Terry Rozier Goes Off Against Portland
Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier had a wonderful game on Sunday against Portland, racking up a game-high 34 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds in a 109-101 win. He added a pair of steals and blocks while shooting 13-for-24 from the field and 7-for-13 from outside. Rozier has built himself a two-game double-double streak ahead […]
Dwayne Bacon Goes For 22 Points
Orlando Magic guard Dwayne Bacon compiled 22 points, three rebounds, two assists, and three steals in 33 minutes during Sunday's loss to the Rockets. Bacon is not usually a main contributor on offense for the Magic and the last time he posted over 20 points was back on March 28th. Given the fact that his […]
Landry Shamet Drops Season-High 30 Points
Brooklyn Nets guard Landry Shamet finished with a season-high 30 points along with two rebounds and three assists in a season-high 38 minutes off the bench during Sunday's loss to Miami. Shamet notably knocked down seven three-pointers in the contest. The 24-year-old is only averaging 8.8 points per game this season but has now posted […]
Hamidou Diallo Likely To Play Monday
Detroit Pistons guard Hamidou Diallo (knee) did not play on Saturday despite being listed as available for the contest. It appears that the medical staff decided Diallo wasn't healthy enough to suit up. Head coach Dwane Casey said after the game that Diallo is still dealing with a lingering knee issue. The hope is that […]
Gary Trent Jr. Removed From Injury Report
Toronto Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr. (ankle) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He sat out of Saturday's game, but it appears he'll be good to go for this one. The Raptors are without a handful of players, so Trent should see plenty of shots […]
Fred VanVleet Sitting Against Oklahoma City
Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet (hip) won't play against Oklahoma City. The 27-year-old will get to sit this one out as he works his way back to full strength from a hip flexor strain that cost him seven games. With Kyle Lowry (rest) also out on Sunday, look for Gary Trent Jr. and Malachi Flynn […]
Victor Oladipo Not Close To Returning
Miami Heat guard Victor Oladipo (knee) isn't expected back anytime soon. The 28-year-old does not have a return date at the moment, and based on the severity of his past injuries, the team will play it safe in hopes of having him back at full strength for the postseason. With only a few weeks left […]
Jimmy Butler In Jeopardy Of Sitting Against Nets
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (ankle) could miss Sunday's contest against Brooklyn. The veteran has been dealing with a sprained right ankle but has been able to play through it, so it appears likely he will be good to go. If he does sit out for some reason, Goran Dragic, Trevor Ariza, Tyler Herro, and […]
James Harden Out Again On Sunday
Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden (hamstring) will sit out during Sunday's matchup against Miami. The veteran continues to make progress toward working his way back from a right hamstring strain. Without the former MVP in the mix, expect Kyrie Irving to benefit from a usage standpoint while running things at the point. In addition to […]
Bradley Beal Erupts For 37 Points Against Pistons
Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal finished with 37 points, three rebounds, three assists, and two steals in 35 minutes during Saturday's win over Detroit. Beal has been on a hot streak recently, posting at least 30 points in the last four games. The guard is averaging 31 points per game in reality, making him a […]
Joe Ingles Picks Up Double-Double As Starter
Utah Jazz guard/forward Joe Ingles registered a double-double as a starter in Saturday's overtime loss against the Lakers, recording 20 points on 6-for-14 shooting and handing out a season-high 14 assists. He went 6-for-12 with the three-ball and notched three rebounds and three steals with four turnovers in 39 minutes. Utah sat Mike Conley (rest) […]
Jordan Clarkson Has 27 Points In Saturday's Loss
Utah Jazz shooting guard Jordan Clarkson entered the starting lineup for Saturday's meeting with the Lakers and had 27 points on 11-for-27 shooting against his former team in a 127-115 overtime loss. He had most of his attempts from deep, finishing 5-for-15 from downtown. Clarkson added five rebounds, four assists and one steal to his […]
Sterling Brown Ruled Out For Sunday
Houston Rockets guard Sterling Brown (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Orlando Magic. He has missed a week straight of action and it's uncertain when he'll get back on the court. His absence will mean more playing time for Avery Bradley and Armoni Brooks. Neither of them are valuable fantasy options, […]
Jaylen Brown Sitting Out Against Warriors
Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (illness) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Golden State Warriors. He will miss this contest due to a non-COVID related illness. His absence will mean Kemba Walker, Jayson Tatum, and Marcus Smart will see an uptick in value and extended run. Payton Pritchard, Romeo Langford and Semi […]
Evan Fournier Will Miss Next Two Games
Boston Celtics guard Evan Fournier has been ruled out for both Saturday and Monday's game. He's sitting out while following the NBA's health and safety protocols. There is a chance that he does return for Thursday's game against the Phoenix Suns. Payton Pritchard, Romeo Langford and Semi Ojeleye should all see extended run without Fournier […]
Donovan Mitchell Out At Least One Week
Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (ankle) won't suit up for Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. He is expected to miss multiple games after suffering a right ankle sprain. The organization will re-evaluate Mitchell in about a week, so fantasy managers can expect Mitchell to miss a few games. In the meantime, Jordan Clarkson […]
RJ Barrett Scores Efficient 24 Points
New York Knicks guard RJ Barrett helped lead his team to victory Friday night with an efficient scoring performance. Barrett bounced back from a couple of rough shooting performances, scoring 24 points on 9-for-18 shooting from the field and 3 of 6 shooting from deep. He rounded out his line with eight boards, two assists, […]
DeMar DeRozan Produces Second Consecutive Double-Double
San Antonio Spurs guard DeMar DeRozan recorded his second straight double-double- and filled up the box score in the process- in Friday's 107-106 loss to the Trail Blazers. DeRozan poured in a team-high 26 points with 10 assists, four rebounds, a block, and a steal in 37 minutes. He was a bit inefficient by his […]
C.J. McCollum Drops Game-High 29 Points
Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum bounced back from a couple of poor shooting performances in Friday's win over the Spurs. After being held below 40 percent shooting in each of his last two games, McCollum scored 29 points on 13-for-26 shooting from the field. He added six assists, two rebounds, two triples, a block, […]
James Harden Might Return Next Week
Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden (hamstring) remains out for Friday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. However, it sounds like Harden is progressing well and could be ready after a few more practices, according to Nets GM Sean Marks. He'll likely need to get through a few 5-on-5 practices before he's cleared to play. Until then, […]
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Will Miss At Least Two More Weeks
Oklahoma City Thunder point/shooting guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (foot) will be down for at least the next two weeks as he continues to rehab plantar fasciitis, head coach Mark Daigneault revealed Friday. Gilgeous-Alexander faces a muddled path to returning to action this season, especially as OKC has shown a propensity for erring on the side of […]
Tobias Harris, Seth Curry, Dwight Howard All Out Friday
The Philadelphia 76ers are set to be considerably short-handed for Friday's game versus the Clippers with small/power forward Tobias Harris (knee), shooting guard Seth Curry (hip) and center Dwight Howard (knee) all ruled out. Harris' loss looms the largest, with Mike Scott likely to see a bump in minutes and usage, while Ben Simmons could […]
Tomas Satoransky Ruled Out Friday, Coby White Draws Start
Chicago Bulls point guard Tomas Satoransky (back) will be unavailable for Friday's contest against the Grizzlies, paving the way for Coby White to return to the starting five. The two flipped starting/reserve roles shortly after the All-Star break, with Satoransky averaging 9.3 points and 6.1 assists per contest in that span. White has seen an […]
Gary Trent Jr. Will Miss Second Straight Game Friday
Toronto Raptors shooting guard/small forward Gary Trent Jr. (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's contest against the Magic due to a sore right ankle. The trio of Rodney Hood, Deandre Bembry and Paul Watson figure to see as many minutes on the wing as they can handle, with Stanley Johnson also a candidate to […]
Fred VanVleet Set To Make Return To Action Friday
Toronto Raptors point/shooting guard Fred VanVleet (hip) has been given the green light to get back into action Friday against Orlando, as he was removed from the team's injury report ahead of tip-off. VanVleet is set to take the floor for the first time in two weeks, which could cap his minutes, even as Toronto […]
Donovan Mitchell Sustains Ankle Sprain During Friday’s Game
Utah Jazz point/shooting guard Donovan Mitchell (ankle) was forced from Friday's contest versus Indiana due to a right ankle sprain, but there is optimism that he avoided serious long-term injury. Prior to his departure, Mitchell was percolating offensively, dropping 22 points on 7-for-15 shooting overall across 21 minutes. Assuming that he is facing at least […]
Jordan Clarkson Available On Friday
Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers. He has missed each of the last four games due to an ankle issue. It's uncertain if he'll be limited at all, but Royce O'Neale (rest) is out, so Clarkson would see an extended role. Fantasy managers should check back […]
Alec Burks Won't Play Friday
New York Knicks guard Alec Burks has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. He'll sit this one out due to the NBA's health and safety guidelines. It's uncertain when Burks will get back on the court, so he has become a cut-candidate in some formats. Reggie Bullock has more upside and […]
Talen Horton-Tucker Cooks Up Good Line
Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward Talen Horton-Tucker had a team-high 19 points off the bench with seven rebounds, seven assists and three steals in Thursday's 121-113 loss to Boston, shooting 7-for-15 from the field and 5-for-5 at the foul line. Marc Gasol led the starters with 18 points. Horton-Tucker is having a fine month, averaging 14 […]
Jaylen Brown Racks Up 40 Points With Great Shooting
Boston Celtics shooting guard Jaylen Brown was on fire in Thursday's win over the Lakers, shooting 17-for-20 from the field en route to a game-high 40 points. No other player managed to even hit the 20-mark in the game. Brown was 3-for-5 from outside and 3-for-3 at the line with nine rebounds, three assists and […]