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Klay Thompson Splashes Season-Best Eight Threes, 38 Points
Golden State Warriors small forward Klay Thompson had his entire offensive arsenal firing during Saturday's win over the Bucks as he set new season highs with 38 points and eight made triples. While Stephen Curry was held under wraps for a season-low eight points, Thompson became the focal point and shot 15-for-24 overall, all while […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoChristian Wood On Track To Return For Sunday’s Game
Houston Rockets center Christian Wood (illness) is expected to suit up for Sunday's contest against the Pelicans, ending a three-game stint on the sidelines due to an illness. Alperen Sengun was the primary beneficiary of Wood's absence, with the rookie likely to revert to his role among the second unit. Wood was enjoying an uptick […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJeremy Lamb, Maurice Harkless Questionable For Saturday
Sacramento Kings small forward Jeremy Lamb (hip) and power forward Maurice Harkless (ankle) have been deemed questionable to suit up for Saturday's game against Utah. Lamb has missed the past three outings, while Harkless has been down the past six. Prior to his hip ailment, Lamb had carved out a solid role among the second […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoFrank Ntilikina Returns To Action For Friday’s Game
Dallas Mavericks point/shooting guard Frank Ntilikina (illness) has been cleared to suit up for Friday's contest against Houston. Ntilikina has played just eight minutes across the Mavs' past eight outings. It's unclear if the 23-year-old will face any kind of minutes cap in his return, but he could be utilized with elevated frequency due to […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoObi Toppin Will Miss Friday’s Game
New York Knicks power forward Obi Toppin (hamstring) has been ruled out for Friday's contest against the Grizzlies, his fifth consecutive absence due to a strained left hamstring. Toppin's absence in the frontcourt, along with that of Nerlens Noel's (foot), has left Taj Gibson and Jericho Sims as the team's primary big men off the […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoNaji Marshall Draws First Start Of Season Friday
New Orleans Pelicans small forward Naji Marshall has been elevated to the starting five for the first time this year for Friday's matchup vs. Charlotte. Marshall gets the promotion with Brandon Ingram (hamstring) and C.J. McCollum (health and safety protocols) currently sidelined. Marshall has begun to get consistent minutes among the second unit over the […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoAnfernee Simons Will Miss At Least 1-2 Weeks Due To Injury
Portland Trail Blazers point guard Anfernee Simons (knee) has been shut down for the time being, with the team set to re-evaluate the 22-year-old in the next one to two weeks. Simons is battling mild patellar tendinopathy in his left knee, an ailment which could keep him out for the remainder of the season. Already […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoGrant Williams Receives Green Light To Suit Up Friday
Boston Celtics small/power forward Grant Williams (illness) has been cleared to play in Friday's game against the Pistons. Williams has emerged as a significant contributor for Boston over the past month, having averaged 10.4 PPG while shooting 45.5 behind the arc over his last nine outings. He presents a tricky DFS asset due to his […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJalen Brunson, Dorian Finney-Smith Ruled Out For Friday
Dallas Mavericks point/shooting guard Jalen Brunson (thigh) and small/power forward Dorian Finney-Smith (arm) have been deemed unavailable to suit up for Friday's contest against Houston. Spencer Dinwiddie and Josh Green have slid into the starting five in the duo's place, with both standing to see significant DFS upside due to the lack of offensive options […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoDillon Brooks Nears Return, Ruled Out Friday
Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard/small forward Dillon Brooks (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Knicks, but he is expected to make his return to action during the team's upcoming road trip, which begins Sunday. Brooks has averaged a career-high 18.4 PPG across his 21 appearances this season, which have been bookended by […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoCaleb Martin Will Miss Friday’s Contest
Miami Heat small forward Caleb Martin (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Cavaliers due to a hyperextended left knee. Head coach Erik Spoelstra noted that while Martin pushed to suit up, the team made the call to give him at least one more day off. Without Martin on the second unit, […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoDennis Schroder Receives Green Light For Friday’s Game
Houston Rockets point/shooting guard Dennis Schroder (ankle) has been cleared to play in Friday's contest against the Mavericks as he works through a sprained right ankle. Schroder returned from the ailment Wednesday and compiled 12 points across 23 minutes off the bench. Schroder has averaged 11 points and 7.3 assists in seven outings since joining […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJordan McLaughlin Will Miss Friday’s Contest
Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Jordan McLaughlin (groin) has been ruled out for Friday's game vs. Orlando due to a tight right groin. McLaughlin has logged double-digit minutes totals off the bench over Minnesota's past 19 outings, with his absence likely to funnel more minutes and ball-handling duties in the direction of Patrick Beverley and D'Angelo […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJimmy Butler Will Suit Up For Friday’s Contest
Miami Heat small/power forward Jimmy Butler (illness) has been cleared to play in Friday's game vs. the Cavaliers, ending his absence at one outing due to an illness. With Butler back in the mix, Gabe Vincent is set to shift to a limited reserve role. Butler has battled various ailments throughout the year, but he […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoChristian Wood, Jae'Sean Tate Remain Unavailable For Friday
Houston Rockets center Christian Wood (illness) and power forward Jae'Sean Tate (ankle) have been ruled out for Friday's contest against Dallas. The absence marks the third in a row for Wood and second straight for Tate, with the duo paving the way for Alperen Sengun and Kenyon Martin Jr. to see significant minutes and offensive […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoDoug McDermott Will Miss Friday’s Game
