Michael Porter Jr. Has Rejoined Team
Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. has finally rejoined his teammates after being in the NBA's health and safety protocols due to COVID-19. As of right now, Porter is considered questionable for Friday's game against the Phoenix Suns. He's expected to be under a minutes limit since he has not taken the court in weeks. Will […]
Paul George Posts Double-Double With 12 Assists
Los Angeles Clippers small forward Paul George filled the stat sheet in the team's 115-96 win over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night. He shot 8-for-14 from the field, including 2-for-5 from deep, and scored 19 points to go along with a season-high 12 assists, seven rebounds, two blocks and a steal. He also had […]
Kawhi Leonard Drops 32 Points With Six Steals
Los Angeles Clippers small forward Kawhi Leonard notched his third 30-point game of the year on Wednesday night against the Sacramento Kings. He shot 13-of-22 from the field, including 3-for-5 from downtown, and racked up 32 points to go along with five assists, three rebounds and a season-high six steals. Leonard has seen some of […]
Jaylen Brown Scores 26 Points
Boston Celtics small forward Jaylen Brown recorded 26 points, five rebounds, and three assists in 33 minutes during Wednesday's loss to the 76ers. In seven of the past eight games, Brown has scored at least 21 points and has been terrific overall while Jayson Tatum is out due to COVID-19. The 24-year-old has been sensational […]
Myles Turner Out, Jeremy Lamb In Wednesday
Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (hand) will not play against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday, but guard/forward Jeremy Lamb (knee) will be making his season debut. Turner's absence will push Domantas Sabonis over to the five and allow Doug McDermott to get more run in the starting lineup. It is yet to be seen if […]
Cam Reddish, De'Andre Hunter Both Out Wednesday
Atlanta Hawks guards/forwards Cam Reddish (knee) and De'Andre Hunter (knee) will not suit up Wednesday against the Detroit Pistons. Both players were game-time decisions ahead of the contest before being downgraded to doubtful and then out before tip-off. The Hawks will be extremely thin on the wing with Danilo Gallinari (ankle) and Bogdan Bogdanovic (knee) […]
Andrew Wiggins Questionable Versus Spurs
Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins (knee) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. Losing Wiggins would be a shame after he's coming off his best shooting performance of the season. Wiggins is dealing with right knee soreness, so the team might wait to see how he feels pregame. His […]
Jayson Tatum Sitting Out On Wednesday
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum did not travel with the team and has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers due to COVID-19. However, Tatum was able to practice on Wednesday back in Boston. Head coach Brad Stevens is giving Tatum a 50/50 chance of suiting up for Friday's contest. Until then, Semi […]
Patrick Williams Sits Out Of Wednesday's Practice
Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams (hip) did some running, but did not suit up for Wednesday's practice. He sat out of their last contest due to hip stiffness and is questionable for Friday's contest. Luckily, Chandler Hutchinson is expected to suit up for the first time in the new year. Otto Porter (back) is banged […]
Luguentz Dort Knocks Down Trio Of Triples In Defeat
Oklahoma City Thunder shooting guard/small forward Luguentz Dort did not enter his second NBA campaign with the reputation of being a long-range marksman, but after knocking down three triples in Tuesday's loss to the Nuggets, his continued stroke from long range has become undeniable. Dort went for a team-high 20 points in defeat, but his […]
Evan Fournier Listed As Questionable Wednesday
Orlando Magic guard/forward Evan Fournier (back) is listed as questionable Wednesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Fournier participated in a non-contact practice Tuesday, but head coach Steve Clifford stated the players' participation does not necessarily mean they are slated to return. It is looking more like another absence for Fournier unless he can heal overnight. Dwayne […]
Jeremy Lamb Listed As Questionable Wednesday
Indiana Pacers guard/forward Jeremy Lamb (knee) is listed as questionable Wednesday against the Dallas Mavericks. Lamb tore his ACL back in February 2020, but has been fully practicing for a couple weeks now and could make his season debut Wednesday. The Pacers are without T.J. Warren (foot) and Caris Levert (kidney) indefinitely so Lamb would […]
Denver Hopes To Have Michael Porter Jr. Back Friday
Denver Nuggets small/power forward Michael Porter Jr. has been ruled out for Tuesday's contest versus the Thunder, but the team is optimistic about having him back for Friday's matchup with Phoenix. Porter has not played since Dec. 29 due to the league's health and safety protocols, having gotten off to a strong start to the […]
Joe Ingles Returns To Questionable Status For Tuesday
Utah Jazz small forward Joe Ingles (Achilles) is back on the team's injury report ahead of Tuesday's contest versus New Orleans due to a sore right Achilles. Ingles has missed each of the team's three previous games, as well as four of their last five, due to the injury. Jordan Clarkson has taken on an […]
Patrick Williams Will Miss Monday’s Game
Chicago Bulls small/power forward Patrick Williams (hip) has been ruled out for Monday's contest versus the Rockets as he battles a hip contusion. Williams' health status has steadily slid since Sunday, with Garrett Temple entering the starting five in his place. Otto Porter (back) has also been ruled out, meaning that Thaddeus Young is likely […]
Josh Richardson Remains Without Timetable To Return
