Ish Smith is Doubtful for Wednesday
Detroit Pistons guard Ish Smith (groin) is listed as doubtful for Wednesday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Smith is fighting a right adductor issue and it appears he's going to be sidelined for his third straight game. Jose Calderon should see more minutes coming his way, but he's not a fantasy option.
Kyrie Irving Won't Play on Wednesday
Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving (illness) won't play in Wednesday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Irving is dealing with flu-like symptoms, so the Celtics have decided to rest him for this one. Terry Rozier will get the start and will be a popular DFS option for Wednesday.
Kyle Lowry Continues To Struggle With Shot On Tuesday
Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry shot just 6-for-15 from the floor to score 19 points while dishing out nine assists in the win over the Kings. Lowry also added four rebounds with a block in 34 minutes. On the bright side, Lowry did connect on 4-for-9 shooting from three and that is the first […]
Bogdan Bogdanovic Posts Full Line In Start
Sacramento Kings shooting guard/small forward Bogdan Bogdanovic was inserted into the starting unit on Tuesday with Kings missing several bodies and he did not disappoint as he stuffed the stat sheet. Bogdanovic recorded 16 points with nine assists and eight rebounds while picking up three steals and one triple in 38 minutes of action. With […]
Dennis Smith Jr. Productive In His Return To The Team
Dallas Mavericks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. returned to the team after a six-game absence and was plugged back into the starting lineup Tuesday against the Los Angeles Clippers. He posted 17 points with eight rebounds, four assists and a steal across 37 minutes. Smith was away from the team with trade talk circulating, and […]
Patrick Beverley Sharp In Tuesday's Road Loss
Los Angeles Clippers point guard Patrick Beverley racked up 16 points with nine rebounds, three assists and a steal while he did not turn the ball over across 35 minutes in Tuesday's 106-98 road loss against the Dallas Mavericks. He hit 6-for-14 from the field, including 3-for-10 from behind the three-point arc. In fact, the […]
Russell Westbrook Records Triple-Double
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook posted a triple-double against the Blazers on Tuesday with 37 points, 14 assists and 10 rebounds. It's still an incredible feat that Westbrook puts up on a nightly basis. He is averaging 21.6 points, 10.3 rebounds, 10.6 assists and 2.4 steals per game -- elite numbers at any position. […]
Damian Lillard Solid Against Thunder
Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard was solid against the Thunder on Tuesday with 34 points, eight assists and five rebounds. Lillard continues to be the rock for the Blazers with 26.1 points, 4.5 rebounds and 6.2 assists on the season. He is an elite option at guard in all formats and will have another […]
Jeff Teague Out Tuesday Against Suns
Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Jeff Teague (foot) will not play Tuesday night against the Phoenix Suns. Teague is experiencing left foot soreness and, given his unfortunate stint with injuries this season, the Wolves are wise to rest their starting point guard to avoid further injury. With Teague out, Derrick Rose will start and presumably play […]
De'Aaron Fox And Nemanja Bjelica Out Tuesday
Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox (toe) and forward Nemanja Bjelica (back) are out Tuesday night against the Toronto Raptors. Both Fox and Bjelica are banged up and experiencing soreness so this is more of a maintenance day than a serious injury concern. In Fox's absence, Frank Mason III and Yogi Ferrell will get a […]
Ben Simmons is Questionable for Wednesday
Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Ben Simmons (illness) did not practice on Tuesday and is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. There should be an update on Simmons after shootaround on Wednesday. T.J. McConnell could jump into the starting five with Landry Shamet seeing increased minutes off the bench. Fantasy owners should […]
Lou Williams is Probable for Tuesday
Los Angeles Clippers guard Lou Williams (hamstring) is listed as probable for Tuesday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. He's missed the last two games due to a right hamstring issue, but is on track to play on Tuesday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Patrick Beverley would see reduced playing time if Williams is able to suit up […]
Jeff Teague is Questionable for Tuesday
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jeff Teague (ankle) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Phoenix Suns. Teague is dealing with left ankle inflammation and he's also reportedly dealing with an illness as well. Derrick Rose and Jerryd Bayless would see increased playing time if Teague is unable to suit up. Rose would be a […]
James Harden Racks Up 37 Points In Defeat
Houston Rockets point/shooting guard James Harden finished with 37 points across 31 minutes during Monday’s loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Harden was once again a one-man show on offense, although he had less help from his teammates than usual during the blowout loss. The MVP candidate added just three assists as the team shot 26.2 […]
Tomas Satoransky Dishes Out Game-High Nine Assists
Washington Wizards point guard/shooting guard Tomas Satoransky put up 10 points, a game-high eight assists, four rebounds, and two steals as well as four turnovers in Monday's victory over the Pistons. The 27-year-old combo guard was 4-for-8 from the field, 0-for-1 from the three-point line, and 2-for-3 from the charity stripe. While his shooting has […]
