort. Dieng was limited to just 24 minutes, which should bode well for his playing time in the second leg of the team's back-to-back […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoShabazz Napier Buries Four Triples Amid 22-Point Outing
Minnesota Timberwolves point/shooting guard Shabazz Napier led his team in scoring for the second consecutive game with 22 points during Wednesday’s loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. Without Karl-Anthony Towns, Andrew Wiggins or Jeff Teague active, Napier stepped into starting duties once again and finished 7-for-13 from the field overall and tied his season high with […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoBrook Lopez Swats Six Shots To Kick Off New Year
Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez has reinvented himself before to remain an impact player in the league, and he appears to have done so again in 2019-20, as he notched six blocked shots during Wednesday’s win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. On pace to set a new career high with 2.5 blocks per game, Lopez has […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoJaylen Nowell, Naz Reid Shine In Reserve Roles
With injuries tearing through the Minnesota roster, the rookie duo of Jaylen Nowell and Naz Reid combined to provide some offensive thump during Wednesday’s loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. For Nowell, it was the best outing of his career to this point, dropping a career-high 12 points on 4-for-11 shooting in just 16 minutes. Reid, […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoGiannis Antetokounmpo Notches Dominant Double-Double
Milwaukee Bucks small/power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo swatted away a last-second shot to seal his team’s victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday. Antetokounmpo has made a habit of posting monstrous double-double numbers this season, with his outing versus Minnesota no different; he accrued 32 points, 17 rebounds, four assists and two blocks in 31 minutes […]
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