Tim Connelly Heading To Minnesota

Tim Connelly will sign a five-year, $40 million contract to become the Timberwolves new president of basketball operations. Connelly held the same position in Denver since 2013 and was instrumental to the Nuggets' success over the years, including selecting Nikola Jokic with the 41st overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft. He has also been […]

Gary Payton II Not Ready To Return

Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II (elbow) won't play on Tuesday against the Dallas Mavericks. Andre Iguodala (neck) remains out as well, and with Otto Porter Jr. (foot) uncertain for Game 4, the Dubs may be severely short-handed defensively. Fortunately, Payton appears to be moving in the right direction, although head coach Steve Kerr […]

Max Strus Playing On Monday, As Expected

Miami Heat guard Max Strus (hamstring) is good to go for Monday's playoff meeting with the Boston Celtics. The 26-year-old has consistently been on the injury report over the last few weeks because of a nagging hamstring issue. However, it hasn't stopped him from playing. Strus is currently averaging 12.2 points so far throughout the […]

Derrick White Starting In Game 4

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White will start during Monday's playoff showdown versus the visiting Miami Heat. Marcus Smart (ankle) is dealing with a sprain and won't play, so White will get extra work in Game 4. White averaged 14.4 points, 5.6 assists, 3.7 rebounds, and 1.0 steals as a member of the starting lineup during […]

Tyler Herro Sidelined With A Groin Injury

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (groin) won't play on Monday evening against the Celtics. The 22-year-old has struggled throughout most of the postseason, averaging 13.5 points and shooting a hideous 23.2% from downtown. To make matters worse, the reigning Sixth Man of the Year is now dealing with a left groin strain, so he could […]

Marcus Smart Won't Play On Monday

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (ankle) won't play during Monday's postseason matchup versus the Miami Heat. He injured his right ankle in Game 3, and while he did finish the game, it seems it's bothering him more than it was. Derrick White, who averaged 14.4 points, 5.6 assists, 3.7 rebounds, and 1.0 steals, will take […]

Bruce Brown Drawing Interest From Boston

Brooklyn Nets guard Bruce Brown will unquestionably command some serious cash when free agency begins. He finished the 2021-22 season by averaging 9.0 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.1 steals. But he played even better throughout his 45 appearances in the starting lineup. Based on Brown's efficient play, he'll probably draw plenty of interest over the […]

Gabe Vincent Back On The Injury Report

Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent (hamstring) is questionable for Monday's playoff battle versus Boston. He remains plagued by a nagging left hamstring strain. However, the injury is nothing new, so it's more than likely he'll be available for Game 4. But if Kyle Lowry (hamstring) plays, Vincent can be omitted from DFS consideration.

Max Strus Questionable Against Celtics On Monday

Miami Heat guard Max Strus (hamstring) is questionable for Monday's postseason meeting with the Boston Celtics. This ailment is nothing new, so the questionable tag should be taken with a grain of slate. With Jimmy Butler (knee) and Kyle Lowry (hamstring) uncertain for Game 4, Strus may see a substantial bump in production. However, even […]

Tyler Herro Uncertain For Game 4

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (groin) is questionable for Monday's postseason showdown against Boston. The Sixth Man of the Year is dealing with a groin strain that limited him to only 20 minutes in Game 3. He will likely do all he can to make it out there for Game 4. However, Victor Oladipo will […]

Marcus Smart Questionable For Monday Night

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (ankle) is questionable ahead of Monday's playoff meeting against the Miami Heat. The Defensive Player of the Year sustained a painful right ankle sprain during Saturday's loss. Yet, despite Smart's eventual return in that one, he now finds himself back on the injury report. Nonetheless, head coach Ime Udoka didn't […]

Gary Payton II Remains Out On Sunday

Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II (elbow) won't play on Sunday against the Dallas Mavericks. He's been out since suffering an elbow injury at the hands of Dillon Brooks during the previous series. However, there is some good news to report, as Payton is seemingly increasing his activity level. Nonetheless, until the 29-year-old can […]

Tyler Herro Plagued By A Quad Injury

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (quadriceps) should be considered questionable ahead of Game 4. The Sixth Man of the Year logged only 20 minutes of work during Saturday's playoff win over Boston, and he also had it rough on the offensive end by going 4-for-15 from the field while missing all six of his attempts […]

Marcus Smart Shouldn't Miss Time

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart finished with 16 points, seven assists, and four boards during the playoff loss to Miami on Saturday evening. However, he exited briefly after rolling his right ankle in the third quarter, which wasn't a pleasant sight for Boston fans. Fortunately, there was a collective sigh of relief at TD Garden […]

Marcus Smart Nearly Posts Triple-Double

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart put together an outstanding performance during Thursday's Game 2 against the Miami Heat. Smart came into this contest a little banged up with a right foot sprain. However, the injury didn't seem to bother Smart as he almost posted a triple-double in the victory. He finished with 24 points, 12 […]

