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Brandon Ingram Scores Season-High 33 Points
New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram dropped a season-high 33 points in Sunday's overtime win over Boston. Ingram added six rebounds, five triples, and three assists while drilling a huge three late in overtime to give his team the lead for good. The 23-year-old has been a bit streaky this month but has really locked […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoTyler Herro Questionable For Monday
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (hip) has been listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Thunder. Herro suffered the injury, a hip pointer, at some point during the first half of Saturday's game against the Lakers- and was unable to return for the second half. He should be considered a game-time call for Monday. […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoOG Anunoby Returns To Starting Lineup Sunday
Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby is back in the starting lineup on Sunday against the 76ers. Anunoby was rested for the second half of the back-to-back on Friday, though he'll be back out there in a small-ball lineup against Philadelphia. He was excellent in his first meeting with the 76ers, as he drained four triples […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoDillon Brooks Out On Monday, Brandon Clarke Available
Memphis Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks (thigh) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Dallas, while forward Brandon Clarke (calf) is off the injury report. Brooks has missed the last three games with a sore right thigh- and it's unclear when he'll be able to make his return to the lineup. Guards De'Anthony Melton, Grayson […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoGary Harris To Be Sidelined Against Hawks
Denver Nuggets guard Gary Harris (groin) is out for Sunday's game against Atlanta and is considered week-to-week. Per Nuggets head coach Mike Malone, Harris aggravated his groin when he returned to the lineup on Wednesday against the Wizards. Will Barton, Monte Morris and Facundo Campazzo could all see extra minutes with Harris down. Barton and Morris […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoAustin Rivers Not Playing Against Timberwolves
New York Knicks guard Austin Rivers (illness) is sitting out Sunday's game against Minnesota. Rivers is experiencing a non-COVID related illness, though he was a DNP in each of his previous two games, so the news doesn't affect fantasy rosters much. Look for the Knicks to continue to rotate their trio of point guards against […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoMarcus Smart Hopes To Return After All-Star Break
Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (calf) is planning to return after the All-Star break for the start of the second half of the season. Smart had been without a timeline for some time since suffering a calf strain on January 30- but head coach Brad Stevens said that the veteran guard participated in some light, […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoJ.J. Redick Ejected In The Fourth Quarter Against The Celtics
New Orleans Pelicans guard J.J. Redick was ejected in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Celtics. Redick had been issued a technical foul before he rolled the ball back to the referee during a stoppage of play, which promptly earned him an ejection. It's unclear exactly why he was given such a quick […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoBen Simmons, Shake Milton Playing On Sunday
Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons (illness) and guard Shake Milton (ankle) are officially available for the 76ers against the Raptors on Sunday. The 76ers have been without Simmons for two games as he dealt with the stomach flu- and Milton for five games as he managed an ankle sprain, though both will be back on […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoKenta Maeda Looking To Add New Pitch To Repertoire
Minnesota Twins starter Kenta Maeda is reportedly looking to add a pitch to his arsenal ahead of the 2021 season. Maeda was dominant last season, posting career-highs in ERA, strikeout rate, and left-on base percentage en route to finishing second in the CY Young Award race. The Japanese right-hander is looking to permanently implement one […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoMitch Garver Feeling Healthy Ahead Of Spring Training
Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver said he realized just how much his swing was affected by injury last season. Garver followed up his 2019 breakout campaign with a down season in 2020, slashing just .167/.247/.264, as he missed 27 games due to a right intercostal strain. However, the 30-year-old noted that he compensated for his […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoJ.A. Happ Tests Positive For COVID-19
Minnesota Twins starter J.A. Happ has tested positive for COVID-19, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. Happ is not experiencing any symptoms of the virus at the moment. The veteran hurler signed a one-year, $8 million deal this offseason after pitching to a 3.47 ERA in 49.1 innings for the Yankees in the shortened 2020 […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoAlex Kirilloff With Great Opportunity This Spring
Minnesota Twins outfielder Alex Kirilloff has an opportunity to win the starting left field job this spring. Minnesota's 15th pick in the 2016 draft and ranked as the No. 26 prospect on MLB.com, Kirilloff made his major-league debut in the wild-card round last year against the Astros. The 24-year-old recorded a .356 BABIP in three […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoJose Berrios Not Thinking About Contract Situation
Minnesota Twins starter Jose Berrios isn't thinking about his contract situation as the Twins enter camp ahead of spring training. Berrios said that he and his agents have spoken about his future and hopes to get something done, though there hasn't been any communication with the club yet. The 26-year-old right-hander is slated to make […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoBojan Bogdanovic Scores 23 Points With Four Threes
Utah Jazz forward Bojan Bogdanovic scored 23 points with four triples, two rebounds, two assists, and a block in a 116-112 loss to the Clippers. Bogdanovic shot just 2 of 10 in Wednesday's game against the Clippers but stepped up for Utah with Mike Conley on a minutes restriction in his return. He's been streaky […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoKawhi Leonard Scores 29 Points In Return
