Elfrid Payton Plays Just 17 Minutes In Loss

Orlando Magic point guard Elfrid Payton scored just four points in a loss to Houston on Tuesday. On a night where James Harden recorded the first 60-point triple-double in NBA history, Payton spent most of the first half on the bench. Payton played almost the entire first quarter, then sat for the whole second quarter. […]

Bradley Beal Generous In Win

Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal had no problem finding his teammates in Tuesday night's win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Beal dished out nine assists in their first game since hearing teammate John Wall (knee) would be out for six to eight weeks. Beal also posted 21 points with six rebounds, two three-pointers, two […]

Otto Porter Heating Up

Washington Wizards small forward Otto Porter was magnificent on Tuesday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Porter led the Wiz to a win with a team-high 25 points on 8-for-13 shooting along with six rebounds, three assists, two steals, one block and one three-pointer. Porter is finding himself in a groove now without point guard […]

Tomas Satoransky Posts All-Around Stat Line

Washington Wizards point guard Tomas Satoransky filled the stat sheet in Tuesday night's win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Satoransky started again in place of John Wall (knee) and posted four points, six assists, five rebounds, two steals and a block in 30 minutes. Satoransky won't run up the scoreboard every night, but he is capable of […]

Russell Westbrook Struggles From The Floor

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook didn't have the best shooting night on Tuesday against the Washington Wizards. Westbrook scored 13 points, going 5-for-18 from the floor. He also had 10 assists, six boards, and four steals to fill out the stat sheet. In the month of January, Westbrook had a field goal percentage […]

C.J. Miles Will Not Play Tuesday

Toronto Raptors guard/forward C.J. Miles (knee) will miss Tuesday night's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Miles is dealing with a sore knee, so it doesn't seem serious, but his availability for Thursday is in question. Guards Delon Wright and Fred VanVleet will split up the bulk of the minutes while Norman Powell should see some […]

Chris Paul Ruled Out Tuesday

Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul (groin) will not be in the lineup for Tuesday night's game against the Orlando Magic. Paul is battling a sore right groin and was hopeful to give it a go Tuesday, so the injury does not seem serious. In his absence, Eric Gordon will move into the starting lineup […]

Garrett Temple is Probable on Tuesday

Sacramento Kings guard/forward Garrett Temple (ankle) is probable for Tuesday's contest against the New Orleans Pelicans. He did not play on Sunday against the Spurs, but is on track to return on Tuesday. Temple's return will mean less minutes for guys like Buddy Hield, Bogdan Bogdanovic and George Hill. It's become difficult to trust anyone […]

Fred VanVleet Uncertain for Tuesday

Toronto Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet (personal) is uncertain for Tuesday's contest against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He did not attend shootaround and is with his family following the birth of his daughter on Sunday. Delon Wright would see increased minutes off the bench if VanVleet does not play Tuesday. Norman Powell is expected to see […]

Chris Paul Hopeful to Play Tuesday

Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul (groin) is hopeful to play against the Orlando Magic on Tuesday, according to head coach Mike D'Antoni. Paul played in just 27 minutes of Sunday's victory over Phoenix. He left in the fourth quarter, but Paul said he was "fine" after the game. The team wants to be careful […]

John Wall Out Six Weeks With Knee Injury

Washington Wizards point guard John Wall (knee) will undergo a knee procedure and will be out for the next six weeks, The Washington Post's Candace Buckner reports. Though the timetable has Wall returning by playoff time, the Wizards will have to try to win games without him for the time being. Shooting guard Bradley Beal will […]

Tyreke Evans Provides 27 Points Off the Bench

Memphis Grizzlies guard Tyreke Evans returned from an illness in Monday's 120-109 win over Phoenix, dropping 27 points in 26 minutes off the bench. Evans, who led the Grizzlies in scoring for the 20th time this season, sank three of his five triples and shot 11-for-17 overall. He had four assists and was a team-leading […]

Kyrie Irving is Hyper-Efficient in Denver

Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving was hyper-efficient on Monday as he and the Celtics dispatched the Nuggets on the road. He went 11-for-17 from the field and 2-for-4 from downtown for 27 points and dished six assists. Irving, who has always played with a score-first mentality, has made a concerted effort all season to […]

Matthew Dellavedova Scores 10 Points In Fourth Quarter Against 76ers

Milwaukee Bucks guard Matthew Dellavedova scored all 10 of his points during the fourth quarter of Monday's win over the Philadelphia 76ers. Dellavedova went 3-for-6 from the field and made a pair of three-pointers in addition to dishing three assists and swiping a couple of steals. With starting point guard Eric Bledsoe missing all but […]

Ben Simmons Stays Hot in Milwaukee

Philadelphia 76ers point guard/forward Ben Simmons looked good again on Monday against the Bucks, scoring a tidy 16 points on 7-for-10 shooting through four quarters. Simmons was effective in other areas as usual, helping out with six rebounds and five assists as well in this one. He was active on the defensive end also, picking […]

