Isaiah Thomas Tagged As Questionable For Saturday
Washington Wizards point guard Isaiah Thomas has been upgraded to questionable to appear in Saturday’s game versus the Memphis Grizzlies due to a left calf strain. Thomas has missed each of Washington’s past four outings, and a return would likely force Ish Smith back to the second unit, as a timeshare between the two had […]
Austin Rivers Given Green Light To Return Friday
Houston Rockets point/shooting guard Austin Rivers will be back on the floor for Friday’s game versus the Orlando Magic, having missed his team’s previous two outings due to an illness. Rivers has averaged 31 minutes played over his past four contests, making him more of a DFS commodity due to his upside of seeing significant […]
Rajon Rondo Cleared To Play Friday
Los Angeles Lakers point guard Rajon Rondo will rejoin the mix for Friday’s contest versus the Miami Heat, having missed the team’s two previous games due to a hamstring ailment. Prior to the injury, Rondo was curiously enough scorching hot from long range, going a combined 7-for-8 from behind the three-point arc in his last […]
Kevin Huerter Will Play 30 Minutes on Friday
Atlanta Hawks guard Kevin Huerter will have his minutes raised to 30 for Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers. The Hawks have been easing Huerter back into action following his shoulder injury. He's basically back to full speed at this point and should be owned in all standard leagues.
Tyler Herro Will Play on Friday
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (illness) will play in Friday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. He was unable to practice on Thursday, but it appears he's feeling well enough to suit up. Justise Winslow (back) and Goran Dragic (groin) remain on the sideline for Friday's game. Kendrick Nunn and Herro will be asked to […]
Fred VanVleet Could Sit Out on Saturday
Toronto Raptors guard Fred Vanvleet (knee) is listed as a game-time decision for Saturday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. He was listed as doubtful due to a right knee issue that has caused him to miss the last two games. Norman Powell has jumped into the starting five in the absence of VanVleet. He's played […]
Devin Booker Doesn't Practice on Friday
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (forearm) was unable to suit up for practice on Friday. He's listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Spurs. Booker doesn't expect this issue to cause him to miss any games. We'll see how his forearm is feeling on Saturday. Fantasy owners should check back on Saturday for more […]
Lou Williams Ruled Out on Friday
Los Angeles Clippers guard Lou Williams (calf) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Patrick Beverley (head) and Landry Shamet (ankle) will remain on the sidelines with Williams. Jerome Robinson could draw the start, while Derrick Walton Jr. gets increased minutes off the bench. Neither player is going to be much […]
Markelle Fultz is Back on Friday
Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz (illness) is back in the starting five for Friday's game against the Houston Rockets. He missed Wednesday's game due to a stomach bug, but was able to go through shootaround on Friday. D.J. Augustin is expected to return to the second unit with Fultz ready to play again. DFS players […]
Kyrie Irving Remains Out on Saturday
Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (shoulder) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Toronto Raptors. Irving suffered a shoulder injury in mid-November and hasn't suited up since then. He still hasn't been cleared for contact, so it's unknown when Irving will return to the court. Spencer Dinwiddie will continue to start and is […]
Russell Westbrook Expected to Sit Saturday
Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook (rest) will suit up for Friday's game against the Orlando Magic. However, Westbrook is expected to sit out of Saturday's game versus the Detroit Pistons. He missed three games in November during back-to-back sets. Austin Rivers and Ben McLemore will see increased minutes if Westbrook is out. Fantasy owners should […]
Kemba Walker Scores Team-High 29 Points In Loss
Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker scored 29 points on 8-for-21 shooting from the field and 5-for-13 from beyond the arc in Thursday's 115-109 loss to the 76ers. Walker added eight assists, one assist and one block in 36 minutes of action, following up his season-high 44 point outing in Wednesday's contest against the Pacers. The […]
Damian Lillard Scores Just 13 Points In Loss
Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard converted just five of 16 shooting from the floor en route to just 13 points in the 114-99 loss to the Nuggets on Thursday. Lillard did salvage his night by adding 11 assists with two rebounds and a steal while making two triples in this one. In six games […]
Derrick Rose Stays Productive In Bench Role
Detroit Pistons point guard Derrick Rose provided 19 points off the bench in Thursday's loss to Dallas, shooting 7-for-16 from the field and doing most of his damage from downtown with a 5-for-10 mark. Rose also had four assists and a pair of steals in the game in 26 minutes. This was a bit of […]
Luka Doncic Produces 40-Point Triple-Double In Mexico City
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Luka Doncic regained his triple-double form on Thursday in Mexico City, finishing a 122-111 win over Detroit with 41 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists. He shot 14-for-24 from the floor and nice 6-for-13 from downtown. Doncic now has eight triple-doubles for the season, and he’s the first player in NBA history […]
