Austin Rivers is Questionable on Friday

Los Angeles Clippers guard/forward Austin Rivers (ankle, heel) is questionable for Friday's game against the Detroit Pistons. He was targeting a Feb. 9 return, so Rivers is on schedule. This is the first time we've seen him tagged with anything other than out, so that is positive. Rivers does not have much fantasy upside with […]

Dennis Schroder is Probable Against Cavs

Atlanta Hawks point guard Dennis Schroder (back) is listed as probable for Friday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Schroder was dealing with a shoulder injury last week but did not miss a game. He is expected to stay in the lineup on Friday, but owners should check back closer to game time just in case. He […]

George Hill, Jordan Clarkson, Rodney Hood Not Expected to Play Friday

Cleveland Cavaliers guards George Hill, Jordan Clarkson and Rodney Hood are not expected to play against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday. The trio is expected to play a significant role once active, but it does not sound like that is going to be on Friday. Hill is worth owning in standard leagues and should see a […]

Devin Harris Ruled Out Friday

Denver Nuggets guard Devin Harris has been ruled out of Friday's game against the Houston Rockets. The Nuggets acquired Harris at the deadline, but he won't be ready to play on Friday. Harris will reportedly meet the team in Phoenix for Saturday's contest versus the Suns. When he does eventually suit up, Harris will play […]

Dwyane Wade Expected to Come Off Bench

Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade will come off the bench in Friday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. The Heat acquired Wade at the deadline, but do not expect his fantasy value to rise much. His homecoming is a great story, but the Heat have plenty of depth at the shooting guard position. Wayne Ellington (shoulder) […]

Jameer Nelson and James Ennis Are Questionable Friday

Detroit Pistons point guard Jameer Nelson and guard/forward James Ennis are questionable for Friday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Both players were acquired prior to Thursday's trade deadline, but it's unclear if they will have their physicals completed by game time. It's unlikely they would see anything more than spot minutes, as neither player […]

Jose Calderon Will Start Against Hawks

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Jose Calderon is one of the few point guards left on the roster, and he will be getting the start Friday night. While the Cavaliers are going to have to wait until Sunday to unveil their new acquisitions, Calderon will be getting the bulk of the excess minutes in the meantime. He's […]

Kyrie Irving Bounces Back in Win

Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving bounced back on Thursday, as he posted 28 points in a victory over the Wizards. He shot 9-for-19 from the field with six assists, five rebounds and a block. His 1-for-5 shooting from deep was a blemish, but he made up for it by hitting nine of his 10 […]

J.J. Barea Drops Eight Dimes in a Start

Dallas Mavericks guard J.J. Barea started instead of Harrison Barnes (ankle) on Thursday against Golden State, playing 28 minutes and finishing with six points and eight assists. Barea went 2-for-9 from the floor and missed all five treys. The 33-year-old sharpshooter is having trouble finding the net after returning from injury, shooting with just 27.6 […]

Dennis Smith Jr. Leads Dallas in Scoring on Thursday

Dallas Mavericks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. has had some really inefficient shooting nights lately, but with his high usage rate (28.8 percent), he's still getting the job done in terms of scoring. He had 22 points in Thursday's loss to the Warriors, shooting 8-for-18 from the field. However, he did have a good day […]

Kemba Walker Breaks 40 Points Again

Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker scored 40 points in a win over Atlanta on Thursday. Walker was 13-for-26 from the field and 6-for-11 from three. The Hornets were surprisingly quiet at the trade deadline, which means Walker will continue to put up over 20 points and around five assists per game. Walker only had three […]

D.J. Augustin Takes Advantage of New Role

Orlando Magic guard D.J. Augustin scored 18 points in a win over Atlanta on Thursday. Elfrid Payton was traded earlier Thursday, and Augustin took over as the starter at point guard. He played over 35 minutes and when the game was on the line, he scored seven of his 18 points in the last 3:13 […]

Kyle Lowry Has an Off Game

Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry wasn't feeling it on Thursday, as he shot a brutal 2-for-10 from the field to score just seven points, with both of his makes coming from three-point territory against the Knicks. Worse yet, Lowry wasn't overly impactful anywhere else on the score sheet, adding two rebounds, three assists and […]

Delon Wright Puts up Third Straight Solid Performance

Toronto Raptors guard Delon Wright was effective off the bench on Thursday, scoring 11 points on a near-perfect 5-for-6 shooting, which included one three-pointer made against the Knicks. Wright wasn't his usual defensive self in this one, only coming away with one steal in the contest, but he still had a productive night, adding three […]

Fred VanVleet Scores 10 with Three Steals on Thursday

Toronto Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet kept his double-digit scoring streak alive on Thursday, scoring 10 points against the Knicks while draining two threes on a not-so-nice 4-for-11 from the field. VanVleet had a couple of team bests, however, coming away with a team-high six assists and three steals in the contest. VanVleet continues to […]

Carmelo Anthony And Russell Westbrook Out Thursday

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Carmelo Anthony (ankle) and point guard Russell Westbrook (ankle) will not play Thursday night against the Los Angeles Lakers. Neither injury is considered serious, so they both will get more rest. The Thunder have not announced replacement starters, but most likely starting at point guard will be Raymond Felton. The Thunder […]

