Alec Burks, Cedi Osman And Ante Zizic Lead Way Sunday
Cleveland Cavaliers center Ante Zizic registered eight points with 14 rebounds, three assists, a steal and a blocked shot over 36 minutes in Sunday's 104-101 road victory against the Chicago Bulls. Zizic, shooting guard Alec Burks and small forward Cedi Osman each posted at least eight rebounds, and they were the three starters which posted […]
Danny Green is Upgraded to Probable
Toronto Raptors guard/forward Danny Green (hand) has been upgraded to probable for Sunday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. His status sounded uncertain on Saturday, but he underwent some testing and is came back clean. Green is dealing with left hand soreness, but it's not his shooting hand. Fantasy owners are fine to plug Green into […]
Danny Green is Uncertain for Sunday
Toronto Raptors guard/forward Danny Green (hand) is uncertain for Sunday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. It sounds like the Raptors are optimistic about Green's left hand, but it's unclear if he'll be able to suit up on Sunday. Fred Vanvleet, Norman Powell, and Delon Wright would gain playing time in his absence.
Zach LaVine is Probable for Sunday
Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (ankle) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. His status was uncertain on Saturday due to left ankle soreness, but it appears that LaVine is feeling better. However, it doesn't sound like he's playing at 100 percent, so LaVine is a risky DFS option.
Tyler Johnson is Questionable for Sunday
Miami Heat guard Tyler Johnson (calf) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the New York Knicks. Johnson is dealing with left calf soreness, but it sounds like he'll attempt to play through it if possible. Wayne Ellington, Dion Waiters, and Rodney McGruder would gain playing time if Johnson sits out.
Bryn Forbes Plays Respectably
San Antonio Spurs shooting guard Bryn Forbes had a decent game versus the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday. Forbes scored 11 points going 4-of-11 from the floor with three assists and two boards. The month of January has been slightly lackluster for Forbes who is averaging just 11.8 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.7 assists. The […]
Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson Combine 45 Points On Saturday
Golden State Warriors guards Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson combined 9-for-20 from deep on Saturday against Boston, contributing 45 points into a 115-111 win. Steph, who was 6-for-12 from downtown, had 24 points and Klay finished with 21. Thompson's form has been up and down all season long with him looking red-hot one night and […]
Tyreke Evans Makes A Start In Saturday's Loss
Indiana Pacers swingman Tyreke Evans was plugged into the starting lineup with guard Victor Oladipo (knee) on the sidelines due to injury. Evans was just OK, finishing with nine points on 4-for-7 shooting, including a make on his only triple attempt. He managed three rebounds with an assist and two turnovers across 24 minutes. It […]
Zach LaVine is Questionable for Sunday
Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. This is the same ankle that LaVine sprained earlier in the season, so the Bulls are going to be cautious. Chandler Hutchison (toe) is questionable for Sunday as well, so the Bulls could be shorthanded in this one. Antonio Blakeney, […]
Josh Hart Will Play on Sunday
Los Angeles Lakers guard Josh Hart (knee) is expected to play in Sunday's game against the Phoenix Suns. He was unable to go through contact at practice on Saturday, but will still play on Sunday. Hart should see more minutes coming his way with LeBron James (groin) out and Kyle Kuzma (hip) questionable for this […]
Jimmy Butler Won't Play on Saturday
Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Jimmy Butler (wrist) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Denver Nuggets. However, he is expected to return to the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Lakers, according to Chris Haynes. Corey Brewer and Landry Shamet will see increased playing time with Butler sidelined.
Garrett Temple Won't Play on Saturday
Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Garrett Temple (shoulder) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Indiana Pacers. Temple suffered a left shoulder sprain during Friday's contest. Justin Holiday and Bruno Caboclo will likely be forced into heavy minutes on Saturday. Holiday is worth looking at in DFS contests.
