Giannis Antetokounmpo Posts Monster Double-Double In Win
Milwaukee Bucks small forward Giannis Antetokounmpo played 31 minutes during Friday’s victory over the Dallas Mavericks and delivered 29 points, 17 rebounds and five assists on 13-for-19 shooting. Without Khris Middleton in the fold, it was a glimpse at how dominant Antetokounmpo can be when asked to carry the majority of the load, as Dallas’ […]
Josh Richardson Scores A Team-High 21 Points In Loss
Miami Heat shooting guard/small forward Josh Richardson posted an efficient line with some extras in the six-point loss to the Kings on Friday. Richardson scored 21 points on 9-for-15 shooting and added four assists with two rebounds and three blocks while draining two makes from three in 37 minutes. Richardson has shot 15 of 24 […]
Andrew Wiggins Posts One Of His Best Lines Of Season
Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard/small forward Andrew Wiggins was efficient and distributed the ball nicely on Friday which was a nice change for owners. With the Timberwolves once again being thin the backcourt, Wiggins took on more of a distribution role as he dished out seven assists and added 23 points on 10 of 17 shooting […]
Thabo Sefolosha Tagged As Questionable For Saturday
Utah Jazz shooting guard/small forward Thabo Sefolosha could potentially make his return to action Saturday versus the San Antonio Spurs, having been out since Jan. 5 due to a hamstring injury. Sefolosha was able to practice Friday, which can only be a good sign as it pertains to his potential status. He has seen his […]
E'Twaun Moore To Miss Sixth Straight Game
New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard/small forward E'Twaun Moore has been ruled out for Friday’s contest versus the Minnesota Timberwolves due to a left quad contusion. Moore’s absence will likely allow Frank Jackson to continue seeing a prominent role in the team’s offense, with the rookie averaging 11.2 points per game without Moore on the scene […]
Luka Doncic Cleared To Suit Up Friday
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Luka Doncic has been given the green light to play in Friday’s game versus the Milwaukee Bucks, having been previously listed as questionable due to a thigh injury. Doncic has seen a massive offensive workload over the previous two games, with Friday serving as another test run for Dallas as they attempt […]
Luka Doncic is Questionable for Friday
Dallas Mavericks forward Luka Doncic (thigh) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Doncic is dealing with a right thigh contusion, but is also coming off his third triple-double of the season. He should see more chances with the ball after the moves the Mavs made at the deadline. He's most […]
T.J. Warren Won't Play on Friday
Phoenix Suns forward T.J. Warren (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Golden State Warriors. This is not a surprising move as head coach Igor Kokoskov said in late January that they would shut down Warren for a few weeks. There's a good chance that Warren is done until after the All-Star […]
Nikola Mirotic is Likely Out on Friday
Milwaukee Bucks forward Nikola Mirotic (calf) is not expected to play in Friday's game against the Dallas Mavericks, according to head coach Mike Budenholzer. Mirotic has been dealing with a strained calf that has sidelined him since late January. It's safe to assume that Mirotic will miss the back-to-back set on Friday and Saturday. However, […]
Jonathon Simmons Won't Play Friday
Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Jonathon Simmons (abdominal) won't play in Friday's game against the Denver Nuggets. This is not surprising news as Simmons has been sidelined since late December. He was acquired in a deal that sent guard Markelle Fultz to Orlando on Thursday. Simmons will play a role off the Sixers bench when healthy, but […]
Harrison Barnes, Alec Burks, Corey Brewer Available Friday
Sacramento Kings guards/forwards Harrison Barnes, Alec Burks, and Corey Brewer will be available for Friday's game against the Miami Heat. Barnes is likely going to be the biggest addition out of the trio. However, the Kings are crowded with depth, so Barnes will fight for minutes with Marvin Bagley, Nemanja Bjelica and Harry Giles. It […]
Rodney Hood Scores 14 Points In Blazers Debut
Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard/small forward Rodney Hood suited up for the first time for his new squad on Thursday and netted 14 points in 25 minutes of action. Hood also added three rebounds with a steal and two triples on the night. Hood was actually on the court to close out the game and […]
DeMar DeRozan Pours In 35 Points In Loss
San Antonio Spurs shooting guard/small forward DeMar DeRozan had things going as he scored 35 points in the losing cause. DeRozan nailed 14 of his 28 shots and added six rebounds with six assists, but did turn the ball over five times in 35 minutes of action. DeRozan played a lot of minutes at the […]
Rudy Gay Fills Up Stat Sheet On Thursday In Loss To Blazers
San Antonio Spurs forward Rudy Gay got hot early as he scored 16 of his 25 points in the game's first nine minutes, but it was not enough in his club's tight loss to the Trail Blazers on Thursday. Gay made 10 of 15 shots from the floor and added three rebounds with two dimes […]
Danilo Gallinari Returns, Scores 12 Points In 20 Minutes
Los Angeles Clippers forward Danilo Gallinari returned on Thursday and did not fare too well as he managed to score just 12 points on just 4-for-9 shooting in the loss the Pacers. All four of his field goal makes were from three (four) and added five rebounds with two assists and two blocks in 20 […]
Bojan Bogdanovic Stays Hot In Win On Thursday
