DeMar DeRozan has Bad Game by his Standards
Toronto Raptors shooting guard DeMar DeRozan had an underwhelming performance against the Pistons on Wednesday but still managed to help his team pull out the win. DeRozan scored just 17 points in this one on 7-for-15 shooting with no triples. He added five assists and just two boards in the win but disappointingly turned the […]
C.J. Miles Plays Season-High 25 Minutes
Toronto Raptors guard/forward CJ Miles was feeling it against Detroit on Wednesday, heating up for 21 points on 7-for-16 shooting with five triples in his 25 minutes. Miles did a little bit of everything in this one, filling up the stat sheet with four rebounds, one assist, one steal, one block and one turnover in […]
DeAndre Jordan Out Wednesday As Expected
Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (ankle) has officially been ruled out for Wednesday night's game against the Denver Nuggets. Jordan's ankle is still bothering him, as the swelling has not subsided, and head coach Doc Rivers has not put a timetable on his return. The Clippers will start forward/center Willie Reed again, while forward […]
Tim Hardaway Jr. Will Come Off The Bench
New York Knicks shooting guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (rest) will return Wednesday night against the Memphis Grizzlies but will come off the bench. The Knicks are sticking with the same starters as last game as they use caution with THJ. Hardaway's return will lower Courtney Lee's usage, while Michael Beasley is expected to rarely see […]
Tyler Johnson Will Sit Out Wednesday
Miami Heat guard Tyler Johnson (ankle) will be in street clothes for Wednesday night's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Johnson suffered an ankle injury Monday against the Chicago Bulls and was doubtful coming into the game. The high-flying forward Derrick Jones will make another start in Johnson's absence but is a risky option for DFS. Instead, […]
Trevor Ariza And Gerald Green Suspended Two Games
The Houston Rockets will be without guard/forwards Trevor Ariza and Gerald Green for the next two games following their involvement in Monday night's incident with the Los Angeles Clippers. Notable players James Harden, Chris Paul and Blake Griffin have all avoided discipline from the league. Luc Richard Mbah a Moute is the likely candidate to enter the […]
Lonzo Ball Remains Out Wednesday, Unlikely To Play Friday
Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball (knee) will remain on the sideline for Wednesday night's primetime contest against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Ball will miss his second straight game with a knee injury and is in danger of missing a third Friday night against the Indiana Pacers, according to head coach Luke Walton. Tyler […]
Fred VanVleet Sitting Out Against Detroit As A Precaution
The Toronto Raptors are being cautious with guard Fred VanVleet (knee) and he will sit out Wednesday night against the Detroit Pistons. VanVleet suffered a bruised knee in Monday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers, but it does not appear to be serious. The 18 minutes VanVleet was receiving per game will likely be divided between […]
Jamal Murray Out Against Clippers
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (concussion) will miss his first game of his young career Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Clippers. Murray took a blow to the head from teammate Mason Plumlee in the fourth quarter of Tuesday's game against the Dallas Mavericks and stayed in the game. According to Nuggets writer Harrison Wind, […]
Tim Hardaway Jr. Expected to Return Wednesday
New York Knicks guard/forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (rest) is expected to return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Memphis Grizzlies. Head coach Jeff Hornacek hinted on Tuesday that THJ could be returning to the starting lineup on Wednesday. Lance Thomas would head back to the second unit with THJ returning to the lineup. Michael […]
NBA Waiver Wire: Standard League Adds for Week 14
The NBA has reached its midway point for the season, and soon teams will have to decide how they will proceed. Will rebuilding teams turn to their younger players and bench veteran starters to not only evaluate their talent but also improve their lottery odds? Will those same teams look to trade assets for more draft […]
C.J. McCollum Fills Up Box Score In Win
Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum was all over the place Tuesday, as he scored 27 points, connecting on six treys on nine of 18 shooting. McCollum added three boards, two assists, three steals and a pair of blocks, displaying his versatility as an elite fantasy asset. When he's hot, he has top-15 upside. The […]
Devin Booker Bounces Back With 43 Points
Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker scored a season-high 43 points on 14 of 29 shooting in a 111-118 loss against the Trail Blazers on Tuesday. Booker has struggled with his shot in 2018, connecting on just 40 percent of his attempts in January. Booker would add eight assists and five treys, including a perfect […]
Evan Fournier Scores Career-High 32 Points
Orlando Magic guard/forward Evan Fournier scored a career-high 32 points in a win over Minnesota on Tuesday. Fournier also tied a career high with six three-pointers. The Frenchman had been struggling, but he was on a good one Tuesday, shooting 12-for-22 from the field and 6-for-12 from three. He also chipped in two rebounds and […]
Jimmy Butler Plays Very Well Tuesday
Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Jimmy Butler had another great game, and this time it was Tuesday night against the Orlando Magic. Butler scored 28 points, shooting 11-for-22 from the field and also hitting all four free throw attempts. Butler also contributed in many other categories, getting seven rebounds, four assists, five steals and two blocks. […]
