Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Scores 27 Points In Loss To Grizzlies
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope led the Lakers into Memphis on Monday and managed to have a fairly efficient night from the field. He scored 27 points on 16 shots while leading the Lakers in scoring on what was an overall poor night for most of the starters. Pope was left to generate much […]
Tyler Johnson Goes Down With Injury Monday, X-Rays Negative
Miami Heat guard Tyler Johnson (ankle) went down hard in the third quarter of Monday's loss against the Chicago Bulls and had to be carried off the court. After the game, it was revealed Johnson's X-rays came back negative, and he was diagnosed with a sprained ankle. Backup shooting guard Wayne Ellington immediately picked up […]
Josh Richardson Stuffs The Stat Sheet
Miami Heat guard/forward Josh Richardson did a little bit of everything Monday against the Chicago Bulls. Richardson contributed 11 points, six assists, five rebounds, three three-pointers, two steals and two blocks in 32 minutes. Rook 2, as Dwyane Wade used to call him, has been creeping into the coveted 1-1-1 group of fantasy players that […]
Bradley Beal Turnover-Prone Monday
Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal could not take care of the ball in Monday's loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. Beal coughed up the ball a total of seven times in 41 minutes. Beal also contributed 19 points, three rebounds, three assists, a three-pointer and a block. The turnovers were the most since Beal committed […]
Zach LaVine Is Back
Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine was exceptionally promising in his second game in the Bulls rotation. In only 19 minutes, he scored 19 points on 12 shots, adding five rebounds and five assists to his stat line. Not only was this important for LaVine’s confidence, it was a surprisingly relevant fantasy performance. LaVine should be […]
Expect Victor Oladipo To Start A Wild West Shootout Versus Utah
Expect a shootout in Utah favoring Victor Oladipo. Oladipo is averaging 24.4 points, 5.2 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game in a career season. He is also in the top 15 overall in player efficiency rating and field goal attempts per game. He will be guarded by Donovan Mitchell, a strong Rookie of the Year […]
James Harden Could Return As Soon As Thursday
Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden (hamstring) could return as soon as Thursday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to head coach Mike D'Antoni. Harden has been sidelined since injuring himself late in Houston's New Year's Eve game. His return will be huge for the Rockets and for fantasy owners, as Harden is a top […]
Avery Bradley Struggles In Loss To Hornets
Detroit Pistons guard Avery Bradley continues to be a high-volume shooter for the Pistons, but struggled mightily from the field on Monday. He finished with 15 points on 19 shots, so there is much to be desired from Bradley as far as fantasy owners are concerned. Bradley will always have upside because of his consistent […]
Zach LaVine Will Play About 20 Minutes Monday
Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (knee) will play about 20 minutes in Monday's contest against the Miami Heat. LaVine made his season debut Saturday, scoring 14 points with two assists in 19 minutes. Once again, the Bulls aren't going to let LaVine play in the fourth quarter. Denzel Valentine will lose some minutes and value […]
Kawhi Leonard Ruled Out On Monday
San Antonio Spurs guard/forward Kawhi Leonard (quadriceps) has been ruled out of Monday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. Leonard's shoulder seemed fine in Saturday's contest, but now he's being bothered by a quad issue. This quad problem has been a lingering issue since the offseason. Monday's contest against the Hawks should be an easy win […]
Tim Hardaway Jr. Ruled Out on Monday
New York Knicks guard/forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (rest) will not play against the Brooklyn Nets on Monday. He scored 25 points with five rebounds, three assists and three steals in 33 minutes against the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday. The Knicks will rest THJ on Monday since it's the second game of a back-to-back set. […]
E'Twaun Moore Solid on Sunday
New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward E'Twaun Moore was a solid contributor during the team's overtime win over the New York Knicks. Moore played 45 minutes on Sunday, shooting a precise 4-for-7 from deep and finishing things out with 16 points. Though he was virtually quiet everywhere else, he still contributed enough on the scoring end for […]
Rajon Rondo Irrelevant on Sunday
New Orleans Pelicans guard Rajon Rondo didn't contribute much during his team's overtime win over the New York Knicks. Rondo played only 24 minutes, shooting an inaccurate 2-for-7 from the field and 0-for-3 from deep for a total of only four points. He also underperformed from an assists standpoint, totaling only five on the day. […]
Jrue Holiday Plays Well at MSG
New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday played well in the win over the New York Knicks on Sunday. Holiday played an inflated 45 minutes as a result of overtime, shooting an accurate 12-for-19 from the field and 3-for-7 from deep for a total of 31 points. He also had five boards, four assists and contributed […]
Devin Booker Cold on Sunday
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker struggled during Sunday's beating at the hands of Victor Oladipo and the Indiana Pacers. Booker struggled all night, going 5-for-16 from the field and 1-for-6 from deep for a total of 15 points. He managed to dish out seven assists and pull down five boards, but it wasn't enough as […]
