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 […]
Marcus Smart is Questionable on Thursday
Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (illness) is questionable to play against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday. Smart and Kyrie Irving (shoulder) did not practice on Wednesday and are both questionable heading into Thursday's contest with the Sixers. The Celtics could be thin at guard if both of them are unable to play. Terry Rozier, Shane […]
Kyrie Irving Questionable Against Sixers
Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving (shoulder) is questionable to play against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday. He did not practice on Wednesday and also played a season-high 41 minutes in Tuesday's loss to New Orleans. Irving has a 35.4 field goal percentagge over his last five games, so a night off wouldn't be the worst […]
James Harden Will Play Thursday
Houston Rockets guard James Harden (knee) is expected to return to the lineup on Thursday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Head coach Mike D'Antoni expects Harden to play 24-25 minutes. Harden missed seven games and hasn't played since December 31, so it's not surprising to see him with a minutes limit. Gerald Green will be serving […]
James Harden Set to Return Against the Timberwolves
Houston Rockets guard James Harden (hamstring) will return to action on Thursday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves but will be on a minutes restriction. Head coach Mike D'Antoni has previously said that Harden will likely be limited to 24 to 25 minutes in his return. The Beard last played on New Year's Eve when he […]
Justin Holiday Goes Missing in Loss
Chicago Bulls guard/forward Justin Holiday was never an efficient scorer and Wednesday was no different. The five-year veteran shot just 2-for-12 from the field, both coming from beyond the arc, and provided no defensive stats in the loss against the Golden State Warriors. On the bright side, Holiday does get steady minutes in the small […]
Zach LaVine Goes Cold From the Field
Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine could not get himself going Wednesday against the Golden State Warriors after putting up two solid outings following his return from an ACL injury. He shot just 2-for-12 from the field and did not provide much elsewhere in 19 minutes of playing time. The silver lining is that he was aggressive […]
Klay Thompson Has a Monster Night Against the Bulls
Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson could not be stopped on Wednesday against the Chicago Bulls. Thompson carried the Warriors to victory, putting up a game-high 38 points on an extremely efficient 12-for-22 shooting from the field. The sharpshooter converted 7-for-13 three-point attempts across his 37 minutes of court time. The 27-year-old added four […]
Lou Williams Struggles in Clippers Win
Los Angeles Clippers guard Lou Williams had a difficult night shooting the ball on Wednesday in the Clippers win against the Nuggets. Williams provided 17 points, five assists and four rebounds while shooting 6-for-18 from the field. The 31-year-old struggled to find his shot all game, finishing the night 2-for-8 from deep. While this was […]
Tyreke Evans Records Double-Double Against Knicks
Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard Tyreke Evans posted 23 points in Wednesday night's win over the New York Knicks, though he shot just 9-for-21 from the field and 2-for-7 from three. Evans dished 10 assists and pulled down six rebounds in the victory. The veteran guard has been scoring at an impressive rate over the last […]
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Does Not Return After Achilles Strain
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (Achilles) limped his way to the locker room after a run-in with Russell Westbrook. KCP did not return to the lineup for the rest of the night, with Josh Hart stepping back into the starting lineup. KCP finished the game with 10 points, two assists and two steals in […]
Caris Levert Shoots Poorly on Wendesday
Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Caris Levert had a decent game on Wednesday despite the poor field goal percentage (4-for-11). LeVert knocked down two triples on his way to finishing with 13 points against the Spurs. He didn't do much else, however, adding just two boards and two assists while turning the ball over twice. Considering most […]
Allen Crabbe Puts Up 20 Points In Loss To Spurs
Brooklyn Nets shooting guard Allen Crabbe put up a strong effort on Thursday with 20 points and eight rebounds in a losing effort against the Spurs. Crabbe has been an inconsistent player this season for the Nets. When his shot has been on, he can help win them games, but too often he has struggled […]