Jaylen Brown Scores 16 Points Against the Pelicans
Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown played well against the Pelicans on Tuesday but couldn't come through in the clutch for his team. Brown had a pretty complete game, finishing with 16 points on 7-for-14 shooting, including two makes from deep. He was active elsewhere as well, piling up four rebounds and five assists in his […]
Marcus Smart Solid in Overtime Loss
Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart had a good game on Tuesday, doing a bit of everything against the Pelicans. Smart connected on three three-pointers in this one, finishing with 16 points on the night. He also added five boards and five assists, while maintaining his defensive reputation, coming away with one steal and one rebound […]
J.J. Redick Will Likely Miss A Short Period Of Time
Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard J.J. Redick (leg) left Monday's win against the Toronto Raptors but will return sooner rather than later. Redick suffered a leg contusion late Monday and was unable to finish the game after playing 27 minutes. However, Redick and the Sixers appear to have avoided a major blow, as he will not […]
Thabo Sefolosha Will Undergo Season-Ending Surgery
Utah Jazz small forward Thabo Sefolosha (knee) has decided to undergo season-ending knee surgery to repair his MCL. Sefolosha injured his knee Friday against the Charlotte Hornets and was leaning towards the surgery, but Utah has officially announced he will undergo the procedure. In Sefolosha's absence Monday night, the Jazz used a committee at the power […]
Brandon Ingram is Questionable Against OKC
Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward Brandon Ingram (ankle) is listed as questionable to play against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday. Ingram was able to practice with the team on Tuesday and said he was "confident" he'd be able to play Wednesday. He was "a little sore" after Monday's loss to Memphis, but it doesn't sound […]
Avery Bradley is Questionable for Wednesday
Detroit Pistons guard Avery Bradley (groin) is questionable to play against the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday. He did not practice on Tuesday and was sidelined for seven games earlier in the season with a right groin strain. This could be the organization just giving Bradley a rest day, but we'll have to wait until head […]
Tyler Johnson Doubtful for Wednesday
Miami Heat guard Tyler Johnson (ankle) is doubtful to play against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday. According to Tom D'Angelo, the Heat will likely be without Johnson "for at least the short term." Originally the organization feared a much more serious injury when Johnson fell to the ground clutching his knee during Monday's contest. However, […]
Josh Jackson Questionable Against Blazers
Phoenix Suns guard/forward Josh Jackson (groin) is questionable to play against the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday. He was listed as questionable for Sunday's game as well and started in place of T.J. Warren (back) in that one. Jackson scored a career-high 21 points in 30 minutes during Sunday's contest. Over the last four games, […]
All-Star Lou Williams Stays Hot
Los Angeles Clippers guard Lou Williams can't be stopped, as he poured in 31 points and nine dimes in a heated 113-102 win over the Rockets Monday night. He's arguably the hottest player in all of fantasy, as he's returning top-15 value over the past month with 29.1 points and 3.9 three-pointers per game. He […]
Stephen Curry Stellar In Finals Rematch
Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry was solid in a 118-108 win over the Cavaliers on Martin Luther King day, adding 23 points and eight dimes. Chef Curry would add four triples and two steals, as he also threw in a two-handed dunk in transition off teammate Kevin Durant in this one. Believe it […]
Victor Oladipo Leads Pacers In Third Straight Win With 28 Points
Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo scored 28 points on 16 shots, hitting five of eight from three-point range. Oladipo continues his All-Star campaign on a nightly basis, and owners looking to sell will be few and far between. The Pacers rely on Oladipo for a majority of their offense, so his ability to distribute the ball […]
DeMar DeRozan Scores 24 Points In Loss to Philly
Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan led his team in scoring once again, but it wasn't enough as his team would fall to the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday. DeRozan played 35 minutes, shooting 8-for-18 from the field, to finish the day with 24 points. He was quiet virtually everywhere else but still managed to provide some […]
Buddy Hield Scores 16 Points In Loss to Oklahoma City
Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield turned in a solid performance against the Oklahoma City Thunder by scoring 16 points, although he failed to make any of his five attempted threes. Hield has proven to be one of the top offensive options off the Kings' bench, even though his production remains spotty. He was one of […]
Tyreke Evans Records Double-Double Against Lakers
Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard Tyreke Evans scored 15 points and dished 12 assists in the Grizzlies 123-114 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday. Evans came just one rebound shy of a triple-double as the journeyman filled up the stat sheet for Memphis. Evans has developed into a good scorer for the Grizzlies this […]
Josh Hart Has Impressive Outing Versus Grizzlies
Los Angeles Lakers guard Josh Hart started off slow but finished with 16 points, shooting 5-for-10 from the field. Most of the Lakers struggled without Brandon Ingram and Lonzo Ball conducting the offense, but Hart proved to be a more than capable scorer when given opportunities. Hart continues to be an ideal role player, and […]