Tyler Johnson (PG/SG, PHO) - Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 38% of leagues ANALYSIS: Tyler Johnson had seen his role with the Miami Heat diminish steadily since the 2016-2017 season in which he averaged 29.8 minutes a contest, and this season through 44 games with Miami (including ten starting lineup appearances) he has been putting up 10.8 […]

Trae Young Scores Just 13 Points In Loss To The Magic

Atlanta Hawks rookie point guard Trae connected on 3-for-9 shooting to score 13 points and added seven assists, but it was not enough as his Hawks got trounced by the Magic on Sunday. Young added five rebounds and nailed two of four attempts from three in 26 minutes of action. Despite this quiet night from […]

D.J. Augustin Dishes Out A Season-High 10 Assists

Orlando Magic point guard D.J. Augustin posted a full line on Sunday that included a double-double when the point guard recorded a season-high 10 assists while scoring 14 points in the win over the Hawks. Augustin was an efficient 6-for-9 from the floor with one of the makes being from three and he also added […]

Devin Booker Returns And Scores 27 Points On Sunday

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker returned after sitting out two games due to a hamstring issue and played 35 minutes while knocking in 27 points in Sunday's loss. Booker also filled out the stat sheet with eight rebounds, six assists and three makes from three on the night. With the addition of Tyler Johnson, Booker […]

Tyler Johnson Is Quiet In Sunday's Start

Phoenix Suns guard Tyler Johnson has taken over the starting point guard spot since his arrival in Phoenix and the athletic guard did not provide too much in Sunday's loss. Johnson connected on just four of 12 shooting for nine points and added three assists with five rebounds in 32 minutes of action. Johnson has […]

Ben Simmons Has Off Shooting Night In Victory

Philadelphia 76ers swingman Ben Simmons finished with just eight points, seven assists, three rebounds, a steal and a blocked shot across 29 minutes in Sunday's 143-120 victory against the Los Angeles Lakers. He ended up 3-for-13 from the field, and he even attempted a three-pointer and it fell short. Simmons is 0-for-15 in his career […]

Tim Hardaway Jr. Scores 24 Points Versus Portland

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Tim Hardaway Jr. was the team's most effective player on the court in Sunday's win over Portland, finishing with a plus-17 rating and scoring 24 points in 32 minutes. He shot only 2-for-7 from downtown but managed a solid 9-for-18 overall from the field. His stat line also included four rebounds and […]

Dwyane Wade Cleared To Play Sunday

Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade has been given the thumbs up to suit up for Sunday’s contest versus the Golden State Warriors after having been tagged as questionable due to neck and back injuries. Wade’s minutes have remained remarkably consistent when he does play, recording no fewer than 22 minutes and no more than […]

Jerryd Bayless Listed As Questionable For Monday’s Game

Minnesota Timberwolves point/shooting guard Jerryd Bayless has his status for Monday’s contest versus the Los Angeles Clippers up in the air due to a sore right big toe. The injury kept Bayless out of Minnesota’s previous contest, ceding minutes back to Jeff Teague and Isaiah Canaan. After starting six games for the Timberwolves and seeing […]

Shelvin Mack Claimed Off Waivers By Hornets

Point/shooting guard Shelvin Mack will join the Charlotte Hornets after he was claimed off waivers Sunday. Memphis traded Mack to the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday, upon where he was immediately released. Mack figures to factor into Charlotte’s backcourt which boasts Tony Parker as the backup to Kemba Walker, with Devonte’ Graham and Malik Monk also […]

Gary Harris Will Miss Sixth Straight Game Monday

Denver Nuggets shooting guard Gary Harris will continue his absence during Monday’s game versus the Miami Heat due to a right adductor injury. Head coach Mike Malone considered the possibility that Harris would not take the court until after the All-Star break, so until there’s an update stating otherwise, owners can consider him out. Malik […]

Derrick Rose Questionable To Make Return Monday

Minnesota Timberwolves point/shooting guard Derrick Rose appears to be nearing a return to action, but is tagged as questionable to play in Monday’s game versus the Los Angeles Clippers due to right ankle soreness. Rose has missed each of his team’s three previous contests and six of the last seven as he battles ankle issues. […]

Avery Bradley Starts First Contest With New Squad

Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard Avery Bradley made his debut with his new team Saturday versus the New Orleans Pelicans and was inserted directly into the starting five. Bradley shot 3-for-10 from the floor overall, finishing with eight points and two assists. Bradley’s scoring totals have plummeted this season to 8.2 points per game after averaging […]

Kenrich Williams Notches First Career Double-Double

New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard/small forward Kenrich Williams recorded the first double-double of his career during Saturday’s loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. Williams remained in the starting lineup upon E'Twaun Moore’s return and Williams continued to log an enormous minutes total (37), allowing him to finish with 10 points, 13 rebounds and a career-high seven […]

James Harden Scores 42 Points Against Thunder

Houston Rockets guard James Harden stretched his streak of 30-point games to 29 in Saturday's loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, finishing with 42 points on 11-for-28 shooting to go along with two rebounds and an assist. Chris Paul's return hasn't hurt Harden's scoring, though we're seeing more of Paul as the ball-handler, cutting down […]

