Zach LaVine To Tough It Out Thursday
Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (thumb), listed as questionable, will suit up for Thursday's game against the Knicks. LaVine suffered a torn ligament in his left thumb but has opted to play through the ailment- with head coach Billy Donovan noting that the team will have to adjust on the fly depending on how well […]
Cade Cunningham Set To Practice Friday
Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (ankle) will practice with the team Friday. Detroit has yet to see what their 2021 first-round pick is capable of, as Cunningham suffered an ankle injury during training camp. General manager Troy Weaver had said that the rookie could make his debut on Saturday against Orlando- though head coach Dwane […]
Bogdan Bogdanovic, Lou Williams Available Thursday
Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (shin) and guard Kevin Huerter (ankle), both listed as probable, are available for Thursday's game against the Wizards. Bogdan Bogdanovic (ankle) and Lou Williams (ankle) will also play. There was little doubt that these four would be able to suit up, so it's not particularly surprising to see that they'll […]
Malcolm Brogdon Won't Play Against Nets
Indiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon (hamstring) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. The veteran guard is reportedly dealing with a strained hamstring, according to head coach Rick Carlisle. Fantasy managers should expect Brogdon to be sidelined for multiple games because of this injury. That means, T.J. McConnell could be an […]
Aaron Nesmith Quickly Losing Minutes
Boston Celtics guard Aaron Nesmith is beginning to lose the trust of head coach Ime Udoka. The organization wants Nesmith to slow down and play like he was during the summer league. Through three games, Nesmith has played 27 minutes and has failed to make a shot. It sounds like the Celtics will continue running […]
Trae Young, Kevin Huerter Expected To Play
Atlanta Hawks guards Trae Young (shin) and Kevin Huerter (ankle) are both expected to play in Thursday's game against the Washington Wizards. Both players are listed as probable while dealing with minor injuries. Also, Lou Williams (ankle) and Bogdan Bogdanovic (ankle) are listed as questionable to suit up on Thursday. That means, Young and Huerter […]
Bogdan Bogdanovic Questionable Against Wizards
Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (ankle) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Washington Wizards. The Hawks could be shorthanded here with Lou Williams (ankle), Trae Young (shin) and Kevin Huerter (ankle) all banged up right now. The hope is that most of them should be able to suit up on Thursday. Bogdanovic […]
C.J. McCollum Scores Game-High 25 Points
Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum kept up his recent strong play in Wednesday's victory over Memphis. McCollum poured in a game-high 25 points on 8-for-21 shooting from the field, chipping in four three-pointers while draining 5 of 6 free throws. The veteran shooting guard rounded out his productive night with six boards, two assists, […]
Paul George Shoots Just 6-For-20 In Loss To Cavaliers
Los Angeles Clippers shooting guard/small forward Paul George had a rough night shooting the ball in the team's 92-79 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday. He went 6-for-20 from the field overall and he was 0-for-8 from three-point range. He still managed to compile a decent all-around stat line as he racked up 12 […]
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Has Another Nice Scoring Outing
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the team to the first victory of the season on Wednesday, scoring 27 points on 7-for-19 shooting in a 123-115 win over the Lakers. He was 5-for-11 with the three-ball and 8-for-10 at the line, adding nine rebounds to his line with five assists and two turnovers in […]
Devin Booker Scores 31 Points In Loss To Kings
Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker scored a season-high 31 points in the team's loss to the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday. He shot 12-for-28 from the field and 5-for-6 from the free throw strike in the game. He knocked down two three-pointers and also added eight assists and a steal. For the second straight game, […]
Buddy Hield Hits Seven Threes, Drops 26 Points
Sacramento Kings shooting guard Buddy Hield carried the team's offense in their victory over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday. He shot 8-for-17 from the field, including 7-for-11 from three-point range, on the way to a team-high 26 points. He also filled out the stat sheet with five rebounds, two blocks, two steals and one assist. […]
Bradley Beal Scores 17 Points, Grabs 10 Rebounds
Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal struggled shooting the ball in the team's victory over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday. He went 7-for-25 from the field and 0-for-6 from beyond the arc. However, he ended up with a solid fantasy line overall. He scored 17 points to go along with 10 rebounds, three steals, two […]
Pat Connaughton Starting Wednesday
Milwaukee Bucks guard Pat Connaughton will rejoin the starting five for Wednesday's matchup with the Timberwolves. Connaughton came off the bench Monday- but still played 32 minutes, contributing 13 points, seven boards, and three triples in a win over Indiana. The 28-year-old should have some DFS appeal with added shot opportunities available in the absence […]
Danilo Gallinari And De'Andre Hunter To Play On Wednesday
The Atlanta Hawks will have two of their top forwards on the floor for Wednesday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Both De'Andre Hunter and Danilo Gallinari (shoulder) will be active for the game. Hunter missed the team's last game due to a non-COVID illness. Gallinari, meanwhile, has yet to play this season as he's […]