Dallas Mavericks shooting guard/small forward Josh Richardson has cleared quarantine under the league's COVID-19 protocols, but he does not yet have an update as to when he could return to action, per head coach Rick Carlisle. Richardson has not played since Jan. 7, with multiple members of the team's wings having rotated through the starting […]
Sterling Brown Ruled Out For Monday’s Game
Houston Rockets shooting guard/small forward Sterling Brown (leg) has been deemed unavailable for Monday's contest versus the Bulls due to a leg injury. His absence has left the Rockets' backcourt and wing thinner than anticipated, as John Wall (knee) and Danuel House Jr. (health protocols) have been ruled out as well. Despite an uptick in […]
Wizards-Hornets Contest Postponed Wednesday
The Washington Wizards and Charlotte Hornets matchup that was set to take place Wednesday has been postponed due to new positive COVID-19 tests among the Wizards' roster. The team has now had seven players test positive for the virus, which has kept them off the floor for the past week. It's unclear when Washington could […]
Tim Hardaway Jr. Gets Green Light To Suit Up Monday
Dallas Mavericks shooting guard/small forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (groin) has been cleared to play in Monday's contest versus Toronto despite battling a strained left groin that caused a one-game absence. As the Mavericks continue to be short-handed on the wing due to the league's health and safety protocols, Hardaway should see an increased offensive workload. […]
Rodney Hood Produces 21 Points As Starter
Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Rodney Hood replaced C.J. McCollum (foot) in the starting unit on Monday against San Antonio, and he had a very good performance with 21 points in 25 minutes. Hood shot 9-for-14 from the field, including 2-for-6 from downtown, and his line also included two rebounds, two assists, and one steal. According […]
Otto Porter Will Miss Monday’s Contest
Chicago Bulls small/power forward Otto Porter (back) has been ruled out for Monday's game versus Houston due to a strained lower back. Porter's absence will be his second of the year, paving the way for Thaddeus Young to see an increased role off the bench behind both Patrick Williams (hip) and Lauri Markkanen. Porter has […]
De'Andre Hunter Bounces Back With 25 Points
Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter had a 3-for-9 shooting performance in his last game but put it behind him during Monday's 108-97 win over Minnesota. Hunter scored 25 points with four rebounds, three triples, three steals and two assists in 37 minutes. He got back to his usual level of involvement in the offense, recording […]
Cam Reddish Picks Up Questionable Tag For Monday
Atlanta Hawks shooting guard/small forward Cam Reddish (knee) has been listed as questionable to suit up for Monday's game versus Minnesota due to a left knee contusion. Reddish missed the team's last outing, allowing Kevin Huerter to rejoin the starting five. Having gone for at least 20 points with four made triples in two of […]
Sterling Brown Questionable To Return For Monday’s Game
Houston Rockets shooting guard/small forward Sterling Brown has been deemed questionable to get back into the mix for Monday's contest versus the Bulls as he works through the league's health and safety protocols. Brown missed Saturday's game, which would have been another potential fantasy boon, following a 23-point showing in his first start of the […]
Eric Gordon, DeMarcus Cousins Likely To Return Monday
Houston Rockets shooting guard/small forward Eric Gordon (leg) and center DeMarcus Cousins (ankle) have been tagged as probable to suit up for Monday's contest versus the Bulls. Gordon's absence would end at two games due to leg soreness, while Cousins missed just one outing with an ankle ailment. The Rockets had been severely short-handed without […]
Jimmy Butler, Avery Bradley Continue Absences Monday
Miami Heat shooting guard/small forward Jimmy Butler and shooting guard Avery Bradley have been ruled out for their fourth straight contest Monday against Detroit due to the league's health and safety protocols. At this stage, just Butler and Bradley remain from the Heat's recent absences due to COVID-19 related issues, with their return date far […]
Victor Oladipo Will Make Rockets Debut Monday
Houston Rockets shooting guard/small forward Victor Oladipo has been given the green light to make his team debut during Monday's game versus the Bulls. Oladipo has had to wait for his trade to officially be processed, but is now set to take the floor for the first time in a week. Without John Wall (knee) […]
Sixers-Thunder Contest Set For Sunday Waived Off
The Philadelphia 76ers and Oklahoma City Thunder will not take the court Sunday night due to Philly not meeting the requisite number of available players (eight) under the league's health and safety protocols. While the 76ers are down multiple players due to injury (Joel Embiid, Mike Scott), the team is also facing COVID-19 contact tracing […]
Taurean Prince Expected To Have Role In Cleveland
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Taurean Prince was acquired along with Jarrett Allen in part of a four-team trade. The Cavs are lacking talent on the wings, so possibly Prince could be beneficial for them. Cavs GM Koby Altman said Prince can be a capable 3-and-D player for this roster. Prince wasn't able to have much value […]
Jerami Grant Scores Team-High 24 Points Against Heat
Detroit Pistons forward Jerami Grant scored a team-best 24 points in Saturday's 120-100 victory against the Heat. Grant added nine rebounds, six assists, four blocks and two steals on 10-of-19 shooting from the field and 3-of-6 shooting from deep in the contest. Grant has scored 20-plus points in 11 consecutive games, making the 26-year-old an […]