Admiral Schofield Has Career Night Versus Magic
Washington Wizards shooting guard Admiral Schofield took advantage of his opportunity on Wednesday night against the Magic. With Washington missing Bradley Beal, Rui Hachimura, Thomas Bryant and Davis Bertans, someone needed to take on the minutes, and Schofield filled in nicely. He set career highs with 19 points, six rebounds, 13 field-goal attempts, eight made field […]
Bradley Beal Will Not Play Against Magic
Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (leg) will sit Wednesday against the Orlando Magic. Beal was a game-time decision as he continues to deal with leg soreness, but will not make his long awaited return to the court. Jordan McRae and Ish Smith continue to be the biggest benefactors here along with Garrison Mathews.
Bradley Beal Participates in Shootaround
Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (leg) was able to participate in Wednesday's shootaround. He's listed as a game-time decision for Wednesday's game against the Orlando Magic. He's missed each of the last three games, but getting through shootaround is a positive sign. Gary Payton, Ish Smith, and Jordan McRae would lose value if Beal returns […]
Matisse Thybulle Practices on Wednesday
Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Matisse Thybulle (knee) was a full participant for Wednesday's practice. He's been sidelined for the past three weeks, but is expected to return for Thursday's game against the Boston Celtics. The Sixers are likely going to ease him back into the rotation after missing three weeks of action. James Ennis is expected […]
Norman Powell is Not Expected to Play on Wednesday
Toronto Raptors guard Norman Powell (shoulder) is listed as doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. He was listed as doubtful on Tuesday and didn't play in that game. Fred Vanvleet (hamstring) is going to be sidelined for a bit, so getting Powell back is a must right now. Patrick McCaw is most likely […]
RJ Barrett Scores Team-High 19 Points
New York Knicks guard RJ Barrett led the team with 19 points in Tuesday's loss to the Lakers, shooting 9-for-19 from the field and adding five rebounds. The 19-year-old rookie has been very inconsistent during his first campaign, but he's now managed two consecutive good scoring performances. Chances of a third one on Wednesday aren't […]
Ja Morant Scores 25 Points In The Win On Tuesday
Memphis Grizzlies rookie guard JA Morant connected on an efficient 12 of 18 shooting from the floor en route to 25 points and added seven dimes to help secure the win over Minnesota on Tuesday. Morant also chipped in four rebounds and a steal but did cough the ball up five times. Morant is off […]
Jarrett Culver Goes Off For A Career-High 24 Points
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jarrett Culver had himself a night when he scored a career-high 24 points on an efficient 8-for-11 shooting from the floor in the 119-112 defeat at the hands of the Grizzlies. Culver added some solid extras with two steals, five rebounds, and three triples while committing just a single turnover in 28 […]
Kyle Lowry Hands Out 10 Assists In Loss On Tuesday
Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry struggled to connect from the floor but managed to set up his teammates as he recorded 10 assists on Tuesday. Lowry connected on just 7-for-23 shooting en route to 24 points and made just four of 16 of his attempts from three while also adding four rebounds and a block […]
Damian Lillard Scores 20 Points In Win
Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard recorded 18 of his 20 points in the second half and provided nine assists in the two-point win over Toronto on Tuesday. Lillard took just 11 shots as the Raptors regularly threw double teams at the superstar and he managed to connect on five of those shots while also […]
Brandon Knight Drops Season-High 13 Points As Reserve
Cleveland Cavaliers point/shooting guard Brandon Knight saw a season-best 24 minutes during Tuesday’s loss to the Detroit Pistons and utilized his time on the floor to collect a season-high 13 points on 5-for-9 shooting, including going 3-for-7 from behind the three-point line. Knight’s increased usage over the past two games has been directly tied to […]
Derrick Rose Knocks Down Go-Ahead Bucket Versus Former Team
Detroit Pistons point/shooting guard Derrick Rose put his squad ahead for good in the waning seconds of Tuesday’s win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The former MVP led the way with a team-high 24 points as a reserve, having now reached the 20-point plateau in five of his last six outings. The 21 shots that Rose […]
Devin Booker Exceeds 30-Point Plateau In Seventh Straight Game
Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker continued his torrid scoring pace during Tuesday’s defeat to the Sacramento Kings, collecting a game-high 34 points across his 39 minutes. Booker has scored no fewer than 32 points in any of his last seven contests, raising his season average 26.2 points on a nightly basis. Closing in on […]
Jrue Holiday Will Miss Second Game Wednesday
New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday (elbow) will not play Wednesday against the Chicago Bulls. Coach Alvin Gentry originally ruled Holiday as a game-time decision, then ruled him out entirely over 24 hours before tip-off. Josh Hart started on Monday, but did not perform too well. E'Twaun Moore played well off the bench, but the […]
Bradley Beal is Questionable on Wednesday
Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (leg) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Orlando Magic. He's missed each of the last three games due to right leg soreness. Gary Payton, Ish Smith, Jordan McRae, and Troy Brown have seen increased playing time in the absence of Beal. Brown has the most fantasy upside […]
