Ben Simmons Puts Up Well-Rounded Line on Saturday

Philadelphia 76ers point guard/forward Ben Simmons posted a double-double against the Clippers on Saturday, scoring 14 points on 7-for-13 shooting in his 35 minutes. Simmons was commanding the offense like a true floor general in this one, piling up a team-high 10 assists on the night. He also added five rebounds, two steals and one […]

Robert Covington Continues to Struggle

Philadelphia 76ers forward Robert Covington was a burden for owners yet again on Saturday, shooting 3-for-11 from the field, scoring seven points on the night and adding one three-pointer made against the Clippers. Covington was decent outside of the scoring column, collecting five rebounds in this one while dishing out one assist and coming away with […]

Justin Anderson Scores 12 Points on Saturday

Philadelphia 76ers forward Justin Anderson got some burn off the bench on Saturday, scoring 12 points on 5-for-7 shooting, including two from deep in his 20 minutes of run. Anderson was fairly active in this one, as he added four rebounds, one assist and one block in the easy win over the Clippers. He is […]

Markieff Morris Questionable on Saturday

Washington Wizards forward/center Markieff Morris (hand) is questionable to play against the Chicago Bulls on Saturday. He injured his hand in Tuesday's game against the Sixers. He was able to play on Thursday, but wore a wrap around his thumb and wrist in that contest. Mike Scott and Jason Smith would see increased playing time […]

Jabari Parker Ruled Out Saturday

Milwaukee Bucks forward Jabari Parker (rest) will not play against the Orlando Magic on Saturday. It is the second night of a back-to-back set, so it is not surprising Parker is getting the night off. He's averaging 9.3 points and 2.5 rebounds in 17.8 minutes over his first four games this season. Sterling Brown and […]

Harrison Barnes is Probable on Saturday

Dallas Mavericks forward Harrison Barnes (ankle) is probable for Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Barnes has missed the last two games due to an ankle issue. He is on track to return on Saturday and should be locked into all fantasy lineups. Barnes is averaging 18.4 points, 6.6 rebounds and 1.9 assists in […]

Jaylen Brown Struggles to Hit from Deep

Boston Celtics shooting guard/forward Jaylen Brown cooled down a bit in Friday’s loss to the Pacers. He finished with 16 points but shot only 2-for-7 from downtown. Despite the off performance, February has been kind to the sophomore lottery pick, as he’s averaging 16.0 points on the month, up from his season average of 14.3. […]

Taurean Prince Launches Threes to No Avail

Atlanta Hawks small forward Taurean Prince could not find his shot from deep in his team's blowout loss to the Cavaliers. Prince finished the game with 15 points, shooting 5-for-16 from the field, and missing all of his nine attempts from deep. Prince is still developing as an NBA player, and nights like these will […]

Ben Simmons Nearly Notches Another Triple-Double

Philadelphia 76ers forward Ben Simmons was a stat sheet-stuffer against the Pelicans, flirting with a triple-double in his 25 minutes of action. Simmons was a solid contributor in the big three categories, finishing with 10 points, nine rebounds and eight assists in the win. He was equally impressive on defense, though, adding one block and a […]

Robert Covington Comes up Short for Owners on Friday

Philadelphia 76ers forward Robert Covington was underwhelming on Friday, falling two points shy of double figures, finishing with just eight points on the night while shooting 4-for-9 from the field. Covington was fairly effective on defense in this one, however, swatting two shots in the contest. He added three rebounds and one assist in his […]

Austin Rivers is Questionable on Friday

Los Angeles Clippers guard/forward Austin Rivers (ankle, heel) is questionable for Friday's game against the Detroit Pistons. He was targeting a Feb. 9 return, so Rivers is on schedule. This is the first time we've seen him tagged with anything other than out, so that is positive. Rivers does not have much fantasy upside with […]

Jae Crowder Unlikely to Play Friday

Utah Jazz forward Jae Crowder is not expected to play against the Charlotte Hornets on Friday. He was involved in the three-team trade Thursday, and all players must pass their physicals before being eligible to play. Crowder's fantasy value hit rock bottom in Cleveland, so a change in scenery can really only help him. Crowder […]

Wayne Ellington is Probable Versus Bucks

Miami Heat guard/forward Wayne Ellington (shoulder) is probable for Friday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Head coach Erik Spoelstra said Elliington is "somewhere between probable and questionable" for Friday's contest. He did not play on Wednesday, but was able to get up some shots at practice on Thursday. Dwyane Wade and Luke Babbitt were added […]

Tony Snell Has Not Scored In Two Games

Milwaukee Bucks forward Tony Snell has not scored in his previous two games and has only scored 10 points across his last four outings. As a defensive specialist, he is not required to score, but going 0-for-6 over your last two games isn't a promising stat either. This isn't a public outcry that Snell is […]

Jaylen Brown Plays 38 Minutes in Overtime Victory

Boston Celtics shooting guard/forward Jaylen Brown scored 18 points as he played 38 minutes in Thursday’s overtime win. One of Boston’s many switchy, lengthy defenders, Brown is heavily relied upon in crunch time. He’s also the second option for scoring in Boston, so it’s good to see he’s trending in the right direction as the […]

