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Carmelo Anthony Pours In 20 Points Off Bench In Defeat
Los Angeles Lakers power forward Carmelo Anthony led all bench scorers during Tuesday's loss to Dallas with 20 points across 31 minutes. In three games since returning from a hamstring ailment, Anthony has combined for 51 points on 50% shooting, including going 40% from behind the arc. Without Anthony Davis (ankle) available for at least […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoIvica Zubac Drops Team-High 22 Points, Logs Double-Double
LA Clippers center Ivica Zubac finished with 22 points in 25 minutes during Tuesday's win over Houston, making him the team's leading scorer for just the second time this season. The big man also added 12 rebounds, giving him four double-doubles in his last five games. While Zubac's minutes have varied from as low as […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoStephen Curry Drops 34 Points In Defeat
Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry finished with 34 points after firing up 16 three-point attempts during Tuesday's loss to the Timberwolves. Curry enjoyed unquestioned No. 1 scoring option status with Klay Thompson (illness) sidelined, as he added five rebounds and four assists across his 33 minutes. While Curry knocked down five triples, the […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoLeBron James Logs 17th Double-Double Of Season In Defeat
Los Angeles Lakers small forward/center LeBron James compiled 26 points, 12 rebounds, and five assists across 38 minutes in Tuesday's loss to the Mavericks, the sixth in the last seven games for L.A. James has led his team in scoring in eight consecutive contests, continuing a resurgent scoring campaign that has seen him average his […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoRussell Westbrook Logs Zero-Turnover Outing
Los Angeles Lakers point guard Russell Westbrook began March in a similar shooting funk to the one that engulfed him during February. Westbrook was able to deliver 12 points, eight assists, six rebounds, and two steals in Tuesday's defeat to Dallas, but he shot 5-for-17 overall, including going 0-for-4 from behind the arc. Head coach […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoKevin Durant Could Return Thursday
Brooklyn Nets power forward Kevin Durant (knee) is reportedly on track to make his return to action Thursday against the Heat, which would give the franchise a significant jolt from its recent slide. Durant has been sidelined since Jan. 15 due to a sprained left MCL, so fantasy managers will want to temper DFS expectations […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoTobias Harris Embraces Modified Role Alongside James Harden
Philadelphia 76ers power forward Tobias Harris spent the first half of the 2021-22 season as Philly's No. 2 scoring option, a role that has drastically changed upon the arrival of James Harden in the blockbuster deal with Brooklyn. But Harris, who has combined for 18 points on 5-for-18 shooting in two games alongside Harden thus […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoKarl-Anthony Towns Drops 39 Points In Victory
Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns feasted on a limited Warriors frontcourt during Tuesday's victory, amassing 39 points in just 32 minutes. Towns shot 14-for-22 overall, including 3-for-6 from behind the arc, adding nine rebounds to his stellar performance. Towns averaged a double-double for the second straight month in February, shooting his best overall percentage (53.5%) […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoAaron Holiday Will Return For Wednesday’s Contest
Phoenix Suns point/shooting guard Aaron Holiday (ankle) has been removed from the team's injury report ahead of Wednesday's game with Portland, clearing him to suit up. Holiday has averaged 7.8 points on 59.3 percent shooting overall in five games since joining the Suns, although his role off the bench could get complicated upon the return […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoCameron Payne Likely To Return For Wednesday’s Game
Phoenix Suns point guard Cameron Payne (wrist) has been listed as probable to play in Wednesday's contest against Portland. Payne has been sidelined since Jan. 22 due to a sprained right wrist, with a return coming at a crucial time as the team is already down Chris Paul (thumb) for the foreseeable future. Payne could […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoDarius Garland Draws Questionable Tag For Wednesday’s Game
Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland (back) has been listed as questionable to play in Wednesday's contest against the Hornets as he continues to work through a sore lower back. The Cavs have largely been mum on when a return to action could occur, although not being ruled out in advance of Wednesday's game is […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoNemanja Bjelica Will Miss Tuesday’s Contest
Golden State Warriors center Nemanja Bjelica (quad) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Minnesota due to a quad contusion that he sustained during Sunday's loss to the Mavericks. Bjelica's absence leaves Kevon Looney and Juan Toscano-Anderson as Golden State's options at the center spot against All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns, an appealing matchup from a […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoGarrison Mathews Will Suit Up For Tuesday’s Game
Houston Rockets small forward Garrison Mathews (ankle) has been cleared to take the floor for Tuesday's contest against the Clippers despite battling a sprained left ankle. Mathews enters play having knocked down multiple triples in four straight outings, a streak that he will likely have a decent chance at extending with Kevin Porter Jr. (ankle) […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoKevin Porter Jr. Will Miss Tuesday’s Contest
Houston Rockets point guard Kevin Porter Jr. (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Clippers, marking his second straight absence due to a sprained left ankle. In addition, head coach Stephen Silas was not optimistic that Porter would be back in time to take the floor for Wednesday's game vs. Utah, either. […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoCam Thomas Will Suit Up For Tuesday’s Game
Brooklyn Nets small forward Cam Thomas (hand) has been cleared to take the floor for Tuesday's contest vs. the Raptors despite battling a strained right hand. Thomas has been a dynamic scoring threat off the bench for Brooklyn over its last 11 games, with the rookie averaging 18.5 PPG in that span, in addition to […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJohn Collins Remains Sidelined For Tuesday’s Game
