Tre Jones Listed As Doubtful Thursday
San Antonio Spurs guard Tre Jones (foot) is doubtful to play Thursday against the Dallas Mavericks. Jones continues to deal with a sore left foot and trending towards another absence after the All-Star break. Malaki Branham has been stellar in the starting lineup and will likely continue to start once Jones is ruled out. Devonte' […]
Collin Sexton To Be Re-Evaluated Monday
Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (hamstring) will be re-evaluated on Monday and has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Jazz also play on Saturday so it is likely Sexton will remain out for that game as well. Jordan Clarkson and Talen Horton-Tucker should see increased roles with Sexton still […]
Jordan Goodwin Receives Standard NBA Contract
Washington Wizards guard Jordan Goodwin had his two-way contract officially converted to a standard NBA contract after proving that he can help out in the backcourt rotation. The 24-year-old had a good stretch of four games when the Wizards were struggling with a lot of injuries to their backcourt and he's been able to provide […]
Nate McMillan Fired On Tuesday
According to senior NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, the Hawks fired head coach Nate McMillan on Tuesday. The 58-year-old had compiled a 99-80 record in Atlanta. However, despite the addition of Dejounte Murray, the Hawks have struggled during the season, including losing eight of 13 games heading into the All-Star break. McMillan also had tension with […]
Jamal Murray To Return Versus Cleveland
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (knee) said he'll play on Thursday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. It's certainly good news, considering the 25-year-old missed the previous six games heading into the All-Star break because of right knee inflammation. Murray has played well this season despite missing time, averaging 20.2 points, the second-best average of his career, […]
Stephen Curry Does Non-Contact Work
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (leg) participated in non-contact drills after Tuesday's practice, according to C.J. Holmes of the San Francisco Chronicle. Curry sustained a left leg injury against the Mavericks on February 4 and has missed the Dubs' last five games as a result. He's expected to be re-evaluated soon, although he remains […]
Frank Jackson, Kris Dunn To Sign 10-Day Deals
The Utah Jazz have signed guards Frank Jackson and Kris Dunn to 10-day deals. Jackson has played well in Utah's G-League affiliate this season. He should get a chance to show what he can do considering the Jazz aren't contending anyway. Jackson could have some deep league value depending on how big of a role […]
Lonzo Ball Will Be Shut Down
Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball (knee) is expected to be shut down for the rest of the season. The 25-year-old continues to deal with complications after having meniscus surgery in January of 2022. That injury was supposed to sideline Ball for roughly six-to-eight weeks. Now, fast-forward to present day and Ball has been sidelined over […]
Bulls Nearing Deal With Patrick Beverley
The Chicago Bulls are reportedly nearing a deal with guard Patrick Beverley for the rest of the season. The veteran guard was waived by the Orlando Magic after being acquired by the team at the trade deadline. There were rumors that Beverley would go to the Timberwolves, but instead he decides to join his hometown […]
Russell Westbrook Joins Clippers
Free-agent guard Russell Westbrook has decided to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers. The veteran guard is finalizing his contract buyout with the Utah Jazz. He took his time deciding, but will join a legitimate contender that could certainly use his help. The Clippers lack depth with Bones Hyland and Terance Mann as their only […]
Fantasy Basketball Buy, Sell, or Hold: Russell Westbrook, Derrick White, and Aaron Gordon
Trading in fantasy basketball can help you improve your team in the short, as well as in the long term. More than that, it's just plain fun. Negotiating with your mate, going back and forth with offers, and hopefully, reaching a mutually beneficial agreement in the end. It's not always easy to find the right […]
Donovan Mitchell Drops 40 Points In All-Star Game
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell put up a double-double and was the second-leading scorer on Team Giannis, behind the new record-holder Jayson Tatum, as they won 184-175. The star combo guard finished the game with 40 points, 10 assists, four rebounds, and three steals while shooting 15-for-25 overall and 8-for-17 from deep. Mitchell sure didn't […]
Lonzo Ball May Be Shut Down
Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball (knee) continues to experience complications resulting from a meniscus tear suffered in January 2022. Although the former UCLA Bruin has been rehabbing ever since, he hasn't been running or cutting. As a result, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reported that the expectation coming out of the All-Star break is […]
Kyle Lowry Hoping To Return By End Of February
Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry (knee) hopes to return by the end of February. The 36-year-old missed the last six games heading into the All-Star break because of left knee soreness. However, things appear to be moving in the right direction, which is good news. In the meantime, Gabe Vincent should remain in the starting […]
Bradley Beal Puts Up Season-High Against Minnesota
Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal was determined to sink the Minnesota Timberwolves en route to a new season-high and a 114-106 win. He registered 35 points, six rebounds, five assists, and three steals while shooting 14-for-28 from the floor, 4-for-8 from beyond the arc, and 3-for-3 from the line. Beal has had quite the up-and-down […]
