Stanley Johnson Continues to Play Well

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Stanley Johnson helped guide his team to a 115-106 victory over the Brooklyn Nets. Johnson scored 19 points on an accurate 9-for-15 shooting from the field in addition to nabbing away three steals. The third-year man has benefited immensely from the arrival of forward Blake Griffin, seeing a 1.9 percent increase in […]

Josh Richardson Sets New Career High

Miami Heat guard/forward Josh Richardson set a new career high for the fourth time this season against the Houston Rockets Wednesday night. Richardson posted an incredible all-around stat line with 30 points on 11-for-20 shooting, including 7-for-9 from three-point range. Richardson rounded out the night with five assists, four rebounds, a steal and a block […]

Eric Gordon And Ryan Anderson Ruled Out Wednesday

Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (back) and power forward Ryan Anderson (ankle) will not play Wednesday night against the Miami Rockets. Gordon was doubtful coming into the night with a tight back while Anderson warmed up and did not feel healthy enough to go. Without Gordon, Gerald Green will get extended run off the bench […]

Wayne Ellington And Kelly Olynyk Will Not Play Wednesday

The Miami Heat will be without the services of Wayne Ellington (shoulder) and Kelly Olynyk (shoulder) Wednesday night against the Houston Rockets. Both Olynyk and Ellington suffered shoulder injuries in Monday night's loss to the Orlando Magic. Tyler Johnson, Justise Winslow and James Johnson will all see extended run without Olynyk and Ellington. Of the […]

Justise Winslow Will Play Wednesday

Miami Heat forward Justise Winslow (illness) will be ready to play Wednesday night against the Houston Rockets. Winslow felt a little under the weather coming into the contest, but will resume his normal workload. Winslow has a potential to see big minutes with Kelly Olynyk (shoulder) out and Wayne Ellington (shoulder) doubtful, but despite big […]

Quincy Acy Out Wednesday

Brooklyn Nets forward/center Quincy Acy (finger) has been downgraded to out Wednesday night against the Detroit Pistons. Acy will miss his second consecutive game with a sprained finger after being ruled questionable coming into the contest. DeMarre Carroll will move over to power forward while Joe Harris gets the spot start again. Harris is set […]

Jonathon Simmons is Questionable for Thursday

Orlando Magic guard/forward Jonathon Simmons (ankle) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. He played through the ankle issue on Tuesday and scored a career-high 34 points in the victory over the Cavs. He did say that he was "very close" to not playing, so maybe he decides to sit out […]

Marco Belinelli Ruled Out Thursday

Atlanta Hawks guard/forward Marco Belinelli will not travel with the team for their game against the Orlando Magic on Thursday. He was held out of Tuesday's game due to ongoing trade discussions. The trade deadline is Feb. 8, so Belinelli has likely played his last game with Atlanta. He'll likely be moved to a contender, […]

Harrison Barnes is Questionable for Thursday

Dallas Mavericks forward Harrison Barnes (ankle) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Golden State Warriors. Barnes was able to practice on Wednesday, which is an encouraging sign regarding his status for Thursday. Owners will likely have to wait until Thursday for another update, but if Barnes returns, Dwight Powell will move back […]

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson and Caris LeVert Ruled Out

Brooklyn Nets forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (groin) and guard Caris LeVert (knee, concussion) have been ruled out of Wednesday's contest against the Detroit Pistons. Quincy Acy (finger) is questionable and could be in danger of joining his teammates on the sidelines. Joe Harris should be looking at another start and heavy minutes coming his way. Both […]

Wayne Ellington is Questionable Against Houston

Miami Heat guard/forward Wayne Ellington (shoulder) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Houston Rockets. It is unclear how Ellington suffered this injury, but the Heat could be very thin on the wings Wednesday. Ellington and Justise Winslow (illness) are both listed as questionable for Wednesday's contest. If both players sit out of Wednesday's game, […]

Justise Winslow is Questionable on Wednesday

Miami Heat forward Justise Winslow (illness) is questionable for Wednesday's contest against the Houston Rockets. He left Tuesday's practice early and is likely headed towards a game-time decision on Wednesday. Tyler Johnson, James Johnson and Derrick Jones would see extended playing time if Winslow is unable to suit up against Houston. Owners should check back during pre-game warmups for […]

Brandon Ingram Finally Flashes His Upside

Los Angeles Lakers small forward Brandon Ingram was outstanding on Tuesday, scoring 26 points on nine of 12 shooting, adding four rebounds and five assists. The Slenderman also added two three-pointers and two blocks apiece, as he's finally showing some consistency. Ingram has reached double-digit scoring in six straight games now, as the Lakers are 11-4 […]

Josh Hart Notches Third Straight Double-Double

Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Josh Hart went off again on Tuesday night, scoring an efficient 15 points on five of seven shooting to go along with 11 boards and three assists. Hart is now averaging 14.7 points, 12 rebounds and 2.3 assists on an 89.7 percent true shooting percentage in his last three starts, so it's safe […]

Kevin Durant Puts Up 33 Points In Loss

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant had it going from the tip, scoring 33 points on eight of 13 shooting, including 14 of 15 from the charity stripe. Durant was motivated and traded baskets with Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook early on in the first quarter, in which he had 15 points. Durant didn't get […]

