Denzel Valentine Remains Out Following All-Star Break

Chicago Bulls forward Denzel Valentine (hamstring) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. He has been on the injury report for the last two weeks due to a left hamstring issue. Chandler Hutchison (shoulder), Otto Porter (foot), and Kris Dunn (knee) are all sidelined as well. Shaq Harrison and Ryan Arcidiacono […]

Chandler Hutchison is Ruled Out for Thursday

Chicago Bulls forward Chandler Hutchison (shoulder) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. He was playing well before the All-Star break, but it's unclear how long he's going to be sidelined. Otto Porter (foot) is sidelined as well, so the Bulls are thin in terms of depth Shaquille Harrison or Ryan […]

Eric Gordon is Feeling Better

Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (shin) said that he is feeling better and will go through practice. Gordon was dealing with a left shin contusion over the All-Star break, but it appears he's moving in the right direction. The Rockets start the second half of the season against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday. Fantasy […]

Jeff Green Agrees To Deal With Rockets

Veteran free-agent forward Jeff Green has agreed to sign with the Houston Rockets. Green was waived in December by the Utah Jazz after playing 30 games with them. He averaged 7.8 points and 2.7 rebounds during his time in Utah this season. He's expected to sign a 10-day contract with Houston in order to give […]

Otto Porter Could Return to Practice Soon

Chicago Bulls forward Otto Porter (foot) continues to make progress and should return to practice soon, according to Jamal Collier. He's been sidelined since early November due to a broken left foot. The Bulls haven't announced a timetable for Porter and are expected to bring him along slowly. He's expected to resume practicing shortly after […]

Jeremy Pargo is Expected to Remain on the Roster

Golden State Warriors guard Jeremy Pargo is likely going to stay on the roster throughout the rest of the regular season, according to Connor Letourneau. He's currently on a 10-day contract, but he's expected to get a second 10-day contract and remain with the team. He's been seeing minutes in the low 20s and passed […]

Terance Mann and Mfiondu Kabengele Assigned to G-League

Los Angeles Clippers guard Terance Mann and center Mfiondu Kabengele have been assigned to the G-League. The Clippers are opening up some roster spots for possible waiver moves for players that receive buyouts. Neither Mann nor Kabengele have made much of an impact in the rotation this season. Both players can be left on the […]

Reggie Jackson Has Buyout Agreement With Pistons

Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Jackson has agreed to a buyout with the organization. He reportedly is going to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers when he clears waivers. Jackson should see his fantasy value take a significant hit with the move to LA. The Clippers already have Patrick Beverley, Lou Williams, and Landry Shamet who […]

DeMarre Carroll Has Buyout Agreement with Spurs

San Antonio Spurs forward DeMarre Carroll has agreed to a buyout with the organization. He plans to sign with the Houston Rockets after clearing waivers. He signed a three-year $20.6 million deal with San Antonio over the summer. He's averaging 2.2 points and 2.1 rebounds in 9.0 minutes per contest over 15 games this season. […]

Lauri Markkanen Should Hopefully Be Ready by March

Chicago Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen (pelvis) is hopefully going to be ready to play by the beginning of March, according to Bulls vice president John Paxson. There haven't been many updates about Markkanen since he suffered his right pelvic stress reaction. The Bulls have a slim chance of making the playoffs, but it is possible. […]

Buddy Hield is Expected to Remain on the Bench

Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield was moved from the starting five to the second unit 10 games before the All-Star break. The Kings went 6-4 in those contests and Hield is playing very well off the bench. He's averaging 22.2 points, 4.9 rebounds and 3.2 assists off the bench. He's still playing close to 30 […]

Marquese Chriss Has Found New Life in Golden State

Golden State Warriors center Marquese Chriss has gone from bust to an almost must-own fantasy player in one season. He failed to make an impact on the Phoenix Suns, but a change of scenery has made Chriss look like new man. He signed a two-year $2.5 million deal with Golden State in the summer. That […]

Kawhi Leonard Named MVP of All-Star Game

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard was named the MVP of Sunday's All-Star Game in Chicago. Leonard finished with 30 points, seven rebounds, four assists and two steals in only 20 minutes of play. Leonard holds the honor of winning the first ever Kobe Bryant MVP trophy. The league made the decision on Saturday to […]

Anthony Davis Hits Game-Winning Free Throw on Sunday

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis was able to lead Team LeBron to a narrow 157-155 win during Sunday's All-Star Game in Chicago. The NBA used a new format this season that will likely be incorporated going forward. There was a target score set at the start of the fourth quarter, and the first time […]

Brandon Ingram is Likely to Get A Max Contract

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram is expected to receive a maximum contract offer from the organization this summer, according to William Guillory. The Pelicans don't have many eight guaranteed contracts on their books for next season, so this isn't surprising that New Orleans can offer Ingram big money. The contract is expected to be […]

Hassan Whiteside Expected To Remain A Starter

Portland Trail Blazers center Hassan Whiteside is not expected to lose the starting center job after the All-Star break, according to Jason Quick. Jusuf Nurkic (calf) has no set timetable to return after suffering a setback in January. However, Nurkic will be involved in the rotation once he's ready to return. He'll likely be on […]

Kris Dunn Might Miss The Rest of the Season

Chicago Bulls guard Kris Dunn (knee) could be in danger of missing the rest of the regular season, according to K.C. Johnson. Dunn has been sidelined since Jan. 31 due to a sprained right MCL. The Bulls are expected to re-evaluate him soon, but they may decide to take the cautious approach. Their playoff chances […]

Bam Adebayo Wins Skills Challenge

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo was victorious during Saturday's Skill Challenge in Chicago. Adebayo becomes the third big man to take home the award in the last five seasons. He was the first Heat player since Dwyane Wade in 2007 to win the Skills Challenge. Adebayo beat Spencer Dinwiddie and Pascal Siakam to get to […]

Buddy Hield is Victorious in Three-Point Contest

Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield was able to beat out champion Devin Booker during Saturday's three-point contest. In the final round, Hield finished with 27 points, while Booker had 27 and Washington Wizards forward Davis Bertans had 22 points. The last time a Kings player won the event was Peja Stojakovic in 2003. His 2003 […]

Derrick Jones Wins Slam Dunk Contest

Miami Heat forward Derrick Jones was able to pull off a narrow victory over forward Aaron Gordon during Saturday's Slam Dunk contest. It took an extra round to determine the winner after both players slammed down two 50-point dunks. Pat Connaughton finished third and Dwight Howard fourth, but an argument could be made for both […]

Aaron Gordon Announces Retirement From Slam Dunk Contest

Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon surprisingly finished in second place during Saturday's Slam Dunk contest. Gordon lost to Miami Heat forward Derrick Jones in what many would consider a controversial finish. Gordon jumped over 7-foot-5 center Tacko Fall but was given one less point than Jones. It's not surprising to see Gordon retire from the event […]

DeMarcus Cousins Could Return This Season

Los Angeles Lakers center DeMarcus Cousins (knee) is currently rehabbing his torn left ACL, but believes he can get back on the court again this season. He hurt his knee during an offseason workout, which was later determined to be an torn ACL. However, head coach Frank Vogel hasn't ruled out the possibility of Cousins […]

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 […]