Derrick Rose To Sit Out Second Game Of Back-To-Back Set

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Derrick Rose (ankle) won't play in Saturday's game against the Pelicans. Rose played in Friday's game against the Mavs, which was his first game after missing six straight. He was pretty good too as he tallied 28 points and dished out five assists in 28 minutes, but the Wolves are taking […]

Dennis Smith Jr. Is Questionable Versus The Warriors

Dallas Mavericks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. (back) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Warriors with mid-back tightness. Smith just can't stay healthy this season as he has already missed 14 games, including the last two contests. Coach Rick Carlisle didn't sound too confident that the 21-year-old will return anytime soon. With J.J. Barea […]

Brandon Knight Questionable On Sunday

Houston Rockets point guard Brandon Knight (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Magic due to left knee soreness. This is the same knee that kept him out for over a year. He has seen more court time recently as a result of Eric Gordon's absence. So, if the seventh-year pro is unable to […]

Frank Ntilikina is Questionable for Sunday

New York Knicks guard Frank Ntilikina (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Ntilikina has missed the last three games due to a tendon issue in his ankle. The Knicks may decide to remain cautious and rest Ntilikina on Sunday. However, the team is banged up at the guard position with Damyean […]

J.J. Barea is Done for the Season

Dallas Mavericks guard J.J. Barea (Achilles) has torn his torn right Achilles tendon. The 34-year-old veteran has dealt with multiple lower leg injuries in the past, so the Mavs are going to be cautious here. Hopefully Barea is able to return sometime next season, but in the meantime Jalen Brunson and Maximilian Kleber should see […]

Derrick Rose is Questionable for Saturday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Derrick Rose (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. He returned from a six game absence on Friday and scored 21 points in 28 minutes. It sounds like Rose should be fine for this contest, but fantasy owners should check back before game time.

Ish Smith is Questionable for Saturday

Detroit Pistons guard Ish Smith (groin) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. He's been out for over a month, but head coach Dwane Casey said Smith could return on this road trip. There is a good chance he'd only see limited minutes anyway since he hasn't played in a […]

Tony Parker is Likely Sitting Out on Saturday

Charlotte Hornets guard Tony Parker (rest) has a good chance of sitting out of Saturday's game against the Sacramento Kings, according to head coach James Borrego. He played 12 minutes on Friday and the Hornets want to make sure to be cautious with Parker. He doesn't have much of an impact in fantasy basketball anyway. […]

Stephen Curry Dominates In Limited Minutes

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry didn’t need a full workload to produce a monster stat line versus the Chicago Bulls on Friday, finishing with 28 points, eight assists, five rebounds and five made threes in just 27 minutes. His time on the floor was down due to the nature of Golden State’s margin […]

Zach LaVine Drops Team-High 29 Points In Defeat

Chicago Bulls point/shooting guard Zach LaVine was a one-man offense during Friday’s blowout loss versus the Golden State Warriors. LaVine logged just 27 minutes, but finished with 29 points on an efficient 10-for-16 outing from the floor. He added four rebounds, but did not collect an assist, racking up five turnovers. His performance marked the […]

Derrick Rose Drops 21 Points Off Bench In Return

Minnesota Timberwolves point/shooting guard Derrick Rose made his return from a six-game absence during Friday’s contest against the Dallas Mavericks and got right back to form, scoring 21 points off the bench in 28 minutes. Rose could be seeing an even bigger offensive role while Robert Covington (knee) remains out, which when combined with his […]

Eric Bledsoe Records Solid Performance

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Eric Bledsoe had an outstanding game against the Washington Wizards on Friday. Bledsoe scored 18 points going seven for twenty-one from the field with two of those buckets coming from three-point territory. In the contest, Bledsoe also pitched in nine assists and eight boards. The next opponent for Bledsoe and the […]

J.J. Barea Believed To Have Torn Achilles Tendon Friday

Dallas Mavericks point guard J.J. Barea carved up the Minnesota Timberwolves defense during his 22 minutes on the floor Friday, finishing with 16 points, seven assists and four rebounds. But his night was ended prematurely by a leg injury which the Mavericks fear is a torn right Achilles tendon. The injury would obviously put the […]

Luka Doncic Drops 29 Points En Route To Near Triple-Double

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Luka Doncic dazzled Friday against the Minnesota Timberwolves, drilling the go-ahead bucket in the final minute, accounting for 29 points on the night. His 12 assists gave Doncic his seventh double-double of the season, coming just two rebounds shy of recording his first career triple-double. Recording just one turnover in 35 minutes, […]

Donovan Mitchell Records A Massive Line

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell filled the box score on Friday in the win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Mitchell erupted for 33 points which included a massive cram all over JaVale McGee. Mitchell went on to add four rebounds with two steals and two blocks while draining four makes from three. Mitchell also dished […]

