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Markelle Fultz Drops 12 Points Off Bench In Magic Debut
The much anticipated debut of former No. 1 overall pick Markelle Fultz in an Orlando Magic uniform came during the team’s season-opening win Wednesday over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Fultz made each of his first four shot attempts en route to collecting 12 points across 23 minutes, shooting 6-for-12 overall. In addition, he added six assists […]
Luke Kennard Drops Career-High 30 Points In Win
Detroit Pistons shooting guard/small forward Luke Kennard was instant offense off the bench during Wednesday’s season-opening win over the Indiana Pacers. Kennard set a new career high with 30 points, tying his career best with six made triples across 28 minutes. The Pistons boast a plethora of wings that will jockey for minutes throughout the […]
Gordon Hayward Scores Team-High 25 Points In Loss
Boston Celtics guard/forward Gordon Hayward finished with 25 points on 8-for-15 shooting from the field and 9-for-11 from the free throw line in Wednesday's 107-93 loss to the 76ers. The 29-year-old added five rebounds, two assists, and a turnover through 35 minutes of action, with no three-point attempts. Hayward is coming off a season in […]
RJ Barrett Looks Great In Debut On Wednesday
New York Knicks guard/forward RJ Barrett provided an efficient 21 points on Wednesday in his regular-season debut for his Knicks' club. Barrett connected on 9-for-13 shooting from the floor and added five boards with two assists while chipping in two steals with a make from three in a heavy 37 minutes. Barrett became the second-youngest […]
Dejounte Murray Looks Great In Return
San Antonio Spurs guard Dejounte Murray looked good and healthy in his regular-season debut for his club in the nine-point win over the Knicks. Murray connected on an efficient 7-for-10 shooting en route to 18 points while hauling in eight rebounds with six dimes and three steals with four turnovers. It is a solid sign […]
Ja Morant Scores 14 Points With Six Turnovers
Memphis Grizzlies guard JA Morant had his ups and downs in his NBA regular season debut on Wednesday in the 19-point loss to the Miami Heat. Morant shot a solid six of 12 from the floor en route to 14 points and added four boards with four dimes and a steal with a block. It […]
Justise Winslow Packs The Stat Sheet In Win
Miami Heat guard/forward Justise Winslow filled up the stat sheet with 27 points, seven rebounds and seven assists in the 19-point win over the Grizzlies on Wednesday. Winslow also chipped in a steal with a block and connected on 6-for-9 from the line in 37 minutes of action. With Jimmy Butler (personal) sidelined, Winslow stepped […]
Kendrick Nunn Stays Hot In Start With 24 Points
Miami Heat guard Kendrick Nunn continued to fill up the stat sheet as he got the start with Jimmy Butler (personal) sitting this one out on Wednesday. Nunn followed up his 40-point performance from Friday to record 24 points with two boards, three assists, and two steals in just 27 minutes of action in the […]
Malcolm Brogdon Notches Double-Double In Pacers Debut
Indiana Pacers point/shooting guard Malcolm Brogdon acclimated himself to his new franchise in impressive fashion during Wednesday’s loss to the Detroit Pistons, compiling 22 points and 11 assists across 36 minutes. In addition to the dazzling offensive performance, the defensive tenaciousness that made Brogdon a highly-valued commodity was also on display. Indiana’s new point guard […]
Caris Levert Goes For 20 Points In Season-Opening Loss
Brooklyn Nets shooting guard/small forward Caris Levert appeared to be the clear-cut No. 2 scoring option during the team’s season-opening defeat to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday. Levert got up 19 shots, finishing with 20 points while adding in five rebounds, four assists and three steals. Kyrie Irving stole the show with a 50-point performance, […]
Andrew Wiggins Fires Up 27 Shot Attempts On Opening Night
Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard/small forward Andrew Wiggins was uber-aggressive from the jump during Wednesday’s overtime win over the Brooklyn Nets, getting up 27 shots in the season opener. Wiggins found the bottom of the bucket on 10 of those -- none of which came from long range -- but he delivered a 21-point, eight-rebound performance […]
Donovan Mitchell Scores 32 Points, Shines In Fourth Quarter
Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell caught fire in the final frame in Wednesday's 100-95 home opener victory over the Thunder, scoring 32 points to go along with 12 rebounds, three assists, one steal and one three-pointer made on 14-for-22 shooting from field goal range. The 23-year-old started off slow with just one point in the […]
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Impressive In Thunder Debut
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a team-high 26 points on 10-for-23 shooting from the field and 3-for-7 from three-point range in Wednesday's 100-95 loss to the Jazz. The second year guard from Canada also added two rebounds, one assist and one steal, committing just one turnover. Gilgeous-Alexander lived up to expectations in his […]
Bradley Beal Has An Opening Night To Forget
Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal opened the NBA season with an inefficient performance in a loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday. Beal started his eighth NBA season with 19 points, nine assists and six rebounds. That's certainly nothing to sneeze at, but a closer look shows a 7-for-25 shooting performance, and that is bound […]
Nicolas Batum Ruled Out Due To Hand Injury
