Ky Bowman Out For Extended Period Of Time
Golden State Warriors guard Ky Bowman (ankle) suffered a significant injury and is going to be sidelined for an extended time, according to head coach Steve Kerr. He injured his ankle during Thursday's game and won't travel with the team. He'll get an MRI on his ankle on Friday, so more information should be known […]
Trae Young, Kevin Huerter Will Play Friday
Atlanta Hawks guards Trae Young (illness) and Kevin Huerter (groin) are both available for Friday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. Young was unable to practice on Thursday, so there was some concern that he'd sit out of Friday's contest. However, both players appear ready to play and shouldn't be limited at all for this one. […]
De'Aaron Fox is Questionable for Friday
Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (abdominal) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. He was scratched from Thursday's game due to lower abdominal tightness, but might be able to return here. Cory Joseph drew the start and finished with six points, two rebounds, and 11 assists over 35 minutes of play […]
Kemba Walker is Unable to Practice on Friday
Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker (knee) was unable to participate in Friday's practice. Walker is unlikely to suit up for Saturday's game against the Houston Rockets, according to head coach Brad Stevens. It appears he's going to miss his fifth straight game, but hopefully Walker can get back on the court soon. Marcus Smart should […]
Cory Joseph Dishes Out 11 Assists In Spot Start
Sacramento Kings point guard Cory Joseph replaced De'Aaron Fox (abdomen) in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Thunder, and he went on to log a productive 35 minutes of action with 11 assists, six points, three steals, and two rebounds. He finished with 3-for-7 shooting from the field in what was his 22nd start […]
Chris Paul Continues To Perform Well
Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul helped his team to a nice comeback victory on Thursday when the Thunder came back from a 19-point deficit to beat Sacramento 112-108. CP3 finished with 17 points, seven assists, four rebounds, and two steals. He continued his great shooting month with a 6-for-11 performance. It was a […]
Malcolm Brogdon Posts All-Around Line In Victory
Indiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon finished with 17 points, eight assists, six rebounds and one steal on 7-for-20 shooting from the field and 1-for-3 from three-point range in Thursday's 106-100 victory against the Trail Blazers. The 27-year-old attempted a season-high in field goals with 20, while posting his second-consecutive game of at least 15 points, […]
Elfrid Payton Posts A Double-Double Versus Philadelphia
New York Knicks point guard Elfrid Payton scored 18 points with 12 assists, six rebounds and zero turnovers in a loss to the Sixers on Thursday. This was Payton's sixth double-double of the season, coming in 35 minutes of action. He seems to have beaten out multiple youngsters for the starting point guard gig, and […]
Shake Milton Shoots His Way To 19 Points Versus New York
Philadelphia 76ers guard Shake Milton shot a perfect five of five from beyond the arc in a win over the Knicks on Thursday, finishing with 19 points, four assists, three rebounds and two blocks. Milton was coming off a 20-point, five-three-pointer outing against Cleveland on Wednesday, so it's no surprise he kept his hot hand […]
Luka Doncic Listed As Questionable For Friday
Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic (thumb) is questionable Friday against the Miami Heat. Doncic left Wednesday's game with a thumb injury, but was able to return and finish the game. Recent reports confirmed Doncic has a sprained left thumb, but the sophomore guard downplayed the injury. The good news is this is not his […]
De'Aaron Fox Will Sit Thursday Night
Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox (back) will not play Thursday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Fox is dealing with some back tightness and was questionable heading into this contest. With the Kings playing again on Friday, this could be a sit-one, play-one situation, but we will consider him questionable for Friday. Without Fox, […]
Victor Oladipo Will Play on Thursday
Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo (back) will return to the starting five for Thursday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. He missed each of the last two games due to a back issue, but will return here. Aaron Holiday, Justin Holiday, and T.J. McConnell will see reduced roles with Oladipo back in the rotation. It […]
Frank Ntilikina is Doubtful for Thursday
New York Knicks guard Frank Ntilikina (groin) is listed as doubtful for Thursday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. He has missed each of the last two games due to a groin issue. It appears he's going to miss at least one more game and possibly more. Elfrid Payton and Dennis Smith Jr. will split up […]
Kevin Huerter is Battling Groin Issue
Atlanta Hawks guard Kevin Huerter (groin) is uncertain for Friday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. Huerter reportedly suffered a groin injury during Wednesday's game, according to head coach Lloyd Pierce. Cam Reddish is expected to join the starting five if Huerter is unable to play. There could be more minutes for Jeff Teague or Vince […]
Trae Young Misses Practice on Thursday
Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (illness) was unable to practice on Thursday. He played through an illness on Wednesday and ended up scoring 37 points versus the Orlando Magic. It appears Thursday was a rest day for Young and he should be able to play in Friday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. Fantasy owners will […]
