Jrue Holiday Sits Out Wednesday's Game
Milwaukee Bucks point guard Jrue Holiday (conditioning) won't play Wednesday against Toronto. He returned to action Tuesday against Washington, but Holiday has been battling an illness and the team doesn't want to push him too hard. Holiday also played just 19 minutes in Wednesday's game and came off the bench. Jevon Carter should continue to […]
Tyus Jones Could Be Forced To Sit Out Wednesday's Game
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Tyus Jones (illness) could miss his first game of the season Wednesday versus the Hornets, with the team listing him as questionable. He is battling a non-COVID illness. Jones is having a good season playing behind Ja Morant, averaging 10.2 points with 4.7 assists and 1.1 steals. John Konchar should pick […]
De'Aaron Fox Pours In 37 Points On Tuesday
Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox put up a big scoring night in the team's two-point win over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday. The star point guard finished the game with 37 points, three rebounds, six assists, one steal, and two blocks while shooting 15-for-22 overall and 1-for-5 from three. He and the rest of the […]
Josh Giddey Leads Thunder In Blowout Win Over Boston
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey led the team in scoring and was one of seven players in double-digits in the team's 150-117 win over the Boston Celtics on Tuesday. The young Aussie registered 25 points, five rebounds, five assists, and two steals while shooting 10-for-15 from the floor and 3-for-5 from deep in just […]
Jrue Holiday Finishes With Six Points On Tuesday
Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday returned from a three-game absence on Tuesday against the Washington Wizards. The 32-year-old missed time because of a non-COVID-illness, so he came off the bench for this one. He finished with only six points, going 2-for-8 from the field while amassing three turnovers in 19 minutes of work. Holiday should […]
Darius Garland Listed As Doubtful Wednesday
Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland (thumb) is doubtful to play Wednesday against the Phoenix Suns. Garland is trending towards missing his third straight with a right thumb sprain. If that is the case, Caris LeVert would be in line for another start and would be a good target for Wednesday's DFS slate. Donovan Mitchell […]
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander A Late Scratch Due To Illness
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (illness) will not play Tuesday against the Boston Celtics. Gilgeous-Alexander went through the team's normal shootaround, but started feeling under the weather later in the day before being ruled out. The last time Gilgeous-Alexander sat, Isaiah Joe started and went for 23 points in 26 minutes. Joe, Kenrich Williams […]
Jrue Holiday And Giannis Antetokounmpo Available Tuesday
Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday (illness) and forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) are both good to go Tuesday against the Washington Wizards. Holiday and Antetokounmpo were both listed as probable to play so there was no real doubt in their game status. Jevon Carter and Bobby Portis should return to their reserve roles off the bench […]
Luka Doncic Provides Another Big Line Against Houston
Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic made the Rockets feel miserable for the second time in less than a week, producing 39 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists in a 111-106 win. He had a 35-point triple-double against Houston last week and went close to one again, even with some horrible shooting -- Doncic was […]
Russell Westbrook Makes An Early Exit With A Sore Foot
Los Angeles Lakers point guard Russell Westbrook was unable to complete Monday's matchup against Orlando because of left foot soreness. It appears to be a nagging issue, as Westbrook also missed a pair of games with the same problem last month. The injury clearly didn't allow him to be at his best against the Magic, […]
Donovan Mitchell Has A Historic 71-Point Night
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell looked like a man from another planet Monday versus Chicago, scoring 71 points in a 145-134 overtime victory. He became the sixth player in NBA history to score at least 71 points in a game and his performance also marks the first-ever game in the league with 70-plus points and […]
Jrue Holiday, Giannis Antetokounmpo Probable To Play Tuesday
Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday (illness) and forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) are both probable to play Tuesday against the Washington Wizards. Holiday is trending towards returning to the court after missing three games due to an illness while Antetokounmpo is likely returning after a one-game absence due to knee soreness. Antetokounmpo will likely see more […]
Fred Vanvleet Returns On Monday
Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet (back) is available for Monday's game against the Indiana Pacers. The 28-year-old was forced to miss two games due to a back issue, but is ready to go on Monday. Fellow guard Gary Trent Jr. will remain in the starting five alongside Vanvleet. That being said, Malachi Flynn will head […]
Lonnie Walker IV To Miss Monday's Game
Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonnie Walker IV (tailbone) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. The 24-year-old will miss his second straight game due to a tailbone contusion. In his absence, Troy Brown Jr. and Austin Reaves should see additional playing time. Between the two, Reaves is the much better fantasy […]
D'Angelo Russell Questionable For Monday's Game
Minnesota Timberwolves guard D'Angelo Russell (illness) is considered questionable for Monday's game against the Denver Nuggets. The star guard is dealing with a non-COVID related illness. The team will likely wait until closer to tip-off before making a final decision on his status. His absence would open up more playing time for Austin Rivers and […]