Marcus Smart Is Probable For Game 2

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (foot) has been upgraded to probable for Thursday's Game 2 against the Miami Heat. The expectation is that Smart will be able to return on Thursday, but fantasy managers will have to wait and see. Derrick White would move back to the bench, assuming Smart returns. Hopefully, White can do […]

Jaylen Brown Records Double-Double In Game 1 Defeat

Boston Celtics shooting guard/small forward Jaylen Brown notched his second double-double of the postseason in Tuesday's loss to the Heat, finishing with 24 points and 10 rebounds across 43 minutes. The 25-year-old continued to stay scorching from long range, going 4-for-8, giving him multiple made triples in five consecutive outings. Brown added three assists, as […]

Joe Harris Should Be Ready For Training Camp

Brooklyn Nets guard Joe Harris (ankle) underwent surgery in late March and is hopeful to be ready for training camp in the fall. He missed most of last season due to a left ankle injury. The Nets clearly missed his elite shooting from beyond the arc. However, his absence opened up playing time for Bruce […]

Max Strus Back On The Injury Report For Tuesday

Miami Heat guard Max Strus (hamstring) is questionable ahead of Tuesday's postseason battle against Boston. Strus continues to deal with a left hamstring strain. However, he was plagued by the ailment during the previous round against Philly as well, so his presence on the injury report is likely a formality at this point. The 26-year-old […]

Marcus Smart Questionable For Series Opener

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (foot) is in danger of missing the opening contest of the Eastern Conference Finals versus Miami. The Defensive Player of the Year is dealing with a right foot sprain and was observed hobbling during the Game 7 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. As a result, there is a real chance […]

Marcus Smart Struggles On Sunday Afternoon

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart finished with only 11 points during the win over Milwaukee on Sunday. However, he made up for it by racking up 10 assists, seven rebounds, one steal, and one block. After dropping 21 points in Game 6, the reigning Defensive Player of the Year had a rough time shooting the […]

Jrue Holiday Unable Lift Bucks To Eastern Conference Finals

Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday scored 21 points during the loss to the Boston Celtics on Sunday. As been the norm throughout the series, the veteran had a rough time making a basket by going 9-for-21 from the field while missing all six of his attempts from deep. However, the 21-year-old finished the regular season […]

Marcus Smart Has A Solid Showing Against Bucks

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart finished with 21 points during the win over Milwaukee on Friday night. The veteran was an effective presence offensively for his club, going 8-for-16 from the field and 5-for-9 deep while adding seven assists and five rebounds. Nevertheless, Smart has been a reliable DFS producer as of late, so he […]

Jrue Holiday Contributes 17 Points In Game 6

Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday finished with 17 points during the loss to Boston on Friday night. The veteran had another unimpressive shooting performance, especially from deep, by going 3-for-10. However, he made up for it on the defensive end by compiling three steals and two blocks. Nonetheless, with Khris Middleton (knee) not expected back […]

Danny Green Diagnosed With Torn ACL, LCL

Philadelphia 76ers guard Danny Green (knee) was diagnosed with a torn ACL and LCL in his left knee. The injury occurred during the first quarter of the Game 6 loss to Miami after teammate Joel Embiid ran into him. The news was confirmed on Friday by an MRI, and he will go under the knife […]

Devin Booker Struggles In Game 6 Loss

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker put together a rough shooting performance during Thursday's Game 6 matchup against the Dallas Mavericks. Booker hit 6-of-17 shots and missed all four of his attempts from beyond the arc. He finished with 19 points, eight rebounds, and three assists in the loss. Booker also had eight turnovers during his […]

Reggie Bullock Surprises On Thursday

Dallas Mavericks guard Reggie Bullock failed to convert all of his field goal attempts during Game 5. However, Bullock turned it around on Thursday and helped his team get the win. He scored 19 points with seven rebounds and two steals in the Game 6 victory over the Phoenix Suns. This 19-point effort marks a […]

Danny Green Injures Knee In Game 6

Philadelphia 76ers guard Danny Green (knee) exited Thursday's postseason matchup against Miami. However, he didn't return. The veteran sustained a left knee injury after Joel Embiid collided with him, and according to ESPN NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, there's "significant concern on the severity." The 25-year-old averaged 8.2 points while shooting 55% from deep during the series […]

James Harden Fails To Deliver In Game 6

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden had a miserable showing during the loss to Miami on Thursday. The former MVP went a dreadful 4-for-9 from the field to finish with 11 points while adding nine assists, four rebounds, and a steal. Nonetheless, the 32-year-old, who began the year in Brooklyn, is coming off arguably one of […]

Zach LaVine To Undergo Surgery

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (knee) is set to undergo surgery in the coming weeks. This shouldn't come as a shock since LaVine was expected to have surgery at some point. The All-Star guard has been battling through knee issues for quite some time. The hope is that this surgery can help put these issues […]