Gary Trent Jr. Returning On Thursday Against New Orleans

Toronto Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr. (calf) has missed the last couple of games with a calf injury, but head coach Nick Nurse said that he looks ready to go and expects him to play on Thursday against the New Orleans Pelicans. The 10th-seed Raptors now get Trent and OG Anunoby back for the post-All-Star […]

OG Anunoby Expected To Return On Thursday

Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby (wrist) hasn't seen the court since January 27 when he injured his wrist and only played 10 minutes during that contest. After missing nine games, the extended break looks like it worked in his favor as head coach Nick Nurse says he looks healthy and ready to go. He'll be […]

Aaron Gordon's Status Still Uncertain For Thursday

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (rib) was forced to miss the last three games before the All-Star break and his status is still up in the air after the extended time off. Some seem to think that he's going to play, but fantasy managers will want to stay tuned for more updates leading up to […]

Andrew Wiggins Trending Toward Not Playing Thursday

Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins (personal) did not participate in practice on Tuesday as he continues to tend to personal matters. As of right now, it looks like he won't be playing in their first game back from the All-Star break on Thursday. He was unable to play in their last contest due to […]

Nate McMillan Fired On Tuesday

According to senior NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, the Hawks fired head coach Nate McMillan on Tuesday. The 58-year-old had compiled a 99-80 record in Atlanta. However, despite the addition of Dejounte Murray, the Hawks have struggled during the season, including losing eight of 13 games heading into the All-Star break. McMillan also had tension with […]

Will Barton Finalizes Contract Buyout

Washington Wizards forward Will Barton is finalizing a contract buyout with the organization. As expected, the two sides have agreed on a buyout ahead of the March 1st deadline. The veteran forward will be allowed to join a contender for the final stretch of the regular season. Barton has only played in eight games since […]

Jaylen Brown Scores Team-High 35 Points In All-Star Game Loss

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown went one-on-one a few times against his teammate Jayson Tatum and put up a double-double in what was ultimately a loss to Team Giannis in the 2023 NBA All-Star Game. The 26-year-old registered 35 points, 14 rebounds, five assists, and two steals while shooting 16-for-27 from the floor and 3-for-12 […]

Jayson Tatum Wins 2023 NBA All-Star Game MVP

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum made history by breaking Anthony Davis's record for most points in an All-Star game en route to being named the 2023 NBA All-Star Game MVP. The Celtics superstar put up 55 points, 10 rebounds, six assists, one steal, and one block while leading Team Giannis to a win. He shot […]

LeBron James Won't Play Second Half Of All-Star Game

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (hand) officially won't return to the 2023 NBA All-Star game due to a hand contusion after scoring 13 points in the first half. Hopefully, this is just a precautionary move and the injury isn't actually serious enough to keep him out of any real games coming up in the […]

Anthony Edwards Scores Team-High 34 Points In Loss

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards scored more than the team's bench combined as they went on to lose 114-106 to the Washington Wizards on Thursday. The 21-year-old All-Star ended the game with 34 points, five rebounds, three assists, three steals, and one block while shooting 11-for-26 from the floor and 3-for-10 from the free throw […]

Paul George Posts Strong Performance Against Phoenix

Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George tied for the team-high in points as he helped the team grab a 116-107 win over the Phoenix Suns on Thursday. The Fresno State product scored 26 points on 9-for-19 shooting and 4-for-11 from three while adding six rebounds, five assists and one steal. George is now in the […]

Josh Okogie Provides Another Quality Game In Losing Effort

Phoenix Suns forward Josh Okogie delivered a very good performance yet again for all fantasy formats. The 24-year-old registered 24 points, five rebounds, one assist, and three steals on 9-for-16 shooting and 6-for-12 from three. He has put up some high-value games during the limbo of injuries and trades. Over the last four games, Okogie […]

Terance Mann Goes For 26 Points In Win Over Phoenix

Los Angeles Clippers guard Terance Mann posted one of the most efficient games of the night in a big 116-107 win over the Phoenix Suns on Thursday. The Florida State product finished with 26 points on 10-for-12 shooting overall and 3-for-4 from beyond the arc while adding four rebounds, three assists, and one steal. Mann's […]

Derrick Jones Jr. To Miss Thursday's Game

Chicago Bulls forward Derrick Jones Jr. (groin) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. This is bad timing with the Bulls already having a long list of injured players. It's their last game before the All-Star break, so possibly they plan on playing it safe and resting most of their banged […]

DeMar DeRozan Out Again Thursday

Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan (quadriceps) won't play Thursday against the Bucks. He is battling a right quadriceps problem and will miss a second consecutive game after also being absent Wednesday versus Indiana. There was some hope of him returning for the second leg of a back-to-back, but that won't be the case. Zach LaVine […]

