Shake Milton Still Not Ready To Return
Philadelphia 76ers guard Shake Milton (ankle) is still not ready to return ahead of Wednesday's game against Houston. The 24-year-old has been dealing with a sprain, an injury that has forced him to miss his previous three games. With Milton out of the mix, Furkan Korkmaz and Matisse Thybulle should continue to see additional minutes. […]
Victor Oladipo And Eric Gordon Doubtful For Wednesday
Houston Rockets guards Victor Oladipo (foot) and Eric Gordon (groin) are both listed as doubtful to play Wednesday against the Philadelphia 76ers. Oladipo is on pace to miss his third straight game while Gordon is on track to miss his second straight. Both players have will have an opportunity to return to play on Friday […]
D'Angelo Russell Will Undergo Surgery On Knee
Minnesota Timberwolves guard D'Angelo Russell (knee) will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left knee and is expected to miss four to six weeks. Russell has missed four of the past five games with the injury before electing to undergo surgery. This timeline would put Russell's return after the All-Star break, and Minnesota could be well […]
Monte Morris Ruled Out Tuesday Night
Denver Nuggets guard Monte Morris (shoulder) will not play Tuesday against the Boston Celtics. Morris popped onto the injury report with a shoulder strain and was originally questionable to play, however will join a long list of Denver players on the sidelines. With Morris out, Jamal Murray should see all the minutes he can handle […]
James Ennis And Al-Farouq Aminu Questionable Against Knicks
Orlando Magic forwards James Ennis (groin) and Al-Farouq Aminu (knee) are both questionable to play Wednesday against the New York Knicks. Ennis suffered a groin strain over the weekend and missed Sunday's game while Aminu has played just five minutes in over a year. Aminu is making strides for his availability as he went through […]
Evan Fournier Questionable To Play Wednesday
Orlando Magic guard/forward Evan Fournier (back) is listed as questionable Wednesday against the New York Knicks. Fournier has missed five straight games with his lingering back issue, but was able to go through a full non-contact practice on Tuesday. Fournier has been closer to a game-time call lately and we will likely know his status […]
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Remains Out Against Blazers
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (knee) will sit Tuesday against the Portland Trail Blazers. Gilgeous-Alexander has been dealing with knee issues for over a week now and will miss his fourth game in a row and sixth game in his past eight. The good news for the Thunder is Theo Maledon (health and safety […]
Jrue Holiday Continues To Sit Out
Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday will not suit up for Tuesday's game against the Toronto Raptors. He is still recovering from COVID-19 and must be cleared from the NBA's health and safety protocols before getting back on the court. Until then, Bryn Forbes and D.J. Augustin will continue seeing increased minutes. Khris Middleton is the […]
James Harden Has Massive Triple-Double With 29 Points
Brooklyn Nets shooting guard James Harden had a monster game in Monday night's 136-125 win over the Sacramento Kings. Harden shot 10-for-18 from the field, including 6-for-10 from deep, on the way to 29 points, 14 assists and 13 rebounds. He also had a block and he unfortunately commit a whopping seven turnovers. This was […]
Zach LaVine Racks Up 30 Points In Overtime Win
Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine continued his recent tear in Monday's 120-112 win over the Indiana Pacers. LaVine shot 11-for-25 in the game, including 4-for-9 from downtown, on the way to a game-high 30 points. He also had nine rebounds and three assists and he committed four turnovers. LaVine has now scored 30-plus points […]
Desmond Bane, De'Anthony Melton Will Miss Tuesday’s Contest
Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard/small forward Desmond Bane (personal) and point/shooting guard De'Anthony Melton (shoulder) have been ruled out for Tuesday's game against New Orleans. Bane is missing his third straight outing due to personal reasons, while Melton remains out for the fifth consecutive contest due to a sore left shoulder. Grayson Allen has been the […]
Terance Mann, Marcus Morris Join Starting Five Monday
The Los Angeles Clippers will have a new-look starting lineup for Monday's contest against Miami due to four absences to traditional starters. Lou Williams figures to be the primary offensive threat, but the duo of Terance Mann and Marcus Morris are making rare starts and can be seen as strong DFS plays in their own […]
Paul Millsap, Will Barton Headline Absent Nuggets Tuesday
The Denver Nuggets will be without four key contributors for Tuesday's game versus Boston, including power forward Paul Millsap (knee) and shooting guard/small forward Will Barton (personal). Gary Harris (adductor) and P.J. Dozier (hamstring) will join them, leaving the team severely short-handed on the wing, which paves the way for Michael Porter Jr. to see […]
D'Angelo Russell Remains Unavailable Tuesday
Minnesota Timberwolves point/shooting guard D'Angelo Russell (leg) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game versus the Lakers, marking his fourth straight absence due to a sore left leg. Ricky Rubio will presumably continue to hold down the starting PG spot for Minnesota in Russell's absence, while Jordan McLaughlin gets increased run with the second unit. […]
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Will Miss Fourth Straight Game Tuesday
Oklahoma City Thunder point/shooting guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's contest against Portland, although head coach Mark Daigneault has indicated that a return may not be far off. Gilgeous-Alexander is in the midst of a potential All-Star season, averaging 22.6 points, 6.5 assists, and 5.5 rebounds per contest, all while shooting […]