Damian Lillard Scores 26 Points on 20 Shots
Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard recorded a solid line on Monday when he scored 26 points on 10 of 20 shooting while adding eight assists with eight rebounds in the win versus the Jazz. Lillard did not add any defensive numbers for the third time in five games but is rolling with 28.8 points, […]
Donovan Mitchell's 34 Points Not Enough In The Loss
Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell poured in 34 points on 12 of 28 shooting in the loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday. Mitchell did not stop there as he added seven rebounds with five assists while chipping in a steal with two makes from range in 34 minutes of action. Mitchell has been […]
Ricky Rubio Plays 14 Minutes In Return On Monday
Utah Jazz point guard Ricky Rubio returned to the lineup after missing six games due to a hamstring issue and scored 12 points in 14 minutes off the bench in the loss on Monday. Rubio also contributed two boards with two assists and added a steal with a make from three on the night. Coach […]
Stephen Curry Posts Double-Double Despite Shooting Woes
Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry finished Monday's 130-111 victory against the Los Angeles Lakers with 11 points, 12 assists and five rebounds over 30 minutes. However, he struggled with his shot, going 3-for-12 from the field, including 2-for-10 from long distance. The good news was that his fellow Splash Bro, Klay Thompson, was […]
Kyrie Irving Impressive In MLK Day Victory vs. Miami
Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving finished Monday's 107-99 victory against the Miami Heat with 26 points, 10 assists and a career-high eight steals while also adding a blocked shot in 34 minutes. He finished 11-for-19 from the field, including 2-for-5 from behind three-point line. He has posted six straight games with 22 or more […]
Allonzo Trier Makes All 10 Of Career High Free Throw Attempts
New York Knicks point guard/shooting guard Allonzo Trier compiled 16 points, eight assists, six rebounds, and two steals as well as four turnovers over 30 minutes in Monday's loss to the Thunder. The 23-year-old was 3-for-8 from the field, 0-for-1 from the three-point line, and a career-best 10-for-10 from the charity stripe. It was his […]
Jrue Holiday Hits Blackjack In Monday's Road Win
New Orleans Pelicans point guard Jrue Holiday racked up 21 points with 11 rebounds, six assists and two steals across 39 minutes in Monday's 105-85 road win against the Memphis Grizzlies. He hit 9-for-16 from the field, while picking up a three-pointer. Fantasy owners in rotisserie formats cannot be thrilled about his dismal 2-for-6 performance […]
Russell Westbrook Has Good Shooting Night
Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook once again flirted with a triple-double in Monday's win over the Knicks, the difference being is that he shot the ball decently this time. Westbrook finished the game with 17 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists as well as three turnovers. He was 6-for-12 from the field, 1-for-2 […]
Ricky Rubio Available To Play Monday Night
Updating a previous report, Utah Jazz point guard Ricky Rubio (hamstring) is available to play Monday night against the Portland Trail Blazers. Rubio was originally a game-time decision, but will now be available in Monday's contest. Due to the lengthy absence of play, Rubio is expected to have a minutes restriction. Royce O'Neal will likely […]
Ricky Rubio Game-Time Decision Monday
Utah Jazz point guard Ricky Rubio (hamstring) is a game-time decision Monday night against the Portland Trail Blazers. Rubio was expected to miss up to two weeks with a hamstring injury he suffered January 7th so this matches up with the initial diagnosis. However, there is still a chance Rubio remains sidelined as he seems […]
Luka Doncic Records First Triple-Double Of His Career
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Luka Doncic messed around on Martin Luther King Jr. Day as he recorded his first career triple-double in the loss to the Bucks on Monday. Doncic scored 18 points, dished out 10 dimes and grabbed 11 rebounds while knocking down two makes from three. His second triple tied the Mavs record for […]
Eric Bledsoe Posts A Solid Line In Monday's Win
Milwaukee Bucks point guard Eric Bledsoe followed up his super-efficient 30 point game from Saturday by posting a solid line on Monday in the comfortable win over the Dallas Mavericks. Bledsoe hit eight of 16 shots to score 21 points and added four rebounds with five assists and also chipped in two steals in 32 […]
Giannis Antetokounmpo Scores 31 Points With 15 Rebounds
Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Giannis Antetokounmpo did his usual damage and this time it was against the Dallas Mavericks on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Antetokounmpo nailed 10 of 20 shots from the floor that included a make from three and added 15 rebounds with five assists in the game. He did not manage any defensive […]
Patrick Beverley Compiles 18 Points And 12 Rebounds
Los Angeles Clippers point guard Patrick Beverley filled in nicely for the injured Danilo Gallinari as he compiled 18 points, a season-high 12 rebounds, five assists, one block and four steals in Sunday's victory over the Spurs. The 30-year-old was 5-for-9 from the field, 4-for-7 from beyond the arc, and 4-for-6 from the free throw […]
Darren Collison Continues To Play Well In January
Indiana Pacers point guard Darren Collison scored 19 points on 8-for-14 shooting from the floor, including 3-for-5 from beyond the arc, in Sunday's victory over the Hornets. The 31-year-old also doled out nine assists, grabbed three rebounds, came up with two steals and turned the ball over just twice. It was his second straight double-figure […]