Trevor Ariza Will Play Friday

Houston Rockets guard/forward Trevor Ariza (hamstring) returned to practice on Wednesday. He is fully expected to play against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday. He's been working at full speed for at least a week. Ariza may not even have a minutes limit when he returns, but there has been no official confirmation on that yet. […]

Darren Collison Expected to Miss One More Week

Indiana Pacers guard Darren Collison (knee) is expected to miss at least one more week. He's currently at the two-week mark of his projected two- to three-week timetable. Hopefully, Collison will be able to suit up sometime next week, but we'll have to wait and see. Cory Joseph will continue to start with Joseph Young […]

Marcus Smart Will Play on Friday

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (hand) will play against the Detroit Pistons on Friday. Smart has been cleared to practice on Thursday and should play on Friday. He's expected to return to his 30-minute role, but may get eased back into things. Terry Rozier is expected to lose playing time and minutes with the return […]

Caris LeVert Ruled Out Thursday

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Caris LeVert (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. He was only a partial participant during Wednesday's practice. He's missed four straight games and it is quite concerning he's not ready to go yet. The Nets have no incentive to rush LeVert back to the court, so […]

Tim Frazier Expected to Play on Thursday

Washington Wizards guard Tim Frazier (nose) is expected to play against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday. He missed last Wednesday's game after undergoing nasal fracture surgery. He's been given time to recover and is not expected to have a minutes limit on Thursday. Frazier will have a face mask, but is expected to play around […]

NBA Waiver Wire: Standard League Adds for Week 19

A little over 20 games remain in the NBA, once the league resumes from the All-Star break. More than likely you like (or hate) your fantasy basketball team and are searching the waiver wire for one of two things: either someone who comes on late from out of nowhere, or a gang of players to stream based […]

Avery Bradley is Questionable for Thursday

Los Angeles Clippers guard Avery Bradley (groin) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Golden State Warriors. Head coach Doc Rivers said that Bradley is "50/50" to suit up on Thursday. Bradley has been battling a groin injury just about every night since joining the Clippers. This has been a season-long issue and is not […]

Justin Holiday Heads to Second Unit

Chicago Bulls guard/forward Justin Holiday will move to the second unit for Thursday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. David Nwaba will draw the start ahead of him, and Bulls vice president John Paxson hinted this will be a long-term move. However, Paxton wants the younger players to see significant minutes. Holiday is expected to see […]

Bradley Beal's Second-Half Fantasy Outlook

Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal is in the midst of a career year and is poised to continue his success in the second half of the regular season. Beal is averaging career highs in points, assists, rebounds and steals this season and is coming off his first All-Star appearance. Teammate John Wall (knee) is […]

Rashad Vaughn Signs 10-Day Deal with Orlando

The Orlando Magic are signing guard/forward Rashad Vaughn to a 10-day contract. He was traded twice in a three-day span earlier this month. Vaughn was been waived by the Pelicans and is now reportedly heading to Orlando. He was the 17th overall pick during the 2015 NBA draft, but has seen little success. Vaughn is […]

Pacers Sign Trey McKinney Jones to 10-Day Contract

The Indiana Pacers are signing shooting guard Trey McKinney Jones to a 10-day contract. He signed a training camp deal with the team back in September. He was waived in October after suffering a left shoulder injury. Jones has played well for Indiana's G-League affiliate this season. It's clear that the Pacers see something they […]

Blazers Sign Veteran Brandon Rush

The Portland Trail Blazers have agreed to a 10-day contract with guard/forward Brandon Rush. He's a nine-year veteran that has played with four different NBA teams, but he hasn't seen much success. Rush averaged 4.2 points and 2.1 rebounds in 47 games with the Minnesota Timberwolves last season. He won't be an option in standard […]

Knicks Sign Troy Williams to 10-Day Contract

The New York Knicks have agreed to a 10-day contract with guard/forward Troy Williams. He was waived from the Houston Rockets last week because they wanted to clear a roster spot for Joe Johnson. The Knicks have an open roster spot, so they won't need to cut anyone. Williams has played in just four contests […]

Magic Might Buy Out Arron Afflalo

Orlando Magic guard/forward Arron Afflalo could be headed elsewhere in the second half if he reaches a buyout agreement with Orlando. The Toronto Raptors are reportedly interested in signing the 32-year-old veteran. These are just rumors, but Afflalo does not make much sense on the Magic roster. A team playing for lottery balls has no […]

Timberwolves Might Buy Out Shabazz Muhammad

The Minnesota Timberwolves are open to a potential buyout with guard/forward Shabazz Muhammad, according to owner Glen Taylor. Muhammad was reportedly hopeful that he would be waived or traded before the deadline "He would like to get with a team that he could put in more minutes and show his skill set. We have given […]

