Elfrid Payton Provides Solid Line In Friday's Loss
New Orleans Pelicans guard Elfrid Payton put together a full line on Friday when his undermanned Pelicans lost at home to the Toronto Raptors. Payton connected on 5-for-9 shooting to score 13 points while tallying six assists with six rebounds and he also chipped in a steal with a make from three in 29 minutes […]
Kawhi Leonard Scores 31 Points In 27 Minutes
Toronto Raptors shooting guard/small forward Kawhi Leonard needed just 27 minutes to score his 31 points in the easy win over the short-handed Pelicans on Friday. Leonard added just a single assist with two rebounds but chipped in two steals with a make from three to his line. Leonard did not have to deal with […]
Kyle Lowry Secures Second Triple-Double Of The Season
Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry recorded his 14th triple-double of his career on Friday when his Raps took down the undermanned Pelicans squad by a score of 127-104. Lowry scored 13 points while grabbing 11 rebounds and also dished out 12 assists with two steals and three triples on the night. Lowry seems to be […]
J.J. Redick Ice-Cold In Loss Versus Rockets
Philadelphia 76ers guard J.J. Redick could not get things going on Friday when the sniper managed to drain just one of 11 shots from the floor in the losing cause to the Rockets. Redick managed to score just three points and added four rebounds with two steals with one of his makes coming from three […]
Ben Simmons Commits Seven Turnovers In The Loss
Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Ben Simmons just missed out on a triple-double on Friday, but the Aussie also struggled taking care of the ball as he committed seven turnovers in the loss. Simmons scored 15 points with nine rebounds and added 10 assists while chipping in two steals and block on the night. Simmons has now […]
James Harden Injures Wrist, Still Scores 31 Points
Houston Rockets guard James Harden took a hard fall and landed on his right wrist. The Beard left the game briefly and returned to help secure the win over the 76ers on Friday. Harden scored 31 points and added 10 rebounds, seven assists, two steals and connected on five makes from three in 32 minutes. […]
Chris Paul Struggles Once Again In Friday's Win
Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul posted his second straight offensive dud as he connected on just 2-for-8 shooting to score just four points in the win over the 76ers. Paul at least managed to somewhat salvage his line with eight assists, three rebounds, and two steals on Friday. Paul has connected on just three of […]
Jeremy Lamb Records Double-Double Off The Bench
Charlotte Hornets shooting guard Jeremy Lamb had a solid showing Friday against the Washington Wizards. Lamb scored 19 points shooting four for ten from the floor and eight for eight from the charity stripe. Included with Lamb's scoring production he also had ten boards and three blocks. In the last five games, Lamb has been […]
Bradley Beal Ends Streak In Charlotte
Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal had a rough outing Friday against the Charlotte Hornets. Beal scored 15 points shooting 4-of-21 from the floor and 6-of-6 from the free-throw line. In addition to Beal's scoring output, he also tallied seven assists and five steals. Even with Friday's performance Beal has been playing well lately averaging […]
Justin Holiday, Avery Bradley Are Probable for Friday
Memphis Grizzlies forward Justin Holiday (neck) and guard Avery Bradley (ankle) are listed as probable for Friday's game against the Utah Jazz. Holiday is dealing with neck soreness, so this shouldn't be something that will sideline him. Bradley is fighting left ankle soreness, but has been hot lately, so the Grizzlies have incentive to get […]
Luke Kennard is Probable for Friday
Detroit Pistons guard Luke Kennard (toe) is listed as probable for Friday's game against the Chicago Bulls. Kennard has been hot lately, so fantasy owners can't afford to lose him right now. He's scored 17 or more points in four of his last five games. He's dealing with a sore right foot, but that's not […]
Jrue Holiday Sidelined At Least A Week
New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday (abdominal) will be re-evaluated in seven to 10 days after suffering a lower abdominal strain. Frank Jackson and Ian Clark should soak up more minutes without Holiday in the rotation. Elfrid Payton is going to see more minutes coming his way and could be someone worth adding in fantasy.
