De'Andre Hunter Posts Season-High 23 Points Versus Brooklyn

Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter scored a season-high 23 points in Friday night's win over the Brooklyn Nets. Hunter shot a robust 9-for-10 from the field and added six rebounds and three three-pointers in 31 minutes. The box score won't show it, but Hunter was relentless on defense, limiting Kyrie Irving to 6-for-21 shooting on […]

Jimmy Butler Has Disappointing Line In Return

Miami Heat guard/forward Jimmy Butler (ankle) made his return to the court Friday after a two-game absence, but struggled against the Dallas Mavericks. Butler finished with just two points on 0-for-6 shooting to go along with three rebounds, two assists, two steals and three turnovers in 27 minutes. Butler looked abnormally bad in this one […]

Kyle Anderson Continues Strong Start To Season Friday

Memphis Grizzlies forward Kyle Anderson had another big outing Friday in a win over the Charlotte Hornets. Anderson finished with 18 points on 7-for-15 shooting, 11 rebounds, five assists, two threes, two steals and a block in 29 minutes. Anderson bounced back from an eight turnover outing on Wednesday and did not commit a single […]

LeBron James Will Play Through Ankle Soreness Friday

Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward LeBron James (ankle) is active and will play Friday against the San Antonio Spurs. James is still dealing with ankle soreness after suffering a minor ankle sprain earlier this season, but will play through it. James put up 26 points, eight assists and five rebounds in 35 minutes against the Spurs […]

Michael Porter Jr. Could Miss Multiple Games

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (rest) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Phoenix Suns. He's out due to health and safety protocols, so he could very well miss more games going forward. This is obviously frustrating for fantasy managers since Porter was off to a hot start. Expect both Paul Millsap […]

De'Andre Hunter Expected To Suit Up

Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (knee) is listed as probable for Friday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. He was previously listed as questionable, but it sounds like he'll be ready to go here. Both Hunter and Cam Reddish should see plenty of minutes in this game. Danilo Gallinari (ankle) has been ruled out, so Hunter […]

RJ Barrett's Shot Is Off On New Year's Eve

New York Knicks guard RJ Barrett couldn't find his shot on Thursday, going 0-for-8 from three and 4-for-19 from the floor in a loss to the Raptors. He finished with 12 points, eight rebounds, three assists, and a steal. The second-year wing has shot under 30 percent in three of the last four games now […]

Otto Porter Delivers 28-Point Double-Double

Chicago Bulls forward Otto Porter helped lead his team to a 133-130 victory over his former employer with 28 points and 12 rebounds. Porter shot 10 of 14 from the field and added five triples, three assists, and three steals in 31 minutes. As head coach Billy Donovan stated, Porter's minutes have been limited to […]

T.J. Warren Out Indefinitely With Stress Fracture In Foot

Indiana Pacers forward T.J. Warren (foot) will undergo surgery to repair a stress fracture in his left foot. Warren, who was already dealing with plantar fasciitis, will be out indefinitely after the surgery. This is a huge blow to Warren and the Pacers after their 4-1 start to the season. It's safe to say Warren […]

Doug McDermott Gets Close To Double-Double

Indiana Pacers small forward Doug McDermott had a nice bench outing on Thursday against Cleveland, notching 18 points and nine rebounds off the bench. McBuckets shot 3-for-6 from deep and 6-for-13 overall from the field in 25 minutes of action. It was a very good bounce-back performance by McDermott, who managed only two points in […]

Jimmy Butler Is Probable Friday Against Dallas

Miami Heat guard/forward Jimmy Butler (ankle) is listed as probable and will likely play against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday. Butler left with a sprained ankle on Christmas Day and has missed the past two contests, but appears to have made progress on the ailment. If Butler is able to return, Andre Iguodala will likely […]

Danilo Gallinari And Rajon Rondo Out Friday

Atlanta Hawks forward Danilo Gallinari (ankle) and guard Rajon Rondo (knee) will not play Friday against the Brooklyn Nets. Gallinari made his return Wednesday after dealing with a foot injury, only to sprain his ankle and leave the game. Rondo was playing well off the bench, but is dealing with soreness in his knee and […]

Paul George Has Double-Double Against Portland

Los Angeles Clippers guard/forward Paul George scored 23 points on 8-for-15 shooting in Wednesday's win over the Portland Trail Blazers. He also added 10 rebounds, seven assists, and two steals while hitting four three-pointers. George exploded for 33 points in the opener but hasn't been quite the same offensive weapon since then, though he's a […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Registers First Triple-Double Of 2020-21

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo snapped up his first triple-double of the season in Wednesday's loss to Miami, recording 26 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists. He added three steals and one block while shooting 10-for-18 from the field and 4-for-4 at the line. The Bucks made NBA history on Tuesday with 29 made triples […]

Kawhi Leonard Drops Quick 28 Points In His Return

Los Angeles Clippers small forward Kawhi Leonard was back on the floor following a two-game absence, scoring 28 points in 30 minutes in Wednesday's 128-105 blowout win over Portland. Leonard, who played only three quarters, was wearing a protective face mask, after getting acquainted with Serge Ibaka's elbow last week and needing eight stitches. He […]

