Carmelo Anthony Plays Well In Preseason Opener
Houston Rockets forward Carmelo Anthony's time in Houston got off to a solid start in the team's preseason victory over Memphis on Tuesday, with Anthony scoring 13 points on 4-for-8 shooting while also adding four rebounds and a pair of steals. Anthony finished third among Houston's starters in usage percentage in 23 minutes. Anthony is […]
Chandler Parsons Effective Against Houston
Memphis Grizzlies forward Chandler Parsons was used in the starting lineup in the team's preseason meeting with the Rockets on Tuesday, an interesting development that could mean Memphis expects Parsons to play a larger role on the team this year than previously expected. Parsons scored 12 points on 3-for-4 shooting and finished with five rebounds […]
Jae Crowder Grabs Eight Rebounds Off The Bench
Utah Jazz forward Jae Crowder provided a solid spark off the bench for his club as they took down the Toronto Raptors in some preseason action. Crowder scored six points on 2-of-5 shooting while grabbing eight rebounds and dishing out four assists in 19 minutes of action. We may see Crowder getting some starts this […]
Joe Ingles Catches Fire In Win
Utah Jazz shooting guard/small forward Joe Ingles got things going from deep as he knocked down five of his 11 shots from behind the arc. Ingles continued his hot 2018 playoffs as he finished the night with a team-high 24 points in 24 minutes and also added four assists with a steal. Ingles was one […]
Kawhi Leonard Scores 17 Points In 18 Minutes
Toronto Raptors shooting guard/small forward Kawhi Leonard looked like the Glove of old as he poured 17 points in just 18 minutes in his club's second preseason contest. Leonard did not miss a beat as he knocked down six of 12 shots and snagged five rebounds on the night. Leonard has even let out a […]
Pascal Siakam Just Misses Out On Double-Double
Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam was electric again off the bench for his club in a team-high 26 minutes. Siakam just missed out on a double-double as he converted on 10 points and snagged 9 rebounds to go along with a steal and a make from deep. After some high praise in some summer workouts, […]
Deandre Bembry Scores Game-High 20 Points Versus Pelicans
Atlanta Hawks small forward Deandre Bembry had a very potent game on Monday against the Pelicans, as he scored a game-high 20 points off the bench in 25 minutes. The former first-round pick shot 7-for-14 from the floor and 5-for-7 from the free throw line. He also picked up five rebounds and four assists with […]
Kevin Knox Records Double-Double In Preseason Opener
New York Knicks forward Kevin Knox was solid as the starter in Monday night's preseason opener against the Washington Wizards. Knox recorded a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds, while also contributing three assists, two steals and two three-pointers in 26 minutes. With forward Kristaps Porzingis possibly missing the entire season, Knox could easily […]
Jonathan Isaac Leaves Preseason Opener With Ankle Injury
Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (ankle) left Monday night's game against the Philadelphia 76ers with a sprained right ankle and did not return. Isaac played just nine minutes, posting two points and one rebound, before leaving for good. Isaac struggled in his rookie season with foot and ankle injuries, limiting him to just 27 games […]
Gordon Hayward Struggles With Foul Trouble In Second Preseason Game
Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward was limited to 21 minutes versus the Charlotte Hornets as he fouled out on Sunday, finishing the night with four points, four rebounds, three assists, a steal, and a block. However, the good sign was that he was moving well in his second game back and showed no signs of […]
Miles Bridges Impresses In Second-Straight Game
Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges scored a game-high 23 points in the loss to the Boston Celtics. In addition, the rookie had six rebounds, and four three-pointers to supplement his scoring total. He has looked impressive, and at this rate, forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist's role in the rotation might be in jeopardy. For now, he can be an […]
Rudy Gay Leads Team With 13 Points Against Heat
San Antonio Spurs forward Rudy Gay lead the team in points Sunday night against the Miami Heat. Gay scored 13 points on 5-for-6 shooting with five rebounds and three three-pointers in 14 minutes. The veteran was red hot from the field, repeatedly knocking down open shots. Gay will have an expanded role this season with […]
Rodney McGruder Scores 15 In Start
Miami Heat guard/forward Rodney McGruder attacked the basket Sunday night against the San Antonio Spurs. McGruder scored 15 points on 5-for-13 shooting, but did not add much else in 30 minutes. McGruder lead the team in shot attempts and minutes in the preseason opener with Miami missing Wayne Ellington (ankle) and Dion Waiters (ankle). Miami […]
Kevin Durant Has Strong Night Against Minnesota
Golden State Warriors small forward Kevin Durant scored 16 points in just 19 minutes in his team's preseason opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday. Durant was 6-for-9 from the field and also added in four rebounds and three assists. He's a top fantasy option this season who should be taken within the first five […]
Keita Bates-Diop Struggles To Score In Preseason Debut
Minnesota Timberwolves rookie small forward Keita Bates-Diop grabbed six rebounds and was active on the floor in Minnesota's preseason opener Saturday night, but he finished with six points on a disappointing 1-for-9 shooting night. The encouraging sign is that Bates-Diop led the bench in minutes played and took five shots from deep; even if those […]
