Rodney McGruder Won't Play on Friday

Los Angeles Clippers forward Rodney McGruder (hamstring) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. He suffered a right hamstring strain on Wednesday and doesn't have a timetable to return. Maurice Harkless should see more minutes coming his way, but he won't see enough time to become a fantasy option.

Kawhi Leonard Should Play Against Spurs

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard is not listed on the injury report for Friday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. He's been rested quite often this season and sat out on Wednesday. It doesn't appear that he's going to sit out on Friday, so fantasy owners should be fine to start Leonard. This game […]

Jimmy Butler Goes Through Shootaround

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (illness) was able to participate in Friday's shootaround. Butler has been battling an illness for over a week now, but is expected to play against the Golden State Warriors on Friday. Tyler Herro, Kendrick Nunn, and Duncan Robinson would lose minutes with Butler back in action on Friday. Fantasy owners […]

Danuel House is Doubtful for Saturday

Houston Rockets forward Danuel House (illness) is listed as doubtful for Saturday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. He's coming off a 23 point game on Wednesday, but is feeling under the weather here. Ben McLemore would likely start, while Austin Rivers gets extended minutes as well, assuming House sits out Saturday.

Jayson Tatum Scores Team-High 26 Points In Loss

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum finished with 26 points, nine rebounds, four steals and six turnovers on 10-for-19 shooting from the field and 4-for-8 from three-point range in Friday's 112-107 loss to the Nets. The 21-year-old extended his double-digit scoring streak to nine consecutive games, while the point total and field goals made were tied […]

Kyle Kuzma Solid In Outing Versus New Orleans

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma posted 16 points and five rebounds in just 24 minutes of action in a win over the Pelicans on Wednesday evening. The third-year forward was instrumental in LA's comeback efforts, canning all four of his looks from beyond the arc. This was Kuzma's highest point total in 11 days, […]

Brandon Ingram Struggles With Shot Against Former Team

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram couldn't find the mark against the team he once called his own on Wednesday night. The fourth-year forward shot just four of 21 on his way to 23 points in a four-point loss to the Lakers. The 19.0 shooting percentage was his worst of the year by far, but […]

LeBron James Posts Double-Double Against The Pelicans

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James helped his team to its eighth straight victory Wednesday night, dropping 29 points along with 11 assists and five rebounds. It was another day at the office for James, who shot 55.6 percent from the field and currently leads the NBA in assists with 11.0 per game. As the […]

Harrison Barnes Narrowly Misses Out On Double-Double

Sacramento Kings small forward Harrison Barnes narrowly missed out on his first double-double of the season on Wednesday, finishing a 97-91 loss to Philadelphia with 14 points and nine rebounds. The 27-year-old forward cooled off after posting back-to-back 20-point games, going just 6-for-14 from the field and 1-for-4 from downtown. He did, however, record a […]

Carmelo Anthony Registers An Efficient 19 Points

Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony got the hot hand on Wednesday when he connected on nine of 11 shots overall en route to 19 points in 29 minutes of action. Anthony also chipped in four rebounds, two assists and three turnovers in the 17-point win. Anthony is now averaging 16.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.6 […]

Thomas Bryant Provides A Strong Line In Win

Washington Wizards center Thomas Bryant scored 23 points with nine rebounds as he helped his club overcome the Suns on Wednesday in the eight-point victory. Bryant also chipped in 23 points with nine boards and added an impressive five assists with two triples in 30 minutes of action. Moritz Wagner also continued his solid play […]

Garrett Temple Sets New Season Highs In Scoring, Made Threes

Brooklyn Nets shooting guard/small forward Garrett Temple knocked down six triples during Wednesday’s loss to the Boston Celtics en route to a season-high 22-point effort. He led the team in scoring as he shot 8-for-14 overall, but also 6-for-12 from long range. Temple recorded just two games with at least 20 points last season, but […]

Jaylen Brown Records Double-Double During Victory

Boston Celtics shooting guard/small forward Jaylen Brown saw absolutely no drop-off from a fantasy perspective with Kemba Walker’s return to the mix for Wednesday’s win over the Brooklyn Nets. Brown collected 22 points (his third straight game with at least 22 scored) and added 10 rebounds, good for his third double-double of the year. He […]

Rudy Gay Records Double-Double In Loss

San Antonio Spurs forward Rudy Gay put up 10 points, 11 rebounds and four assists in a 113-101 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Gay has struggled from the field recently, shooting 40 percent or below in his last three, with just one-for-10 shooting from three. The 33-year-old has still been a solid fantasy player, though […]

Evan Fournier Drops Season-High 30 Points In Win

Orlando Magic shooting guard/small forward Evan Fournier continued his stretch of elite scoring during Wednesday’s victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers, amassing 30 points on 10-for-22 shooting, including going 4-for-9 from long range. The outing marks Fournier’s first 30-point game since Oct. 20, 2018, with the longtime Magic scorer taking on an increased offensive role in […]

