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Jordan Clarkson Scores 18 Points With Four Threes
Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson had another great night from beyond the arc in a 114-89 win over the Lakers. Clarkson drained 4 of 10 three-point attempts, scoring 18 points along with four rebounds, two assists, and no turnovers- the sixth time he's committed zero in a game this year. The 28-year-old has been one […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoWendell Carter Jr. Records Double-Double With Full Line
Chicago Bulls center Wendell Carter Jr. had a very productive outing in a 133-126 overtime win over the Timberwolves. Carter delivered a 17-10 line for his second straight double-double, adding two assists, two steals, two blocks, and a triple in 32 minutes. The 21-year-old has generally been playing well this season- though he's been pretty […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoKarl-Anthony Towns Fills Up The Box Score In Loss To Bulls
Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns filled up the box score in a losing effort to the Bulls. Towns scored 24 points with eight rebounds, five assists, two triples, two steals, and a block in 31 minutes. The big man fouled out in the fourth quarter- and was unable to help his team get the win, […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoZach LaVine Leads Bulls To Overtime Win With 35 Points
Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine scored 30-plus points for the fifth time in his last six games as he led his team to an overtime victory over Minnesota. LaVine added five triples, two rebounds, and two assists in 41 minutes, though he did match his season-high with seven turnovers. Fantasy managers can only complain so […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoTaylor Rogers Not Demoted Yet Despite Additions To Bullpen
Minnesota Twins reliever Taylor Rogers hasn't been demoted from his ninth-inning role yet despite the additions of two late-inning arms this offseason. Rogers had the worst ERA of his six-year career in the shortened 2020 season, surrendering 11.7 hits per nine innings, though the Twins believe it was an outlier year for the 30-year-old. "We […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoByron Buxton Packed On Muscle During Offseason
Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton bulked up during his offseason training. Buxton, who played at 200-205 pounds last year, showed up to camp at 212 pounds. The added bulk could aid the 27-year-old in his quest to duplicate last year's power numbers, in which he put up career-best marks in home run to fly ball […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoTwins Could Rest Josh Donaldson More Often
Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson could have a reduced workload in 2021 to ensure that he makes it through a full season healthy. Donaldson missed 32 games last year because of calf issues- but made his lower body a focus this offseason, as he worked on strengthening his leg muscles and even changing his […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoRoyce Lewis Suffers Torn ACL In Right Knee
Minnesota Twins shortstop and top prospect Royce Lewis (knee) has suffered a torn ACL in his right knee, reports Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com. Lewis had felt some soreness in the knee while training at his home in Texas, but the pain worsened when he recently slipped on some ice. It's a tough break for MLB.com's number-17 […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoMoritz Wagner Plays His Best Game Of The Season
Washington Wizards center Moritz Wagner played his best game of the season in a 135-116 loss to the Clippers on Tuesday. Wagner scored a season-high 21 points with seven rebounds and five assists while draining a three-pointer in 25 minutes. The 23-year-old has only averaged 14.2 minutes per game, though that number should definitely creep […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoPaul George Drains Six Threes In Victory Over Wizards
Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George caught fire from beyond the arc in a 135-116 win over Washington. George hit on 6 of his 7 attempts from deep, leading this second straight game with 30-plus points. The recently-named All-Star added six rebounds, three assists, and a steal in 29 minutes of play, as the team […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoKawhi Leonard Leads Clippers With 32 Points In Tuesday's Win
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard scored a game-high 32 points to lead his team to a win over the red-hot Wizards on Tuesday. Leonard added seven boards, four assists, three treys, and a steal in 34 minutes of action. The star forward has looked great since returning from a leg injury, as he's scored […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoFred VanVleet Stuffs The Stat Sheet
Toronto Raptors guard Fred Vanvleet filled up the box score in a 109-102 loss to the 76ers. VanVleet had just 12 points on 28.6 percent shooting from the field but had a stat-line packed with fantasy goodness. The Wichita State product compiled eight rebounds, eight assists, four blocks, two steals, and two triples in 37 […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoPascal Siakam Makes Impact On Both Ends In Loss To 76ers
Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam showed off his two-way ability in a losing effort to the 76ers. Siakam dropped 22 points with seven assists, six boards, three steals, a triple, and a block in a whopping 42 minutes. The 26-year-old has at least one steal in 14 straight games, a remarkable streak that shows his […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoTobias Harris Bounces Back With Efficient 23 Points
Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris bounced back from a rough shooting performance in a 109-102 win over the Raptors on Tuesday night. Harris scored 23 points on 8 of 12 shooting from the field, adding seven rebounds, five assists, three triples, two blocks, and a steal in 36 minutes. The 28-year-old hasn't had many off […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoHansel Robles Impresses At Twins Camp
Minnesota Twins reliever Hansel Robles impressed in his first action at Twins camp. Robles threw live batting practice on Monday at a group that included new teammates Luis Arraez and Jorge Polanco and immediately impressed his new manager Rocco Baldelli- who spoke about Robles' unique mix of delivery and arm action. The 30-year-old had a […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoAndrelton Simmons Delayed To Camp By Visa Issues
