Jaylen Brown Cools Off In Game 4
Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown finished with 18 points during the win over Milwaukee on Monday. He also added three rebounds, one assist, and one steal while shooting 40% from deep. The 25-year-old cooled off a bit in Game 4 after averaging 28.5 points during his previous two appearances. Jayson Tatum and Al Horford both […]
Marcus Smart Bounces Back On Monday Night
Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart finished with 18 points on 8-for-13 shooting from the field during the win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday evening. Smart also drained two of his three attempts from deep while adding eight assists and two blocks. It was a welcome sight for DFS managers, especially those who put him […]
Steve Kerr Tests Positive For COVID-19
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr entered the league's health and safety protocols on Monday. Kerr began experiencing symptoms, prompting him to take a COVID-19 test, which returned a positive result. With Ja Morant (knee) also out for this one, both teams will be forced to navigate through Game 4 with some key losses. […]
Monty Williams Wins 2021-22 NBA Coach Of The Year
Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams was announced as a runaway winner of the 2021-22 NBA Coach of the Year honors Monday. Having garnered 81 of the 100 first-place votes, Williams placed among the top 3 in each ballot. Memphis' Taylor Jenkins finished second overall, having earned 17 first-place votes. Miami's Erik Spoelstra and Boston's […]
Seth Curry Undergoes Ankle Surgery, Set For Start Of 2022-23
Brooklyn Nets shooting guard Seth Curry (ankle) recently had surgery to repair his left ankle, but he is expected to make a full recovery in time for the start of the 2022-23 year. Curry is on the books to make $8.5 million with the Nets next year, having been acquired alongside Ben Simmons in the […]
Sacramento Tabs Mike Brown As Next Head Coach
The Sacramento Kings are set to bring aboard Golden State Warriors assistant coach Mike Brown as their new head man in charge. Brown's last head coaching gig came in 2013-14 with the Cavaliers, whom he had previously taken to the NBA Finals in 2006-07. Having amassed a .616 regular-season winning percentage as a head coach […]
James Harden Drops 31 Points In Game 4
Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden made the most of his chances during Sunday's Game 4 against the Miami Heat. He went 8-for-18 from the floor and knocked down 9-of-10 free throws as well in the victory. Harden finished with a team-high 31 points, nine assists, and seven rebounds in 41 minutes. This was a solid […]
Jalen Brunson Drops 18 In During Game 4
Dallas Mavericks guard Jalen Brunson finished with 18 points during the win over Phoenix on Sunday. The 25-year-old played miserably throughout the first two games of the series. However, after scoring 28 points in Game 3, it appears he's back on track. Nonetheless, Brunson isn't as effective when Luka Doncic is in the lineup, and […]
Devin Booker Drops Game-High 35 Points On Sunday
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker scored a game-high 35 points on Sunday. However, it wasn't enough, as his team dropped another one to the Mavericks, knotting the series at two games each. Chris Paul was in foul trouble throughout most of the contest, so Booker stepped things up offensively while adding seven assists, four rebounds, […]
Luka Doncic Leads Mavs To Game 4 Victory
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic finished with 26 points during the Game 4 win over the Suns. He also added 11 assists, seven rebounds, and three steals. As usual, the 23-year-old kept throwing them up, although he shot a miserable 1-for-10 from deep. Nevertheless, Doncic has averaged 33 points throughout this series but will need […]
Tyler Herro Likely Good To Go On Sunday
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (ankle) is expected to be available for Sunday's postseason battle in Philly. Herro's injury designation is nothing new, so he was never truly in danger of missing this one. He's played well throughout the playoffs, although the return of Kyle Lowry (hamstring) could cause a slight decrease in production.
