Jayson Tatum Effective In Victory With 25 Points

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum finished with 25 points, nine rebounds, four assists, and three steals on 8-for-22 shooting from the field in Friday's 112-106 win over the Raptors. It was the second straight game where the 21-year-old attempted north of 20 field goal attempts in a primary role, along with four three-pointers made in […]

Jaylen Brown Bounces Back With 25 Points

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown scored 25 points on 11-for-20 shooting from the field, to go along with nine rebounds, four assists, and two blocks in Friday's 112-106 win over the Raptors. The 23-year-old was quiet in the season opener with just eight points and early foul trouble, but made a statement with teammate Jayson […]

Miles Bridges Continues Efficient Play

Charlotte Hornets small forward Miles Bridges had a solid outing versus the Minnesota Timberwolves Friday. Bridges scored 17 points going five for eight from the field with three of those made shots coming from beyond the arc. This has been the start Bridges was hoping for as he has averaged 12.5 points and two blocks […]

Andrew Wiggins Scores Decently But That's About It

Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Andrew Wiggins performed passably Friday against the Charlotte Hornets. Wiggins scored 16 points going six for thirteen from the floor with none of those made shots coming from three-point range. Also in the contest, Wiggins had four boards and two assists. In the first two games of the season, Wiggins has […]

Bojan Bogdanovic Will Not Play Friday Night

Utah Jazz guard/forward Bojan Bogdanovic (ankle) has been ruled out Friday night against the Los Angeles Lakers. Bogdanovic suffered a left ankle sprain in Wednesday's season opener and will be unable to suit up in Los Angeles. With Bogdanovic ruled out, head coach Quin Snyder has room to play with the starting lineup. Joe Ingles […]

Jeremy Lamb Could Miss Saturday's Game

Indiana Pacers guard/forward Jeremy Lamb (hip) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Lamb did not practice on Thursday and was limited during Friday's practice. Lamb scored 10 points, grabbed four rebounds, and dished out three assists during Wednesday's season opener. Doug McDermott, Justin Holiday, and Edmond Sumner would be asked […]

Jimmy Butler Won't Play This Weekend

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (personal) will miss the upcoming two-game road trip this weekend, according to head coach Erik Spoelstra. Butler will be with his family following the birth of his daughter. Kendrick Nunn and Tyler Herro are expected to benefit the most without Butler on the court. Nunn dropped 24 points in his […]

Khris Middleton Has A Pedestrian Opening Night

Milwaukee Bucks small forward Khris Middleton had a forgettable start to his 2019-20 NBA season. Middleton, who signed a five-year extension in the offseason, chipped in 11 points and eight rebounds as the Bucks took down the Houston Rockets on Thursday. A closer look at the box score shows he shot only 25% from the […]

Rodney McGruder Won't Suit Up on Thursday

Los Angeles Clippers forward Rodney McGruder (ankle) will remain sidelined for Thursday's game against the Golden State Warriors. He'll miss the first two games of the season due to an ankle issue. Fantasy owners can consider him questionable for Saturday, but he doesn't have much practice time between then, so we'll see. Maurice Harkless and […]

T.J. Warren is Able to Practice Thursday

Indiana Pacers forward T.J. Warren (hip) was able to practice on Thursday and said he'll be ready to play against the Cavaliers on Saturday. He suffered a bruised right hip during Wednesday's opener, but the injury doesn't appear to be serious. More information should be available on Saturday, but it sounds like Warren will be […]

Nicolas Batum Expected to Miss A Month

Charlotte Hornets forward Nicolas Batum (finger) suffered an injury during Wednesday's season opener and will be sidelined for a few weeks. He suffered a fractured finger and is expected to miss three to four weeks of action. PJ Washington played well in the opener and should get a boost from this. Batum was already a […]

Jonathan Isaac Saddled With Foul Trouble In Season Opener

Many have looked at the 2019-20 year as the season that Orlando Magic small/power forward Jonathan Isaac takes a significant jump forward as it pertains to his role with the franchise. He didn’t get off to a tremendous start during Wednesday’s win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, playing just 24 minutes due to foul trouble. In […]

Luke Kennard Drops Career-High 30 Points In Win

Detroit Pistons shooting guard/small forward Luke Kennard was instant offense off the bench during Wednesday’s season-opening win over the Indiana Pacers. Kennard set a new career high with 30 points, tying his career best with six made triples across 28 minutes. The Pistons boast a plethora of wings that will jockey for minutes throughout the […]

Tobias Harris Records 15-Point, 15-Rebound Double-Double

Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris was effective in Wednesday's 107-93 victory over the Celtics, totalling 15 points, 15 rebounds, four assists and two steals on 6-for-11 shooting from the field and 2-for-5 from deep. The 27-year-old was a monster on the glass and played a team-high 37 minutes, leading to positive signs for fantasy owners […]

Gordon Hayward Scores Team-High 25 Points In Loss

Boston Celtics guard/forward Gordon Hayward finished with 25 points on 8-for-15 shooting from the field and 9-for-11 from the free throw line in Wednesday's 107-93 loss to the 76ers. The 29-year-old added five rebounds, two assists, and a turnover through 35 minutes of action, with no three-point attempts. Hayward is coming off a season in […]

