Donovan Mitchell Scores 32 Points, Shines In Fourth Quarter

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell caught fire in the final frame in Wednesday's 100-95 home opener victory over the Thunder, scoring 32 points to go along with 12 rebounds, three assists, one steal and one three-pointer made on 14-for-22 shooting from field goal range. The 23-year-old started off slow with just one point in the […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Impressive In Thunder Debut

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a team-high 26 points on 10-for-23 shooting from the field and 3-for-7 from three-point range in Wednesday's 100-95 loss to the Jazz. The second year guard from Canada also added two rebounds, one assist and one steal, committing just one turnover. Gilgeous-Alexander lived up to expectations in his […]

Chris Paul Finishes With 22 Points As Thunder Fall Short

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Chris Paul offered a solid performance in his Thunder debut, finishing with 22 points, eight rebounds, three assists, one steal and one turnover in Wednesday's 100-95 loss to the Jazz. The 34-year-old went 7-for-15 from the field and 4-for-7 from three-point range as the Thunder fell short in a tightly contested […]

Kyrie Irving Drops 50 In Brooklyn Debut

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving made sure that his new hometown fans will remember his first game with the franchise. Despite not making the game-winning bucket in overtime, Irving was masterful, going for 50 points (on 17-for-33 shooting), setting a new club record for a player in their debut with the Nets. In addition […]

Ish Smith Doesn't Live Up To Sleeper Status In Game 1

Washington Wizards guard Ish Smith was a trendy sleeper heading into fantasy basketball drafts this season. He was a prime candidate to fill the minutes that John Wall left behind. On Wednesday, he took on the Dallas Mavericks and unfortunately did not reward the faith owners showed in him during draft season. He was second in […]

Luka Doncic Shows No Sign Of A Sophomore Slump

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic started his second season on the right foot with 34 points and nine rebounds against the Washington Wizards on Wednesday. The 2019 Rookie of the Year went 12-for-19 from the field and 4-for-9 from behind the arc. Doncic also chipped in three assists and two steals but will need to […]

Russell Westbrook, Austin Rivers Fine for Thursday

Houston Rockets guards Russell Westbrook (hand) and Austin Rivers (neck) will be fine for Thursday's season opener against the Milwaukee Bucks. Westbrook dealt with a right hand issue in the preseason, but appears ready to play. It'll be interesting to see how he plays alongside James Harden. Rivers suffered a minor neck injury last week, […]

D.J. Augustin to Start in Season Opener

Orlando Magic guard D.J. Augustin will stay in the starting five for Wednesday's season opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He'll be joined alongside Evan Fournier, Aaron Gordon, Jonathan Isaac and Nikola Vucevic. This is the same group that got Orlando into the playoffs last year, so they will lean on them once again to begin […]

Isaiah Thomas Won't Play in Opener

Washington Wizards guard Isaiah Thomas (thumb) won't take the court in Wednesday's season opener against the Dallas Mavericks. The good news is, head coach Scott Brooks said Thomas would be back soon. The Wizards are expected to ease him back into action, but he's been going through practices without any setbacks. Thomas may miss the […]

Jalen Brunson, Seth Curry Will Play Wednesday

Dallas Mavericks guards Jalen Brunson (hamstring) and Seth Curry (knee) are not on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against the Washington Wizards. Brunson was dealing with a minor hamstring tweak that kept him out of some action during the preseason. Curry had a minor knee contusion, but looks like he's 100 percent ready […]

Lonzo Ball Logs 25 Minutes In Loss

New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball recorded eight points in the loss to Toronto on Tuesday. Ball logged 25 minutes on the night but was overshadowed by Josh Hart, who recorded a 15 and 10 double-double off of the bench. This wasn't a promising sign for those hoping that the 21-year-old would benefit from a […]

Jrue Holiday Records Just 13 Points

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday logged 13 points during the overtime loss to the Raptors. Holiday led the team with 41 minutes despite coach Gentry going deep into his rotation against a Toronto team that saw only eight players see action. Though he relegated some of his production to the trio of Brandon Ingram, […]

Fred VanVleet Scores 34 Points In Win

Toronto Raptors guard Fred Vanvleet was solid during the win over the Pelicans on Tuesday, finishing the night with 34 points on 12-for-18 from the field. The 25-year-old also contributed elsewhere by recording seven assists, five boards, and two steals while shooting an impressive 5-for-7 from deep. With Kyle Lowry having an off night from […]

Kyle Lowry Cold From Deep On Tuesday

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry scored 22 points during the overtime win over the Pelicans. It wasn't pretty to get there, however, as the veteran shot an abysmal 4-for-15 from the field and 3-for-11 from downtown on Tuesday. He was able to supplement those shoddy marks from the foul line by draining 11 of his […]

Rajon Rondo Out Tuesday Night As Expected

Updating a previous report, Los Angeles Lakers point guard Rajon Rondo (calf) has officially been ruled out Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Clippers. Rondo was originally questionable with a sore calf before being downgraded to doubtful then ruled out. Avery Bradley will get the start while LeBron James will likely act as a point […]

