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Nik Stauskas Scuffles Offensively In Cavs Debut
Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard Nik Stauskas finally got to settle in and play some basketball after a week that saw him traded three times. Stauskas logged 20 minutes off the bench, and playing for the first time since Jan. 26, went 1-for-9 from the floor overall, including 1-for-7 from deep. He finished with three points […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoKevin Love Nearly Logs Double-Double In 16 Minutes
Cleveland Cavaliers power forward Kevin Love saw his minutes total bumped up to 16 for Monday’s victory over the New York Knicks, yet he still almost managed to log his first double-double since Oct. 24. Love finished with 14 points on 4-for-10 shooting, also snatching nine rebounds. His last chance before the All-Star break to […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoKadeem Allen Erupts For Career-High 25 Points
New York Knicks point/shooting guard Kadeem Allen came off the bench during Monday’s loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers and dropped a career-high 25 points on 10-for-16 shooting. The Knicks will take a shot of enthusiasm offensively from wherever they can get, and Allen filled that role Monday, also dishing six assists, which tied his career […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoCollin Sexton Drops Team-High 20 Points In Win
It wasn’t a fancy performance by any means, but Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Collin Sexton got to the 20-point mark during Monday’s victory over the New York Knicks. Sexton led the offensive attack during his 39 minutes, finishing 7-for-21 from the field overall, including going 2-for-8 from deep. His assist total remains startlingly consistent, having […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoLarry Nance Jr. Rattles Off Impressive Double-Double
Cleveland Cavaliers power forward/center Larry Nance Jr. got the start at center during Monday’s win over the New York Knicks and capitalized on the absence of fellow big men Tristan Thompson and Ante Zizic to record his sixth straight double-double to the tune of 15 points and 16 rebounds. Nance Jr. finished 5-for-6 from the […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoWesley Iwundu Picks Up Questionable Tag For Tuesday
Orlando Magic small forward Wesley Iwundu has been tagged as questionable to play in Tuesday’s game versus the New Orleans Pelicans due to a head contusion. Iwundu has seen at least 18 minutes in each of his last five contests, having stepped into a bench role with the club after the departure of Jonathon Simmons. […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoAndre Iguodala Listed As Questionable For Tuesday
Golden State Warriors small forward Andre Iguodala has picked up a questionable designation for Tuesday’s game versus the Utah Jazz due to left hamstring tightness. The injury kept Iguodala out of Sunday’s win over the Miami Heat, with Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson merely logging more minutes, as opposed to any reserves getting additional run. […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoJosh Hart Ruled Out Through All-Star Break
Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Josh Hart will miss Tuesday’s game against the Atlanta Hawks due to right knee tendinitis. The move will likely allow for Reggie Bullock and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to continue seeing additional minutes at the two-guard spot. Hart wraps up his first half having averaged 8.5 points and 3.9 rebounds across 26.4 […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoPaul Millsap Cleared To Take Floor Monday
Denver Nuggets power forward Paul Millsap has been given the thumbs up to play in Monday’s contest versus the Miami Heat, returning after a three-game absence due to right ankle soreness. The move will likely stunt any DFS value that Mason Plumlee had having entered the starting five in Millsap’s place, while still backing up […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoKyle Anderson To Remain Out Tuesday
Memphis Grizzlies small forward Kyle Anderson will be sidelined for his sixth consecutive game Tuesday versus the San Antonio Spurs due to right shoulder soreness. Memphis has been taking Anderson’s injury on a game-by-game basis, but with fantasy crunch time approaching in many season-long leagues, owners are likely best served sending Anderson back out on […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoElfrid Payton Up In The Air For Tuesday
New Orleans Pelicans point guard Elfrid Payton has picked up a questionable designation ahead of Tuesday’s contest versus the Orlando Magic due to the right ankle sprain that has kept him out for the previous seven games. To be specific, head coach Alvin Gentry deemed Payton a “maybe” to play, which sounds much less scientific […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoJahlil Okafor Likely To Make Return Tuesday
New Orleans Pelicans center Jahlil Okafor has missed the previous two contests due to a sprained left ankle, but it appears he’ll be all set to make his return Tuesday against the Orlando Magic as he is not currently listed on the injury report. His role will not likely be anywhere near what it was […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoDennis Schroder To Miss Monday’s Game Due To Personal Reasons
Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Dennis Schroder will be held out of Monday’s contest versus the Portland Trail Blazers due to personal reasons. The team has not announced if Schroder’s absence will be an extended one, although just Thursday’s contest versus the New Orleans Pelicans remains prior to the All-Star break. Oklahoma City will also […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoJerryd Bayless Cleared To Suit Up Monday
Minnesota Timberwolves point/shooting guard Jerryd Bayless will be available against the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday after having been deemed questionable due to a sore right big toe. Bayless was previously held out of Friday’s game versus New Orleans, although how sizable of a role he sees in his first game back remains up in […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoAndrew Wiggins Ruled Out For Monday’s Contest
Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard/small forward Andrew Wiggins will miss Monday’s game versus the Los Angeles Clippers due to an illness. Luol Deng has been announced to enter the starting five in his place, giving him some DFS potential at his bargain basement price. As for Wiggins, it marks his first absence since Nov. 9, paving […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoDeMarre Carroll Ruled Out For Monday’s Game
Brooklyn Nets small/power forward DeMarre Carroll will be forced to the sidelines for Monday’s contest versus the Toronto Raptors due to left knee soreness. With Carroll unable to suit up against his former team, the likes of Treveon Graham and Rodions Kurucs are in line for more minutes, although Brooklyn boasts a plethora of wing […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoDevonte' Graham To Sit Out Monday’s Contest
Charlotte Hornets point/shooting guard Devonte' Graham will be in street clothes for Monday’s game versus the Indiana Pacers due to an illness. With fellow point man Tony Parker also sidelined, expect the debuting Shelvin Mack to likely serve as the backup to Kemba Walker. Graham has shown flashes of being a solid contributor in his […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoJeff Green Available To Play Monday
Washington Wizards small/power forward Jeff Green will be able to suit up against the Detroit Pistons on Monday after having been tagged as questionable due to a hip ailment that kept him on the sidelines of his club’s most recent contest. Green has received some competition for playing time in the form of Jabari Parker […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoAnte Zizic To Miss Monday’s Game
Cleveland Cavaliers center Ante Zizic will be held back for Monday’s contest versus the New York Knicks due to lower back soreness. Zizic has seen his minutes take a dip over his last two contests, but will miss his first game since Jan. 5, paving the way for Larry Nance Jr. to continue seeing a […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoMyles Turner Cleared To Play Monday
Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner has been given the thumbs up to play in Monday’s contest versus the Charlotte Hornets after having been tagged as questionable due to a right knee injury. Turner had previously expressed optimism at taking the floor and will be able to give it a go Monday. The Pacers’ big man […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoAaron Gordon Set To Start Sunday
Orlando Magic power forward Aaron Gordon has been cleared to play in Sunday’s contest versus the Atlanta Hawks after taking a rough shot to the back during play Saturday. He had been tagged as questionable earlier in the day, but will be able to suit up and there has not been any word of a […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoTyus Jones Unlikely To Make Return For Monday’s Game
Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Tyus Jones has been listed as doubtful to play in Monday’s contest against the Los Angeles Clippers due to a left ankle sprain. The injury has kept Jones on the shelf for the previous 11 contests, although just getting listed on the report as anything but “out” is a step forward […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoJerami Grant To Miss First Contest Of The Year Monday
Oklahoma City Thunder power forward Jerami Grant has been ruled out for Monday’s game versus the Portland Trail Blazers due to a sprained right ankle. Grant has all played in all 55 games for the Thunder this year, 52 of which he has started, so how the team will allocate his minutes is up in […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoJeff Green Tagged As Questionable For Monday’s Game
Washington Wizards small/power forward Jeff Green has picked up a questionable designation ahead of Monday’s contest versus the Detroit Pistons due to a tight left hip. The injury allowed Jabari Parker to leapfrog Green and start the second half of Saturday’s contest, so should Green be held out, look for Parker to see the biggest […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoNikola Mirotic To Continue Absence Monday
Milwaukee Bucks power forward Nikola Mirotic will have to wait to make his debut with his new franchise, as he has already been ruled out for Monday’s game versus the Chicago Bulls. It may have been poetic had Mirotic taken the floor against his original squad, but alas, his right calf strain will keep him […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoGiannis Antetokounmpo All Clear For Monday’s Game
Milwaukee Bucks small forward Giannis Antetokounmpo should be a full-go for Monday’s contest versus the Chicago Bulls, after having sat out Saturday’s game due to right knee soreness. It appears Antetokounmpo was just getting the night off to make sure he remains at 100 percent moving forward and will now draw a favorable match-up versus […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoAndre Iguodala Ruled Out For Sunday’s Game
Golden State Warriors small forward Andre Iguodala will miss Sunday’s contest versus the Miami Heat due to left hamstring tightness. His absence should pave the way for Alfonzo McKinnie to see an increased role off the bench, although he still may be seen as a gamble in DFS. The 35-year-old Iguodala is missing his first […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoDoug McDermott To Be Game-Time Decision Monday
Indiana Pacers small forward Doug McDermott is listed as questionable for Monday’s contest versus the Charlotte Hornets due to a rib injury and will be a game-time call for whether or not he suits up. McDermott is hopeful he can go, having been held out of his team’s previous five games. Despite playing just 17.5 […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoTony Parker Tagged As Doubtful For Monday’s Contest
Charlotte Hornets point guard Tony Parker will likely remain sidelined for Monday’s outing versus the Indiana Pacers due to a back strain. Devonte’ Graham has stepped in to backup Kemba Walker with Parker out over the previous two games, although the team did claim Shelvin Mack off waivers Sunday. Parker will likely stay in the […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoCedi Osman Unlikely To Play Monday
Cleveland Cavaliers small/power forward Cedi Osman has been listed as doubtful ahead of Monday’s meeting with the New York Knicks due to a sprained right ankle. His absence would mark his fourth straight as Larry Nance Jr. has taken on an increased role in the frontcourt with both Osman and Tristan Thompson sidelined. Osman has […]
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