Fantasy Basketball Dynasty Risers - Week 4

Welcome back fantasy basketballers! We’re three weeks into the season now. Hopefully, your teams are sticking in the race. Or if you’re using this year to plummet in the standings for a top pick next year, then hopefully they aren’t! In this weekly column, I will be highlighting four players whose dynasty stock has risen […]

Monte Morris Probable Against Pacers

Denver Nuggets guard Monte Morris (knee) is listed as probable for Wednesday's game against the Indiana Pacers. He was tagged as probable on Monday as well and played 30 minutes in that contest. It's uncertain if the Nuggets are going to push him that high again here. Morris finished with 14 points on Monday and […]

Coby White Expected To Return Soon

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (shoulder) mentioned that he is back to normal practicing and should return soon. The young guard has not played this season while recovering from a shoulder injury. The Bulls have an upcoming five game road trip, so White could potentially return during that. He'd likely be eased back into things, […]

Reggie Jackson Scores 23 Points With Six Dimes

Los Angeles Clippers guard Reggie Jackson showcased some better efficiency in Tuesday's win over Portland. Jackson shot 38.9 percent from the field and 27.3 percent from deep his last time out but improved upon those marks, connecting on 10 of 20 shot attempts while draining 3 of 5 threes. The Boston College product has averaged […]

Damian Lillard Drops Game-High 27 Points In Tuesday's Loss

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard posted his second straight game with 25-plus points in Tuesday's loss to the Clippers. Lillard connected on 11 of 23 shot attempts while making four treys, though his inefficiencies from beyond the arc continued, as he made just 4 of 13 attempts from that distance. The star guard has […]

Tyrese Maxey Enjoys 31-Point Night Against Bucks

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey had a great night against the Bucks on Tuesday, scoring a team-high 31 points in a 118-109 loss. He started off red-hot and had 17 points in the first quarter with 7-for-9 shooting that included three made triples. Maxey finished with 12-for-24 shooting and went 4-for-9 from behind the […]

Trae Young Continues Three-Point Shooting Uptick

In a 110-98 loss to the Utah Jazz on Monday, Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young couldn't do enough to prevent his team from losing their fifth game in a row. In 35 minutes, Young scored 27 points on 10-for-21 shooting to accompany six assists, a steal, and five three-pointers. He went 5-for-11 from behind the […]

Tyler Herro, P.J. Tucker Earn Questionable Tags For Wednesday

Miami Heat point/shooting guard Tyler Herro (back) and power forward P.J. Tucker (shoulder) have both been deemed questionable to play in Wednesday's contest against the Lakers. Herro has proven to be a consistent scoring dynamo in his role as the top scoring option off the bench for Miami, while Tucker has brought his trademark tenacity […]

Tyrese Haliburton Questionable For Wednesday

Sacramento Kings guard Tyrese Haliburton (back) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. The young guard was held out of Monday's game due to back tightness. That forced Buddy Hield into the starting five and gave Davion Mitchell increased usage. Both players are worth a look as DFS options, assuming […]

Seth Curry Ruled Out Against Bucks

Philadelphia 76ers guard Seth Curry (foot) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. The Sixers are going to be extremely shorthanded for this game. That means, Danny Green and Shake Milton will have tremendous upside. Also, Andre Drummond is in line for a huge game. The hope is that this is […]

Mike Conley Will Play Against Hawks

Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley (rest) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. The Jazz remain cautious with their veterans, but Conley will return for this one. His return will mean less usage and minutes for Joe Ingles and Jordan Clarkson. Also, Donovan Mitchell won't be handling […]

Seth Curry Tagged As Questionable For Tuesday

Philadelphia 76ers guard Seth Curry (foot) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. This is not good news with the Sixers already missing a handful of players due to health and safety guidelines. Curry would be asked to carry a heavier load on offense, assuming he plays. Otherwise, Danny Green, Shake […]

Luka Doncic Ends Up With 25-5-5 Line Monday Night

Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic registered 25 points with five rebounds and five assists in Monday's 108-92 victory over New Orleans. He shot 10-for-21 from the field with a 3-for-5 record at the line and hit two triples with five attempts. Doncic's work also included one steal and one block with five turnovers in […]

LaMelo Ball Records First Triple-Double Of The Season

Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball notched his first triple-double of the season in Monday's overtime loss to the Lakers, scoring 25 points on 8-for-19 shooting from the field and picking up a game-high 15 rebounds with 11 assists. He was 3-for-8 with the three-ball and 6-for-6 at the line, while also collecting one steal […]

De'Aaron Fox Has 24 Points In A Losing Effort

Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox shot 8-for-19 from the field and 7-for-11 at the line en route to 24 points in Monday's loss to the Suns. He picked up four rebounds with five assists and added three steals and three blocks to his line with five turnovers in 35 minutes. This was a huge […]

