Will Barton Drains Four Threes In Win Over Suns

Denver Nuggets forward Will Barton totaled 20 points with six rebounds, five assists, four triples, and a steal in a 110-98 win over Phoenix. Barton seems likely to take on some of the usage available with Jamal Murray (knee) sidelined, as he played 34 minutes, tied for second on the team, and took 14 shots, […...

Nikola Jokic Scores Game-High 27 Points With 13 Boards

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic poured in a game-high 27 points with 13 rebounds, two assists, two steals, and a three-pointer in 35 minutes of action. Jokic picked up right where he left off in last year's MVP campaign, as he produced game-highs in both points and rebounds. The star center was inefficient from the […...

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Leads Team In Scoring In Loss

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led his team in scoring in a losing effort to the Jazz Wednesday. Gilgeous-Alexander wasn't efficient, as he scored 18 points on just 7 of 17 shooting from the field and 1-for-7 shooting from deep, adding four boards and a pair of assists. Despite his disappointing performance, the 23-year-old […...

Bojan Bogdanovic Paces Team With 22 Points

Utah Jazz forward Bojan Bogdanovic scored a team-high 22 points in Wednesday's victory over Oklahoma City. Bogdanovic shot 10-for-17 from the field and 2 of 6 from beyond the arc, chipping in four rebounds, two assists, and a steal in 28 minutes of action. The veteran sharpshooter has averaged at least 17 points per game […...

Rudy Gobert Pulls Down 21 Rebounds

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert tallied 16 points with 21 rebounds and a blocked shot in Wednesday's season-opening win over the Thunder. Gobert tied for third in the NBA in double-doubles last year and wasted no time in picking up his first of the 2021 campaign, as he notched one in just 12 minutes. The […...

Gary Harris A Late Scratch With Hamstring Injury

Orlando Magic guard Gary Harris (hamstring), who was slated to start, has been scratched from the lineup Wednesday. Rookie Jalen Suggs draws the start in his place. Harris will miss the contest against the Spurs due to "right hamstring maintenance." Suggs will get a chance to see his fair share of minutes in his NBA […...

Nicolas Batum, Serge Ibaka To Miss Thursday's Opener

Los Angeles Clippers forward Nicolas Batum (personal) and forward Serge Ibaka (back) will miss Thursday's season-opener against the Warriors. Already down Kawhi Leonard (knee), the Clippers' frontcourt depth will be challenged early on in the season. Marcus Morris Sr., Ivica Zubac, and Isaiah Hartenstein should see all the minutes they can handle Thursday. Some usage […...

Isaiah Roby To Come Off Bench Wednesday

Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Isaiah Roby will come off the bench in Wednesday's game against the Jazz. It's a bit of a surprise, as the rebuilding Thunder opted to go with the veteran Derrick Favors over the younger Roby- though head coach Mark Daigneault noted that the veteran's return to Utah played a part in […...

De'Anthony Melton Draws The Start Against Cavaliers

Memphis Grizzlies guard De'Anthony Melton is a member of the starting five for Wednesday's season-opener against Cleveland. He'll be joined in the backcourt by second-year pro Desmond Bane. Melton figures to get plenty of run in the starting lineup with Dillon Brooks (hand) expected to miss the beginning of the season as he recovers from […...

Nickeil Alexander-Walker Pencils Into Starting Five Wednesday

New Orleans Pelicans point guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker draws the start in his team's opening game of the season against the 76ers. Alexander-Walker steps into quite the opportunity with Lonzo Ball now in Chicago- and should be expected to handle the point guard duties for the Pelicans- with Devonte' Graham playing off the ball. It could […...

O.J. Howard Misses Practice Wednesday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end O.J. Howard (ankle) missed practice Wednesday. Howard popped up on the injury report with an ankle injury, which he likely picked up during his team's Week 6 win over the Eagles. The 26-year-old played 65 percent of the snaps while seeing a season-high seven targets, hauling in six of them […...

Rob Gronkowski A Non-Participant At Wednesday's Practice

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski (ribs) missed Wednesday's practice. Gronkowski has missed the last three games and hasn't practiced since sustaining multiple rib injuries. The Buccaneers had indicated that the star tight end was making progress, but until he upgrades his participation level at practice, he should still be considered a question mark […...

Russell Gage Cleared Of Injury

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage (ankle) was not on the team's injury report Wednesday. Gage hasn't played since Week 2 as he has been dealing with an ankle injury, but his full practice session Wednesday indicates that he is on track to return to the field Sunday against the Dolphins. The 25-year-old could potentially […...

Terrace Marshall Jr. Misses Practice Wednesday

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. (head) missed Wednesday's practice. Marshall is in the concussion protocol after he took a big hit during last week's loss to the Vikings, and he isn't off to a good start this week in terms of practice. The rookie wideout has struggled to make an impact this year, […...

Antonio Brown Dealing With Sprained Ankle

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown (ankle) wasn't able to practice Wednesday. Head coach Bruce Arians specified that Brown, coming off of producing 93 yards and touchdown against the Eagles, is dealing with a sprained ankle. It's never good to start the week as a non-participant, but the veteran wideout will still have two […...

