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Nemanja Bjelica Heading To Miami
Former Sacramento Kings forward Nemanja Bjelica is heading to the Miami Heat. Miami will send forward Maurice Harkless and forward Chris Silva to Sacramento in the deal. Bjelica is having a shaky season and has played just 16.9 minutes per game, though he gives the Heat a solid stretch-four to help space the floor. The […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoGary Trent Jr., Rodney Hood Dealt To Toronto
The Toronto Raptors have acquired guard Gary Trent Jr. and guard Rodney Hood as part of a deal that sent forward Norman Powell to Portland. Trent is a solid acquisition by the Raptors, as he impressed for Portland when C.J. McCollum was sidelined, averaging career-best marks in points, 15.0, and three-pointers made, 3.0, in 30.8 […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoTrail Blazers Acquire Norman Powell
The Portland Trail Blazers have acquired forward Norman Powell from the Toronto Raptors. Portland agreed to send guard Gary Trent Jr. and guard Rodney Hood to Toronto in the deal. Powell gives the Trail Blazers a much-needed third scoring option behind Damian Lillard and C.J. McCollum, making them an even deadlier three-point shooting team in […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoGary Harris, R.J. Hampton Headed To Orlando
Former Denver Nuggets guard Gary Harris and guard R.J. Hampton are headed to the Orlando Magic as part of a deal involving forward Aaron Gordon. Harris' time in Denver- including this season- was riddled by injury, as he appeared in just 19 games for the Nuggets this season, averaging career-lows across the board. Orlando's entire […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoAaron Gordon Traded To The Nuggets
The Orlando Magic have traded forward Aaron Gordon to the Denver Nuggets in exchange for guards Gary Harris, R.J. Hampton, and a 2025 protected first-round pick, per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Forward Gary Clark is also headed to Denver. The Magic have now rattled off three trades, unloading three of their core pieces in Nikola Vucevic, […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoMike Conley Has Solid Two-Way Performance
Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley excelled on both ends in a 118-88 win over the Nets on Wednesday. Conley played just 25 minutes but was able to rack up 18 points, four rebounds, three triples, two assists, and a pair of steals while shooting 50 percent from both the field and beyond the arc. The […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoAlize Johnson Produces Monster 23-15 Line In Nets Debut
Brooklyn Nets forward Alize Johnson made his debut for his short-handed team on Wednesday and took full advantage of the opportunity. Johnson put up a monster line with 23 points and 15 rebounds, chipping in three assists and two steals for good measure. The 24-year-old was signed to a 10-day contract on Sunday, though it […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoDonovan Mitchell Scores 27 Points In 27 Minutes
Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell had a strong game in a blowout win over the short-handed Nets on Wednesday. Mitchell dropped 27 points in just 27 minutes, making at least 11 field-goal attempts and five triples on efficient shooting for the second straight game. The 24-year-old racked up seven assists, six rebounds and a steal […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoKemba Walker Excels On Both Ends Of The Floor In Loss To Bucks
Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker put forth a strong, two-way performance despite his team's tight 121-119 loss to Milwaukee on Wednesday. Walker poured in 23 points on 50 percent shooting from the field, making 5 of his 9 attempts from beyond the arc. He rounded out his line with six assists, three steals, two rebounds, […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoJaylen Brown Bounces Back From Beyond The Arc
Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown had a much more efficient performance from the three-point line in Wednesday's loss to the Bucks. Brown caught fire, shooting 10-for-16 from the field and 4 of 7 from deep en route to 24 points, making up for his 27.3 percent mark from beyond the arc in his previous game. […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoKhris Middleton Scores 27 Points With 13 Boards
Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton stayed hot offensively in a narrow 121-119 win over the Celtics on Wednesday. Middleton dropped 27 points on efficient 11-for-20 shooting from the field, chipping in 2 of 4 attempts from beyond the arc in 36 minutes. The veteran forward added 13 rebounds and four assists, earning him his eighth […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoRyan Jeffers Hits First Spring Home Run Against Tampa Bay
Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's loss to Tampa Bay. Jeffers homered in his second at-bat of the day, then lined a single in his third at-bat to finish what was an impressive day for the 23-year-old backstop. MLB.com's Do Hyoung-Park notes that while Jeffers will be […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoMichael Pineda Rocked By Rays On Wednesday
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Michael Pineda struggled in Wednesday's loss to the Rays. Pineda pitched five innings, allowing nine hits and five earned run while striking out four batters. The 32-year-old certainly didn't have his best stuff, though he was encouragingly able to work through five frames, continuing his Grapefruit League build-up. Pineda has flashed […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoCole Anthony Making Progress
Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony (rib) is making progress in his recovery, though he remains without a timetable for his return. Anthony suffered a fractured rib during a February 9 game against the Trail Blazers. The 20-year-old has been participating in on-court activities- though he can't do contact yet, as the rib hasn't healed fully. […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoGabe Vincent Listed As Probable Against Trail Blazers Thursday
Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent (knee) has been listed as probable for Thursday's tilt with the Trail Blazers. Vincent was listed as probable for Tuesday's game and ultimately played, so it's a safe bet to count on him suiting up. With guards Goran Dragic (back) and Avery Bradley (calf) possibly sidelined once again, Vincent could […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoJosh Okogie A Late Scratch Wednesday
