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James Harden Cools Off In Game 5
Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden finished with 14 points on 5-for-13 shooting from the field (2-for-6 from deep) during the loss to Miami on Tuesday. He also added six rebounds, four assists, and a steal. The former MVP dropped 31 points in Game 4 on Sunday. However, he couldn't keep it going, as he had […]
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Joel Embiid Leads Team In Scoring On Wednesday
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid finished with 17 points during the postseason meeting against Miami. Embiid led the team in scoring despite being bothered by the orbital fracture that kept him out the first two games of the series. At one point, he took a nasty shot from Dewayne Dedmon and hit the floor in […]
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Steve Kerr Doesn't Travel To Memphis
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr (illness) did not travel to Memphis with the team ahead of the postseason showdown with the Grizzlies on Wednesday evening. Kerr tested positive for COVID-19 before Monday's contest, resulting in Mike Brown handling the coaching duties, a role he will retain in Game 5. While things won't change […]
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Ja Morant Doubtful For Remainder Of Postseason
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (knee) is expected to miss the remainder of the postseason, according to NBA insider Shams Charania. The 22-year-old injured his knee during the postseason loss to the Warriors on Saturday and didn't suit up for Game 4 as a result. Nonetheless, while there may be a chance Morant could make […]
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Khris Middleton Won't Return For Game 5
Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (knee) won't play on Wednesday against the Boston Celtics. There were rumblings that he could have been back for Game 5. Yet, that's not happening, although the 30-year-old is moving in the right direction regarding his recovery from a sprained left MCL. Nonetheless, Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is averaging 32 points, […]
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Robert Williams III Uncertain For Game 5
Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (knee) is questionable ahead of the postseason meeting with the Milwaukee Bucks. The 24-year-old, who underwent surgery on his left knee in March because of a torn meniscus, was experiencing soreness after Game 3. As a result, he didn't suit up for Game 4, which opened the door for […]
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Ben Simmons "Feeling A Lot Better"
Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (back) is reportedly "feeling a lot better," according to NBA insider Shams Charania, who provided the update during an appearance on the Pat McAfee Show. Simmons missed all of last season due to mental health reasons before his most recent issue, a herniated disc, led to surgery. The 25-year-old has […]
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Tyler Herro On The Injury Report Again For Game 5
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup against Philadelphia. The 22-year-old has continuously dealt with a sprained left ankle throughout the postseason, so it's unlikely he won't be around for Game 5. He's averaged 17.0 points, 5.8 rebounds, and shot 43% from deep throughout the series thus far. However, Kyle Lowry […]
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P.J. Tucker Questionable Again Ahead Of Game 5
Miami Heat forward P.J. Tucker (calf) is questionable heading into Wednesday's playoff meeting against Philadelphia. The veteran continues to appear on the league's injury report because of a calf strain as a formality, so there's nothing for fantasy managers to worry about here. The 37-year-old has been a hit-or-miss DFS option throughout the postseason, so […]
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Jonathan Isaac Hopeful He'll Be Back For Camp
Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (knee, hamstring) hopes he'll be ready for training camp. Isaac was selected with the No. 6 overall pick during the 2017 NBA Draft. He averaged 9.3 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.5 blocks, and 1.1 steals throughout only 136 appearances. He hasn't played since the 2019-20 season after dealing with numerous knee […]
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James Wiseman Plans To Play In Summer League
Golden State Warriors center James Wiseman (knee) intends to play in the Summer League. The 2020 No. 2 overall pick continues to recover from a torn right meniscus that forced him to miss 43 games during his rookie year and the entire 2021-22 season. While he could experience a setback, it appears he plans to […]
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Brook Lopez Has Another Strong Postseason Performance
Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez had 17 points during the Game 4 loss to the Boston Celtics on Monday evening. He also added seven rebounds and one block. After undergoing a back procedure that kept him out for a chunk of the regular season, the veteran has been productive, averaging 9.5 points, 8.3 rebounds, and […]
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Jrue Holiday Has A Rough Shooting Night On Monday
Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday finished with 16 points during the loss to Boston on Monday night. He also added nine assists, seven boards, and three steals. While the 31-year-old was doing his best to contribute in all statistical categories, he shot a dreadful 5-for-22 from the field while making just one of his six […]
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Dominant In Game 4
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo was dominant during Monday's postseason matchup against Boston, finishing with 34 points, 18 rebounds, and five assists. However, it wasn't enough as the Celtics stole the win to tie the series at two games each. The 27-year-old is currently averaging 32 points, 13 rebounds, and eight assists during the second […]
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Jaylen Brown Cools Off In Game 4
Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown finished with 18 points during the win over Milwaukee on Monday. He also added three rebounds, one assist, and one steal while shooting 40% from deep. The 25-year-old cooled off a bit in Game 4 after averaging 28.5 points during his previous two appearances. Jayson Tatum and Al Horford both […]
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Marcus Smart Bounces Back On Monday Night
Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart finished with 18 points on 8-for-13 shooting from the field during the win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday evening. Smart also drained two of his three attempts from deep while adding eight assists and two blocks. It was a welcome sight for DFS managers, especially those who put him […]
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Sony Michel Agrees To Deal With Miami
Free-agent running back Sony Michel agreed to a one-year deal with the Dolphins on Monday. The veteran visited the team last week, and he will now compete with Chase Edmonds, Raheem Mostert, Myles Gaskin, and Salvon Ahmed for playing time. It's conceivable to believe one of those backs will be cut loose ahead of the […]
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Al Horford Scores 30 Points In Game 4
Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford finished with 30 points during the win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night. The veteran tied Jayson Tatum for a team-high in scoring, thanks partly to an efficient 5-for-7 shooting effort from deep. With Robert Williams III (knee) sitting out for this one, Horford got plenty of extra opportunities […]
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Steve Kerr Tests Positive For COVID-19
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr entered the league's health and safety protocols on Monday. Kerr began experiencing symptoms, prompting him to take a COVID-19 test, which returned a positive result. With Ja Morant (knee) also out for this one, both teams will be forced to navigate through Game 4 with some key losses. […]
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Jayson Tatum Leads Boston To A Win On Monday
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum finished with 30 points during the postseason victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. He also got after it defensively by racking up four blocks. The 24-year-old bounced back from a horrendous Game 3 showing, where he scored only 10 points on a horrific 4-for-19 shooting from the field. Now tied at […]
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Ja Morant Officially Out On Monday Night
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (knee) has officially been ruled out for Monday's postseason showdown against the Warriors. The superstar injured his knee during the Game 3 loss on Saturday, although the team has remained mum regarding the severity. It's unknown if Morant will be back on Wednesday for Game 5. In the meantime, Tyus […]
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Browns No Longer Expected To Pursue Jarvis Landry
Free-agent wide receiver Jarvis Landry isn't expected to return to Cleveland. After both sides expressed mutual interest, it appears as if Landry will no longer ink a deal with the club. The veteran is coming off arguably his worst year in the league, finishing the 2021-22 campaign with 570 yards and two touchdowns off 52 […]
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Brandon Graham Feeling Good
Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham (Achilles) is feeling good, even going as far as saying it's like the "injury never happened." The 34-year-old tore his Achilles during Week 2 of the 2021-22 season, resulting in a trip to the injured reserve list. The veteran has been a dominant force for the Eagles during his […]
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Cordarrelle Patterson To Spend Less Time At Running Back?
Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson emerged as an elite fantasy option last season, primarily because of his versatility in playing multiple positions. Yet, Atlanta Falcons reporter Michael Rothstein believes the veteran may play most of his snaps as a wideout during the 2022-23 campaign. The 31-year-old had 618 rushing yards, 548 receiving yards, and […]
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Jae Crowder Plays Well On Sunday
Phoenix Suns guard Jae Crowder finished with 15 points across 36 minutes during the loss to the Mavericks on Sunday. He also added six rebounds, one block, and one steal. Despite tweaking his ankle, the veteran continued his double-digit scoring streak throughout the series. It appears Crowder will continue to get his share of minutes […]
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Jalen Brunson Drops 18 In During Game 4
Dallas Mavericks guard Jalen Brunson finished with 18 points during the win over Phoenix on Sunday. The 25-year-old played miserably throughout the first two games of the series. However, after scoring 28 points in Game 3, it appears he's back on track. Nonetheless, Brunson isn't as effective when Luka Doncic is in the lineup, and […]
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Dorian Finney-Smith Records Playoff Career-High
Dallas Mavericks forward Dorian Finney-Smith scored 24 points, a playoff career-high, during Sunday's playoff victory over Phoenix to tie the series at two games each. The 29-year-old was red-hot all afternoon, and he finished by going 8-for-12 from deep and adding eight rebounds. With Jalen Brunson not meeting expectations throughout the series, Finney-Smith has stepped […]
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Deandre Ayton Logs Another Double-Double
Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton finished with a double-double on Sunday afternoon during the postseason loss to the Mavericks. The big man had 14 points, 11 rebounds, and two blocks. Yet, it wasn't enough to stop Dallas from tying the series at two games each. After a miserable Game 2, the 23-year-old has been productive […]
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Chris Paul Deals With Foul Trouble In Game 4
Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul finished with only five points during the postseason loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday afternoon. The veteran took a while before scoring his first bucket. Even worse, he got into early foul trouble, which haunted him throughout the contest. Paul eventually fouled out in the fourth quarter, leaving DFS […]
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Devin Booker Drops Game-High 35 Points On Sunday
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker scored a game-high 35 points on Sunday. However, it wasn't enough, as his team dropped another one to the Mavericks, knotting the series at two games each. Chris Paul was in foul trouble throughout most of the contest, so Booker stepped things up offensively while adding seven assists, four rebounds, […]
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