Minnesota Twins shortstop Andrelton Simmons has been delayed to the team's camp by visa issues. The exact details are unclear at the moment, though manager Rocco Baldelli described it as "travel-related"- saying that it could take a few days to resolve. Simmons signed a one-year deal worth $10.5 million this offseason to be the new […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoChris Godwin Likely To Be Franchise Tagged By Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin is likely to be franchise tagged by the team this offseason. The team wants Godwin back- and he wants to return, though he made it clear that he is seeking a long-term payday. The window to tag players opened on Tuesday, but the Buccaneers will likely work towards […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoMontrezl Harrell Pours In Season-High 26 Points
Los Angeles Lakers center Montrezl Harrell played his second straight strong game despite the effort ending in another loss for his team. Harrell dropped a season-high 26 points, adding nine rebounds, two assists, and two blocks in a 127-124 loss to the Wizards. The former Clipper has seen his shot attempts and usage rate dip […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoBradley Beal Scores Game-High 33 Points
Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal poured in a game-high 33 points to help lead his team to an overtime victory over the Lakers on Monday. Beal added seven rebounds, six assists, three steals, and two triples in 44 minutes. The 27-year-old has been amazing this season- but has picked it up a notch during his […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoRussell Westbrook Flirts With Triple-Double In Win Over Lakers
Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook nearly picked up his fourth straight triple-double in an overtime win over the Lakers. Westbrook scored 32 points with 14 rebounds, nine assists, and just two turnovers in 44 minutes. The 32-year-old's shooting, which has been abysmal at times this season, has been excellent in his last two contests, as […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoBam Adebayo Logs Another Double-Double In Monday's Win
Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo recorded his second straight double-double in Monday's win over Oklahoma City. Adebayo contributed 19 points with 13 rebounds, five assists, and a block to the winning cause while shooting 7 of 10 from the field in 37 minutes. The former Kentucky product has been great in every format, but particularly […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoShai Gilgeous-Alexander Paces Team With 27 Points In Loss
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander put up his second straight lucrative scoring effort in a 108-94 loss to the Heat. Gilgeous-Alexander dropped a team-high 27 points with five assists, two rebounds, two treys, a block, and a steal in 35 minutes. The 22-year-old has had no limitations since returning after missing time due to […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoKendrick Nunn Stuffs The Stat Sheet In Win Over Thunder
Miami Heat guard Kendrick Nunn filled up the box score in Monday's win over the Thunder. Nunn scored 20 points with nine assists, five rebounds, three triples, three steals, and two blocks in 41 minutes of action. The Tyler Herro (hip) and Goran Dragic (ankle) injuries have opened the door for Nunn this month- who […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoMatt Shoemaker Viewed As Twins Fifth Starter
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Matt Shoemaker is already being viewed as a member of the pitching rotation. Manager Rocco Baldelli said the team is ready to pencil him in as their fifth starter after signing him to a one-year $2 million deal just a week ago. He hasn't tossed more than 30 innings in a […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoTwins To Be Mindful Of Michael Pineda's Innings
Minnesota Twins starter Michael Pineda said he's feeling healthy and strong ahead of spring training, though that won't stop the team from being mindful of his innings in 2021. Pineda hasn't pitched a full season since 2016, as Tommy John surgery cost him much of his 2017 and all of his 2018 campaign. It's admittedly […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoClint Capela Records Sixth Consecutive Double-Double
Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela notched his sixth consecutive double-double in a 123-115 win over the Nuggets. Capela scored 22 points- his third straight game with 20-plus- and had 10 boards, an assist, and a block in 32 minutes. The 26-year-old has shot 76 percent or better from the field in each of his last […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoJamal Murray Scores 30-Plus Points For Third Straight Game
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray kept up his recent stretch of excellent play in a losing effort to the Hawks on Sunday. Murray dropped 30 points with four rebounds, four assists, three treys, and two steals in 35 minutes. After being bothered by small injuries throughout the season, the 23-year-old guard seems to look much […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoTrae Young Stays Red-Hot In Win Over Nuggets
Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young had a monster stat line in Sunday's win over Denver. Young dropped 35 points with 15 assists, six rebounds, four triples, and a steal in 36 minutes. He was too much for the Nuggets to handle in this one- and they couldn't even stop him by fouling, as he knocked […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoJayson Tatum Drops 32 Points In Losing Effort
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum dropped 32 points with nine rebounds, three triples, two assists and two steals in an overtime loss to the Pelicans. Tatum left a bit to be desired from an efficiency standpoint but made up for it by committing just one turnover, a welcome sight after he had six in his […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoZion Williamson Records Seventh Double-Double
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson notched his seventh double-double for the season in a 120-115 win over the Celtics. Williamson dropped 28 points with 10 rebounds, four assists, and a block in 40 minutes. The 20-year-old has been on a tear in February, as he's averaging 26.8 points on 65.9 percent shooting from the […]
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