Giannis Antetokounmpo Cruises To 33 Points Against Orlando

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo put up a game-high 33 points and grabbed 12 rebounds in Thursday's win over Orlando, adding five assists and two steals with two blocks and four turnovers. He shot 13-for-22 from the field with a 1-for-4 record from deep and nailed all six free throws. Giannis and Nikola Jokic are […]

Kevin Durant Serves Up 33 Points In His Comeback Game

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant was back from health and safety protocols Thursday night against the Sixers and went off for 33 points in 38 minutes, shooting 13-for-24 from the field and 3-for-8 from outside. He picked up six rebounds and had four assists with one block and four turnovers. Durant last played on Dec. […]

Joe Ingles Questionable For Friday

Utah Jazz forward Joe Ingles (back) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He has started each of the last two games while Donovan Mitchell (back) has been sidelined. It is the front end of a back-to-back set, so the Jazz might decide to take the cautious approach here. They've already […]

Nicolas Batum Not Available For Friday

Los Angeles Clippers forward Nicolas Batum (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Toronto Raptors. This marks the third game in a row that Batum has missed due to an ankle issue. He didn't exactly have a huge role, but the Clippers are shorthanded and need everyone possible right now. Luke Kennard […]

Cedi Osman Won't Play Versus Wizards

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Cedi Osman won't suit up on Thursday evening against the Wizards while remaining in COVID-19 health and safety protocols. The 26-year-old has missed his last two contests, and even if he is cleared sometime within the next few games, he will likely need some time to increase his conditioning level. Darius Garland […]

LeBron James Continues Run Of 30-Point Games

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James stretched his streak of 30-point games to six on Wednesday, leading his team with 37 points on 13-for-25 shooting in a 104-99 loss to Memphis. He went a spectacular 8-for-14 from outside and filled it up across the board, adding 13 rebounds, seven assists, two steals and two blocks. […]

Jaylen Brown Gets To 30 Points Despite Poor Shooting

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown led all scorers with 30 points in Wednesday's 91-82 loss to the Clippers, but he hit just 1-for-13 from deep and finished with 13-for-35 shooting from the field. Brown added eight rebounds and two steals to his tally with four turnovers. With Jayson Tatum (health and safety protocols) out of […]

Jimmy Butler, Kyle Lowry Expected To Play Friday

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (ankle) and guard Kyle Lowry are expected to play during Friday's game against the Houston Rockets. Both players were listed as out heading into Wednesday's game, which ended up getting postponed. That being said, the organization believes both Butler and Lowry will be ready in time for Friday's matchup. Fantasy managers […]

Bradley Beal, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Questionable Thursday

Washington Wizards shooting guards/small forwards Bradley Beal and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope are both questionable to suit up for Thursday's game against Cleveland as they attempt to return from the league's COVID-19 health and safety protocols. Beal and Caldwell-Pope have both missed each of Washington's past three contests, which has allowed Corey Kispert, Aaron Holiday and Deni Avdija […]

Paul Watson Jr. Logs Second Straight Starting Assignment

Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Paul Watson Jr. is back in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Phoenix, marking his second consecutive start. Widespread injuries and issues with the league's health and safety protocols have paved the way for assistant coach Mike Wilks to get creative with his rotations, with Watson the latest example. […]

Abdel Nader Joins COVID-19 Health And Safety Protocols

Phoenix Suns small/power forward Abdel Nader has become the latest member of his team to join the league's health and safety protocols, ruling him out indefinitely, beginning Wednesday vs. Oklahoma City. The plan was for Nader to miss Wednesday's game regardless, but a longer absence could now be on tap as he works his way […]

Brandon Boston Jr. Joins COVID-19 Protocols, Out Wednesday

LA Clippers shooting guard/small forward Brandon Boston Jr. has been placed in the league's health and safety protocols, ruling him out indefinitely, beginning with Wednesday's contest against the Celtics. Boston has enjoyed a sizable minutes increase during December, using that time on the floor to average 8.8 points per contest. With Paul George (elbow) sidelined, […]

Austin Reaves, Kent Bazemore Out Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard/small forward Austin Reaves and small forward Kent Bazemore have tested out of the league's COVID-19 health and safety protocols, but neither were cleared to return to action Wednesday vs. Memphis. Reaves' absence has now been extended to seven games, while Bazemore is missing his sixth consecutive contest, leaving L.A. thin […]

Wayne Ellington Returns To Action For Wednesday’s Game

Los Angeles Lakers small forward Wayne Ellington (illness) has been given the green light to get back into action for Wednesday's contest against the Grizzlies. Ellington missed one game due to an illness, but he will return for a favorable matchup vs. a Memphis defense that is allowing the opposition to knock down triples at […]

Jeremy Lamb Enters League’s Health And Safety Protocols

Indiana Pacers shooting guard/small forward Jeremy Lamb has been placed in the league's COVID-19 health and safety protocols, ruling him out indefinitely, beginning with Wednesday's game against Charlotte. Lamb had just been removed from the team's injury report Tuesday, with his return scuttled for the time being. Fantasy managers can eye added offensive usage for […]

