Darius Garland To Remain Sidelined Against Boston

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (eye) isn't available on Friday against the Celtics. The 22-year-old suffered a left eye laceration during the season-opener versus Toronto and hasn't been seen since. As a result, Dean Wade is expected to remain in the starting lineup. Wade scored 12 points and shot 4-for-7 from deep on Wednesday in […]

Cody Martin Sitting Again On Friday Evening

Charlotte Hornets guard Cody Martin (quadriceps) won't play on Friday night against Orlando. Martin will miss another one because of left quad soreness, with LaMelo Ball (ankle) and Terry Rozier (ankle) joining him on the shelf. As a result, Dennis Smith Jr., who's averaged 16.0 points, 8.5 assists, and 2.5 steals in his two starts […]

Terry Rozier Won't Play Against Orlando

Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's meeting with Orlando. The 28-year-old continues to deal with a sprained right ankle, costing him his previous two games. With Cody Martin (quadriceps) and LaMelo Ball (ankle) also not available, Dennis Smith Jr., who has averaged 16.0 points, 8.5 assists, and 2.5 […]

Zion Williamson Likely Out Versus Suns

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (hip, back) isn't expected to play against the Suns, the first of the team's three-game road trip. The 22-year-old took a hard fall late in Sunday's matchup against the Jazz, resulting in an injury to his right hip and lower back. Fortunately, there's a good chance he'll return on […]

Brandon Ingram Out For Next Three Games

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (head) won't be available for the team's three-game road trip, beginning on Friday against the Suns. The 25-year-old remains in concussion protocols after exiting Sunday's matchup against the Utah Jazz. The Pelicans are dealing with a slew of injuries heading into the meeting with Phoenix, with Herbert Jones (knee), […]

Justin Tucker Nails Two Field Goals On Thursday

Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker nailed two field goals during the win over the Buccaneers in Week 8. The veteran did have a 61-yard try blocked in the second quarter, although he can't take the blame for that. With the Ravens dealing with injuries on the offensive end, Tucker's services may be needed even more […]

Devin Duvernay Snags Another Touchdown In Week 8

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Devin Duvernay finished with four catches for 31 yards on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He also scored a touchdown, finding the end zone off a 15-yard carry in the fourth quarter. Rashod Bateman (foot), Mark Andrews (shoulder), and Gus Edwards (hamstring) suffered injuries, allowing Duvernay to get more involved. […]

Demarcus Robinson Has Six Catches On Thursday

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Demarcus Robinson finished with 64 yards off six catches during the win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Rashod Bateman (foot) and Mark Andrews (shoulder) both suffered injuries, opening the door for Robinson to amass a season-high in receptions. The 28-year-old could continue to see an uptick in production if Andrews or […]

Isaiah Likely Leads Ravens In Receiving In Week 8

Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely finished with six catches for a team-high 77 yards during Thursday night's win over the Buccaneers. He also recorded his first-career touchdown, finding the end zone off a 10-yard pass from Lamar Jackson near the end of the third quarter. The rookie took advantage of the premature departures of […]

Kenyan Drake Remains Involved In Week 8

Baltimore Ravens running back Kenyan Drake finished with seven carries for 62 yards during the win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He also had four catches, with one resulting in a trip to the end zone. As expected, Gus Edwards (hamstring) led the way by amassing 65 yards off 11 attempts. However, Edwards tweaked his […]

Lamar Jackson Throws Two Touchdowns On Thursday Night

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson had a bounce-back performance during the win over the Buccaneers. The signal-caller finished by throwing for 238 yards and two touchdowns off 71.1% passing while adding nine carries for 43 yards. Jackson returned to form in this one after entering Week 8 by tossing only three touchdowns in his last […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Has Massive Double-Double Versus Nets

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo finished with a double-double during Wednesday's win over Brooklyn. The 27-year-old scored 43 points, shooting 16-for-25 from the field. He also had 14 rebounds and five assists while showing his defensive prowess by amassing three blocks and a steal. Antetokounmpo appears to be on a quest to add another MVP […]

Kevin Durant Scores Team-High 33 Points On Wednesday

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant scored a team-high 33 points during the loss to Milwaukee on Wednesday night. Durant struggled shooting the ball, going 10-for-23 from the field while making just one of his four attempts from deep. The 34-year-old hasn't fared well from behind the arc this season, shooting 33.3% heading into this one. […]

Kyrie Irving Scores 27 Points In Loss To Milwaukee

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving scored 27 points during the loss to the Bucks. Irving had a rough night shooting, going 9-for-21 from the field while failing to make any of his seven tries from deep. However, he did have a season-high nine rebounds, bringing his total to 15 boards in his last two games. […]

Ben Simmons Scores Only Four Points On Wednesday

Brooklyn Nets forward Ben Simmons scored only four points during Wednesday's loss to Milwaukee. Simmons was averaging 5.7 points and 4.3 shots per game entering this one, so this showing did nothing to help his situation. Fortunately, the 26-year-old has been efficient as a distributor and on the glass, keeping him semi-relevant for fantasy purposes. […]

