Donovan Mitchell Cools Off Against The Knicks
Utah Jazz shooting guard Donovan Mitchell struggled with his shot in a loss to the New York Knicks Friday night. He scored 17 points but only shot 7-for-21 from the field. However, Mitchell did contribute in other areas, as he had seven assists, four rebounds, one steal and one block. While Mitchell's shot was off. […]
Bradley Beal Still Making His Case For An All-Star Spot
Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal continued his All-Star caliber season in the win over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night. Beal scored 26 points on 7-for-12 shooting with four three-pointers in a team-high 40 minutes. Beal completed his full line with three rebounds, three assists, a steal and a block. Beal is in position […]
Josh Richardson Fills Stat Sheet in Off Shooting Night
Miami Heat guard/forward Josh Richardson had an off shooting night on Friday against Brooklyn, going 4-for-12 from the field with one three-pointer for a total of 12 points. Richardson played a whopping 37 minutes and grabbed four rebounds, seven assists and three steals. Owners should be happy with his production, since Richardson isn't commonly owned […]
Courtney Lee Contributes 18 Points in Win
New York Knicks shooting guard Courtney Lee scored 18 points on Friday as the Knicks squeaked by the Utah Jazz. He also chipped in with five rebounds and two steals to finish things out. His 36 minutes on the night led the team, but as guard/forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (leg) continues to work back from […]
Tim Hardaway Jr. Drops 31 Points in 27 Minutes
New York Knicks shooting guard/small forward Tim Hardaway Jr. was on fire on Friday night as he led his team to victory over the Utah Jazz. In just 27 minutes, Hardaway dropped 31 points and grabbed five boards. He was also incredibly efficient, as he shot 11-for-17 from the field and 6-for-7 from deep. While […]
Kris Dunn Won’t Play in Atlanta
Chicago Bulls guard Kris Dunn (concussion) will not play against the Hawks on Saturday. Dunn took a nasty spill during the team’s matchup against Golden State and will likely miss the team’s entire three-game road trip while in the league’s concussion protocol. With guard Zach LaVine still facing a minutes restriction, guard Jerian Grant will […]
Avery Bradley Scores 15 Points On Friday
Detroit Pistons guard/forward Avery Bradley (groin) was able to suit up against the Wizards on Friday despite being listed on the team's injury report prior to opening tip. Bradley took it easy, playing only 29 minutes in the 122-112 loss. He was productive, however, scoring 15 points on 7-for-16 shooting from the field. While Bradley […]
Victor Oladipo Leads Pacers With 25 Points
Indiana Pacers shooting guard Victor Oladipo scored 25 points on Friday, shooting 11-for-26 from the field as the Pacers fell to the Los Angeles Lakers 99-86. Oladipo added five rebounds and four assists, but it wasn't enough to help Indiana get the win. This is the fourth time in Indiana's last six games that Oladipo […]
James Harden Could Play 30 Minutes On Saturday
Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden played 26 minutes and scored just 10 points in his first game back from a hamstring injury on Thursday. Rockets head coach Mike D'Antoni says that Harden still isn't ready for a full workload on Saturday against the Warriors, but he could play around 30 minutes. That obviously caps […]
Ben McLemore Scores Season-High 21 Points
Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard Ben McLemore received playing time on Friday night, something that had been hard to come by for the former prospect, who has been a healthy scratch on multiple occasions this year. McLemore went 6-for-13 from the field as he scored 21 points, a season high. This performance is not a sign […]
Tyreke Evans Doesn't Shoot Well On Friday
Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard Tyreke Evans shot just 4-for-15 from the field, including just 1-for-5 from three on Friday, but the Grizzlies still managed to beat the Sacramento Kings. Evans had 14 points in the game, plus six rebounds and five assists. After a hot stretch in late December/early January, Evans' shooting has cooled off. […]
Caris LeVert Stuffs The Stat Sheet Friday Night
Brooklyn Nets shooting guard Caris LeVert stuffed the stat sheet yet again in Friday night’s comeback win over Miami. LeVert did a little of everything Friday to aid a comeback effort with 12 points, four rebounds, five assists, and three steals. LeVert has been doing a little of everything as the sixth man in Brooklyn. He […]
DeMar DeRozan Scores 21 Against the Spurs
Toronto Raptors shooting guard DeMar DeRozan had a nice game on Friday against the Spurs, scoring 21 points on 9-for-19 shooting. DeRozan was pretty busy all over the court in this one, racking up seven rebounds while dishing out six assists in his team-high 36 minutes. He also added one steal and one turnover in […]
Avery Bradley Is Active For The Pistons
Detroit Pistons guard Avery Bradley (groin) is officially listed as active for Friday's game against the Washington Wizards. Bradley is averaging 15.8 points per game on the season. There have been no indications that Bradley will be on a minutes restriction, but worried fantasy owners may want to look elsewhere if they have options, especially […]
Brandon Ingram is Questionable on Friday
Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward Brandon Ingram (ankle) is questionable to play against the Indiana Pacers on Friday. Kyle Kuzma (head) has been cleared to play, but Ingram is likely headed towards a game-time decision on Friday. He tweaked his ankle during Wednesday's contest and did not return to the game. Josh Hart's minutes and value […]
Jamal Murray Questionable Against Suns