Jamal Murray is Questionable for Saturday
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Murray suffered a left ankle sprain on Friday and was unable to return to the contest. Head coach Mike Malone said Murray could've returned to the contest, but the Nuggets were up big, so they decided to play it safe. […]
Malcolm Brogdon Continues To Shoot The Ball Well
Milwaukee Bucks point guard/shooting guard Malcolm Brogdon scored 19 points on 7-for-13 shooting from the floor, 1-for-2 from beyond the arc, and 4-for-4 from the free throw line in Friday's victory over the Hornets. The 6-foot-5 combo guard also grabbed five rebounds, doled out an assist, and came up with a steal. It was his […]
Will Barton Posts A Plus-28 Rating In First Start Since Injury
Denver Nuggets small forward/shooting guard Will Barton chipped in 14 points, five rebounds and five assists along with one block over 26 minutes in Friday's victory over the Suns. The 6-foot-6 wing was 5-for-11 from the field, 1-for-5 from the three-point line and 3-or-3 from the free throw line. He made his first start since […]
Buddy Hield Shoots Very Well
Sacramento Kings shooting guard Buddy Hield played well versus the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday. Hield scored 26 points on 9-of-18 shooting with six of those buckets coming beyond the arc. For Hield the month of January has been scalding hot with him shooting 51.4 percent from the floor and 55.3 percent from three-point range. This […]
Devin Booker Ties Season High By Going 15 Of 16 From Free throw Line
Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker topped the 30-point mark for the third time in the past six outings as he compiled 35 points along with four rebounds and two assists in Friday's loss to the Nuggets. The 29-year-old was 9-for-19 from the field, 2-for-4 from the three-point line and 15-for-16 from the free throw […]
Luka Doncic With The Massive Line In Friday's Win
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Luka Doncic filled up the stat sheet on Friday as the 19-year-old continued his bid for Rookie of the Year in the 106-101 win over the Pistons. Doncic scored 32 points while dishing out eight assists and grabbing eight rebounds with two steals and a block and he also drained three triples […]
Dennis Smith Jr. Scores 19 Points On 14 Shots
Dallas Mavericks guard Dennis Smith Jr. scored an efficient 19 points on Friday when he connected on eight of 14 shooting in the tight win over the Pistons. Smith Jr. also distributed five assists with two rebounds and added two makes from three in 36 minutes of action. Smith Jr. has been great since returning […]
Zach LaVine Records An Excellent Line In Friday's Defeat
Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine posted an excellent line on Friday that included 29 points on a solid 10 of 20 shooting, but it was not enough in his club's loss to the Clippers. LaVine added four boards with three assists and two steals while connecting on two makes from downtown. LaVine and coach Boylen […]
Lou Williams Records A Triple-Double On Friday
Los Angeles Clippers guard Lou Williams came off the bench to record his first career triple-double on Friday in the five-point over the Bulls. Williams scored 31 points while dishing out 10 assists and added 10 rebounds with a steal and a block in 32 minutes of action. This was the first 30-point triple-double off […]
Justise Winslow Lights Up The Cavs For 27 Points On Friday
Miami Heat guard Justise Winslow had his offense on cruise control on Friday when he registered 27 points in the 100-94 win over the Cavaliers. Winslow did not stop there as he added seven rebounds with two assists and a block with four makes from three. Although this game was against the worst ranked defense […]
Josh Richardson Quiet In Friday's Win Versus Cavs
Miami Heat shooting guard/small forward Josh Richardson scored just 10 points on 2-for-7 shooting from the floor and added four assists with a triple in 37 minutes of action. J-Rich has been quite the let down this season as he was being drafted in the early to mid-rounds and we have seen his defensive numbers […]
Cedi Osman Goes Off For A Career-High 29 Points
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Cedi Osman had the hot hand on Friday when he erupted for 29 points which is a career high in the six-point loss the Miami Heat. Osman had it going as he drilled 11 of 20 shots and added three makes from three while rounding out his line with four assists and […]
Kyle Lowry Makes Just Two Of His Nine Shot Attempts In Loss
Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry shooting woes continued in Friday's loss to the Rockets. Lowry managed to make just two of nine of his shots from the floor to score nine points, but he did salvage his line by adding 11 assists with four rebounds and a steal. Coach Nurse has taken a proactive approach […]
Kawhi Leonard's 32 Points Not Enough In Loss To Rockets
Toronto Raptors shooting guard/small forward Kawhi Leonard returned from a four-game absence on Friday to record 32 points on 11 of 19 shooting from the floor in the loss to the Rockets. Leonard also hauled in seven boards and added five assists with two steals and three makes from three. Leonard looked great in his […]
James Harden Keeps It Going In Win Over Raptors
Houston Rockets guard James Harden kept his 30-plus point streak going on Friday when he poured in 35 points on nine of 25 shooting in the tight win over the Raptors. Harden connected on a perfect 15 of 15 shots at the line and added two rebounds with seven assists with a block while knocking […]
Evan Fournier Has Disastrous Shooting Night In Loss
Orlando Magic shooting guard Evan Fournier managed just two points across 28 minutes in Friday's 95-91 loss against the Washington Wizards. He finished just 1-for-10 from the field, including an ugly 0-for-6 from behind the three-point line, while adding just one rebound, one assist and one steal with a minus-11 rating. The 26-year-old Frenchman has […]
Bradley Beal Registers 27 Points In Road Win
Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal posted 27 points across 37 minutes in Friday's 95-91 victory on the road against the Orlando Magic. He hit 10-for-17 shots from the field while going 5-for-7 from behind the three-point line, and he was able to add seven assists, six rebounds and two steals with just three turnovers. […]
Jimmy Butler is Doubtful for Saturday
Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Jimmy Butler (wrist) is going to see a specialist in Los Angeles, according to Shams Charania. It sounds like Butler will be with the team in Denver, but it's unlikely he suits up for the contest. Corey Brewer and Landry Shamet and will see increased playing time without Butler in the rotation. […]