Damian Lillard Knocks Down Game-Winning Three-Pointer

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard came up big when needed as he knocked down a three-pointer in front of the Warriors' bench with 6.3 seconds left in overtime to give the Blazers a 110-109 victory. Lillard finished with 21 points on 7-for-20 shooting, including 3-for-8 from beyond the arc. He added five assists, […]

De'Aaron Fox Compiles Double-Double

Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox contributed 15 points, 12 assists and nine rebounds along with two steals in Thursday's win over the Lakers for his third double-double in the last five games. He was just 6-for-20 from the field and didn't make any of his three three-point attempts. The second-year pro almost matched Lonzo […]

Lonzo Ball Hands Out 12 Helpers

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball just missed a triple-double with 23 points, 12 assists and nine boards while also contributing two steals as well as one block in Thursday's loss to the Kings. He was 8-for-13 from the floor, including 4-for-6 from the three-point line. The 12 dimes are his most assists this […]

Victor Oladipo Expected to Be Fine for Friday

Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo (shoulder) tweaked his shoulder on Wednesday and did not go through parts of Thursday's practice. However, head coach Nate McMillan expects Oladipo to be ready for Friday's game against the Detroit Pistons. Fantasy owners should check back closer to game time, but he should be fine for Friday's contest.

Rajon Rondo Will Miss One Month

Los Angeles Lakers guard Rajon Rondo (hand) will undergo surgery on his right hand and is expected to miss one month of game action. Rondo suffered a right finger sprain earlier in the week, but thought he could play through it. That is not the case and Rondo will now require surgery that will forced […]

John Wall, Bradley Beal Expected to Play on Friday

Washington Wizards guards John Wall (rest) and Bradley Beal (illness) did not participate in Friday's shootaround, but are both expected to suit up for Friday's game against the Chicago Bulls. It doesn't sound like either player is in danger of sitting out at all. Fantasy owners are safe to plug them into their fantasy lineups […]

Dennis Smith Jr. Expected to Play on Friday

Dallas Mavericks guard Dennis Smith Jr. (wrist) is active for Friday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans, according to head coach Rick Carlisle. Smith has missed the last six games, so this is great news for the Mavs. J.J. Barea will lose some playing time with Smith returning. Luka Doncic won't be asked to do […]

Jimmy Butler Scores 19 Points With Three Steals In The Win

Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard/small forward Jimmy Butler posted 19 points with three steals but did not add much else to his line in the 17-point win over the Utah Jazz on Thursday. Butler only added a single make from three and a rebound with an assist to his line. Butler has seen his numbers take […]

Ben Simmons Records Fifth Triple-Double Of The Season

Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Ben Simmons notched his fifth triple-double of the campaign on Thursday to help secure his club's win over the Utah Jazz. Simmons scored 13 points with 14 rebounds and 12 assists and added three steals with a block to round out his excellent night. It was not all great for the Aussie […]

Donovan Mitchell scores 23 Points In Thursday's Loss

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell connected on half of his 20 shot attempts to record a team-high 23 points, but it was not enough in the 114-97 loss to the 76ers on Thursday. Mitchell managed to add four rebounds with three assists and three steals while knocking down three makes from three. Mitchell had been […]

Dennis Smith Jr. Could Play Friday

Dallas Mavericks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. (wrist) is questionable to play on Friday against the Pelicans. Smith has missed six straight games and 10 of 11, but he has said that he planned on returning before the New Year and coach Rick Carlisle added that tomorrow's game was a "real possibility." With Wesley Mathews […]

Rajon Rondo Out Thursday; Questionable For Friday

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Rajon Rondo (finger) will not play on Thursday against the Kings and could be out longer. Right now, Rondo is considered questionable to return to the lineup against the Clippers tomorrow, but coach Luke Walton added that the veteran point guard could "miss a couple of days or be out […]

James Harden Good To Go Versus Celtics

Houston Rockets point guard James Harden (calf) will start against the Celtics on Thursday. Despite being given a questionable tag, Harden was never expected to miss the game. He was joined in the starting lineup by Danuel House, P.J. Tucker, Clint Capela, and Eric Gordon. Marcus Smart is expected to monitor Harden on the defensive […]

Jamal Murray Turns In Pitiful Performance

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray had nine points, five rebounds, two assists, and two turnovers in Wednesday's loss to the Clippers. The 21-year-old made just four of 19 shots from the field, including one of eight from long range. It is his sixth game of failing to make 30 percent of his shots from […]

Frank Ntilikina is Expected to Play on Thursday

New York Knicks guard Frank Ntilikina is expected to rejoin the rotation for Thursday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks, according to head coach David Fizdale. Ntilikina did not play on Christmas, but should resume his normal role on Thursday. However, his normal role is likely just minutes in the teens. He's not worth looking at […]

