Jonas Valanciunas, Avery Bradley Expected to Play Saturday
Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas and guard Avery Bradley are expected to make their team debuts against the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday. Both Delon Wright and C.J. Miles who are newcomers will be available as well for this contest. The Grizzlies overhauled their roster at the deadline, so it'll be interesting to see what […]
Giannis Antetokounmpo Ruled Out on Saturday
Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Orlando Magic. The Bucks are resting Antetokounmpo due to right knee soreness. He should be fine for Monday's game against the Chicago Bulls. Ersan Ilyasova is expected to draw the start and he's been solid in games where Antetokounmpo sits […]
E'Twaun Moore is Probable on Saturday
New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward E'Twaun Moore (quad) is listed as probable for Saturday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. He's missed the last six games due to a quad issue, but is expected to suit up for this contest. Kenrich Williams will see his playing time and value take a hit with Moore back in the […]
Tyler Johnson Scuffles In First Contest With Suns
Phoenix Suns point/shooting guard Tyler Johnson got off to a less than ideal start with his new team during Friday’s loss to the Golden State Warriors. After it was expected that Johnson would immediately enter the starting five, he instead came off the bench and finished 1-for-9 overall across 28 minutes of action. Johnson finished […]
Klay Thompson Paces Squad With Team-High 25 Points
Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson led his team in scoring for the third consecutive game during Friday’s victory over the Phoenix Suns. It marks just the 11th time this season Thompson has been Golden State’s high-point man, but with his 25 points on 9-for-17 shooting, including 4-for-5 from deep, Thompson is quietly inching […]
Caris LeVert Provides Spark In Return
The Brooklyn Nets didn't manage to beat the Chicago Bulls on Friday, but they did get solid minutes from shooting guard Caris Levert, who made his return after suffering a dislocated foot back in November. LeVert scored 11 points on 5-for-11 shooting and recorded five steals as well as four assists and a pair of […]
Jimmy Butler Shows That Free Throws Help
Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard Jimmy Butler had a solid showing Friday against the Denver Nuggets. Butler scored 22 points going four for nine from the floor and fourteen for fourteen from the charity stripe. In addition to Butler's scoring production, he also had seven boards, five assists, and three steals. Since coming back from his […]
J.J. Redick Shoots the Lights Out
Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard J.J. Redick had a terrific outing Friday against the Denver Nuggets. Redick scored 34 points on 11-of-15 shooting with six of those made buckets coming from downtown. With the 76ers having just made a trade for star small forward Tobias Harris along with the other great players Philadelphia already has Redick […]
Luka Doncic Goes For Team-High 20 Points In Defeat
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Luka Doncic finished with a team-high 20 points during Friday’s loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, logging just 27 minutes after having been questionable for the majority of the day due to a thigh bruise. Normally a rebound and assist savant, Doncic was held in check by Milwaukee, producing just three boards and […]
Buddy Hield Nails Four Triples In Friday's Win
Sacramento Kings shooting guard/small forward Buddy Hield provided a team-high 23 points to help lead the charge in the six-point over the Miami Heat on Friday. Hield connected on half of his 16 shot attempts while draining four makes from three and added seven rebounds with two blocks in 34 minutes of action. He made […]
Justise Winslow Secures 10 Rebounds With Six Dimes In Loss
Miami Heat guard Justise Winslow struggled with his shot on Friday, but he did manage to provide some solid extras for his owners in the 112-106 loss to the Kings. Winslow made just two of 11 shots from the floor to score five points but salvaged his line with 10 rebounds and six assists while […]
Josh Richardson Scores A Team-High 21 Points In Loss
Miami Heat shooting guard/small forward Josh Richardson posted an efficient line with some extras in the six-point loss to the Kings on Friday. Richardson scored 21 points on 9-for-15 shooting and added four assists with two rebounds and three blocks while draining two makes from three in 37 minutes. Richardson has shot 15 of 24 […]
Andrew Wiggins Posts One Of His Best Lines Of Season
Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard/small forward Andrew Wiggins was efficient and distributed the ball nicely on Friday which was a nice change for owners. With the Timberwolves once again being thin the backcourt, Wiggins took on more of a distribution role as he dished out seven assists and added 23 points on 10 of 17 shooting […]
Jrue Holiday Leads Late Charge To Get The Win
New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday posted a full line and also led the charge in the fourth quarter with Anthony Davis sitting out the last period on Friday. Holiday made eight of 21 shots and added nine dimes with four rebounds, three steals and a block on the night. This is possibly the trend […]
Bradley Beal Dishes Out 13 Assists In Friday's Home Win
Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal went for 25 points while adding 13 assists across 37 minutes in Friday's 119-106 home win against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He added six rebounds and two steals while hitting 9-for-20 from the field, 2-for-6 from behind the three-point line and 5-for-5 from the free-throw stripe. It isn't quite James […]
