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 […]

Eric Bledsoe is Questionable for Friday

Milwaukee Bucks guard Eric Bledsoe (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Washington Wizards. He played 28 minutes during Wednesday's game, but apparently is dealing with some hamstring soreness. George Hill and Malcolm Brogdon would see increased playing time without Bledsoe. Fantasy owners should check back later in the day.

Kyrie Irving Plays Well In Loss

Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving had a very good performance Thursday against the Miami Heat. Irving scored 22 points on 10-of-19 shooting with two of those made buckets coming from three-point territory. Also in the contest, Irving had five boards and five assists. In the last ten games that Irving has played in, he […]

Lou Williams Leads Clippers With 19 Points On Thursday

Los Angeles Clippers guard Lou Williams scored a team-high 19 points in Thursday's 121-100 loss to Denver. He shot 7-for-15 from the field, including 1-for-3 from behind the arc in 25 minutes off the bench. Williams also dished out five assists. Sweet Lou has been on a pretty decent run in 2019, averaging 21.2 points […]

Jamal Murray Has 23 Points In Thursday's Win

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray had a solid night on Thursday against the Clippers, scoring 23 points on 10-for-16 shooting, going 2-for-4 from downtown. He also had six rebounds and a pair of assists. Murray had shot below 40 percent in three consecutive games, so he needed to get going again and he did exactly […]

De'Aaron Fox Records A Solid Line In Just 24 Minutes

Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox needed just 24 minutes to fill up the stat sheet in the 10-point win over the Detroit Pistons on Thursday. Fox scored 12 points on 5-for-8 shooting and dished out six assists with five rebounds and chipped in a steal with a block. The score is deceiving as this […]

Darren Collison Questionable Once Again Ahead Of Friday’s Game

Indiana Pacers point guard Darren Collison has been tagged as questionable for Friday’s matchup with the New York Knicks due to a sore right leg, but we’ve seen this story over the previous two contests as well. While Collison hasn’t seen a full workload in either of those games, he has been able to give […]

Derrick Rose Officially Listed As Questionable

Minnesota Timberwolves point/shooting guard Derrick Rose has been tagged as questionable to suit up for Friday’s contest versus the Dallas Mavericks due to a sprained right ankle. It was widely expected that while Rose sat out his team’s game Tuesday, he would be ready to make his return to action Friday, although that still appears […]

Damian Lillard Tagged As Questionable For Friday’s Game

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard has his status for Friday’s contest versus the Charlotte Hornets in doubt due to a sprained left elbow. Lillard has been a hot streak as it pertains to finding his teammates, averaging nine assists per game over his last five contests, but he is also shooting just 35.8 […]

Devonte' Graham is Questionable for Friday

Charlotte Hornets guard Devonte' Graham (ankle) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Graham was forced to exit early during Tuesday's game due to a right ankle sprain. Jeremy Lamb is back healthy, so Graham won't have much of an impact anyway. Graham can be left on the waiver wire […]

Frank Ntilikina is Doubtful for Friday

New York Knicks guard Frank Ntilikina (ankle) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers. Ntilikina was able to do some work during Thursday's practice, but called himself doubtful for Friday. Trey Burke and Emmanuel Mudiay would see increased playing time without Ntilikina on the court.

Robert Covington is Out Indefinitely

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Robert Covington (ankle) is out indefinitely, according to head coach Ryan Saunders. Covington has a bone bruise in his ankle and it appears he's going to be out multiple weeks. Josh Okogie will continue seeing increased playing time with Covington sidelined. However, he won't play enough to warrant owning in fantasy leagues.

Kyrie Irving Has Uneventful Performance

Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving had a decent performance versus the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday. Irving scored 12 points with two boards and two assists. This was Irving's second game back since a short injury stint and with the Celtics up 20 or more points most of the game the Celtics took the opportunity […]

RotoBaller NBA Recap: Giannis Antetokounmpo Outshines James Harden In Head-To-Head Matchup Of MVP Candidates

The 13th Wednesday of the NBA season didn't provide too many intriguing matchups, as a result, only one of the 10 games on the slate finished within single-digits. But that one game was a doozy as early-season MVP candidates Giannis Antetokounmpo and James Harden went mano-e-mano as the Bucks outscored the Rockets by 15 points […]