Ben Simmons Barely Misses Triple-Double Against Bucks
Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons finished just shy of a triple-double on Friday in the win over Milwaukee. He played 28 minutes, amassing 12 points on an efficient 6-for-9 shooting from the field, and added 11 rebounds, eight assists, and three steals. The 26-year-old got off to a rough start this season. However, he's beginning […]
Kyrie Irving Finishes Just Shy Of A Double-Double On Friday
Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving finished with 18 points in 35 minutes on Friday versus Milwaukee. The multi-time All-Star had another rough shooting night, going 6-for-18 from the field while netting three of his seven tries from downtown. He also had nine rebounds, one shy of giving him a double-double, and six assists. The 30-year-old […]
Cameron Payne Remains Out On Friday
Phoenix Suns point guard Cameron Payne (foot) will miss a fifth consecutive game Friday against Memphis. He is dealing with a right foot sprain and it's helped Duane Washington Jr. to re-enter the rotation. With that said, it's very tough for any point guard to produce fantasy value with Chris Paul healthy in Phoenix, and […]
Jamal Murray Good To Go Friday
Denver Nuggets points guard Jamal Murray (knee) has shaken off a questionable tag and is set to play Friday against Portland. He is managing a left knee issue and Murray missed the previous game. The 25-year-old has had a very up-and-down ride in recent games, which is a sign that he isn't feeling completely comfortable […]
Delon Wright Will Return To Action Friday
Washington Wizards point/shooting guard Delon Wright (hamstring) has been cleared to take part in Friday's contest vs. the Kings, paving the way for his first game action since Oct. 25 due to a right hamstring strain. Wright is likely facing a minutes cap in his return, but even to begin the year, he scored between […]
Russell Westbrook On Track To Return For Friday’s Game
Los Angeles Lakers point guard Russell Westbrook (foot) has been listed as probable to play in Friday's contest vs. Charlotte, after having missed the previous two outings due to a sore left foot. Westbrook's return would elevate L.A.'s second unit and likely cut into the workload that Max Christie has seen as of late. While […]
Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr. Questionable For Friday’s Game
Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray (knee) and small forward Michael Porter Jr. (heel) have been deemed questionable to play in Friday's contest vs. Portland. Murray was held out of Tuesday's game as he works his way back from a knee injury that cost him all of last season, while Porter looks to suit up […]
Tyrese Haliburton Earns Questionable Tag For Friday’s Game
Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton (wrist) has been deemed questionable to suit up for Friday's contest vs. Miami due to a sore right wrist. The league's leading assist man at 10.6 per game was able to play through the ailment Wednesday en route to a 33-point shooting. An absence from Haliburton would vault T.J. […]
Marcus Smart On Track To Suit Up For Friday’s Game
Boston Celtics point guard Marcus Smart (illness) has been deemed probable to play in Friday's contest vs. Minnesota after a one-game absence due to an illness. Payton Pritchard stepped into the starting five Wednesday but still saw just limited minutes and now figures to return to his traditional second unit role. Smart has averaged 12.4 […]
CJ McCollum Picks Up Questionable Tag For Friday’s Game
New Orleans Pelicans point guard CJ McCollum (calf) has been deemed questionable to suit up for Friday's contest against the Thunder due to a sore right calf. McCollum presumably battled through the ailment Thursday en route to dropping a season-high 40 points as the Pelicans played without Zion Williamson (health and safety protocols) and Brandon […]
John Wall Questionable To Play On Friday Against 76ers
Los Angeles Clippers guard John Wall (ankle) has been given the questionable tag for their Friday night contest against the Philadelphia 76ers. Over the last month or so, Wall has seemed to get a night off after playing three consecutive games. He played in the team's last three games so he now popped up on […]
Jordan Clarkson Posts Strong Outing In Win Over Wizards
Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson provided both the second-highest scoring and rebounding marks on the team during their home win on Thursday night. The 30-year-old ended the game with 23 points, seven rebounds, three assists, and one steal while shooting 7-for-17 overall and 4-for-7 from deep. He also added five free throws on just as […]
Malik Beasley Leads Jazz In Scoring On Thursday
Utah Jazz guard Malik Beasley led the team in scoring as they beat the Washington Wizards by a score of 120-112 on Thursday evening. The 26-year-old dropped 25 points, two rebounds, and four steals all while coming off of the bench and only playing a little less than 26 minutes. He shot 52.9% from the […]
Bradley Beal Leads All Scorers On Thursday In Losing Effort
Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal continued his recent hot streak since returning from injury during the team's loss to the Utah Jazz on Thursday night. He finished the game with 30 points, five rebounds, and five assists on a very efficient 13-for-20 from the floor. Lately, the only issue with Beal's game has been his […]
CJ McCollum Drops Season-High 40 Points Against Spurs
New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum went off during the team's 126-117 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night. The 10th-year star put up 40 points on 51.9% shooting off of 27 attempts and added 7-for-14 from beyond the arc. He also chipped in eight rebounds, nine assists, one steal, and two blocks […]
Collin Sexton Will Suit Up Thursday
Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (hamstring) will suit up for Thursday's game against the Washington Wizards. The 23-year-old will return to action after missing the last seven games due to a hamstring strain. Nickeil Alexander-Walker has been seeing an expanded role, but Sexton is expected to take away those minutes. That being said, Alexander-Walker won't […]
LaMelo Ball Collects His First Triple-Double Of The Season
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball took eight games to register his first triple-double of the season. Technically it was game number 32 for the team, but only his eighth so far this year. The third-year guard finished with 25 points, 11 rebounds, 12 assists, and two steals while turning the ball over seven times. His […]
Donovan Mitchell Leads Cavaliers To Division Win
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell led the team in scoring on Wednesday night as they defeated the Milwaukee Bucks by a score of 114-106. The 26-year-old finished the game with 36 points, four rebounds, six assists, and two steals while shooting 9-for-21 from the floor and 3-for-9 from deep. He also added 15 free throws […]
Dennis Smith Jr. Out Against The Clippers
Charlotte Hornets guard Dennis Smith Jr. (ankle) remains out for Wednesday's clash against the Clippers. The 25-year-old hasn't played in nearly a month because of a sprained ankle, so his absence isn't surprising by any means. Smith likely wouldn't haven seen much action with LaMelo Ball back in the lineup. However, with Terry Rozier (hip) […]
Terry Rozier Downgraded To Out On Wednesday
Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (hip) won't play against the Clippers. He was listed as doubtful, so fantasy managers had expected this all along. Kelly Oubre Jr. will slide over and take Rozier's spot in the backcourt alongside LaMelo Ball. Theo Maledon, who had 12 points, seven rebounds, and a steal in 26 minutes in […]
Alex Caruso Won't Return To Matchup Against Atlanta
Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso (shoulder) won't return to Wednesday's matchup against Atlanta. The 28-year-old was entering this contest on the injury report for another ailment, a right elbow sprain, so it's possible he'll miss some time moving ahead. He'd finish with five points and a steal in 10 minutes of work, so he didn't […]
Collin Sexton Questionable Against The Wizards
Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (hamstring) is questionable for Thursday's matchup with the Washington Wizards. The 23-year-old has missed his previous seven games because of a hamstring strain. However, it appears he's at least moving in the right direction toward making his return. Sexton had been playing well while filling in Mike Conley in the […]
Kelly Olynyk Out On Thursday Night
Utah Jazz center Kelly Olynyk (ankle) won't play on Thursday against the Wizards, his third consecutive absence because of a sprained left ankle. Rookie Walker Kessler, who's averaged 9.3 points, 8.5 boards, and 2.3 blocks while shooting 81.8% from the field in his four starts this season, is expected to remain in the starting lineup. […]
Kyrie Irving Out On Wednesday Night
Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (calf) won't play on Wednesday against the shorthanded Golden State Warriors. During warmups, Irving experienced tightness in his calf, so head coach Jacque Vaughn opted for the safe approach and keep him out. In the meantime, Ben Simmons will take over at the one, with Edmond Sumner expected to get […]
Russell Westbrook Will Not Suit Up Wednesday
Los Angeles Lakers point guard Russell Westbrook (foot) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game vs. Sacramento due to a sore left foot. Westbrook was unavailable due to the ailment Monday, paving the way for Kendrick Nunn to lead the bench unit with 17 points; another absence from Westbrook makes Nunn a highly desirable DFS […]
Alex Caruso Picks Up Questionable Tag For Wednesday
Chicago Bulls point guard Alex Caruso (elbow) has been listed as questionable to play in Wednesday's game vs. Atlanta due to a sprained right elbow. Caruso has started eight of Chicago's last nine contests but has yet to score in double figures in any of those outings, topping five field-goal attempts just once. An absence […]
Killian Hayes Questionable On Wednesday
Detroit Pistons guard Killian Hayes (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's meeting with Philadelphia. A troublesome left knee could force the 21-year-old to sit out his first contest of the season. Hayes has been very inconsistent in recent weeks, but he's done well overall this month, averaging close to 12 points per game with 3.4 rebounds […]
Immanuel Quickley Scores 22 Points Off Of The Bench
New York Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley led the team in scoring as they destroyed the Golden State Warriors by a score of 132-94. The third-year combo guard finished the game with 22 points, four rebounds, two assists, two steals, and one block on 6-for-10 shooting from the floor and 5-for-6 from beyond the arc. On […]
Jaden Ivey Posts First 30-Point Game Of His Career
Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey had the best shooting night of his young career on Tuesday night in a losing effort against the Utah Jazz. The rookie finished with 30 points, four rebounds, five assists, and one steal while shooting 71.4% on 14 attempts and he knocked down both of his three-point attempts. He also […]
Ja Morant Leads All Scorers With 35 Points
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant posted a high-scoring and high-turnover game as he was unable to will the team to a win over the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night. The young phenom ended the game with 35 points, 10 assists, one rebound, and seven turnovers while shooting 12-for-26 from the floor and 3-for-6 from beyond […]