Houston Expects To Have Kevin Porter Jr. Back Saturday
Houston Rockets point/shooting guard Kevin Porter Jr. (quad) has been upgraded to probable to play in Saturday's contest versus Minnesota after missing the previous three outings due to a sore right quad. Houston could desperately use Porter's offensive thump in the wake of a shocking closing stretch during Friday's loss in which they did not […]
Lonzo Ball Unlikely To Suit Up Saturday
New Orleans Pelicans point guard Lonzo Ball (hip) has been tagged as doubtful to play in Saturday's game versus Dallas due to a strained hip flexor. Ball has missed each of the team's three previous contests, paving the way for Nickeil Alexander-Walker to join the starting five and gain sizable short-term streamer value. With New […]
Kemba Walker Will Sit Out Saturday’s Contest
Boston Celtics point guard Kemba Walker (knee, rest) has been ruled out for Saturday's game versus Oklahoma City as the team continues to manage his workload, specifically during back-to-backs. Marcus Smart can be expected to see a larger ball-handling role, while Payton Pritchard also stands to see an elevated role, making him a relevant DFS […]
Malcolm Brogdon Notches 22 Points On Friday
Indiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon put together a nice shooting performance to help lead his team to victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Friday. He scored 22 points, six rebounds, and one assist in the win. Brogdon also knocked down six triples during his 29 minutes of play. It was a nice bounce back performance […]
Dennis Schroder Fills Up The Box Score In Friday's Win
Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder did a little bit of everything for his team in a 100-86 win over Cleveland on Friday. Schroder poured in 17 points with seven assists, five rebounds, four steals, a block, and a triple 32 minutes. He did have seven turnovers- one game after having six- so he's certainly […]
Trae Young Hands Out 15 Assists
Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young kept rolling as a distributor, handing out 15 assists in Friday's victory over the Warriors. Young poured in 21 points, but it was a bit of a down performance in the scoring column- given his 1 of 6 shooting from deep- though he made up for it by going 8-for-9 […]
Ja Morant Goes Off For 32 Points And 11 Assists
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant had just 11 points on 35.7 percent shooting from the field in his last game, though he put that behind him with Friday's performance. Morant scored 32 points on 11-for-21 shooting from the field and 9 of 11 shooting from the free-throw line. The 21-year-old dished out 11 assists compared […]
Terry Rozier Posts Double-Double With Career-High 11 Dimes
Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier produced a double-double in Friday's win over Miami, shooting 9-for-18 from the field on his way to 26 points and handing out a career-high 11 assists. He added five rebounds and one block with 4-for-10 three-point shooting. The Hornets have a very tough matchup next against Phoenix, but Rozier will […]
Marcus Smart Fills Box Score In Friday's Win
Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart cooked up a big fantasy line in Friday's 122-114 win over Milwaukee, finishing with 23 points, eight rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block. He went off for seven triples and shot 8-for-15 overall from the field. Smart's campaign has been badly affected by injury, but he's busy every […]
Chris Paul Excels On Both Ends In Friday's Win
Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul had a solid game on both ends of the floor in Friday's 104-100 win over the Raptors. Paul chipped in 19 points with eight assists, six boards, two steals, and a triple in 36 minutes. The veteran guard has had a strong run as both a playmaker and defender lately, […]
Collin Sexton A Game-Time Decision Against Lakers
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton (hamstring) is a game-time decision against the Lakers on Friday night. Sexton missed Wednesday's game with a sore right hamstring, though he appears to have a shot at suiting up Friday night- given he was able to practice Thursday. Darius Garland is a name to watch if Sexton can't suit […]
Luka Doncic Ruled Out Friday Against Pacers, Could Return Saturday
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pacers. Doncic is dealing with lower back tightness, an issue that reportedly first popped up in mid-February. While he'll miss Friday's game, head coach Rick Carlisle said that the star guard is getting treatment and will travel with the team […]
Goran Dragic Sitting Out Versus Hornets
Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. He did not travel with the team, but might be available for Monday's game. The addition of Victor Oladipo is going to make it difficult for Dragic to hold fantasy value. Kendrick Nunn and Tyler Herro will see […]
Luka Doncic Unlikely To Play Friday
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (back) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers. It's the front end of a back-to-back set, so it wouldn't be shocking to see the Mavs let Doncic rest here. Tim Hardaway Jr. immediately turns into a possible streaming choice, while Jalen Brunson might have some low-end […]
Lonzo Ball Sitting Out On Friday
New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball (hip) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Denver Nuggets. It sounds like Ball will miss Saturday's game as well, according to GM David Griffin. This is a bit of an awkward situation after the Pelicans failed to trade Ball at the deadline on Thursday. Hopefully the […]
