Kawhi Leonard Struggles On Offensive End Versus Former Team
Los Angeles Clippers shooting guard/small forward Kawhi Leonard had the Raptors throw everything they could at him on the defensive end, but his club still managed to squeeze out the 98-88 win. Leonard connected on just two of 11 shooting to score 12 points as the Raptors were constantly swarming the Finals' MVP that led […]
Patrick Beverley Hauls In 12 Rebounds In Win Over Raptors
Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley got his usual hustle stats on Monday in the chippy game against the Raptors at the Staples Center. Beverley grabbed a season-high 12 boards to go along with six points, two assists and a steal with two turnovers in 24 minutes of action. Landry Shamet suffered a pretty rough […]
Fred VanVleet Scores Just 14 Points On 20 Shot Attempts
Toronto Raptors guard Fred Vanvleet continued his increased role for the injury-depleted Raptors on Monday in the 10-point loss to the Clippers. VanVleet managed to get up 20 shots, yet only was only able to connect on six of them for 14 points while adding eight assists, two rebounds, and three steals. VanVleet's usage has […]
De'Aaron Fox Will Be Reevaluated In Three-To-Four Weeks
Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox (ankle) suffered a left ankle sprain at the end of practice and will be reevaluated in three-to-four weeks. This is a tough blow for the Kings who are already without Marvin Bagley (thumb). In Fox's absence, either Cory Joseph, Yogi Ferrell or Bogdan Bogdanovic will start while the rest […]
Khris Middleton Out Several Weeks
Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (leg) is expected to be sidelined multiple weeks, according to Shams Charania. Middleton left Sunday's game after suffering a left leg injury. He's expected to miss multiple weeks, but an exact timetable has not been announced yet. Sterling Brown might move into the starting lineup and would be worth a […]
Furkan Korkmaz Tallies 17 Points Off Bench
Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard/small forward Furkan Korkmaz continues to be instant offense as a reserve for his team, collecting 17 points on 7-for-14 shooting during Sunday’s win over the Charlotte Hornets. Korkmaz has now scored in double digits in five of his past six games, having hit multiple threes in all of those outings. He […]
Devonte' Graham Delivers Another Double-Double Off Bench
Charlotte Hornets point/shooting guard Devonte' Graham is making his early season case for NBA Sixth Man of the Year honors loud and clear. During Sunday’s loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, Graham notched his second consecutive double-double across 34 minutes, finishing with 19 points on 6-for-15 shooting overall, including 4-for-8 from long range, while also dishing […]
Will Barton Collects Double-Double During Overtime Win
Denver Nuggets shooting guard/small forward Will Barton was all over the court during his 38 minutes of action Sunday versus the Minnesota Timberwolves, compiling 13 points, 12 rebounds, five assists and two steals, in addition to his three three-pointers made. For Barton, it was his third double-double in his last four games, a marked shift […]
Andrew Wiggins Continues To Pour In Points In Defeat
Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard/small forward Andrew Wiggins posted his fourth consecutive outing with at least 25 points during Saturday’s overtime loss to the Denver Nuggets. Wiggins’ offensive output has jumped exponentially while Jeff Teague (illness) and Shabazz Napier (hamstring) have been unavailable, as the sixth-year wing finished 10-for-22 from the floor en route to his […]
Norman Powell Scores 14 Points In Start Versus Lakers
Toronto Raptors guard/forward Norman Powell did some good work in a start against the Lakers on Sunday, scoring 14 points and picking up five rebounds and two blocks in a 113-104 win over the Lakers. Powell also had two assists, while shooting 5-for-9 from the field and 1-for-3 from downtown. He has been hovering around […]
Fred VanVleet Picks Up Another Double-Double On Sunday
Toronto Raptors guard Fred Vanvleet made it two double-doubles in two games on Sunday, finishing a 113-104 win over the Lakers with 23 points and 11 assists. He also had seven rebounds and two steals, while shooting 8-for-18 from the field and dropping four three-point bombs. VanVleet now has three double-doubles for the season, which […]
Damian Lillard Scores 30 Points To Secure Overtime Win
Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard led the charge on Sunday when he once again filled up the stat sheet in the overtime victory over the Hawks. Lillard recorded 30 points while handing out six assists with seven rebounds to go along with a steal and a block with three makes from three. Lillard is […]
C.J. McCollum Fills Up The Box Score Versus Hawks
Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum did a bit of everything in the overtime victory over the Hawks on Sunday. McCollum bounced back after recording just eight points in his previous outing to score 23 points in this one. He did not stop there as he added four assists with eight rebounds, two steals and […]
Trae Young Scores 35 Points On 30 Shots In Loss
Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young took 30 shots to score 35 points in the 124-113 overtime loss to the Trail Blazers on Sunday. Young made just nine of his 30 shot attempts but connected on 14 of 17 free throws and just three of 13 from three. He flirted with a triple-double where he added […]
Dennis Schroder Scores A Season-High 25 Points
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Dennis Schroder recorded a season-high 25 points on an efficient 9-for-12 shooting while adding a ton of extras in the two-point loss to the Bucks on Sunday. Schroder threw in six boards with five assists to go along with three steals in 30 minutes of action. Schroder is having an underrated […]