San Antonio Spurs small forward Doug McDermott (illness) has been ruled out for Friday's contest vs. the Jazz. McDermott has been a steady asset among the team's starting five this year, but he has not reached the 30-minute threshold since Dec. 12, significantly capping his fantasy appeal in DFS and season-long formats. McDermott's absence, alongside […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoAnthony Edwards Will Suit Up For Friday’s Game
Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Anthony Edwards (knee) has been cleared to take the floor for Friday's contest vs. the Magic. Edwards returned from a four-game absence to log 25 minutes Wednesday, before again earning a questionable designation entering Friday. He remained uber-aggressive on offense despite his capped minutes total, going 7-for-15 from the floor his […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJoshua Primo, Keita Bates-Diop Unlikely To Play Friday
San Antonio Spurs shooting guard Joshua Primo (illness) and power forward Keita Bates-Diop (back) have been listed as doubtful to play in Friday's game vs. Utah. Primo has already been sidelined for one outing due to the illness, with Tre Jones and Josh Richardson absorbing his minutes. Bates-Diop is on track to miss a third […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoCaleb Martin Earns Questionable Tag For Friday’s Contest
Miami Heat small forward Caleb Martin (knee) has been deemed questionable to suit up for Friday's game due to a hyperextended left knee that he sustained Wednesday. A key contributor to Miami's second unit, an absence from Martin could allow Max Strus to slide back into the team's rotation. Martin's statistical output has fluctuated significantly […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoKillian Hayes, Frank Jackson Will Miss Friday’s Contest
Detroit Pistons point guard Killian Hayes (groin) and shooting guard Frank Jackson (back) have been ruled out for Friday's game vs. Boston. Hayes will miss a second straight outing due to a right adductor contusion that he sustained during Monday's outing, having recently enjoyed an elevated role among the second unit with Jackson unavailable. A […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJalen Brunson, Dorian Finney-Smith Questionable For Friday
Dallas Mavericks point/shooting guard Jalen Brunson (thigh) and small/power forward Dorian Finney-Smith (arm) have been listed as questionable to play in Friday's contest vs. Houston. Brunson returned from a one-game absence Wednesday to log 25 minutes, tied for his lowest total in any start this season. Finney-Smith has missed just one outing all year, but […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoDennis Schroder, Jae'Sean Tate Questionable To Play Friday
Houston Rockets point/shooting guard Dennis Schroder (ankle) and power forward Jae'Sean Tate (ankle) have been deemed questionable to take the floor for Friday's contest against Dallas. Schroder returned from a four-game absence to play 23 minutes off the bench Wednesday, which bodes well for his status moving forward. Tate was absent from that same outing, […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoLeBron James, Talen Horton-Tucker Questionable For Friday
Los Angeles Lakers power forward/center LeBron James (knee) and shooting guard/small forward Talen Horton-Tucker (ankle) have been listed as questionable to suit up for Friday's matchup vs. the Wizards. James was able to play through a sore left knee and notch a triple-double across 45 minutes Wednesday, even as he shot 9-for-26 from the floor […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJarred Vanderbilt, Jordan McLaughlin Questionable For Friday
Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Jarred Vanderbilt (quad) and point guard Jordan McLaughlin (groin) have been deemed questionable to suit up for Friday's contest against Orlando. Vanderbilt was held out Wednesday due to a left quad contusion, which allowed Jaden McDaniels to slide into the starting five, a role he would likely retain if Vanderbilt remains […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoRobert Covington Remains Sidelined For Friday’s Game
LA Clippers power forward/center Robert Covington (personal) has been ruled out for Friday's contest vs. the Hawks. Covington has been absent from the Clippers' past three outings, paving the way for Nicolas Batum and Ivica Zubac to snag a handful of additional minutes. Covington has averaged 8.2 points and 5.3 boards in 12 outings since […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoNerlens Noel, Cam Reddish Will Miss Wednesday’s Contest
New York Knicks center Nerlens Noel (foot) and small/power forward Cam Reddish (shoulder) have been ruled out for Wednesday's game vs. Dallas. With Mitchell Robinson (illness) questionable to play, the Knicks could be staring down being significantly short-handed in the frontcourt. Noel's season has been sidetracked by injuries, as his left foot soreness has kept […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoEric Gordon Returns To Action For Wednesday’s Game
Houston Rockets small forward Eric Gordon (hamstring) has not been listed on the team's injury report, allowing him to suit up for Wednesday's contest against the Lakers. Gordon could be in for a substantial offensive workload with four contributing members of Houston's rotation all questionable (Christian Wood, Dennis Schroder, Garrison Mathews, Jae'Sean Tate). While Gordon's […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoDennis Schroder, Garrison Mathews Questionable For Wednesday
Houston Rockets point/shooting guard Dennis Schroder (ankle) and small forward Garrison Mathews (ankle) have been deemed questionable to play in Wednesday's game against the Lakers with respective ankle sprains. Schroder has missed the past four contests due to the ailment, which has opened up additional minutes for Josh Christopher on the second unit. Mathews sustained […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoChristian Wood, Jae'Sean Tate Questionable To Play Wednesday
Houston Rockets center Christian Wood (illness) and power forward Jae'Sean Tate (ankle) have been deemed questionable to suit up for Wednesday's game vs. the Lakers. Wood missed Monday's outing due an illness, having previously ripped off double-doubles in two straight contests. Tate has been a staple of Houston's starting five, but he has seen his […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoLeBron James Earns Questionable Tag For Wednesday
Los Angeles Lakers small forward/center LeBron James (knee) has been listed as questionable to play in Wednesday's game vs. the Rockets as he continues to battle a sore left knee. James was held out of Monday's contest after having erupted for 56 points against Golden State on Saturday. With the Lakers tenuously holding onto a […]
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