Bradley Beal Ruled Out For Third Straight Game
Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal will miss Monday’s contest versus the Boston Celtics due to a leg ailment. Beal will now be sidelined for the third straight game and for the fifth time in the team’s last six outings. Jordan McRae figures to continue being the primary beneficiary of Beal’s absence, although the rest […]
Bogdan Bogdanovic Won't Play on Monday
Sacramento Kings guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (illness, ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Golden State Warriors. He was listed as doubtful with an ankle issue, but having a flu basically eliminated any chances of him playing. Trevor Ariza should see more minutes coming his way, but he's not much of a fantasy […]
Jrue Holiday Has Been Ruled Out for Monday
New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday (elbow) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Utah Jazz. He's dealing with a bruised left elbow after falling during Saturday's contest. He played through the issue at the time, but he'll take the night off here. J.J. Redick, E'Twaun Moore, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker should see increased […]
Devin Booker Dominates With 40 Points In Loss
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker totaled his third 40+ point performance of the season as he finished with 40 points, six assists and two rebounds on 13-for-20 shooting from the field and 13-for-14 from the free throw line in Sunday's 121-114 loss to the Grizzlies. The 23-year-old got it going early in the game and […]
Andrew Wiggins, Robert Covington Both Drop 15 Points In Win
Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard/small forward Andrew Wiggins returned to the lineup for Sunday’s win over the Cleveland Cavaliers and dropped 15 points on 6-for-19 shooting. Joining him with 15 points was small/power forward Robert Covington, who shot 5-for-13 overall, including 4-for-10 from long range. Wiggins added seven rebounds, four assists and two steals, while Covington […]
Dante Exum Stars With Career-High 28 Points Off Bench
Cleveland Cavaliers point/shooting guard Dante Exum was electric as a reserve during Sunday’s loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, shooting 11-for-13 overall en route to a career-best 28-point effort. Exum, who has battled myriad injuries over the years, stepped up with a larger offensive role as Kevin Porter Jr. exited with a knee injury of his […]
Derrick Rose Scores 28 Points On Sunday In Loss
Detroit Pistons guard Derrick Rose stayed hot on Sunday when he pumped in 28 points in 29 minutes off the bench in the loss to the Lakers. Rose connected on all 10 of his free throws and made eight of his 19 shot attempts while adding five assists with three rebounds, a steal, and a […]
Shabazz Napier Logs 21 Points During Efficient Shooting Night
Even with the Minnesota Timberwolves getting back multiple regulars during Sunday’s win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, point/shooting guard Shabazz Napier continued his stretch of stellar play by finishing with 21 points on 8-for-10 shooting. Napier has now reached the 20-point plateau in four consecutive games, the first time that he has done so in his […]
RJ Barrett Collects 24 Points During Loss
New York Knicks point/shooting guard RJ Barrett parlayed an efficient 7-for-11 shooting effort into a 24-point outing versus the Los Angeles Clippers during Sunday’s defeat. Barrett’s scoring was boosted by a 9-for-11 showing at the free-throw stripe, the most makes he has had from the line in his young career. He led the team with […]
Lou Williams Sinks Season-High Six Threes In 32-Point Effort
Los Angeles Clippers point/shooting guard Lou Williams was in a groove from the field during Sunday’s victory over the New York Knicks, shooting 9-for-18 overall, including 6-for-10 from long range as he compiled 32 points off the bench. Williams may have tied his season high with seven turnovers, but his 8-for-8 performance at the free-throw […]
Kevin Porter Jr. Exits Early With Knee Injury
Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard/small forward Kevin Porter Jr. departed Sunday’s contest versus the Minnesota Timberwolves in the third quarter with a scary looking knee injury. Porter writhed in agony before being taken to the locker room and ultimately ruled out for the remainder of the contest. Prior to his departure, Porter collected six points on […]
Pat Connaughton Ruled Out For Monday’s Contest
Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard/small forward Pat Connaughton will miss Monday’s game against the San Antonio Spurs due to a right thigh contusion. Connaughton had initially been tagged as probable, but Milwaukee did not even bother to let him take it up until tip-off to determine his status. It’s difficult to ascertain who will absorb his […]
Bogdan Bogdanovic Unlikely To Suit Up Monday
Sacramento Kings shooting guard/small forward Bogdan Bogdanovic is listed as doubtful to participate in Monday’s game versus the Golden State Warriors due to ankle soreness. Bogdanovic has been battling the injury for the better part of two weeks on the injury report and appears in line to miss his second straight outing, again paving the […]
Tim Hardaway Jr. Questionable To Play Monday
Dallas Mavericks shooting guard/small forward Tim Hardaway Jr. could make his return to the lineup Monday versus the Chicago Bulls, having missed each of the team’s past three games due to a hamstring injury. Hardaway had been in his best offensive rhythm of the season prior to the injury, averaging 18.1 points per game from […]
Dejounte Murray Cleared To Return For Monday’s Game
San Antonio Spurs point/shooting guard Dejounte Murray appears on track to suit up Monday against the Milwaukee Bucks after not having been listed on the team’s initial injury report. Murray missed the Saturday showdown with Milwaukee due to personal reasons, paving the way for Derrick White to rejoin the starting five. Murray, who has shot […]