Atlanta Hawks power forward/center John Collins (foot) has been ruled out for Tuesday's contest against the Celtics, marking his sixth consecutive absence due to a strained right foot. Danilo Gallinari has stepped into the starting five in his place and emerged as a solid DFS option on most nights, averaging 14 PPG over his last […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoFred VanVleet, OG Anunoby Will Not Play Tuesday
Toronto Raptors point/shooting guard Fred VanVleet (knee) and shooting guard/small forward OG Anunoby (finger) have been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Nets. VanVleet, the league's leader at 38.2 minutes played per outing, has now missed four of Toronto's past eight contests. Anunoby is down for a fourth consecutive game, with the duo's absence […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoAndre Drummond Will Miss Tuesday’s Contest
Brooklyn Nets center Andre Drummond (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Raptors due to a sore left knee. Drummond was limited to just 16 minutes during Monday's defeat to Toronto, with his absence paving the way for LaMarcus Aldridge, Nicolas Claxton, and Day'Ron Sharpe to all have larger frontcourt roles. Despite […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoAvery Bradley Remains Unavailable Tuesday
Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard/small forward Avery Bradley (knee) will miss Tuesday's game against Dallas, marking his fourth consecutive absence due to a right knee effusion. Austin Reaves has shifted into the starting five for the past two games, but he has not been much of a fantasy factor even with the increased role. Talen […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoHamidou Diallo, Frank Jackson Will Suit Up Tuesday
Detroit Pistons shooting guards Hamidou Diallo (ankle) and Frank Jackson (back) have been given the green light to take the floor for Tuesday's game against Washington. Diallo ultimately did not miss any games due to the ankle ailment, as he is set to reclaim his role as a significant contributor among Detroit's second unit. Jackson […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoT.Y. Hilton Could Return For 2022 Season
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton has not yet made a call one way or the other as it pertains to his playing status in 2022, but per Colts general manager Chris Ballard, Hilton has been leaning toward suiting up. Hilton, who was drafted in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft by Indianapolis, […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoAtlanta Remains High On Matt Ryan Entering 2022
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan will be entering his 15th season as the team's starting quarterback in 2022, assuming that the franchise sticks behind the signal-caller that they selected with the No. 3 pick in the 2008 NFL draft. Head coach Arthur Smith said at the NFL scouting combine: "I think Matt's got a lot […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoGiants Open To Trading Saquon Barkley?
The New York Giants have installed both a new general manager (Joe Schoen) and head coach (Brian Daboll) ahead of the 2022 season in an attempt to return the franchise to the postseason for the first time since '16. When asked about the trade market -- and franchise cornerstone Saquon Barkley -- Schoen expressed a […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoRondale Moore Slated For Expanded Role Entering 2022
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Rondale Moore enjoyed a solid first professional campaign, emerging as a do-it-all weapon in head coach Kliff Kingsbury's offense. The plan for 2022? Getting the ball in Moore's hands even more. During his rookie year, the 21-year-old hauled in 54 receptions for 435 yards and one touchdown, adding 291 yards as […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJimmy Garoppolo Set To Undergo Shoulder Surgery
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (shoulder) is slated to have shoulder surgery in the near future. The signal caller sustained the injury during the 49ers' Wild Card Round win over the Cowboys, with multiple teams reportedly interested in acquiring his services ahead of 2022, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. Schefter goes on to note […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJacksonville Builds Support For Trevor Lawrence’s Development
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence's progress during his second professional season is undoubtedly the team's quickest path to contention in 2022. Already equipped with new head coach Doug Peterson, Lawrence will have even more experienced voices overseeing his development: Press Taylor (offensive coordinator), Mike McCoy (quarterbacks coach), and Bob Cooter (passing game coordinator). "He's eager […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoKirk Cousins Receives High Praise Ahead Of 2022 Season
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins is entering his fifth year as the team's starting signal-caller, but it will also be the first in which he will be teamed up with new head coach Kevin O'Connell. O'Connell, who just won a Super Bowl as the Rams offensive coordinator, is excited about the prospect of having a […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoDaniel Jones Aids In Giants’ Offensive Playbook Development
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is set for a pivotal season in 2022, one exacerbated by the arrival of former Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll as his head coach. Rather than Daboll deploying a new playbook for Jones, the soon-to-be fourth-year signal caller said that he had input of his own. "It will be […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoThomas Bryant Earns Questionable Tag For Friday’s Game
Washington Wizards center Thomas Bryant (ankle) has been deemed questionable to suit up for Friday's contest vs. the Spurs due to a sprained right ankle. Bryant has started each of Washington's past seven outings despite the team keeping a watchful eye on his minutes as he makes his way back from a knee injury. While […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoKristaps Porzingis Will Miss Friday’s Outing
Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's contest against San Antonio as he works his way back from a bone bruise in his right knee. Porzingis has continued to make progress throughout practice, with a return seemingly on the horizon. When healthy, Porzingis is an impactful fantasy asset, having averaged […]
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