Marcus Smart Hopes To Return After All-Star Break

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (calf) is planning to return after the All-Star break for the start of the second half of the season. Smart had been without a timeline for some time since suffering a calf strain on January 30- but head coach Brad Stevens said that the veteran guard participated in some light, […]

Devonte’ Graham Listed As Doubtful

Charlotte Hornets guard Devonte' Graham (knee) is listed as doubtful for Monday's matchup against the Utah Jazz. The 25-year-old has been dealing with discomfort in his left knee, an ailment that caused him to miss Friday night's outing against Golden State. In his stead, Terry Rozier and LaMelo Ball should continue to get a bump […]

J.J. Redick Ejected In The Fourth Quarter Against The Celtics

New Orleans Pelicans guard J.J. Redick was ejected in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Celtics. Redick had been issued a technical foul before he rolled the ball back to the referee during a stoppage of play, which promptly earned him an ejection. It's unclear exactly why he was given such a quick […]

Victor Oladipo Unlikely To Play Monday

Houston Rockets guard Victor Oladipo (foot) is listed as doubtful for Monday's game against the Chicago Bulls. He was unable to suit up for practice on Sunday due to a right foot sprain. Eric Gordon would likely be asked to make another start, assuming Oladipo remains on the sideline. Last outing, Gordon dropped 17 points […]

Brad Wanamaker With 14 Points Against Hornets

With guard Stephen Curry not available after feeling sick in pregame, Golden State Warriors guard Brad Wanamaker played 33 minutes in Saturday's loss to the Charlotte Hornets. He scored 14 points on 5-for-15 shooting and grabbed three rebounds while dishing out five assists. Wanamaker was 2-for-6 from three and also posted three steals. While he's […]

Bradley Beal's 37 Points Help Wizards Upset Portland

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal scored 37 points on 16-for-27 shooting in Saturday's surprise win over the Portland Trail Blazers. In addition, he grabbed seven rebounds and dished out three assists. Beal was 2-for-8 from three and also posted two steals. He'll face the Lakers on Monday, who allow opponents to shoot the fourth-lowest percentage […]

Devin Booker Leads Suns In Scoring In Saturday's Win

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker scored 23 points on 7-for-13 shooting in Saturday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. In addition, he grabbed five rebounds and dished out five assists. Bridges was 5-for-7 from three and 4-for-4 from the line. He'll face the Trail Blazers on Monday, who allow opponents to shoot the 12th-lowest percentage from […]

Zach LaVine Scores 30-Plus Points In Eighth Straight Game

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine continued his hot streak with a 38-point performance in Saturday's win over Sacramento, shooting 15-for-20 from the field and 5-for-5 at the foul line with a 3-for-6 mark from deep. He polished up his line with four rebounds, three assists and three steals. LaVine, who has scored 30-plus points […]

Kendrick Nunn Scores Game-High 27 Points

Miami Heat guard Kendrick Nunn ended up as the leading scorer in last year's Finals rematch with the Lakers on Saturday, scoring 27 points. He missed only four of 14 shots and went 5-for-6 with the three-ball, adding five rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block with one turnover in 40 minutes. Nunn logged […]

Dennis Schroder Tests Negative For COVID-19

Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder could potentially return next Friday against the Portland Trail Blazers. The veteran will need to quarantine for seven days despite testing negative for COVID-19. With Anthony Davis (Achilles) out of the equation for a month, Schroder is capable of being the No. 2 scoring option for the team. Alex Caruso […]

Jrue Holiday Expected To Sit Again On Sunday

Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday will not play on Sunday against Sacramento. The veteran hasn't played since the beginning of the month while adhering to league's policies regarding COVID-19. In his absence, Bryn Forbes and Donte Divincenzo should continue to benefit from extra playing time.

Cody Martin Cleared To Play Versus Warriors

Charlotte Hornets guard Cody Martin has been cleared to return to action versus the Golden State Warriors on Saturday. He hasn't played in a week while sitting out due to the NBA's COVID-19 health and safety protocols. Martin is expected to see roughly 20 minutes of playing time with the Hornets short-handed right now. However, […]

Devonte' Graham Ruled Out Saturday

Charlotte Hornets guard Devonte' Graham (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Golden State Warriors. He continues to be sidelined due to a lingering knee issue, which is beginning to be concerning. For now, fantasy managers should consider Graham day-to-day until his injury status is updated. Malik Monk has five double-digit scoring […]

Donovan Mitchell Scores 35 Points With One Turnover

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell had a strong showing in a narrow loss to the Clippers. Mitchell scored 35 points on a season-high 27 shot attempts, adding five assists, four rebounds, four triples, three steals and just one turnover. The Louisville product stepped up against a Clippers team that was at full strength for the […]

Fred VanVleet Has Rough Shooting Night

Toronto Raptors guard Fred Vanvleet had a rough night shooting the ball in a win over Minnesota. VanVleet scored 12 points, though he shot just 4 of 20 from the field and 2-for-9 from beyond the arc, matching his worst performance of the season efficiency-wise. He also had five turnovers, matching his season-high, though he […]