Paul George is Not Interested in Playing for Multiple Teams

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Paul George said he's not interested in playing for multiple teams throughout his career. "So, this next decision, whatever it is, is to make sure I'm there for a duration," George said. He's going to be one of the biggest names heading free agency this summer. The Los Angeles Lakers have […]

Jimmy Butler Did Not Play in All-Star Game

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Jimmy Butler didn't play in Sunday's All-Star game. Butler leads the NBA in minutes per game (37.3), but the Wolves have not played since Thursday. "This Timberwolves season is very, very important to me," Butler said after the game. Butler was the only player to not register any minutes in the All-Star […]

Eric Gordon’s Second-Half Fantasy Outlook

Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon heads into the All-Star break as one of the league’s most effective sixth men. Gordon is averaging 18.5 points per contest this season, his highest since the 2011-2012 season. Gordon started off the season hot, averaging 24.9 points per game in October while filling in as a starter for the […]

James Harden’s Second-Half Fantasy Outlook

Houston Rockets guard James Harden will look to continue his dominance in the second half of the season. Harden is one of the favorites to finish the season as the MVP and is averaging a league-leading 31.3 points per game, 3.5 points more than Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is second behind him. Harden […]

Bogdan Bogdanovic's Second-Half Fantasy Outlook

Sacramento Kings guard/forward Bogdan Bogdanovic had an incredible game in the Rising Stars Game, scoring 26 points with six assists, four rebounds, two steals and seven triples. He's played at least 30 minutes with 10 points or more during the Kings last five contests heading into the break. The Kings do not have anything to […]

Vince Carter Expected to Stay in Sacramento

Sacramento Kings guard/forward Vince Carter is expected to spend the rest of the season in Sacramento. There were rumors of a buyout, but the Kings reportedly said they prefer not to buy out Carter. The Raptors would have been an ideal fit for the 41-year-old veteran, but there is a chance he signs with Toronto […]

Klay Thompson Hopeful to Stay in Golden State

Golden State Warriors guard/forward Klay Thompson said that he "hopefully" will re-sign with the Warriors. He will not have a chance to test free agency until July of 2019. "Playing for one team your whole career is definitely special. Only so many guys have done it in professional sports, so it’ll be a goal of […]

Josh Hart’s Second-Half Fantasy Outlook

Los Angeles Lakers guard Josh Hart has seen his fantasy value significantly increase since the start of the regular season. After a rough start to the 2018 campaign, Hart has found a path to semi-consistent and effective production. Though he is only averaging 6.3 points per game this season, he has turned it on in […]

Gordon Hayward Will Travel With Team

Boston Celtics guard/forward Gordon Hayward (leg) said he plans to start traveling with the team in March. He continues to make progress, but has no timetable for his return. Hayward is considered doubtful to return this season. The Celtics are playing fine without him and aren't going to rush him back on the court. Owners […]

Brandon Ingram’s Second-Half Fantasy Outlook

Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram has found himself as one of the leading men on an inexperienced Lakers squad. Ingram has drastically improved on his play from last season, averaging 16.2 points per game, 6.8 points more than he did during his rookie campaign. With the Lakers possessing one of the easier schedules in […]

Andrew Harrison's Second-Half Fantasy Outlook

Memphis Grizzlies guard Andrew Harrison has shot his way into consistent minutes in the Grizzlies rotation. Harrison has played at least 30 minutes and scored 23 or more points in two of his last three games. The one dud came against Russell Westbrook, and Harrison picked up five quick fouls, which led to him only […]

Manu Ginobili Should Return Next Week

San Antonio Spurs guard/forward Manu Ginobili (foot) is expected to return after the All-Star break. Spurs general manager R.C. Buford said Ginobili's injury does not "appear to be anything severe." Ginobili was injured in the third quarter of Tuesday's loss to the Denver Nuggets. He limped to the locker room and was unable to return. […]

Isaiah Thomas' Second-Half Fantasy Outlook

Los Angeles Lakers guard Isaiah Thomas has finally found a home, at least for now, after months of turmoil. After spending a good chunk of the current season recovering from a hip ailment and being dealt from Boston to Cleveland for guard Kyrie Irving, Thomas finally suited up in the beginning of January after fantasy […]

Jrue Holiday's Second-Half Fantasy Outlook

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday is enjoying the best season of his NBA career heading into the All-Star break. The veteran is averaging 18.6 points per game, 5.5 assists per game and 48 percent shooting from the field, which are all career bests. Along with forward/center Anthony Davis, Holiday has benefited from the season-ending […]

Gary Harris And Jamal Murray Starting Thursday

Denver Nuggets guards Gary Harris (foot) and Jamal Murray (chest) will start Thursday night's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Both Harris and Murray were probable for this game, so this should come as no surprise. Owners can feel confident to fire up the two guards, as they should get even more minutes with Torrey Craig […]