Caris LeVert Won't Play In Wednesday's Game
Indiana Pacers shooting guard/small forward Caris LeVert (back) will not make his season debut in Wednesday's game against the Toronto Raptors, according to Pacers reporter Scott Agness. LeVert suffered a stress fracture in his back and has been without a firm timetable for a return. However, he has been progressing well and there was some […]
Zach LaVine Plans To Play Through Injury
Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (thumb) has been a key contributor to the 4-0 start to the season. However, it was announced that LaVine has suffered a small ligament tear in his left thumb. Despite that, the All-Star guard plans to play through the issue. This is mostly going to be a pain tolerance type […]
Dejounte Murray Notches Fifth Career Triple-Double
With the help of five overtime minutes and a closer-than-expected contest, San Antonio Spurs guard Dejounte Murray delighted the home crowd and fantasy managers with his fifth career triple-double. Across 40 minutes, the 25-year old dropped 21 points, 15 assists, 12 rebounds, two blocks, and two steals in a 125-121 loss. Unfortunately, Murray wasn't particularly […]
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Serves Up A 30-Point Evening
In a 106-98 loss to the Warriors, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points, and no one on his team topped 12 points. The 23-year old added four assists, one rebound, and one steal and hit four triples in 36 minutes, but it wasn't enough for the winless Thunder. After a quiet start, SGA has recorded at […]
Damion Lee Drops 20 Points Off The Bench
It wasn't always pretty for the Warriors in a 106-98 win over the Thunder, but it got some crucial contributions off the bench, and Damion Lee was at the forefront. In 26 minutes, the fifth-year guard produced 20 points on 8-for-14 shooting with three rebounds, an assist, and four three-pointers. Lee has now played at […]
Paul George Snatches Eight Steals In Win Over Portland
Los Angeles Clippers shooting guard/small forward Paul George helped the team earn its first victory of the year on Monday. Facing the Portland Trail Blazers, George tallied 16 points, five assists, one block and a whopping eight steals. He shot 6-for-16 from the field and 2-for-8 from three-point range in the game. George is off […]
Luke Kennard Scores Game-High 23 Points On Monday
Los Angeles Clippers shooting guard Luke Kennard helped lead the team to a 116-86 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday. He scored a game-high 23 points while shooting 8-for-10 from the field, including 6-for-7 from beyond the arc. He also added four rebounds, three assists and a block. Kennard was one of the […]
Jaylen Brown Produces A 30-Point Night
Boston Celtics shooting guard Jaylen Brown was on a roll against the Hornets on Monday, shooting 12-for-20 from the field en route to 30 points in a 140-129 overtime win. He was 3-for-7 with the three-ball and added three points from the charity stripe with four attempts. Brown missed a double-double by one rebound and […]
James Harden Continues Worrying Early-Season Trend
On Monday, the Brooklyn Nets downed the Washington Wizards to bounce back from a Sunday defeat, but a disturbing early-season trend continued for James Harden. The Nets point guard provided 14 points, nine assists, six rebounds, a block, and a steal in 30 minutes, but he only got to the foul line three times. It […]
Bradley Beal Returns From Injury For 19 Points
After sitting out the last game, Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (hip) returned to the court with an inefficient shooting night. In 32 minutes, Beal took 22 shots but only made eight of them and was a further 3-for-13 behind the three-point line. He managed to add four assists and three rebounds, but it also […]
Al Horford, Romeo Langford Will Sit Out On Monday
Boston Celtics center Al Horford (groin) and guard Romeo Langford (calf) have been ruled out for Monday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. Horford has a left adductor strain, while Langford is dealing with left calf tightness. Horford's absence means that the team will likely lean more on Grant Williams and Robert Williams III, both of […]
Jrue Holiday, Bobby Portis Ruled Out On Monday
Milwaukee Bucks point guard Jrue Holiday (ankle) and power forward Bobby Portis (hamstring) have been ruled out for Monday's game against the Indiana Pacers. This will be the second game Holiday has missed this year. He is dealing with a left ankle sprain. Portis, meanwhile, has yet to make his season debut. The team will […]
Bradley Beal Good To Go For Monday's Game
Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal (groin) is good to go for Monday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. The 28-year-old veteran missed the team's last game due to a bruised right hip as well as a groin issue. With his return, Aaron Holiday will move back to the bench. Beal struggled a bit in his […]
Jaylen Brown Cleared To Play On Monday
Boston Celtics shooting guard Jaylen Brown (knee) is good to go for Monday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. Brown is dealing with left knee soreness. He sat out Sunday's game and had been listed as questionable for Monday's game up until now. Brown had a phenomenal season debut against the New York Knicks, dropping a […]
Jaylen Brown Tagged As Questionable For Monday
Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (knee) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. He sat out of Sunday's game with what the team is calling left knee tendinopathy. The Celtics might decide to play it safe and sit Brown for this game. Dennis Schroder would likely be asked to start again […]