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Aron Baynes Drills Career-High Four Triples In 20-Point Effort
Phoenix Suns center Aron Baynes continued to prove himself a revelation in the absence of Deandre Ayton on Saturday during the team’s win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Baynes, who made just one three-point bucket over his first five seasons in the league, sunk four threes during a 20-point outing. He also dished out four assists […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoDevin Booker Delivers Team-High 21 Points In Victory
Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker paced his club with 21 points on 8-for-13 shooting during its victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday. Despite his efficient night shooting the ball, Booker added just two assists and one rebound, while turning the ball over five times. With the addition of Ricky Rubio to the mix […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoJeff Teague Notches Season-High 13 Assists In Victory
Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Jeff Teague appeared comfortable playing his first game of 2019-20 without star Karl-Anthony Towns by his side, racking 13 assists across 28 minutes Saturday during his team’s win over Washington. In addition to Minnesota being 32 points better than the Wizards during Teague’s time on the floor, he also added 15 […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoBruce Brown Jr. Pours In Career-High 22 Points During Win
Detroit Pistons shooting guard Bruce Brown Jr. served as the team’s de facto point guard during their victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday. Despite that, Brown fired up a career-high 20 shots from the field, which he parlayed into another a career high, the 22 points that he collected. Without Reggie Jackson, Derrick Rose […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoLuke Kennard Drops 24 Points In Career-High-Tying 37 Minutes
Detroit Pistons shooting guard/small forward Luke Kennard was tasked with tying his career high of 37 minutes Saturday against the Brooklyn Nets and he utilized that time on the floor to log 24 points on 8-for-19 shooting, including going 3-for-7 from long range. The sharpshooter has seen his performance fluctuate early on in the year, […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoJaren Jackson Jr. Scuffles Before Leaving Due To Injury
Memphis Grizzlies power forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr. dealt with foul trouble and inconsistency prior to leaving Saturday’s contest versus Phoenix due to a right knee injury. He collected seven points and just one rebound, adding three blocks in addition to his four turnovers. Brandon Clarke took advantage of Jackson’s absence and figures to see a […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoKyrie Irving Records First Triple-Double Of Season
Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving overcame a night in which he went 0-for-6 from three-point range to record a 20-point triple-double Saturday versus the Detroit Pistons, his first in 2019-20. The 11 rebounds that he snatched during the performance tied his career high, which he accomplished just one other time, March 16 versus Atlanta […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoAndre Drummond Logs Third Consecutive 20-20 Game In Win
Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond delivered another incredible performance during Saturday’s victory over the Brooklyn Nets, collecting 25 points, 20 rebounds, six assists, five blocks and three steals. Drummond has been arguably the best fantasy performer in the league through the first two weeks, consistently delivering gaudy numbers no matter the opponent. After leading the […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoTaurean Prince Buries Five Triples During 20-Point Night
Brooklyn Nets small/power forward Taurean Prince knocked down multiple threes for the sixth consecutive game to open the season Saturday against the Detroit Pistons. Prince has a commanding grip on the power forward slot for Brooklyn, having tied for the team high with 20 points. After having grabbed 12 rebounds in his last outing, Prince […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoChris Paul Dishes Out Season-High Nine Assists
Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul has made a career out of setting up teammates and he had his best evening to date in that department as a member of the Thunder on Saturday. Paul, who played just 29 minutes, recorded nine assists in addition to 15 points, adding in three steals for good […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoNerlens Noel Swats Six Shots During Start
Oklahoma City Thunder power forward/center Nerlens Noel took advantage of the absence of Steven Adams on Saturday against the New Orleans Pelicans, collecting six blocked shots, his most in a single contest since March 24, 2015, during his rookie year with Philadelphia. After collecting a double-double in his first start of the year last time […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoJahlil Okafor Records First Double-Double Of Season In Defeat
New Orleans Pelicans center Jahlil Okafor made his third consecutive start Saturday during his team’s loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder and notched his first double-double of the year by scoring 15 points and snagging 12 rebounds. He further packed the stat sheet by adding three assists and blocking two shots. After starring in spurts […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoJosh Hart Ties Career High With 15 Rebounds
New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard/small forward Josh Hart logged 30 minutes off the bench during Saturday’s loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder and parlayed that time on the floor into his second double-double of the season. Hart tied his career high by snatching 15 rebounds in addition to scoring 12 points and adding three assists. […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoShai Gilgeous-Alexander Drops Team-High 23 Points In Win
Oklahoma City Thunder point/shooting guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continued his scorching start to the 2019-20 campaign by collecting 23 points on 8-for-14 shooting during Saturday’s win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Gilgeous-Alexander has now collected better than 20 points in four of his first six contests, seemingly taking the next step offensively during his age-21 campaign. […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoGrayson Allen Ruled Out For Remainder Of Saturday