Dennis Schroder Back to His Old Ways

Atlanta Hawks point guard Dennis Schroder wasn't at this best against the Magic on Thursday night. Schroder went 5-for-15 from the field in his team's two-point loss and ended up finishing things out with 19 points, five rebounds, five assists and three turnovers. Schroder will look to find his shot against the new-look Cavaliers on Friday, a […]

D.J. Augustin Will Start Against Hawks

Orlando Magic point guard D.J. Augustin will draw the start at point guard against the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday. Elfrid Payton has been traded, so head coach Frank Vogel will promote Augustin. Shelvin Mack should see extended minutes as well, but DJA is the best add here. DJA should be added in all 12-team leagues […]

Devin Harris Heading to Denver

Guard Devin Harris has been traded to the Denver Nuggets in a three-team trade. Doug McDermott heads to the Mavs while Emmanuel Mudiay joins the Knicks. Harris is a quality veteran guard but won't offer much to the Nuggets roster. Jamal Murray, Gary Harris and Will Barton are all healthy and above Harris on the […]

Elfrid Payton Headed to Phoenix

The Phoenix Suns have acquired point guard Elfrid Payton from the Orlando Magic in exchange for a second-round pick. The Magic have been reportedly looking to dump Payton's salary for quite some time. Payton will likely be starting next to Devin Booker. Tyler Ulis and Josh Gray will lose minutes and value with this move. […]

Cavs Acquire George Hill and Rodney Hood

The Cleveland Cavaliers added veteran guard George Hill and guard/forward Rodney Hood in a three-team trade. The Cavs moved guards Iman Shumpert, Derrick Rose and forward Jae Crowder in this deal. Hood was playing well off the bench in Utah before this trade. He does not gain any value from this move to Cleveland, but there […]

Derrick Rose, Jae Crowder Headed to Utah

The Utah Jazz have acquired Cleveland Cavaliers guard Derrick Rose and forward Jae Crowder in a three-way trade. Guard/forward Rodney Hood is headed to Cleveland, while veteran forward Joe Johnson is moved to Sacramento. According to Shams Charania, the Jazz are likely going to release Rose. He does not fit the system in Utah and […]

Emmanuel Mudiay Is Now A Knick

The New York Knicks have acquired point guard Emmanuel Mudiay from the Denver Nuggets. They send Doug McDermott to Dallas in the deal. Mudiay joins a crowded back court for the Knicks that already includes point guards Frank Ntilikina, Jarrett Jack and Trey Burke, and shooting guards Tim Hardaway Jr. and Courtney Lee. While Mudiay is […]

Lakers Acquire Isaiah Thomas, Channing Frye

The Los Angeles Lakers have traded Jordan Clarkson and Larry Nance to Cleveland for point guard Isaiah Thomas, power forward Channing Frye and a first-round draft pick. The move helps the Lakers in the long run because it clears space for them to offer a pair of max contracts in the offseason. Thomas has struggled with […]

Pistons Acquire Jameer Nelson

The Detroit Pistons have acquired veteran point guard Jameer Nelson from the Chicago Bulls in exchange for center Willie Reed and a potential pick swap in the second round of the 2022 NBA draft. Nelson will fill a much needed role as the backup point guard for Detroit with Reggie Jackson (ankle) still sidelined. Nelson […]

Patty Mills Provides 18 Points in 17 Minutes Versus Suns

San Antonio Spurs point guard Patty Mills got hot from the three-point line in Wednesday's win over Phoenix, making five of his seven attempts from deep, which helped him finish with 18 points in just 17 minutes. Mills also helped out his team defensively with a block and a steal. After missing all six of […]

Dejounte Murray Scores 14 Points in 13 Minutes Before Injury

San Antonio Spurs point guard Dejounte Murray was on his way to a monster line in Wednesday's road win against Phoenix before a left ankle sprain cut his game short. Murray had 14 points in just 13 minutes on the floor before exiting with the injury, shooting 7-for-12, while grabbing four rebounds and dishing out […]

Isaiah Thomas Scores 13 Points On Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Isaiah Thomas, along with the rest of the team, played second fiddle to forward LeBron James in the win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday. Thomas played only 31 minutes despite the game going into overtime, finishing the night with 13 points and seven assists. The former Celtic is undoubtedly still […]

Chris Paul Comes Up Big For Houston Against Heat

Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul had another solid outing on Wednesday night against the Miami Heat, scoring 24 points on 10-for-19 shooting in Houston's 109-101 victory. Paul had seven rebounds and seven assists as well and also added a steal. The Rockets next play against the Nuggets on Friday, a team that allows the […]

Ricky Rubio Continues Strong Play

Utah Jazz point guard Ricky Rubio played well on Wednesday night against the Memphis Grizzlies. Rubio scored 29 points, going 6-for-16 from the floor and 11-for-14 from the free throw line. He also had eight boards, three assists, and three steals. In the last seven games, Rubio has been shooting well, averaging 54 percent from […]