Marcin Gortat Retires from NBA

Veteran free-agent center Marcin Gortat has officially announced his retirement from the NBA. Gortat was waived by the Los Angeles Clippers last season and hasn't played in the league since then. He was reportedly close to signing with the Los Angeles Lakers, but they chose to go with Dwight Howard instead. Gortat was selected with […]

Miles Bridges Grabs MVP in Rising Stars Game

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges put on an impressive performance during Friday's Rising Stars Game. He scored 20 points with three 3-pointers during Team USA's 151-131 victory over Team World. Bridges was playing well before the break and it doesn't appear that he has lost a step. The Hornets will need Bridges to continue this […]

Zion Williamson Impresses in Rising Stars Game

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson was fun to watch during Friday's Rising Stars Game in Chicago. He unfortunately missed some monster dunks towards the end of the game, but finished with 14 points in 20 minutes. The fans did get to witness some nice alley-oops from teammate JA Morant. It was a small taste […]

RJ Barrett Drops 27 Points in Rising Stars Game

New York Knicks guard RJ Barrett put on a show for the fans during Friday's Rising Stars Game in Chicago. He led all players with 27 points in Team World's 151-131 loss to Team USA. Barrett has been banged up at times this season, so it's nice to see him healthy and showing off his […]

Pau Gasol Hopes to Play in 2020 Olympics

Veteran center Pau Gasol (foot) is hopeful that he'll be able to play for Spain in the upcoming 2020 Olympics. He underwent surgery to repair a bone stress fracture in his left foot last season. The Portland Trail Blazers waived Gasol in November, but the big man said he would like to play in the […]

Wendell Carter Jr. is Feeling Better

Chicago Bulls center Wendell Carter Jr. (ankle) is hopeful that he can get back on the court after the All-Star break. He has been sidelined since Jan. 9 due to a right ankle sprain. The Bulls don't play again until February 20 versus the Charlotte Hornets. That gives Carter more time to prepare himself to […]

Evan Turner is Expected to Work Out With Clippers

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Evan Turner has a buyout pending with the organization. Turner is allowed to work out for the Clippers on Saturday, according to Chris Haynes. He didn't make much of an impact in Atlanta earlier in the season, but could be useful elsewhere. However, Turner would likely be lost in shuffle if he […]

Thomas Bryant Could Return Soon

Washington Wizards center Thomas Bryant (foot) had a re-evaluation on Monday and it went great, according to head coach Scott Brooks. The team is hopeful that Bryant will be able to get back on the court for the first game after the All-Star break. Washington is expected to bring Bryant along slowly, so he won't […]

Damian Lillard Out 1-2 Weeks

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (groin) is going to be sidelined a few weeks after suffering an injury earlier in the week. An MRI confirmed a groin strain, so Lillard will miss the next week or two. Luckily, the All-Star break is here and the Blazers don't play again until February 21 versus the […]

Paul George Could Miss Time

Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George (hamstring) was forced out of Thursday's game against the Boston Celtics due to a left hamstring strain. He has already missed 10 games this season due to the same injury, so the Clippers are expected to proceed with caution. Head coach Doc Rivers said "I'm a little concerned about […]

Tyler Herro Could Return Shortly After the All-Star Break

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (ankle) expects to get his protective boot off next Wednesday. He missed each of the last four games heading into the break due to soreness in his right ankle. Herro should be able to get back on the court shortly after he gets the boot removed. It's unclear whether or […]

Wendell Carter Jr. Aiming to Return After All-Star Break

Chicago Bulls center Wendell Carter Jr. (ankle) is hopeful that he'll be able to get back on the court after the All-Star break. He suffered a right ankle sprain in early January and was expected to miss a little over a month. The first game against Charlotte after the break would be over the five […]

Nicolo Melli Will Join in Rising Stars Challenge

New Orleans Pelicans forward Nicolo Melli will replace Deandre Ayton (ankle) in the upcoming Rising Stars Challenge. Ayton has missed each of the last two games and will miss the upcoming All-Star game activities as a precaution. Melli has been more involved in the rotation with Brandon Ingram (ankle) banged up. Melli could be a […]

Damian Lillard Will Miss All-Star Game

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (groin) won't participate in the upcoming All-Star Game. He strained his groin during Wednesday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. The Blazers will have Lillard undergo an MRI on Thursday, but he'll sit out of the All-Star Game as a precaution. Devin Booker will replace Lillard in the upcoming All-Star […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Will Miss Time After All-Star Break