Kyle Lowry is Sitting Out on Friday

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Orlando Magic. Lowry has now missed five of the last six games. He also missed Thursday's practice, so it's unclear when Lowry is going to be able to take the court. Fred Vanvleet has been solid during his starts this […]

James Harden Expected to Play Thursday

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (calf) is expected to play in Thursday's game against the Boston Celtics. Harden suffered a left calf contusion during the Christmas Day game, but appears to be fine. He should continue to see heavy usage with Chris Paul (hamstring) sidelined. Fantasy owners should check back before tip-off just to be […]

Josh Hart Will Start on Thursday

Los Angeles Lakers guard Josh Hart will join the starting five for Thursday's game against the Sacramento Kings. LeBron James (groin) will be sidelined for this contest and could be out multiple games. Both Hart and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope will see an increase in playing time on Thursday.

Lou Williams Pours In Game-High 24 Points

Los Angeles Clippers point guard/shooting guard Lou Williams pumped in 24 points on 9-for-15 shooting from the field, 4-for-5 from beyond the arc, and 2-for-2 from the free throw line in Wednesday's victory over the Clippers. He added six assists, three rebounds, one steal, and a block along with three turnovers in 22 minutes. The […]

Kemba Walker's 35 Points Not Enough In Wednesday's Loss

Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker posted 35 points on 13 of 26 shooting from the floor in his club's double-overtime loss to the Brooklyn Nets. Walker did not stop there as he added six boards with five assists and four makes from three on the night. Walker seems to be passed his early December shooting […]

Spencer Dinwiddie Goes Off For 37 Points With Seven Triples

Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie came off the bench to connect on a career-high seven makes from three and scored a total of 37 points in the double-overtime thriller on Wednesday. Dinwiddie made 12 of his 29 shot attempts and also dished out 11 dimes with two boards in 41 minutes of action. Dinwiddie is […]

Collin Sexton Scores 16 Points In Wednesday's Loss

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Collin Sexton was back in double figures on Wednesday against Memphis, scoring 16 points on 6-for-15 shooting. He missed both of his attempts from deep and it wasn't a good night for him shooting the rock, but it was still a lot better compared to his six-point dud posted in the […]

De'Aaron Fox Contributes 19 Points And Nine Assists

Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox scored 19 points on 8-for-15 shooting from the field, although he missed both of his three-point attempts, and 3-for-4 from the charity stripe in Wednesday's loss to the Clippers. He also added nine assists, six rebounds, and two steals. He continued his strong play in this game as he […]

Mike Conley Has 15 Points And Eight Assists Versus Cavs

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley couldn't make any of his five three-point attempts on Wednesday against the Cavs, but he still produced a solid 15-point, eight-assist performance with two steals. Conley shot 6-for-16 from the field and 3-for-3 from the line. The veteran point guard is among the league's most consistent players and thanks […]

Zach LaVine Scores 28 Points In Return From Injury

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine came off the bench and scored 28 points in 25 minutes on Wednesday against Minnesota in what was his first game since Dec. 13. He was out with an ankle problem, and LaVine admitted after the game that it still hurts, but it sure didn't seem to bother him on […]

Derrick Rose Scores 24 Points Against Chicago

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Derrick Rose showed the Chicago Bulls what they are missing on Wednesday, scoring 24 points on 11-for-19 shooting. It was a great performance from the field, even though Rose struggled from deep, finishing 1-for-5. He also had eight assists and two steals in the game. Jeff Teague (ankle) is still missing […]

J.J. Barea Hits Season-High Four Threes Off Bench

Dallas Mavericks point guard J.J. Barea may not have started the game Wednesday versus the New Orleans Pelicans, but he logged 29 minutes and dropped 18 points to go along with seven assists and five rebounds. With Dennis Smith Jr. still sidelined, Barea continues to see an uptick in run, leading the second unit. Jalen […]

Jrue Holiday Goes For 25 Points During Defeat

New Orleans Pelicans point/shooting guard Jrue Holiday dropped 25 points during Wednesday’s loss at the hands of the Dallas Mavericks. Holiday’s push toward his second All-Star Game continues, as he added six assists and five rebounds Wednesday, in addition to knocking down a trio of threes. Without Nikola Mirotic on the floor, Holiday has taken […]

Luka Doncic Narrowly Misses First Triple-Double In Win

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Luka Doncic came just a rebound shy of recording his first career triple-double Wednesday versus the New Orleans Pelicans. Despite that, it was a masterful performance from the 19-year-old, who logged 21 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds after starting as the de facto point guard. Despite no makes from three, Wednesday […]

John Wall Goes For 21 Points In Defeat

Washington Wizards point guard John Wall dropped 21 points during Wednesday’s loss to the Detroit Pistons, adding eight assists and tying his season high with seven rebounds. But for his third straight contest, his production was buoyed by turnovers (six). By virtue of his role with Washington, Wall is going to continue to see a […]