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (concussion) is questionable to play against the Phoenix Suns on Friday. He's likely headed towards a game-time decision on Friday, but it depends on if he can clear the concussion protocol. He missed Wednesday's game with the Clippers after suffering a blow to the head in Tuesday's contest. If Murray […]
Derrick Jones Expected to Start on Friday
Miami Heat small forward Derrick Jones is expected to start on Friday against the Brooklyn Nets. Tyler Johnson (ankle) has been ruled out, and Jones received the start for him on Wednesday. Jones played 22 minutes, scoring five points with one rebound, one assist and one steal. Wayne Ellington is likely going to benefit more […]
D'Angelo Russell is Available on Friday
Brooklyn Nets guard D'Angelo Russell (knee) is available to play against the Miami Heat on Friday. Head coach Kenny Atkinson said he looked good at shooaround on Wednesday and was getting closer to a return. He's officially available to play on Friday, but will be working with a minutes limit. He's likely going to be […]
Avery Bradley is 50/50 on Friday
Detroit Pistons guard Avery Bradley (groin) has a "50/50" chance of playing against the Washington Wizards on Friday, according to head coach Stan Van Gundy. He reportedly headed back to Philadelphia after Wednesday's game to see a specialist about treatment for his groin issue. Reggie Bullock (illness), Luke Kennard (thumb), and Stanley Johnson (hip) are […]
Eric Gordon Comes Up Big Off Bench
Houston Rockets shooting guard Eric Gordon scored 30 points on Thursday to help the short-handed Rockets take down the Timberwolves. Gordon made 11 of his 19 shot attempts, including a 7-for-13 night from behind the arc. Houston's top bench player also had three rebounds and three assists. It's unlikely that Gordon repeats this scoring display […]
James Harden Struggles In Return
Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden made his return from a hamstring injury in Thursday's win over Minnesota, but the Rockets star looked a little rusty. Harden shot just 3-for-15 from the field and managed just 10 points -- a fourth-quarter trip to the free throw line allowed Harden continue a streak of double-digit scoring […]
Marcus Smart Scores 14 Points With Four Turnovers
Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart drew the start on Thursday with Celtics All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving (shoulder) sidelined. Smart scored 14 points in his 34 minutes on 6-for-11 shooting with one make from downtown. He added five rebounds and one assist, but the four turnovers hurt owners in this one. Irving could be back […]
Jaylen Brown Keeps Scoring on Thursday
Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown had a decent game against the Sixers on Thursday, hitting two treys to finish with 12 points on 4-for-12 shooting. This makes six double-digit scoring performances since New Year's Eve with only one dud in that span. He helped out with three rebounds, four assists and one steal in his […]
T.J. McConnell Picks up the Slack Against the Celtics
Philadelphia 76ers guard T.J. McConnell played well on Thursday despite his four turnovers in 25 minutes. McConnell splashed two buckets from deep against the Celtics as he dropped 15 points on a nice 5-for-8 shooting. He was active on the defensive end in the win, coming away with three steals on the night. McConnell also added […]
Mario Hezonja Solid Off Bench
Orlando Magic shooting guard Mario Hezonja came off the bench on Thursday and led both teams in bench points. He was the only bright spot on the Magic bench, posting a plus-five plus/minus. Hezonja went 5-for-11 from the field for 12 points and added two rebounds, assists and turnovers. He missed on all four of […]
Evan Fournier's Shot Not Dropping Thursday
Orlando Magic shooting guard Evan Fournier had a below average night against the Cavaliers porous defense. Although he seemed to be in foul trouble throughout the game, he still managed to play his average amount of minutes. He shot 6-for-15 from the field for 17 points and added five rebounds, three assists and a steal. […]
D'Angelo Russell Listed As Probable Friday
Brooklyn Nets point guard D'Angelo Russell (knee) has been sidelined since mid-November following knee surgery and is tentatively expected to return Friday night against the Miami Heat. Russell will most likely have a minutes restriction due to the lengthy injury, but his return will bump Spencer Dinwiddie back to the bench. Coach Kenny Atkinson has […]
Kyrie Irving Out Thursday, Marcus Smart Starting
Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (illness) will start over the injured point guard Kyrie Irving (shoulder) in Thursday night's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Irving was questionable coming into the contest with a sore shoulder, but head coach Brad Stevens has decided to be cautious with their star and sit him out Thursday. Smart was […]
Evan Fournier Looks to Stay Hot Thursday
Orlando Magic shooting guard Evan Fournier gets a juicy matchup Thursday against a fast-paced, defensively-challenged Cleveland Cavaliers team. After scoring 32 points on Tuesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves, who have been locking down opposing shooting guards to the least amount of points over the last 10 games, Fournier gets an easier matchup against the Cavaliers. The […]
Lance Stephenson is Questionable Against Blazers
Indiana Pacers guard/forward Lance Stephenson (illness) is questionable to play against the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday. He was left at the team hotel during shootaround and is likely headed towards a game-time decision against the Blazers. Stephenson has been more of an option in deeper leagues but has put together multiple double-double performances over […]