Gary Payton II To Make Season Debut On Monday
Portland Trail Blazers guard Gary Payton II (conditioning) is set to make his season debut against the Detroit Pistons on Monday. Payton has been sidelined all season while he recovered from offseason core muscle surgery. The expectation is that the Blazers are going to ease Payton into action. That being said, fantasy managers don't need […]
Ja Morant Stands Out Against Sacramento
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant took full advantage of a favorable matchup and poured in 35 points in a 118-108 victory over the Kings Sunday. Sacramento gives up the eighth-most points in the league to opposing points guards, and Morant was able to get his with 13-for-23 shooting. He struggled from deep with a […]
Darius Garland Doubtful To Suit Up On Monday
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (thumb) was unable to play in the team's last game due to a thumb sprain on his right hand. The team officially listed him as doubtful for their next contest on Monday night against the Chicago Bulls. If he's unable to get back on the court, Caris LeVert will have […]
Cameron Payne Probable To Return On Monday Night
Phoenix Suns guard Cameron Payne (foot) has missed the team's previous nine games due to a foot strain. Now, the 28-year-old is listed as probable to make his return on Monday night against the New York Knicks. The team could use him back in the lineup since Devin Booker remains sidelined. Payne has averaged 12.7 […]
Jalen Brunson Questionable On Monday Versus Suns
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (hip) has been tagged as questionable for the team's Monday night contest against the Phoenix Suns. The 26-year-old has already missed the last three games due to the same hip issue and is in danger of missing a fourth. Immanuel Quickley has been filling in as the starting point […]
Luka Doncic Closes Out 2022 With A 51-Point Effort
Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic continued to post silly numbers in the final game of 2022, pouring in 51 points in a 126-125 victory over the Spurs. He shot 18-for-29 from the field, including 6-for-10 from downtown, and made history by becoming the first player with 250 points, 50 rebounds, and 50 assists over […]
Darius Garland Questionable On Saturday
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (thumb) is questionable for Saturday's meeting with Chicago. He suffered a thumb injury during Thursday's matchup against Indiana, causing him to miss Friday's practice. Donovan Mitchell will slide over to the point if Garland doesn't play, while Caris LeVert would presumably enter the starting unit and take over at the […]
Luka Doncic Probable On Saturday
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (ankle) is listed as probable for Saturday's game against the Spurs. The 2015 Rookie of the Year has averaged a triple-double in his last five outings while leading the Mavs to a five-game winning streak. With Dallas looking to keep moving up the standings in the Western Conference, Doncic will […]
Jalen Brunson Questionable Against Houston
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (hip) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Houston Rockets. The former Mavericks star has been out since Christmas, having missed New York's previous two games. Brunson has been an excellent addition to the Knicks, averaging 20.2 points and 6.6 assists per contest. If he doesn't suit up, Immanuel […]
Jordan Poole Leads All Scorers With 41 Points
Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole did a lot of damage against Portland on Friday, leading all scorers with 41 points in a 118-112 win. He had an outstanding game with a 5-for-10 effort from deep and shot 12-for-23 overall from the field with an 8-for-9 record at the charity stripe. With better ball handling, […]
CJ McCollum Sets Pelicans Record With 11 Treys
New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum had an immense scoring night against Philadelphia on Friday, netting a season-high 42 points and hitting a franchise-record 11 attempts from deep. He broke Peja Stojakovic's record which had stood since 2007. Zion Williamson added 36 points and the Pelicans rolled to an impressive 127-116 victory. McCollum was 11-for-16 […]
Gary Trent Jr. Matches Season High With 35 Points
Toronto Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr. matched his season high in scoring Friday night against Phoenix, finishing a 113-104 victory with 35 points on 11-for-22 shooting. He picked up nine points from the free-throw line with a perfect record and went 4-for-11 with the three-ball while capping off his line in 39 minutes with five […]
Russell Westbrook Notches Double-Double Versus Atlanta
Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook finished with a double-double in Friday's win over Atlanta. The former MVP amassed 14 points, going 6-for-12 from the field while adding 11 rebounds, one steal, and one block. As usual, Westbrook came off the bench. However, he still logged nearly 30 minutes of work, more than some starters […]
Jamal Murray Ready To Go Friday
Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray (knee) will play in Friday's clash versus Miami. The team continues to manage Murray's left knee and he was initially questionable for Friday after missing Wednesday's tilt against Sacramento, but the 25-year-old has now received the all-clear to play. Before taking the night off on Wednesday, Murray had a […]
Caleb Martin, Victor Oladipo Will Miss Friday’s Contest
Miami Heat small forward Caleb Martin (quad) and point/shooting guard Victor Oladipo (rest) have been ruled out for Friday's game against the Nuggets. Martin had just ramped his minutes back north of 30+ on Wednesday, with his absence paving the way for Max Strus and Duncan Robinson to play larger roles on the wing. Oladipo's […]