Jimmy Butler Dominates First Half Versus The Suns

Miami Heat shooting guard/small forward Jimmy Butler went off in the first half, scoring 30 of his 34 total points on 9-for-10 shooting while making all 10 of his freebies. Butler finished the night shooting 11 of 16 overall and added five rebounds with four assists and two triples in 34 minutes of action. Butler […]

Justise Winslow Will Sit Thursday

Miami Heat guard/forward Justise Winslow (head) will miss Thursday's game against the Phoenix Suns. Winslow made his return to the court Tuesday and played 30 minutes, but has been dealing with headaches and will sit Thursday. This is the first leg of a back-to-back which could factor into the decision. Winslow's absence will likely move […]

Cam Reddish is Probable for Friday

Atlanta Hawks forward Cam Reddish (shoulder) is listed as probable for Friday's game against the Sacramento Kings. He's dealing with a sore right shoulder, but was able to play fine on Wednesday. The Hawks are likely just being cautious here with their young rookie. Reddish doesn't have great stats to start the season, but should […]

Jonathan Isaac Posts Strong Defensive Performance

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac did his best to help the Magic sneak out a win on Wednesday night, but unfortunately, his efforts fell short against the Dallas Mavericks. The young forward posted a double-double in the game, tallying 13 points and 10 boards to go alongside five assists, four steals, and six blocks. Isaac […]

Aaron Gordon Has Efficient Night In Loss

Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon had an efficient night on Wednesday in the Magic's loss to the Dallas Mavericks. The athletic forward tallied 23 points on 59% shooting from the field. He did struggle from deep, as he only connected on 1-of-5 from three. Finishing his stat line, Gordon grabbed four boards, dished one assist, […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Ruins The Stat Sheet Once Again

Milwaukee Buck guard/forward Giannis Antetokounmpo filled up the categories once again, and this time it was against the short-handed Clippers on Wednesday. Antetokounmpo scored 38 points with 16 rebounds, nine assists, two steals, two blocks and four makes from three. He was the much-anticipated DFS play of the night with both Clippers stars sitting this […]

Josh Richardson Scores A Season-High 24 Points

Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard/small forward Josh Richardson stepped things up in the absence of Ben Simmons (shoulder) with 24 points, but it was not enough in Wednesday's loss. Richardson connected on an efficient 8-for-13 shooting from the floor and added two threes with four rebounds, four assists, and three steals in 35 minutes of action. […]

Ben Simmons Sprains His Right Shoulder In Loss

Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Ben Simmons suffered a sprained right AC joint and managed to play just 10 minutes in Wednesday's loss to the Utah Jazz. Simmons was backing down a defender when he passed the ball out of the post and immediately showed signs of pain. It does not sound too serious as of yet, […]

Dillon Brooks Erupts For 31-Point Showing In Victory

Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard/small forward Dillon Brooks was clicking on all cylinders during Wednesday’s win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, needing just 16 shots to collect 31 points, the second most in a single game of his career. Brooks went 9-for-16 overall, knocking down five triples on seven attempts, giving him his most points in an […]

Andrew Wiggins Drops Season-High 30 Points In Defeat

Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard/small forward Andrew Wiggins served as his team’s de facto point guard during Wednesday’s loss to the Memphis Grizzlies due to the absence of Jeff Teague (illness) and Shabazz Napier (hamstring). Despite that, Wiggins went for a season- and team-high 30 points on 11-for-21 shooting, knocking down three triples. That now gives […]

Jabari Parker Logs Team-High 18 Points

Atlanta Hawks small/power forward Jabari Parker once again earned the start in place of John Collins (suspension) for Wednesday’s defeat against the Chicago Bulls, Parker’s former club. In his second start of the year, the 24-year-old went for a team-best 18 points on 6-for-12 shooting, adding five rebounds and two steals to his stat line […]

Harrison Barnes Scores 26 Points, Leads The Way For Kings

Sacramento Kings forward Harrison Barnes scored a season-high 26 points in Wednesday's 124-120 loss to the Raptors. Barnes went 7-for-15 from the field, 4-for-9 from deep, and 8-for-10 from the line, in addition to his four rebounds and four assists in the contest. Through the first eight games of the season, Barnes has been able […]

Bogdan Bogdanovic Effective In Second-Unit Role

Sacramento Kings guard/forward Bogdan Bogdanovic finished with 22 points and six three-pointers made in Wednesday's 124-120 loss to the Raptors. The 27-year-old got off to a slow start but found his rhythm late, keeping the Kings in the game with his timely baskets. Bogdanovic added three assists, two rebounds and two steals in 31 minutes […]

Otto Porter Departs Early Due To Foot Injury

Chicago Bulls small/power forward Otto Porter will not return for the second half of Wednesday’s contest against the Atlanta Hawks due to a left foot contusion. Prior to his departure, Porter had it working from the field, shooting 5-for-6 overall, including 3-for-4 from deep, to compile 13 points to go along with four rebounds, two […]

Derrick Jones Tagged As Questionable For Thursday

Miami Heat small/power forward Derrick Jones has picked up a questionable designation ahead of Thursday’s game versus the Phoenix Suns due to a left groin strain. The ailment cost Jones four games before he was able to return to action Tuesday, in which he played 17 minutes off of the bench. Despite logging eight shots […]