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard looked good in his return to the court on Friday. Leonard missed three games with a leg contusion, though he didn't show any signs of being limited, as he scored 29 points in 38 minutes. He was a bit inefficient from the field- 41.7 percent from the field- but […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoDonovan Mitchell Scores 35 Points With One Turnover
Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell had a strong showing in a narrow loss to the Clippers. Mitchell scored 35 points on a season-high 27 shot attempts, adding five assists, four rebounds, four triples, three steals and just one turnover. The Louisville product stepped up against a Clippers team that was at full strength for the […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoFred VanVleet Has Rough Shooting Night
Toronto Raptors guard Fred Vanvleet had a rough night shooting the ball in a win over Minnesota. VanVleet scored 12 points, though he shot just 4 of 20 from the field and 2-for-9 from beyond the arc, matching his worst performance of the season efficiency-wise. He also had five turnovers, matching his season-high, though he […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoKarl-Anthony Towns Records Double-Double With Two Blocks
Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns scored 19 points with 13 rebounds, four assists, two blocks, and a triple in a 86-81 loss to the Raptors. Towns has looked great since his return to the court, but the Timberwolves have lost five of the six games he's played in and own the league's worst record. The […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoNorman Powell Drops Season-High 31 Points
Toronto Raptors guard Norman Powell kept up his red-hot play in Friday's win over the Timberwolves. Powell scored a season-high 31 points with six rebounds, six triples, two assists, and two steals in 38 minutes. The 27-year-old matched his season-high in shot attempts with OG Anunoby and Kyle Lowry sidelined- and his play in February […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoLeBron James, Kyle Kuzma Listed As Probable Against Heat
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) and forward Kyle Kuzma (back) are probable for Saturday's game against the Heat. Forward Markieff Morris (ankle) is also probable. James has appeared on nearly every injury report since the season started, so there's no reason to suspect that he'll be inactive, especially with Anthony Davis sidelined (Achilles). […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoDennis Schroder To Miss Second Straight Game On Saturday
Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder will be out on Saturday against the Heat. This will be his second straight absence, as his status and possible return remain cloudy while he remains in the league's COVID-19 health and safety protocol. Alex Caruso and Talen Horton-Tucker should see added minutes against the Heat, as both played 25-plus […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoGoran Dragic To Be Absent Again Saturday
Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic (ankle) is out for Saturday's game against the Lakers. Dragic didn't travel with the team- and it's not known when he'll make his return from an ankle injury that will cost him his seventh missed game. Guards Tyler Herro and Kendrick Nunn- who have each had lucrative nights scoring the […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoCoby White Returns For Second Half
Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (knee) is back out there for the second half of Friday's game against the 76ers. White banged his knee in the first quarter, though it doesn't appear to be too serious. However, the Bulls have the second half of a back-to-back on Saturday, so fantasy managers should prepare for the […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoHarrison Barnes, Richaun Holmes Questionable On Saturday
Sacramento Kings forward Harrison Barnes (foot) and center Richaun Holmes (knee) are questionable to play in Saturday's game against the Bulls. Forward Glenn Robinson II (knee) is also questionable as he deals with a sore knee. Barnes missed the last game and Holmes the last two, with Nemanja Bjelica and Hassan Whiteside stepping up to […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoCoby White Questionable To Return Friday With Knee Injury
Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (quad) is questionable to return to Friday's game against the 76ers. White has been diagnosed with a knee contusion, which occurred when he hit his knee on a play in the first quarter. Hopefully, it's not too serious, as White has been playing well lately. Ryan Arcidiacono and Tomas Satoransky […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoMike Conley Will Play Against Clippers On Minutes Restriction
Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley (hamstring) will play on Friday against the Clippers. Conley missed the last six games as he dealt with a sore hamstring, though he'll be back in the lineup for a rematch with the Clippers, who will be at full strength. Conley will be on a minutes restriction, per head coach […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoKawhi Leonard, Paul George Available To Play Against Jazz
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (leg) and forward Paul George (foot) are available to play in Friday's game against the Jazz. George had missed the last seven games while Leonard was sidelined for three games, though they'll be out there for a rematch with the Jazz, who own the league's best record. Nicolas Batum […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoChris Boucher Getting The Start On Friday
Toronto Raptors forward Chris Boucher will make his first start of the season on Friday against the Timberwolves. Boucher will start at the five as the Raptors go small with OG Anunoby (rest) ruled out for the second half of the back-to-back. His fantasy managers were probably starting to wonder what it would take for […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoOG Anunoby Won't Play Against Timberwolves
Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby (rest) won't play on Friday against the Timberwolves. Anunoby is technically active and was slated to start, though the Raptors want to be cautious with him since he only just returned from a calf injury- and it's the second night of a back-to-back. With Kyle Lowry (thumb, ankle) also out, […]
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