Emmanuel Mudiay Leads Way For Home Side

New York Knicks point guard Emmanuel Mudiay registered 21 points with three assists, two rebounds and one blocked shot with four turnovers across 28 minutes in Friday's 121-106 home loss against the Indiana Pacers. He ended up going 8-for-18 from the field, including 3-for-7 from behind the three-point line, while going 2-for-2 from the free-throw […]

Kyle Lowry Attempts Just Three Shots In Friday's Win

Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry took the distributor role on Friday as he attempted just three shots while dishing out eight assists in the win over the Nets. Lowry scored just four points with two rebounds and added a steal with his only basket made from the floor being a three. The Raps got […]

Fred VanVleet Returns To Bench Role On Friday

Toronto Raptors guard Fred Vanvleet moved back to his usual bench role on Friday when the Raptors returned to a near full squad in the win over the Nets. VanVleet played 19 minutes and scored 10 points with two rebounds and added six assists with a steal and three makes from three. VanVleet still posted […]

T.J. McConnell Goes For 16 Points Off The Bench

Philadelphia 76ers point guard T.J. McConnell finished Friday's 123-121 loss against the Atlanta Hawks with 16 points in 34 minutes off the bench, going a very efficient 7-for-8 from the field. Perhaps his biggest contribution didn't appear on the stat sheet, however, as he pulled Jimmy Butler away from a potential fracas after an elbow […]

Ben Simmons Posts Triple-Double In Home Setback

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons went for 23 points, 15 assists and 10 rebounds with a pair of steals and a blocked shot over 43 minutes in Friday's 123-121 loss against the Atlanta Hawks. Simmons hit 10-for-13 from the field, although he was just 3-for-7 from the free-throw line which was a bit costly. […]

D'Angelo Russell's 24 Points Not Enough In Friday's Loss

Brooklyn Nets guard D'Angelo Russell recorded his 20th game of the season with 20-plus points, but it was not enough in the loss to the Raptors in Toronto on Friday. Russell connected on 10-for-19 shooting for 24 points and added six rebounds with nine assists to go along with a steal and two makes from […]

Ish Smith Questionable To Make Return Saturday

Detroit Pistons point guard Ish Smith has been tagged as questionable ahead of Saturday’s contest versus the Los Angeles Clippers. Smith has been making his way back from a tear in his adductor, having missed his team’s previous 18 games, last having suited up on Dec. 5. In his place, Jose Calderon has seen minutes […]

Devin Booker Tagged As Questionable For Saturday’s Game

Phoenix Suns point/shooting guard Devin Booker has picked up a questionable designation for Saturday’s contest versus the Denver Nuggets due to a back injury. Booker has missed his team’s previous two games due to the injury, which have seen Josh Jackson take his spot in the starting five. Booker is averaging 26 points per game […]

Frank Ntilikina To Miss Third Straight Contest Friday

New York Knicks point guard Frank Ntilikina will remain in street clothes for Friday’s match-up with the Indiana Pacers due to a left ankle sprain. Ntilikina will now have missed each of his team’s previous three games, a step backwards after having reasserted himself into the team’s rotational plans. He’ll have until Sunday to see […]

Damian Lillard Given Green Light To Play Friday

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard will be able to suit up for Friday’s contest versus the Charlotte Hornets, having previously been tagged as questionable due to a sprained left elbow. Lillard enters the contest having shot below 50 percent in five consecutive games, although he has scorched Charlotte during his career for 22.3 […]

Darren Collison Cleared To Play Friday

Indiana Pacers point guard Darren Collison is all set to take the court Friday versus the New York Knicks, shaking off his questionable tag for a third consecutive game due to a sore right leg. Collison has not missed a game yet this season, although he is averaging just 27.5 minutes per game, which would […]

Eric Bledsoe To Play Friday

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Eric Bledsoe has been given the green light to suit up for Friday’s contest versus the Washington Wizards after having been tagged as questionable due to a hamstring ailment. Despite having seen his minutes take a recent dip, Giannis Antetokounmpo is sidelined Friday, which could mean a larger offensive role for […]

Ish Smith Expected to Return Soon

Detroit Pistons guard Ish Smith (groin) is expected to return during the current road trip. He has been sidelined since December 5, but is getting closer to a return. The Pistons play Saturday and Monday, so there's a chance Smith could play in those contests. Jose Calderon and Langston Galloway will lose minutes once Smith […]

Derrick Rose Upgraded to Probable

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Derrick Rose (ankle) has been upgraded to probable for Friday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. It sounded like earlier in the day that Rose was going to be a game-time decision for Friday. He's missed the last six games due to an ankle issue, but appears close to returning. Tyus Jones would […]

Derrick Rose is Uncertain for Friday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Derrick Rose (ankle) was able to go through shootaround, but it's still unclear if he'll play against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday. Rose has missed six straight games and is targeting a return for Friday. It sounds like he'll test his ankle pregame and go from there. It's unknown what kind of […]