Eric Bledsoe Exits Game Early With Ankle Injury

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Eric Bledsoe played just three minutes on Monday against the 76ers before leaving with an ankle injury. Bledsoe's availability had been in doubt before game time because of soreness in the ankle, and the soreness ended up being too much for the guard to play through. Bledsoe made his only shot […]

Dennis Schroder Has Mediocre Game In Victory

Atlanta Hawks point guard Dennis Schroder had an average game in his team's five-point victory over the up-and-coming Minnesota Timberwolves. Schroder scored 18 points on 5-for-15 from the field while committing seven turnovers. He did add two rebounds, 11 assists, a steal and a block to try and make up for his dreadful shooting night. […]

Kemba Walker Solid in Loss

Charlotte Hornets point guard Kemba Walker had a solid stat line in the 96-105 loss to the Pacers. Walker scored 23 points, shooting 7-for-15 from the field and 3-for-5 from deep, in addition to three rebounds, four assists, a steal and three turnovers. The Hornets just could not outlast Victor Oladipo's superb play, something that […]

Avery Bradley And Tobias Harris Traded To The Clippers

The Los Angeles Clippers will receive Avery Bradley, Tobias Harris, Boban Marjanovic, a first-round pick and a second-round pick from the Detroit Pistons in return for Blake Griffin, Brice Johnson and Willie Reed. This marks the first blockbuster trade of the trade season, as the Clippers appear to be cleaning house for the future. Harris […]

Blake Griffin Traded To Pistons

The Detroit Pistons have agreed to a deal to receive forwards Blake Griffin, Brice Johnson and center Willie Reed from the Los Angeles Clippers for guard Avery Bradley, forward Tobias Harris, center Boban Marjanovic, a 2018 first-round pick and a 2019 second-round pick. The Pistons have gone all in on Griffin in order to get […]

Tyreke Evans is Questionable on Monday

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Tyreke Evans (illness) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. He's missed the last two games but was able to go through a full practice on Sunday. Evans sounded optimistic that he'd be able to return on Monday. Owners will likely need to wait until closer to tip-off […]

Terry Rozier is Questionable on Monday

Boston Celtics guard Terry Rozier (ankle) is questionable for Monday's game against the Denver Nuggets. The Celtics recalled Kadeem Allen from the G-League to add extra depth. Marcus Smart (hand) is expected to miss multiple weeks, so Rozier actually has fantasy value right now. Shane Larkin would see increased minutes if Rozier is unable to […]

Malcolm Brogdon is Questionable Against Sixers

Milwaukee Bucks guard Malcolm Brogdon (calf) is questionable to play against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday. This comes from the game notes, so more reliable information will likely have to wait until closer to game time. Brogdon has missed the last two games but does have plenty of value when healthy. Tony Snell and Sterling […]

Chris Paul is Questionable for Tuesday

Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul (groin) is listed as questionable to play against the Orlando Magic on Tuesday. This does not sound too serious, and Paul said he was "good" after exiting early in Sunday's victory over Phoenix. The Rockets may decide to be cautious with the veteran point guard. It should be an […]

Troy Daniels is Questionable on Monday

Phoenix Suns guard Troy Daniels (back) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Daniels went 1-for-4 from the field on Sunday and just did not look quite right. The Suns may decide to be cautious with Daniels in the second game of a back-to-back set. Josh Jackson or Isaiah Canaan would […]

J.J. Barea Won't Play on Monday

Dallas Mavericks guard J.J. Barea (oblique) won't play against the Miami Heat on Monday. He will be forced to miss his second game in a row, but is listed as day-to-day. There is a chance the Mavs get Devin Harris (personal) back on Monday. Harris does not offer much to owners from a fantasy aspect. […]

Devin Harris Questionable on Monday

Dallas Mavericks guard Devin Harris (personal) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Miami Heat. He is no longer on the injury report for a concussion, but it's unclear if he'll play against Miami. He was at shootaround on Monday, so he'll most likely be back in the rotation. Harris only sees minutes […]

Jrue Holiday Fills the Stat Sheet Against the Clippers

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday continued his hot January form on Sunday, shooting 7-for-15 on his way to 20 points against the Clippers. He also grabbed a season-high nine rebounds and dished out seven assists while making some great defensive plays as well with three blocks and a steal. Holiday now has 20 or […]

Dejounte Murray Posts All-Around Line on Sunday

San Antonio Spurs point guard Dejounte Murray contributed 14 points on 6-for-6 shooting to go along with 10 rebounds and six assists in a 113-98 win over the Sacramento Kings. Murray has established himself as one of the best rebounding guards in the league, recording seven or more rebounds in six of his last seven […]

Ben Simmons Scores 22 Points And Dishes Seven Assists

Philadelphia 76ers point guard/forward Ben Simmons has been a pleasant surprise for fantasy managers this year. Simmons scored 22 points on Sunday, as he shot 10-for-16 from the field while also dishing seven assists. In his rookie campaign, the expectation was for the 76ers to be cautious with all their rising stars, especially after Simmons […]