De'Aaron Fox is Questionable for Thursday
Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (abdominal) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He played on Tuesday despite soreness in his left shoulder, but suffered an abdominal injury in the process. The Kings are edging their way back into the playoff picture, so they'd love to have him out there […]
Coby White Tweaks Back on Thursday
Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (back) was unable to participate in Thursday's practice due to an injury. White reportedly tweaked his back prior to Thursday's practice, but should be able to play in Saturday's game versus the New York Knicks. Tomas Satoransky and Ryan Arcidiacono would see significantly more minutes if White is unable to […]
James Harden Posts 30 Points Against Grizzlies
Houston Rockets guard James Harden finished with 30 points, seven rebounds, three assists and one steal on 9-for-16 shooting from the field and 7-for-12 from three-point range in Wednesday's 140-112 victory against the Grizzlies. The 30-year-old recorded his third consecutive game of at least a 50 percent shooting mark from the field, while making at […]
Russell Westbrook Scores Team-High 33 Points In Victory
Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook finished with a team-high 33 points, nine rebounds, eight assists and four steals on 15-for-24 shooting from the field and 1-for-2 from three-point range in Wednesday's 140-112 victory against the Grizzlies. The 31-year-old posted his second consecutive 30-plus point performance of the season and 19th game of at least 30 […]
Austin Rivers Drops Season-High 23 Points In Victory
Houston Rockets guard Austin Rivers finished with a season-high 23 points on 9-for-12 shooting from the field and 4-for-7 from three-point range in Wednesday's 140-112 victory against the Grizzlies. The 27-year-old added four rebounds, three assists and one steal in the contest, while recording his second 20-plus point performance and 21st double-digit scoring total of […]
Donovan Mitchell Goes Off For 37 Points In Loss
Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell scored 22 of his 37 points in the first half, but his big line was not enough in the 11-point loss at the hands of the Celtics. Mitchell connected on 15 of 32 shooting overall and made just two of 10 from three while adding five assists and five rebounds […]
Lonnie Walker IV Plays Well In Start On Wednesday
San Antonio Spurs shooting guard/small forward Lonnie Walker IV got the start with LaMarcus Aldridge (shoulder) out and he made the most of his 27 minutes in the 109-103 loss to the Mavericks. Walker scored 12 points while adding three rebounds with two assists and three blocks while drilling two triples in this one. The […]
Luka Doncic Plays Through Hand Injury, Records A Triple-Double
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Luka Doncic (thumb) exited Wednesday's contest with a hand injury but returned shortly after to finish the night with a triple-double in the win over the Spurs. Doncic scored 26 points with 10 rebounds and 14 assists after finishing the game with his left thumb wrapped up. The thumb was definitely an issue […]
Kendrick Nunn Scores 24 Points Against Minnesota
Miami Heat guard Kendrick Nunn shot nine of 19 in a loss to the Timberwolves on his way to 24 points along with six assists and two three-pointers. Nunn has been on a tear amid Miami's recent struggles, having scored at least 20 points with multiple three-pointers in three consecutive games. The scoring prowess doesn't […]
Trae Young Scores 37 Points In Losing Effort
Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young scored 37 points but shot just 10 of 27 from the field in a 130-120 loss to the Orlando Magic. Young recorded double-digit assists for the third straight game along with 13 makes from the free-throw line to help mask a poor shooting performance. He's been a top-five value in […]
Malik Beasley Scores 21 Points Against The Heat
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Malik Beasley shot seven of 14 from the field in a win over Miami to finish with 21 points along with six rebounds, five assists, three three-pointers and two steals. Beasley has been nothing short of spectacular since arriving at the deadline, having failed to score in single digits across his first […]
D'Angelo Russell Scores 27 Points Down In Miami
Minnesota Timberwolves point guard D'Angelo Russell scored 27 points on nine of 18 shooting in a win over the Heat on Wednesday, also chipping in six assists, five rebounds and three steals. This was a classic hot-hand performance from Russell, who nailed seven of his 14 attempts from beyond the arc, marking back-to-back 20-point outings […]
Frank Ntilikina Will Sit Out Versus Hornets
New York Knicks guard Frank Ntilikina (groin) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. This marks the second game in a row that Ntilikina has missed due to groin soreness. Elfrid Payton and Dennis Smith Jr. will be asked to split up the minutes at point guard. Payton is the better […]
Shabazz Napier Will Start on Wednesday
Washington Wizards guard Shabazz Napier will jump into the starting five for Wednesday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. Napier dropped 27 points during Monday's game, so head coach Scott Brooks will give him the nod here. It's unlikely that Napier goes off again, but he'll have increased value in the starting five. He'll be worth […]
Malik Monk Gets Suspended
Charlotte Hornets guard Malik Monk has been suspended for violating the league's anti-drug policy. It's unclear what he tested positive for, but his suspension will continue until he's determined to be in compliance with the program, according to Shams Charania. Dwayne Bacon could get called up from the G-League, while Cody Martin gets more playing […]