Jayson Tatum Notches 30 Points In Loss
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum finished with 30 points, but it wasn't enough during Friday's Game 6 loss to the Miami Heat. He was very efficient in this one, while knocking down 9-of-12 shots from the floor. Tatum scored 30 points with nine rebounds, and four assists in the loss. The seven turnovers certainly hurt […]
Jimmy Butler Drops 47 Points In Victory
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler refused to lose during Friday's Game 6 against the Boston Celtics. The All-Star forward knocked down 16-of-29 shots for 47 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists in the victory. Butler was making some ridiculous shots and showed no fear in this one. This performance his fourth 40-point performance of his […]
Andre Iguodala Out For Game 5
Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala (neck) is out for Thursday's matchup against the Dallas Mavericks. The veteran will now miss his 12th consecutive outing as he continues to deal with a cervical disc injury. Fortunately, Iguodala may be back for the NBA Finals, assuming the Dubs make it that far. However, with Otto Porter […]
Otto Porter Jr. Officially Ruled Out For Game 5
Golden State Warriors forward Otto Porter Jr. (foot) has been ruled out for Thursday's Game 5 against the Dallas Mavericks. He was not expected to play in this contest due to left foot soreness. His absence should open up playing time for Nemanja Bjelica or Jonathan Kuminga. Neither player is likely to see enough minutes […]
Otto Porter Jr. Not Expected To Play In Game 5
Golden State Warriors forward Otto Porter Jr. (foot) is not expected to play during Thursday's Game 5 against the Dallas Mavericks. The veteran forward is considered day-to-day due to left foot soreness. Head coach Steve Kerr hinted that the organization is going to be cautious with Porter. Jonathan Kuminga looked solid in Game 4, so […]
Jimmy Butler Has Horrendous Showing Versus Boston
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler finished with 13 points during the postseason loss to the Celtics. He also added six boards, four assists, two steals, and one block. The veteran certainly struggled shooting the ball, going just 4-for-18 from the field and 1-for-5 from deep. After combining for 70 points throughout the first two games […]
Jaylen Brown Scores Game-High 25 Points On Wednesday
Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown finished with a game-high 25 points during the win over Miami on Wednesday night. After a horrendous Game 5 showing, where the 25-year-old went a hideous 5-for-20 from the field, he bounced back admirably in this one. While Brown isn't as consistent of a DFS producer as his teammate, Jayson […]
Jayson Tatum Falls Short Of Triple-Double Versus Heat
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum fell just short of a triple-double during Wednesday's win over the Heat, finishing with 22 points, 12 boards, and nine assists. However, similar to other contests throughout this series, he had another rough night shooting, going 7-for-20 from the field and 2-for-8 from deep. Nonetheless, despite Tatum's shoddy percentages, he […]
Tim Connelly Heading To Minnesota
Tim Connelly will sign a five-year, $40 million contract to become the Timberwolves new president of basketball operations. Connelly held the same position in Denver since 2013 and was instrumental to the Nuggets' success over the years, including selecting Nikola Jokic with the 41st overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft. He has also been […]
Andre Iguodala Remains Out On Tuesday
Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala (neck) remains out ahead of Tuesday's series-clinching playoff matchup against Dallas. Iguodala has been out with a cervical injury, although this injury is nothing new. Gary Payton II (elbow) won't play either, and with Otto Porter Jr. (foot) questionable ahead of Game 4, the Warriors may be without most […]
Jimmy Butler Back On Monday Night
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (knee) will play on Monday night in Boston. The 32-year-old didn't return during Saturday's win over the Celtics because of right knee irritation, so his availability was in doubt for this one. However, he's good to go and will reclaim his place in the starting lineup. Butler has played well […]
Otto Porter Jr. Could Miss Game 4
Golden State Warriors forward Otto Porter Jr. (foot) was forced out early during Sunday's Game 3 against the Dallas Mavericks. The veteran forward played seven minutes before exiting due to left foot soreness. He missed time earlier in the postseason due to a right foot injury. It's uncertain whether or not Porter will be able […]
Andrew Wiggins Has Outstanding Outing
Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins put together one of his best games of his postseason career. He hit 11-of-20 shots from the floor for a postseason career-high 27 points. He also added 11 rebounds and three assists in the Game 3 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. Wiggins has taken a big step forward and […]
Miles Bridges Getting Attention Ahead Of Free Agency
Forward Miles Bridges will be getting plenty of attention during free agency over the summer, with the Portland Trail Blazers rumored to be the latest team looking to acquire his services. The 24-year-old easily had the best season of his career in 2021-22, finishing with averages of 20.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 3.8 assists. However, […]
Jayson Tatum Expected To Suit Up In Game 4
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (neck) will likely suit up for Game 4 against Miami. Tatum took a hard fall on Saturday night and briefly lost feeling in his arm. However, the 24-year-old eventually made his way back, although his presence didn't make a difference. Head coach Ime Udoka didn't seem concerned about his availability, […]
