Ben Simmons Posts A Double-Double Against Washington
Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons posted an all-around double-double against the Wizards on Saturday, registering 14 points, 11 assists, eight rebounds and four steals. With so much attention focused on what Simmons can't do, a lot of what makes him great falls through the cracks and was on full display in Philly's latest victory. […]
Jeff Teague Records 18-8-6 Line Saturday Night
Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Jeff Teague produced a very good bench outing on Saturday against Portland, picking up 18 points, eight assists and six rebounds in 27 minutes. He made both of his three-point shots and shot 6-for-9 overall from the field. Starting point guard Shabazz Napier performed well against his former team as well […]
Damian Lillard Goes For 29 Points In Saturday's Win
Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard shot only 10-for-25 from the field in Saturday's win over Minnesota, but he still ended up with 29 points. He was 3-for-13 from downtown and even struggled at the line with a 6-for-9 performance, but he did add seven assists, three rebounds, one steal, and one block, so […]
Trae Young Was At It Again Versus The Nets
Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young had another unbelievable performance on Saturday, finishing the loss to Brooklyn with 47 points, eight rebounds and six assists. Despite an elite level of production that's become the norm for the 21-year-old sophomore, it's a bit disheartening to watch it go to waste on a 6-24 Hawks team that's […]
Spencer Dinwiddie Continues His Stellar Play Versus Atlanta
Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie put forth another masterpiece in a win over the Hawks, dropping 39 points on 13 of 27 shooting and 11 of 12 from the line with six assists and six rebounds. Dinwiddie has been playing out of his mind in the absence of Kyrie Irving, averaging a career high in […]
Terry Rozier Scores 29 Points With Full Line In Loss
Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier poured in 29 points with four rebounds, three assists, two triples, a steal, and a block in a 114-107 loss to the Utah Jazz. It's been a tough month for Rozier, who's shot under 40 percent from both the field and three-point line in a month for the first time […]
Devonte' Graham Struggles With Shot Against Jazz
Charlotte Hornets guard Devonte' Graham scored 22 points with five triples, four assists, and three rebounds in a 114-107 loss to the Utah Jazz. Graham has struggled mightily with his shot in the last five games, posting a 24.5 percent mark from the field and a 28.1 percent mark from the arc. He's managed to […]
Ricky Rubio is Doubtful for Saturday
Phoenix Suns guard Ricky Rubio (illness) is listed as doubtful for Saturday's game against the Houston Rockets. He looked fine on Friday, but he appears to be under the weather now. Elie Okobo, Ty Jerome, and Jevon Carter could be asked to fill in without Rubio on Saturday. Devin Booker and Kelly Oubre Jr. are […]
Delon Wright is Expected to Play on Sunday
Dallas Mavericks guard Delon Wright (finger) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Toronto Raptors. He was listed as questionable for Friday, but managed to play 22 minutes. He could see possibly more minutes with Luka Doncic (ankle) sidelined again on Sunday. Wright will remain someone worth using in standard leagues while Doncic […]
Seth Curry is Probable for Sunday
Dallas Mavericks guard Seth Curry (back) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Toronto Raptors. He was questionable for Friday, but managed to play 21 minutes in that one. Luka Doncic (ankle) will remain sidelined on Sunday, so Curry will have some streaming appeal until Doncic returns to the court.
Kyle Lowry Scores 26 Points In Victory
Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry posted his third consecutive 20-plus point performance in Friday's 122-118 victory over the Wizards, finishing with 26 points, nine assists, four rebounds and one steal in 41 minutes. The 33-year-old went 7-for-14 from the field, 3-for-7 from three-point range and 9-for-11 from the free-throw line to extend his recent stretch […]
Fred VanVleet Falls Short of Triple-Double In Return
Toronto Raptors guard Fred Vanvleet (knee) made his return to the starting lineup in Friday's 122-118 victory over the Wizards, totaling 18 points, nine rebounds, eight assists and one steal on 6-for-18 shooting from field goal range. VanVleet returned from a five-game absence due to knee soreness, but the 25-year-old logged 34 minutes of action […]
Ish Smith Scores Season-High 26 Points Against Raptors
Washington Wizards guard Ish Smith scored a season-high 26 points in Friday's 122-118 loss to the Raptors, continuing his theme of dominant performances against the Raptors throughout his career. The 31-year-old added two assists, one rebound, one steal and one block in 30 minutes, while shooting a perfect 9-for-9 from field goal range, 4-for-4 from […]
Ja Morant Hands Out 11 Assists Against The Cavs
Memphis Grizzlies rookie guard JA Morant struggled to score but managed to find his teammates on Friday when he recorded 11 assists in the loss to the Cavs. Morant connected on just 4-for-11 shooting from the floor en route to eight points and he added five boards in this one. Morant nearly ruined Kevin Love […]
Jordan Clarkson Goes Off For 33 Points
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Jordan Clarkson went off for a season-high 33 points in the seven-point win over the Grizzlies on Friday. Clarkson could not miss as he connected on 12 of 17 shooting from the floor and added six rebounds with a block and a huge six makes from deep in 30 minutes of action. […]
