Kelly Oubre Jr. Has Recovered From Knee Surgery
Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (knee) has recovered from the arthroscopic knee procedure that was done in early March, according to James Jones. He was expected to miss the rest of the regular season after undergoing surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee. Oubre has been unable to get on the […]
Kevin Knox is Frustrated in New York
New York Knicks forward Kevin Knox is reportedly frustrated with his playing time, according to Marc Berman. His inner circle is frustrated after Knox didn't receive an increase in playing time after head coach Mike Miller took over. Miller was told by Knicks president Leon Rose to play the players he felt would win basketball […]
Kings Want to Keep Bogdan Bogdanovic
Sacramento Kings forward Bogdan Bogdanovic appears to be a top priority for the organization heading into the offseason. He is averaging career-highs in points (14.5), made 3-pointers (2.6) and PER (14.3) this season. There is going to be plenty of interest for Bogdanovic from around the league. However, he is a restricted free agent, so […]
Rodney Hood Continues His Rehab Work
Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Rodney Hood (Achilles) has been making progress and no longer needs to wear a walking boot. Hood has been working out one-on-one with the Blazers training staff about three times a week. He is hopeful to be able to get on the court around sometime in June. His timetable to return […]
De'Andre Hunter Could Change Positions
Atlanta Hawks small forward De'Andre Hunter could be starting at a new position when the NBA resumes play. Head coach Lloyd Pierce is still deciding on whether or not he wants to move Hunter from small forward to power forward. It sounds like he's going to get significant playing time no matter where he's positioned […]
Jeremy Lamb Should Be Off Crutches Soon
Indiana Pacers guard/forward Jeremy Lamb (knee) is expected to be off crutches soon after having knee surgery on March 11. Lamb was ruled out for the rest of the season on Feb. 24 after suffering a left ACL tear, a torn lateral meniscus, and a lateral femoral condylar fracture. There's a good chance that Lamb […]
Michael Porter Jr. Says His Ankle Has Healed Properly
Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. said that the NBA being on hiatus has given him enough time to heal his ankle issue properly. He suffered a right ankle injury on January 31 and was playing through the issue after the All-Star break. Porter mentioned that his ankle was really sore, but he's using this […]
Gordon Hayward is Expected to Opt Into Player Option
Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward is expected to opt into his player option for next season, according to Sean Deveney. He has bounced back nicely this season, averaging 17.3 points, 6.5 rebounds and 4.1 assists this season. Hayward has a player option worth $34 million for next season. It's the final year of the deal […]
Jonathan Isaac Still Has More Work To Do
Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (knee) is still "far off" from getting back on the court, according to Josh Robbins. The NBA is currently on hiatus, so there has been some speculation that Isaac might be able to return during the 2019-2020 season. He continues to make progress from his left knee sprain and bone […]
Kelly Oubre Jr. Could Practice Soon
Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (knee) is hopeful to get back on the practice court by the end of March. Oubre recently underwent arthroscopic surgery for a torn meniscus in his right knee. He was expected to miss the rest of the regular season, but could have a chance to return with the league […]
Tobias Harris Scores Inefficiently In Win Over Pistons
Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris has been a reliable scoring option for the team all season long, but he struggled against the Pistons on Wednesday. In 29 minutes of action, he scored 15 points on just 5-for-14 shooting from the field and connected on just one of his seven long-range tries. On the bright side, […]
Will Barton Scores 23 Points In Loss To Dallas
Denver Nuggets shooting guard/small forward Will Barton connected on nine of 17 shooting en route to 23 points, but it was not enough in the loss to the Mavericks. Barton also chipped in six boards with three assists to go along with a block and a steal for the full line. Barton has been off […]
Derrick Jones Explodes For 23 Points
Miami Heat forward Derrick Jones accumulated 23 points, two rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal in 30 minutes of play during the 109-98 loss to the Hornets on Wednesday. The third-year player averages 8.6 points per game this season, and the point explosion was rather rare. The 23-year-old has only scored in double digits […]
Caleb Martin Goes For 19 Points
Charlotte Hornets forward Caleb Martin finished with 19 points, seven rebounds, three assists, and four steals in 35 minutes during the 109-98 win over the Heat on Wednesday. The Nevada product built on a 23-point performance from the last game and racked up his two highest point totals of the season in these past two […]
Joe Harris To Be Sidelined For Thursday’s Game
Brooklyn Nets shooting guard/small forward Joe Harris (ankle) will miss Thursday’s contest against the Golden State Warriors. Dealing with a sprained left ankle, Harris’ absence coincides with the likely return of Garrett Temple (ankle), who could ultimately see an increased role without the sharpshooting Harris in the mix. Taking his shot attempts out of the […]
Giannis Antetokounmpo Questionable To Suit Up Thursday