Charlotte Hornets shooting guard/small forward Nicolas Batum departed Wednesday’s season opener against the Chicago Bulls due to a sprained right hand and will not return to action. Prior to heading to the locker room in the third quarter, Batum played 11 minutes off the bench and collected four rebounds and two assists without attempting a […]
Alec Burks To Be Sidelined For Warriors Season Opener
Golden State Warriors shooting guard/small forward Alec Burks will be held out of Thursday’s season-opening contest against the Los Angeles Clippers due to a sprained right ankle. The Warriors’ depth will be tested early, as Burks was expected to be a significant scorer for the team’s second unit. It’s not immediately apparent how head coach […]
Rodney McGruder To Miss Second Straight Contest
Los Angeles Clippers shooting guard/small forward Rodney McGruder will be on the sidelines for the second straight game Thursday due to a sprained right ankle. Los Angeles deployed a nine-man rotation without McGruder in the mix Tuesday, with the trio of Patrick Beverley, Landry Shamet and Lou Williams handling the load in the backcourt. McGruder […]
Jimmy Butler To Miss Wednesday’s Season Opener
The Jimmy Butler Era in Miami will have to wait to begin following the news that Butler will sit for Wednesday’s contest against the Memphis Grizzlies due to personal reasons. There has been little by the way of heads up that Butler could potentially miss the contest, but his absence -- along with that of […]
Bruce Brown Jr. Gets the Nod in Starting Five
Detroit Pistons guard Bruce Brown Jr. will join the starting five for Wednesday's season opener against the Indiana Pacers. There were rumors that Luke Kennard may jump Brown in the rotation, but that won't happen right away. Brown is starting but doesn't offer much upside in terms of fantasy production.
Jalen Brunson, Seth Curry Will Play Wednesday
Dallas Mavericks guards Jalen Brunson (hamstring) and Seth Curry (knee) are not on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against the Washington Wizards. Brunson was dealing with a minor hamstring tweak that kept him out of some action during the preseason. Curry had a minor knee contusion, but looks like he's 100 percent ready […]
Devin Booker Appears to Be Fine
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (finger) didn't appear to have anything on his hand during Wednesday's shootaround. Booker suffered a sprained left middle finger on Monday, but the injury sounds minor. He should be fine for the season opener and has top 15-20 fantasy upside going into the season.
Jrue Holiday Records Just 13 Points
New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday logged 13 points during the overtime loss to the Raptors. Holiday led the team with 41 minutes despite coach Gentry going deep into his rotation against a Toronto team that saw only eight players see action. Though he relegated some of his production to the trio of Brandon Ingram, […]
Danny Green Makes It Rain In Southern California
Danny Green lit up the building during the third quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers versus Los Angeles Clippers, scoring 18 of his 28 points in the quarter. His onslaught to get the Lakers back in the game helped him to register the highest scoring output of anyone on the team at 28 points and […]
Lou Williams Shows His Value On Opening Night
Lou Williams registered 21 points, five rebounds, seven assists, one steal and one three-pointer on an impressive eight of 14 shooting from the field. The three-time Sixth Man of the Year and back-to-back winner of the award showed consistently throughout the game why he is one of the best pure scorers in the league and […]
Klay Thompson Unlikely to Play This Season
Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (knee) is unlikely to play this season, according to head coach Steve Kerr. Thompson tore his ACL during the playoffs in June, but underwent surgery to repair it in July. The recovery process normally takes one year, so the Warriors aren't going to rush it. Fantasy owners with an […]
Jaylen Brown Gets Huge Extension on Monday
Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown agreed to terms on a huge extension with the organization on Monday. Brown agrees to a four-year $115 million extension with the team. It was rumored that the two weren't close to an agreement this weekend, but they come to terms now. Brown has plenty of potential, but he's a […]
Devin Booker Suffers Minor Finger Injury
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (finger) is dealing with a minor finger injury, but was seen shooting fine after Monday's practice. He sprained his middle finger on his left hand, but said he was fine. Booker is expected to be fine for Wednesday's regular season opener. He'll remain a great fantasy option with plenty of […]
Kevin Huerter Practices on Sunday
Atlanta Hawks guard Kevin Huerter (knee) was able to fully practice on Sunday. Huerter missed all of the preseason due to right knee pain. However, he could suit up for Thursday's opener if he continues to make progress. The Hawks are going to remain cautious, so we'll wait and see how Huerter progresses throughout the […]
Avery Bradley, Dwight Howard to Rest Friday
Los Angeles Lakers guard Avery Bradley (rest) and center Dwight Howard (rest) are sitting out of Friday's preseason game against the Golden State Warriors. Both players had strong preseasons, but head coach Frank Vogel will let the young guys play in this one. Howard is worth grabbing in the last few rounds of standard drafts, […]
Victor Oladipo is Progressing Well
Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo (knee) is expected to play some 5-on-5 in the next couple of days. Oladipo is progressing faster than he was expected and could beat his December timetable. He is worth grabbing in the 75-100 range in most drafts, assuming there is an IR spot available. The Pacers are going to […]
