Eric Gordon Gets Thumbs Up To Play Tuesday
Houston Rockets shooting guard/small forward Eric Gordon (leg) has been deemed available for Tuesday's game against the Lakers after dealing with left leg tightness. Gordon has seen his production slide over the past two games, combining for just nine points in that stretch. His presence among the second unit caps the fantasy intrigue of Sterling […]
LeBron James, Anthony Davis Cleared To Play Tuesday
The Los Angeles Lakers will have the entirety of their traditional starting five available for Tuesday's contest against the Rockets, with LeBron James (ankle), Anthony Davis (adductor), and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (ankle) all getting the green light to suit up. James is yet to miss a game this season despite an early year ankle turn, while […]
Josh Okogie Picks Up Questionable Tag For Wednesday
Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard/small forward Josh Okogie (hamstring) has popped up on Wednesday's injury report as he continues to battle a hamstring ailment that forced him to miss six games. Okogie sounds as if he's closer to playing than sitting, but his minutes cap likely knocks him from fantasy consideration in most formats. Known for […]
Joe Ingles Misses Second Game Due To Achilles Issue Tuesday
Utah Jazz small forward Joe Ingles (Achilles) has been ruled out for Tuesday's contest versus Cleveland due to a sore right Achilles, marking his second absence in the team's past three games. Ingles has traditionally been difficult to keep off the floor, an indication of the severity of the issue. Utah kept its rotation fairly […]
Magic-Celtics Contest Set For Wednesday Postponed
The Boston Celtics have had a third consecutive contest postponed due to COVID-19 concerns, with Wednesday's game versus Orlando called off more than 24 hours in advance. Boston continues to undergo extensive contact tracing stemming from Jayson Tatum's positive test, with many players' individual statuses uncertain at this time. The NBA announced Tuesday updated and […]
Bogdan Bogdanovic Could Miss Multiple Weeks
Atlanta Hawks forward Bogdan Bogdanovic (knee) is going to be sidelined several weeks, according to general manager Travis Schlenk. It doesn't sound like the organization has given an exact timetable, but Bogdanovic will miss some time. Fantasy managers should stash him in an Injured Reserve spot until the Hawks reveal a firm timetable. Kevin Huerter […]
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Expected To Play Tuesday
Los Angeles Lakers forward Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (ankle) is listed as probable for Tuesday's game against the Houston Rockets. The Lakers are usually pretty loose with the injury report, so fantasy managers should expect Caldwell-Pope to suit up. He dropped seven points in 22 minutes on Sunday. He could be a deep league option, but is […]
Harrison Barnes Drops Season-High 30 Points On Indiana
Sacramento Kings small forward Harrison Barnes produced a season-high 30 points with eight rebounds in Monday's 127-122 victory over Indiana, shooting a superb 10-for-14 from the field and 2-for-3 behind the three-point line. He was perfect at the charity stripe with eight attempts and his work also included two assists and one block with one […]
Carmelo Anthony Comes Up Big For Portland
Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony played a big part in Monday's 112-111 victory over Toronto, scoring a season-high 20 points on 6-for-14 shooting. His performance included 13 fourth-quarter points, five rebounds, three assists, two steals, and two blocks. Melo, who shot 4-for-9 from downtown in the game, has averaged 25 minutes per night this […]
Khris Middleton Stays Hot In Blowout Win Over Magic
Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton continued his strong start to the season in a big win over Orlando. Middleton put up a 20-10 line with three assists, two triples, and a steal in 30 minutes. Here's how good Middleton has been- he's on pace for career-highs in points, rebounds, and assists while maintaining 50/40/90 shooting […]
Tobias Harris, Shake Milton On Track To Return Saturday
Philadelphia 76ers small/power forward Tobias Harris and point/shooting guard Shake Milton will have their next chance to suit up on Saturday versus Memphis, providing that they, Matisse Thybulle and Vincent Poirier all continue to test negative for COVID-19. The quartet have missed Philly's last two games and are set to miss the upcoming two as well, but with […]
Danuel House Jr. Unavailable For Tuesday’s Contest
Houston Rockets small forward Danuel House Jr. (back) has missed the past four games due to a back injury, but he has now been ruled out Tuesday against the Lakers due to the league's COVID-19 protocols. House has started all four games that he has been active for this season, but his offensive role has been […]
Joe Ingles Picks Up Questionable Tag For Tuesday
Utah Jazz small forward Joe Ingles (Achilles) has been placed back on the injury report with a questionable designation for Tuesday's contest versus Cleveland due to a sore right Achilles. Ingles was able to suit up for Utah's most recent game, which bodes well for his status, but it could indicate that he's far from […]
Eric Gordon Earns Questionable Tag For Tuesday’s Game
Houston Rockets shooting guard/small forward Eric Gordon (leg) has been deemed questionable to play in Tuesday's contest versus the Lakers due to a tight left lower leg. Gordon has seen his role decrease off the bench over the previous two games, both of which have seen him score in single digits, shooting a combined 1-for-6 […]
Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo Headline Heat Absences Tuesday
The Miami Heat are the latest team to deal with stringent COVID-19 testing, putting Tuesday's game versus the 76ers up in the air. Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo lead a group of eight Heat players that have already been ruled out, which includes Goran Dragic, Kendrick Nunn, Avery Bradley, Maurice Harkless, KJ Okpala, and Udonis […]