Milwaukee Bucks small/power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) has been tagged as questionable to make his return to action for Thursday’s contest against the Boston Celtics. Antetokounmpo has missed the past two games after getting MRI results that confirmed that his left knee injury isn’t serious, which has paved the way for myriad Bucks players to […]
Dorian Finney-Smith To Miss Wednesday’s Contest
Dallas Mavericks small/power forward Dorian Finney-Smith (hip) will miss the second leg of the team’s back-to-back Wednesday versus the Denver Nuggets. Finney-Smith is reportedly banged up after logging 38 minutes Tuesday and his absence will now mark his third in his last four games. Maximilian Kleber is a likely candidate to see an increased workload […]
Jimmy Butler Ruled Out For Wednesday’s Game
Miami Heat shooting guard/small forward Jimmy Butler (toe) will miss Wednesday’s game versus the Charlotte Hornets. His absence should allow Kendrick Nunn and Goran Dragic to see increased offensive workloads, while Andre Iguodala and Jae Crowder will likely be asked to pick up additional minutes on the wing. Butler’s absence marks his 11th of the […]
Jae Crowder is Expected to Play on Wednesday
Miami Heat forward Jae Crowder (head) is listed as probable for Wednesday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. Crowder has cleared the league's concussion protocol and is set to return to the court here. Jimmy Butler (toe) is listed as questionable, so Crowder could be looking at increased playing time and a higher usage. Fantasy owners […]
Jimmy Butler Might Sit Versus Charlotte
Miami Heat guard/forward Jimmy Butler (toe) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. He suffered a toe injury on Sunday and was unable to practice on Tuesday. The team may decide to give Butler the day off against the struggling Hornets. Tyler Herro (ankle) and Kendrick Nunn (illness) are listed as […]
Bruce Brown Jr. Might Sit Out Against Sixers
Detroit Pistons forward Bruce Brown Jr. (ankle) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. He is dealing with a right ankle sprain that he suffered during Sunday's game. Brown has decent fantasy value if he's able to get on the court, but staying there has been tough for him lately. Brandon […]
Giannis Antetokounmpo Goes Through Practice on Wednesday
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) was able to get through Wednesday's practice without any issues. He was able to get through a full contact practice, but the team hasn't cleared him for Thursday's game yet. However, it sounds like a day-to-day issue, so Antetokounmpo shouldn't be sidelined for too long. Khris Middleton and Donte […]
Paul George Scores 15 Points With Five Assists
Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George was only needed for 23 minutes on Tuesday in the 131-107 easy win over the Warriors. George connected on 5-for-13 shooting to score 15 points and he also handed out five assists with a single steal while being a plus-25 when he was on the floor. With the Clippers […]
Kawhi Leonard Scores 23 Points In 25 Minutes
Los Angeles Clippers shooting guard/small forward Kawhi Leonard needed just 25 minutes to record a team-high 23 points in the easy win over the Warriors on Tuesday. Leonard filled up the box score with four rebounds, five assists, two steals and two triples with zero turnovers in this one. Owners knew Leonard would be sitting […]
Andrew Wiggins Scores 21 Points On Tuesday
Golden State Warriors shooting guard/small forward Andrew Wiggins connected on 8-for-16 shooting en route to 21 points in the rough loss to the Clippers on Tuesday. The Warriors were no match for the Clippers on this night and with the Warriors' lineup missing many of their stars on most nights, Wiggins will continue to get […]
Carmelo Anthony Scores Efficient 21 Points
Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony connected on 9-for-16 shooting en route to 21 points and he also added a bunch of extras in the huge win over the Suns on Tuesday. Anthony was electric in isolations as he took advantage of Dario Saric and the veteran also provided three rebounds, five assists, two steals […]
DeMar DeRozan Tallies Sixth Double-Double Of The Year
San Antonio Spurs forward DeMar DeRozan scored less than 15 points for the third time in five games, but still contributed with an all-around effort on Tuesday night. In a 119-109 win over the Dallas Mavericks that kept his team's playoff hopes alive, DeRozan added 13 points, 12 assists, five rebounds, and two steals in […]
Juan Hernangomez Produces Double-Double On Tuesday
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Juan Hernangomez produced a double-double in the loss to Houston, finishing the night with 18 points and 10 rebounds. The 24-year-old has maintained a routine role with the team since being acquired from the Nuggets in February. He should continue to log between 28-34 minutes as a starter for the foreseeable future […]
T.J. Warren Finishes With 22 Points
Indiana Pacers forward T.J. Warren finished with 22 points and five rebounds through 34 minutes of play in the 114-111 loss to the Celtics on Tuesday. The NC State product is having an under-the-radar brilliant campaign, averaging 18.6 points per game. The 26-year-old has also scored at least 15 points in seven consecutive games while […]
Gordon Hayward Secures Double-Double
Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward racked up 27 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, one block, and two steals in 36 minutes of play during the 114-111 win over the Pacers on Tuesday. It hasn't always been easy for the Butler product to provide fantasy-caliber numbers this season. Though he averages 17.4 points per game, Hayward […]