Giannis Antetokounmpo Leads The Charge In The Win
Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Giannis Antetokounmpo poured in 24 of his 35 points in the second half to help secure the tight victory over the Thunder. Antetokounmpo was an efficient 13 of 19 from the floor and added 16 rebounds with a block and a steal on the night. Antetokounmpo showed some serious frustration entering halftime […]
Khris Middleton Exits Sunday's Game With A Bruised Thigh
Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard/small forward Khris Middleton suffered a bruised thigh in Sunday's two-point victory over the Thunder. Middleton went to the locker to later return to the bench but did not return to the court. Middleton added that he was 'Ok' post-game and we can assume that the Bucks were just playing it safe, […]
Eric Bledsoe Stays Hot In Sunday's Victory
Milwaukee Bucks guard Eric Bledsoe recorded 25 points to help secure his club's fifth win in six games in the 121-119 victory over the Thunder. Bledsoe was again efficient as he nailed nine of 15 shots and has connected on 52.4% of his field goals over his last five games. Bledsoe also handed out nine […]
Rodney Hood Ruled Out Sunday With Back Spasms
Portland Trail Blazers guard Rodney Hood (back) will not play Sunday against the Atlanta Hawks. Hood left his previous game with back spasms and was questionable coming into the contest. The spasms are not considered serious, but they are affecting Hood enough to make him sit out Sunday. Anfernee Simons, Kent Bazemore and possibly Nassir […]
Terrence Ross Will Play Sunday Against Indiana
Orlando Magic guard Terrence Ross (knee) will play Sunday against the Indiana Pacers. Ross missed the previous two outings, but was expected to play Sunday after his knee made some progress. Ross has had trouble getting his game going this season and should be on the wire for most season-long leagues until he can string […]
Rodney Hood Might Sit Out on Sunday
Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Rodney Hood (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. He left Friday's game due to back spasms and didn't return to the contest. Anfernee Simons saw more minutes once Hood was sidelined. That will likely be the plan once again, assuming Hood sits out. Kent Bazemore […]
Terrence Ross is Expected to Play on Sunday
Orlando Magic guard Terrence Ross (knee) is expected to suit up for Sunday's game against the Indiana Pacers. He's missed the last two games due to a knee issue, but should play on Sunday, assuming he doesn't suffer a setback. Ross hasn't been great this season, but does have potential in Orlando. However, he belongs […]
Alec Burks Goes For 23 Points During First Start Of Season
Golden State Warriors point/shooting guard Alec Burks entered the starting five for Saturday’s loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder due to Eric Paschall’s absence. Burks parlayed that opportunity into a 23-point effort across 37 minutes that also included five rebounds and four assists with just one turnover. With injuries decimating Golden State, Burks appears primed […]
D'Angelo Russell Collects 30 Points During Defeat
Golden State Warriors point/shooting guard D'Angelo Russell once again paced his club’s offense during Saturday’s loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Russell accrued 30 points on 10-for-19 shooting overall, knocking four triples in addition to all six free throws that he attempted. Most nights will feature the Russell Show for Golden State moving forward due […]
Zach LaVine Scuffles From Floor During Loss
Chicago Bulls point/shooting guard Zach LaVine had a tough time from the field during Saturday’s defeat to the Houston Rockets, shooting just 5-for-17 overall, including 1-for-7 from long range. LaVine’s 11 points marked his second consecutive sub-optimal outing, even as his offensive usage remains around where owners expected. His next matchup comes Tuesday versus New […]
James Harden Drills Season-High Nine Triples In Win
Houston Rockets point/shooting guard James Harden poured in 42 points during his club’s victory over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday. He came just an assist shy of his first triple-double of the season, instead settling for a monster stat line that included 10 rebounds, nine assists and two steals in addition to his nine made […]
Seth Curry Scores Season-High 16 Points
Dallas Mavericks shooting guard Seth Curry scored 16 points in the first-half during the 138-122 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday. While he didn't find the bottom of the basket again, his points total were a season-high on a night where Kristaps Porzingis sat in the second of a back-to-back. With both Luka Doncic […]
Tim Hardaway Jr. Scores Season-High 20 Points
Dallas Mavericks guard Tim Hardaway Jr. had an efficient 20 points in 22 minutes of action on Saturday during the 138-122 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. The season-high could be explained by the absence of Kristaps Porzingis, who sat in the second of a back-to-back, but fantasy managers should only look to pick up the […]
Luka Doncic Posts Double-Double In Three Quarters
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic fell two assists short of a triple-double in the 138-122 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night. Doncic was held out the entire fourth quarter but still recorded a stat line of 24 points, 14 rebounds, eight assists, and two steals. It was only the second time all season […]
Jaylen Brown Leads The Way With 30 Points In Victory
Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown scored a team-high 30 points on 10-for-18 shooting from the field and 9-for-10 from the free-throw line in Saturday's 135-115 win over the Spurs. The 23-year-old was effective in his fifth contest of the season, as he missed three games with an illness prior to returning against the Hornets on […]