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Kristaps Porzingis Likely Won’t Suit Up This Year
Dallas Mavericks power forward Kristaps Porzingis will likely be making his debut with his new organization in 2019-20, owner Mark Cuban told ESPN. Porzingis has been progressing in his way back from a torn left ACL that occurred in his last game as a member of the Knicks last season. Dallas currently sits 4.5 games […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoElfrid Payton Out For Third Straight Game Saturday
New Orleans Pelicans point guard Elfrid Payton will miss his third consecutive contest Saturday against the San Antonio Spurs due to a right ankle sprain. Payton’s absence will mean Jrue Holiday and Frank Jackson will continue to do the heavy lifting in the backcourt, even as New Orleans’ roster is ravaged by injuries. Having been […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoDerrick Rose Questionable For Saturday’s Game
Minnesota Timberwolves point/shooting guard Derrick Rose is listed as questionable for Saturday’s contest versus the Denver Nuggets due to a sore right ankle. With Jeff Teague (foot) and Tyus Jones (ankle) already ruled out, Rose would see an enormous increase in role should he be able to suit up after having missed his team’s past […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoOmri Casspi Suffers Torn Right Meniscus
Memphis Grizzlies small forward Omri Casspi will be undergoing surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee, the club announced Friday. There has been no timetable provided for when the 10-year NBA veteran may return, but it’s another blow to a Memphis club that has already lost Dillon Brooks for the season. Bruno […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoOtto Porter Questionable To Play Saturday
Washington Wizards small/power forward Otto Porter is officially listed as questionable to play in Saturday’s game versus the Milwaukee Bucks due to a sprained left big toe, but was unable to practice Friday. Porter was forced from Wednesday’s game against Indiana due to the injury. As Washington continues to crawl their way back into the […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoJeff Teague To Miss Sixth Straight Game Saturday
Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Jeff Teague will be unable to suit up Saturday against the Denver Nuggets due to left foot soreness. His absence will mark his sixth straight game on the sidelines, leaving whomever is able to play the point guard spot for Minnesota in a golden DFS position with Tyus Jones (ankle) also […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoKlay Thompson Picks Up Questionable Tag For Saturday
Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson is listed as questionable for Saturday’s contest versus the Los Angeles Lakers due to an illness that kept him from practicing Friday. Thompson missed his first game of the year Thursday against Philadelphia, but he may have incentive to suit up versus Los Angeles after having dropped 44 […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoDanilo Gallinari To Miss Saturday’s Contest
Los Angeles Clippers small/power forward Danilo Gallinari will be on the sidelines for Saturday’s game versus the Detroit Pistons due to back spasms. It will mark the eighth consecutive game that Gallinari has missed, with the Clippers still treating him on a game-by-game basis. Tobias Harris has averaged 37.8 minutes per game in that span, […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoLuka Doncic Tagged As Questionable For Saturday’s Game
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Luka Doncic has been deemed questionable to play in Saturday’s game versus the Cleveland Cavaliers due to a sore left ankle. The injury kept Doncic on the sidelines for the first time this season on Thursday. On the heels of the Kristaps Porzingis/Dennis Smith Jr. trade, Doncic could see an even larger […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoJulius Randle Ruled Out For Saturday’s Game
New Orleans Pelicans power forward/center Julius Randle will miss his fifth consecutive game Saturday when his team faces the San Antonio Spurs. Randle has been hampered by a right ankle sprain, creating a pile of available minutes in the frontcourt for healthy Pelicans with Anthony Davis and Nikola Mirotic also both on the sidelines. Should […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoTony Parker Cleared To Suit Up Friday
Charlotte Hornets point guard Tony Parker will be back in the fold for Friday’s contest versus the Memphis Grizzlies after having dealt with right ankle soreness that kept him out of his team’s previous contest. Parker has finished in double figures off the bench in four of his last five games despite playing fewer than […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoKyle Anderson To Miss Friday’s Contest
Memphis Grizzlies small forward Kyle Anderson has been ruled out for Friday’s game versus the Charlotte Hornets due to right shoulder soreness. Anderson will join Mike Conley in street clothes, paving the way for Shelvin Mack and Jevon Carter to see ample minutes at the point guard spot. Anderson has been making his way back […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoLuke Kornet To Return To Action Friday
New York Knicks power forward/center Luke Kornet will make his return to the court for Friday’s contest versus the Boston Celtics, having missed his club’s previous five contests due to a sprained left ankle. Kornet has started nine of the last 10 games he has appeared in, and is likely to continue seeing an increased […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoMike Conley Ruled Out On Friday
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley will sit out Friday’s contest versus the Charlotte Hornets due to left knee soreness. Conley missed shootaround earlier in the day, so the move doesn’t come as a huge surprise, especially as the Trade Deadline approaches with Memphis open to moving their leading scorer. Both Shelvin Mack and Jevon […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoIvan Rabb Collects Second Double-Double Of Season
Memphis Grizzlies power forward/center Ivan Rabb took advantage of his 23 minutes off the bench during Wednesday’s loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, collecting 10 rebounds to go along with 10 points, good for his second double-double of 2018-19. Rabb zoomed ahead of JaMychal Green in the Memphis rotation for the evening, also buoyed by the […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoAndrew Wiggins Scuffles Mightily From Floor In Win
Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard/small forward Andrew Wiggins was held in check by the tenacious Memphis Grizzlies defensive unit during Wednesday’s contest to the tune of 4-for-19 from the floor. Wiggins amassed 41 minutes, finishing with 12 points, five rebounds and four assists, which salvaged his overall line, but the 21.1 percent shooting performance remains gaudy […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoMike Conley Drops 26 Points In Defeat
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley led the charge in defeat Wednesday versus the Minnesota Timberwolves, going for 26 points, eight assists and five rebounds across 42 minutes. The outing marked both the sixth consecutive game in which Conley knocked down multiple triples, as well as his third straight 20-plus-point showing. Despite swirling trade rumors, […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoJerryd Bayless Records Career-High 12 Assists
Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Jerryd Bayless has been pressed into duty lately with the trio of Derrick Rose, Jeff Teague and Tyus Jones all sidelined; Wednesday proved no different as he logged 43 minutes in a win versus the Memphis Grizzlies, allowing him to finish with 19 points and 12 assists, good for his first […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoKarl-Anthony Towns Knocks Down Game-Winner In Overtime
Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns found the ball in his hands with the clock approaching zeroes in overtime and found nothing but the bottom of the net Wednesday versus the Memphis Grizzlies. It was a woeful start for Towns, who was held scoreless during the first half -- all 16 of Towns’ points came in […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoShabazz Napier Knocks Down Season-High Five Threes
Brooklyn Nets point/shooting guard Shabazz Napier scored in droves off the bench Tuesday against the Chicago Bulls, knocking down a season-high five threes on his way to finishing with 24 points. He went 8-for-17 overall from the floor in 25 minutes off the bench, essentially taking over the role once occupied by Spencer Dinwiddie, who […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoJabari Parker Drops 22 Points In 23 Minutes
Chicago Bulls small/power forward Jabari Parker caught fire off the bench during Tuesday’s defeat to the Brooklyn Nets, finishing with 22 points and nine rebounds in 23 minutes, his highest point total in a game since Nov. 28. Parker has finished in double figures in seven of his last eight games since being reinserted back […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoLauri Markkanen Snatches Career-High 19 Rebounds
Chicago Bulls power forward Lauri Markkanen collected a career-high 19 rebounds during Tuesday’s defeat at the hands of the Brooklyn Nets. Markkanen has been tenacious on the glass over his past two contests, gobbling up rebounds that may have previously been delegated for Wendell Carter Jr. who is currently sidelined due to injury. In addition […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoZach LaVine Collects Team-High 26 Points In Loss
Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine kept up his high-scoring ways during Tuesday’s defeat against the Brooklyn Nets, finishing with 26 points on an efficient 11-for-20 shooting. The performance marks the fifth time in the last six games that LaVine has reached the 20-point plateau, having recalibrated his offensive rhythm. Despite his success, the three-point […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoD'Angelo Russell Pours In 30 Points During Victory
Brooklyn Nets point/shooting guard D'Angelo Russell led the way with a team-high 30 points during Tuesday’s win over the Chicago Bulls, finishing 10-for-22 from the floor. Russell stacked the stat sheet with seven assists, four rebounds and three steals across his 36 minutes, continuing to see ample looks with Spencer Dinwiddie sidelined. Despite averaging more […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoLarry Nance Jr. Bounces Back With Double-Double Off Bench
Cleveland Cavaliers power forward/center Larry Nance Jr. returned to form during Tuesday’s victory against the Washington Wizards by posting a double-double across 25 minutes. His 13 points and 11 rebounds marked exactly one month since his most recent double-double. Injuries and the emergence of Ante Zizic have stunted Nance Jr. during the month of January, […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoAnte Zizic Delivers Second Double-Double Of Year
Cleveland Cavaliers center Ante Zizic continued to impress in his time on the floor during Tuesday’s win over the Washington Wizards, collecting his second double-double of 2018-19 with 12 points and 12 rebounds. With Tristan Thompson sidelined, Zizic has reaped the rewards of consistent playing time and has remained entrenched in the starting lineup. How […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoJordan Clarkson Ties Season High With 28 Points Off Bench
Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard Jordan Clarkson caught fire off the bench during Tuesday’s win over the Washington Wizards, matching his season high of 28 points. Clarkson was uber-efficient in his 29 minutes, finishing 10-for-15 from the field, adding five rebounds to make for an excellent fantasy evening. Coming off the bench continues to be advantageous […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoBradley Beal Drops 31 Points In Defeat
Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal was unable to lead his team to a comeback victory Tuesday over the Cleveland Cavaliers, although he did finish with 31 points, seven assists and four rebounds in defeat. Beal continues to see massive offensive output on a nightly basis without John Wall, although his effort Tuesday was his […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoCedi Osman Keys Cavaliers To Win With 26 Points
Cleveland Cavaliers small forward Cedi Osman continued his hot stretch during Tuesday’s victory over the Washington Wizards, collecting 26 points on 10-for-16 shooting, including knocking down four triples. The performance marks the third outing of 20-plus points for Osman over his last four games, adding seven assists and five rebounds Tuesday for another top notch […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoCorey Brewer Logs Team-High 33 Minutes In Win
Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard/small forward Corey Brewer drew the start during Monday’s victory over the Houston Rockets, en route to logging a team-high 33 minutes in Jimmy Butler’s place. Brewer’s assignment was to shadow James Harden, which is a rather fruitless endeavor. From a fantasy perspective, Brewer added 11 points, three rebounds, two steals and […]
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