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 […]

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 […]