Josh Jackson Leads Pistons In Scoring Thursday Night
Detroit Pistons guard/forward Josh Jackson continued his recent productive run with a team-high 18 points in Thursday's loss to Indiana, shooting 6-for-10 from the field and 6-for-8 at the foul line. He added a team-high eight rebounds, four assists, and one steal. On the downside, Jackson didn't hit a single three-pointer in the game and […]
Jimmy Butler Notches Triple-Double
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler posted 27 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists in 39 minutes during Thursday's victory over Houston. Butler now has a triple-double or double-double in the past three games and has posted at least 26 points in the past two games. The forward will face a tough challenge on Saturday against […]
CJ Elleby Ruled Out For Thursday’s Contest
Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard/small forward CJ Elleby (illness) will miss Thursday's game against the 76ers due to an illness. Elleby scored a career-high 15 points last Thursday when the two teams faced off, but that came with Damian Lillard unavailable, which opened up additional upside for all healthy Blazers. Aside from that showing, Elleby […]
Nassir Little Cleared To Return Thursday On Minutes Cap
Portland Trail Blazers small/power forward Nassir Little (knee) has been given the green light to get back in action on his birthday for Thursday's game versus Philadelphia, but head coach Terry Stotts confirmed that the second-year wing would be facing a minutes restriction. Little's last outing saw him go for a career-high 30 points, but […]
Gary Harris, P.J. Dozier Out Friday, Without Timetable For Return
Denver Nuggets shooting guards/small forwards Gary Harris (groin) and P.J. Dozier (hamstring) will miss Friday's contest against the Thunder. Neither player has taken the floor this month, and having been ruled out in excess of 24 hours prior to tip-off, they're likely not on track to return in the immediate future. Will Barton and Michael […]
Brandon Clarke Headlines Three Grizzlies Out For Friday
Memphis Grizzlies power forward/center Brandon Clarke (calf), shooting guard/small forward Desmond Bane (personal), and point/shooting guard De'Anthony Melton (shoulder) have all been ruled out for Friday's game versus the Lakers. Clarke's absence marks his fourth straight contest out of the mix, with Bane having stepped into the starting five in his place. With Memphis down […]
Cole Anthony, Evan Fournier Headline Magic Absences Thursday
Orlando Magic point guard Cole Anthony (shoulder) and shooting guard/small forward Evan Fournier (back) are among a group of Magic players unavailable to suit up Thursday versus Golden State. Guard/forward Michael Carter-Williams (foot) and forward Al-Farouq Aminu (knee) are also out, leaving the team's backcourt and wing tremendously short-handed. Frank Mason III figures to see […]
Semi Ojeleye Makes Second Start Of Season Thursday
Boston Celtics small/power forward Semi Ojeleye has been bumped into the starting five for Thursday's game versus the Raptors. Ojeleye has held down a consistent role with the second unit, but he has not scored more than six points in an outing since Jan. 15, which makes him a tenuous DFS asset. Tristan Thompson has […]
Maurice Harkless Cleared To Suit Up Thursday
Miami Heat small/power forward Maurice Harkless (thigh) has been given the thumbs up to play in Thursday's game against the Rockets, marking a return to action for the first time since Jan. 23. Harkless has combined for just 12 points across his first nine contests, an indication of the minimal role that he has played […]
OG Anunoby, Yuta Watanabe Remain Out Thursday
Toronto Raptors small/power forwards OG Anunoby (calf) and Yuta Watanabe (ankle) have both been ruled out for Thursday's contest versus the Celtics. Anunoby appears to be progressing toward a return in the near future, as he has joined the team on its road trip, but Toronto will remain thin on the wing for at least […]
Hamidou Diallo Notches Second Straight Double-Double
Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Hamidou Diallo scored 15 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in the team's 114-113 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night. This was Diallo's second-straight double-double. He also had five assists and two blocks in the game. He struggled with his shot a bit in this game, going […]
Kyle Anderson Scores Team-High 27 Points
Memphis Grizzlies forward Kyle Anderson hit a career-high six triples and scored a team-high 27 points in Wednesday's win over Charlotte. He had a 6-for-8 record from deep on 10-for-14 overall shooting. Anderson also picked up three assists, two rebounds, and one block. His overall line was actually a bit of a disappointment, as Anderson […]
LeBron James Scores 25 Points And Adds Seven Assists
Los Angeles Lakers small forward LeBron James helped lead the team to victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder for the second time in three days on Wednesday. James shot 9-for-20 from the field and 4-for-4 from the line. He hit three three-pointers and scored a team-high 25 points. He also added seven assists, six rebounds […]
Michael Porter Jr. Scores 19 Points Against Cavs
Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. scored 19 points on 6-for-10 shooting in Wednesday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. In addition, he grabbed five rebounds and dished out two assists. Porter was 4-for-7 from three and also posted two steals and two blocks. He'll face the Thunder on Friday, who allow opponents to make the […]
Kawhi Leonard Pours In Season-High 36 Points
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard was unstoppable against the Timberwolves on Wednesday night. Leonard dropped a season-high 36 points with eight rebounds, five assists, five treys, two steals, and a block in a 119-112 comeback victory. Minnesota had no answers for the star forward defensively, as he helped power a big second-half comeback for […]