Jrue Holiday Might Sit Out on Wednesday
New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday (elbow) is listed as a game-time decision for Wednesday's game against the Chicago Bulls, according to head coach Alvin Gentry. He suffered a bruised left elbow on Saturday and didn't play in Monday's contest. Josh Hart and E'Twaun Moore will benefit the most if Holiday is unable to play […]
Jimmy Butler Should Be Back on Wednesday
Miami Heat guard Jimmy Butler (back) is expected to return for Wednesday's game against the Indiana Pacers. He was able to practice on Tuesday and is making progress towards a return. He missed Sunday's win over the Blazers, but should be ready to go on Wednesday. Derrick Jones will head back to the bench with […]
Bogdan Bogdanovic Ruled Out for Tuesday
Sacramento Kings guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Phoenix Suns. He didn't travel with the team and this marks his third game in a row sidelined. Fantasy owners should consider him questionable for Friday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Trevor Ariza will see increased playing time while Bogdanovic […]
Jeremy Lamb Picks Up A Double-Double Monday Night
Indiana Pacers shooting guard Jeremy Lamb had a very productive night against the Hornets on Monday, finishing a 115-104 win with 11 points, 10 rebounds, four assists, and three steals, shooting 5-for-11 from the field. It's was a great revenge game by the 27-year-old guard, who spent four years in Charlotte before signing for Indiana […]
Luka Doncic Records A Triple-Double With 38 Points
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Luka Doncic did it again on Monday when he provided another monster triple-double to help his club pick up the win over the Bulls. Doncic scored 38 points on 12 of 24 shooting and added 11 rebounds with 10 assists to go along with a block and five triples across 34 minutes […]
Zach LaVine Scores 20 Points In 39 Minutes
Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine connected on 10-for-23 shooting en route 20 points, but it was not enough in the 118-110 loss to Dallas on Monday. LaVine did provide a full line with three steals and two blocks while also chipping in five rebounds and matched a season-high with seven assists. LaVine failed to connect […]
Tomas Satoransky Hands Out 14 Assists
Chicago Bulls guard Tomas Satoransky recorded a double-double on Monday that included 11 points and a game-high 14 assists in the loss to the Mavericks. He did struggle with his shot as he made just three of 12 attempts from the floor but also added five rebounds with a steal and a make from three […]
Bojan Bogdanovic Scores 35 Points To Help Secure The Win
Utah Jazz forward Bojan Bogdanovic managed to score 35 points while not adding any other stats except three makes from three in the 128-126 win over the Pelicans. Bogdanovic did not record a single rebound, assist, block or steal in the rare line, but did make all 10 of his attempts at the charity stripe. […]
Lonzo Ball Stays Hot On Monday Versus Jazz
New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball kept his strong play going on Monday, but his 21 points with extras were not enough in the 128-126 loss to the Jazz. Ball connected on eight of 14 shooting overall, which included 4-for-6 from three while adding seven assists with eight rebounds and just a single turnover in […]
Troy Brown Continues Strong Play With 15-Point Outing
Washington Wizards shooting guard/small forward Troy Brown is one of many Wizards players to see an increased role with Bradley Beal (leg) down, as he collected 15 points and nine rebounds during Monday’s win over the Boston Celtics. Even as he has fluctuated between the starting five and the second unit, Brown has continued to see […]
Jaylen Brown Logs Season-High 12 Rebounds In Double-Double
Boston Celtics shooting guard/small forward Jaylen Brown posted his fifth double-double of the season during Monday’s defeat to the Washington Wizards. Brown continued to benefit offensively from the absence of Kemba Walker (illness), as he fired up a season-high 22 shots en route to a 23-point showing. While Brown shot just 2-for-10 from long range, […]
Jordan McRae Collects 19 Points In Second Straight Start
Washington Wizards point/shooting guard Jordan McRae was back among the starting five for Monday’s win over the Boston Celtics, finishing with 19 points on 8-for-24 shooting overall. Efficiency from the floor hasn’t been the name of McRae’s game over his last four outings, but he has taken ample advantage of the consistent offensive opportunities. He […]
Kevin Huerter Drains A Season-High Six Threes
Atlanta Hawks shooting guard Kevin Huerter was on fire from behind the three-point line on Monday night. In a 123-115 loss to the Denver Nuggets, Huerter hit a season-high six of his eight three-point attempts. He ended the night with 22 points, a season-high eight rebounds, one assist and one steal. Huerter has now scored […]
Will Barton Scores Season-High 28 Points
Denver Nuggets guard Will Barton set a new season high with 28 points. In his team's 123-115 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Monday, Barton added nine rebounds, five assists and one block to his stat line. He has had a nice bounce-back season after injuries affected him last year. He is now second in […]
Josh Richardson Bounces Back With Efficient 23 Points
Philadelphia 76ers guard Josh Richardson scored 23 points with four assists, two rebounds, two triples, and a steal in a 120-113 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. It was a bounce-back effort for Richardson, who shot 52.9 percent from the field after posting just a 20 percent mark in his last game. Hopefully, this performance […]