David Nwaba, Collin Sexton Hold It Down In Cleveland Backcourt
Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard David Nwaba made the start in Friday's 119-106 road loss against the Washington Wizards, finishing with 17 points, eight rebounds, two assists and two steals across 29 minutes. He hit 6-for-11 from the field, 2-for-3 from behind the three-point line, and 3-for-4 from the free-throw stripe. Point guard Collin Sexton was […]
Thabo Sefolosha Tagged As Questionable For Saturday
Utah Jazz shooting guard/small forward Thabo Sefolosha could potentially make his return to action Saturday versus the San Antonio Spurs, having been out since Jan. 5 due to a hamstring injury. Sefolosha was able to practice Friday, which can only be a good sign as it pertains to his potential status. He has seen his […]
Lonnie Walker IV Unlikely To Play Saturday
San Antonio Spurs shooting guard Lonnie Walker IV will likely be held out for his second consecutive contest Saturday versus the Utah Jazz due to a right ankle sprain, officially listed as doubtful. Walker was held out Thursday on the heels of an 0-for-10 shooting performance Wednesday. The Spurs have taken their time allowing the […]
E'Twaun Moore To Miss Sixth Straight Game
New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard/small forward E'Twaun Moore has been ruled out for Friday’s contest versus the Minnesota Timberwolves due to a left quad contusion. Moore’s absence will likely allow Frank Jackson to continue seeing a prominent role in the team’s offense, with the rookie averaging 11.2 points per game without Moore on the scene […]
Devin Booker To Remain Sidelined For Friday’s Game
Phoenix Suns point/shooting guard Devin Booker will remain out for Friday’s contest versus the Golden State Warriors due to right hamstring tightness. Tyler Johnson was expected to enter the starting five regardless of Booker’s status, but Elie Okobo has been listed as the starting point guard instead. Phoenix will be fighting an uphill battle versus […]
Luka Doncic Cleared To Suit Up Friday
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Luka Doncic has been given the green light to play in Friday’s game versus the Milwaukee Bucks, having been previously listed as questionable due to a thigh injury. Doncic has seen a massive offensive workload over the previous two games, with Friday serving as another test run for Dallas as they attempt […]
Zach LaVine is Probable Against Nets
Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (ankle) was unable to practice on Thursday and is listed as probable for Friday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. Head coach Jim Boylen said he was concerned about LaVine's ankle, so that is not a good sign. The Bulls may elect to take the cautious approach here, but fantasy owners […]
Devin Booker Upgraded to Questionable on Friday
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Golden State Warriors. Booker was previously listed as out, but now is being listed as questionable for this one. Booker is dealing with right hamstring tightness, so the Suns may elect to be cautious here. Fantasy owners will need to […]
Damyean Dotson Will Start on Friday
New York Knicks guard Damyean Dotson will draw the start at shooting guard on Friday against the Detroit Pistons, according to Mark Berman. Newly acquired Wesley Matthews was starting for the Knicks, but he was waived by the team. Dotson is averaging 10.8 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 29.4 minutes as a starter […]
Luke Kennard Expected to Start on Friday
Detroit Pistons guard Luke Kennard is expected to draw the start against the New York Knicks on Friday. The Pistons traded away Reggie Bullock, so ideally that will open up more playing time for Kennard. He's averaging 7.1 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 21.8 minutes as a starter this season. He's not worth […]
Jonathon Simmons Won't Play Friday
Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Jonathon Simmons (abdominal) won't play in Friday's game against the Denver Nuggets. This is not surprising news as Simmons has been sidelined since late December. He was acquired in a deal that sent guard Markelle Fultz to Orlando on Thursday. Simmons will play a role off the Sixers bench when healthy, but […]
Damian Lillard Scores 24 Points With Five Steals In Win
Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard scored 24 points but missed all seven of his attempts from three in Thursday's solid win over the Spurs. Lillard was all over the passing lanes as he added five steals with nine assists and two rebounds to help secure the win. Lillard's struggles from deep continue as in […]
Rodney Hood Scores 14 Points In Blazers Debut
Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard/small forward Rodney Hood suited up for the first time for his new squad on Thursday and netted 14 points in 25 minutes of action. Hood also added three rebounds with a steal and two triples on the night. Hood was actually on the court to close out the game and […]
DeMar DeRozan Pours In 35 Points In Loss
San Antonio Spurs shooting guard/small forward DeMar DeRozan had things going as he scored 35 points in the losing cause. DeRozan nailed 14 of his 28 shots and added six rebounds with six assists, but did turn the ball over five times in 35 minutes of action. DeRozan played a lot of minutes at the […]
Bojan Bogdanovic Stays Hot In Win On Thursday
Indiana Pacers shooting guard/small forward Bojan Bogdanovic continued his hot hand on Thursday as the sniper lit up the Clippers for 29 points which included three makes from three in 32 minutes of action. Bogdanovic did not stop there as he added seven rebounds with an assist and an impressive three steals on the night. […]