Andrew Wiggins Drops 26 Points With Eight Rebounds

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins put up 26 points, eight rebounds, three triples, two assists, and two blocks in a 113-101 win over the San Antonio Spurs. It may have taken a bit longer than people would have liked, but Wiggins is now showing the skills that made him the number-one pick in 2014. Here's […]

Bojan Bogdanovic Scores 30 In Revenge Game

Utah Jazz forward Bojan Bogdanovic put up 30 points, five rebounds, two assists, four triples, and a steal in a 121-102 loss to his former team, the Indiana Pacers. The 30-year-old matched his season-high in made free throws with 10 in an aggressive showing against his old team. It's the third time already this year […]

Josh Richardson Will Not Return Wednesday Due To Injury

Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard/small forward Josh Richardson has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday’s game against the Sacramento Kings due to tightness in his right hamstring. Furkan Korkmaz started the second half on the wing in Richardson’s stead. Prior to his departure, Richardson amassed nine points on 4-for-6 shooting with three assists tossed […]

Kyle Anderson To Miss First Game Of 2019-20

The Memphis Grizzlies will be without small forward Kyle Anderson for the first time this season Wednesday versus the Los Angeles Clippers due to soreness in his right heel. Anderson has logged at least 15 minutes in each of Memphis’ first 16 games this season and his absence should pave the way for Solomon Hill […]

C.J. Miles Ruled Out For Wednesday’s Game

Washington Wizards shooting guard/small forward C.J. Miles will miss Wednesday’s contest against the Phoenix Suns due to a ligament injury in his left wrist. The specificity of the ailment could mean that Miles is in line for a multi-game absence, with the Wizards having utilized his sharpshooting as a reserve this season to the tune […]

Justise Winslow Will Come Off Bench In Return Wednesday

Miami Heat point guard/small forward Justise Winslow has been cleared to return to the team’s rotation for Wednesday’s game against the Houston Rockets after a nine-game absence due to concussion-related symptoms. Winslow will come off the bench for the first time this season and have his minutes monitored, per head coach Erik Spoelstra. His return […]

Jimmy Butler Will Officially Miss Wednesday’s Contest

Miami Heat shooting guard/small forward Jimmy Butler was not trending toward suiting up earlier in the day Wednesday versus the Houston Rockets and now the team will officially be without their leading scorer due to an illness. How the Heat choose to cover for Butler remains up in the air, but Tyler Herro and Kendrick […]

RJ Barrett Should Play Versus Raptors

New York Knicks forward RJ Barrett (illness) is expected to play in Wednesday's game against the Toronto Raptors. It appears Barrett is dealing with a minor illness, but that's not going to stop him from playing on Wednesday. He missed Sunday's game, but shouldn't be limited at all. Fantasy owners should feel safe about using […]

Kevin Knox Upgraded to Probable

New York Knicks forward Kevin Knox (quad) has been upgraded to probable for Wednesday's game against the Toronto Raptors. He tweaked his left quad on Sunday and was listed as doubtful for this contest. However, it appears Knox has made solid progress and should be available here. He's worth a look in deep leagues, but […]

Jimmy Butler Misses Shootaround on Wednesday

Miami Heat guard/forward Jimmy Butler (illness) was unable to go through shootaround on Wednesday. He's listed as questionable at the moment, but fantasy owners should prepare to be without Butler here. Tyler Herro, Justise Winslow, and Goran Dragic would be asked to fill the void without Butler. Herro would make for an interesting DFS given […]

De'Andre Hunter Will Play on Wednesday

Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (knee) is available for Wednesday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. He's dealing with a right knee contusion but should be fine for Wednesday's contest. Kevin Huerter (shoulder) is still sidelined, and that means Hunter will basically get all the run he can handle. Hunter will lose value once Huerter is […]

Kawhi Leonard Will Sit Versus Memphis

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (rest) will not suit up for Wednesday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. It's the second game of a back-to-back set, so it's not surprising that Leonard is out here. JaMychal Green and Rodney McGruder will be asked to play more without Leonard available. Paul George will be tasked with […]

Paul George's Two-Way Prowess On Full Display Against Dallas

LA Clippers forward Paul George contributed mightily at both ends of the floor versus the Mavericks on Tuesday night with 26 points, six steals and four rebounds in just 29 minutes of a blowout victory. PG came out of the gates firing with 17 points in the opening frame and wound up draining four of […]

Kawhi Leonard Shines With a Game-High Against Dallas

LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard was at the top of his game Tuesday night, dropping 28 points on an efficient 11 of 21 shooting along with eight rebounds, four assists and just two turnovers. The 28 points were the most for Leonard since Nov. 3 against Utah, but his efficiency continues to fluctuate, having alternated […]

Luka Doncic Comes Back To Earth Against Clippers

Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic had one of his few subpar performances on the year, registering 22 points, eight rebounds and seven assists in a 15-point loss. LA's stout defense made Luka look like the 20-year-old he actually is, pressuring him into a 4-for-14 shooting performance along with seven turnovers. The 22 points were […]