Terrence Ross Set For Suns Debut Thursday

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Terrence Ross is available for his team debut Thursday against the Clippers. The 32-year-old joined the Suns on Wednesday after reaching a buyout deal with Orlando, choosing the team over Dallas in the last minute. Ross believes that he's a better fit in Phoenix, and we're about to see it for ourselves. […]

Pat Connaughton Sits Out Thursday

Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Pat Connaughton (calf) won't be in the lineup Thursday versus Chicago. He managed to play through a sore left calf Tuesday against Boston but won't take the court this time around, which is probably for the best, as the team won't want to risk an injury with Connaughton. The 30-year-old has become […]

Khris Middleton Out On Thursday

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (knee) won't play Thursday against the Bulls. He's on the injury report with right knee soreness, so he's not dealing with a serious issue, but the team will keep Middleton out of action Thursday, which will give him over a week to get ready for the next game. The 31-year-old […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Listed As Probable For Thursday

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is considered probable for Thursday's matchup versus Chicago. His right knee is once again bothering the former MVP, but he is fully expected to suit up for the game. Giannis has played in 11 consecutive games, putting up some mind-boggling numbers. He has produced 10 rebounds during the span, […]

Norman Powell Ruled Out For Thursday

Los Angeles Clippers forward Norman Powell (injury management) will get the night off on Thursday as he receives some injury management on his right knee. As of right now, Powell is the only player on the roster appearing on the injury report, so the rest of the team looks good to go. With Powell sidelined, […]

Kyle Anderson Questionable On Thursday Versus Wizards

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson (back) is suffering from back spasms and has officially been tagged as questionable for the team's last game before the All-Star break. The 29-year-old has battled back issues for a little while this season, but he was able to suit up in both of the last two games following a […]

Joe Mazzulla Officially Named Celtics Head Coach

The Boston Celtics have officially removed the interim tag from Joe Mazzulla and have named him their 19th coach in franchise history. Many assumed that he was just going to remain the head coach moving forward as all of the rumors are swirling on a landing spot for Ime Udoka, but now it's official that […]

LeBron James Notches 21 Points In Return Against New Orleans

Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James helped the Lakers past the New Orleans Pelicans in Wednesday night's 120-102 win. James returned to the starting lineup with no issue after missing the Lakers' last three meetings with an ankle injury. He recorded 21 points, six rebounds, six assists and one block, shooting 7-for-14 from the […]

Jayson Tatum Records 38 Points In Return Against Detroit

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum dropped a game-high 38 points in Wednesday night's 127-109 blowout win over the Detroit Pistons. Tatum returned to the starting lineup after missing Tuesday's meeting against the Milwaukee Bucks due to an illness. He logged 38 points, nine rebounds and seven assists in 34 minutes, all while shooting 15-for-24 from […]

Mikal Bridges Records New Career-High In Win Against Miami

Brooklyn Nets shooting guard/small forward Mikal Bridges set a new career-high of 45 points in Wednesday night's 116-105 win over the Miami Heat. In 36 minutes, Bridges shot 17-for-24 from the field, totaling 45 points, eight rebounds, five assists, two steals and two blocks. In just his third game with the Nets after being dealt […]

LeBron James Makes His Return On Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) will return to the court for Wednesday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. The veteran forward is back in the starting five after missing the last three games due to left ankle soreness. The expectation is that he'll resume his normal role in the starting five. He shouldn't […]

Cedi Osman Downgraded To Out Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Cedi Osman (neck) will not play against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday. Osman was a late addition to the injury report with neck spasms and will sit out before the All-Star break. Danny Green will make his debut and should immediately see a role. Isaac Okoro and Dean Wade should also see […]

Duncan Robinson Will Play Wednesday

Miami Heat guard/forward Duncan Robinson (finger) is available to play Wednesday versus the Brooklyn Nets. Robinson has not played since going through surgery on his finger in early January. Robinson should slide right into a solid bench role with Kyle Lowry (knee), Tyler Herro (knee) and Victor Oladipo (ankle) all out. Max Strus may see […]

Danny Green To Make Cavaliers Debut Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Danny Green will make his return to Cleveland in Wednesday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Green was recently picked up from waivers by Cleveland, one of his former teams. Green will officially be available Wednesday, but his role has not been determined yet. Green will likely battle with Isaac Okoro, Caris LeVert […]

Tim Hardaway Jr. Ruled Out Wednesday

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (hamstring) has been ruled out for Wednesday's clash with the Nuggets. He will miss a second consecutive game with right hamstring tightness. Reggie Bullock (illness) took Hardaway Jr.'s spot in the starting unit Monday versus Minnesota and should remain in the role against Denver, with the team listing him […]