Caris Levert To Sit Out Monday’s Contest
Brooklyn Nets shooting guard/small forward Caris Levert has been ruled out well ahead of Monday’s game versus the Orlando Magic due to right thumb load management. Levert had surgery on the injured body part earlier this year and returned to play 16 minutes off the bench Saturday. He collected 13 points on 5-for-7 shooting in […]
Jrue Holiday Tagged As Questionable For Monday’s Game
New Orleans Pelicans point/shooting guard Jrue Holiday has been deemed questionable to suit up for Monday’s contest versus the Utah Jazz due to a left elbow contusion. Holiday has started each of New Orleans’ previous 32 contests, averaging 19.6 points per game this season and putting himself on pace to set a new career high […]
John Collins, Jabari Parker, Cam Reddish All Questionable Monday
The Atlanta Hawks enter Monday’s contest versus the Denver Nuggets with a whole lot of questions. The trio of John Collins, Jabari Parker and Cam Reddish have all been tagged as questionable to participate after having missed Saturday’s win over Indiana. Collins, who has starred since returning from suspension, is dealing with a back contusion […]
Andrew Wiggins, Jeff Teague Given Green Light For Sunday
The Minnesota Timberwolves had a slew of players tagged as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers and they got mostly positive news concerning their respective statuses. Andrew Wiggins, Jeff Teague, Noah Vonleh and Treveon Graham will all take the floor, with Wiggins returning from a four-game absence due to an illness. With Teague […]
D'Angelo Russell, Draymond Green To Miss Monday’s Game
The duo of D'Angelo Russell and Draymond Green will be sidelined for Monday’s contest against the Sacramento Kings. Shortly after tagging both players as questionable, the team decided to hold both out well ahead of time, paving the way for Alec Burks to key the offense, while Ky Bowman and Jacob Evans figure to help […]
Bradley Beal, Ian Mahinmi Tagged As Questionable Monday
Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal and center Ian Mahinmi have both picked up questionable tags for Monday’s contest versus the Boston Celtics. Beal has missed four of the Wizards’ past five games due to a leg injury, while Mahinmi has started each of the team’s previous 12 contests. Jordan McRae and a slew of […]
Jimmy Butler To Miss Sunday’s Contest
Miami Heat shooting guard/small forward Jimmy Butler has been ruled out for Sunday’s game versus the Portland Trail Blazers due to a back injury. Butler popped up on the injury report roughly an hour before tip-off, as it appears his back tightened up, keeping him off the floor for the first time since Nov. 27. […]
D'Angelo Russell, Draymond Green Questionable For Monday
The Golden State Warriors could be significantly short-handed once again Monday when they take on the Sacramento Kings as both D'Angelo Russell and Draymond Green have been listed as questionable to take the floor. Russell has missed each of the team’s three previous games due to a shoulder ailment, although the expectation has been that […]
C.J. McCollum Ruled Out For Sunday’s Game
Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard C.J. McCollum will miss Sunday’s contest versus the Miami Heat due to an illness. Anfernee Simons figures to see an increased workload in McCollum’s absence, while Damian Lillard will presumably absorb a handful of McCollum’s shots. The illness marks the first time that McCollum has missed a game this season, […]
Kevin Porter Jr. is Back on Sunday
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kevin Porter Jr. (personal) is not listed on the injury report for Sunday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He missed Saturday's game, but the Cavs desperately need him back here. Larry Nance Jr. (knee) and Kevin Love (rest) have already been ruled out. Tristan Thompson (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday. […]
Matisse Thybulle is Cleared for Limited Contact
Philadelphia 76ers guard Matisse Thybulle (knee) has been cleared for limited work on Sunday. He was able to practice on Sunday, but is ruled out for Monday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Sixers haven't announced an official timetable for Thybulle, but he was able to do 3-on-3 work on Sunday. It appears he's […]
Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk Ties Career High With Four Triples
Detroit Pistons shooting guard/small forward Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk continued his scorching hot shooting performance during Saturday’s win over the Golden State Warriors by knocking down four threes in an outing for the fifth time this season. Mykhailiuk has started each of Detroit’s past six games, having scored in double figures in five of those contests, seeing […]
Jrue Holiday Bounces Back With 19 Points
New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday tallied 19 points, seven assists, five rebounds, three triples, and a steal in a 117-115 win over the Sacramento Kings. Holiday rebounded from a poor offensive performance in his last game to post stronger numbers this time around. The veteran has steadied himself after a rough first month. Holiday […]
Alec Burks Hits 14 Free Throws During 27-Point Outing
Golden State Warriors point/shooting guard Alec Burks tied his career high with 14 made free throws during Saturday’s loss to the Detroit Pistons, finishing with a game-high 27 points. Burks kept up the scoring production despite shifting back to the bench, a role that he is likely to reprise with D'Angelo Russell back in the […]
DeMar DeRozan Totals Team-High 26 Points In Loss
San Antonio Spurs guard/forward DeMar DeRozan finished with 26 points, five assists, four rebounds and one assist on 8-for-14 shooting from the field in Saturday's 127-118 loss to the Bucks. DeRozan produced his seventh consecutive game with at least 20+ points in each contest, while recording double-digit field goal totals in four of those productive […]