Klay Thompson is Probable for Friday
Golden State Warriors guard/forward Klay Thompson (knee) was able to practice fully on Thursday and is listed as probable for Friday's game against the Denver Nuggets. Thompson is dealing with right knee soreness, but sounds like he'll return to the court after a two game absence. Alfonzo McKinnie will lose minutes with the return of […]
C.J. McCollum Drops 25 Points In Season-High 45 Minutes
Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard C.J. McCollum went for 25 points during Thursday’s loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, logging a season-high 45 minutes with the game reaching overtime. While teammate Damian Lillard went for a season-best 51 points on just 28 shots, McCollum scuffled to the tune of a 9-for-24 shooting performance. He knocked […]
Khris Middleton Responds With 27-Point Outburst
Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard/small forward Khris Middleton answered his clunker from his last time taking the floor with a 27-point outing during Thursday’s win over the Indiana Pacers. He shot 8-for-15 overall, including 4-for-7 from deep, now having collected 20 or more points in five of his last seven games. Middleton has averaged 2.3 made […]
E'Twaun Moore To Miss Friday’s Game
New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard/small forward E'Twaun Moore has been ruled out for Friday’s contest versus the Toronto Raptors due to a quad contusion. Moore will now have missed three of his team’s last eight games, seeing his production seesaw over that stretch. With Jrue Holiday also ruled out, Stanley Johnson could step in for […]
Terrence Ross Set To Return For Friday’s Game
Orlando Magic shooting guard/small forward Terrence Ross missed his first game of the season Tuesday against the Philadelphia 76ers, but after two additional days off, it appears he’ll be good for Friday’s matchup versus the Dallas Mavericks after not being listed on the injury report. Ross has been dealing with an Achilles injury, having shot […]
Jrue Holiday To Miss At Least One Week
New Orleans Pelicans point/shooting guard Jrue Holiday will be sidelined for the next seven to 10 days due to an abdominal strain. Holiday’s absence Friday against the Toronto Raptors will be his first of the season, having averaged a career-high 21.2 points per game this season. His time on the sidelines will allow a longer […]
Evan Turner Officially Ruled Out on Thursday
Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Evan Turner (personal) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Turner is dealing with a personal issue, but hopeful he'll be able to play on Saturday. Maurice Harkless, Jake Layman, and Rodney Hood will split up the minutes. Harkless is the best fantasy option out of […]
Terrence Ross is Questionable for Friday
Orlando Magic guard/forward Terrence Ross (Achilles) was a full participant in Thursday's practice and is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. He missed Tuesday's game due to a sore Achilles, but could return after a one game absence. Fantasy owners should expect an update after shootaround on Friday.
Iman Shumpert is Questionable for Friday
Houston Rockets guard/forward Iman Shumpert (calf) is questionable for Friday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Head coach Mike D'Antoni said that he's hopeful Shumpert can return for Friday's contest. Gerald Green and possibly Austin Rivers will lose minutes once Shumpert returns. More information should be known later on Friday.
Bradley Beal Maintains Stellar Play
Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal had an impressive outing Wednesday against the Dallas Mavericks. Beal scored 30 points shooting 11-of-19 from the floor with two of those buckets coming from deep. Currently, Beal is on an impressive streak where he has scored 20 points or more in 18 straight games. The Charlotte Hornets are […]
Luke Kennard Gets 21 Points Off The Bench
Detroit Pistons shooting guard Luke Kennard continued his recent hot streak on Wednesday against the Timberwolves, producing 21 points and a game-high plus-29 rating in 29 minutes off the bench. He shot 8-for-16 from the field, including 3-for-7 from downtown. Kennard has stepped up big time lately, providing some good secondary scoring for the team. […]
Zach LaVine Goes Off For 39 Points With Game-Winner
Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine did it all on Wednesday, including scoring 39 points and the game-winning layup in the dying seconds to seal the win. LaVine was electric as he nailed 14 of 26 shots and added five rebounds with four assists to go along with a steal and two triples in 36 minutes. […]
Jimmy Butler's 22 Points Not Enough
Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard/small forward Jimmy Butler provided an excellent line on Wednesday, but his club still managed to pick up the loss to the Bulls by a single point. Butler connected on 8-for-18 shooting from the floor to score 22 points while adding three steals with four assists and three boards on the night. […]
David Nwaba Scores Season-High 22 Points Off Bench
Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard/small forward David Nwaba needed just 20 minutes off the bench to collect a season-high 22 points during Wednesday’s loss to the Brooklyn Nets. The scoring barrage materialized after a nine-game stretch of scoring in single figures. He contributed little else aside from the points, shooting 9-for-13 from the floor, but averaging […]
Gary Harris Hits Some Big Shots Down the Stretch In Win
Denver Nuggets guard Gary Harris nailed a pair of triples to help hold off the Lakers in the 111-99 win on Wednesday. Harris was efficient as he nailed eight of 11 shots from the floor to score 19 points and he chipped in six rebounds with four assists in 30 minutes of action. This was […]
Will Barton Drills Five Threes In Win Versus Lakers
Denver Nuggets shooting guard/small forward Will Barton nailed a season-high five triples en route to 23 points to help lock in the win over the struggling Lakers at the Staples Center on Wednesday. Barton added five assists with four boards and chipped in a block with just a single turnover on the night. Barton has […]
Dennis Smith Jr. Scores 16 points With Six Assists
New York Knicks guard Dennis Smith Jr. connected on 6-for-14 shooting to score 16 points in the 107-96 loss to the sizzling Suns on Wednesday. Smith Jr. added six assists with two rebounds while picking up a single steal in 37 minutes of action. Smith Jr. continues to be a serviceable guard in all formats […]
Devin Booker Goes Off For Season-High 41 Points
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker was firing on all cylinders on Wednesday as he went off for 41 points to lead his club to their fourth win in five games. Booker was efficient as he nailed 14 of 23 of his shots from the floor and also added four assists with five boards and solid […]