Khris Middleton Returns To The Lineup With 23 Points
Milwaukee Bucks small forward Khris Middleton returned from a knee injury with a 23-point effort in Wednesday's 126-106 win over the Rockets. He shot 7-for-17 from the field and 8-for-9 at the charity stripe with a 1-for-5 record from deep, finishing things off with three rebounds, six assists, one steal and zero turnovers in 28 […]
Cam Reddish Scores Career-High 34 Points
Atlanta Hawks small forward Cam Reddish had a big game against Orlando on Wednesday, leading all scorers with a career-high 34 points on 11-for-23 shooting. He hit six of 10 shots from deep and had a 6-for-8 night at the foul line with four rebounds, four assists and two blocks. Reddish made his first start […]
Jaylen Brown Leads The Charge On Wednesday With 34 Points
Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown cooked up a second consecutive 30-point game on Wednesday, leading all scorers with 34 points in a 111-101 win over Cleveland. He shot 12-for-22 from the field and 5-for-10 from outside with a 5--for-5 record at the line. Brown put in plenty of work in every category, adding six rebounds […]
Gordon Hayward Will Return To Action Thursday
Charlotte Hornets small forward Gordon Hayward (back) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Thursday's matchup vs. Denver. Hayward missed his first game of the year Monday due to a back ailment, which allowed Kelly Oubre Jr. to slide into the starting five. Hayward racked up sizable minutes totals to begin December, but […]
Danny Green Lands In COVID-19 Health And Safety Protocols
Philadelphia 76ers small forward Danny Green has been placed in the league's COVID-19 health and safety protocols, ruling him out for Thursday's contest against Atlanta. The timing couldn't be worse for Green, who logged 40 minutes in each of his last two games. The absence of the team's sharpshooter is likely to pave the way […]
Aaron Gordon, JaMychal Green Good To Go Against Thunder
Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (hamstring) and forward/center JaMychal Green (ankle, knee) will be available Wednesday night against the Thunder. The latter returns from a three-game absence. Oklahoma City is a weak defensive team that also doesn't rebound the ball well, so Gordon finds himself in a good spot to perform. Green is logging backup […]
Bogdan Bogdanovic Returns To Action Against Orlando
Atlanta Hawks guard/forward Bogdan Bogdanovic (ankle) will end an eight-game absence on Wednesday against Orlando. He's rejoining the lineup in a situation where a number of his teammates, including top scorer Trae Young, are unavailable because of health and safety protocols, so Bogdanovic should be in a very active role in the contest. The Magic […]
Kevin Huerter Enters Health And Safety Protocols
Atlanta Hawks guard/forward Kevin Huerter will be unavailable for Wednesday's matchup against Orlando because of health and safety protocols. There are now a total of six Hawks players missing because of the protocols. Huerter has averaged over 33 minutes a night this month, so he'll be a pretty big miss for Atlanta. Cam Reddish should […]
Jimmy Butler Won't Suit Up On Thursday
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (tailbone) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Detroit Pistons. Butler continues to sit out alongside Markieff Morris (whiplash) and neither have timetable for their returns to the court. In the meantime, Max Strus and Gabe Vincent have been asked to step up in the rotation. Strus is […]
Joe Johnson Signs With Celtics
The Boston Celtics have agreed to a deal with forward Joe Johnson on a 10-day contract. All these COVID protocol absences are forcing teams to sign extra players. The Celtics have decided to bring in 40-year-old Johnson to their roster. The seven-time All-Star is one of the greatest scorers of this generation. Obviously, Johnson is […]
LeBron James Finishes Tuesday's Loss With 34 Points
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James scored a game-high 34 points on outstanding 13-for-19 shooting in Tuesday's loss to Phoenix. He finished 2-for-5 from outside and 6-for-6 at the charity stripe, adding seven rebounds and two assists to his line with two steals and two turnovers. James is having a huge month, but the team […]
Sterling Brown Bags A Double-Double In Tuesday's Start
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Sterling Brown was elevated into the starting unit on Tuesday against Minnesota, and he had a good performance with 12 points and 11 rebounds in a 114-102 win. Brown also notched three assists while shooting 5-for-8 from the field and 2-for-4 from downtown. Dallas has lost a lot of players to various […]
Brandon Ingram Has A Big Second Half In Tuesday's Win
New Orleans Pelicans small forward Brandon Ingram scored 24 of his 28 points in the second half in Tuesday's win over Portland, adding eight rebounds and eight assists with three turnovers in 37 minutes. He shot 12-for-22 from the field and 2-for-7 from behind the arc. Ingram is currently on a nice scoring tear and […]
Duncan Robinson Matches Season High With 26 Points
Miami Heat guard/forward Duncan Robinson was in great form on Tuesday against the Pacers, matching his season high with 26 points on 10-for-16 shooting. He hit an outstanding 6-for-10 from deep and completed his line with one rebound, one assist and one turnover across 30 minutes of play. It would've been nice if Robinson had […]
Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot Questionable For Wednesday
Atlanta Hawks small forward Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot (illness) has been listed as questionable to play in Wednesday's contest against Orlando. Luwawu-Cabarrot has enjoyed an eight-game stint with the starting group, although only two of those outings have resulted in double-digit points production. Utilized far more for his defensive acumen, Luwawu-Cabarrot is a DFS tournament asset at […]
Rodney Hood, Wesley Matthews Set For Return Wednesday
Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard Rodney Hood (Achilles) and small forward Wesley Matthews have been lifted from the injury report ahead of Wednesday's matchup against Houston. Hood missed one game due to an Achilles ailment and has played a limited role among the team's second unit for the past month, having scored in double digits just […]
Aaron Gordon, JaMychal Green Questionable To Play Wednesday
Denver Nuggets small/power forward Aaron Gordon (hamstring) and power forward/center JaMychal Green (ankle) have been deemed questionable to suit up for Wednesday's game against Oklahoma City. Gordon has yet to miss a contest this season, while Green has been sidelined for the past three outings with a sprained right ankle. An absence from either member […]
Nassir Little Won't Play Against Pelicans
Portland Trail Blazers forward Nassir Little (illness) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. He was listed as questionable earlier in the day due to a non-COVID related illness. However, the Blazers have decided to give him the day off to rest. His next chance to play would be on […]
Khris Middleton Available For Wednesday
Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (knee) will play during Wednesday's game against the Houston Rockets. This is great news with the Bucks having multiple players sidelined due to safety protocols. That being said, Middleton should be asked to carry a heavy load on offense during his first game back. He is certainly worth a look […]
Talen Horton-Tucker, Dwight Howard Returning On Tuesday
Los Angeles Lakers forward Talen Horton-Tucker and center Dwight Howard have cleared the league's protocols. That means, both players are available for Tuesday's game against the Phoenix Suns. Horton-Tucker should immediately move into the starting five with the Lakers shorthanded. He'll have plenty of streaming appeal and DFS value for this one. Also, Howard should […]
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Lands In COVID-19 Protocols
Washington Wizards forward Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has been placed in the league's health and safety protocols. Another victim to protocols, which will force Deni Avdija into the starting five. Avdija has been producing top-90 value over the last two weeks. He is someone that needs to be rostered right now with the Wizards shorthanded. He is […]
Clint Capela, Danilo Gallinari Enter COVID-19 Protocols
Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela and forward Danilo Gallinari have entered the league's health and safety protocols. Both players will join Trae Young on the sideline and leave the Hawks shorthanded going forward. The absence of Capela should mean more minutes for Onyeka Okongwu and Gorgui Dieng. Both could be possible streaming options, assuming Capela […]
Nassir Little Possibly Out On Tuesday
Portland Trail Blazers forward Nassir Little (illness) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Little is dealing with a non-COVID illness that could force him out of this contest. That being said, Robert Covington could move into the starting five and have plenty of streaming appeal. Also, Ben McLemore could […]
Paul George Returns To Action With 25 Points
Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George was back from a five-game absence on Monday and led the team with 25 points in a 116-92 loss against San Antonio. He added six rebounds and six assists to his tally with three steals and four turnovers, shooting 8-for-18 from the field and 3-for-9 from three-point range. George […]
Miles Bridges Grabs A 21-Point, 11-Rebound Double-Double
Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges struggled with his shot in Monday's loss to Utah but ended up producing a double-double with 21 points and a season-high 11 rebounds. He finished with 8-for-20 shooting from the field and had a poor 2-for-9 outing from downtown. The 23-year-old completed his line with four assists, one steal and […]
DeMar DeRozan Posts 26 Points In Monday's Win
Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan enjoyed another fine night on Monday, following up his Sunday's 38-point effort against the Lakers with a game-high 26 points in a 133-118 win over Houston. He finished with 11-for-18 shooting from the field and went 4-for-4 at the charity stripe with three rebounds, six assists and zero turnovers across […]
Jaylen Brown Leads Celtics In Scoring Versus Sixers
Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown led the team's offense in Monday's loss to Philadelphia, scoring 30 points on 9-for-22 shooting. He went 9-for-10 at the line and hit 3-for-9 from deep, adding five rebounds and four assists to his tally with two steals and three turnovers. Jayson Tatum mostly leads the charge for Boston, but […]
Paul George Considered Questionable For Monday's Action
Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George (elbow) is listed as questionable for Monday's clash with San Antonio. He's sat out five consecutive games with a right elbow strain, and many of the Clippers fringe players have picked up the slack. Luke Kennard has produced a few very good performances in the starting unit, and even […]
Kelly Oubre Jr. Fills In For Gordon Hayward In Starting Unit
Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Kelly Oubre Jr. will make his 10th start of the season on Monday against Utah, replacing Gordon Hayward (back). The former Jazz star was doubtful for the game and couldn't make it in the end. Oubre Jr. has averaged 18.9 points, 5.6 rebounds and two assists as a starter this season. He […]
Derrick Jones Jr. Out At Least Two Games
Chicago Bulls forward Derrick Jones Jr. (hamstring) has been ruled out for at least the next two games. Head coach Billy Donovan mentioned his hamstring injury wasn't too bad, so that's good to hear. The organization plans to re-evaluate Jones after the next two games. Alfonzo McKinnie could be involved in the rotation, but wouldn't […]