Kawhi Leonard Will Rest Versus Bucks

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (rest) will sit out against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday. It's the front end of a back-to-back set, so it's not surprising to see the team resting Leonard. Lou Williams and Montrezl Harrell will be asked to carry the load on offense for the team. Both players are worth […]

Cam Reddish is Available for Wednesday

Atlanta Hawks forward Cam Reddish (shoulder) is available for Wednesday's game against the Chicago Bulls. He was listed as probable going in, but it appears to be a minor issue. The Hawks may lean on his shooting more with John Collins (suspension) unavailable. However, Reddish hasn't been too sharp this season, so he's mostly a […]

Aaron Gordon Puts Up 15 Points In Loss

Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon put up 15 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night, but his efforts were not enough to earn his team a win. Gordon scored 15 points on 46% shooting from the floor and shot 0-from-3 from deep in a night that the team struggled as a whole with […]

LeBron James Registers Third Straight Triple-Double In Win

Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward LeBron James added another triple-double to this young season in the comeback win over the Bulls on Tuesday. James scored 30 points with 11 assists, 10 rebounds to go along with two steals and a block while making two from deep in 35 minutes of action. James provided another excellent line […]

Kyle Kuzma Takes 16 Shots In 21 Minutes In Win

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma logged 21 minutes on Tuesday and provided a seven-point run on his own in the fourth quarter as the Lakers came from behind to steal the win against the Bulls. Kuzma finished the contest with 15 points on 7-for-18 shooting, yet struggled from downtown making just one of eight […]

Jimmy Butler Has Team-High 16 Points Against Denver

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler led his team with 16 points in a 109-89 loss to the Denver Nuggets. Butler was inefficient from the field, as only three of his 12 shots found their way into the basket on Tuesday night. However, he was able to go 10-for-12 from the free-throw line and get above […]

Will Barton Records Double-Double In Return Against Miami

Denver Nuggets small forward Will Barton (toe) returned to the starting lineup on Tuesday night after missing two games with a toe injury. Barton had his second double-double in as many games, recording 15 points, 10 rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block against the Miami Heat. He showed no signs of rust in his […]

Kawhi Leonard To Miss Wednesday’s Game Due To Rest

Los Angeles Clippers small forward Kawhi Leonard has been ruled out for Wednesday’s contest against the Milwaukee Bucks due to load management. Leonard’s absence will be his second of the season and comes as the Clippers are set to embark on a back-to-back, with his next chance of returning to action coming Thursday versus Portland. […]

Will Barton Set To Play Tuesday Night

Denver Nuggets shooting guard/small forward Will Barton will make his return to the team’s rotation for Tuesday’s contest against the Miami Heat. Barton, who missed the previous two games due to a toe ailment on his left foot, has opened the year averaging 14 points per game through his first four outings. How head coach […]

Justise Winslow, Derrick Jones Cleared To Play Tuesday

The Miami Heat will get back both point guard/small forward Justise Winslow and small/power forward Derrick Jones for Tuesday’s contest versus the Denver Nuggets. Winslow’s return likely pushes rookie standout Kendrick Nunn out of DFS contention for the evening, while whose minutes Jones will snag remains less clear. Winslow had missed a pair of games, while […]

Bruce Brown Jr. Produces Excellent Performance During Defeat

Detroit Pistons shooting guard/small forward Bruce Brown Jr. had his second consecutive standout effort during Monday’s loss to the Washington Wizards, collecting 14 points, seven rebounds and seven assists across his 37 minutes. Brown, who had a bargain price on DFS, flew past his projections and once again excelled out of the backcourt for a […]

Troy Brown Notches First Career Double-Double During Win

Washington Wizards shooting guard/small forward Troy Brown delivered arguably the best performance of his young career during Monday’s victory over the Detroit Pistons. Playing 31 minutes off the bench, Brown collected 14 points and 10 rebounds, marking the first double-double of his career in his 55th game. The 15th overall pick from the 2018 Draft […]

Taurean Prince Packs Stat Sheet During Double-Double

Brooklyn Nets small/power forward Taurean Prince notched his third double-double of the year during his team’s victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday. Despite shooting 4-for-12 from the field overall (including 2-for-9 from long range), Prince impacted the game all over the court with 12 points, 11 rebounds, four assists and four steals across […]

Brandon Ingram Drops Career-High 40 Points In Defeat

New Orleans Pelicans small/power forward Brandon Ingram was a scoring machine during his team’s loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Monday, collecting a career-best 40 points while shooting 17-for-24 from the floor overall. There were some doubts about Ingram suiting up for the contest earlier in the day due to a head contusion that he […]

Eric Gordon Scores 16 Points In Monday's Start

Houston Rockets shooting guard Eric Gordon continued his shooting struggles on Monday when he shot just 5-for-17 from the floor for 16 points in another inefficient outing. Gordon managed to add five rebounds with an assist and three rebounds to go along with a steal and three makes from downtown. Gordon has been ice cold, […]