Max Strus Likely To Play In Game 4, As Expected
Miami Heat guard Max Strus (hamstring) is expected to play during Sunday's postseason matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers. He has been bothered by a hamstring strain. However, considering the 26-year-old has been dealing with it for a while, it would have been surprising had it cost him this one. Strus is averaging 11.6 points, 2.9 […]
No Action Will Be Taken Against Jordan Poole
Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole has been cleared of any wrongdoing stemming from a play that resulted in Ja Morant's (knee) injury on Saturday night. Poole has been stellar throughout the postseason, averaging 22.9 points, 5.4 assists, and shooting 46.2% from deep, so it's good news for the Warriors ahead of Game 4. However, […]
Max Strus Back On The Injury Report For Sunday
Miami Heat guard Max Strus (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's playoff battle against the Philadelphia 76ers. The 26-year-old has played well throughout the postseason, averaging 11.6 points, 2.9 assists, and 1.3 steals. Kyle Lowry (hamstring) returned for Game 3 after missing some time with his own hamstring issue. Yet, considering Lowry isn't 100%, there's still […]
Tyler Herro Questionable For Game 3
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (ankle) is questionable ahead of Sunday's postseason matchup against Philadelphia. He has a sprained left ankle, which is nothing new, so it's highly unlikely he won't be around for Game 4. Kyle Lowry (hamstring) returned on Friday, but there's a slight chance he may be sidelined some more. If he's […]
Grayson Allen Enters Starting Five, Bobby Portis Shifts To Bench
Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard/small forward Grayson Allen has been elevated to the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's Game 3 matchup vs. Boston. The start will mark the first in Allen's playoff career, after having been a part of the starting five for 61 of his 66 appearances during the regular season. Portis has combined for […]
James Harden Has Another Rough Shooting Performance
Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden finished with 17 points, eight rebounds, six assists, and a block during the Game 3 win over Miami. The former MVP had another rough night shooting the ball, going 4-for-11 from the field and a horrendous 1-for-7 from deep. He also had issues controlling the ball, accumulating seven turnovers in […]
Andre Iguodala Remains Out On Saturday
Golden State Warriors guard Andre Iguodala (neck) will remain out for Game 3 of the postseason series against Memphis. Unsurprisingly, the veteran will miss another one. He's battling a cervical disc injury, requiring injections, so things aren't looking favorable regarding a potential return before the end of the playoffs. The Warriors will also be down […]
Marcus Smart Likely To Return For Game 3
Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (quadriceps) is expected to suit up for Saturday's playoff matchup against the Bucks. The 28-year-old suffered a right quad bruise during the series opener and couldn't give it a go during the subsequent outing on Tuesday. Nevertheless, with Smart's anticipated return, Derrick White will likely head back to the bench, […]
Dillon Brooks Suspended For Game 3
Memphis Grizzlies small forward Dillon Brooks has been suspended for Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Golden State Warriors. Brooks was ejected from Game 2 of the series after committing a flagrant 2 foul on Warriors guard Gary Payton II (elbow). Payton broke his elbow during the incident. Brooks has been seeing […]
Max Strus Dealing With A Hamstring Issue
Miami Heat guard Max Strus (hamstring) is questionable heading into Game 3 of the playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers. Strus continues to battle a strained right hamstring. However, it hasn't stopped him from suiting up. Yet, the 26-year-old hasn't been a consistent DFS producer during the second round, averaging just 7.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, […]
Tyler Herro Back On The Injury Report For Game 3
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (ankle) is questionable heading into Friday's postseason showdown against Philadelphia. Herro is currently dealing with a sprained left ankle. However, he's been dealing with the injury throughout the series, so it is unlikely he won't suit up for Game 3. The 22-year-old played phenomenally during the first two contests versus […]
Max Strus Playing On Wednesday Night
Miami Heat guard Max Strus (hamstring) is good to go for Game 2 of the playoff series against Philly. Strus was listed on the latest edition of the league's injury report with a hamstring ailment. However, he'll play, starting at the four spot. Nonetheless, the 26-year-old didn't perform the best in Game 1 by scoring […]
Tyler Herro Expected To Suit Up For Game 2
Miami Heat point guard Tyler Herro (ankle) is expected to suit up for the postseason meeting with the 76ers. The Sixth Man of the Year is currently dealing with a left ankle sprain, although it seems it won't hold him back from hitting the floor on Wednesday night. The 22-year-old was fantastic in Game 1, […]
Max Strus, Gabe Vincent Questionable For Game 2
Miami Heat guards Max Strus (hamstring) and Gabe Vincent (knee) are both listed as questionable ahead of Wednesday's Game 2 against the Philadelphia 76ers. The expectation is that both players will be able to play through their respective injuries in the game, despite the questionable tags. Both players started in Game 1. Neither played particularly […]
Dillon Brooks Could Be Facing A Suspension
Memphis Grizzlies small forward Dillon Brooks was ejected from Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals on Tuesday. In the first quarter of the game, he committed a hard foul on Warriors guard Gary Payton II (elbow). Brooks was given a flagrant 2 foul, leading to his ejection. After the game, it was revealed that […]
Gary Payton II Diagnosed With Elbow Fracture
Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II (elbow) was fouled hard by Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Dillon Brooks during Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals on Tuesday. The incident led to Brooks being ejected from the game. After the game, it was announced that Payton had been diagnosed with a fractured left elbow. He is […]
Tyler Herro Questionable For Game 2 With Sprained Ankle
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (ankle) is currently listed as questionable ahead of Game 2 against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday. He is dealing with a sprained left ankle. Herro had previously been listed as questionable for Game 1 due to a respiratory illness. However, he played through it and wound up racking up 25 […]
Desmond Bane To Play In Game 2
Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (back) will be available for Game 2 against the Golden State Warriors. He was listed as questionable for this contest after tweaking his back in the first game of this series. He should remain in the starting five and return to his normal role on Tuesday. Bane has been playing […]
Derrick White To Start In Game 2
Boston Celtics guard Derrick White will move into the starting lineup for Tuesday's Game 2 against the Milwaukee Bucks. Marcus Smart (thigh) will sit this one out as the Celtics attempt to tie up this series. This is a tough blow to lose their defensive anchor, but White has played well as a starter. He's […]