Seth Curry Drills Six Treys In Victory Over Wizards
Philadelphia 76ers guard Seth Curry continued his hot shooting in a win over the Wizards on Wednesday night. Curry shot an incredible 78.6 percent from the field and 85.7 percent from deep en route to a season-high 28 points. The 30-year-old has had four games with 10 or more field-goal attempts and has shot at […]
Bradley Beal Explodes For Career-High 60 Points
Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal scored a career-high 60 points in a losing effort to the 76ers. Beal shot 57.1 percent from the field on 35 shots, ridiculous efficiency for such a lucrative scoring performance, which tied a franchise mark. He also made at least 10 free throws for the third time this season, along […]
Tyrese Haliburton Will Play Against Chicago
Sacramento Kings guard Tyrese Haliburton (wrist) will play Wednesday against the Chicago Bulls. Haliburton has missed the past two games with a bone bruise in his left wrist. Thankfully, this is not his shooting wrist, but the breakout rookie could still see some shooting regression if the injury still persists. Haliburton has been a great […]
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Questionable Against Spurs
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (ankle) is questionable Thursday against the San Antonio Spurs. Caldwell-Pope has missed two straight games with an ankle sprain, but could return Thursday. The Lakers are in entering a back-to-back set, so Caldwell-Pope should be considered questionable for both. If Caldwell-Pope returns, Kyle Kuzma will likely return to the […]
LeBron James, Anthony Davis Questionable For Thursday
Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward LeBron James (ankle) and forward/center Anthony Davis (groin) are questionable to play Thursday against the San Antonio Spurs. James has been a common reoccurrence on the injury report, but has not missed a game this season. Davis, on the other hand, is popping up with a right adductor strain and this […]
Josh Jackson Inactive Against Bucks
Detroit Pistons guard/forward Josh Jackson (ankle) will not play Wednesday against the Milwaukee Bucks. Jackson suffered an ankle injury Sunday, but there was optimism he would suit up Wednesday. That, unfortunately, was not the case and he will miss his second-straight game with the injury. Wayne Ellington is getting another start and is a threes […]
Markelle Fultz Leaves Game With Serious Knee Injury
Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz (knee) left Wednesday night's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers and will not return. Fultz landed on his knee awkwardly and had trouble walking, clutching his left knee almost immediately after landing. Hopefully it looked worse than it actually was, but this could be a serious knee injury for Fultz, who […]
Reggie Bullock Good To Go Wednesday
New York Knicks guard Reggie Bullock (knee) was in danger of missing Wednesday's contest against the Utah Jazz, but he will play and start. Bullock has some soreness in his knee, but not enough where it will cost him a game. Bullock has been starting in the absence of Alec Burks (ankle), who is out […]
Dennis Smith Jr. And Omari Spellman Active Wednesday
New York Knicks guard Dennis Smith Jr. (quad) and forward Omari Spellman (quad) are active Wednesday against the Utah Jazz. Smith has played in one game this season and will likely make his return Wednesday, but Austin Rivers and Immanuel Quickley have both been playing well off the bench behind Elfrid Payton. As for Spellman, […]
David Nwaba Starting Again For Injured Danuel House Jr.
The Houston Rockets are starting forward David Nwaba again for the injured Danuel House Jr. (back) on Wednesday against the Indiana Pacers. House with miss his second-straight game with a back injury and Nwaba is slated to grab his second-straight start. Nwaba started off the year hot with numerous players out due to medical and […]
Marcus Smart In, Jeff Teague Out Wednesday Night
The Boston Celtics will be without guard Jeff Teague (ankle) again Wednesday against the Miami Heat, but will get guard Marcus Smart (thumb) back after a one-game absence. Smart's return will likely push Tremont Waters back to the bench who will take a huge hit in fantasy value. Teague, missing his second straight, should give […]
Evan Fournier Out Again Wednesday Night
Orlando Magic guard Evan Fournier (back) is out Wednesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers due to back spasms. This will be the third straight game missed by Fournier due to back spasms after leaving the game on December 31st. Dwayne Bacon has been the starter and will continue to do so with Fournier out. Bacon has […]
Alec Burks Sidelined At Least One Week
New York Knicks guard Alec Burks (ankle) is going to miss at least one week of action and possibly more time. He is currently in a walking boot with an ankle sprain and will be re-evaluated in seven to 10 days. The Knicks are shorthanded because of injuries, so R.J. Barrett and Austin Rivers will […]
Reggie Bullock Might Sit Versus Jazz
New York Knicks guard Reggie Bullock (knee) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Utah Jazz. The Knicks are extremely shorthanded, so losing Bullock would be significant here. They would be forced to lean on R.J. Barrett and Austin Rivers, assuming Bullock sits out. Barrett would be the better option between the two, […]
Tim Hardaway Jr. Could Start Again This Season
Dallas Mavericks guard Tim Hardaway Jr. could rejoin the starting five at some point this season, according to head coach Rick Carlisle. He has struggled early in the season, so the Mavs decided to have Hardaway come off the bench on Monday. That worked well as he scored 30 points in 31 minutes. It sounds […]
