Rudy Gay Makes Season Debut With 20 Points

After recovering from offseason surgery, Utah Jazz forward Rudy Gay had a successful season debut on Thursday. In a 119-103 win over the Toronto Raptors, Gay played 18 minutes while recording 20 points, five rebounds, five three-pointers, and two assists. The veteran forward went 7-for-8 from the floor, 5-for-6 from three-point land, and 1-for-2 from […]

Gary Trent Jr. Drops Season-High 31 Points

In a tough 119-103 road loss to the Utah Jazz, Toronto guard Gary Trent Jr. led the points-scoring charge for a banged-up Raptors unit. Missing OG Anunoby (hip), Trent played 33 minutes, making 12 of 18 shots for a season-high 31 points. For good measure, the former Portland player added five three-pointers, three assists, two […]

Will Barton Battles Through Injury With 19-9-8 Line

Before Thursday's 103-89 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, Denver Nuggets wing Will Barton (back) was doubtful for the contest. However, he was upgraded to active for the game and produced, arguably, his best outing of the year. In 34 minutes, Barton scored 19 points on 7-for-14 shooting, with nine rebounds, eight assists, and four three-pointers. […]

Nicolas Batum Sitting Out Thursday

Los Angeles Clippers forward Nicolas Batum (Achilles) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. The veteran forward will sit this one out due to Achilles soreness. This shouldn't come as a big surprise since Batum was listed as doubtful coming into the game. Terance Mann (ankle) will play and resume his […]

Cedi Osman Tagged As Questionable For Thursday

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Cedi Osman (back) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Golden State Warriors. It appears Osman is a late addition to the injury report due to back spasms. This is not good news for fantasy managers who are streaming Osman. He was able to play 19 minutes on Wednesday, but […]

OG Anunoby To Miss Significant Time

Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby (hip) is going to be out "a while," according to head coach Nick Nurse. The organization didn't go into detail or give a timetable for when Anunoby could return from this hip-pointer issue. It's tough to tell how Nurse is going to change the rotation. Chris Boucher figures to benefit […]

Will Barton Questionable For Thursday

Denver Nuggets forward Will Barton (back) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. There has been a lot of uncertainty surrounding Barton's status lately. He continues to nurse a lower back issue, but head coach Mike Malone mentioned Barton could be sidelined for the foreseeable future. In the meantime, Bones Hyland […]

Anthony Edwards Leads Timberwolves With 26 Points

In Minnesota's 107-97 win over Sacramento, Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards maintained his hot start to his sophomore season. In 40 minutes, the 2020 No. 1 overall pick painted the box score with 26 points, five rebounds, four three-pointers, one assist, and one steal. It was the sixth 20-point outing of the month for Edwards, and […]

Khris Middleton Returns With Rusty 16 Points

On Wednesday, the Milwaukee Bucks welcomed back forward Khris Middleton after a two and a half week absence. In a 109-102 win over the Lakers, Middleton played 30 minutes while adding 16 points, six assists, five rebounds, two three-pointers, and a steal to his team's box score. The two-time All-Star went 4-for-12 from the floor […]

Luguentz Dort Continues Scoring Streak With 34 Points

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Luguentz Dort started Wednesday night against Houston with 11 first-quarter points and ended up as the leading scorer in a 101-89 win with 34 points on 14-for-22 shooting. He sank four triples with 11 attempts and collected eight rebounds with two assists, one block and one turnover in 37 minutes. Somebody […]

Jimmy Butler Returns With A 30-Point Triple-Double

Miami Heat small forward Jimmy Butler ended a three-game absence with a fantastic performance on Wednesday, notching a game-high 31 points with 10 rebounds and 10 assists in a 113-98 win over New Orleans. He shot 10-for-18 from the field and 10-for-12 at the line in 37 minutes of action, adding one block to his […]

Justise Winslow Ruled Out For Thursday’s Game

LA Clippers small forward Justise Winslow (personal) will miss his third straight game Thursday as he deals with a personal matter. Winslow has been lightly used off the bench for the vast majority of the year, logging north of 20 minutes played just twice. Still only 25 years old, Winslow has shown an ability to […]

Andre Iguodala Will Miss Thursday’s Contest

Golden State Warriors small forward Andre Iguodala (hip) has been ruled out for Thursday's matchup with Cleveland due to injury management for his left hip. Iguodala, 37, has played a consistent bench role for Golden State to begin the year, traditionally playing 19-25 minutes on a nightly basis. His scoring average (3.8) is on pace […]

Matisse Thybulle, Danny Green Remain Out For Thursday

Philadelphia 76ers small forwards Matisse Thybulle and Danny Green (hamstring) have been ruled out for Thursday's game against Denver. Thybulle's absence will mark his seventh straight contest missed as he remains in the league's health and safety protocols, while a balky hamstring has popped up again for Green. Shake Milton drew the start without either man […]