Jevon Carter Capitalizes In Spot Start Against Chicago
Milwaukee Bucks guard Jevon Carter filled in for the injured Pat Connaughton and Khris Middleton and he capitalized on the situation for fantasy managers everywhere. He ended the game with 22 points, six rebounds, six assists, and one steal while shooting 9-for-13 from the floor and 4-for-5 from three. Any time Carter sees a spot-star, […]
Goran Dragic Ruled Out For Thursday
Chicago Bulls guard Goran Dragic (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. The veteran guard will miss both games of the back-to-back set due to left knee soreness. The good news is, the Bulls are about to head into the All-Star break, so Dragic will get more time to rest […]
Anfernee Simons Suffers Significant Injury
Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (ankle) is set to miss significant time after the All-Star break. The 23-year-old has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 ankle sprain, which carries a four-to-six week timetable. Justise Winslow suffered the same injury on December 21st and hasn't been on the court since then. The team is shutting […]
Alex Caruso Listed As Out For Thursday
Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso (foot) is listed as out for Thursday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. The 28-year-old did play during Wednesday's game, so possibly the team is giving him the night off because it's the second leg of a back-to-back set. The Bulls will also be without Goran Dragic (knee) for Thursday's game. […]
Collin Sexton Picks Up A Hamstring Injury
Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton managed to log only four minutes in Wednesday's matchup against Minnesota, exiting the game with a left hamstring problem. Sexton's injury resulted in Ochai Agbaji logging 39 minutes in his second career start and Talen Horton-Tucker's re-emergence continued with an impressive 17-7-7 line off the bench in 32 minutes. With […]
Clippers Receive Permission To Talk To Russell Westbrook
Utah Jazz guard Russell Westbrook has yet to suit up since the deal that sent him from the Los Angeles Lakers to Utah. His name has been in the rumor mill as he's one of the most talented players currently hitting the buyout market. As reported by Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Los Angeles […]
Joe Mazzulla Officially Named Celtics Head Coach
The Boston Celtics have officially removed the interim tag from Joe Mazzulla and have named him their 19th coach in franchise history. Many assumed that he was just going to remain the head coach moving forward as all of the rumors are swirling on a landing spot for Ime Udoka, but now it's official that […]
Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr. Lead Grizzlies Past Utah
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant filled the stat sheet in Wednesday night's 117-111 win over the Utah Jazz. In 34 minutes, Morant logged 20 points, eight rebounds, nine assists and two steals. The 23-year-old stud shot only 8-for-26 from the field, but with the help of power forward Jaren Jackson Jr., the Grizzlies were […]
LaMelo Ball Notches Third Triple-Double Of The Year
Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball recorded his third triple-double of the year in Wednesday night's 120-110 win over the San Antonio Spurs. In 39 minutes, Ball logged 28 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists and one steal. The 21-year-old shot 10-for-26 from the field, 5-for-15 from deep and a perfect 3-for-3 from the line. With […]
T.J. McConnell Enters Starting Lineup Wednesday
Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell will move into the starting lineup Wednesday versus the Chicago Bulls. Andrew Nembhard is moving to the bench for McConnell despite not being injured. Nembhard has been underwhelming as a starter and the coaching staff must have decided a change was needed. McConnell offers solid fantasy upside due to his […]
Ricky Rubio Sitting Out Against Sixers
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio (illness) will be sidelined for Wednesday's contest against the Philadelphia 76ers. Rubio is feeling under the weather and will not be able to go after being listed as questionable from a non-COVID illness. Caris LeVert should see ample minutes off the bench on Wednesday with Rubio ruled out.
Kyrie Irving A Late Addition To Injury Report
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (back) is now questionable to play Wednesday against the Denver Nuggets. Irving popped up on the injury report late Wednesday after experiencing some tightness in his lower back. Late additions to the injury report are never a good sign and if Irving is ultimately ruled out, Luka Doncic should see […]
Goran Dragic Downgraded To Out Wednesday
Chicago Bulls guard Goran Dragic (knee) will sit out Wednesday's game against the Indiana Pacers. Dragic is dealing with some knee soreness and the Bulls are taking the cautious approach by ruling him out ahead of the All-Star break. Dragic did not have a major role off the bench and will likely see his minutes […]
Alex Caruso Returning Against Pacers
Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso (foot) is available to play Wednesday against the Philadelphia 76ers. Caruso is making his return from a one-game absence as he deals with some lingering foot soreness and should resume his normal role off the bench. The Bulls will be missing DeMar DeRozan (quad) and Goran Dragic (knee) on Wednesday […]
Terry Rozier Doubtful Against Spurs
Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (hand) is doubtful to play Wednesday against the San Antonio Spurs. Rozier is dealing with a sprain in his shooting hand and is looking like he will sit with the Hornets on the cusp of the All-Star break. Dennis Smith Jr. will reportedly start if Rozier is officially ruled out.