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Josh Okogie (health and safety protocols) won't play on Wednesday against the Mavericks. Okogie was a late scratch after being exposed to the virus and will now enter the league's health and safety protocols. The team said that the 22-year-old is undergoing precautionary testing. Jarred Vanderbilt will replace Okogie in the starting […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoJames Harden Ruled Out Wednesday
Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden (neck) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Jazz. Harden was listed as questionable- and was able to play through a sore neck on Tuesday, scoring 25 points with 17 assists in 40 minutes- though the team will take the safe approach and sit him for the second […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoGoran Dragic, Avery Bradley Questionable For Thursday
Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic (knee) and guard Avery Bradley (calf) have been listed as questionable for Thursday's contest against the Trail Blazers. Dragic has missed the past two games, while Bradley has gotten the questionable tag the past few games before being held out. Kendrick Nunn and Tyler Herro should continue to see increased […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoCody Zeller Upgraded To Probable
Charlotte Hornets center Cody Zeller (shoulder) has been upgraded to probable, per the team's official injury report. Zeller was initially listed as questionable with left shoulder bursitis, so it bodes well for his chances of playing that he has been upgraded so close to tip-off. Backup center Bismack Biyombo played 23-plus minutes in each of […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoMohamed Bamba, Chasson Randle Available To Play Wednesday
Orlando Magic center Mohamed Bamba (toe) and guard Chasson Randle (groin) are available to play for Wednesday's game against the Suns. Bamba missed two games and Randle one, though the Magic will have some added depth in the front and backcourt when they take on one of the league's best teams in both departments in […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoOG Anunoby Will Suit Up Wednesday
Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby (rest) will suit up on Wednesday against the Nuggets. Anunoby was rested on Monday though he'll be back out there as expected. The 23-year-old looked great in two games since returning from the health and safety protocols, averaging 16 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.5 steals, 2.5 triples, and 1.0 blocks per […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoMalcolm Brogdon, Myles Turner Available To Play Wednesday
Indiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon (back) and center Myles Turner (ankle) are available to play on Wednesday against the Pistons. Both players missed Monday's contest- a Pacers loss- so they'll be welcomed back into the rotation. There's no word that they'll have their minutes limited, so fantasy managers should operate under the assumption that both […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoMohamed Bamba Questionable Wednesday Against Suns
Orlando Magic center Mohamed Bamba (toe) is questionable for Wednesday's contest against the Suns. Bamba has missed the past two games with the toe ailment, though it's largely resulted in even more usage for All-Star center Nikola Vucevic. If Bamba is out once again- backup centers Khem Birch and Chuma Okeke could see added run, […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoMarcell Ozuna Having Quiet Spring
Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna has struggled at the plate this spring. Ozuna has just five hits in 37 plate appearances, though three of them have gone for extra bases- and he does have nine strikeouts compared to seven walks, so he's shown a patient eye at the dish. The walks are a good sign, […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoChristian Yelich Clubs Second Spring Home Run On Tuesday
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich went 2-for-3 with a home run and a strikeout in Tuesday's 9-6 win over the Dodgers. Yelich belted a home run to left-centerfield off of Walker Buehler in the bottom of the first inning for his second long-ball of the spring. He's heating up at the right time, with four […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoKyle Kuzma Stuffs The Stat Sheet In Losing Effort
Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma filled up the box score in Tuesday's loss to the Pelicans. Kuzma scored 16 points with 10 rebounds, seven assists, four triples, and a steal in 34 minutes. The 25-year-old had a season-high six turnovers, though that's to be expected with the kind of workload he'll be shouldering over […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoZion Williamson Stays Hot In Win Over Lakers
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson scored 27 points with nine rebounds, five assists, and a steal in just 29 minutes of a 128-111 win over the Lakers. Williamson also made 9 of 10 free throws, as he continues to be a major contributor in that category over his last three games. The 20-year-old has […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoBrandon Ingram Goes For 30-Plus In Second Straight Game
New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram scored 30-plus points for the second straight game in Tuesday's win over the Lakers. Ingram's 36 points were a game-high, as he rounded out his line with four assists, four triples, and three rebounds. He committed just one turnover and was very efficient from the field, shooting 14-for-21. Ingram […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoKevin Love To Miss Another One Wednesday
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (calf) will miss Wednesday's game against the Bulls. Love will miss his sixth straight game- and his 40th of the season, as he continues to deal with a calf ailment, which he recently aggravated. Larry Nance Jr. and Dean Wade should continue to see added opportunities in the frontcourt, with […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoCody Zeller Questionable For Wednesday
Charlotte Hornets center Cody Zeller (shoulder) is considered questionable for Wednesday's contest with the Rockets. Zeller has been dealing with left shoulder bursitis, which has cost him the last two games, though he certainly has a chance to return against Houston. His return would push Bismack Biyombo back to the bench. If he remains out […]
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