Rudy Gay Likely To Make Season Debut Thursday

Utah Jazz small/power forward Rudy Gay (heel) has been listed as probable to take the floor for Thursday's game against Toronto, which would mark both his season and team debut. Gay has shifted primarily into a reserve role over the past few seasons, but he has proven to still be an adept scorer when given […]

Nicolas Batum Unlikely To Suit Up Thursday

LA Clippers small/power forward Nicolas Batum (Achilles) has been deemed doubtful to play in Thursday's game against the Grizzlies due to a sore right Achilles tendon. Batum has become an integral member of the Clippers' starting five this season, with his likely absence creating myriad issues for the team's rotation. With Marcus Morris Sr. (knee) […]

Norman Powell Cleared To Suit Up For Wednesday’s Game

Portland Trail Blazers small forward Norman Powell (ankle) is set to take the floor for Wednesday's contest against Chicago. Powell, who has battled a left ankle sprain, has finished with single-digit shot attempts in two of his last three outings, averaging 10.7 points per game in that span. His presence in the rotation keeps Nassir […]

OG Anunoby Picks Up Questionable Tag For Thursday

Toronto Raptors small forward OG Anunoby (hip) has been tagged as questionable for Thursday's game against Utah due to a left hip pointer. Coming into play Wednesday, Anunoby was tied for the second-most minutes per game (37.3) in the league, trailing only teammate Fred VanVleet (38.8). An absence would funnel larger offensive roles to all […]

Josh Okogie Ruled Out For Wednesday’s Contest

Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Josh Okogie (back) will miss Wednesday's game against the Kings due to back spasms. After opening the year among the starting five, Okogie has shifted into a sparsely used bench role, averaging just 13.4 minutes per game over his last five contests. Known primarily for his defensive acumen, the 23-year-old's offensive […]

Bogdan Bogdanovic, Kevin Huerter Cleared To Play Wednesday

Atlanta Hawks point/shooting guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (ankle) and shooting guard/small forward Kevin Huerter (hamstring) have been given the thumbs up to take the floor for Wednesday's game against the Celtics. Atlanta will continue to have its full allotment of weapons on the wing with Bogdanovic and Huerter active, although the Serbian remains the more appealing […]

Khris Middleton Back In Action Versus Lakers

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton will return for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. He has missed eight straight games while he was quarantined due to COVID-19, but he is back in action on Wednesday. It's assumed that Middleton would be fully active without any limitations. His return should mean less minutes and usage […]

Jimmy Butler Returning On Wednesday

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (ankle) is active for Wednesday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. The superstar forward has missed each of the last three games. However, it sounds like Butler is back in action and there is no indication that he'll be limited. Butler should do the heavy lifting on offense with Bam […]

Gordon Hayward Active On Wednesday

Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward (hamstring) will play during Wednesday's game against the Washington Wizards. He has been dealing with a hamstring issue, but was in no real danger of missing this game. Hayward had two full days to rest and should be completely fine for this contest. He has scored 20 points or more […]

Jimmy Butler Could Sit Out Wednesday

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (ankle) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. He has missed each of the last three games while dealing with a right ankle sprain. Fantasy managers will likely have to wait until shootaround for more information on Butler. His absence would be a higher usage […]

Fantasy Basketball Dynasty Risers - Week 5

Welcome back fantasy basketballers! We’re four weeks into the season now. Hopefully, your teams are sticking in the race. Or if you’re using this year to plummet in the standings for a top pick next year, then hopefully they aren’t! In this weekly column, I will be highlighting four players whose dynasty stock has risen […]

Paul George Gets To The Free-Throw Line 13 Times

In a 106-92 win over San Antonio, Clippers forward Paul George led his team to score 34 points. In 34 minutes, he also added nine rebounds, four assists, two steals, and two three-pointers. The All-NBA talent only shot 10-for-24 from the field and 2-for-9 from deep, but he got to the line 13 times. In […]

Bojan Bogdanovic Leads Jazz With Season-High 27 Points

In a blowout 120-85 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, Utah Jazz forward Bojan Bogdanovic led his team in scoring. In 27 minutes, the sharpshooting wing scored 27 points on 9-for-12 shooting, with six rebounds, two assists, and five three-pointers. He's now scored 26 and 27 points in back-to-back games to set new season-highs after not […]

Khris Middleton Probable Versus Lakers

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton is listed as probable for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. It was assumed Middleton would return on Wednesday, and this report basically confirms it. Fantasy managers should expect Middleton back in the starting five on Wednesday. His return should push Pat Connaughton to the bench and give less […]

LeBron James Could Return On Friday

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (abdominal) has a chance of returning against the Boston Celtics on Friday. Last week, there were reports saying James could miss up to a month of action. However, head coach Frank Vogel recently said that the superstar forward is considered day-to-day right now. It sounds like James is making […]

Josh Hart Finds His Way To A Double-Double

New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward Josh Hart shot a horrible 3-for-13 from the field in Monday's loss to the Wizards but still managed to register a double-double with 13 points and a game-high 12 rebounds. He collected almost half of his points with 6-for-6 shooting at the charity stripe. Hart delivered five assists with three turnovers […]