Norman Powell Drops Season-High 31 Points

Toronto Raptors guard Norman Powell kept up his red-hot play in Friday's win over the Timberwolves. Powell scored a season-high 31 points with six rebounds, six triples, two assists, and two steals in 38 minutes. The 27-year-old matched his season-high in shot attempts with OG Anunoby and Kyle Lowry sidelined- and his play in February […]

Luguentz Dort Scores Team-High 17 Points

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Luguentz Dort led the team with 17 points in Friday's 98-85 loss to Milwaukee, shooting 6-for-16 from the field and 2-for-3 at the charity stripe. The whole Thunder starting five struggled, including Dort, but the 21-year-old managed to go 3-for-7 with the three-ball, which helped him get close to 20 points. […]

Zach LaVine With Inefficient 30 Points

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine scored 30 points on 9-for-28 shooting in Friday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. In addition, he grabbed five rebounds and dished out five assists. LaVine was 2-for-10 from three and also posted two steals and blocked one shot. He'll face the Kings on Saturday, who allow opponents to shoot the […]

Evan Fournier Drains Five Threes

Orlando Magic guard Evan Fournier scored 28 points on 11-for-18 shooting in Friday's game against the Golden State Warriors. In addition, he grabbed four rebounds and dished out six assists. Fournier was 5-for-9 from three and also posted two steals. He'll face the Pistons on Sunday, who allow opponents to shoot the eighth-highest percentage from […]

Kyle Lowry Ruled Out Against Minnesota

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (thumb) will not play Friday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Lowry came down to a game-time decision and head coach Nick Nurse is labeling him as "day-to-day". Nurse even said Lowry could be listed as probable next game after they see him go through his game-day workout. With Lowry out, Fred […]

D.J. Augustin Starting Over Bryn Forbes Friday

Milwaukee Bucks guard D.J. Augustin will start Friday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Bucks are on a five-game losing streak and need to make some changes while Jrue Holiday (health and safety protocols) is still out. Augustin will push Bryn Forbes to the bench who was serviceable as a three-pointer streamer. Augustin could […]

Semi Ojeleye And Javonte Green Coming Off The Bench Friday

Boston Celtics forward Semi Ojeleye and guard Javonte Green will come off the bench Friday against the Atlanta Hawks. Kemba Walker (rest) and Daniel Theis (finger) are back for this game and the Celtics will start their normal, bigger lineup. Ojeleye has been starting for the injured Theis and put up some low-end lines while […]

Dillon Brooks Out Against Pistons

Memphis Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks (thigh) will not play Friday against the Detroit Pistons. Brooks is dealing with some thigh soreness and does not sound like he will be out for long. Regardless, the Grizzlies are getting De'Anthony Melton (shoulder) and Desmond Bane (personal) back so there are a lot of options for Memphis to […]

Dillon Brooks Questionable Against Pistons

Memphis Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks (thigh) is questionable to play against the Pistons on Friday. If he's unable to go, De'Anthony Melton (shoulder) would be a great pivot play against the Pistons' poor defense, as he has excellent per-36 numbers. Brooks had strung together a couple of strong shooting performances before struggling with efficiency on […]

De'Anthony Melton Expected To Play Friday

Memphis Grizzlies guard De'Anthony Melton (shoulder) is expected to play Friday against the Detroit Pistons. Melton has missed six straight games with a shoulder strain, but head coach Taylor Jenkins "expects Melton to be available to play" on Friday. That does not exactly confirm his return, but Melton should be in the lineup barring any […]

Devonte' Graham Now Doubtful For Saturday

As an update to a previous report, Charlotte Hornets guard Devonte' Graham (knee) is now doubtful to play Saturday against the Golden State Warriors. Graham was questionable and had little hope to play, but this almost seals the deal of Graham missing the game. Malik Monk would be a good streamer for points and threes […]

Will Barton Available To Play Friday Night

Denver Nuggets guard/forward Will Barton (personal) is available to play Friday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Barton has missed the past three games due to personal reasons and was questionable coming into this contest, but he appears on track to play. Barton could come off the bench or push Michael Porter Jr. out of the […]

Victor Oladipo, P.J. Tucker Making Progress

Houston Rockets guard Victor Oladipo (foot) and forward P.J. Tucker (quad) both practiced in some capacity on Friday. Tucker was able to practice with the team while Oladipo did individual work on the side, so it sounds like the former is a bit closer to returning to game action. The Rockets had two home games […]

Devonte' Graham Listed As Questionable Saturday

Charlotte Hornets guard Devonte' Graham (knee) is questionable to play Saturday against the Golden State Warriors. Graham left last Saturday's game with the knee injury, but had games postponed so did not actually miss any playing time. However, Graham is in danger of missing this Saturday and would likely cede more minutes to starters Terry […]

Jaylen Brown Will Play Friday

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (knee) will be available for Friday's rematch with the Hawks. Brown continues to deal with tendinitis in his right knee- and while general manager Danny Ainge recently said it was concerning, Boston has yet to reduce his workload or minutes. Brown shot just 30 percent from the field in Wednesday's […]