Evan Fournier Produces Post Trade Deadline

Orlando Magic guard/forward Evan Fournier scored a game-high 22 points in a win over Atlanta. Fournier has been inconsistent of late as his name has floated in and out of trade rumors. Now that the deadline is over, Fournier dropped his highest scoring game in almost a month. He was 7-for-14 from the field and […]

Pascal Siakam Leads Bench Scorers with 14 Points on Thursday

Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam filled it up against the Knicks on Thursday, scoring 14 points off the bench, including one three-pointer, on a highly effective 6-for-9 from the field. Siakam came outside of his realm in this one, finishing the game with a career-high six assists for his efforts, while continuing his aggressive play […]

C.J. Miles Keeps Shooting on Thursday

Toronto Raptors guard/forward C.J. Miles maintained his shooting stroke against the Knicks on Thursday, scoring 11 points with three triples, going 4-for-8 from the field in the contest. Miles was one of five Raptors off the bench to hit double digits in this one. His production didn't end there, however, as he added five rebounds, […]

Carmelo Anthony And Russell Westbrook Out Thursday

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Carmelo Anthony (ankle) and point guard Russell Westbrook (ankle) will not play Thursday night against the Los Angeles Lakers. Neither injury is considered serious, so they both will get more rest. The Thunder have not announced replacement starters, but most likely starting at point guard will be Raymond Felton. The Thunder […]

Taurean Prince Efficient From the Field

Atlanta Hawks small forward Taurean Prince had a great shooting night in his team's close loss to the lowly Orlando Magic. Prince shot 7-for-12 from the field for a solid 19 points while adding one rebound, five assists and a steal in 31 minutes. He continues to show flashes of his potential in games like […]

Michael Beasley Will Start Thursday

New York Knicks forward Michael Beasley will start against the Toronto Raptors on Thursday. He started the second half of Tuesday's loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. Beasley will replace Kristaps Porzingis (knee) in the starting five. He is expected to see increased minutes and should be a target in DFS on Thursday.

Jonathon Simmons Will Start on Thursday

Orlando Magic guard/forward Jonathon Simmons (ankle) will start against the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday. He was listed as questionable heading into the contest, but was always expected to play. Simmons dropped a career-high 34 points against the Cavs on Tuesday. Elfrid Payton has been traded, which means Simmons should see plenty of chances with the […]

Nets Acquire Dante Cunningham At Deadline

The Brooklyn Nets have agreed to a deal that sends guard/forward Rashad Vaughn to New Orleans in exchange for forward Dante Cunningham. Vaughn has been traded for the second time this week but probably won't see much playing time in New Orleans. He won't see enough time on the court to own him in any […]

Luke Babbitt Traded to Heat

The Miami Heat have acquired some depth and perimeter shooting with the acquisition of Luke Babbitt. Power forward Okaro White (foot) heads to the Atlanta Hawks, but he is still recovering from a left foot fracture. Babbitt could see a few extra minutes in Miami but should be left on the waiver wire. Once White […]

James Ennis Traded to Pistons

The Memphis Grizzlies have decided to move guard/forward James Ennis in exchange for Detroit Pistons power forward Brice Johnson and a second-round pick. Ennis should add some depth and length to the Pistons perimeter, but this move does not increase his fantasy value. Johnson will be the third-string power forward behind JaMychal Green and Jarell […]

Kings Add Iman Shumpert, Joe Johnson At The Deadline

The Sacramento Kings agreed to a three-team trade that sends guard George Hill to the Cavs in exchange for guard/forwards Iman Shumpert and Joe Johnson. According to NBA reporter David Aldridge, the Kings will seek a buyout with Johnson. He was moved from Utah to Sacramento but does not fit in the Kings system. Multiple teams […]

Cavs Acquire George Hill and Rodney Hood

The Cleveland Cavaliers added veteran guard George Hill and guard/forward Rodney Hood in a three-team trade. The Cavs moved guards Iman Shumpert, Derrick Rose and forward Jae Crowder in this deal. Hood was playing well off the bench in Utah before this trade. He does not gain any value from this move to Cleveland, but there […]

Derrick Rose, Jae Crowder Headed to Utah

The Utah Jazz have acquired Cleveland Cavaliers guard Derrick Rose and forward Jae Crowder in a three-way trade. Guard/forward Rodney Hood is headed to Cleveland, while veteran forward Joe Johnson is moved to Sacramento. According to Shams Charania, the Jazz are likely going to release Rose. He does not fit the system in Utah and […]

Doug McDermott Traded To Dallas

The Dallas Mavericks have acquired small forward Doug McDermott from the New York Knicks in a trade that sends Devin Harris to the Nuggets. McDermott will likely back up Harrison Barnes and Dirk Nowitzki as a small forward and stretch power forward. There's potential for McDermott to perform well on a struggling Mavericks team, but he […]

NBA Waiver Wire: Standard League Adds for Week 17

By the time you read this, your favorite fantasy basketball player may be suiting up for another team. The trade deadline is here in the NBA and while stars are moved and other players roles are massaged, there will be other--younger--players whose responsibilities increase. Whether it's the front office wanting to see what kind of […]