Jerami Grant Cools Off On Friday
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jerami Grant snapped his 11-game streak of double-digit scoring as he managed just eight points in the two-point win over the Trail Blazers on Friday. Grant also grabbed seven rebounds and added a block without a make from three in this one. Grant has been a pleasant surprise for owners this […]
Paul George Torches Trail Blazers For 37 Points
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George was firing on all cylinders on Friday when he lit up the Trail Blazers for a team-high 37 points to help propel his squad to victory. George connected on five makes from three and added eight rebounds with two assists and a steal in 37 minutes of action. That […]
Tobias Harris Picks Up Four Steals in Friday's Win
Los Angeles Clippers forward Tobias Harris scored 16 points and also swiped four steals in the convincing win over the Phoenix Suns on Friday. Harris also added four makes from three with two boards and a block on the night. The line was not all great for Harris who committed a rough seven turnovers on […]
Danilo Gallinari Records 21 Points With Six Assists On Friday
Los Angeles Clippers forward Danilo Gallinari scored 21 points for the third consecutive game and added a season-high six assists in Friday's win over the Suns. Gallinari connected on a six of his 11 shots and also grabbed seven boards with two steals and make from three to round out his line. Gallinari has been […]
Kyle Anderson Records First Triple-Double Of His Career
Memphis Grizzlies forward Kyle Anderson found his groove on Friday when he recorded his first triple-double of his career with 11 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists in the loss to the Wizards. Anderson has stepped up for his owners over his last five games where he is putting up 14.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, 4.2 […]
Bradley Beal Records 33 Points In Friday's Loss
Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal continued his excellence play on Friday when he scored a team-high 33 points with seven assists and nine rebounds. Beal continued his high-volume shooting as he connected on 10 of 25 shots with four of those makes coming from three. Since John Wall has been ruled out for the remainder […]
Dwyane Wade Tallies 14 Points In The Win
Miami Heat shooting guard/small forward Dwyane Wade led the charge down the stretch in the win over the Wizards on Friday. Wade scored 14 points on 5-for-11 shooting with three rebounds and six dimes to go along with a steal and a block in 25 minutes of action. Wade is tough to gauge on a […]
Justise Winslow Records A Double-Double On Friday
Miami Heat guard/forward Justise Winslow did an excellent job running the offense on Friday when he notched a double-double that included 10 assists in the win. Winslow also connected on 5-for-9 shooting to score 13 points while grabbing three rebounds with a make from three on the night. Winslow has stepped up immensely since being […]
Josh Okogie Quiet Offensively In Second Straight Start
Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard/small forward Josh Okogie drew his second consecutive start in place of Robert Covington during Friday’s victory over the Orlando Magic, but Okogie finished 2-for-9 from the field en route to an eight-point evening. When combined with his 0-for-4 performance from the floor Wednesday, the rookie has missed out on valuable starting […]
Terrence Ross Fires Up Nine Three-Point Attempts Off Bench
Orlando Magic shooting guard/small forward Terrence Ross finished 3-for-9 from long range during Friday’s loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, en route to a 13-point outing. Ross is shooting more than ever this season, on pace for career highs with 11.6 field-goal attempts, 2.1 three-point makes and 5.5 three-point attempts per game. All of that has […]
Jonathon Simmons To Give It A Go On Friday
Orlando Magic point guard/ small forward Jonathon Simmons (ankle) is expected to play against the Wolves on Friday, according to coach Steve Clifford. Clifford said that Simmons, who missed the past two games, is expected to be the backup point guard behind starter D.J. Augustin. Meaning that Jerian Grant will not be part of the […]
Jimmy Butler Questionable For Friday Due To Illness
Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard/small forward Jimmy Butler (illness) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Mavericks. He missed Wednesday's win over the Suns with a respiratory disease and was given that designation for Saturday, but with ESPN reporting that Butler has "aggressively challenged" coach Brett Brown, there could be more absences to come. If Butler […]
RotoBaller NBA Recap: James Harden Triple-Dubs The Dubs
Thursday nights in the NBA always feature a notoriously light schedule, which means the games that are actually being played better be good to keep it from being a disappointing night. Last night, things didn't start out all that well. The Spurs walloped the Toronto Raptors in Kawhi Leonard's return to San Antonio in a […]
Ersan Ilyasova Will Be Available on Friday
Milwaukee Bucks forward Ersan Ilyasova (nose) is not listed on the injury report for Friday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. IIyasova was able to go through full non-contact practice on Thursday. It appears IIyasova is healthy enough to suit up for Friday's game. Thon Maker will lose playing time because of this. However, IIyasova won't […]
Robert Covington Expected to Miss Multiple Games
Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Robert Covington (ankle) will miss an extended period of time, according to head coach Tom Thibodeau. The Wolves have not given a timetable for Covington's return. He's dealing with a bone bruise, but the team does not believe Covington will need surgery. Josh Okogie is going to benefit the most with Covington […]
Bobby Portis is Ruled Out for Friday
Chicago Bulls forward Bobby Portis (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers. Portis is dealing with a sprained right ankle, but is moving in the right direction. The Bulls next game is Sunday versus the Nets, so Portis could be suiting up for that one.
