Shelvin Mack Fills In Well In Spot Start
Memphis Grizzlies guard Shelvin Mack did not disappoint while filling in for starter Mike Conley (knee). In Friday's game against the Charlotte Hornets, Mack finished with 19 points on 8-for-15 shooting, nine assists, three three-pointers and two steals in 35 minutes. Conley was ruled out Friday for knee soreness, so his return will most likely […]
Ish Smith Questionable To Suit Up Saturday
Detroit Pistons point guard Ish Smith has his status up in the air for Saturday’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers due to a right adductor strain. Smith has missed each of his team’s previous six contests, along with having missed over a month earlier in the season. Even if he is able to give […]
Elfrid Payton Out For Third Straight Game Saturday
New Orleans Pelicans point guard Elfrid Payton will miss his third consecutive contest Saturday against the San Antonio Spurs due to a right ankle sprain. Payton’s absence will mean Jrue Holiday and Frank Jackson will continue to do the heavy lifting in the backcourt, even as New Orleans’ roster is ravaged by injuries. Having been […]
Derrick Rose Questionable For Saturday’s Game
Minnesota Timberwolves point/shooting guard Derrick Rose is listed as questionable for Saturday’s contest versus the Denver Nuggets due to a sore right ankle. With Jeff Teague (foot) and Tyus Jones (ankle) already ruled out, Rose would see an enormous increase in role should he be able to suit up after having missed his team’s past […]
Jeff Teague To Miss Sixth Straight Game Saturday
Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Jeff Teague will be unable to suit up Saturday against the Denver Nuggets due to left foot soreness. His absence will mark his sixth straight game on the sidelines, leaving whomever is able to play the point guard spot for Minnesota in a golden DFS position with Tyus Jones (ankle) also […]
Luka Doncic Tagged As Questionable For Saturday’s Game
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Luka Doncic has been deemed questionable to play in Saturday’s game versus the Cleveland Cavaliers due to a sore left ankle. The injury kept Doncic on the sidelines for the first time this season on Thursday. On the heels of the Kristaps Porzingis/Dennis Smith Jr. trade, Doncic could see an even larger […]
Tony Parker Cleared To Suit Up Friday
Charlotte Hornets point guard Tony Parker will be back in the fold for Friday’s contest versus the Memphis Grizzlies after having dealt with right ankle soreness that kept him out of his team’s previous contest. Parker has finished in double figures off the bench in four of his last five games despite playing fewer than […]
Mike Conley Ruled Out On Friday
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley will sit out Friday’s contest versus the Charlotte Hornets due to left knee soreness. Conley missed shootaround earlier in the day, so the move doesn’t come as a huge surprise, especially as the Trade Deadline approaches with Memphis open to moving their leading scorer. Both Shelvin Mack and Jevon […]
Cory Joseph is Questionable for Saturday
Indiana Pacers guard Cory Joseph (groin) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Miami Heat. Joseph started on Thursday, but apparently now is dealing with a left groin strain. The Pacers are banged up currently, so Aaron Holiday and Edmond Sumner could be looking at heavy minutes on Saturday. Fantasy owners will need […]
Dwyane Wade is Probable for Friday
Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (knee) is probable for Friday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Wade was forced to sit out of Wednesday's game due to right knee soreness, but it looks like he'll only miss one game. Tyler Johnson, Wayne Ellington, and Dion Waiters will see their minutes reduced back to normal.
Chris Paul Will Play Friday
Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul (hamstring) will play in Friday's game against the Denver Nuggets. Paul was listed as questionable for this contest, but he's going to suit up, according to Tim MacMahon. It's uncertain whether or not Paul will play in Saturday's contest, but fantasy owners will need to check back on Saturday for […]
Mike Conley is Questionable on Friday
Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley (knee) did not participate in shootaround and is questionable for Friday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. Conley is dealing with a left knee soreness, so there's a good chance that Grizzlies take the cautious approach here. Shelvin Mack and Jevon Carter would split up the minutes at point guard without […]
Ben Simmons Flashes in First Game as an All-Star
Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons showed out in his first game since being named an All-Star, helping contribute to a big win versus the Golden State Warriors. Simmons packed the stat sheet, tallying 26 points, eight rebounds, six assists, three steals and one block. Simmons was efficient from the field, shooting 10-for-13 in the game. […]
Stephen Curry's 41 Points Not Enough to Beat 76ers
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry was hitting all over the floor on Thursday night, sinking seven of eight from beyond the arc in the first half. Curry's electric performance led to him having a game-high 41 points alongside six assists, four rebounds and one steal. The 30-year-old superstar finished the game shooting 10 of […]
Reggie Jackson Plays Fairly Well
Detroit Pistons point guard Reggie Jackson had a very solid outing Thursday against the Dallas Mavericks. Jackson scored 17 points going six for fourteen from the field and four for four from the free-throw line. Besides Jackson's scoring output he also had nine assists and seven boards. In the last four games, Jackson has been […]