Jimmy Butler Has Another Quality Performance
Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Jimmy Butler played very well on Sunday versus the Portland Trail Blazers. Butler scored 24 points, shooting 7-for-11 from the field, and going 9-for-11 from the charity stripe. To round out the game, Butler had five rebounds and four assists. Butler continues to perform at a high level and in the […]
C.J. McCollum Plays Adaquetely on Sunday
Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard C.J. McCollum didn't get stats that he normally accumulates in the Sunday night game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. McCollum scored 18 points, going 7-for-15 from the field, with three of those made shots coming from downtown. This was his first game since Nov. 22 without an assist and was also […]
Victor Oladipo Has Modest Night in Win over Suns
Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo scored 17 points and grabbed a few rebounds in a great team win over the Suns. Indiana continues to roll over sub-.500 teams and challenge contenders behind Oladipo’s on-court leadership. His ability to score has made him the top dog in the Pacers offense, and even though he and the […]
Tim Hardaway Jr. Drops 25 Points in Overtime Loss
New York Knicks guard/forward Tim Hardaway Jr. was back in full effect on Sunday, finishing with 25 points on 8-for-17 shooting, including two makes from deep. Hardaway Jr. helped out in other areas as well, going home with five rebounds and three assists in his 32 minutes. He was a problem for the Pelicans on […]
Courtney Lee a Non-Factor Against the Pelicans
New York Knicks shooting guard Courtney Lee had a game to forget on Sunday, scoring just seven points on 3-for-10 shooting. Lee wasn't overly active anywhere else in this one, accounting for only two rebounds, four assists and one block in his 35 minutes of action. Lee should still be worth owning, but his value […]
DeMar DeRozan Puts Raptors on his Back With 42 Points
Toronto Raptors shooting guard DeMar DeRozan scored 42 points on Saturday, as he continues to put his name in the MVP discussion. DeRozan shot a hot 17-for-31 from the field against Golden State and brought his team within one point of the Warriors late in the fourth quarter. He was too busy scoring the ball […]
Caris LeVert Flirts with Triple-Double on Saturday
Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Caris LeVert played better on Saturday against the Wizards, hitting five of his 16 attempts to finish with 12 points. LeVert was very productive in this one and almost came away with a triple-double, with his eight rebounds and eight assists. He also had one steal but had some issues with ball […]
Allen Crabbe Back to his Usual Tricks
Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Allen Crabbe had a typical game against the Wizards on Saturday, shooting a poor percentage (5-for-15) to finish with 13 points with three triples. Crabbe didn't do a whole lot else either, adding only three boards, two assists, one steal and two turnovers in 32 minutes. As bad as Crabbe's shooting can […]
Joe Harris Scores 11 Points on Saturday
Brooklyn Nets shooting guard Joe Harris did his job on Saturday and scored some buckets against the Wizards. Harris finished with 11 points on 3-for-6 shooting, including two treys in his 21 minutes. He also hit all three of his free throw attempts, while throwing in two rebounds to the mix. Harris will be hard […]
Zach LaVine Will Only Play Three Quarters
Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (knee) will make his season debut against the Detroit Pistons on Saturday. LaVine, who is on a 20-minute limit, will not play in the fourth quarter on Saturday. Head coach Fred Hoiberg said LaVine will not play in the fourth quarter and will be re-evaluated after the game. Denzel Valentine […]
Gary Harris is Questionable on Saturday
Denver Nuggets guard/forward Gary Harris (personal) is listed as questionable to play against the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday. He did not play on Friday because he was dealing with a family matter. It's unknown whether or not Harris will be able to fly to San Antonio in time to play on Saturday. There should […]
Bradley Beal Dishing And Swishing Friday Night
Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal not only got it done in the scoring department Friday, but also rewarded teammates with his passing in the win over the Orlando Magic. Beal tied teammate John Wall for a game-high 30 points, a total Beal has reached three times in his past six games, and dropped seven assists […]
Tim Hardaway Jr. Returns, Scores 16 Points
New York Knicks guard/forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (leg) returned on Friday after spending over a month sidelined with a left leg stress injury. Hardaway was pretty sharp in his first game back, scoring 16 points with four three-pointers made against the T-Wolves. THJ added three rebounds, two assists and two steals to his line while […]
Courtney Lee Drops 14 Points In Loss
New York Knicks shooting guard Courtney Lee had a fine performance on Friday, scoring 14 points on 6-for-10 shooting, with two three-pointers made. Lee also handed out four assists against the T-Wolves, while grabbing two boards. Knicks guard/forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (leg) returned from a lengthy absence in this one, so owners should brace themselves […]
Allen Crabbe Comes Down to Earth After Two Hot Performances
Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Allen Crabbe cooled off on Friday, as he scored 10 points on 3-for-10 shooting, including two treys against the Hawks. Crabbe was coming off back-to-back 20-point games in which he shot over 50 percent in both, but he looked more like his typical self in this one. Crabbe added five rebounds, two […]