DeMar DeRozan Won't Play Against Thunder
San Antonio Spurs forward DeMar DeRozan (personal) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. This marks the second game in a row that DeRozan will be sidelined due to personal reasons. It's unclear if DeRozan will be ready for Thursday's contest, but until then Rudy Gay and LaMarcus Aldridge should […]
Devin Vassell Questionable For Tuesday
San Antonio Spurs forward Devin Vassell (knee) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He tweaked his knee during Sunday's game, but hopefully it's nothing serious. It sounds like minor knee soreness, but the Spurs might play it safe here. Rudy Gay could see extended playing time, assuming Vassell sits. […]
Celtics-Bulls Called Off For Tuesday Amid COVID-19 Issues
The Boston Celtics' ongoing COVID-19 concerns have dealt the team a second consecutive postponement, this time wiping their game versus the Bulls on Tuesday from the slate. Following Jayson Tatum's positive test, the team does not have the minimum number of players (eight) available as they continue to work through the contract tracing process. Sunday's […]
Pelicans-Mavericks Postponed Monday Due To COVID-19 Issues
The contest scheduled between the New Orleans Pelicans and Dallas Mavericks that was set to take place Monday has been postponed due to the league's COVID-19 protocols surrounding the Mavericks and their ability to put enough players on the court. Dallas would not have been able to meet the requisite number of players, which currently […]
RJ Barrett Ties Season Low With Nine Points In Defeat
New York Knicks shooting guard/small forward RJ Barrett was held to just nine points on 4-for-13 shooting during Sunday's loss to the Nuggets. Barrett tied his season low in scoring, being held to nine points for the second time in his past three games. His night wasn't a clunker though, as he was able to […]
Kevin Durant Produces Big Performance In Return
Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant, who missed a week due to COVID-19, came back with a bang on Sunday, scoring a season-high 36 points on 11-for-21 shooting in a losing effort against OKC. He also picked up 11 rebounds for his third double-double in four games, and he polished off his line with four assists […]
Trey Lyles Starting Sunday With DeMar DeRozan Out
The San Antonio Spurs will start forward Trey Lyles with guard/forward DeMar DeRozan (personal) out Sunday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. DeRozan has traveled home to tend to his ill father and will not be available for the contest. With DeRozan out, Lyles becomes a solid punt play for DFS in the spot start against a […]
Bogdan Bogdanovic Diagnosed With Avulsion Fracture In Knee
Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (knee) has been diagnosed with an avulsion fracture in his right knee. It has also been reported his knee has some soft tissue inflammation and a bone bruise while there is no timetable for his return. This is a huge blow for the Hawks who are in the midst of […]
Kawhi Leonard Scores Season-High 35 Points In Sunday's Win
Los Angeles Clippers small forward Kawhi Leonard scored a season-high 35 points on 14-for-22 shooting on Sunday, helping the team to a 130-127 victory over Chicago. He had a spectacular performance from three-point range with a 7-for-9 record while adding four assists, three steals, and two rebounds. Paul George nailed some clutch free throws to […]
Jerami Grant Continues To Impress
Detroit Pistons forward Jerami Grant continues to exceed expectations for his team in the early part of this season. Grant dropped 28 points in a losing effort to the Jazz, adding four rebounds, four assists, three triples, and a block. The 26-year-old has scored at least 25 points in six of 10 contests and has […]
Otto Porter Out Versus Clippers
Chicago Bulls forward Otto Porter (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. He was only able to play six minutes on Friday before exiting with back spasms. The veteran forward will rest here while Patrick Williams and Thaddeus Young will split up the minutes. Both players are worth rostering […]
Tim Hardaway Jr. Pours In Season-High 36 Points In Victory
Dallas Mavericks shooting guard/small forward Tim Hardaway Jr. took advantage of increased offensive opportunities during Saturday's win over Orlando to compile a season-best 36 points on 12-for-20 shooting overall, which included going 8-for-13 from behind the arc. Through nine games, Hardaway is shooting a career-best 43.8 percent from deep, including making an average of 3.9 […]
Deni Avdija Sinks Five Treys En Route To 20 Points
Washington Wizards small forward Deni Avdija had the best game of his young career on Saturday, shooting 5-for-9 from downtown and picking up 20 points in a 128-124 loss to Miami. He shot 7-for-15 overall from the field, adding five rebounds, five assists, and two steals with zero turnovers in 32 minutes. Both Russell Westbrook […]
Jimmy Butler Misses Triple-Double By One Dime
Miami Heat small forward Jimmy Butler played pretty much perfect basketball on Saturday, recording 26 points, 10 rebounds, nine assists, two steals, one block, and zero turnovers in a 128-124 win over the Wizards. He shot 10-for-18 from the field and 6-for-6 at the line. Butler has had some tough offensive outings so far, and […]
Khris Middleton Racks Up Game-High 27 Points During Win
Milwaukee Bucks small forward Khris Middleton morphed into the team's No. 1 scoring option with Giannis Antetokounmpo (back) held out for Saturday's victory over the Cavaliers. Middleton has proven to be a consistent fantasy contributor even with Antetokounmpo on the floor, but he went for a game-high 27 points Saturday, shooting 10-for-16 from the field […]