Shabazz Napier Produces 15 Points On Thursday
Brooklyn Nets point guard Shabazz Napier, who has stepped into a bigger role with Spencer Dinwiddie (thumb) out, had another good game on Thursday, recording 15 points, seven assists, and two blocks in 29 minutes off the bench. Napier has had some shooting woes but gets to the line well and that helps him put […]
D'Angelo Russell Scores 25 Points In Thursday's Loss
Brooklyn Nets point guard D'Angelo Russell continued his hot stretch on Thursday against the Spurs with a 25-point performance, while adding nine assists, five rebounds, one steal and one block to his account. He shot 10-for-26 from the field and 2-for-7 from deep in 33 minutes on the floor. Russell looked superb in January, getting […]
Derrick White Leads Spurs In Scoring Versus Nets
San Antonio Spurs point guard Derrick White pulled the strings in Thursday's win over Brooklyn, scoring a career-high 26 points on 8-for-13 shooting. He was 3-for-4 from deep and 7-for-9 at the line while picking up six assists, three rebounds, two blocks, and one steal in 25 minutes on the floor. Backup point guard Patty […]
Lance Stephenson Scores 20 Points, Plays Down The Stretch
Los Angeles Lakers forward Lance Stephenson provided an excellent boost off the pine for the Lakers on Thursday as the wing played 30 minutes and added 20 points in the overtime win. Stephenson was efficient as he connected on 6-for-10 shooting and grabbed three rebounds with an assist while adding a steal with five makes […]
Rajon Rondo Posts Another Excellent Line But Sprains Ankle
Los Angeles Lakers point guard Rajon Rondo (ankle) continued his excellent play on Thursday but also continued his run of injuries as he looked to roll his ankle on the final play of the night. Rondo filled it up with 14 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists while adding a steal with one triple. Rondo […]
Lou Williams' 24 Points Not Enough In Overtime Loss
Los Angeles Clippers guard Lou Williams did all he could at the end of regulation and into overtime on Thursday as he made some big shots, but it was not enough in the 123-120 loss to the Lakers. Williams scored a team-high 24 points while dishing out six dimes and adding three steals with three […]
Giannis Antetokounmpo Fills The Stat Sheet Versus Raptors
Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Giannis Antetokounmpo scored just 19 points but still managed to stuff the stat sheet in just 28 minutes of action on Thursday in the big win over the Raptors. Giannis was limited with foul trouble but added nine boards, five assists, two blocks, and four steals while drilling a make from three. […]
Kyle Lowry Struggles Again In Loss To Bucks On Thursday
Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry managed to record just 10 points on 4-for-11 shooting on Thursday as the guard continues to struggle with his shot. Lowry managed to record a season-low three assists and grabbed four rebounds while connecting on just 1-for-6 shooting from three on the night. On the bright side, Lowry was named […]
Avery Bradley is Questionable on Thursday
Los Angeles Clippers guard Avery Bradley (knee) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Bradley is dealing with a sore right knee, but was able to play 29 minutes on Monday. The absence of Danilo Gallinari (back) has helped Bradley's value, but not enough worth owning him in fantasy leagues.
Dwyane Wade Hopeful to Play on Friday
Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (knee) is hopeful that he'll be able to play in Friday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Wade was unable to play in Wednesday's contest due to right knee soreness. Tyler Johnson, Wayne Ellington, and Dion Waiters saw increased minutes without Wade on the court. Should be a similar formula […]
Chris Paul Will Play on Friday
Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul (rest) will play in Friday's game against the Denver Nuggets. However, Paul is uncertain for Saturday's game against the Utah Jazz, according to head coach Mike D'Antoni. It doesn't appear that Paul is suffering from any setbacks and he should see his normal amount of minutes on Friday. The […]
Eric Bledsoe, Sterling Brown Expected to Play Thursday
Milwaukee Bucks guards Eric Bledsoe (thumb) and Sterling Brown (wrist) were full participants in shootaround and are expected to play in Thursday's game against the Toronto Raptors. Bledsoe was able to play through most of Tuesday's game despite dealing with a thumb issue. It appears he'll be fine to suit up for this contest. Brown […]
Malcolm Brogdon is Probable on Thursday
Milwaukee Bucks guard Malcolm Brogdon (chest) is listed as probable for Thursday's game against the Toronto Raptors. Brogdon was unable to play on Tuesday, but he did go through shootaround on Thursday. It sounds like the Bucks had Brogdon sit out on Tuesday as a precaution. Tony Snell will move back to the bench with […]
Mike Conley Drops 26 Points In Defeat
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley led the charge in defeat Wednesday versus the Minnesota Timberwolves, going for 26 points, eight assists and five rebounds across 42 minutes. The outing marked both the sixth consecutive game in which Conley knocked down multiple triples, as well as his third straight 20-plus-point showing. Despite swirling trade rumors, […]
Jerryd Bayless Records Career-High 12 Assists
Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Jerryd Bayless has been pressed into duty lately with the trio of Derrick Rose, Jeff Teague and Tyus Jones all sidelined; Wednesday proved no different as he logged 43 minutes in a win versus the Memphis Grizzlies, allowing him to finish with 19 points and 12 assists, good for his first […]