Khris Middleton Catches Fire In Losing Effort
Milwaukee Bucks guard Khris Middleton put up a big-time scoring line even though it ended up not being enough to secure the win over the Miami Heat on Sunday. The former second-round pick ended the night with 33 points on 12-for-20 shooting overall and 2-for-7 from deep while adding nine rebounds and four assists. He […]
Jimmy Butler Leads The Way For Game 1 Upset
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler flipped his playoff switch as posted a huge performance and led all scorers in a 130-117 victory over the first-seed Milwaukee Bucks. The 33-year-old finished the game with 35 points, 11 assists, five rebounds, and three steals on 15-for-27 shooting and 5-for-8 from the line. Playoff Jimmy has already arrived […]
Jaylen Brown Tallies 29 Points, 12 Rebounds In Game 1
Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown recorded a nice 29-point, 12-rebound double-double as the team kicked off the 2023 playoffs with a dominating win over Atlanta. The Celtics tied their largest-ever postseason halftime lead with a 30-point advantage and eventually won 112-99, with Brown the top scorer in the game. He shot 12-for-23 from the field […]
Mikal Bridges Scores Game-High 30 Points In Playoff Opener
Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Mikal Bridges led all scorers with a 30-point effort in Game 1 against Philadelphia. He heated up in a hurry with 11 first-quarter points, although Bridges' efforts weren't enough to keep the Sixers from dominating the contest. Bridges, who has now scored at least 30 points in five of his last 10 […]
Marcus Morris Sr. Off The Injury Report
Los Angeles Clippers forward Marcus Morris Sr. (back) isn't on the injury report ahead of the series opener against Phoenix. Head coach Ty Lue reported on Friday that Morris is healthy. However, his omission from the injury report confirms he'll be available for Game 1. With that said, the 33-year-old hasn't played since the end […]
LeBron James Probable For Game 1
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (foot) is expected to suit up for the Game 1 meeting with Memphis. James is back on the injury report with nagging right foot soreness. However, this is nothing new, meaning DFS managers should plan on him being out there for the series opener on Sunday. The 38-year-old had […]
Isaac Okoro Will Play In Game 1
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Isaac Okoro (hamstring) will suit up for Game 1 against the New York Knicks on Saturday. The 22-year-old missed the final six games of the regular season due to left knee soreness. However, it appears he's feeling better now and should resume his spot in the starting five. Dean Wade and Lamar […]
DeMar DeRozan Drops Team-High 26 Points As Chicago's Season Ends
Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan led the team with 26 points in Friday's 102-91 loss in the play-in tournament against Miami. He also had nine assists with four rebounds and one steal, but Zach LaVine was limited to only 15 points and the Heat pulled themselves clear in the fourth quarter, winning the frame 35-23. […]
Max Strus Plays Key Role In Play-In Win
Miami Heat guard/forward Max Strus came up big in Friday's decisive play-in game against Chicago, matching his season-high with a 31-point effort. The 27-year-old sniper was hot right out of the gate, hitting four triples in the opening 7:38 of action. He finished with 7-for-12 shooting from downtown and was 8-for-16 overall. Strus added six […]
Kelly Olynyk Will Likely Have His Option Picked Up
Utah Jazz forward/center Kelly Olynyk is set to remain with the team for the 2023-24 campaign, with general manager Justin Zanik saying that he anticipates the Jazz picking up Olynyk's team option. The 31-year-old has just completed his first year in Salt Lake City, averaging solid all-around numbers with 12.5 points, 6.2 rebounds and 3.7 […]
Garrett Temple Not Ready To Retire
New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward Garrett Temple played a very marginal role this season and will turn 37 in May, but he is still planning to continue his NBA career and wants to stay in New Orleans. The Louisiana-born veteran averaged only 6.5 minutes across 25 games with the Pelicans this season. It was his second […]
Nassir Little Undergoes An Abdominal Surgery
Portland Trail Blazers forward Nassir Little underwent a successful abdominal surgery to repair a right-side core injury, which is similar to the one he received last offseason. The 23-year-old seemed to return fully healthy at the beginning of the season but had a stretch of missed games for a little over a month before the […]
Harrison Barnes Misses Thursday's Practice
Sacramento Kings forward Harrison Barnes (ankle) didn't suit up for practice on Thursday. The 30-year-old tweaked his ankle, so he didn't participate in practice. Despite that, Barnes is expected to suit up for their postseason matchup on Saturday. The absence of Barnes would likely mean additional playing time for Malik Monk and Terence Davis. Between […]
Khris Middleton Practices On Thursday
Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (knee) was able to get through a full practice on Thursday. This is a good sign that Middleton will be available for the first round of the postseason. The Bucks have been cautious with Middleton throughout most of the season as he works his way back from injury. It's worth […]
Danuel House Jr. Returns To Practice
Philadelphia 76ers forward Danuel House Jr. (foot) returned to practice Thursday. He was absent for three sessions before making his comeback and it looks like he will be ready for Game 1 against Brooklyn on Saturday. The 29-year-old isn't expected to play a large part in the series, having averaged only 14.4 minutes of action […]
Jaylen Brown Practices Without Limitations
Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (hand) practiced without any limitations Thursday and looks fully ready for Saturday's playoff opener against Atlanta. Brown needed five stitches after cutting his right hand while watering flowers at home and he has missed some practice time, but the two-time All-Star had only some tape on the hand during Thursday's […]
Jimmy Butler Misses Practice For Personal Reasons
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (personal) wasn't in practice Thursday. He had had to deal with a personal issue and is fully expected to be ready to play Friday versus Chicago. Butler always rises to the occasion and we should see a big performance from him in the decisive play-in game. The former Bull struggled […]
DeMar DeRozan Eliminates His Former Team
Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan took down the team that he spent nine seasons with on Wednesday night as they set their sights toward the eighth seed in the NBA Playoffs. The veteran wing ended the game with 23 points, seven rebounds, three assists, and two blocks while shooting 10-for-19 from the floor. He provided […]
Zach LaVine Leads Comeback Win Over Toronto
Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine went nuclear in a huge comeback win against the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday to keep their playoff hopes alive. The 28-year-old scored a game-high 39 points to go along with six rebounds, three assists, and one steal while shooting 12-for-22 from the floor and 13-for-15 from the line. LaVine was […]
Brandon Ingram Notches Another 30-Point Game In Loss
New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram continued his hot streak but it wasn't enough as the team's season ended on Wednesday after their five-point loss to the Thunder. The Duke product finished with 30 points, seven assists, six rebounds, and one block on an efficient 10-for-19 shooting and 9-for-11 from the charity stripe. Ingram was […]
Luguentz Dort Posts Season-High During Play-In Win
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Luguentz Dort picked the perfect time to score a season-high during their 123-118 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday. He ended with 27 points, five rebounds, one assist, and one block while shooting 8-for-14 from the floor and 4-for-8 from beyond the arc. Dort is always going to be […]
Kyle Anderson Registers Double-Double Against Lakers
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson has been in the spotlight lately due to the fight on the bench with Rudy Gobert a few nights ago. While Gobert served a one-game suspension and Jaden McDaniels was sidelined with a broken hand, Anderson received the start on Tuesday. The UCLA product posted 12 points, 13 assists, five […]
LeBron James Leads Lakers To Overtime Win
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James led all scorers on Tuesday night as the team secured the seventh seed in the West after their six-point overtime victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. The King ended the game with 30 points, 10 rebounds, six assists, one steal, and two blocks while shooting 12-for-21 from the floor and […]
Buddy Hield Not A Lock To Return To Indiana
Indiana Pacers president Kevin Pritchard declined to comment if Buddy Hield would remain with the organization moving ahead. The 30-year-old finished the 2022-23 campaign by averaging 16.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 1.2 steals. He also shot 42.5% from deep. Indiana is in rebuilding mode, so parting ways with Hield, who has one year […]
Jimmy Butler Has Rough Shooting Night On Tuesday
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler finished with 21 points, nine assists, four rebounds, and two steals on Tuesday against the Hawks. Unfortunately, the veteran had a rough shooting night, going 6-for-19 from the field while missing his only three-point try. In all fairness, everyone on the Miami roster not named Kyle Lowry struggled. Nevertheless, Butler […]
LeBron James Officially Available On Tuesday
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (foot) is officially active ahead of Tuesday's play-in game against the Timberwolves. The veteran was listed as probable, so there was little doubt he'd miss this one. He's averaged 23.0 points, 8.5 rebounds, 5.5 assists, 2.5 steals, and 1.0 blocks in two meetings with Minnesota this season. As a […]
Danuel House Jr. Misses Practice On Tuesday
Philadelphia 76ers forward Danuel House Jr. (foot) was a non-participant at practice on Tuesday but he's expected to be available on Saturday. Since they play later in the week, an absence from practice this early on isn't too much to worry about. Either way, House isn't a prominent component of their lineup and he most […]
Jaylen Brown Won't Have Any Restrictions In Game 1
Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (finger) didn't participate in practice on Tuesday, but head coach Joe Mazzulla said that he wouldn't be facing any restrictions in the first game of their first-round series. Brown has battled a few different ailments but just received stitches in his finger just a few days ago. The good news […]
Jonathan Isaac Expects To Be Ready For Next Season
Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (thigh) expects to be ready for the start of the 2023-24 campaign, reports Khobi Price of the Orlando Sentinel. Isaac expects to be "full go" for basketball activities in a few weeks, so he'll have plenty of time to gear up for the new season. The 25-year-old, who was a […]
Zion Williamson Not Close To Returning
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (hamstring) will remain out for the play-in tournament and likely isn't ready for the start of the playoffs either if the team qualifies. NBA insider Shams Charania has reported that Zion is not even close to returning to action. The 22-year-old star has been nursing a hamstring problem since […]