Aaron Boone Returning To Yankees On Three-Year Contract

The New York Yankees announced Tuesday that they are bringing back manager Aaron Boone on a three-year contract through the 2024 season with a club option for 2025. Boone has compiled 328 victories in the regular season since being named the skipper before the start of the 2018 campaign, though postseason success has eluded him […...

Tyrod Taylor Considered Day-To-Day

Houston Texans head coach David Culley spoke to reporters Monday and said that quarterback Tyrod Taylor (hamstring) is considered day-to-day. Taylor suffered a Grade 2 hamstring strain and has missed the last four games while on Injured Reserve. Culley noted that the veteran signal-caller has made progress in his recovery but wouldn't say whether he […...

Michael Thomas Eligible To Return In Week 7

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (ankle) could return to the field soon. Thomas, who has yet to suit up for New Orleans this year as he recovers from surgery on his ankle, is eligible to return to practice this week. The star wideout will be rejoining a Saints' wideout group that has produced […...

Texans Defense Has Bad Day At The Office

It was a bad day at the office for the Houston Texans defense, which allowed 31 points and 388 yards of offense to the Colts in a blowout loss. The Texans did record a pair of sacks, but that was the extent of their output on the day. The unit gives up too many big […...

Ka'imi Fairbairn Makes Lone Field Goal Sunday

Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn made one field-goal attempt in Sunday's 31-3 loss to the Colts. Fairbairn didn't get any help from a bad Texans offense, which stalled out on most of their drives while turning the ball over three times. The former Pro Bowler has been unimpressive since returning from injury last week- and […...

Jordan Akins Posts Season-High 41 Yards

Houston Texans tight end Jordan Akins had his best game of the season in Sunday's blowout defeat at the hands of the Colts. Akins saw six targets, tied for the second-most on the team, posting 41 yards on four receptions. The big tight end was coming off of two dud games, so it was nice […...

Chris Moore Held Under 20 Receiving Yards In Loss

Houston Texans wide receiver Chris Moore disappointed after his breakout performance last week. Moore was held to just 14 receiving yards on four receptions in a blowout loss to the Colts. The 28-year-old operated as the fourth option in the passing game with Nico Collins back in the picture, certainly not a good sign for […...

Nico Collins Sees Six Targets In Return

Houston Texans rookie wide receiver Nico Collins caught four of six targets for 44 yards in his return Sunday against the Colts. Collins missed a month of action due to a shoulder injury, but he posted season-highs in each receiving category in his return to the field. The rookie could carve out a fantasy relevant […...

Brandin Cooks Leads Team In Receiving

Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks had a great day despite his team's blowout loss to the Colts. Cooks led the team with 13 targets, nine catches, and 89 yards, operating as a short-yardage safety blanket for rookie quarterback Davis Mills. The Texans couldn't get anything going deep downfield against Indianapolis, resulting in a bevy […...

David Johnson Loses Fumble, Sees Just Three Touches

Houston Texans running back David Johnson saw just three touches, his second-fewest total of the season, in Sunday's 31-3 rout to the Colts. Johnson was barely involved in the gameplan, taking a firm backseat to both Mark Ingram II and Phillip Lindsay in terms of touches, though he certainly didn't do himself any favors by […...

Phillip Lindsay Posts 54 Scrimmage Yards

Houston Texans running back Phillip Lindsay had a solid day rushing the ball in Sunday's 31-3 loss to the Colts. Lindsay saw nine touches, his highest total since Week 1, turning them into 39 rushing yards and 15 yards through the air. He broke off a 35-yard run late in the first quarter but went […...

Mark Ingram II Handles 20 Touches In Loss

Houston Texans running back Mark Ingram II carried the ball 18 times for 73 rushing yards while adding two receptions for eight receiving yards in Sunday's loss to Indianapolis. Ingram didn't find a ton of room to run but still managed to post his second-highest rushing yardage total of the season. Perhaps more impressive is […...

Davis Mills Turns The Ball Over Twice In Blowout Loss

Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills struggled mightily in Sunday's 31-3 loss to the Colts. Mills managed to throw for 243 yards, his second-highest total of the season, though he fired two interceptions and averaged a measly 5.7 yards per attempt. It was a significant step back for the rookie from his three-touchdown performance last week […...

Terry McLaurin, Antonio Gibson Expected To Play

Washington Football Team wide receiver Terry McLaurin (hamstring) and running back Antonio Gibson (shin), both questionable, are expected to play Sunday against Kansas City. Gibson, who has exceeded 70 scrimmage yards while scoring three touchdowns in the last two weeks, will take on a Chiefs defense that has already allowed the seventh-most scores to opposing […...

Tyreek Hill Likely To Play Against Washington

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (quad), listed as questionable, is looking good for Sunday's game against Washington. Hill, who fought through the injury last week against Buffalo, will give it a go on Sunday against the Washington Football Team. Hill has had two fantasy explosion games, two solid games, and one dud this […...