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Killian Hayes Likely To Return To Action For Tuesday’s Game
Detroit Pistons point guard Killian Hayes (groin) has been listed as probable to play in Tuesday's contest vs. the Heat. Hayes has missed the Pistons past three outings due to a right abductor contusion, opening up minutes off the bench for Saben Lee. Prior to getting banged up, Hayes was beginning to see more time […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoC.J. McCollum Earns Questionable Tag For Tuesday’s Game
New Orleans Pelicans point/shooting guard C.J. McCollum has been listed as questionable to suit up for Tuesday's contest against the Suns. McCollum has missed each of New Orleans' past two games under the league's health and safety protocols, paving the way for Devonte' Graham to rejoin the starting five. McCollum has been an elite fantasy […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoCameron Johnson Continues Absence For Tuesday’s Game
Phoenix Suns small forward Cameron Johnson (quad) has been ruled out for Tuesday's contest against New Orleans, his sixth consecutive absence due to a right quad contusion. Johnson last played on March 4, when he dropped a career-best 38 points in just 28 minutes. Torrey Craig has largely stepped into his minutes for the time […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoTerance Mann, Luke Kennard Draw Starting Duties Monday
LA Clippers point/shooting guards Terance Mann and Luke Kennard will both be among the team's starting five for Monday's contest against Cleveland. With Reggie Jackson (rest) and Marcus Morris Sr. (rest) both sitting out, Mann and Kennard will jump off the page as upside DFS plays, irrespective of the Cavs' solid defense (fourth-best defensive efficiency). […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoDean Wade Will Miss Monday’s Contest
Cleveland Cavaliers power forward Dean Wade (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Clippers due to a sore right knee. Lamar Stevens will shift into the starting five in place of Wade, although the return of both Caris LeVert (foot) and Lauri Markkanen (ankle) figures to give the Cavs something mirroring their […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoCaris LeVert, Lauri Markkanen Will Suit Up For Monday’s Contest
Cleveland Cavaliers point/shooting guard Caris LeVert (foot) and small/power forward Lauri Markkanen (ankle) have been given the green light to take the floor for Monday's game against the Clippers. LeVert will come off the bench in his return to action and face a minutes restriction, which will allow Lamar Stevens to earn a start in […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoAaron Wiggins Remains Sidelined For Monday’s Contest
Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Aaron Wiggins (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's game vs. Charlotte, marking his second consecutive absence. Prior to his illness, Wiggins had cracked the starting rotation with consistency and logged a career-high 25-point performance last Wednesday. Without him on the wing, Aleksej Pokusevski should continue to see a significant […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoRajon Rondo Will Miss Monday’s Game
Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Rajon Rondo (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's contest vs. the Clippers due to a sprained right ankle. Rondo returned from a five-game absence to play in Cleveland's three most recent outings, although he combined for just 11 points and nine assists off the bench. If Caris LeVert (foot) is […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoCaris LeVert, Lauri Markkanen Earn Questionable Tags Monday
Cleveland Cavaliers point/shooting guard Caris LeVert (foot) and small/power forward Lauri Markkanen (ankle) have been deemed questionable to suit up for Monday's game against the Clippers. LeVert has been sidelined for the past nine outings, having appeared in just four contests since his acquisition in early February. Markkanen missed Saturday's game, which was the second […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJeremy Lamb Will Miss Monday’s Contest
Sacramento Kings small forward Jeremy Lamb (personal) has been ruled out for Monday's game vs. the Bulls. Lamb returned from a three-outing absence to play 13 minutes off the bench Saturday, a slightly decreased role from what he held over his first five Kings appearances. Lamb's production has trended downward over the past three years, […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoAndrew Wiggins Earns Questionable Tag For Monday’s Game
Golden State Warriors small forward Andrew Wiggins (illness) has been deemed questionable to suit up for Monday's contest against the Wizards as he battles an illness. Wiggins has reached a recent offensive plateau, enduring a 14-game stretch without having reached the 20-point mark. With Draymond Green returning Monday, Otto Porter Jr. and Jonathan Kuminga are […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoReggie Jackson, Marcus Morris Sr. Will Miss Monday’s Game
LA Clippers point guard Reggie Jackson (rest) and small/power forward Marcus Morris Sr. (rest) have been ruled out for Monday's contest against the Cavaliers. The veterans will get the second leg of a back-to-back off, paving the way for Amir Coffey, Terance Mann, Luke Kennard, and Brandon Boston Jr. to all see significant backcourt and […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoLeBron James Continues To Draw Questionable Tag Monday
Los Angeles Lakers power forward/center LeBron James (knee) has once again been listed as questionable to suit up for Monday's game vs. the Raptors as he battles a sore left knee. James has appeared in each of L.A.'s past three outings despite the designation, although there at least exists the possibility that he could sit […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoDomantas Sabonis On Track To Suit Up For Monday’s Game
Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis (personal) was at the team's shootaround Monday and is expected to return to action for Monday's contest against the Bulls. After serving a one-game suspension, Sabonis missed an additional outing due to personal reasons, with his return set to shift Damian Jones back to the second unit. Sabonis has logged […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoDraymond Green Will Return Monday To Minutes Cap
Golden State Warriors power forward Draymond Green (calf) has been cleared to return to action for Monday's contest vs. Washington, although he will play between just 20-23 minutes in his first game action since Jan. 9. Green has been an invaluable member of the Warriors' defense this season and is on pace to shoot a […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoDevin Booker Drops 30-Point Double-Double Sunday
