James Harden Struggles, Bruises Thigh

Houston Rockets guard James Harden took a knee in the thigh midway through the third quarter, and he looked to be affected by the hit throughout the rest of the game. Harden struggled as he connected on just 3-for-12 shooting overall and 0-for-6 from three en route to just 12 points while handing out five […]

Kyle Lowry Provides A Full Line To Help Secure The Win

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry brought the hustle on Friday, as he usually does, when the rugged guard filled up the box score in the close win over the New York Knicks. Lowry scored 26 points on 5-for-12 shooting from the floor and 13 of 14 at the line while adding three assists, six rebounds, […]

Elfrid Payton Scores 13 Points With 11 Assists

New York Knicks point guard Elfrid Payton recorded a double-double on Friday against the Raptors in the 118-112 loss. Payton scored 13 points on a decent 5-for-11 shooting while handing out 11 dimes with four rebounds and two steals and he even chipped in a triple for the first since January 8th. Payton has had […]

Kemba Walker Pours In Game-High 37 Points During Win

Boston Celtics point guard Kemba Walker saw an enormous offensive workload with many of his key teammates absent from Friday’s win over the Orlando Magic. Walker recorded a game-high 37 points on 12-for-23 shooting overall, including going 6-for-12 from behind the arc. He tied for the team lead with six assists, while also adding four […]

Devonte' Graham Sinks Four Treys During 19-Point Performance

Charlotte Hornets point guard Devonte' Graham enjoyed a strong performance from downtown on Friday against Milwaukee, shooting 4-for-9 on his way to 19 points. His overall record from the field was 6-for-13, and he was also able to add seven rebounds, four assists and one steal to his line. Terry Rozier settled for 13 points, […]

Eric Bledsoe Fills Stat Sheet In Friday's Win

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Eric Bledsoe produced an all-around performance in Friday's win over Charlotte, finishing the game in Paris with 20 points, five assists, three rebounds, two steals, and two blocks. He shot 7-for-15 from the field to end a slump that saw him scoring only 24 total points in the previous four games. […]

Patrick Beverley is Doubtful for Friday

Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley (groin) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against the Miami Heat. He missed Wednesday's contest and it doesn't sound like he'll be healed up enough to play in Friday's contest. Lou Williams and Landry Shamet will see more minutes coming their way without Beverley available. Williams should handle […]

Kendrick Nunn is Questionable for Friday

Miami Heat guard Kendrick Nunn (Achilles) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. He hasn't missed a game all season, but a sore left Achilles is fairly serious. The Heat are likely going to wait until closer to tip-off before making a final decision. Tyler Herro, Goran Dragic (calf), and […]

Trae Young is Available for Friday

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (thigh) is available for Friday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He suffered a right thigh contusion during Monday's game and was unable to suit up on Wednesday. It doesn't sound like Young is going to be limited after his one game absence. Jeff Teague will head back to the […]

Kyrie Irving Scores 20 Points In Losing Effort

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving scored 20 points with four assists, three rebounds, three triples, two steals, and a block in a 128-113 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. Irving returned from his injury on January 12 and promptly scored 21 and 32 points on red-hot shooting, but he's since cooled off. It's nothing to […]

Damian Lillard Stays Hot In Thursday's Loss

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard could not have been any hotter as he nailed 16 of 28 from the floor en route to 47 points, but it was not enough in the loss to the Mavericks. Lillard did not stop there as he added eight assists, six rebounds, and a steal while committing five […]

Luka Doncic Scores 27 Points In Thursday's Win

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Luka Doncic recorded 27 points, which included two triples, in the three-point fest on Thursday against the Trail Blazers. Doncic did his usual job of filling up the box score, as he added six rebounds, nine assists and two steals in the win. The Mavs and Blazers combined to tie an NBA-best […]

Darius Garland Stays Aggressive, Scuffles From Field

Cleveland Cavaliers point/shooting guard Darius Garland has seen his usage rate take a sharp uptick since after Christmas, and he followed through again during Thursday’s loss to the Washington Wizards. For owners who can look past his 4-for-17 shooting effort, Garland finished with 13 points and four assists across his team-high 38 minutes. He has […]

Collin Sexton Continues Scoring Barrage With 29-Point Effort

Cleveland Cavaliers point/shooting guard Collin Sexton recorded a team-high 29 points during Thursday’s loss to the Washington Wizards, his fourth time reaching the 25-point plateau in his last five games. Sexton shot 10-for-15 from the field, drilling both threes that he attempted and adding four rebounds, four assists and two steals to his stat line. […]

Patrick McCaw To Miss Friday’s Contest

Toronto Raptors point guard/small forward Patrick McCaw has been ruled out for Friday’s game against the New York Knicks due to a fractured nose that he sustained Wednesday versus Philadelphia. McCaw had been seeing considerable run as of late, even if it failed to translate into outings that were relevant from a fantasy perspective. His […]