Jayson Tatum Puts Up Double-Double In Primary Role

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum was productive in Wednesday's 107-93 loss to the 76ers, scoring 21 points on 8-for-22 shooting from the field and 4-for-8 from the three-point range to go along with 10 rebounds, two assists and two steals in a primary offensive role for the Celtics. The 21-year-old got his shots up and […]

RJ Barrett Looks Great In Debut On Wednesday

New York Knicks guard/forward RJ Barrett provided an efficient 21 points on Wednesday in his regular-season debut for his Knicks' club. Barrett connected on 9-for-13 shooting from the floor and added five boards with two assists while chipping in two steals with a make from three in a heavy 37 minutes. Barrett became the second-youngest […]

Marcus Morris Scores Team-High 26 Points

New York Knicks forward Marcus Morris heard it from the crowd in San Antonio on Wednesday, but it did not seem to bother the veteran as he recorded 26 points in his club's loss. Morris made half of his 18 shots and connected on all five attempts at the line with four boards, three steals […]

Justise Winslow Packs The Stat Sheet In Win

Miami Heat guard/forward Justise Winslow filled up the stat sheet with 27 points, seven rebounds and seven assists in the 19-point win over the Grizzlies on Wednesday. Winslow also chipped in a steal with a block and connected on 6-for-9 from the line in 37 minutes of action. With Jimmy Butler (personal) sidelined, Winslow stepped […]

Taurean Prince Drops Double-Double In Nets Debut

Brooklyn Nets small/power forward Taurean Prince made his presence felt in his first game with his new club, recording 15 points and 11 rebounds across a team-high 41 minutes. Prince was the defensive glue for Brooklyn, finishing +19 during his time on the court in addition to his two assists, two steals and two made […]

Caris Levert Goes For 20 Points In Season-Opening Loss

Brooklyn Nets shooting guard/small forward Caris Levert appeared to be the clear-cut No. 2 scoring option during the team’s season-opening defeat to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday. Levert got up 19 shots, finishing with 20 points while adding in five rebounds, four assists and three steals. Kyrie Irving stole the show with a 50-point performance, […]

Andrew Wiggins Fires Up 27 Shot Attempts On Opening Night

Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard/small forward Andrew Wiggins was uber-aggressive from the jump during Wednesday’s overtime win over the Brooklyn Nets, getting up 27 shots in the season opener. Wiggins found the bottom of the bucket on 10 of those -- none of which came from long range -- but he delivered a 21-point, eight-rebound performance […]

Royce O'Neale Perfect From The Field In Victory

Utah Jazz forward Royce O'Neale made the start for the Jazz on Wednesday in the 100-95 home opener victory over the Thunder, scoring 14 points on 6-for-6 shooting from the field and 2-for-2 from three-point range. Alongside the perfect night from the field, the 26-year-old added five rebounds and a steal. O'Neale is known primarily […]

Danilo Gallinari Effective From The Field In Loss

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Danilo Gallinari finished with 21 points on an efficient 7-for-13 from the field, 2-for-5 from deep, and 5-for-5 from the free throw line in Wednesday's 100-95 loss to the Jazz. The 31-year-old added seven rebounds, two assists, one steal and a turnover through 28 minutes of action. Gallinari enjoyed a career-year […]

Bojan Bogdanovic's Return In Doubt Wednesday

The debut of Utah Jazz small forward Bojan Bogdanovic with his new club was off to a strong start Wednesday as the sixth-year veteran collected seven points in his first nine minutes. But things came to a screeching halt when Bogdanovic left for the locker room with a left ankle sprain. His return to the […]

Nicolas Batum Ruled Out Due To Hand Injury

Charlotte Hornets shooting guard/small forward Nicolas Batum departed Wednesday’s season opener against the Chicago Bulls due to a sprained right hand and will not return to action. Prior to heading to the locker room in the third quarter, Batum played 11 minutes off the bench and collected four rebounds and two assists without attempting a […]

Alec Burks To Be Sidelined For Warriors Season Opener

Golden State Warriors shooting guard/small forward Alec Burks will be held out of Thursday’s season-opening contest against the Los Angeles Clippers due to a sprained right ankle. The Warriors’ depth will be tested early, as Burks was expected to be a significant scorer for the team’s second unit. It’s not immediately apparent how head coach […]

Rodney McGruder To Miss Second Straight Contest

Los Angeles Clippers shooting guard/small forward Rodney McGruder will be on the sidelines for the second straight game Thursday due to a sprained right ankle. Los Angeles deployed a nine-man rotation without McGruder in the mix Tuesday, with the trio of Patrick Beverley, Landry Shamet and Lou Williams handling the load in the backcourt. McGruder […]

Jimmy Butler To Miss Wednesday’s Season Opener

The Jimmy Butler Era in Miami will have to wait to begin following the news that Butler will sit for Wednesday’s contest against the Memphis Grizzlies due to personal reasons. There has been little by the way of heads up that Butler could potentially miss the contest, but his absence -- along with that of […]

Nicolas Batum Expected to Play Against Bulls

Charlotte Hornets forward Nicolas Batum (Achilles) is not on the injury report for Wednesday's season opener against the Chicago Bulls. Batum was struggling with a right Achilles issue in the preseason, but he sounds ready for the opener. However, PJ Washington played well in the preseason and could quickly work his way into big minutes […]