Kevin Huerter Continues Impressive Emergence

Atlanta Hawks shooting guard Kevin Huerter delivered 17 points on 7-for-9 shooting during Saturday’s defeat to the Charlotte Hornets. He was a perfect 3-for-3 from downtown, now having shot 54.5 percent from long range over his last six outings, averaging three makes per contest. Despite the Hawks’ logjam on the wings, Huerter seems to be […]

Lou Williams Shoots Poorly In Boston

Los Angeles Clippers shooting guard Lou Williams had a less than stellar game Saturday versus the Boston Celtics. Williams scored 15 points going four for fifteen from the floor with six assists and three boards. Since the first of January Williams may still be putting up points but he isn't nearly as efficient as normal. […]

Jeremy Lamb Packs Stat Sheet In 24-Point Night

Charlotte Hornets shooting guard Jeremy Lamb delivered all over the box score during Saturday’s victory over the Atlanta Hawks, finishing with 24 points, seven assists, six rebounds, three steals and two blocks, while knocking down a quartet of triples across 36 minutes. The scoring outburst marks Lamb’s highest point total since the start of the […]

Jordan Clarkson Paces Cavs With 18-Point Outing

Cleveland Cavaliers point/shooting guard Jordan Clarkson dropped a team-high 18 points off the bench during Saturday’s defeat at the hands of the Indiana Pacers. With Alec Burks no longer in the fold, Clarkson is back to having total shot-taking autonomy with the second unit. He finished 8-for-16 from the field, adding a pair of triples, […]

Khris Middleton Secures A Double-Double In Return

Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard/small forward Khris Middleton struggled with his shot on Saturday but still managed to lock in a double-double in the loss to the Magic on Saturday. The All-Star connected on just four of 17 shooting to score 11 points and added 12 rebounds with four assists and a steal in 32 minutes. […]

Eric Bledsoe Hauls In 11 Rebounds In Saturday's Loss

Milwaukee Bucks guard Eric Bledsoe recorded his second double-double in three games, this time with rebounds, but it was not enough in the bad loss to the Magic on Saturday. Bledsoe connected on 7-for-13 shooting to score 19 points and grabbed 11 boards while dishing out five assists with two triples in 29 minutes of […]

Zach LaVine Stays Hot In Saturday's Win Over Wizards

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine continued to shot the ball at an efficient clip as he nailed 11 of 17 of his fields goals, en route to 26 points on Saturday. LaVine added six assists with four rebounds and steal, but failed to make a three as he shot 0-for-3 from range on the night. […]

Davis Bertans Starts At Two With Rudy Gay On The Mend

San Antonio Spurs swingman Davis Bertans made the start at small forward in Saturday's 125-105 loss at Utah with swingman Rudy Gay (ankle) in street clothes due to an ankle injury. Bertans logged 33 minutes of run, posting 11 points on 3-for-7 shooting, including 2-for-5 from behind the arc. Small forward Dante Cunningham was efficient […]

Jonathon Simmons Questionable To Make Sixers Debut Sunday

Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard/small forward Jonathon Simmons has been listed as questionable to suit up for his new franchise Sunday versus the Los Angeles Lakers due to a left oblique strain. Simmons was brought aboard in the swap for Markelle Fultz with the Orlando Magic and will provide Philly with an additional athletic wing. Simmons […]

Dwyane Wade Picks Up Questionable Designation For Sunday

Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade has been listed as questionable to suit up Sunday versus the Golden State Warriors due to neck and back injuries. Wade has been selective in missing contests during his final season to manage his body. With that being said, in Wade’s next contest, he’ll be looking to score 15 […]

Alex Abrines Waived By Thunder

Oklahoma City Thunder shooting guard Alex Abrines has been waived by the franchise, with the two sides coming to a mutual agreement. Abrines has reportedly been dealing with a personal matter which has allowed him to play in only two games since Dec. 23. Abrines played in 174 games with the Thunder over the past […]

Wayne Ellington Signs with Pistons

Free agent guard Wayne Ellington has agreed to terms with the Detroit Pistons, according to Adrian Wojnarowski. After the trade deadline the Pistons are in desperate need of wing depth. Luke Kennard, Ish Smith, and Bruce Brown will be his main competition for minutes. Ellington should be able to see easily 20 minutes in most […]

Josh Hart is Questionable for Sunday

Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward Josh Hart (knee) was unable to practice on Saturday and is questionable for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. He missed Tuesday's game and was limited in Thursday's contest versus Boston. Reggie Bullock will be asked to step up with Hart banged up right now.

Devin Booker is Probable for Sunday

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (hamstring) has been upgraded to probable for Sunday's game against the Sacramento Kings. There is a very good chance that Booker is able to play, according to head coach Igor Kokoskov. It appears this hamstring issue is minor, so fantasy owners shouldn't have to worry. Check back for an update […]

Reggie Bullock, Mike Muscala Expected to Play Sunday

Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward Reggie Bullock and center Mike Muscala are expected to be available for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Josh Hart (knee) is banged up, so Bullock should see at least 20 minutes in the rotation right now. He's worth an add in most leagues. Muscala is likely going to be more […]