Jrue Holiday's 25 Points Are Not Enough On Friday
New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday put up 25 points and eight rebounds in 37 minutes of action in the loss to the Warriors on Friday. Holiday connected on 10 of 22 shooting overall which included three makes from downtown while handing out four assists without any defensive numbers, which is a rare thing for […]
Lonzo Ball Records Five Steals In Loss
New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball provided a solid line on Friday that included five steals, but it was not enough in the four-point loss to the Warriors. Ball scored 12 points on an efficient shooting night when he made six of 11 shots and he added five rebounds with two assists in 22 minutes […]
D'Angelo Russell Scores 25 Points In Friday's Win
Golden State Warriors guard D'Angelo Russell led the charge on Friday when he recorded 25 points and some nice extras in the four-point win over the Pelicans. Russell connected on 9-for-20 shooting overall and added seven assists with two rebounds and two steals with four makes from downtown in 32 minutes of action. Russell has […]
Alec Burks Provides A Full Line In Friday's Win
Golden State Warriors guard Alec Burks continued his excellent play in a Warriors uniform as he posted a full line in the 106-102 win over the Pelicans on Friday. Burks scored 18 points on 7-for-13 shooting from the floor and added eight rebounds with three assists and four steals and was a plus-6 in his […]
Damian Lillard Puts Up 36 Points In Win Over Magic
Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard had the hot hand on Friday when he connected on 13 of 21 shooting en route to a team-high 36 points in the 118-103 win over the Magic. Lillard also connected on 7-for-13 shooting from downtown and added six assists with three rebounds and a single steal across 36 […]
C.J. McCollum Connects On 31 Points In The Win
Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum punched in 31 points with a bunch of sweet extras in the 15-point win over the Orlando Magic on Friday. McCollum connected on 12 of 20 shooting and added eight rebounds with four assists to go along with a steal and four makes from three in 37 minutes of […]
Jamal Murray Scores 28 Points With Full Line
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray recorded 28 points with a bunch of extras to help secure his club's win over the reeling Timberwolves on Friday. Murray connected on 9-for-19 shooting from the floor and made all seven of his attempts at the line while adding six rebounds, five assists, and three steals in 36 minutes […]
Jeff Teague Returns To The Bench Versus Nuggets
Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Jeff Teague moved back to his reserve role on Friday and still managed to provide some decent numbers in the 109-100 loss at the hands of the Nuggets. Teague scored 13 points with two rebounds, two assists while chipping a steal and a block with two makes from three in 27 […]
T.J. McConnell Provides Bench Production For Indiana
Indiana Pacers point guard T.J. McConnell had one of his best fantasy performances of the season on Friday night against the Sacramento Kings. McConnell wasn't even the best T.J. on his team but still helped Indiana to their fifth straight win. He had 15 points, eight assists, three rebounds and one steal off the bench. […]
Fred Vanvleet is Questionable Against Wizards
Toronto Raptors guard Fred Vanvleet (knee) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Washington Wizards. This sounds like an upgrade after Vanvleet has missed the last five games with a knee injury. Norman Powell has stepped up in Vanvleet's absence. Fantasy owners should check back before tip-off for more information on Vanvleet.
Justise Winslow is Ruled Out for Friday
Miami Heat guard Justise Winslow (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the New York Knicks. He was ruled out a full day in advance, so that's not a good sign. Goran Dragic, Tyler Herro, Kendrick Nunn, and Duncan Robinson will fill the void without Winslow available. Nunn and Herro have the most […]
Frank Ntilikina is Fine for Friday
New York Knicks guard Frank Ntilikina (illness) will be available for Friday's game against the Miami Heat. Ntilikina missed Wednesday's practice, but was able to suit up for a full practice on Thursday. He hasn't done much since Mike Miller took over as the head coach. Elfrid Payton is the guard to be owned in […]
Malik Monk is Not on Injury Report for Saturday
Charlotte Hornets guard Malik Monk (hip) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Saturday's game against the Utah Jazz. He suffered a hip contusion on Wednesday and didn't return to that contest. It appears he'll be fine for Saturday's game which means Dwayne Bacon could be pushed out of the rotation. Monk has […]
Russell Westbrook Explodes For Season-High 40 Points
Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook led his team to a 122-117 win over the Los Angeles Clippers with 40 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, two triples, and a steal. The Clippers had no answer for Westbrook's aggressive drives to the rim, except to foul him, which resulted in a season-high 12 of 13 makes from […]
Patty Mills Drills Season-High Seven Triples Off Bench
San Antonio Spurs point/shooting guard Patty Mills needed just 26 minutes to compile 27 points as a reserve during Thursday’s win over the Brooklyn Nets. He shot 8-for-14 from the field overall, but 7-for-10 from long range, setting a new season high in triples made. The only other time in his regular-season career that Mills […]