RJ Barrett Ruled Out For Monday Against Phoenix

New York Knicks guard RJ Barrett (finger) will officially miss his third consecutive game due to a laceration on his index finger. The fact that the team listed him out again this far in advance shows that the laceration is still pretty significant. Over the last couple of games, Immanuel Quickley and Miles McBride have […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Will Not Play Against Wizards

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) has been downgraded to out against the Washington Wizards on Sunday. Antetokounmpo was questionable leading up to this one, but the Bucks ultimately decided to sit their star forward. This was not a back-to-back so it is a little concerning that Antetokounmpo is dealing with lingering knee soreness. He […]

Paul George Has Season-High 45 Points Against Indiana

Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George enjoyed visiting his old stomping ground on Saturday, scoring a season-high 45 points in a 131-130 loss to Indiana. The former Pacers man shot 15-for-25 from the field and 7-for-13 from downtown while going a perfect 8-for-8 with his free throws. George also had a game-high nine rebounds and […]

Herbert Jones Expected To Play On Saturday

New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (conditioning) is expected to suit up for Saturday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. The 24-year-old was cleared to play on Friday, but ended up sitting out of the contest. It sounds like Jones was still struggling with his conditioning, but will play on Saturday without limitations. His return should […]

Joe Harris Out On Saturday

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Joe Harris (knee) will not play Saturday against the Charlotte Hornets. The sharpshooter has missed the Nets' previous three games and will sit out versus Charlotte, as stated by head coach Jacque Vaughn. As a result, Royce O'Neale and T.J. Warren should remain Brooklyn's top options on the wing, with Yuta Watanabe […]

Kevin Huerter Scores Career-High 30 Points Against Utah

Sacramento Kings guard/forward Kevin Huerter had a career-high 30 points in Friday's matchup against Utah and capped things off with a game-winning triple. He had six successful attempts in total from deep and shot 12-for-18 overall from the field. Huerter also tallied a pair of rebounds and assists with one steal. The 24-year-old has been […]

Zach LaVine Notches Season-High 43 Points

Chicago Bulls guard/forward Zach LaVine had his best game of the season on Friday against Detroit, putting up a season-high 43 points in a 132-118 win. He already surpassed his season average (22.2 points) in the first half with 27 points and ended up missing only five of 20 shots, with four of them coming […]

LeBron James Scores 47 Points On His Birthday

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James celebrated his 38th birthday by scoring 47 points in Friday's win over the Hawks. He looked good, going 18-for-27 from the field and 4-for-6 from downtown while adding 10 boards, nine assists, and a block. The multi-time All-Star did have five turnovers. However, that's not surprising, considering how much […]

Bruce Brown Back On Friday

Denver Nuggets guard/forward Bruce Brown (ankle) will return from a one-game absence on Friday against the Heat. He sprained his right ankle against Sacramento on Tuesday and ended up missing Wednesday's rematch between the teams, but Brown has managed to make a relatively quick recovery. The 26-year-old has played a big part on both ends […]

Aaron Gordon Will Play Friday

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (shoulder) has been deemed healthy enough to play Friday versus Miami. He is carrying a strained right shoulder and Gordon missed out on the past two games, but the team has now ruled him available for Friday. Gordon has played his best basketball in a Nuggets jersey lately, averaging 19.8 […]

Herbert Jones Good To Go Friday

New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward Herbert Jones (conditioning) will be back from a two-game absence on Friday against Philadelphia. He was forced to sit out a pair of games after catching COVID-19, but Jones is now good to go again, although it remains to be seen if he will be able to assume his normal role […]

Caleb Martin, Victor Oladipo Will Miss Friday’s Contest

Miami Heat small forward Caleb Martin (quad) and point/shooting guard Victor Oladipo (rest) have been ruled out for Friday's game against the Nuggets. Martin had just ramped his minutes back north of 30+ on Wednesday, with his absence paving the way for Max Strus and Duncan Robinson to play larger roles on the wing. Oladipo's […]

Gary Trent Jr., Christian Koloko Earn Starts Friday

Toronto Raptors shooting guard/small forward Gary Trent Jr. and center Christian Koloko have been elevated to the starting lineup for Friday's contest against the Suns. With Fred VanVleet (back) unavailable, Toronto will look to shuffle its starting group after having Scottie Barnes and Pascal Siakam serve as de facto point guards Thursday. While Trent will […]

AJ Griffin Draws Second Straight Start

Atlanta Hawks small forward AJ Griffin finds himself among the starting five for Friday's contest against the Lakers, marking his second consecutive start in place of De'Andre Hunter (ankle). Griffin's minutes did not drastically alter Wednesday, although he scuffled from the field to the tune of a 2-for-10 shooting performance; his four points marked his […]

Lonnie Walker IV Ruled Out Friday, Austin Reaves To Start

Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard/small forward Lonnie Walker IV (tailbone) will miss Friday's contest against the Hawks, allowing Austin Reaves to step into the starting five. Walker had found his offensive rhythm prior to going down, drilling multiple triples in six straight outings prior to injury. While Reaves is coming off a scoreless performance Wednesday, […]