Kyle Kuzma is Questionable Against Knicks
Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma (back) is questionable for Friday's game against the New York Knicks. Kuzma was not able to participate in shootaround, but that does not guarantee he's sitting out on Friday. He injured his back on Wednesday, but the MRI revealed only a contusion. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Josh Hart would see […]
Nemanja Bjelica Enjoys Bigger Minutes
Sacramento Kings forward Nemanja Bjelica had another strong outing on Thursday, finishing a 117-113 loss to Denver with 17 points, six rebounds, three assists, and one block. He played 32 minutes as a starter, shooting 7-for-14 from the field and 3-for-8 from behind the arc. Bjelica has now played 30-plus minutes in back-to-back games after […]
Kawhi Leonard Returns To San Antonio, Scores 21 Points
Toronto Raptors shooting guard/small forward Kawhi Leonard returned to a booing crowd in San Antonio on Thursday when he scored 21 points against his former squad in the loss. Leonard only took 13 shots and connected on eight of them while grabbing just a single rebound while dishing out five assists and chipping in two […]
Pascal Siakam Records An All-Around Line For His Club
Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam posted a full line on Thursday, but it was not enough in the 18-point loss to the San Antonio Spurs. Siakam hit half of his eight shots for 10 points and added a career-high seven assists with six rebounds to go along with a steal and a block in 27 […]
DeMar DeRozan Records First Triple-Double Of His Career
San Antonio Spurs shooting guard/small forward DeMar DeRozan saved his first career triple-double for his former team as the Raptors came to town on Thursday. In the much-anticipated reunion, DeRozan went off for 21 points on various attacks at the rim and added 14 rebounds while dishing out 11 assists with two steals in the […]
James Ennis To Return Thursday With Minutes Restriction
Houston Rockets small forward James Ennis is set to re-enter his club’s rotation for Thursday’s contest versus the Golden State Warriors, but will be limited to around 15 minutes of action. Ennis has missed 10 straight contests due to a hamstring injury, but his return to the fold is a bit of good injury news […]
Grizzlies Acquire Justin Holiday
Shooting guard/small forward Justin Holiday will now be gearing up for a playoff push during the second half of the season following a trade to the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday. Averaging 11.6 points and a career-high 4.4 rebounds per contest, Holiday has attempted 7.1 three-pointers per game this year for the Bulls, giving Memphis another […]
Robert Covington To Miss Friday’s Contest
Minnesota Timberwolves small/power forward Robert Covington will be unable to suit up for Friday’s game versus the Orlando Magic due to knee and ankle soreness. Josh Okogie drew the start in his place Wednesday, but was far from a home run in terms of production. Andrew Wiggins and Karl-Anthony Towns mostly absorbed Covington’s shots, with […]
Jeff Green Ties Season High With 22 Points
Washington Wizards small forward/power forward Jeff Green tied his season high with 22 points as he made seven of 13 shots from the field, including four of eight from beyond the arc, as well as all four of his free throws in Wednesday's victory over the Hawks. The four triples tied a season-best. It was […]
Jonathon Simmons Practices on Thursday
Orlando Magic guard/forward Jonathon Simmons (ankle) was able to practice on Thursday. He was not able to suit up for Wednesday's game against the Chicago Bulls due to a left ankle issue. The Magic play on Friday, so hopefully Simmons can get out there for that one. He should be considered questionable for that one, […]
Rudy Gay Upgraded to Probable
San Antonio Spurs forward Rudy Gay (wrist) has been upgraded to probable for Friday's game against the Toronto Raptors. It sounded like Gay was closer to doubtful before shootaround, but something has changed. Gay appears to be back on track to play on Friday after looking good during shootaround. Fantasy owners should still check back […]
Kyle Kuzma is Questionable for Friday
Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma (back) will have an MRI on his back on Thursday. He left Wednesday's game due to bruised lower back and was unable to return. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope played in Kuzma's place, so expect KCP to benefit if Kuzma is unable to take the court on Friday. Josh Hart should also […]
Derrick Jones Has Earned Increased Playing Time
Miami Heat forward Derrick Jones has reportedly leapfrogged Wayne Ellington in the rotation, according to head coach Erik Spoelstra. "He's making me play him. With his minutes, it's tough to take him out," said Spoelstra. However, Dion Waiters is back, so that's just going to make more crowded in the Miami backcourt. Jones is worth […]
Doug McDermott is Available for Friday
Indiana Pacers forward Doug McDermott (ankle) has been removed from the injury report and will be available for Friday's game against the Chicago Bulls. McDermott tweaked his ankle during Monday's contest. He sat out of practice on Wednesday, but it appears he'll play fine for Friday's game. However, McDermott doesn't bring much to the table […]