T.J. McConnell Starting For Injured Doug McDermott Monday
Indiana Pacers forward Doug McDermott (knee) will not play Monday against the Chicago Bulls. McDermott had an MRI done, but that came back clean so we are looking at a short-term absence for now. T.J. McConnell is slated to start for McDermott and is a great source of assists and steals regardless if he starts […]
Dillon Brooks Contributes 22 Points With Two Steals
Memphis Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks bounced back from an efficiency standpoint during Sunday's win over Sacramento. Brooks netted 22 points on 50 percent shooting from the field, filling out his line with two rebounds, two assists, two steals, and a triple in 29 minutes. The 25-year-old has been up-and-down as a shooter this season, though […]
Devin Booker Scores 27 Points With No Turnovers
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker stayed efficient offensively during Sunday's win over the Magic. Booker dropped 27 points on 10 of 16 shooting while adding six assists, four rebounds, and a triple in 35 minutes. Best of all, he went 5-for-6 at the free-throw line and committed no turnovers, excelling in two areas that have […]
Norman Powell Bounces Back On Sunday
Toronto Raptors shooting guard Norman Powell, who had a quiet 15-point outing in Thursday's loss to Boston, regained his rhythm on Sunday against Minnesota, scoring 22 points on 8-for-12 shooting from the field. He went 2-for-3 from downtown and 4-for-5 at the foul line with five rebounds and one assist. Powell is averaging 22 points […]
Derrick White Has 25 Points In Sunday's Win
San Antonio Spurs guard Derrick White shot a very good 9-for-15 from the field and 4-for-8 from beyond the arc en route to 25 points in Sunday's 122-110 win over Charlotte. He also put in a serious shift on the defensive end with four steals, adding four assists and two rebounds while committing zero turnovers […]
Hamidou Diallo To Come Off Bench Sunday
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Hamidou Diallo will come off the bench Sunday against the Milwaukee Bucks. The Thunder have elected to start Justin Jackson over Diallo in this one, but it is unclear what the motive was for the change. There was no injury reported for Diallo and it could be match up related with […]
Evan Fournier And Cole Anthony Ruled Out Sunday
Orlando Magic guard/forward Evan Fournier (back) and point guard Cole Anthony (shoulder) have been ruled out against the Phoenix Suns. The Magic are very thin with guards Sunday with Michael Carter-Williams the only healthy point guard and James Ennis (groin) already ruled out. Carter-Williams will likely have a big role Sunday and a popular DFS […]
Rodney Hood Will Miss Sunday’s Contest
Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard/small forward Rodney Hood (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus Dallas due to a left foot sprain. Hood enjoyed a bit of a fantasy revival during a recent three-game stretch where he entered the starting five, but he saw it fade upon returning to the second unit. Even […]
Tony Snell Earns Questionable Tag For Monday
Atlanta Hawks shooting guard/small forward Tony Snell (Achilles) has been bumped up to questionable for Monday's contest against the Knicks as he battles a sore right Achilles. The ailment kept Snell out of the mix for Saturday's game, but he has a chance to rejoin the second unit after just a one-game absence. Skylar Mays […]
Bradley Beal Leads Wizards To Victory With 35 Points
Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal had a game-high 35 points in Sunday's win over Boston, shooting a nice 10-for-18 from the field and 11-for-11 at the foul line. He added seven rebounds, five assists, and two steals with six turnovers in 33 minutes. The turnovers look ugly, but it was still one of Beal's […]
Victor Oladipo Will Miss Second Straight Outing Monday
Houston Rockets point/shooting guard Victor Oladipo (foot) has been ruled out for Monday's game versus Washington due to a sore right foot. Oladipo's absence marks his second consecutive contest on the sidelines due to the ailment, paving the way for Eric Gordon to remain among the starting five and for Sterling Brown to see an […]
Josh Hart And Nickeil Alexander-Walker Upgraded To Probable Sunday
New Orleans Pelicans forward Josh Hart (back) and guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (ankle) have been upgraded to probable Sunday against the Detroit Pistons. The news means both players on track to play Sunday with their respective ailments, but would likely both return to their respective bench roles. Hart has secured a steady 20-30 minute role off […]
Gordon Hayward Probable To Play Against Spurs
Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Gordon Hayward (back) was added to the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. Hayward is dealing with lower back discomfort, but is probable to play. Hayward has not been limited in any capacity over the past few weeks so there should not be an issue here, but […]
Semi Ojeleye Will Play Sunday
Boston Celtics guard/forward Semi Ojeleye (knee) will play Sunday against the Washington Wizards. Ojeleye was probable to play in this one, but left Friday's contest with knee soreness and there was some concern if it would be a lingering issue. Regardless, Ojeleye will play and most likely pick up his third-straight start. Ojeleye has been […]
James Harden Dishes Out 16 Assists
Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden scored 19 points on 6-for-11 shooting in Saturday's game against the Warriors. He added in 16 assists as well while shooting 5-for-8 from three. In addition, Harden grabbed eight rebounds and recorded three steals and one block. On Monday, he'll face the Sacramento Kings, who allow the second-most points and […]