Trae Young is Questionable Versus Knicks
Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the New York Knicks. He was not able to play during Friday's game due to a bruised right ankle. Jeff Teague and Brian Goodwin saw more minutes without Young available, so that'll likely happen again if Young is unable to play. […]
Anfernee Simons is Unlikely to Play on Sunday
Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (head) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Miami Heat. He left Friday's game due to a concussion, and he needs to pass the NBA's concussion protocol before being allowed to play. It's highly unlikely that it happens before tip-off, so fantasy owners should expect Simons to […]
Patrick Beverley is Out on Sunday
Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He aggravated his groin on Wednesday and hasn't been able to suit up since then. Landry Shamet and Lou Williams should benefit the most with Beverley sidelined. Shamet has been playing well lately and should remain a […]
Spencer Dinwiddie Records Sixth Double-Double
Brooklyn Nets point guard Spencer Dinwiddie recorded his sixth double-double of the season on Saturday, finishing a 119-118 loss to Toronto with 21 points and 11 assists. He added six rebounds and one steal while shooting 8-for-17 from the field and 2-for-6 from behind the arc. Dinwiddie is back in the starting unit with Kyrie […]
Terence Davis Scores 20 Points In First Home Start
Toronto Raptors guard Terence Davis made his first home start on Saturday against Brooklyn, replacing Kyle Lowry (whiplash) in the starting unit, and he played a very good 30 minutes, finishing a 119-118 win with 20 points on 7-for-15 shooting. He made five of his eight triples and even led the team with eight rebounds. […]
Fred Vanvleet Scores Team-High 29 Points
Toronto Raptors guard Fred Vanvleet scored a team-high 29 points in Saturday's victory over Brooklyn, shooting 11-for-20 from the field and 4-for-9 from downtown. He also dished out six assists and grabbed two rebounds, while committing three turnovers in 33 minutes of action. Kyle Lowry (whiplash) was out, which gave Vanvleet the chance to take […]
Devin Booker Misses 11 of His 16 Shots on Saturday
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker cooled off on the second night of a back-to-back as his team fell 117-108 to the Denver Nuggets. After dropping 33 points in a win over Houston on Friday, the fifth-year guard couldn't keep the momentum rolling against the Nuggets on Saturday. Booker finished the game with 21 points on […]
Jamal Murray Goes 6-for-8 From Behind The Arc
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray went 14-for-17 from the floor on Saturday night, including 6-for-8 from three, in a 117-108 win over the Phoenix Suns. Playing in his third game since returning from an ankle injury, the point guard collected 36 points, five rebounds, five assists, one block, and one steal in 35 minutes of […]
Avery Bradley Scores Season-High 21 Points
Los Angeles Lakers point guard Avery Bradley scored a season-high 21 points in the 125-120 win versus Golden State on Saturday. The veteran guard also provided four rebounds, two assists, and two steals in his 30 minutes of play. Though LeBron James and Anthony Davis remain the top two scoring options on the team, Bradley is making an under-the-radar case to […]
RJ Barrett Scuffles From Field In Return To Starting Five
New York Knicks point/shooting guard RJ Barrett rejoined the starting lineup for Saturday’s win over the Detroit Pistons after a one-game stint with the second unit, but he was unable to get into an offensive rhythm across his 21 minutes. Barrett finished with one or fewer made field goals for the fifth time in his […]
Reggie Jackson Pours In Game-High 20 Points In Defeat
Detroit Pistons point guard Reggie Jackson continued his role as the team’s primary scoring option during Saturday’s loss to the New York Knicks, collecting a game-best 20 points on 7-for-17 shooting. In addition to knocking down at least three triples for the third consecutive game, Jackson dished out nine of the Pistons’ 21 assists, tying […]
Devonte' Graham Pours In Team-High 26 Points During Loss
Charlotte Hornets point/shooting guard Devonte' Graham found his offensive rhythm during Saturday’s defeat to the Dallas Mavericks, exceeding the 20-point plateau for the first time since Jan. 13. Graham shot 10-for-20 from the floor overall, including 3-for-10 from behind the arc, continuing a stretch that has seen him fire up nearly 10 triples per game […]
Malik Monk Continues Strong Bench Scoring Run
Charlotte Hornets point/shooting guard Malik Monk dropped 19 points as a reserve during Saturday’s defeat to the Dallas Mavericks, his fourth consecutive game finishing in double figures. Monk’s role off the bench has risen exponentially over his last eight contests, all of which have seen him fire up double-digit shot attempts. He shot 8-for-13 on […]
Derrick Rose is Likely Out Until All-Star Break
Detroit Pistons guard Derrick Rose (hip) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the New York Knicks. This marks the fourth game in a row that Rose has missed due to a strained left hip. It sounds like Detroit is going to keep Rose sidelined until after the All-Star break. Reggie Jackson and Bruce […]
D'Angelo Russell Won't Play Against Clippers
Minnesota Timberwolves guard D'Angelo Russell (quad) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. He is dealing with a right quad contusion and will sit this one out. Jordan McLaughlin is expected to benefit the most with Russell sidelined here. Josh Okogie and Jarrett Culver should gain more value as well, […]
Kyle Lowry is Questionable Against Nets
Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (soreness) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. Lowry suffered whiplash when he collided with teammate Serge Ibaka during Friday's game. Lowry was reportedly very sore after the game and is expected to sit this one out. Terrence Davis has gained some value lately with his […]
Kyle Lowry Posts Double-Double, Exits With Injury
Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (neck) recorded his ninth double-double of the season in Friday's 115-106 victory against the Pacers, but the 33-year-old would be forced to exit the game in the second half after a collision with teammate Serge Ibaka on the offensive end. Prior to the injury, Lowry totaled 16 points, 11 assists, […]
Fred VanVleet Scores 20 Points In Victory
Toronto Raptors guard Fred Vanvleet finished with 20 points, seven assists, three rebounds and two steals on 6-for-14 shooting from the field and 3-for-7 from beyond the arc in Friday's 115-106 victory against the Pacers. The 25-year-old took over at the point guard spot when Kyle Lowry (whiplash) was forced to exit the game in […]
Seth Curry Scores Team-High 20 Points Friday Night
Dallas Mavericks guard Seth Curry came off the bench to score a team-high 20 points on 8-for-18 shooting in a 119-118 loss to Washington. He shot 4-for-9 from downtown, adding three rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Curry made it three straight good scoring performances on the bounce with his Friday's effort. He'll be in […]
Ish Smith Has All-Around Performance As Starter
Washington Wizards point guard Ish Smith had a good game as a starter on Friday against Dallas, finishing a 119-118 win with 14 points, six rebounds, six assists, one steal, and one block. He made both of his attempts from deep and shot 6-for-11 overall from the field. Smith was promoted to the starting unit […]
Chris Paul Collects Team-High 22 Points In Victory
Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul led his squad in scoring for the first time since Jan. 20 during Friday’s win over the Detroit Pistons. Paul shot an efficient 7-for-11 from the floor overall, although he continued to scuffle with his three-point shot, which has yielded a combined 4-for-19 showing over his last five […]
Reggie Jackson Collects Season-High 28 Points During Loss
Detroit Pistons point guard Reggie Jackson set a season high in scoring for the second consecutive game during Friday’s defeat to the Oklahoma City Thunder. He was efficient across his 33 minutes, shooting 11-for-18 overall from the field en route to a game-high 28-point showing. He completed his stat line by adding three rebounds and […]
Ben Simmons Scores 22 In Team-High 35 Minutes
Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons supplied 22 points, four rebounds, 10 assists, one block, and three steals in 35 minutes against Memphis. Simmons sure filled the stat sheet as Philly looked to shake off a winless four-game road trip which saw the guard call his team "soft." Simmons continues to prove why he is one of the […]
Ja Morant Scores 15 Points Despite Cold Shooting Night
Memphis Grizzlies guard JA Morant had a miserable shooting night in the 119-107 loss to Philadelphia on Friday, going 4-for-12 from the field. Despite his shooting woes, Morant provided 15 points, three rebounds, and six assists across 28 minutes of playing time. The rookie has been impressive for a resurgent Grizzlies team, averaging 17.4 points on the […]
John Wall is Not Expected to Play This Season
Washington Wizards guard John Wall (Achilles) is expected to miss the rest of the 2019-2020 season, according to general manager Tommy Sheppard. He had surgery on his ruptured Achilles tendon last year in February. It was unlikely that Wall was going to play this season, but there was some hope. The Wizards have decided to […]
Kemba Walker Will Be Limited on Friday
Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker (knee) will be back in the starting five for Friday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. He has missed each of the last three games due to left knee soreness. Jaylen Brown (ankle) and Gordon Hayward (foot) have been ruled out, so Walker and Jayson Tatum will be asked to carry […]
Brandon Knight, John Henson Won't Play Friday
Detroit Pistons guard Brandon Knight and center John Henson won't suit up for Friday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Christian Wood will be asked to step up on Friday, while Thon Maker and Sekou Doumbouya get more minutes as well. Henson should have increased value in Detroit, but won't have anything more than a […]
Ben Simmons Stuffs Stat Sheet In Thursday's Loss
Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons was busy all over the court in Thursday's loss to Milwaukee, picking up 11 points, 14 rebounds, nine assists, two steals, one block, and four turnovers. He played a massive 42 minutes and shot 5-for-6 from the field. Philly took another painful road loss, but they can dwell on […]
Zach LaVine Scores 22 Points On 19 Shots In Loss
Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine provided a solid line on Thursday, but it was not enough in the six-point defeat at the hands of the Pelicans. LaVine connected on 8-for-19 shooting, en route to 22 points, while handing out three assists with three rebounds. LaVine also chipped in a steal and a block but was […]
Damian Lillard Drops A Double-Double On The Spurs
In his team's 125-117 win over the San Antonio Spurs, Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard collected his 15th double-double of the year. Lillard had 26 points, 10 assists, two rebounds, and went 5-for-5 from the free-throw line in his 37 minutes on Thursday night. After averaging 52.8 percent from the field and 50 percent […]