Lester Quinones Getting A Standard Contract

According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Warriors will convert the contract of guard Lester Quinones to a standard deal. The two-way player has appeared in 19 games for Golden State this season. He got off to a slow start. Yet, Quinones is beginning to get a consistent role in the rotation and has averaged […]

Trae Young Remains Committed To Hawks

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young has steered himself clear of trade rumors and wants to remain on the team. "It's this type of league where things change and happen, but obviously, my mindset is staying in Atlanta right now. I don't get caught up in the rumors and all that stuff, my contract is […]

Kyle Lowry Saw 76ers As Best Fit For Him

According to Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse, point guard Kyle Lowry had several options available to him after being bought out by Charlotte, but he chose to link up with his hometown team because the veteran sees the Sixers as the best fit for him. Having Nurse as the coach could have been one […]

Bradley Beal On Track To Return Thursday

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (hamstring) is on track to return to action on Thursday versus Dallas. The former All-Star injured his left hamstring a week ago and sat out the team's final game ahead of the All-Star break. Beal has managed to shake off the hamstring problem during the break and recently underwent a […]

Stephen Curry Doesn't Think He's "Anywhere Close" To Retirement

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry was asked if he thought about retirement while he enjoyed the All-Star festivities and he had quite the straightforward answer. He explained that he has thought of it, but those thoughts go away as he prepares for each game. When it gets down to it, he doesn't think he's […]

Kevin Ollie Taking Over As Head Coach Of Nets

The Brooklyn Nets are promoting Kevin Ollie to interim head coach after firing Jacque Vaughn earlier on Monday. Ollie was the Nets' assistant coach this season and his most recent head coaching experience was during his six-year stint at UConn where he led the Huskies to a 127-79 record and an NCAA championship in 2013-14. […]

Mike Conley Gets Two-Year Extension

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley will stick around with the team for at least two more seasons. The veteran guard signed a two-year, $21 million extension with the organization on Monday. This is a team-friendly deal that will allow the 36-year-old to possibly finish out his career in Minnesota. Through two seasons, Conley is averaging […]

Tyrese Haliburton Nails 10 Attempts From Deep In All-Star Game

Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton showed off incredible shooting form from downtown in Sunday's All-Star Game, sinking 10 of his 14 shots en route to 32 points. The game turned into a three-point barrage from both teams, and Haliburton set the tone early with five makes inside the opening four minutes of action. The […]

Stephen Curry Just Misses A Double-Double In All-Star Game

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry finished only two assists shy of a double-double in Sunday's All-Star Game. The former MVP added 16 points to his eight assists, shooting 6-for-17 from the field. Nearly all of Curry's attempts came from downtown as the stars went berserk with three-point shooting and combined for 168 attempts […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Hits Seven Triples In All-Star Game

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Western Conference starters in scoring in Sunday's All-Star game, shooting 7-for-10 from downtown en route to 31 points. He missed just four of his 16 efforts from the field all night and also did a bit of playmaking with six assists. This was the second consecutive All-Star […]

Damian Lillard Named All-Star Game MVP

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard protected his three-point contest crown on Saturday's festivities, and followed it up with an MVP performance in the All-Star Game on Sunday. In the 211-186 victory for the East, the veteran point guard finished with 39 points, six assists, three rebounds, and one steal while shooting 14-for-26 from the floor […]

Clippers Expected To Re-Sign James Harden, Paul George In Offseason

Los Angeles Clippers guards James Harden and Paul George are both looking for a new contract this coming summer and it seems that the team will be doing their best to keep them around. According to Howard Beck of The Ringer, after the Clippers invested $2 billion into a new arena, they'll be trying to […]

Delon Wright Agrees On Contract Buyout With Wizards

Washington Wizards guard Delon Wright has agreed to a contract buyout with the team, allowing him to join the Miami Heat after clearing waivers, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The 31-year-old has appeared in 33 games with the Wizards this year, averaging 4.1 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 2.5 assists in 13.8 minutes per game. […]

Keyonte George Scores Career-High 33 Points On Thursday

Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George was named the starting point guard until further notice and he delivered a new career-high in scoring before fouling out against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night. In the three-point loss, George finished with 33 points on 11-for-22 shooting and 9-for-16 from beyond the arc. He also threw in […]

Collin Sexton Scores 35 Points Against Warriors

Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton put up a season-high in a three-point loss to the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night. Before everyone headed into the NBA All-Star break, Sexton decided to drop 35 points, nine assists, three rebounds, one steal, one rebound, and three turnovers on 10-for-18 shooting overall, 3-for-8 from deep, and 12-for-13 […]

