DeAndre Jordan Starting Ahead Of Jeff Green Friday

The Brooklyn Nets are starting center DeAndre Jordan ahead of forward/center Jeff Green Friday against the Toronto Raptors. Green has started last game and has been seeing the majority of the minutes at the five, but head coach Steve Nash will go with Jordan starting in this one. Jordan's minutes have been on the decline […]

D'Angelo Russell And Naz Reid Both Starting Friday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard D'Angelo Russell (quad) and center Naz Reid (wrist) will start Friday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Neither Reid nor Russell were in any danger of missing this contest, even though Russell was listed as questionable. Both players could be in line for solid performances as the Thunder only have eight active players […]

Aron Baynes Will Play Against Brooklyn

Toronto Raptors center Aron Baynes (groin) will play Friday night against the Brooklyn Nets. Baynes was probable, then downgraded to a game-time decision, but there was no real doubt in his availability. Baynes will likely get the start again and has been seeing a majority of the center minutes ahead of Chris Boucher. This has […]

Joel Embiid Earns Questionable Tag For Saturday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) has been listed as questionable to suit up for Saturday's game versus the Nets due to a sore right knee. Embiid's knee issue is a new addition to the injury report, especially in light of the big man's recent back troubles. Should he ultimately be held out, Dwight Howard […]

Aron Baynes Downgraded To Game-Time Decision

Toronto Raptors center Aron Baynes (groin) is now a game-time decision Friday night against the Brooklyn Nets. Baynes seemingly had no issue in playing tonight after being listed as probable to play with a groin strain, but now the Raptors are playing it safe with their big man. If Baynes is eventually ruled out, Chris […]

Aron Baynes Likely To Play Against Brooklyn

Toronto Raptors center Aron Baynes (groin) is probable on Friday against the Nets. The 34-year-old has been dealing with the nagging injury, but he should be good to go against a Brooklyn team that has had issues defending underneath the rim. The veteran has played at least 23 minutes in each of his previous four […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (2/5/21): NBA DFS Lineups

Anytime that the Brooklyn Nets pop up on the schedule, fantasy managers take notice. None of the Big 3 -- Kevin Durant, James Harden, Kyrie Irving -- is listed below as a targeted choice, but with the points total of their contest versus Toronto checking in at a gargantuan 242.5 as of Thursday night, it’s […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (2/5/21): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

We've got a nine-game slate for Friday. The Jazz is the only team playing the second leg of a back-to-back. The Bucks are the heaviest favorite at 10.5 points. There is only one game with an O/U of at least 230 points: TOR @ BKN (243). There are two games at 7:00 PM ET (CHI […]

Fantasy Basketball Week 7 Risers and Fallers

Welcome to the fantasy basketball risers and fallers column, a weekly look at a few players whose stock is rising and a few who've been struggling with some analysis of why that's been the case. As always, this doesn't mean you need to drop these players who are struggling, but this could be a useful piece […]

Joel Embiid With 37 Points In Thursday's Loss

Playing without Ben Simmons (calf), Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid had to shoulder even more of the offensive load in Thursday's loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. Embiid scored 37 points on 14-for-21 shooting. In addition, he grabbed five rebounds and blocked a shot. Embiid also posted one assist and one steal. He'll play the […]

Enes Kanter Pulls Down 18 Rebounds

Portland Trail Blazers center Enes Kanter scored 17 points on 7-for-14 shooting in Thursday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. In addition, he grabbed 18 rebounds, including seven offensive. Kanter also posted one assist. He'll play the Knicks on Saturday, who allow opponents to grab the 14th-most rebounds in the NBA while shooting the 14th-highest percentage […]

Christian Wood Scores 17 Points Before Ankle Injury

Houston Rockets center Christian Wood scored 17 points on 7-for-10 shooting in Thursday's win over Memphis, but played just 20 minutes before exiting with an ankle injury. Considering Wood had to be wheeled off the floor, fantasy managers should expect to see the promising big miss some time. That would vault DeMarcus Cousins into the […]

Sebastian Aho Has Another Multi-Point Night

Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho put together his second multi-point effort in his past four games on Thursday, finishing a 6-4 loss to Chicago with one goal and one assist. He got the scoring started just 1:15 into the game and bagged a helper in the third period on Brock McGinn's second goal of the […]

Auston Matthews Has Seven Shots, Two Goals Against Canucks

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews produced his first multi-goal performance of the season on Thursday, picking up the team's first and third marker in a big 7-3 victory over Vancouver. He also tallied a game-high seven shots and delivered two hits in 17:46 on the ice. Matthews has now scored in six consecutive games […]

Jason Spezza Records Eighth Career Hat Trick

Toronto Maple Leafs center Jason Spezza recorded his eighth career hat trick in Thursday's 7-3 win over Vancouver. The former 30-goal scorer hadn't registered three markers in one game since April 2016. Spezza logged only 12:17, but he also had a season-high 5 shots in the game. The veteran center is way past his prime, […]