Cameron Payne Scores Team-High 24 Points

Phoenix Suns point guard Cameron Payne played a big part in Monday's 109-104 road win at Sacramento, notching a team-high 24 points on 8-for-14 shooting in 22 minutes off the bench. He hit 4-for-6 from deep and handed out three assists while recording four rebounds and one steal with four turnovers. Payne has just returned […]

D'Angelo Russell Returns With A 30-Point Effort

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard D'Angelo Russell ended a two-game absence on Monday and crushed it against the Grizzlies in a 125-118 overtime loss with a team-high 30 points on 10-for-22 shooting. He nailed six shots from deep with 13 attempts and was a perfect 4-for-4 at the line with five rebounds, seven assists, one steal, […]

Ja Morant Gets Going Again Monday Night

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant, who managed only a total of 27 points across his previous two outings, was back in form on Monday, scoring a game-high 33 points in a 125-118 overtime win against Minnesota. He shot 10-for-24 from the field with a 10-for-12 mark at the line and nailed three treys on […]

Trae Young Scores Efficient 28 points

On a night where Stephen Curry had 50 points, Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young did his best to keep up, but it wasn't enough in a blowout loss. The 23-year-old wasn't all that close to the two-time MVP, but he shot the ball well and seems to be turning a corner in that regard. In […]

Stephen Curry Cooks With 50 Points And 10 Assists

In a 127-113 win over the Atlanta Hawks, Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry continued his assault on the record books with another sublime fantasy performance. The two-time MVP erupted for 50 points on 14-for-28 shooting, with 10 assists, seven rebounds, three steals, a block, and nine three-pointers. Per ESPN, it was Curry's 10th 50-point […]

Kyle Lowry Held Scoreless In 37 Minutes

On Monday, the Miami Heat lost 113-96 to the Denver Nuggets, and box-score-searching eyes will quickly notice the giant goose egg next to Kyle Lowry in the points column. For the first time since Dec. 9, 2018, Lowry failed to score a point. In 37 minutes, the six-time All-Star was 0-for-8 from the floor and […]

Tyrese Maxey Produces Full Line In Loss To Knicks

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey did a little bit of everything for his squad in a losing effort to the Knicks Monday. Maxey scored 16 points with nine rebounds, five assists, three triples, two steals, and a block in 39 minutes. The second-year pro has embraced the opportunity available with Ben Simmons away from the […]

Fred VanVleet Posts 21 Points, Eight Assists On Sunday

Toronto Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet came through with 21 points and eight assists in Sunday's 116-103 loss to Brooklyn, shooting 6-for-14 from the field and 3-for-8 from outside. He added three rebounds and two steals to his tally in 41 minutes with one turnover. VanVleet had an up-and-down week which included a 33-point performance […]

James Harden Has Big Fourth Quarter Versus Toronto

Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden scored 16 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter as Steve Nash's team collected a fifth consecutive win over Toronto. Harden also came very close to a second consecutive triple-double, falling just two assists short. He grabbed 10 rebounds and posted two turnovers in 39 minutes with 10-for-20 shooting […]

Malcolm Brogdon Sitting Out Sunday

Indiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Sacramento Kings. Brogdon will remain sidelined while he deals with a non-COVID related illness. His absence will mean another start for T.J. McConnell who played well on Friday. Fantasy managers in deep leagues should give McConnell a look while Brogdon […]

Russell Westbrook Struggles With Shot In Saturday's Loss

Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook struggled mightily with his shot in Saturday's loss to Portland. With LeBron James (abdominal strain) ruled out and Anthony Davis (stomach illness) exiting early, Westbrook saw most of the usage, though he struggled to produce, shooting just 1-for-13. The talented guard did somewhat salvage his night with nine rebounds, […]

Damian Lillard Leads All Scorers With 25 Points Saturday

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard put forth an encouraging performance in Saturday's win over the Lakers. Lillard led the way with 25 points on 9-for-19 shooting from the field, handing out six assists. After an ugly four-point, 0-for-6 shooting performance from downtown, the star guard found his rhythm from beyond the arc, as he […]

Chris Paul Has Fourth Straight Double-Digit Assist Game

Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul continued his playmaking clinic in Saturday's 121-117 win over the Hawks. Paul dished out 13 assists while committing just two turnovers, in other words, just another day at the office for the Point God. The Wake Forest product only took eight shot attempts but hit on five of them to […]

Trae Young Drops 31 Points With 13 Dimes

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young was at his best as a scorer and playmaker in Saturday's loss to the Suns. Young was the engine of the Hawks' offense, pouring in 31 points and 13 assists in a season-high 39 minutes. The Oklahoma product hit on 10 of his 23 field-goal attempts and 4 of 9 […]

Luka Doncic Hits Game-Winner, Drops 33 Points

Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic was the hero in Saturday's 107-104 victory over the Boston Celtics. He hit a game-winning, buzzer beater three-pointer to send the Celtics home with their sixth loss of the year. Doncic scored a game-high 33 points while shooting 12-for-21 from the field and 5-for-10 from the three-point line in […]