James Harden Scores 59 Points In Wednesday's Win
Houston Rockets guard James Harden delivered 59 points in Wednesday's 159-158 win over Washington. He shot 18-for-32 from the field, including 6-for-14 from downtown, while sinking 17 of his 18 free throws. Both teams were incredibly hot offensively all night, so a bunch of players stuffed the stat sheet, but Harden still ended up as […]
Luke Kennard Cools Off In Loss To Raptors
Detroit Pistons shooting guard/small forward Luke Kennard hit the wall of the Raptors on Wednesday as he managed to score just three points in the loss. Kennard did manage to add seven assists with the Pistons in need of playmaking, and his only make from the floor was a triple. Kennard entered the contest averaging […]
Fred VanVleet Scores 13 Points While Recording 11 Assists
Toronto Raptors guard Fred Vanvleet posted another solid line in his club's win over the Pistons on Wednesday. VanVleet scored 13 points on 5-for-9 shooting and added 11 assists to record the double-double. VanVleet is showing that last season's hot playoff run was no fluke and the backcourt pairing of him and Kyle Lowry (20 […]
Donovan Mitchell Has 24 Points In Jazz Win
Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell recorded 24 points, five rebounds, two assists and two steals in a 110-96 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night. Through five games, Mitchell has shown no signs that the addition of Mike Conley is going to negatively impact his performance. Having Conley handle the ball more has […]
Jeremy Lamb is Back in the Starting Lineup
Indiana Pacers guard Jeremy Lamb (hip) is back in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. Lamb didn't perform well in the season opener and hasn't suited up since due to injury. Edmond Sumner (hand) is out for this one, so Lamb could see a few extra minutes. We'll see if Lamb […]
Edmond Sumner is Ruled Out Wednesday
Indiana Pacers guard Edmond Sumner (hand) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. Sumner has started the last two games, but was going to head to the second unit with Jeremy Lamb (hip) back in action on Wednesday. It's unclear how long Sumner is going to be sidelined, but he wasn't […]
Jrue Holiday Should Play on Thursday
New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday (knee) is listed as probable for Thursday's game against the Denver Nuggets. Holiday has been banged up since the first game of the season last week. He was able to practice on Wednesday, so that's a good sign moving forward. Fantasy owners can be hopeful that they get Holiday […]
Jaylen Brown is Sitting Out Against Bucks
Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (illness) is not suiting up for Wednesday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. He's dealing with an illness, so he shouldn't be sidelined for long. Semi Ojeleye is expected to jump into the starting five, while Marcus Smart and Carsen Edwards will see more minutes off the bench. None of these […]
Kendrick Nunn Scores 17 Points With Three Treys
Miami Heat guard Kendrick Nunn remained hot from downtown in Tuesday's win over Atlanta, sinking three of six triples on his way to 17 points. He shot 7-for-18 overall from the field and had three assists and one steal. Nunn has now shot 8-for-15 from deep in the last two games and he's nailed 44 […]
Tyler Herro Leads Heat In Scoring Tuesday Night
Miami Heat shooting guard Tyler Herro ended up as the team's leading scorer in Tuesday's matchup against Atlanta, producing 29 points in 29 minutes off the bench. He missed only two of his nine shots, went 3-for-4 from behind the arc and 12-for-16 at the line. Herro was unstoppable in the second quarter when he […]
Jimmy Butler Starts Life In Miami With 21-Point Effort
Miami Heat guard/forward Jimmy Butler suited up for the team for the first time on Tuesday, finishing a 112-97 win over Atlanta with 21 points. He made four of his first shots and ended up going 5-for-11 overall from the field with a 10-for-15 record at the line. Butler added five rebounds, three steals and […]
Luka Doncic Has First Bad Game Of The Season
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Luka Doncic had his first dud of the season in a 109-106 win over the Denver Nuggets. Coming into the game, Doncic was averaging 29.3 points, 10.3 rebounds and 7.3 assists per game. However, on Tuesday night he was held to just 12 points, five assists, four rebounds and two steals in […]
Evan Turner Ruled Out Tuesday Night
Atlanta Hawks guard Evan Turner (Achilles) will not play Tuesday against the Miami Heat. Turner was doubtful coming into the contest, so this should come with no surprise. Deandre Bembry will likely pick up extra bench minutes. Cam Reddish and Kevin Huerter should also get a boost in value, but both are currently on minutes […]
Jeremy Lamb Returns to Practice on Tuesday
Indiana Pacers guard/forward Jeremy Lamb (hip) was a full participant for Tuesday's practice. Lamb is expected to be cleared for Wednesday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. He's missed the last two games after suffered a hip injury in the season opener. Edmond Sumner would shift back to the second unit, assuming Lamb is ready to […]
Evan Turner is Doubtful for Tuesday
Atlanta Hawks guard Evan Turner (Achilles) is listed as doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Miami Heat. He was dealing with a left ankle sprain, but now he has Achilles issues. The Hawks are likely going to play it safe here with their veteran guard. Deandre Bembry should be asked to pick up some extra […]
Jrue Holiday Was Able to Practice on Tuesday
