Trey Murphy III Questionable For Monday's Game

New Orleans Pelicans guard Trey Murphy III (illness) is considered questionable for Monday's game against the Indiana Pacers. He was a late addition to the injury report due to a non-COVID related illness. This is not good news with Brandon Ingram (toe) and Herbert Jones (illness) ruled out. Also, Zion Williamson (conditioning) is doubtful and […]

Jordan Poole Notches 32 Points Before Getting Ejected

Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole finished a great Christmas performance with his first career ejection. He led the team with 32 points in a 123-109 win over the Grizzlies, but couldn't add to his tally anymore inside the final 9:20 minutes of play after receiving his second technical foul. Poole finished with 11-for-25 shooting […]

Devin Booker Lasts Just Four Minutes In Comeback Game

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Devin Booker managed to play just four minutes on Christmas Day against Denver, leaving with a left groin problem. Prior to Sunday, he had missed three games with a sore groin and it seems likely that Booker will miss time again. There should be updates coming on his status Monday. Landry Shamet […]

James Harden Dominates Knicks On Christmas

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden was stellar in the Christmas Day win over the New York Knicks. Harden finished with 29 points, 13 assists, four rebounds, four steals and one block in 43 minutes. Harden also knocked down five three-pointers and did not commit a turnover until the final minutes of the game, finishing with […]

RotoBaller's Week 11 Fantasy Basketball Watch List: Holiday Sleepers

Holiday greetings from the RotoBaller team. Hopefully, this time of the year finds your NBA fantasy team in the best shape or at least one player away from making a difference come playoff time. If you've followed along with the RotoBaller weekly NBA fantasy watch list, your fantasy team possibly acquired a few valuable end-of-the-roster […]

Devin Booker On Track To Return On Christmas

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Devin Booker (groin) is expected to return to the lineup for the team's Christmas Day matchup against Denver. He has missed the past three games with groin soreness, but sources have told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski that the Suns star is set to be back against the Nuggets. Booker exited the lineup right […]

Marcus Smart Probable To Suit Up On Christmas

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (hip) is listed as probable for Sunday's Christmas clash with Milwaukee. He's been having trouble with left hip Inflammation, but it's not a serious issue and Smart should be good to go. The 28-year-old has struggled with his shot this month, but Smart always finds ways to make himself useful […]

Donte DiVincenzo Ready To Return On Christmas Day

Golden State Warriors guard/forward Donte DiVincenzo (illness) is set to return from a two-game absence on Christmas Day against the Grizzlies. He was forced to miss a pair of contests while battling a non-COVID illness. The 25-year-old had just moved to the starting unit before getting sick. DiVincenzo will hope to regain his spot for […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Racks Up Career-High 44 Points

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continued his sensational campaign with a career-high 44 points in Friday's 128-125 overtime win against New Orleans. It was also a double-double performance for him as Gilgeous-Alexander notched 10 rebounds, and in 43 minutes of action, he managed to add six assists, two steals and one block to his […]

RJ Barrett Posts Season-High 44 Points

New York Knicks guard/forward RJ Barrett had a special night on Friday against Chicago, shooting 14-for-20 from the field en route to a season-high 44 points. He hit 6-for-6 from deep and was 10-for-13 with his free throws. Incredibly, the Knicks couldn't turn Barrett's big performance into a victory, with the team blowing a three-point […]

Jaylen Brown Leads Boston Past Minnesota

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown had a spectacular fourth quarter against Minnesota on Friday, turning a tight game into a comfortable 121-109 victory by scoring 23 points in the final frame. He recorded the team's first 10 points of the quarter and the late spurt helped Brown to post his second-highest scoring total of the […]

Luka Doncic Erupts For 50 Points Against Houston

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic scored a season-high 50 points in the win over the Houston Rockets. The 23-year-old did most of the heavy lifting for his team on Friday night, going 17-for-30 from the field while draining 50% of his attempts from deep. He also added 10 assists, eight rebounds, and three steals, with […]

James Harden Compiles Career-High 21 Assists Versus Clippers

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden accumulated 20 points in the win over the Los Angeles Clippers. He also had a career-high 21 assists while adding 11 rebounds and a steal. Harden has only scored less than 19 points twice in his eight contests since returning from a lengthy layoff. Although his shooting percentages haven't been […]

Will Barton Listed Out On Friday

Washington Wizards guard/forward Will Barton (back) won't take the court Friday against Sacramento. The veteran is listed as out with lower back soreness. Barton had a pair of really nice outings only last week, but the team is starting to get healthy and his minutes have taken a big dip in the most recent games. […]

Josh Okogie Ready To Go Friday

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Josh Okogie (hip) is ready to play Friday against the Grizzlies. He is carrying a sore right hip and it forced him to miss Wednesday's battle with the Wizards. Because of the issue, Okogie was also limited to just 10 minutes in the previous game. The 24-year-old has gotten hurt at a […]