Vince Williams Jr. Flirts With Triple-Double

Memphis Grizzlies guard Vince Williams Jr. came close to his first triple-double in the NBA after leading the team to a surprising win over the Milwaukee Bucks. Williams finished the victory with 18 points, 12 rebounds, seven assists, two steals, and two turnovers while shooting 7-for-11 overall. Williams has provided a surprising boost to the […]

Scottie Pippen Jr. Will Be Re-Evaluated In Three Weeks

Memphis Grizzlies guard Scottie Pippen Jr. (back) was forced to leave the team's game on February 12 with a back injury and after getting an MRI, it was found that he has a bulging disk in his back. So, the team announced that the young guard will be re-evaluated in three weeks. The Grizzlies truly […]

Damian Lillard To Suit Up On Thursday

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (ankle) is good to go on Thursday night in Memphis. Lillard has been bothered by a left ankle injury over the last few weeks. However, he only missed a few games and has been available for the team's previous three contests. The multi-time All-Star has seen a dip on the […]

Chris Paul Making "Good Progress"

Golden State Warriors point guard Chris Paul (hand) is making "good progress," the team announced on Wednesday. The 12-time All-Star has missed 16 games with a fractured left hand, but it looks like his comeback isn't far away anymore. Golden State added that Paul is expected to intensify his on-court activities after the All-Star break, […]

Scoot Henderson Probable For Thursday

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Scoot Henderson (foot) has been listed as probable for Thursday's encounter with Minnesota. He returned to action from a two-game absence against the Timberwolves on Tuesday and is expected to remain in the lineup. Henderson had 14 points and nine assists in 34 minutes on Tuesday. It was a good […]

2023-24 Fantasy Basketball Week 17 Risers and Fallers

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to the 17th edition of my weekly fantasy basketball risers and fallers for the 2023-2024 season! The trade deadline is behind us and we're now rapidly approaching All-Star weekend! If things haven't gone your way yet in your fantasy leagues, don't lose hope! I'm here to help you assess the value of […]

Damian Lillard Likely To Suit Up On Thursday

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (ankle) is expected to play on Thursday versus Memphis. The former Trail Blazer continues to deal with an ankle injury, an issue that's bothered him for at least a few weeks. However, he hasn't missed much time because of it, and Thursday night shouldn't be any different. Lillard is averaging […]

Jamal Murray Absent On Wednesday

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (leg) won't play on Wednesday versus Sacramento. This one shouldn't surprise anyone, considering he was downgraded from questionable to doubtful throughout the day. Barring a setback, he should be back immediately after the All-Star break. However, until Murray returns to the lineup, Nikola Jokic, Michael Porter Jr., and Aaron Gordon […]

Hit or Miss: NBA Teams With the Most Number One Picks All-Time

Getting the top pick in the NBA Draft can be a "hit or miss" thing for any NBA franchise. On one side, you have the opportunity to pick up the best upcoming rookie, who could help ignite a team's future. On the other hand, we have seen tons of top picks who failed to live […]

Alex Caruso Questionable Wednesday

Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso (toe) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Cleveland. He could be forced to sit out a second consecutive contest with a toe contusion. Torrey Craig took over from Caruso in the starting unit on Monday versus Atlanta, with Jevon Carter and Dalen Terry getting extended minutes off the bench. His […]

De'Anthony Melton Still Missing Wednesday

Philadelphia 76ers guard De'Anthony Melton (back) will remain out on Wednesday against Miami. Melton was back in practice on Tuesday, but the team won't be able to count on his services for a 17th consecutive game. Philadelphia will be off until Feb. 22 following Wednesday's game, so there's a strong chance this is the final […]

Bradley Beal Injured On Tuesday Night

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (hamstring) won't return to Tuesday's matchup with the Sacramento Kings. The veteran wasn't around long in this one, logging just five minutes before exiting because of a hamstring issue. He's averaged only 18.7 points during the 2023-24 campaign, nearly five points fewer than last season. Beal has also missed 24 […]

Tyrese Haliburton Back On The Injury Report

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) is questionable for Wednesday's game in Toronto. His presence on the injury report shouldn't come as a surprise to fantasy managers, considering he's been on it since returning from a lengthy absence caused by a hamstring strain. Undoubtedly, the ailment has negatively impacted the All-Star from a production standpoint. […]

LaMelo Ball Still Out On Wednesday Evening

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) remains out on Wednesday night against Atlanta. The 22-year-old is averaging a career-high 23.9 points with 8.0 assists, 5.1 rebounds, and 1.8 steals. However, he's missed his last 10 games, although he's missed far more time throughout the 2023-24 campaign. With Terry Rozier (shoulder) now in Miami, Tre Mann, […]

Anfernee Simons To Play On Tuesday

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (ankle) is available ahead of Tuesday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Simons will make his return to the court after sitting out of Saturday's game due to a left ankle sprain. He'll immediately slide into the starting five and will push Ashton Hagans to the second unit. The expectation […]