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Jahlil Okafor To Miss Saturday’s Contest
New Orleans Pelicans center Jahlil Okafor will miss Saturday’s game versus the Memphis Grizzlies due to a left ankle sprain. Okafor had originally been cleared to play Friday before ultimately being held out, which gave hope to the fact that New Orleans was merely being cautious on the first leg of a back-to-back. Evidently, Okafor […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoJonathon Simmons Questionable To Make Sixers Debut Sunday
Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard/small forward Jonathon Simmons has been listed as questionable to suit up for his new franchise Sunday versus the Los Angeles Lakers due to a left oblique strain. Simmons was brought aboard in the swap for Markelle Fultz with the Orlando Magic and will provide Philly with an additional athletic wing. Simmons […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoDwyane Wade Picks Up Questionable Designation For Sunday
Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade has been listed as questionable to suit up Sunday versus the Golden State Warriors due to neck and back injuries. Wade has been selective in missing contests during his final season to manage his body. With that being said, in Wade’s next contest, he’ll be looking to score 15 […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoDe'Anthony Melton Ruled Out Again On Sunday
Phoenix Suns point guard De'Anthony Melton will miss his eighth straight game Sunday versus the Sacramento Kings due to a right ankle sprain. Phoenix continues to keep Melton out on a game-by-game basis, with his next chance to suit up coming Wednesday against the Los Angeles Clippers. Melton saw minutes earlier this season due to […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoAndre Iguodala Questionable To Play In Sunday’s Contest
Golden State Warriors small forward Andre Iguodala has picked up a questionable designation for Sunday’s game versus the Miami Heat due to left hamstring tightness. A key bench cog for Golden State, Iguodala’s absence would likely bump Alfonzo McKinnie’s minutes up. Iguodala is averaging a career-low 23.4 minutes during his age-35 season, but still manages […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoJoel Embiid Tagged As Questionable For Sunday’s Game
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has been listed as questionable for Sunday’s contest against the Los Angeles Lakers due to an illness. Embiid was dealing with the same ailment Friday and he shot 4-for-17 from the field. Should he be held out, Boban Marjanovic would be the likeliest candidate to step into the starting five. […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoAlex Abrines Waived By Thunder
Oklahoma City Thunder shooting guard Alex Abrines has been waived by the franchise, with the two sides coming to a mutual agreement. Abrines has reportedly been dealing with a personal matter which has allowed him to play in only two games since Dec. 23. Abrines played in 174 games with the Thunder over the past […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoJonas Valanciunas Will Not Be Available Saturday
Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas will miss Saturday’s contest versus the New Orleans Pelicans after previously having been expected to make his debut with his new club. It appears that Valanciunas is dealing with immigration paperwork that stems from his move from Toronto back to a U.S.-based franchise. Valanciunas, who is of Lithuanian descent, is […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoStephen Curry Contributes Across Stat Sheet During Win
Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry finished with 20 points, seven rebounds and seven assists, helping his team to victory over the Phoenix Suns on Friday. By Curry’s standards, his 3-for-11 performance from three-point range was ho hum, but he did get back to at least 20 points for the first time since erupting […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoTyler Johnson Scuffles In First Contest With Suns
Phoenix Suns point/shooting guard Tyler Johnson got off to a less than ideal start with his new team during Friday’s loss to the Golden State Warriors. After it was expected that Johnson would immediately enter the starting five, he instead came off the bench and finished 1-for-9 overall across 28 minutes of action. Johnson finished […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoKlay Thompson Paces Squad With Team-High 25 Points
Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson led his team in scoring for the third consecutive game during Friday’s victory over the Phoenix Suns. It marks just the 11th time this season Thompson has been Golden State’s high-point man, but with his 25 points on 9-for-17 shooting, including 4-for-5 from deep, Thompson is quietly inching […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoKelly Oubre Jr. Erupts For 25-Point Double-Double Off Bench
Phoenix Suns small forward Kelly Oubre Jr. took the increased offensive role he was handed during Friday’s loss to the Golden State Warriors and ran with it. He fired up a career-high 19 shots off the bench, delivering his second double-double of the year with 25 points and a career-high 12 rebounds to his credit. […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoDeandre Ayton Posts Dominant Double-Double In Defeat
Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton piled up 23 points and 12 rebounds during Friday’s loss to the Golden State Warriors. He tied his career high with 20 shot attempts -- converting 10 of them -- while delivering his highest point total of the new year. The last time he finished with 23 or more points […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoLuka Doncic Goes For Team-High 20 Points In Defeat
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Luka Doncic finished with a team-high 20 points during Friday’s loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, logging just 27 minutes after having been questionable for the majority of the day due to a thigh bruise. Normally a rebound and assist savant, Doncic was held in check by Milwaukee, producing just three boards and […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoEric Bledsoe Ties Season High With Four Made Threes
Milwaukee Bucks point guard Eric Bledsoe was feeling it from deep for the second consecutive game during Friday’s win over the Dallas Mavericks. After tying his season high with four made threes in his previous outing Wednesday, Bledsoe knocked down four more Friday en route to an 18-point performance. For the third straight game, Bledsoe […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoBrook Lopez Goes For 20 Points During Victory
Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez recorded 20 points in 27 minutes during Friday’s win over the Dallas Mavericks. He finished 8-for-14 from the field, giving him his highest shot attempt total of 2019. While the performance was just his ninth 20-point showing of the season, Lopez continues to boast a steady floor of production for […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoTrey Burke Delivers Strong Bench Performance In Loss
Dallas Mavericks point guard Trey Burke played his second game with his new franchise Friday versus the Milwaukee Bucks, collecting 18 points, five rebounds and five assists in 27 minutes off the bench. The performance was one of Burke’s best this season, a recall to the times he had in November for the New York […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoGiannis Antetokounmpo Posts Monster Double-Double In Win
Milwaukee Bucks small forward Giannis Antetokounmpo played 31 minutes during Friday’s victory over the Dallas Mavericks and delivered 29 points, 17 rebounds and five assists on 13-for-19 shooting. Without Khris Middleton in the fold, it was a glimpse at how dominant Antetokounmpo can be when asked to carry the majority of the load, as Dallas’ […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoThabo Sefolosha Tagged As Questionable For Saturday
Utah Jazz shooting guard/small forward Thabo Sefolosha could potentially make his return to action Saturday versus the San Antonio Spurs, having been out since Jan. 5 due to a hamstring injury. Sefolosha was able to practice Friday, which can only be a good sign as it pertains to his potential status. He has seen his […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoLonnie Walker IV Unlikely To Play Saturday
San Antonio Spurs shooting guard Lonnie Walker IV will likely be held out for his second consecutive contest Saturday versus the Utah Jazz due to a right ankle sprain, officially listed as doubtful. Walker was held out Thursday on the heels of an 0-for-10 shooting performance Wednesday. The Spurs have taken their time allowing the […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoE'Twaun Moore To Miss Sixth Straight Game
New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard/small forward E'Twaun Moore has been ruled out for Friday’s contest versus the Minnesota Timberwolves due to a left quad contusion. Moore’s absence will likely allow Frank Jackson to continue seeing a prominent role in the team’s offense, with the rookie averaging 11.2 points per game without Moore on the scene […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoJahlil Okafor Ruled Out For Friday
New Orleans Pelicans center Jahlil Okafor will now miss Friday’s contest versus the Minnesota Timberwolves after having previously been cleared. Okafor was questionable during the day due to a left ankle sprain, but after his status was confirmed to be playing, New Orleans has walked that decision back. Anthony Davis will still figure to have […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoJeff Teague To Make Return In Bench Role Friday
Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Jeff Teague will make his return to the rotation for Friday’s contest versus the New Orleans Pelicans, having missed his team’s previous eight games due to left foot soreness. Teague’s return comes at a crucial time for the Timberwolves who are playing without Derrick Rose, Tyus Jones and Jerryd Bayless on […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoJerryd Bayless Ruled Out For Friday’s Contest
Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Jerryd Bayless will miss Friday’s game versus the New Orleans Pelicans due to a sore right big toe that he picked up Thursday against Orlando. The injury forced him to exit early Thursday without collecting a point in his 27 minutes of action. Minnesota is drastically thin at the point guard […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoJahlil Okafor Set To Take Floor For Friday’s Game
New Orleans Pelicans center Jahlil Okafor has been cleared to play in Friday’s contest versus the Minnesota Timberwolves, having previously been listed as questionable due to a left ankle sprain. Okafor figures to take a hit from a fantasy perspective with the return of Anthony Davis, although the All-NBA forward is expected to be on […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoDevin Booker To Remain Sidelined For Friday’s Game
Phoenix Suns point/shooting guard Devin Booker will remain out for Friday’s contest versus the Golden State Warriors due to right hamstring tightness. Tyler Johnson was expected to enter the starting five regardless of Booker’s status, but Elie Okobo has been listed as the starting point guard instead. Phoenix will be fighting an uphill battle versus […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoLuka Doncic Cleared To Suit Up Friday
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Luka Doncic has been given the green light to play in Friday’s game versus the Milwaukee Bucks, having been previously listed as questionable due to a thigh injury. Doncic has seen a massive offensive workload over the previous two games, with Friday serving as another test run for Dallas as they attempt […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoKyle Kuzma Returns To Form With 25-Point Effort
Los Angeles Lakers power forward Kyle Kuzma found his stroke from the field during Thursday’s win over the Boston Celtics, pouring in 25 points on 10-for-21 shooting, including going 5-for-8 from deep. Kuzma had made just three combined triples over his last five games, with Thursday’s re-emergence a welcome sign that his balky hip is […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoJayson Tatum Logs Double-Double During Defeat
Boston Celtics small/power forward Jayson Tatum collected his sixth double-double of the season during Thursday’s loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, finishing with 22 points to go along with 10 rebounds, pitching in five assists and shooting 9-for-14 from the field across 36 minutes. Recording double-digit rebounds has become rarefied air for Tatum, with Thursday’s […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoTerry Rozier Shines In Limited Minutes Off Bench
Boston Celtics point/shooting guard Terry Rozier logged just 19 minutes during Thursday’s loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, but that didn’t stop him from piling up 19 points, six assists and four rebounds, while also adding five made triples. Rozier has alternated between the starting five and the bench as of late with Kyrie Irving […]
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