Jarrett Allen Grabs Another Double-Double

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen finished with 18 points and 16 rebounds during Wednesday's win over the Orlando Magic. The 24-year-old has had a double-double in three of his four games this season. Although Donovan Mitchell will take away some scoring opportunities moving ahead, Allen will remain a double-double threat and potent shot-blocker, making many […]

Donovan Mitchell Has A Rough Shooting Night

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell scored 14 points during Wednesday's win over Orlando. The 26-year-old struggled shooting the ball, going 5-for-19 from the field while making just one of his seven attempts from deep. Fortunately, he added eight assists and two steals, but it was far from his best showing. With that said, Mitchell was […]

Evan Mobley Drops 22 Points On Magic

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley had a fantastic showing during Wednesday's win over the Orlando Magic. The sophomore scored a team-high 22 points, going 9-for-15 from the field while adding three rebounds, one steal, and one block. Mobley entered this one averaging only 13.3 points per game, so fantasy managers were pleased with this performance. […]

Paolo Banchero Scores 29 Points Versus Cavs

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero scored a career-high 29 points on Wednesday versus Cleveland. The 19-year-old shot 10-for-19 from the field while making three of his five attempts from deep. He also had eight boards, four assists, two blocks, and a steal. Banchero has had a fantastic inaugural season so far and is currently the […]

Otto Porter Jr. Not Available On Wednesday

Toronto Raptors forward Otto Porter Jr. (hamstring) won't play on Wednesday versus the Philadelphia 76ers. The veteran continues to be plagued by a hamstring strain. However, there's good news, as head coach Nick Nurse indicated Porter is heading in the right direction, so fantasy managers could see him debut for his new team relatively soon. […]

Dean Wade Starting Against Magic

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade will start on Wednesday against Orlando. Darius Garland (eye) remains out due to an eye laceration, so Wade will enter the starting five, with the underperforming Isaac Okoro heading back to the bench. The 25-year-old has averaged 8.3 points and 2.7 rebounds while shooting 57.1% from deep this season. However, […]

Pat Connaughton Won't Play Against Brooklyn, As Expected

Milwaukee Bucks guard Pat Connaughton (calf) won't play on Wednesday against the Brooklyn Nets. He's dealing with a calf strain, an injury that's expected to keep him out a few more weeks. The Bucks are also still waiting on the season debuts of Joe Ingles (knee) and Khris Middleton (wrist), so the team will be […]

Darius Garland Remains Out On Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (eye) won't play on Wednesday against Orlando. The 22-year-old has played only 13 minutes this season due to a left eye laceration. Fortunately, he has progressed with his rehab efforts, so it appears there's a chance he'll be available on Friday versus Boston. In the meantime, Isaac Okoro should remain […]

Lamar Jackson Hoping To Turn Things Around On Thursday

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson accounted for 12 total touchdowns in the first three weeks of the 2022-23 campaign. Yet, he's combined for only three in the last four games. Undoubtedly, injuries to several prominent members of the offense have hindered Jackson's potential. With that said, the 25-year-old will look to turn things around against […]

Devin Duvernay Remains A Flex Option Against Tampa

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Devin Duvernay is having a career year. The 25-year-old has 282 yards and three touchdowns, surpassing his totals from the 2021-22 campaign. However, he's cooled off over the last two games, combining for just three catches for 56 yards. Still, despite Duvernay's lackluster play recently, he remains a flex option heading […]

Kenyan Drake A Risky Option In Week 8

Baltimore Ravens running back Kenyan Drake had 119 yards and a touchdown off 10 carries in Week 6 against the Giants. As a result, Drake was the talk of the town heading into the Week 7 AFC North clash with Cleveland. However, he took a massive step back in that one by finishing with 11 […]

Ravens Defense Faces A Struggling Offense In Week 8

The Ravens' defense will enter Week 8 with a favorable matchup against Tom Brady and the Buccaneers. Brady has struggled this season, throwing one touchdown or less in all but one game while sitting on a career-worst 53.2 QBR. Tampa may be without some key pieces of the offense on Thursday, with Mike Evans (ankle) […]

CJ McCollum Scores 28 Points On Sunday

New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum finished with 28 points during the loss to Utah. The veteran went 12-for-25 from the field and 2-for-8 from deep while adding 12 assists, adding to what has been a productive season thus far. McCollum is struggling from deep, averaging 30.4% in his first three games. However, he should […]

Zion Williamson Leaves Sunday's Game With Hip Injury

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (hip) did not return to Sunday's matchup against the Jazz due to a hip contusion. Despite the premature exit caused by a hard fall, Williamson would still finish with 25 points off an efficient 10-for-16 shooting effort from the field while adding six boards, two blocks, and a steal. […]

Damian Lillard Drops 41 Points In Win

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard finished with 41 points during the win over LeBron James and the Lakers on Sunday. The 32-year-old looked good in this one, going 15-for-25 from the field and 6-for-13 from deep while adding five rebounds, two assists, and a block. After playing only 29 games last season, Lillard picked […]