Rajon Rondo Will Likely Miss Season Opener

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Rajon Rondo (calf) is unlikely to play Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Clippers. Rondo was originally questionable to play but has been downgraded to doubtful. Avery Bradley is listed as the starter while Alex Caruso and Quinn Cook will pick up more minutes off the bench. Bradley has the […]

Rajon Rondo Might Sit Versus Clippers

Los Angeles Lakers guard Rajon Rondo (calf) is questionable for Tuesday's season opener against the Los Angeles Clippers. Head coach Frank Vogel said they will wait until closer to game time before making a final decision. Avery Bradley, Alex Caruso, and Quinn Cook would be asked to pick up extra minutes without Rondo. None of […]

Terry Rozier is Removed From Injury Report

Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (hamstring) has been removed from the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Chicago Bulls. He missed the final game of the preseason due to a left knee issue. It was a minor issue and he'll be fine for the regular season opener. Rozier should have good upside in Charlotte, […]

Eric Bledsoe Will Start on Thursday

Milwaukee Bucks guard Eric Bledsoe (ribs) will be in the starting five for Thursday's game against the Houston Rockets. Earlier this month, Bledsoe fractured the cartilage between two of his ribs. Bledsoe isn't 100 percent healthy yet, but he'll play through the pain in the season opener. It sounds like a pain tolerance type of […]

Ja Morant - Fantasy Basketball Rookie Profile

Position: PG Team: Memphis Grizzlies Draft Spot: 1.02 Analysis: JA Morant was clearly the best player in the 2019 draft class outside of Zion Williamson. In his sophomore season, he averaged 24.5 points, 10 assists, 5.7 rebounds, and 1.8 steals while shooting 49.9 percent from the field and 36.3 percent from three. Those numbers combined […]

Rajon Rondo is Questionable for Season Opener

Los Angeles Lakers guard Rajon Rondo (calf) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's regular season opener against the Clippers. He's dealing with a sore calf, so that's nothing to be worried about. The Lakers might be cautious to start the year since they have a bunch of depth at the guard position. Alex Caruso and […]

Dejounte Murray to Stay in San Antonio

San Antonio Spurs guard Dejounte Murray has agreed to a long-term extension with the team on Monday. Murray agrees to a four-year $64 million deal with the Spurs. The team believes he's the future at point guard and are ready to build around him. He's going to see plenty of run this season, so he's […]

Isaiah Thomas Unlikely to Play on Wednesday

Washington Wizards guard Isaiah Thomas (thumb) is not expected to suit up for Wednesday's regular season opener against the Dallas Mavericks. Head coach Scott Brooks said "We're going to do what's best for him," so the Wizards will be cautious with him right now. The team isn't going to rush Thomas back, so it's unlikely […]

De'Aaron Fox, Dewayne Dedmon Return to Practice

Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox (back) and center Dewayne Dedmon (illness) were able to return for Friday's practice. Fox has been dealing with some back issues, but appears to have put it behind him. He's expected to be fine for the regular season opener. Dedmon was battling an illness, but is set to be […]

Tomas Satoransky Named Opening Night Starter

Chicago Bulls guard Tomas Satoransky has been named the starting point guard for the regular season opener, according to head coach Jim Boylen. Dunn was the favorite to win the job in camp, but that quickly faded. Boylen likes Dunn's defense off the bench, so that's how the team will begin the season. Satoransky is […]

Chris Paul Won't Play Against Grizzlies

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Chris Paul (rest) won't play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Memphis Grizzlies. This is just a regular rest day for the veteran point guard. It's unclear how the Thunder plan on working Paul into their gameplan, so fantasy owners should draft him with caution. There is a good chance that […]

Dennis Smith Jr. is Fine for Wednesday

New York Knicks guard Dennis Smith Jr. (back) is available for Wednesday's preseason game against the Atlanta Hawks. Smith has been sidelined due to back spasms, but appears ready to play now. Head coach David Fizdale wants to see how Smith plays as the starting point guard. He's a late round option in most formats […]

Terry Rozier Won't Play Against Pistons

Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (knee) won't play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Detroit Pistons. He's dealing with a left knee issue, but most likely is just a precautionary move. Devonte Graham and Dwayne Bacon should see more minutes without Rozier. He should be fine for the regular season and is worth targeting in […]

Luke Kennard, Derrick Rose Out on Wednesday

Detroit Pistons guards Luke Kennard (rest) and Derrick Rose (rest) will not suit up for Wednesday's preseason game against the Charlotte Hornets. This appears to be a normal rest game for them so the bench players can get some extra minutes. Both players should have late round value in fantasy leagues. However, the injury history […]

Dennis Smith Jr. Should be Fine for Wednesday

New York Knicks guard Dennis Smith Jr. (back) is listed as probable for Wednesday's preseason game against the Atlanta Hawks. He missed the last two preseason contests due to a lower back strain. He's battling with Elfrid Payton and Frank Ntilikina for minutes at the guard position. This might be a tough situation for standard […]