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Tyrese Maxey Drops Career-High 52 Points On Spurs
Philadelphia 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey had a career night with 52 points in Sunday's 133-126 double-overtime win against San Antonio. With Joel Embiid (knee) and Tobias Harris (knee) out of the lineup, Maxey took full charge of the offense and finished the game with a whopping 41 shot attempts. He had 19 makes with […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoGradey Dick Sustains Groin Injury Sunday
Toronto Raptors guard/forward Gradey Dick suffered a groin contusion in Sunday's meeting with Washington, exiting the game after logging 25 minutes of action. Dick was back on the bench Sunday but still performed well, posting 13 points and four rebounds with 3-for-5 shooting from deep. The 20-year-old rookie has been ever-present for Toronto since Jan. […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoJonathan Isaac Unable To Finish Game Due To Sore Back
Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac logged only five minutes of action on Sunday against Chicago due to a sore back. The injury-prone forward picked up a couple of rebounds in the limited playing time before getting ruled out for the rest of the game. Health issues tend to accompany Isaac wherever he goes, but the […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoFranz Wagner Suffers Ankle Sprain In Sunday's Win
Orlando Magic guard/forward Franz Wagner sprained his left ankle on Sunday versus Chicago and had to make an early exit. He was limited to 20 minutes, scoring 16 points on 5-for-10 shooting and notching four rebounds with three assists and one steal. X-rays on Wagner's ankle were negative, but he might still have to spend […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoKhris Middleton Limited To 13 Minutes On Sunday
Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton played only 13 minutes against the Knicks on Sunday, exiting the contest after getting hit in the mouth. The Bucks star took an inadvertent hit to the mouth area from New York's Donte DiVincenzo in the second quarter. Bucks head coach Doc Rivers said postgame that Middleton got a tooth […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoDraymond Green Makes Early Exit With Back Injury
Golden State Warriors forward/center Draymond Green didn't finish Sunday's contest against Utah due to an apparent back injury. He spent only 21 minutes on the court, contributing three points, three rebounds, three assists, two steals, and one block. Golden State returns to action on Tuesday against the Lakers, and it's unclear if Green will be […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoAnthony Davis Could Be Available On Tuesday
According to ESPN's Dave McMenamin, there is "optimism" that Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (eye) can play on Tuesday versus Golden State. The Lakers star aggravated a left eye injury in Sunday's matchup against Minnesota, exiting after logging only 12 minutes. He was inadvertently hit in the face by Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson near […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoSemyon Varlamov Keeps Predators Quiet
New York Islanders goaltender Semyon Varlamov posted his third shutout of the season with 41 saves in Saturday's 2-0 win over Nashville. The Russian veteran saw a lot of the puck but had a perfect game to improve to 11-6-4. Playing as Ilya Sorokin's backup, Varlamov has registered five wins across his last seven starts. […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoWilliam Eklund Celebrates First Hat Trick On Saturday
San Jose Sharks forward William Eklund scored all of his team's goals in Saturday's 3-2 overtime triumph over St. Louis. He registered a pair of power-play goals in the second period and finished the game in overtime with 1:02 left to play. At 21 years and 177 days old, Eklund became the fifth-youngest player in […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoErik Karlsson Records Three Assists In Saturday's Win
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson notched three assists in Saturday's entertaining 5-4 victory over Tampa Bay. He helped Sidney Crosby on his 40th goal of the campaign early in the contest, set up Evgeni Malkin at the start of the second period, and wrapped up his hat trick of assists when Michael Bunting scored the […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoAdrian Kempe Continues Hot Stretch Against Canucks
Los Angeles Kings forward Adrian Kempe maintained top form in Saturday's 6-3 win over Vancouver, posting two goals and an assist. He had a pair of early power-play points and completed the scoring with a short-handed tally. Kempe is riding a five-game point streak, and this marks his fifth multi-point outing in 10 games. He's […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoJustin Faulk Injured Versus Sharks
St. Louis Blues defenseman Justin Faulk sustained an upper-body injury in Saturday's contest against San Jose. He didn't appear for the third period after being involved in a fight with San Jose's Luke Kunin. Faulk racked up 17 penalty minutes in the contest. He also had three shots, one block, and one hit across 13:20 […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoJake Neighbours Sustains An Upper-Body Injury
St. Louis Blues winger Jake Neighbours couldn't finish Saturday's game against San Jose due to an upper-body injury. He logged 10:10 of action before absorbing a hit from San Jose's Luke Kunin, which knocked Neighbours out of the game. St. Louis heads back on the ice Sunday versus Anaheim, and Neighbours should be considered questionable […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoOliver Kylington Exits With Injury Saturday
Calgary Flames defenseman Oliver Kylington couldn't finish Saturday's Battle of Alberta against Edmonton, exiting the contest late in the third period. He was hurt in a collision with teammate Nazem Kadri. Kylington logged 17:19 of ice time but didn't register any meaningful stats other than two penalty minutes. The Swedish blue-liner, who missed the entire […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoMo Bamba Questionable For Saturday's Game
Philadelphia 76ers center Mo Bamba (illness) is in danger of missing a third consecutive contest on Saturday against the Grizzlies. He's been under the weather lately, and the team has listed him as questionable for Saturday's game. Bamba's absence opens up playing time for Paul Reed, although his fantasy value is limited with Joel Embiid […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoTobias Harris Listed As Questionable Saturday
Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris (knee) has been listed as questionable on the injury report ahead of Saturday's contest against Memphis. A bone bruise on his left knee took Harris out of the lineup for Thursday's matchup against Miami, and he was expected to miss one or two games. It looks like his absence could […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoCraig Porter Jr. Likely To Return On Saturday
Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Craig Porter Jr. (illness) will likely be back in the lineup on Saturday against the Lakers, as the team has listed him as probable for the matchup. The young guard has been battling an illness lately, missing four games. Porter Jr., who went undrafted last summer out of Wichita State, has […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoTy Jerome Remains On The Shelf
Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Ty Jerome (ankle) will remain unavailable for Saturday's contest against the Lakers. He underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right ankle in January, and it's unclear when Jerome will be game-ready again. The 26-year-old has made only two appearances for the Cavaliers since signing as a free agent last offseason, logging 15 […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoIsaac Okoro To Remain Out On Saturday
Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Isaac Okoro (toe) will miss a fourth straight contest on Saturday against the Lakers. He's been kept off the court by a toe sprain. The versatile talent will get the next opportunity to return on Sunday when Cleveland faces the Clippers. Okoro's absence gives Georges Niang and Sam Merrill a chance to […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoAnthony Davis Questionable To Face Cleveland
Los Angeles Lakers center/forward Anthony Davis (knee) has been listed as questionable for Saturday's matchup against Cleveland. The calendar makers have been cruel to the Lakers, as they face their second back-to-back of the week on Saturday and Sunday, and Davis could be rested for one of the games. His workload might also be monitored. […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoLeBron James Listed As Questionable For Saturday
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) has picked up yet another questionable tag ahead of Saturday's matchup against Cleveland. The veteran superstar continues to deal with an ankle issue, but the injury has kept him off the court just five times since the beginning of February. It's the start of a back-to-back for the […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoAndrew Wiggins Sits Out Friday's Action
Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins (ankle) will come out of the lineup on Friday versus Dallas. He has been downgraded from questionable to out. Wiggins was limited to 23 minutes on Thursday against Houston due to a sore left ankle. Golden State completes a back-to-back, so it makes sense to give Wiggins a bit […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoTyler Herro Officially Available Friday
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (foot) will return to action on Friday against Houston. After missing 20 games with a foot problem, Herro received a questionable tag entering Friday, and Miami has now upgraded him to available. Herro could be limited following his long absence, but he's among the Heat's main offensive weapons and should […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoLuka Doncic Won't Play Against Golden State
Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's tilt against the Warriors. He was already unlikely to play after picking up a doubtful tag due to a sore right knee. There's hope Dallas' MVP candidate can return on Sunday versus Houston. Kyrie Irving should be a usage monster without Doncic, […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoPatrick Beverley Won't Play Against Toronto
Milwaukee Bucks point guard Patrick Beverley (wrist) will miss a second consecutive contest on Friday against Toronto. The team has downgraded him from doubtful to out. Pat Connaughton started in Beverley's place on Wednesday against Memphis, but Damian Lillard (groin) is back in the lineup on Friday, meaning Connaughton will only have minimal fantasy value. […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoGiannis Antetokounmpo Out On Friday
Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (hamstring) will miss Friday's contest against Toronto. The former MVP has battled through a hamstring issue lately but will take the night off on Friday after being initially listed as questionable for the game. Both Khris Middleton (ankle) and Damian Lillard (groin) return on Friday and should run Milwaukee's offense, […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoJalen Williams Misses Third Consecutive Game
Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Jalen Williams (ankle) will be absent for a third straight game on Friday versus Indiana. The team has downgraded Williams from questionable to out as OKC's rising star continues to deal with a left ankle sprain. Oklahoma City also remains without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (quadriceps), putting the spotlight on Josh Giddey and […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoMyles Turner Upgraded To Available Friday
Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (finger) has been upgraded from questionable to available for Friday's clash with the Thunder. He missed Wednesday's action against Brooklyn with a sprained finger but is ready to get back to work on Friday in a favorable matchup. Turner notched 24 points in this season's first meeting with OKC, and […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoNick Richards Continues To Sit On Friday
Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards (foot) isn't ready to return to the lineup on Friday against Orlando. The team has downgraded Richards from questionable to out, resulting in his third consecutive absence. Grant Williams has moved to the starting unit as Richards' replacement. The 25-year-old has averaged 14.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 6.5 assists in […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoGrant Williams Ready For Action Friday
Charlotte Hornets forward/center Grant Williams (ankle) has received the all-clear to play against the Magic on Friday. He's carrying a right ankle sprain, but the team has upgraded Williams from probable to available. The 25-year-old has been a starter for the last couple of games, putting in a pair of mixed performances. He was limited […]
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