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Caris LeVert Out Again Thursday
Indiana Pacers forward Caris LeVert (back) will miss another game on Thursday against the Jazz. LeVert experienced back stiffness during the team's shootaround Wednesday and isn't yet healthy enough to return to action. He should still be considered day-to-day. In his absence, expect Malcolm Brogdon and Domantas Sabonis to do the heavy lifting on offense, […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoTobias Harris, Seth Curry Available And Starting Thursday
Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris and guard Seth Curry (ankle), listed as questionable, are available and in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Raptors. Harris cleared the health and safety protocols but needed to prove his readiness in a pre-game shootaround, which he was able to do. Meanwhile, Curry will make his return […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoMike Evans - Week 10 Outlook for Fantasy Football
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans could be even more involved in Week 10 against Washington. Evans is trending towards being the undisputed top dog in the Buccaneers' wideout room, as Antonio Brown (ankle) and Chris Godwin (foot) look unlikely to play this Sunday. Evans, who has hit double-digit targets three times this year, […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoRonald Jones II - Week 10 Outlook for Fantasy Football
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones II faces a tricky matchup in Week 10 against Washington. Jones has seen 10-plus carries just once this season, with most of his work in that contest coming during the end of a blowout win. Leonard Fournette is the team's preferred choice as the lead back, unless an […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoLeonard Fournette - Week 10 Outlook for Fantasy Football
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette faces another tricky matchup in Week 10 against the Washington Football Team. Fournette was held under 50 scrimmage yards for the first time since September in a tough matchup before the bye against the Saints. While not quite the run-stuffing unit New Orleans is, Washington is still a […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoTom Brady - Week 10 Outlook for Fantasy Football
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady draws an excellent matchup in Week 10 against the Washington Football Team. Brady will likely be without Antonio Brown (ankle), Chris Godwin (foot), and Rob Gronkowski (back) on Sunday, but it might not matter as much, considering Washington's secondary ranks 31st in the league in pass DVOA. The veteran […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoAnthony Davis Excels In Overtime Win
Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis picked up his second consecutive double-double in Wednesday's win over the Heat. Davis was nursing a thumb sprain but looked great out there, picking up his second straight double-double. He added four assists, a steal, and a block in 45 minutes of action, further confirming that he can play […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoBam Adebayo Racks Up Career-High Six Steals
Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (knee) stuffed the stat sheet in a 120-117 overtime loss to the Lakers Wednesday. Adebayo was a menace on the defensive end, racking up a career-high six steals, while notching his second straight double-double with 28 points and 10 boards. Adebayo handled his usual workload with ease, and should be […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoRussell Westbrook Has Another Triple-Double Wednesday
Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook notched his second straight triple-double in Wednesday's win over the Heat. Westbrook was coming off of a couple of rough shooting performances, so it was nice to see him connect on 10 of 22 field-goal attempts while shooting 3 of 7 from downtown. The star guard's 15 combined turnovers […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoKarl-Anthony Towns Notches Second Straight Double-Double
Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns picked up his second straight double-double in Wednesday's loss to Golden State. Towns struggled to knock down two-pointers but excelled from beyond the arc, connecting on 5 of 10 attempts en route to 17 points, adding 12 boards. The star center also chipped in four assists and two steals while […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoAndrew Wiggins Records Season-High In Points
Golden State Warriors guard Andrew Wiggins delivered a strong performance in Wednesday's win over the Timberwolves. Wiggins scored a season-high 35 points on 14-for-19 shooting from the field and 3 of 6 shooting from deep. The Kansas product knocked down both of his free throws while chipping in four rebounds and a pair of steals. […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoAnthony Edwards Explodes For Career-High 48 Points
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards erupted for a career-high 48 points in Wednesday's loss to the Warriors. Edwards was on fire, as he drained 16 of 27 shot attempts and 7 of 13 threes while shooting 9-for-12 from the charity stripe. Per the team's Twitter account, Edwards is the fifth-youngest player in NBA history to […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoMalcolm Brogdon Fills Up The Box Score In Return
Indiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon looked great in his return to the court Wednesday against the Nuggets. Despite his team's loss, Brogdon acquitted himself well, pouring in 25 points on 52.4 percent shooting from the field and 42.9 percent shooting from downtown. The former second-round pick also did a little bit of everything, chipping in […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoDomantas Sabonis Records Monster Double-Double
Indiana Pacers forward Domantas Sabonis notched his third straight double-double in Wednesday's 101-98 loss to the Nuggets. Sabonis scored 20 points with a season-high 19 rebounds, two assists, a triple, a block, and one steal in 33 minutes. The 25-year-old took advantage of a Nuggets frontcourt without Nikola Jokic (suspension)- as he shot 64.3 percent […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoWill Barton Leads Nuggets To Victory With Season-High 30 Points
Denver Nuggets forward Will Barton led the way for his team in Wednesday's victory over the Pacers. Barton scored a season-high 30 points, draining 11 of 19 attempts from the field while shooting 6-for-9 from three-point land. The veteran forward chipped in three assists and a pair of steals in 34 minutes. Barton was the […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoCaris LeVert Out Wednesday