Damian Lillard Ruled Out Friday
Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Orlando Magic. It sounds like the Blazers are taking the cautious approach here in the second game of a back-to-back set. It's uncertain if Norman Powell will be cleared in time to suit up for this game. Which means, […]
De’Aaron Fox Explodes For Career-High 44 Points
Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox put up a career-high 44 points in Thursday's big 141-119 win over the Warriors, shooting 16-for-22 from the field and 9-for-10 at the charity stripe. He was 3-for-7 with the three-ball, adding seven assists, three steals and two rebounds with two turnovers in 36 minutes. Fox has been huge […]
Dennis Schroder Logs Double-Double In Thursday's Loss
Los Angeles Lakers point guard Dennis Schroder picked up his second double-double of the season on Thursday, notching 20 points and 11 assists in a 109-101 loss to the Sixers. He shot 6-for-14 from the field and 8-for-9 from the foul line with three rebounds, three steals and six turnovers in 39 minutes. Schroder hadn't […]
Russell Westbrook Grabs 18 Rebounds
Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook finished with 13 points, 18 rebounds, nine assists, four blocks, and two steals in 40 minutes during Thursday's loss to the Knicks. Despite posting less than 15 points in the past two games, Westbrook's versatility still gives him great daily fantasy value. The guard has posted a double-double or triple-double […]
Seth Curry And Danny Green Questionable Thursday
Philadelphia 76ers guards Seth Curry (ankle) and Danny Green (hip) are both questionable to play Thursday against the Los Angeles Lakers. Curry has missed the past three games with an ankle sprain, but the hip injury is new for Green and was likely picked up in their win against Golden State on Tuesday. If Curry […]
Dennis Smith Jr. Questionable Against Nets
Detroit Pistons guard Dennis Smith Jr. (back) is listed as questionable to play Friday against the Brooklyn Nets. With the departure of Delon Wright, Smith has a clear pathway to big minutes as the starting point guard, but is being hampered by a back injury. Smith is worth a look in most leagues, but if […]
Derrick Rose Still Out Thursday
New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose (conditioning) will remain out Thursday against the Washington Wizards. Rose has been cleared to join the team and return to the court, but will remain out as he works on regaining his conditioning. Rose has not played since March 2nd so it may take a few days for him […]
Jimmy Butler And Goran Dragic Out Thursday
Miami Heat guard/forward Jimmy Butler (illness) and guard Goran Dragic (back) have been ruled out Thursday against the Portland Trail Blazers. Butler likely picked up the illness sometime Thursday and does not feel well enough to play while Dragic will miss his third straight game due to a lower back injury. With the trade from […]
Rajon Rondo Acquired By Clippers
Former Atlanta Hawks guard Rajon Rondo is heading to the Los Angeles Clippers as part of a trade involving guard Lou Williams and two second-round picks. Rondo brings playmaking and defense to the Clippers' backcourt, two things they've lacked since the injury to Patrick Beverley (knee). The 35-year-old veteran is averaging 8.5 assists and 1.7 […]
George Hill Acquired By Philadelphia
The Philadelphia 76ers have acquired guard George Hill from the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 76ers were rumored to be interested in Raptors guard Kyle Lowry, though this deal all but removes them from consideration for the veteran guard's services. Hill brings a solid veteran presence to Philly, though he's missed the last two months of […]
Gary Harris, R.J. Hampton Headed To Orlando
Former Denver Nuggets guard Gary Harris and guard R.J. Hampton are headed to the Orlando Magic as part of a deal involving forward Aaron Gordon. Harris' time in Denver- including this season- was riddled by injury, as he appeared in just 19 games for the Nuggets this season, averaging career-lows across the board. Orlando's entire […]
Kyle Lowry Likely Has Played His Final Game With Raptors
Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry is likely to be traded during Thursday's deadline, making Wednesday's win over the Nuggets possibly his final game with the Raps. Arguably the greatest player in franchise history, Lowry was quiet in that final game, scoring eight points on 3-for-5 shooting. He added nine assists and five rebounds as well. […]
Mike Conley Has Solid Two-Way Performance
Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley excelled on both ends in a 118-88 win over the Nets on Wednesday. Conley played just 25 minutes but was able to rack up 18 points, four rebounds, three triples, two assists, and a pair of steals while shooting 50 percent from both the field and beyond the arc. The […]
Trae Young Has 29 Points In Losing Effort
Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young had a 29-point outing in Wednesday's 110-108 loss to Sacramento, shooting 11-for-24 from the field. He made his only three-pointer with seven attempts to tie things up at 108 but couldn't save the Hawks from a second consecutive loss. Young also had nine assists in the game with three […]
Kemba Walker Excels On Both Ends Of The Floor In Loss To Bucks
Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker put forth a strong, two-way performance despite his team's tight 121-119 loss to Milwaukee on Wednesday. Walker poured in 23 points on 50 percent shooting from the field, making 5 of his 9 attempts from beyond the arc. He rounded out his line with six assists, three steals, two rebounds, […]