Indiana Pacers shooting guard/small forward Bojan Bogdanovic continued his hot hand on Thursday as the sniper lit up the Clippers for 29 points which included three makes from three in 32 minutes of action. Bogdanovic did not stop there as he added seven rebounds with an assist and an impressive three steals on the night. […]
Andrew Wiggins Is Destroying Your Shooting Percentage
Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Andrew Wiggins had another inefficient performance Thursday versus the Orlando Magic. Wiggins scored 23 points on 10-of-28 shooting from the floor. In addition to Wiggins's scoring, he also tallied nine boards and three steals in the contest. Wiggins has been increasingly poor at shooting as his career has gone on with […]
Taurean Prince, Trae Young Share Top-Scorer Tag
Atlanta Hawks small forward Taurean Prince and point guard Trae Young were the team's best scorers in Thursday's loss to Toronto, finishing with 19 points. Price had a great shooting night and went 5-for-8 from deep, but ended up with a team-worst minus-25. Young was minus-23 and shot 7-for-14 from the field, wrapping things up […]
Jayson Tatum Logs Double-Double During Defeat
Boston Celtics small/power forward Jayson Tatum collected his sixth double-double of the season during Thursday’s loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, finishing with 22 points to go along with 10 rebounds, pitching in five assists and shooting 9-for-14 from the field across 36 minutes. Recording double-digit rebounds has become rarefied air for Tatum, with Thursday’s […]
LeBron James Records Fourth Triple-Double Of Year In Win
Los Angeles Lakers small forward LeBron James collected his fourth triple-double of the season during Thursday’s victory over the Boston Celtics, finishing with 28 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists. It was a monster night on a nationally televised game for James, who earlier in the night selected his teammates for the NBA All-Star Game. […]
Corey Brewer To Join Kings On 10-Day Contract
Small forward Corey Brewer is on the heels of having played for the Philadelphia 76ers on a pair of 10-day contracts, but after Philly decided not to extend him a deal for the remainder of the season, Brewer finds himself heading West to join the Sacramento Kings, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The Kings […]
Khris Middleton To Sit Out Friday Due To Rest
Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard/small forward Khris Middleton will take a seat for Friday’s game against the Dallas Mavericks due to rest purposes. Middleton’s absence will likely clear the way for Tony Snell to enter the starting five, but Milwaukee has proven to mix up their allocation of minutes to their reserve wings on a nightly […]
Kyle Anderson To Miss Thursday’s Game
Memphis Grizzlies small forward Kyle Anderson has been officially ruled out for Thursday’s match-up versus the Oklahoma City Thunder due to right shoulder soreness. Anderson had been previously updated earlier Thursday to be available on an emergency basis, but it appears Memphis wants to take that out of the equation entirely. Anderson’s absence should mean […]
E'Twaun Moore Listed As Questionable To Play Friday
New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard/small forward E'Twaun Moore has remained with the franchise through Thursday’s Trade Deadline and is now tagged as questionable to make his return against the Minnesota Timberwolves come Friday due to a left quad contusion. Moore has missed his squad’s five previous games, looking to crack back into the rotation as […]
Kawhi Leonard To Sit Out Thursday
Toronto Raptors small forward Kawhi Leonard will miss Thursday’s contest versus the Atlanta Hawks due to a sore left knee. The move not only comes with no warning, it also does not come with the caveat of being apart of a back-to-back, which this season has traditionally meant that Leonard would sit at least one […]
T.J. Warren To Miss Eighth Straight Game Friday
Phoenix Suns small/power forward T.J. Warren will not be available for Friday’s contest versus the Golden State Warriors as he continues to nurse right ankle soreness. Warren had previously been expected to miss 2-3 weeks, a timetable he is currently in the eye of and there have been no indications that his return is imminent. […]
Luka Doncic Questionable To Play On Friday
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Luka Doncic has picked up a questionable tag for Friday’s contest against the Milwaukee Bucks due to a bruised right thigh. The Mavericks rotations will already be in flux as they play without Harrison Barnes, which would make Tim Hardaway Jr. a favorite to enter the starting five and see an increased […]
James Ennis Being Shipped To Philadelphia
Houston Rockets small forward James Ennis is being sent to the Philadelphia 76ers for the rights to swap second-round picks in the 2021 draft as reported by Shams Charania of The Athletic on Thursday. This season Ennis has averaged 7.4 points and 2.9 boards a game for the Houston Rockets. The Rockets used Ennis as […]
LeBron James Will Play on Thursday
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (rest) will play in Thursday's game against the Boston Celtics. He was listed as probable on the injury report, but that was likely just a precautionary move. He should be asked to do most of the heavy lifting on offense, especially after the moves on Thursday. The Lakers will […]
Danilo Gallinari Will Play on Thursday
Los Angeles Clippers forward Danilo Gallinari (back) will return to the lineup for Thursday's game against the Indiana Pacers. Gallinari has been out the last 10 days, but returns with a bigger role on the team. Tobias Harris has been traded, so Gallinari will be asked to do more on offense. He needs to be […]