New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday (knee) was able to suit up for practice on Tuesday. Head coach Alvin Gentry said that Holiday would be a game-time decision for Thursday's matchup against the Nuggets. Holiday injured his knee during Friday's game and has missed the last two contests. He's back in practice so that is […]
Josh Richardson Gets 14 Points In Sixers Win
Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard Josh Richardson nailed his first triples for the team in Monday's win over Atlanta, finishing up with 14 points. He went 2-for-5 from behind the arc and 6-for-14 overall from the field. Richardson added five rebounds and three assists to his tally, while also playing a big part defensively with three […]
Will Barton Scores 13 Points In Monday's Win
Denver Nuggets shooting guard/small forward Will Barton continued his solid start to the season as registered 13 points with some nice extras in the win over the Kings. Barton added nine boards with three assists to go along with a steal and a make from three across 29 minutes of action. The only downside of […]
De'Aaron Fox Plays His Best Game So Far This Season
Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox finally put together a line that owners had hoped for when selecting the young guard in your drafts. Fox scored 20 points while adding nine assists with three rebounds and added a steal with three makes from range and was a starter's best plus-3 on the night. His backcourt […]
Derrick White Pours In 21 Points Off Bench
San Antonio Spurs point/shooting guard Derrick White has had to acclimate to his role as bench scorer to open 2019-20, and Monday against Portland, he finally found his rhythm. After averaging 9.5 points per game to start the year, White went for 21 points on 8-for-11 shooting in his team’s victory. He offered little by […]
DeMar DeRozan Compiles 27 Points During Victory
San Antonio Spurs shooting guard/small forward DeMar DeRozan was up to his usual efficient scoring ways during Monday’s win over the Portland Trail Blazers, shooting 10-for-16 from the floor en route to a 27-point evening. All of DeRozan’s looks came from inside the three-point arc, utilizing a 7-for-9 performance at the free-throw stripe, seven rebounds […]
C.J. McCollum Collects 27 Points In Defeat
Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard C.J. McCollum may have been on the second leg of a back-to-back following an elite scoring performance, but rather than having that diminish his play, it appeared only to inspire it Monday against the San Antonio Spurs. McCollum notched 27 points across 38 minutes, shooting 10-for-22 overall, including 3-for-6 from […]
James Harden Drops 40 Points On Monday Night
Houston Rockets guard James Harden had a season-high 40 points in a 116-112 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night. His final stat line was 40 points, seven assists, three rebounds, one block and one steal, and that will be a welcome sight for fantasy owners that took him in the first five […]
Zach LaVine Collects Team-High 21 Points In Defeat
After an 11-point effort last time out, Chicago Bulls point/shooting guard Zach LaVine got back into somewhat of an offensive rhythm, collecting a team-best 21 points during Monday’s loss to the New York Knicks. The three-point shot was not there for LaVine, who finished 2-for-7 from deep, although he was able to add five rebounds […]
RJ Barrett Records First Career Double-Double In Win
New York Knicks guard/forward RJ Barrett starred across his 40 minutes Monday versus the Chicago Bulls, notching his first regular season double-double with 19 points and 15 rebounds. Barrett shot 7-for-15 from the field and added five assists to deliver his best performance to date. Head coach David Fizdale has been notorious for having wildly […]
Jrue Holiday Remains Out Monday
New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday (knee) will not play Monday night against the Golden State Warriors. Holiday will miss his second straight game with a knee injury and remains day-to-day. In Holiday's absence, Josh Hart should continue to start. Hart scored 23 points on 8-for-17 shooting as a starter Saturday night.
Kent Bazemore Could See Increased Role
Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Kent Bazemore said he's fine with whatever role he's given. He just wants to go out there and impact the game however he can. Bazemore has been reliable on defense to begin the season, but hasn't done much on offense. Zach Collins (shoulder) could be looking at missing some games, so […]
Jeremy Lamb is Officially Ruled Out for Monday
Indiana Pacers guard/forward Jeremy Lamb (hip) was been officially ruled out for Monday's game against the Detroit Pistons. This marks the second game in a row that Lamb has missed due to a hip pointer. Lamb didn't practice over the weekend, so seeing him ruled out here isn't surprising. Edmond Sumner should get another chance […]
Rodney Hood Drops 20 Points During Efficient Outing
Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard/small forward Rodney Hood appears to have settled into his role as the third primary scorer amongst the team’s starting five and it showed during his 20-point performance Sunday against Dallas. Hood needed just 12 shots to reach the 20-point mark, making eight, including all three that he attempted from deep. […]
C.J. McCollum Heats Up For 35 Points During Win
Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard C.J. McCollum paced his squad during Sunday’s win over the Dallas Mavericks, recording 35 points on 13-for-26 shooting. McCollum was a perfect 8-for-8 from the free-throw line, tossing in six rebounds, four assists and two steals for good measure. There are few players more consistent in their DFS price range […]