Andrew Wiggins Probable Versus Mavs
Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins (ankle) has been upgraded to probable ahead of Game 3 against the Dallas Mavericks. Wiggins popped up on the injury report because of left ankle soreness. However, in addition to the latest update regarding his status, he also advised reporters after shootaround on Sunday he'd be good to go. […]
Andre Iguodala Out For Game 3
Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala (neck) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's playoff showdown versus Dallas. The veteran has been rehabbing. However, head coach Steve Kerr couldn't provide an update on Iguodala's availability for the rest of the postseason. The 38-year-old usually wouldn't have any DFS appeal. However, if Iguodala makes it back […]
Andrew Wiggins Questionable Ahead Of Game 3
Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins (ankle) is questionable ahead of Sunday's playoff bout against Dallas. The veteran is currently plagued by a left ankle issue. However, Wiggins reported he is "good to go," although anything can change leading up to Game 3. Otto Porter Jr. will likely slide into the starting lineup if he […]
Jimmy Butler Expected Back For Game 4
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (knee) didn't return to Saturday's postseason win over the Celtics after his right knee became inflamed. However, as alarming as Butler's premature exit was for Heat fans, this injury is nothing new, as he also missed a game for the same reason during Miami's first-round series against the Atlanta Hawks. […]
Jayson Tatum Suffers Stinger In Game 3
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (shoulder) finished with 10 points on Saturday night during the loss to Miami. He also added six boards and four assists. The 24-year-old wasn't at his best in Game 3, as he had six turnovers while shooting a rough 3-for-14 from the field and an even worse 1-for-7 from deep. […]
Andre Iguodala Will Miss Game 2
Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala (back) won't be available for Friday's Game 2 against the Dallas Mavericks. The team continues to evaluate Iguodala for his left cervical disk injury. He'll miss at least Friday's game, but could sit out more of this series as well. His absence won't have much of an impact on […]
Jimmy Butler Drops 29 Points In Loss
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler was basically the lone bright spot for his team during Thursday's Game 2 against the Boston Celtics. The All-Star forward finished with 29 points, six rebounds, and three assists in 48 minutes during their loss. This was a solid performance from Butler, but sadly his teammates weren't able to bring […]
Andrew Wiggins Looks Solid On Wednesday
Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins did an excellent job of playing two-way basketball on Wednesday. He finished with 19 points, five rebounds, and three assists in the Game 1 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. Also, Wiggins played excellent defense against superstar guard Luka Doncic. The Warriors and fantasy managers are hopeful this type of […]
Danny Green Expects To Return By All-Star Break
Philadelphia 76ers forward Danny Green (knee) believes he'll be back by the All-Star break next season. The veteran forward suffered a torn ACL during the Game 6 loss to the Miami Heat on May 12. Despite that, Green believes he'll be back by February. It's great to see the veteran forward confident he can return […]
Jaylen Brown Records Double-Double In Game 1 Defeat
Boston Celtics shooting guard/small forward Jaylen Brown notched his second double-double of the postseason in Tuesday's loss to the Heat, finishing with 24 points and 10 rebounds across 43 minutes. The 25-year-old continued to stay scorching from long range, going 4-for-8, giving him multiple made triples in five consecutive outings. Brown added three assists, as […]
Jayson Tatum Compiles 29 Points In Strong Game 1 Showing
Boston Celtics small/power forward Jayson Tatum led the way with a team-high 29 points in Tuesday's defeat to Miami. Playing nearly the whole game (44 minutes), Tatum was dogged by a bevy of defenders, but he managed to shoot 10-for-21 overall, even as he went just 2-for-9 from deep. But he continued to affect the […]
Jimmy Butler Drops Game-High 41 Points In Game 1 Win
Miami Heat small forward Jimmy Butler turned his offensive aggressiveness up to another level during his team's Game 1 victory Tuesday, as he compiled 41 points on 19 shots, including attempting 18 free throws. The performance marks the third time this postseason Butler has reached the 40-point plateau, as he also added nine rebounds, five […]
Otto Porter Jr. Should Play In Game 1
Golden State Warriors forward Otto Porter Jr. (foot) was able to fully participate in practice on Monday. The veteran forward missed both Game 5 and 6 due to a foot issue. Nemanja Bjelica saw increased playing time with Porter missing the final two games of their series with Memphis. As of now, Porter is listed […]
Caleb Martin Questionable Ahead Of Game 1
Miami Heat forward Caleb Martin (ankle) is questionable heading into Tuesday's Eastern Conference Finals opener versus Boston. Martin dealt with the ailment throughout the previous series against Philadelphia. However, considering he didn't miss any time, it's unlikely he won't suit up for this one. Nonetheless, Martin has averaged just 2.9 points during the playoffs, so […]
Jaylen Brown Chips In With 19 Points Against Bucks
Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown finished with 19 points in Game 7 to help his team eliminate the Milwaukee Bucks from the postseason. The 25-year-old went 8-for-16 from the field, including going 2-for-5 from deep, while adding eight boards and two steals. Outside of a few subpar offensive showings, Brown has been a reliable option […]