Miles Bridges Puts Up Monster Double-Double

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges scored 20 points and pulled down a career-high 16 rebounds in his first double-double of the season. Bridges added four triples, two assists and two blocks in 30 minutes of a 118-99 victory over the Mavericks. Teammate PJ Washington played more center in this one, making Bridges a small-ball 4, […]

Kevin Durant Notches 33-Point Double-Double With Full Line

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant dropped a season-high 33 points with 11 rebounds -- his first double-double of the season -- in a 145-141 win over the Hawks. Durant added eight assists, two triples, a block and a steal in 35 minutes, perhaps his best overall game of the season so far. It's safe to […]

LeBron James Extends Double-Digit Scoring Streak To 1,000 Games

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James scored in double figures for the 1,000th game in a row in Wednesday's win over the San Antonio Spurs. He finished with 26 points on 11-for-23 shooting and also added five rebounds and eight assists. James also recorded a block and a steal. James turned 36 on Wednesday but […]

Kawhi Leonard Returns To Lineup For Wednesday’s Game

Los Angeles Clippers small forward Kawhi Leonard (mouth) will return to action for Wednesday's contest against Portland. Leonard had been held out of the team's previous two games after sustaining lacerations to his mouth. Leonard's return to the starting lineup likely bumps Luke Kennard's fantasy intrigue down a notch, although the sharpshooter figures to remain […]

LeBron James Gets Green Light To Suit Up Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers point guard/small forward LeBron James (ankle) will play and start Wednesday's contest versus the Spurs despite battling a turned ankle. James, who is celebrating his 36th birthday, had been questionable for the game, and with the two teams running it back again Friday, there was at least a modicum of concern that […]

Ben McLemore Likely Sidelined Through Weekend

Houston Rockets shooting guard/small forward Ben McLemore has been ruled out for Thursday's contest versus Sacramento, with an absence for Saturday's game likely as well. McLemore has yet to play this year due to the league's COVID-19 protocols, although the team is expected to have John Wall, DeMarcus Cousins and Eric Gordon back Thursday. McLemore has seemingly […]

Josh Richardson Gets Green Light To Play Wednesday

Dallas Mavericks shooting guard/small forward Josh Richardson has been cleared to play in Wednesday's contest versus Charlotte. Richardson popped up on the injury report due to a strained calf, but it won't cause him to miss any time as of now. Entering play Wednesday, Richardson ranks second on the Mavericks with 16.7 PPG, having fired […]

Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot Logs Starting Five Spot Wednesday

Brooklyn Nets shooting guard/small forward Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot remained in the team's starting lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Hawks, replacing the recently injured Spencer Dinwiddie (knee). Luwawu-Cabarrot drew his first start of the year Monday, but that came without Kyrie Irving or Kevin Durant in the lineup due to rest purposes; now, he'll get to […]

Avery Bradley, Andre Iguodala Draw Starts Wednesday

The Miami Heat shook up their starting five for Wednesday's contest versus the Bucks, just 24 hours after a blowout defeat. Shooting guard Avery Bradley and small/power forward Andre Iguodala joined the starting five with Jimmy Butler (ankle) ruled out. Both Bradley and Iguodala give the Heat a suffocating defensive presence, although both are shaky […]

James Ennis Remains Sidelined To Begin Season

Orlando Magic small forward James Ennis (hamstring) will not make his season debut Thursday versus Philadelphia due to a strained right hamstring. Having been listed as out more than 24 hours prior to tip-off, it doesn't appear as if a return is imminent for Ennis, who figures to factor into the Magic's wing rotation when […]

Isaac Okoro Set To Miss Third Straight Game Thursday

Cleveland Cavaliers small forward Isaac Okoro (foot) has been ruled out for Thursday's game versus the Pacers, not making the start of the road trip alongside his teammates. The fact that Okoro is dealing with the league's COVID-19 protocols in addition to a foot injury does not bode well for his prospects of suiting up […]

T.J. Warren Ruled Out For Thursday’s Contest

Indiana Pacers small forward T.J. Warren (foot) will miss Thursday's game against the Cavaliers due to a sore left foot, marking his first absence of the year. The injury appears to be significant enough that the Pacers ruled him out more than 24 hours before tip-off. Justin Holiday is the likeliest candidate to enter the […]

Jayson Tatum Won't Face Minutes Limit Wednesday

Boston Celtics small/power forward Jayson Tatum (thumb) has been given the green light to play in Wednesday's contest versus the Grizzlies. Tatum earned a questionable designation earlier in the day on the second leg of a back-to-back, but with Tristan Thompson (hamstring) sitting out, Tatum will be on the floor and could see increased rebound […]

Jimmy Butler Ruled Out For Wednesday

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. He sat out of Tuesday's contest and he was clearly missed as the Heat were blown out. The Heat attempted to use a committee approach to fill the void, but it didn't work too well. Kendrick Nunn and […]

Kawhi Leonard Might Play On Wednesday

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (mouth) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. This is the second game of a back-to-back set, but Leonard sat out the first game. It's unclear how serious this mouth laceration injury is at the moment. Paul George, Lou Williams, and Luke Kennard would […]