T.J. Warren Leads Suns in Scoring with 24 Points

Phoenix Suns forward T.J. Warren strung together a solid line in the 112-93 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. Warren stepped it up in the absence of Devin Booker (hip) to lead the team with 24 points, six rebounds, three assists and a massive four steals, which tied his season high. Warren has […]

Josh Jackson Posts Double-Double Against Lakers

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Josh Jackson finished with a double-double in the 112-93 loss to the Lakers. Jackson put together 16 points, 10 rebounds, two blocks and one from deep on a rough night from the floor, going only 7-for-19. His shot attempts were there with Devin Booker (hip) sitting this one out, and in his […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Flies Over Knicks In Win

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo did everything in the 103-89 win over the New York Knicks. He finished the evening with 23 points on 10-for-23 shooting. He also added 11 rebounds, six assists, one steal, and two blocks while playing a team-leading 35 minutes. Look for him to continue his dominant ways in the Bucks next matchup against […]

Ben Simmons Does it All in Win

Philadelphia 76ers point guard/forward Ben Simmons gave owners some more across-the-board production on Tuesday, scoring a super efficient 15 points in the win against Washington on 6-for-8 shooting. Simmons added six rebounds and a game-high eight assists in this one while playing some stellar defense, as he came away with three steals and one block […]

Robert Covington Commits Five Turnovers in Win

Philadelphia 76ers forward Robert Covington managed to salvage his line on Tuesday, scoring 12 points on 5-for-12 shooting, including two triples against the Wizards. Covington was struggling early on but was able to get his scoring total past the 10-point threshhold late in the game. He added five rebounds, one steal, one assist and five […]

Jae Crowder Struggles in Blowout Loss

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Jae Crowder struggled mightily in a blowout loss to the Orlando Magic, 116-98. He scored two points on 1-for-6 shooting while adding only two rebounds and a block in 26 minutes of action. Hopefully he can improve his shooting and all-around play in his next matchup versus the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Lebron James' Solid Game Can’t Lead Cleveland Past Orlando Magic

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Lebron James put up a solid stat line in a 116-98 blowout loss to the Orlando Magic. He finished the game with 25 points on 10-for-17 shooting. He also added 10 rebounds, five assists and one steal. He did, however, struggle with a team-high six turnovers. Look for him to help lead […]

Jayson Tatum Goes Quiet in Kyrie Irving's Return

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum disappeared in Tuesday’s blowout loss in Toronto. He scored only four points and pulled down just one rebound. He shot 2-for-9 on the night and missed his only three-point attempt. Tatum had a couple nice games over the last week with a bump in usage as Kyrie Irving sat out. […]

DeMarre Carroll Paces Nets In Loss To Houston

Brooklyn Nets small forward DeMarre Carroll had a big night in what was a game many expected the Houston Rockets to win with relative ease. Carroll had 21 points to lead the Nets in scoring, and although his preference might be to stay in the Big Apple, he may be playing his way into a trade. […]

Kelly Oubre Jr. Plays 33 Minutes Off Bench

Washington Wizards small forward Kelly Oubre Jr. played 33 minutes off the bench on Tuesday in his team's loss to the Sixers. Oubre came off the bench shooting, hoisting up four more shots than his average attempts per game. Unfortunately, he did not shoot very well, missing all six of his attempts from the behind […]

Taurean Prince Dreadful in Big Win

Atlanta Hawks small forward Taurean Prince had a game to forget in his team's blowout victory over the Memphis Grizzlies. Prince shot 1-for-8 from the field, missing all four of his three-point attempts, for a grand total of five points. He did manage to contribute two rebounds, three assists and a block, but a 1-for-8 […]

Jonathon Simmons Will Play Tuesday

Orlando Magic guard/forward Jonathon Simmons (ankle) is good to go for Tuesday night's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Simmons twisted his ankle Monday night against the Miami Heat, but the injury is not serious enough for him to miss any game action. Simmons will get plenty of run in the starting lineup without Aaron Gordon […]

Jonathon Simmons is Questionable on Tuesday

Orlando Magic guard/forward Jonathon Simmons (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's contest against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He tweaked his ankle during the go-ahead basket in the final minute of Monday's victory over the Miami Heat. The Magic will already be without Aaron Gordon (hip), Terrence Ross (leg), and Jonathan Isaac (ankle) on Tuesday. Mario Hezonja, Arron […]

Marcus Morris is On Track to Play Tuesday

Boston Celtics forward Marcus Morris (hip) is on track to return to action against the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday. Head coach Brad Stevens said Morris will participate in shootaround and "the hope is" Morris will be able to play against Toronto. He's missed each of the last two games, but appears close to returning. Boston […]

Gary Harris Scores Team-High 27 Points

Denver Nuggets shooting guard Gary Harris was scorching-hot again in a win over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday. He scored a game-high 27 points on his usually great efficiency, shooting 9-for-13 and drilling five three-pointers in his 33 minutes of action. Harris came out of the gates firing, scoring 15 of his 27 points in […]