Delon Wright Will Return To Action Friday

Washington Wizards point/shooting guard Delon Wright (hamstring) has been cleared to take part in Friday's contest vs. the Kings, paving the way for his first game action since Oct. 25 due to a right hamstring strain. Wright is likely facing a minutes cap in his return, but even to begin the year, he scored between […]

Terry Rozier Earns Questionable Designation For Friday

Charlotte Hornets shooting guard Terry Rozier (hip) has been listed as questionable to play in Friday's contest vs. the Lakers due to a right hip contusion that has kept him sidelined for the past two outings. Rozier's absence has coincided with the team getting both LaMelo Ball and Gordon Hayward back in the mix, while […]

Memphis Lists Desmond Bane Questionable To Play Friday

Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard Desmond Bane (toe) has been upgraded to questionable for Friday's contest vs. the Suns, as he works his way back from a sprained right big toe. Bane, who hasn't suited up since Nov. 11, took part in shootaround Friday, despite previously being expected to miss even more time due to the […]

John Wall Questionable To Play On Friday Against 76ers

Los Angeles Clippers guard John Wall (ankle) has been given the questionable tag for their Friday night contest against the Philadelphia 76ers. Over the last month or so, Wall has seemed to get a night off after playing three consecutive games. He played in the team's last three games so he now popped up on […]

Jordan Clarkson Posts Strong Outing In Win Over Wizards

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson provided both the second-highest scoring and rebounding marks on the team during their home win on Thursday night. The 30-year-old ended the game with 23 points, seven rebounds, three assists, and one steal while shooting 7-for-17 overall and 4-for-7 from deep. He also added five free throws on just as […]

Malik Beasley Leads Jazz In Scoring On Thursday

Utah Jazz guard Malik Beasley led the team in scoring as they beat the Washington Wizards by a score of 120-112 on Thursday evening. The 26-year-old dropped 25 points, two rebounds, and four steals all while coming off of the bench and only playing a little less than 26 minutes. He shot 52.9% from the […]

Bradley Beal Leads All Scorers On Thursday In Losing Effort

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal continued his recent hot streak since returning from injury during the team's loss to the Utah Jazz on Thursday night. He finished the game with 30 points, five rebounds, and five assists on a very efficient 13-for-20 from the floor. Lately, the only issue with Beal's game has been his […]

CJ McCollum Drops Season-High 40 Points Against Spurs

New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum went off during the team's 126-117 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night. The 10th-year star put up 40 points on 51.9% shooting off of 27 attempts and added 7-for-14 from beyond the arc. He also chipped in eight rebounds, nine assists, one steal, and two blocks […]

Devin Booker Won't Play Friday

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (groin) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. The star guard will miss his third game in a row due to groin soreness. The fact Booker was ruled out a full day in advance is a bit concerning. Hopefully, this will be the last game that […]

LaMelo Ball Collects His First Triple-Double Of The Season

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball took eight games to register his first triple-double of the season. Technically it was game number 32 for the team, but only his eighth so far this year. The third-year guard finished with 25 points, 11 rebounds, 12 assists, and two steals while turning the ball over seven times. His […]

Donovan Mitchell Leads Cavaliers To Division Win

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell led the team in scoring on Wednesday night as they defeated the Milwaukee Bucks by a score of 114-106. The 26-year-old finished the game with 36 points, four rebounds, six assists, and two steals while shooting 9-for-21 from the floor and 3-for-9 from deep. He also added 15 free throws […]

Terry Rozier Downgraded To Out On Wednesday

Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (hip) won't play against the Clippers. He was listed as doubtful, so fantasy managers had expected this all along. Kelly Oubre Jr. will slide over and take Rozier's spot in the backcourt alongside LaMelo Ball. Theo Maledon, who had 12 points, seven rebounds, and a steal in 26 minutes in […]

Alex Caruso Won't Return To Matchup Against Atlanta

Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso (shoulder) won't return to Wednesday's matchup against Atlanta. The 28-year-old was entering this contest on the injury report for another ailment, a right elbow sprain, so it's possible he'll miss some time moving ahead. He'd finish with five points and a steal in 10 minutes of work, so he didn't […]

Austin Reaves Sidelined On Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (ankle) won't play against Sacramento, marking his second consecutive absence because of a sprained left ankle. Russell Westbrook (foot) is out as well, so L.A. will be shorthanded in the backcourt on Wednesday night. As a result, Dennis Schroder, who had 30 points in the loss to Phoenix, should […]

Collin Sexton Questionable Against The Wizards

Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (hamstring) is questionable for Thursday's matchup with the Washington Wizards. The 23-year-old has missed his previous seven games because of a hamstring strain. However, it appears he's at least moving in the right direction toward making his return. Sexton had been playing well while filling in Mike Conley in the […]