Phillip Danault Delivers Two Assists Thursday Night

Montreal Canadiens center Phillip Danault played a part in both of the team's goals in Thursday's 3-2 loss to Ottawa, picking up two assists. He recorded a helper on Brendan Gallagher's fifth marker of the season and helped Josh Anderson to score his seventh of the year in a short-handed situation. Danault was sitting on […]

Kristaps Porzingis Sinks Five Treys, Scores 25 Points

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Kristaps Porzingis had a great shooting night against Golden State on Thursday, going 5-for-8 from beyond the arc and 9-for-16 overall from the field en route to 25 points, which marks his highest scoring output in seven games. The Unicorn also produced five rebounds, three assists, and two blocks in a 147-116 […]

Clint Capela Gobbles Up 17 Rebounds

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela dominated the glass once more in Thursday's battle with the Jazz, collecting a game-high 17 rebounds in just 27 minutes. He is now on a run of 18 consecutive games with double-digit rebounds and the streak includes 13 double-doubles. Sadly he wasn't able to get one Thursday night, enduring a […]

Ryan Strome Extends Point Streak With Two Goals

New York Rangers forward Ryan Strome took his point streak to four games with a two-goal effort in Thursday's 4-2 win over Washington. Anthony Bitetto and Pavel Buchnevich netted the other goals. Strome had a nice run with the Rangers last season and he's kept the momentum for 2020-21, producing eight points in 11 games, […]

Matt Duchene Scores Twice In Nashville Win

Nashville Predators forward Matt Duchene notched his first goals of the season on Thursday, potting a pair in a 6-5 overtime win against Florida. Duchene made it 3-3 during the second period and then scored another game-tying goal on a power-play to make it 5-5 with just over four minutes to go in regulation. He […]

Tyler Soderstrom Earns Non-Roster Invite To A's Camp

Oakland Athletics catcher Tyler Soderstrom was invited to big-league camp. The 19-year-old is unlikely to be called up to the majors this season after only getting a short look in 2020 while at the A's alternate site last season. However, the 2020 first-round pick is oozing with potential. He was named the Gatorade California Baseball […]

Joel Embiid Returns To Game After Injury Scare

Updating a previous report, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) has returned to Thursday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Embiid landed awkwardly on his knee and went to the locker room for a bit, but he eventually returned to the court and is showing no signs of injury. The Sixers play again Saturday, so […]

Joel Embiid Heads To Locker Room Thursday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) has headed to the locker room during the first quarter of Thursday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Embiid reportedly landed awkwardly and his knee could have buckled under his weight, but walked off gingerly. If Embiid misses a lengthy amount of time, Dwight Howard would be an immediate […]

Minnesota Wild Games Postponed Through Tuesday

The Minnesota Wild have become the third team in the NHL this week to announce the postponement of multiple games. Minnesota was supposed to play Colorado on Thursday but now won't resume its season until next week, after five of the team's players were added to the NHL's COVID-19 protocol list. These are very worrying […]

Gabriel Landeskog Added To COVID-19 List

Colorado Avalanche forward Gabriel Landeskog is among the latest set of players who have been added to the NHL's COVID-19 protocol list. The Avalanche had a great start to the season, but it's suddenly looking very bleak as Nathan MacKinnon (lower body) dropped out of the lineup ahead of this week and now Landeskog won't […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Will Miss Another Game Friday

Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns will still be sidelined Friday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Towns has been with the team after his stint with COVID-19, but there has been no update on his future availability or timeline on his return. While Towns is out, Naz Reid should continue starting and Jarred Vanderbilt will get some […]

Eric Paschall The Latest Golden State Big Man With An Injury

Golden State Warriors forward Eric Paschall (knee) woke up with swelling in his knee and will not play Thursday against the Dallas Mavericks. Paschall, James Wiseman (wrist) and Kevon Looney (ankle) are all out Thursday and leaves them with just nine available players. Juan Toscano-Anderson will get the spot start next to Draymond Green in […]

Jonathan Lucroy Joins White Sox On Minor League Deal

The Chicago White Sox and catcher Jonathan Lucroy have come to terms on a Minor League contract. Lucroy will be looking to make the Opening Day roster as a backup to Yasmani Grandal, whom the team has utilized at both first base and designated hitter since joining Chicago. With James McCann having departed for the […]

Calle Jarnkrok Activated From Injured Reserve

Nashville Predators forward Calle Jarnkrok (undisclosed) is set to rejoin the lineup on Thursday after he was activated from the Injured Reserve. The 29-year-old hasn't played since Jan. 19. He managed one goal and three shots in three games before getting hurt. The Predators have also announced that Eeli Tolvanen has been recalled from the […]

Kristaps Porzingis Off The Injury Report

Dallas Mavericks center/forward Kristaps Porzingis (knee) is no longer on the injury report ahead of Thursday's meeting with the Warriors. Assuming this means he plays, it would be the second time this season that Porzingis has played both parts of a back-to-back. Despite some efficient issues this year, Porzingis is a nightly double-double threat who […]