Kyle Anderson Returns To Starting Five Friday

Minnesota Timberwolves small/power forward Kyle Anderson (back) has been given the green light to play in Friday's game vs. Milwaukee, returning from a five-game absence due to back spasms. Anderson will reprise his starting role and should see some DFS intrigue with Rudy Gobert (illness) ruled out in the frontcourt. Anderson came off the bench […]

RJ Barrett Will Miss Saturday’s Contest

New York Knicks small forward RJ Barrett (finger) has been ruled out for Saturday's game vs. the Rockets due to a laceration on his right index finger. Barrett's absence will mark his second in a row, paving the way for Miles McBride and Quentin Grimes to see significant minutes on the wing. Prior to injuring […]

De'Andre Hunter Will Miss Friday’s Outing

Atlanta Hawks small/power forward De'Andre Hunter (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game vs. the Lakers due to a sprained left ankle, marking his third consecutive absence due to the ailment. Aaron Holiday stepped into the starting five Wednesday and played a season-high 33 minutes, which would figure to elevate his DFS appeal in […]

Terrence Ross Joins Starting Five Friday

Orlando Magic shooting guard/small forward Terrence Ross has been elevated to the starting lineup for Friday's game against Washington. Ross will be making his first start since Nov. 1, although his production with the starting unit has been largely hit or miss this year (five single-digit scoring outings in eight games). Working in Ross' favor […]

Lonnie Walker IV Earns Questionable Tag For Friday

Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard/small forward Lonnie Walker IV (tailbone) has been tagged as questionable to suit up for Friday's contest vs. the Hawks due to a tailbone contusion. Walker's status is moving in the wrong direction ahead of tip-off, a concerning update on the heels of his first scoreless outing of the season. An […]

Patrick Williams Upgraded To Probable Against Pistons

Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams (clavicle) is expected to play on Friday as the team officially listed him as probable. He currently is dealing with a left clavicle contusion, but it seems like it's not bothering him enough to keep him off of the court. Williams has produced some great defensive and rebounding numbers lately […]

Keldon Johnson Drops 30 Points On The Knicks

San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson dropped his fourth 30-point game of the season as they took down the New York Knicks on Thursday night. The 23-year-old finished the game with 30 points on 11-for-21 shooting, three rebounds, one assist, and two blocks. He also went 3-for-8 from beyond the arc and 5-for-5 from the […]

De'Andre Hunter Uncertain For Friday

Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (ankle) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. The 25-year-old has been dealing with a lingering ankle issue, but could return to the starting unit on Friday. Otherwise, A.J. Griffin is likely to remain in the starting five until Hunter is ready to play. Griffin […]

Khris Middleton Ruled Out For Friday

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (knee) will remain sidelined for Friday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He has been dealing with a lingering knee issue that continues to sideline him. Pat Connaughton should remain in the starting five, but is a risky streaming option. He looked awful on Wednesday, so fantasy managers might want to […]

Andrew Wiggins To Remain Out On Friday

Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins (illness) will remain on the sideline for Friday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. This marks the 13th game in a row that Wiggins has missed while he battles a non-COVID related illness. To clarify, Wiggins has been sidelined due to a groin issue, but is missing Friday's game […]

Doug McDermott Back On Thursday

San Antonio Spurs forward Doug McDermott (knee) will return from a one-game absence Thursday against the Knicks. He's had trouble with his right knee lately and McDermott sat out Tuesday's matchup against the Thunder as the Spurs completed a back-to-back set. The 30-year-old sniper has produced a number of good scoring performances lately and will […]

Keldon Johnson In, Devin Vassell Out On Thursday

San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (back) will play Thursday versus the Knicks, but guard/forward Devin Vassell (knee) is forced to sit out the contest. Both players were initially regarded as questionable for the game and Johnson has shaken off lower back stiffness to be available, but Vassell has a sore left knee and will […]

Kelly Oubre Jr. Doubtful For Thursday's Action

Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (hand) looks set to miss a second consecutive game Thursday against OKC, with the team listing him as doubtful for the contest. He sprained his left hand versus Portland at the start of the week, and with it being his shooting hand, Oubre Jr. was unable to take the […]

Kevin Durant Delivers Big Performance In Road Win

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant played a huge role in the win over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night. The superstar registered 26 points, 16 rebounds, eight assists, and two blocks on 47.1% shooting and a perfect nine-for-nine from the free-throw line. While the Nets have been on this 10-game win streak, Durant has averaged […]

Rui Hachimura Ties Career-High In Win Over Suns

Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura hit the 30-point mark for the third time in his career on Wednesday night. The former ninth-overall pick finished with 30 points, five rebounds, one assist, and one block all while coming off of the bench and playing just 28 minutes. Hachimura shot 84.6% from the floor on 13 attempts […]