Andrew Wiggins Inefficient In Preseason Opener
Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Andrew Wiggins finds himself thrust into the role of the second option this year with Jimmy Butler set on leaving Minnesota, but Saturday's preseason opener against the Warriors reminded everyone of why Wiggins is tough to trust as he scored 11 points on 4-for-11 shooting and grabbed four rebounds in 25 […]
Kawhi Leonard Gets 12 Points In 19 Minutes In His Raptors Debut
Toronto Raptors guard/forward Kawhi Leonard made his long-awaited debut for the team on Saturday, playing 19 minutes and scoring 12 points in a 122-104 win over Portland. The Claw had a solid outing in general, although he did struggle with his shot, missing all four attempts from deep and finishing 6-for-11 from the free throw […]
Harrison Barnes Will Miss Time
Dallas Mavericks forward Harrison Barnes injured his hamstring during practice and will be out "for a while," according to head coach Rick Carlisle and Tim Cato of The Athletic. Barnes is expected to miss the preseason and could see his absence extend into the regular season as well. If that happens, expect to see more […]
Carmelo Anthony Open To Bench Role
Houston Rockets forward Carmelo Anthony stated that he was only interested in helping the team "win a championship" when asked about the possibility of coming off the bench this upcoming season. Anthony, who signed on with Houston this past offseason, is coming off arguably the worst season of his career, averaging just 16.2 points as […]
Carmelo Anthony Signs With Rockets
Forward Carmelo Anthony has signed a one-year, $2.4 million dollar contract with the Houston Rockets. The veteran was recently dealt from OKC to Atlanta, receiving a buyout from the Hawks. Though his role with the team is unknown at this point, he will likely compete for a spot in the starting unit with forwards PJ […]
Nemanja Bjelica Signs With the Kings
Forward Nemanja Bjelica joins the Sacramento Kings on a three-year, $20.5 million deal. He was previously averaging 6.1 points per game, 3.8 block per game and 1.3 assists per game as a backup forward for the Minnesota Timberwolves. He previously told the 76ers he was going to Europe instead of signing with them, but apparently […]
Dante Cunningham Signs With Spurs
Forward Dante Cunningham has reached a one-year agreement with the San Antonio Spurs. The financial terms were not disclosed. Cunningham played for the Pelicans before being dealt to Brooklyn midway through last season, appearing in 73 games combined. The journeyman averaged a subpar 6.25 points between both clubs, but was able to put together a […]
Kevin Knox Produces, Comes Out Firing In Summer League
New York Knicks forward Kevin Knox scored 22 points with eight rebounds in his Summer League debut. He was looking good, especially with fellow rookie Trae Young firing three-pointers on the other end. Knox needed to play well in this game to get his rookie season off to a good start. He showed off with a couple […]
Miles Bridges Shoots Poorly In Summer League Debut
Charlotte Hornets rookie small forward Miles Bridges couldn't find his shooting touch in Friday's Summer League win over the Thunder. In 27 minutes, Bridges scored six points on 2-for-14 shooting. Bridges did add in 10 rebounds, including five on the offensive end, and he blocked a pair of shots. That Bridges was able to contribute […]
Justin Jackson Continues Hot Streak In Summer League
Sacramento Kings forward Justin Jackson struggled during his rookie season, averaging 6.7 points per game and 2.8 rebounds while shooting 30.8 percent from deep. In this year's California Classic Summer League, Jackson is looking much more like the guy that the Kings picked in the first round last season. On Thursday against Miami, Jackson scored […]
Jeff Green Agrees To Deal With Washington
Former Cleveland Cavaliers forward Jeff Green has agreed to join the Washington Wizards on a one-year, $2.5 million deal. Green is coming off a decent season with Cleveland and provides Washington with much-needed depth after losing forward Mike Scott to free agency. Green will likely have a similar role in Washington, coming off the bench […]
Omri Casspi Agrees To Deal With Memphis
Former Golden State Warriors forward Omri Casspi has agreed to a one-year deal with the Memphis Grizzlies. Casspi has been a solid reserve wherever he's been, including last season when filling in for injured All-Star forward Kevin Durant. In the seven games he started, Casspi posted 11.9 points and 7.1 rebounds per game. However, it […]
Mario Hezonja Has Agreed To Deal With Knicks
Former Orlando Magic forward Mario Hezonja has agreed to a one-year, $6.5 million deal to join the New York Knicks. While former teammate Aaron Gordon was injured, Hezonja filled in very nicely, averaging 14.0 points and 5.6 rebounds per game as a starter. Now Hezonja will be behind veteran wings Courtney Lee and Tim Hardaway […]
Aaron Gordon Agrees To Stay In Orlando
Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon has agreed to an $84 million deal to remain in Orlando for the next four years. Gordon enjoyed a breakout year in the 2017-2018 season, posting career-high averages in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks over the course of the season. Although he was incredible for most of the fantasy […]
Jerami Grant Agrees To Re-Sign With Thunder
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jerami Grant has agreed to a three-year, $27 million deal to remain with the team in the upcoming seasons. Grant has had a quiet career, coming off the bench for most of it, and will likely stay the same in the upcoming 2018-2019 season. Both Carmelo Anthony and Paul George have […]