Phoenix Suns point/shooting guard Devin Booker continued his ascension to All-NBA candidacy during Sunday's win over the Lakers, collecting 30 points and 10 assists across 32 minutes. It marks just the second points/assists double-double for Booker this season, as he also added four steals, four made threes, and two rebounds to his impressive stat line. […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoDoug McDermott, Romeo Langford Will Miss Monday’s Game
San Antonio Spurs small forwards Doug McDermott (ankle) and Romeo Langford (hamstring) have been ruled out for Monday's contest against the Timberwolves. McDermott returned from a one-game absence to start and play just three minutes before departing Saturday; Langford has suited up just once dating back to Feb. 8 due to a hamstring ailment. With […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoCade Cunningham Nearly Logs Triple-Double Sunday
Detroit Pistons shooting guard Cade Cunningham delivered another strong performance in defeat Sunday vs. the Clippers, finishing just a rebound shy of his third career triple-double. Cunningham was able to collect 23 points on 10-for-20 shooting across his 44 minutes, marking his seventh straight game reaching the 20-point plateau. He also reached double-digit assists (10) […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoDeandre Ayton Posts Impressive Double-Double In Victory
Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton logged his 22nd double-double of the year during Sunday's win over the Lakers, finishing with 23 points and 16 rebounds across just 27 minutes of action. Ayton once again delivered a marvelous shooting performance, going 11-for-14 overall, continuing a trend that has seen him shoot 68.8% since Feb. 16. Ayton […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoBrook Lopez Will Return For Monday’s Contest
Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (back) has been cleared to get back onto the floor for Monday's game against the Jazz. Lopez has been sidelined since Opening Night after undergoing back surgery and subsequent rehab. Fantasy managers should temper expectations for the 33-year-old, as Milwaukee will likely attempt to acclimate him to the rotation during […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJonas Valanciunas Drops 32 Points In Just 27 Minutes Sunday
New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas served as his team's offensive focal point during Sunday's win over the Rockets and used that added appeal to deliver one of his strongest performances of the season. Valanciunas only logged 27 minutes primarily due to New Orleans' late lead, but he was able to compile 32 points, 10 […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJoel Embiid Logs Dominant 35-Point, 16-Rebound Outing Sunday
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid may have scuffled from the field to the tune of 9-for-28 shooting during Sunday's win over the Magic, but that didn't impede him from another MVP-like performance: 35 points, 16 rebounds, seven assists, two made threes, and two blocks in 41 minutes of action. Embiid has now reeled off a […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoKevin Durant Erupts For Season-High 53 Points In Win
Brooklyn Nets power forward Kevin Durant has shown virtually no rust in his return to action, delivering one of the premier offensive games of his career during Sunday's victory over the Knicks. Durant finished with a season-high 53 points on 19-for-37 shooting, marking his highest regular-season scoring total since Jan. 17, 2014, while he was […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoTrae Young Drops 47 Points During Win Sunday
Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young was sizzling offensively during Sunday's victory over the Pacers, compiling 47 points on a tremendously efficient 13-for-20 shooting performance. Young accumulated 33 points and six made threes by halftime, also finishing the outing a perfect 14-for-14 from the free-throw stripe. The performance marks Young's seventh effort exceeding the 40-point […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoLeBron James, Talen Horton-Tucker Questionable To Play Sunday
Los Angeles Lakers power forward/center LeBron James (knee) and shooting guard/small forward Talen Horton-Tucker (ankle) have popped up on the injury report for Sunday's game against the Suns with questionable designations. James missed one outing earlier in the week with a sore left knee, but he has since returned to post a triple-double, followed by […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoDanny Green Remains Sidelined For Sunday’s Game
Philadelphia 76ers small forward Danny Green (finger) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Magic as he continues to work his way back from a laceration on his left middle finger. Green's absence among the second unit paves the way for Shake Milton, Furkan Korkmaz, and Isaiah Joe to take on slightly elevated […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJalen Suggs, Mo Bamba Questionable To Suit Up Sunday
Orlando Magic point/shooting guard Jalen Suggs (ankle) and center Mo Bamba (calf) have been tagged as questionable to play in Sunday's game against Philadelphia. Both players were able to take the floor Friday, although Suggs has missed two outings over the past 10 days due to an ankle ailment. Bamba's status is arguably more relevant […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoDe'Aaron Fox Posts Enormous 41-Point Double-Double In Defeat
Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox took on elevated offensive duties during Saturday's loss to the Jazz without Domantas Sabonis (personal) in the mix and parlayed that role into a 41-point, 11-assist outing that ranks as arguably his best of the year. Fox tied his season high with 32 shot attempts, 15 of which he […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJordan Clarkson Drops Career-High 45 Points In Win Saturday
Since joining the Utah Jazz, point guard Jordan Clarkson has emerged as one of the league's most consistent scoring options off the bench. He took that role to another level in Saturday's victory over the Kings, where he erupted for 45 points on 15-for-21 shooting overall, setting a new career best for a single game […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJosh Hart Erupts For Career-High 44-Point Showing Saturday
Portland Trail Blazers small forward Josh Hart had far and away the best offensive night of his career to this point during Saturday's victory over Washington. Hart, whose previous career high in scoring was 30 points, sizzled en route to a 44-point performance on 15-for-21 shooting overall. To cap off one of the more all-around […]
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