Oklahoma City Returns Kenrich Williams To Starting Five
Oklahoma City Thunder point guard/small forward Kenrich Williams has been elevated back to the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Lakers due to the team's sheer lack of depth in the backcourt. Williams' minutes have skyrocketed as of late, having averaged 8.7 points and 7.0 boards over 32.1 minutes in his last three contests. […]
Abdel Nader Will Miss Wednesday’s Game
Phoenix Suns small forward Abdel Nader (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's contest versus the Bucks due to a persistent ankle injury. Nader will have now missed three games in a row, with E'Twaun Moore a candidate to potentially snag extra minutes in Nader's absence. Despite having been aggressively offensively during his run with […]
Nassir Little Earns Questionable Tag For Thursday
Portland Trail Blazers small/power forward Nassir Little (knee) has been bumped up to questionable to play in Thursday's game versus Philadelphia as he works through a sprained left knee. Little has missed each of the team's past four contests due to the ailment, having scored a career-high 30 points in his most recent outing on […]
Bruce Brown Jumps Back Into Starting Five Wednesday
Brooklyn Nets shooting guard/small forward Bruce Brown is among the starting lineup for Wednesday's contest versus Indiana, taking the place of Kevin Durant, who remains out due to the league's health and safety protocols. Brown started the second half of Tuesday's game and finished just a rebound shy of a double-double, indicating the upside that […]
Evan Fournier, Al-Farouq Aminu Questionable For Thursday
Orlando Magic shooting guard/small forward Evan Fournier (back) and power forward Al-Farouq Aminu (knee) have been deemed questionable to suit up for Thursday's contest versus Golden State. Fournier continues to work through back spasms, which have derailed his production and allowed Dwayne Bacon to take on a starting role. Aminu returned for the first time […]
Maurice Harkless Questionable To Play Thursday
Miami Heat forward Maurice Harkless (thigh) is questionable to play Thursday against the Houston Rockets. Harkless has not played since January 23rd with a thigh contusion, but has joined Miami on their upcoming road trip and could make a return this week. Harkless was on the fringe of the rotation when playing so there is […]
Danilo Gallinari Sees Minutes Cap Increased For Wednesday
Atlanta Hawks small/power forward Danilo Gallinari has had his minutes restriction increased to 30 for Wednesday's contest versus the Mavericks, which essentially means that he has no cap whatsoever, considering his current season high is 25. With De'Andre Hunter sidelined for the next 2-3 months, Gallinari is expected to see an increased offensive role. Known […]
OG Anunoby, Yuta Watanabe Will Miss Wednesday’s Game
Toronto Raptors small/power forwards OG Anunoby (calf) and Yuta Watanabe (ankle) have both been ruled out for Wednesday's contest versus the Wizards. For Anunoby, it'll mark his eighth consecutive absence, paving the way for Norman Powell to remain among the starting five, thereby making him a near must-roster asset in all season-long formats. Watanabe, who […]
Tobias Harris Posts Double-Double Against Kings
Philadelphia 76ers small forward Tobias Harris notched his third consecutive double-double in the team's win over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night. Harris scored 22 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. He shot 8-for-15 from the field and a perfect 4-for-4 from the free throw line in the game. He hit two threes and only had […]
Joe Ingles With 24 Points On Tuesday
Utah Jazz forward/guard Joe Ingles scored 24 points on 5-for-12 shooting in Tuesday's game against the Boston Celtics. In addition, he grabbed three rebounds and dished out six assists. Ingles was 5-for-11 from three and also went 9-for-10 from the free-throw line. He'll face the Bucks on Friday, who allow opponents to shoot the eighth-highest […]
Rudy Gay With 17 Points In Loss To Warriors
San Antonio Spurs forward Rudy Gay scored 17 points on 5-for-11 shooting in Tuesday's game against the Golden State Warriors. In addition, he grabbed six rebounds and dished out one assist. Gay was 3-for-6 from three and 4-for-4 from the free-throw line. He'll face the Hawks on Friday, who allow opponents to shoot the second-lowest […]
Kelly Oubre Jr. Inefficient But Posts Double-Double
Golden State Warriors guard/forward Kelly Oubre Jr. scored 12 points on just 4-for-14 shooting in Tuesday's win over the San Antonio Spurs. In addition, he grabbed 10 rebounds and dished out one assist. Oubre was 2-for-5 from three and recorded one steal as well. He'll face the Magic on Thursday, who allow opponents to shoot […]
Jimmy Butler Scores Game-High 26 Points With Full Line
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler scored a game-high 26 points in a 98-96 victory over the Knicks. Butler added nine rebounds, 10 assists, a triple, two blocks, and a steal in 36 minutes. He shot just 40 percent from the field but made his first three-pointer of the season and was very efficient at the […]
Jerami Grant Scores 32 Points In Second Straight Contest
Detroit Pistons forward Jerami Grant went for 32 points, five rebounds, four assists, and one block in 38 minutes during Tuesday's victory over Brooklyn. Grant is averaging a stellar 24 points per game this season and has posted at least 21 points in the past four contests. He has another chance to put up a […]
Devin Vassell Draws First Career Start Tuesday
San Antonio Spurs shooting guard/small forward Devin Vassell will enter the starting five for Tuesday's contest versus the Warriors. With Lonnie Walker IV (illness) returning, but not cleared for his usual workload, Vassell propels up to the starting group with Derrick White (rest) unavailable. Known for his defensive acumen, Vassell has averaged just 5.8 points […]