Memphis Grizzlies point/shooting guard Grayson Allen departed from Saturday’s game against the Phoenix Suns due to a rolled left ankle. He played 10 minutes off the bench before leaving the game, piling up seven points in addition to snagging one rebound and dishing out one assist. Allen has been aggressive as a reserve since joining […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoZach Collins To Undergo Shoulder Surgery
Portland Trail Blazers power forward/center Zach Collins will have his dislocated left shoulder operated on, stunting any fantasy momentum that he had acquired at the start of the year. Having moved into the starting five, Collins is now likely facing an extended absence due to the injury and can safely be dropped in the vast […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoEd Davis To Miss At Least One Month Due To Injury
Utah Jazz power forward/center Ed Davis is expected to be sidelined for at least the next month due to a left fibula fracture that he suffered during play Friday. Davis has delivered relatively little off the bench for Utah through the first six games of the season, with his departure unlikely to drastically change much […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoEmmanuel Mudiay Ruled Out For Sunday’s Game
Utah Jazz point guard Emmanuel Mudiay will miss his first contest of the season Sunday against the Los Angeles Clippers due to left hamstring tightness. Mudiay has settled into his role as the team’s backup point guard, although he retains fantasy value in only the deepest formats due to his capped minutes. Without him suiting […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoMatthew Dellavedova Will Miss Sunday’s Contest
Cleveland Cavaliers point/shooting guard Matthew Dellavedova will miss his second consecutive game when his squad suits up Sunday against Dallas due to personal reasons. Dellavedova retains very little fantasy value, having gone scoreless in two of his first four contests. His absence will likely allow Brandon Knight to see some minutes off of the bench, […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoDraymond Green Set To Miss Multiple Games Due To Injury
Golden State Warriors power forward/center Draymond Green had already been ruled out for Saturday’s game against Charlotte before the news came down that he would miss more time than that. Due to a torn ligament in his left index finger, Green is expected to miss the “next few games,” which will further hamper a Golden […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoBrandon Clarke Cleared To Suit Up Saturday
Memphis Grizzlies power forward/center Brandon Clarke has been given the green light to play Saturday against the Phoenix Suns after having been questionable for most of the day due to a back injury. The start to Clarke’s career has been impressive, having scored in double digits in each of his past three games. Despite his […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoD'Angelo Russell Ruled Out For Saturday’s Contest
Golden State Warriors point/shooting guard D'Angelo Russell will miss Saturday’s game against the Charlotte Hornets due to a sprained right ankle that he suffered during Friday’s contest. His absence will leave Golden State extremely short-handed with Ky Bowman and Jordan Poole set to serve as the team’s starting backcourt. Russell has figured to be in […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoHarry Giles Questionable To Make Season Debut
Sacramento Kings power forward/center Harry Giles has once again picked up a questionable designation as it pertains to making his potential season debut. His sore left knee has his status up in the air for Sunday’s matchup with the New York Knicks, with the 21-year-old having missed each of the team’s first six games. It’s […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoMaximilian Kleber Questionable For Sunday With Knee Ailment
Dallas Mavericks power forward/center Maximilian Kleber is listed as questionable to suit up for Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers due to a sore right knee. Kleber logged 31 minutes off the bench during Friday’s loss to the Lakers, but apparently is hampered coming out of that contest. Should Dallas opt to play it safe, […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoElfrid Payton Will Miss Third Straight Contest
New York Knicks point guard Elfrid Payton is slated to miss Sunday’s game against the Sacramento Kings due to a strained right hamstring. The injury has now forced Payton to the sidelines for three consecutive outings, paving the way for RJ Barrett to continue seeing the lion’s share of duties at the point guard slot, […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoBrandon Ingram Likely To Miss Second Half On Saturday
New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard/small forward Brandon Ingram has been deemed doubtful to return to Saturday’s contest against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to a head contusion. After playing 13 minutes in the first half, Ingram did not take the floor for second-half warm-ups. Having accrued seven points on 3-for-5 shooting, the high-octane scorer also […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoHassan Whiteside To Miss Sunday’s Contest
Portland Trail Blazers center Hassan Whiteside will officially be in street clothes for Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers due to a bone bruise on his left knee. Whiteside’s prospects of suiting up did not sound high after being unable to practice Saturday, which should pave the way for Skal Labissiere to see minutes at […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoDerrick Rose, Tim Frazier Both Ruled Out For Saturday’s Game
Detroit Pistons point guards Derrick Rose and Tim Frazier will both miss Saturday’s contest against the Brooklyn Nets, with Rose’s right hamstring and Frazier’s right shoulder keeping them out of the equation. With Reggie Jackson already slated to miss the next month, expect Langston Galloway to get all of the minutes that he can handle […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoDennis Smith Jr. Has Status Up In Air For Sunday
New York Knicks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. is officially listed as questionable for Sunday’s contest against the Sacramento Kings due to personal reasons. With Elfrid Payton already ruled out, Frank Ntilikina already figures to see significant minutes, even as RJ Barrett is likely to start at point guard. Smith has missed each of New […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoMichael Carter-Williams Ruled Out For Saturday’s Contest
Orlando Magic point guard Michael Carter-Williams will miss Saturday’s game against the Denver Nuggets due to a left hip contusion. His absence will likely pave the way for Markelle Fultz to see additional run off the bench. Carter-Williams has now missed each of the past two games, having played a marginal role as a reserve […]
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