Malcolm Brogdon To Miss Friday’s Contest

Indiana Pacers point/shooting guard Malcolm Brogdon has been ruled out for Friday’s game against the Golden State Warriors due to a concussion that he sustained Wednesday versus Phoenix. Brogdon’s absence will pave the way for Aaron Holiday and T.J. McConnell to see a larger workload, although who slides into the starting five may not necessarily […]

Jimmy Butler, Kendrick Nunn, Goran Dragic Questionable Friday

A slew of Miami Heat backcourt members have their status for Friday’s contest against the Los Angeles Clippers up in the air. Jimmy Butler, Kendrick Nunn and Goran Dragic have all been hit with questionable tags, despite all three of the trio being on the floor for Wednesday’s win. Butler is dealing with right knee […]

Patrick Beverley Questionable To Suit Up Friday

Los Angeles Clippers point guard Patrick Beverley has been deemed questionable to play in Friday’s game versus the Miami Heat due to a groin ailment that kept him out Wednesday. For those in search of positive news, he was upgraded from doubtful, which could mean there is optimism surrounding his chances of taking the floor. […]

Trae Young Gets Through Portions of Practice

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (thigh) was able to get through portions of Thursday's practice. He is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He suffered a right thigh contusion during his 42 point outburst on Monday. Fantasy owners will have a better idea about Young's status after Friday's shootaround. Jeff […]

Markelle Fultz is Fine for Friday

Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz (finger) is available for Friday's game against the Boston Celtics. He dislocated his left ring finger during Wednesday's contest. He was able to play through the issue and is expected to play on Friday. It's on his non-shooting hand, so Fultz shouldn't be restricted at all. Fantasy owners should feel […]

Kyrie Irving is Available for Thursday

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (hamstring) is available for Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. He missed Monday's game due to right hamstring tightness, but it sounds like he'll be good to go for this one. Garrett Temple will head back to the second unit, while Spencer Dinwiddie and Caris Levert won't see as […]

T.J. McConnell Dishes Out 11 Assists In Win

Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell recorded 10 points, 11 assists, four rebounds, three steals, and a block in a 112-87 win over the Phoenix Suns. McConnell has 28 assists in his last three games and is trending in the right direction as a distributor, with an increase in his average of dimes each month. The […]

Reggie Jackson Pours In 22 Points Off Bench In Return

Detroit Pistons point guard Reggie Jackson was raring to return for Wednesday’s win over the Sacramento Kings and indicated his level of offensive aptitude by dropping 22 points in just 19 minutes of action as a reserve. Jackson, who last suited up Oct. 24, had been sidelined due to a back injury and is being […]

Derrick Rose Notches Double-Double Amid Starting Five

Detroit Pistons point/shooting guard Derrick Rose keyed the starting unit during Wednesday’s victory over the Sacramento Kings, logging 22 points and a team-high 11 assists, which marked his fourth double-double of the season. Additionally, he snatched six rebounds and recorded just one turnover, giving him one of his more impressive fantasy performances of the season. […]

Isaiah Thomas Shows Some Signs Of Life In Loss

Washington Wizards point guard Isaiah Thomas finally provided a fantasy-worthy line, but his solid numbers were not enough in the five-point loss to Miami. Thomas played 24 minutes and managed to score 14 points on 5-for-11 shooting overall with three of those makes coming from downtown. Thomas also chipped in four rebounds, three assists and […]

Kris Dunn Enjoys Battle Against Former Team

Chicago Bulls point guard Kris Dunn performed very well on Wednesday against Minnesota, finishing a 117-110 win over his former team with 14 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and two steals. He had only four shot attempts from the field but managed to get into double figures with a nice 8-for-9 record at the line. […]

Zach LaVine Scores 25 Points In Wednesday's Win

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine shot 8-for-18 from the field on his way to a team-high 25 points in Wednesday's win over Minnesota, sinking exactly half of his six three-pointers. The Bulls leader also extended his streak with at least five assists to six games and added one block. LaVine has been huge for Chicago […]

Donovan Mitchell Scores 23 Points On Just 13 Shots

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell managed to score 23 points on 13 shots in just 22 minutes in the easy win over the Warriors on Wednesday. Mitchell added four rebounds with three assists and a steal while drilling four of eight from three in this one. Mitchell has improved his efficiencies this season as he […]

James Harden Scores 27 Points With Two Makes From Three

Houston Rockets guard James Harden somewhat bounced back on Wednesday after shooting 1-for-17 from three in his last outing. Harden scored 27 points to help his club pick up the win and he connected on 6-for-13 shooting from the floor while knocking down two of six from three. Harden also added five rebounds, five assists, […]

Russell Westbrook With Another Excellent Line

Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook once again led the charge for the Rockets on Wednesday as he scored 28 points on 11 of 25 shooting in the win over the Nuggets. Westbrook did not stop there as he added 16 rebounds, eight assists and four steals with a block in 34 minutes of action. Westbrook […]