Donovan Mitchell Pours In Season-High 31 Points
Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell scored a season-high 31 points in 30 minutes of a blowout loss to the Nets. Mitchell shot 10 of 22 from the field- it's his third straight game shooting 42 percent or better from the field after his rough start efficiency-wise. He's also added 18 assists, 12 rebounds, and 11 […]
Paul George Picks Up Late Questionable Tag Tuesday
Los Angeles Clippers shooting guard/small forward Paul George (ankle) has been deemed questionable to play in Tuesday's contest versus the Spurs due to a sprained ankle, per head coach Ty Lue. The news comes down late, which could be an indication that L.A. is planning on holding George out, which would thereby give Luke Kennard […]
Danuel House Jr., Ben McLemore Remain Sidelined Wednesday
The Houston Rockets will be without small forward Danuel House Jr. (back) and shooting guard/small forward Ben McLemore for Wednesday's contest against Indiana. Without the duo on the floor Monday, Jae'sean Tate and Sterling Brown continued to see minutes with the second unit, a role they figure to reprise so long as House and McLemore remain […]
Fantasy Basketball Buy Lows and Trade Targets
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Brooklyn Shakes Up Starting Five Amid Kevin Durant’s Absence
The Brooklyn Nets are breaking out a new-look starting lineup for Tuesday's contest against the Jazz, rolling with Kyrie Irving, Bruce Brown, Taurean Prince, Jeff Green and Jarrett Allen as Kevin Durant begins his seven-day quarantine period due to COVID-19. The decision to significantly shake up the starting five is somewhat surprising but does allow Caris Levert, […]
Michael Carter-Williams Ruled Out For Wednesday’s Game
Orlando Magic point/shooting guard Michael Carter-Williams (foot) has been deemed unavailable to suit up Wednesday against Cleveland due to a foot injury that he sustained during Monday's game. Carter-Williams had moved into the starting five with Evan Fournier (back) banged up, with the veteran's absence likely to lead to a larger role for rookie Cole […]
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Will Miss Second Straight Contest
Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game versus Memphis. Kyle Kuzma will once again enter the starting five in his place, although both Wesley Matthews and Talen Horton-Tucker should be in line for increased roles off the bench as well. Caldwell-Pope's production has been consistent when he's […]
Alec Burks, Nerlens Noel Up In The Air For Wednesday
New York Knicks shooting guard Alec Burks (ankle) and center Nerlens Noel (ankle) have been deemed questionable to play in Wednesday's game against the Jazz. Both sat out the team's win Monday, with Burks' absence now having stretched to four contests. When healthy, Burks has played his way into season-long consideration no matter the league […]
Evan Fournier Earns Questionable Tag For Wednesday
Orlando Magic shooting guard Evan Fournier (back) is questionable to suit up for Wednesday's game versus the Cavaliers as he continues to battle back spasms. Michael Carter-Williams has entered the starting five in Fournier's place during his two-game absence, but a foot injury has now sidelined Carter-Williams. Orlando has traditionally enjoyed deploying Terrence Ross off […]
Josh Okogie Will Miss Tuesday’s Contest
Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard/small forward Josh Okogie (hamstring) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game versus the Nuggets. Okogie has been battling a hamstring ailment, which will now keep him out for a fourth straight game. Expect Jarrett Culver to continue drawing starts in Okogie's stead, giving him short-term season-long and DFS upside. While Okogie […]
RJ Barrett Keeps It Rolling Against Hawks
New York Knicks guard/forward RJ Barrett had another outstanding offensive performance on Monday, scoring 26 points on 10-for-19 shooting in a 113-109 win over Atlanta. The second-year player had 11 rebounds for a nice-looking double-double and he also notched five assists and two steals while shooting 10-for-19 from the field. Barrett's shooting efficiency has been […]
Jrue Holiday Stays Hot From Beyond The Arc In Victory
Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday continued his hot shooting from beyond the arc in a win over Detroit. Holiday started off shooting just 1 of 9 from deep but has made 14 triples on 53 percent shooting in his past four games, a stretch where Milwaukee is 3-1. His 15 points, seven assists, and six […]
Derrick White Sustains Fractured Toe, Return Unclear
San Antonio Spurs point/shooting guard Derrick White (toe) has dealt with toe injuries throughout the early portion of the 2020-21 year, with his latest ailment being a minor fractured toe, which could scuttle his return just after it began. White played 23 minutes in his season debut, but has been carefully managed by the Spurs […]
Josh Okogie Picks Up Questionable Tag For Tuesday’s Game
Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard/small forward Josh Okogie (hamstring) has been listed as questionable to play in Tuesday's contest versus the Nuggets. Despite being recently listed as having no timetable for his return, it appears that Okogie could get back in the mix sooner than expected. His absence has allowed Jarrett Culver to join the starting […]
Rodney Hood Draws Questionable Tag For Tuesday’s Game
Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard/small forward Rodney Hood (quad) has been bumped up to questionable to play in Tuesday's contest versus Chicago due to a strained left quad. Hood has been slowed eased into the rotation for Portland, but was unable to suit up in their most recent contest. Not having exceeded 16 minutes or […]