Heat-Spurs Game Set For Wednesday Postponed

The contest between the Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs that was slated for Wednesday has been called off due to the Heat not meeting the requisite number of healthy players in order for a contest to move forward. Miami's depth chart has been hit hard by injuries and the league's health and safety protocols, […]

Jimmy Butler Remains Out Wednesday

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. His absence now brings the Heat to seven active players for this contest. They must bring players from their G-League organization up in order to have enough to play on Wednesday. However, none of them are expected […]

Derrick Jones Jr. Available On Wednesday

Chicago Bulls forward Derrick Jones Jr. (hamstring) is available for Wednesday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. He has missed each of the last three games while dealing with a hamstring strain. That being said, the Bulls might limit Jones during his first game back. The Hawks are extremely shorthanded, so they might not need much […]

Kevin Durant Expected To Play Thursday

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant is expected to suit up for Thursday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Both Durant and LaMarcus Aldridge plan to play in this contest, according to head coach Steve Nash. That being said, Bruce Brown should see his value take a significant hit. Patty Mills won't see as much usage either, which is […]

KZ Okpala Unavailable For Wednesday

Miami Heat forward KZ Okpala (wrist) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. The Heat reportedly signed guard Kyle Guy, but that still only puts their team to seven active players. Miami needs to get another active player by game time or this contest will be postponed. Tyler Hero and […]

Jaden McDaniels Performs Well Tuesday Night

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels posted a season-high 18 points on 7-for-11 shooting in Tuesday's loss to the Knicks, adding six rebounds, one steal and a career-high five blocks. He only missed from downtown, going 1-for-5 with the three-ball. McDaniels has looked good in recent games, with Minnesota forced to find alternative options in attack […]

Jimmy Butler Delivers Career-High 15 Assists

Miami Heat small forward Jimmy Butler scored 25 points and made a lot of plays for others with a career-high 15 assists in Tuesday's win over Washington. He came just two rebounds short of a triple-double and finished things off with two steals and two blocks, shooting 8-for-16 from the field and 9-for-9 at the […]

Andrew Wiggins Returns With 21 Points, Eight Rebounds

Golden State Warriors small forward Andrew Wiggins was back from health and safety protocols on Tuesday, notching 21 points with eight rebounds, one assist, two steals and one block in a narrow loss to Denver. He shot 8-for-20 from the field and 3-for-6 from downtown. Wiggins hadn't played since Dec. 17 and he missed four […]

Herbert Jones Scores Career-High 26 Points

New Orleans Pelicans small forward Herbert Jones led the offense in Tuesday's win over Cleveland, scoring a career-high 26 points on 10-for-18 shooting. He was 2-for-4 from behind the arc and 4-for-4 at the line, taking over the scoring from Brandon Ingram (Achilles). Jones was a beast on the defensive end as well with three […]

Derrick Jones Jr. Questionable Against Atlanta

Chicago Bulls forward Derrick Jones Jr. (hamstring) is questionable for Wednesday's bout versus the visiting Hawks. Jones has been plagued by a left hamstring strain, which relegated him to just five minutes throughout his previous five games. The team can certainly use his services, especially with Alex Caruso (foot) out and Lonzo Ball sidelined by […]

Miles Bridges Remains Out On Wednesday

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges remains listed as out ahead of Wednesday's matchup versus Indiana due to COVID-19 health and safety protocols. Bridges has played well this season, averaging 19.7 points throughout just over 36 minutes per game. Surely, replacing him won't be easy, although Jalen McDaniels will continue to try his best, with the […]

Caleb Martin Slides Into Starting Five

Miami Heat forward Caleb Martin will move into the starting five for Tuesday's game against the Washington Wizards. Max Strus is in protocols, so Martin will be asked to step up in his absence. Martin dropped 17 points during Sunday's contest, so there is some streaming appeal there. Fantasy managers should check and see if […]

Domantas Sabonis, Jeremy Lamb Set To Play Wednesday

Indiana Pacers power forward/center Domantas Sabonis (calf) and shooting guard/small forward Jeremy Lamb (wrist) have been removed from the injury report ahead of Wednesday's contest against Charlotte. Sabonis missed his first game of the season last week due to a calf ailment, but he was able to log 35 minutes Sunday en route to logging […]

Max Strus Lands In League’s Health And Safety Protocols

Miami Heat shooting guard/small forward Max Strus was added to the league's health and safety protocols just prior to tip-off Tuesday vs. Washington, ruling him out indefinitely. Strus has enjoyed a resurgent December, specifically over his past five games, which have seen him average 22.6 points and 5.2 boards per outing while shooting 44.4% from […]

Deni Avdija Draws Start For Tuesday’s Game

Washington Wizards small forward Deni Avdija has been bumped into the starting five for Tuesday's contest against the Heat. Aaron Holiday had started each of the prior two outings without Bradley Beal (health and safety protocols) in the mix, but Avdija now joins Corey Kispert as a recent addition to the starting lineup. Avdija's two […]