Collin Sexton Drops 28 Points In Win Over Spurs
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton poured in 28 points with two rebounds, two assists, and a steal in a 117-109 win over the San Antonio Spurs. Sexton did struggle with his three-point shot, only making one of five attempts. He made up for it by being efficient at the rim and the charity stripe, nailing […]
Markelle Fultz Doesn't Practice on Thursday
Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz (illness) was unable to suit up for Thursday's practice. Fultz missed Wednesday's game due to an illness and is questionable for Friday's game against the Houston Rockets. D.J. Augustin would remain in the starting five if Fultz doesn't play on Friday. Michael Carter-Williams would see more minutes as the backup […]
Delon Wright Ruled Out for Thursday
Dallas Mavericks guard Delon Wright (groin) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Detroit Pistons. It sounds like Wright has been improving, but the Mavs want to play it safe here. Seth Curry and J.J. Barea will see extended minutes without Wright on the court. Neither player is worth looking at besides in […]
Tyler Herro Misses Practice on Thursday
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (illness) was unable to suit up for practice on Thursday. He's listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Los Angeles Lakers. Justise Winslow (back) and Goran Dragic (groin) have already been ruled out for that one. Kendrick Nunn would likely be asked to play minutes in the 40s if […]
Goran Dragic Remains Out on Friday
Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic (groin) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. This marks the sixth game in a row that Dragic has missed due to a groin issue. It doesn't sound like he's made much progress, so the Heat could be without him for a few more games. […]
Justise Winslow Ruled Out Against Lakers
Miami Heat guard Justise Winslow (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. He missed three weeks earlier in the season due to a concussion. Winslow is going to miss his fourth straight game due to a lower back strain on Friday. He's giving fantasy owners headaches, but Winslow is […]
Ja Morant Will Sit Versus Bucks
Memphis Grizzlies guard JA Morant (rest) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. The Grizzlies have a back-to-back set this weekend, so they will rest Morant for at least the first game. Tyus Jones and De'Anthony Melton will split up the minutes at point guard on Friday. Melton is the better […]
Draymond Green Records Second Triple-Double Of Season
Golden State Warriors point guard/power forward Draymond Green utilized his team-high 39 minutes of action during Wednesday’s overtime loss to the New York Knicks to collect his second triple-double of the year. Green previously logged double-digit totals in points, rebounds and assists on Oct. 28, but has since been afflicted by a malady of injuries. […]
D'Angelo Russell Reclaims Shooting Touch In 32-Point Outing
Golden State Warriors point/shooting guard D'Angelo Russell found his offensive rhythm during Wednesday’s defeat to the New York Knicks, finishing with 32 points on 12-for-27 shooting overall. The performance marked Russell’s first explosive scoring showing since returning from injury, as he knocked down 6-for-14 from behind the arc, also pitching in six assists, three rebounds […]
RJ Barrett Logs Second Double-Double In Career-High 46 Minutes
New York Knicks guard/forward RJ Barrett played 46 of 53 minutes during Wednesday’s win over the Golden State Warriors, setting a new career high. On the heels of a 1-for-9 shooting performance Tuesday, Barrett responded with the second double-double of his career, logging 22 points and 10 rebounds. The rookie had previously made more than […]
Spencer Dinwiddie Paces Squad With 24-Point Effort
Brooklyn Nets point/shooting guard Spencer Dinwiddie dropped a team-high 24 points in Wednesday’s loss to the Charlotte Hornets. With Kyrie Irving still out of the picture, Dinwiddie has embraced his role as the No. 1 scoring option, while continuing to contribute across other categories, adding six assists and five rebounds as well. The consistency from […]
Devonte' Graham Drops Career-High 40 Points In Win
The breakout campaign of Charlotte Hornets point/shooting guard Devonte' Graham continued to reach new heights during Wednesday’s victory over the Brooklyn Nets, as he collected a career-high 40 points on 12-for-21 shooting overall. As has become his niche, Graham fired up a pile of threes, going 7-for-12 from behind the arc, also chipping in five […]
Chris Paul Hands Out Season-High 12 Assists
Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul reminded everybody of the good old days on Wednesday, registering 12 assists in a 94-93 loss to Sacramento. CP3 also had a chance to win the game for OKC, but he missed the final shot in the dying seconds. With that Paul also missed a double-double, as he […]
Jrue Holiday Scores 21 Points With Extras
New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday continued his excellent play on Wednesday when he scored 21 points while adding six assists and six rebounds in the 15-point loss to the Bucks. Holiday was efficient shooting the ball making 8-for-11 from the floor and four makes from three while adding two blocks, but it was not […]
Eric Bledsoe Scores Efficient 29 Points In Win
Milwaukee Bucks guard Eric Bledsoe needed just 13 shots to record a team-high 29 points in the easy win over the Pelicans on Wednesday. Bledsoe was hot as he nailed five of six attempts from three while drilling all four of his free throws while adding six assists, three rebounds, and two steals in just […]