Indiana Pacers guard Caris LeVert (back) won't play against the Nuggets Wednesday. LeVert went through the team's shootaround but ultimately didn't feel healthy enough to take part in game action- with head coach Rick Carlisle noting that this wasn't a situation where he aggravated the injury. LeVert is still dealing with a stiff back, so […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoTobias Harris, Seth Curry Questionable Thursday
The Philadelphia 76ers could get two valuable pieces to their rotation, Tobias Harris and Seth Curry (foot), back in the lineup Thursday against the Raptors. Harris has missed the past six games while in quarantine after a positive COVID test, though head coach Doc Rivers had said that he would be returning soon- and his […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoTyrese Haliburton Won't Play Against Spurs
Sacramento Kings guard Tyrese Haliburton (back) won't play Wednesday against the Spurs. Haliburton is dealing with back tightness, which forced him to miss Monday's game, though it doesn't sound like something that will cause an extended absence. Buddy Hield and Davion Mitchell should see more opportunities with Haliburton out. A member of the starting five […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoMalcolm Brogdon Suiting Up Wednesday
Indiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon (illness), listed as questionable, will return to the action Wednesday against the Nuggets. It's nice to get the official word in on Brogdon well before tip-off. The Virginia product is averaging 22.3 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 7.0 assists per game while playing a career-high 36.8 minutes per contest. Fantasy managers […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoDillon Brooks Will Play Against Hornets
Memphis Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks (hand), tagged as questionable, will make his season debut in Wednesday's game against the Hornets. Brooks hasn't played yet, as he's been recovering from offseason surgery to repair a broken left hand, though he'll make his return in front of the home crowd, albeit in a limited role. The 25-year-old […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoBrandon Ingram To Miss Another Game Wednesday
New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (hip), listed as questionable, will miss Wednesday's game against the Thunder. Ingram will miss his sixth straight contest as he continues to deal with a nagging hip issue. Ingram's next chance to return will be Friday against the Nets. His absence will open up opportunities for Josh Hart and […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoNicolas Batum Drains Six Threes In Tuesday's Win
Los Angeles Clippers forward Nicolas Batum caught fire from beyond the arc in Tuesday's 117-109 win over the Trail Blazers. Batum knocked down 6 of 8 threes for a season-high 22 points in total- adding six boards, an assist, and a steal in 29 minutes. The 32-year-old is thriving in a stretch-the-floor forward role for […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoReggie Jackson Scores 23 Points With Six Dimes
Los Angeles Clippers guard Reggie Jackson showcased some better efficiency in Tuesday's win over Portland. Jackson shot 38.9 percent from the field and 27.3 percent from deep his last time out but improved upon those marks, connecting on 10 of 20 shot attempts while draining 3 of 5 threes. The Boston College product has averaged […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoDamian Lillard Drops Game-High 27 Points In Tuesday's Loss
Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard posted his second straight game with 25-plus points in Tuesday's loss to the Clippers. Lillard connected on 11 of 23 shot attempts while making four treys, though his inefficiencies from beyond the arc continued, as he made just 4 of 13 attempts from that distance. The star guard has […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoPanthers Sign Matt Barkley
The Carolina Panthers are signing veteran quarterback Matt Barkley, pending a physical, per Joe Person of The Athletic. Barkley, 31, has made seven career starts in six seasons for the Eagles, Bears, and Bills, completing 58.4 percent of his passes for 2,699 yards, 11 touchdowns, and 22 interceptions across six seasons. The veteran signal-caller is […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoNikola Vucevic Produces Full Line Despite Low Scoring Output
Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic filled up the box score in Monday's 118-95 win over the Nets. Vucevic struggled with his shot and only scored 11 points but managed to affect the game in a variety of ways- as he chipped in 13 rebounds, five assists, three blocks, a triple and a steal in 33 […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoDeMar DeRozan Paces Team In Points
Chicago Bulls guard DeMar DeRozan stayed red-hot in Monday's win over the Nets. DeRozan paced his team in points, pouring in 28 points on 50 percent shooting from the field. The veteran guard continued his aggressive ways on offense, as he's now drained at least seven free throws in each of his last three games […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoKevin Durant Matches Season-High With 38 Points
Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant delivered a strong effort despite his team's loss to the Bulls. Durant matched his season-high with 38 points on 13-for-24 shooting, making up for inefficient three-point shooting by draining all nine free throws. The star forward added four assists while committing just two turnovers in 35 minutes. Durant has benefitted […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoTyrese Maxey Produces Full Line In Loss To Knicks
Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey did a little bit of everything for his squad in a losing effort to the Knicks Monday. Maxey scored 16 points with nine rebounds, five assists, three triples, two steals, and a block in 39 minutes. The second-year pro has embraced the opportunity available with Ben Simmons away from the […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoAndre Drummond Dominates The Glass
Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond was a beast on the boards in Monday's loss to the Knicks. Drummond pulled down 25 rebounds, one short of his career-high versus the Knicks, as he put together another strong outing while filling in for Joel Embiid. The former Piston chipped in 14 points, two blocks, and an assist […]
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