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (wrist) is expected to miss multiple games following the All-Star break. He's dealing with a left wrist injury that sidelined him from Wednesday's game. An MRI didn't reveal anything significant, but the Wolves are going to play it safe. Naz Reid and James Johnson will have some low-end fantasy value […]

Brandon Ingram Could Sit Versus Thunder

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (ankle) is listed as a game-time decision for Thursday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He was able to get in some work during shootaround on Thursday. Fantasy owners are likely going to have to wait until closer to tip-off for more information. Josh Hart would be in line […]

Jaylen Brown Might Play on Thursday

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (calf) is listed as a game-time decision for Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. He was able to get through shootaround and is listed as probable on the injury report. Brown has been banged up, so it wouldn't be surprising if the Celtics decide to rest him here. Marcus […]

Robert Williams Will Practice After All-Star Break

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams (hip) is expected to return to practice after the All-Star break. He's been ramping up the his activities lately and was able to get through a full-contact workout. The hope is that Williams is going to be ready shortly after the break. Daniel Theis and Enes Kanter are going to […]

Deandre Ayton Won't Play in Rising Stars Challenge

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (ankle) won't play in the Rising Stars Challenge this weekend. Ayton missed each of the last two games heading into the All-Star break due to left ankle soreness. Hopefully, Ayton will be able to rest up and be ready to play after the break. Fantasy owners shouldn't be worried about […]

Kyrie Irving Could Practice After All-Star Break

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (knee) could return to practice after the All-Star break, according to head coach Kenny Atkinson. It's unclear when Irving is going to be able to get back on the court. It will likely depend on how he feels after those practices, so fantasy owners are going to have to wait […]

Jaylen Brown is Probable for Thursday

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (calf) is listed as probable for Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. He suffered a left calf contusion during Tuesday's game, so it appears Brown can't catch a break. Brown has been banged up lately, so it wouldn't be surprising if the Celtics elect to give him a day […]

Mike Conley is Listed as Questionable for Wednesday

Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley (illness) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Miami Heat. Conley was expected to play on Monday, but sat out due to an illness. It wouldn't be shocking to see the Jazz decide to rest him again here with the All-Star break this close. Joe Ingles could be […]

Jabari Parker Might Play Versus Dallas

Sacramento Kings forward Jabari Parker (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. He's expected to make his team debut here, but we'll see what happens. Parker could get some decent minutes with Richaun Holmes (shoulder) and Marvin Bagley (foot) both sidelined. He could be someone worth using in deep leagues […]

Delon Wright is Probable for Wednesday

Dallas Mavericks guard Delon Wright (ankle) is listed as probable for Wednesday's game against the Sacramento Kings. He tweaked his right ankle on Monday and was unable to return to that contest. Luka Doncic (ankle) is expected to get back out there, so Wright would see his fantasy value take a significant dip if that […]

Alex Len Remains Out on Wednesday

Sacramento Kings center Alex Len (hip) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. Len has been unable to make his team debut, but hopefully he'll be able to do that after the All-Star break. Richaun Holmes (shoulder) and Marvin Bagley (foot) are sidelined, so the Kings could use some help right […]

Kevin Love Could Sit Out Versus Hawks

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (Achilles) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. It wouldn't be shocking to see the Cavs decide to rest Love in the final game before the All-Star break. Larry Nance Jr. is expected to jump into the starting five if Love is unable to play. He'd […]

Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk, Derrick Rose Will Play on Wednesday

Detroit Pistons guards Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk (hip) and Derrick Rose (hip) will be active for Wednesday's game against the Orlando Magic. Mykhailiuk has missed each of the last five games due to a right hip issue. He'll likely be under a minutes limit his first game back, so Mykhailiuk won't be the best fantasy option here. […]

Mitchell Robinson is Available for Wednesday

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (illness) is available to play in Wednesday's game against the Washington Wizards. There's a bug going around in the locker room with multiple players feeling under the weather. Robinson is going to play through it here and should be worth a look after a solid performance on Sunday. This […]

Kevon Looney Won't Play Against Phoenix

Golden State Warriors center Kevon Looney (hip) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Phoenix Suns. He fell and injured his left hip during Monday's game, so the Warriors will elect to have him sit out here. Marquese Chriss and Eric Paschall will be asked to play bigger roles in Wednesday's contest. Both […]

Mario Hezonja Won't Suit Up Against Grizzlies

Portland Trail Blazers forward Mario Hezonja (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. It's the second game of a back-to-back set, so the Blazers will elect to let Hezonja rest up with the All-Star break approaching. Trevor Ariza, Caleb Swanigan, and Gary Trent Jr. should see more playing time with […]