Russell Westbrook Set To Return Monday With No Limits

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook (ankle/personal) will play Monday night against the Sacramento Kings. Westbrook has been out with a sprained ankle, but was also away from the team due to the birth of his twin children. Westbrook will make his anticipated return to the court Monday and will be without a minutes […]

Wesley Matthews Remains Out Monday Night

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Wesley Matthews (hamstring) will sit out again Monday night against the Memphis Grizzlies. This was the expected result as Matthews was listed as doubtful before ultimately being a game-time decision. With J.J. Barea (groin) also out, Dorian Finney-Smith will most likely get all the minutes he can handle and would be a […]

Danilo Gallinari Ruled Out Monday Night

Los Angeles Clippers forward Danilo Gallinari (illness) will not play Monday night against the Atlanta Hawks. Coach Doc Rivers noted Gallinari woke up with an illness and does not feel good enough to play. Avery Bradley (ankle) is making his return after a lengthy absence with an ankle injury and will rejoin the starting lineup […]

Dwight Howard Won't Return Sunday

Washington Wizards center Dwight Howard (glute) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Howard was in visible discomfort and will not play the second half Sunday, finishing with just two points and three rebounds in seven minutes. If Howard misses any more times, Ian Mahinmi will be […]

Otto Porter Will Play Through Leg Soreness Sunday

Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter (leg) will play and start Sunday against the Portland Trail Blazers. Porter experienced lower leg soreness around morning shootaround and was listed as questionable against Portland. Porter will ultimately give it a go, but if the soreness continues he will most likely be limited. Kelly Oubre Jr. and Jeff Green […]

Goran Dragic Quiet In Loss Against Indiana

Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic was quiet on the stat sheet Friday night against the Indiana Pacers. Dragic finished with just eight points on 3-for-8 shooting while adding three assists, a steal and no three-pointers in 33 minutes. After back-to-back 20-plus scoring efforts, Dragic took a back seat to the rest of the starters […]

Hassan Whiteside Corrals 17 Rebounds Friday

Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside recorded his sixth-straight double-digit rebound game Friday against the Indiana Pacers. Whiteside grabbed 17 boards while adding 12 points on 5-for-16 shooting and two blocks in 28 minutes. Whiteside continued his dominance on the boards, but has reemerged as one of the league's top shot-blockers after an injury-riddled season last […]

Josh Richardson Drops 28 Points In Indiana

Miami Heat guard/forward Josh Richardson was in his bag Friday night against the Indiana Pacers. Richardson finished with a game-high 28 points on 10-for-16 shooting while knocking down seven three-pointers and contributing four rebounds, two assist and a steal in 40 minutes. Richardson has made a big case for the Most Improved Player award this […]

Al Horford Posts Near Double-Double In Win

Boston Celtics center Al Horford posted an all-around solid line, helping his team to an overtime win over the Toronto Raptors Friday night. Horford finished with 11 points, nine rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 35 minutes. Horford has been as consistent as he can be lately, scoring in double digits and blocking at […]

Jaylen Brown Shoots Poorly Friday

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown was the lone blemish of the starting five Friday night against the Toronto Raptors. Brown was the only starter on either team limited to single digits, scoring just seven points on 3-for-11 shooting in 25 minutes. Brown is shooting just 34.7 percent from the field over his past four games, […]

Gordon Hayward Posts Solid Line Friday

Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward was solid in an overtime win over the Toronto Raptors on Friday. Hayward finished with 15 points on 4-for-8 shooting while contributing five rebounds, five assists and four steals in 39 minutes. Hayward took advantage of the extra time to post a very good all-around stat line after a few […]

Kyrie Irving Pours Out Season-High 43 Points Friday

Boston Celtic point guard Kyrie Irving absolutely dominated the Toronto Raptors in an overtime win Friday Night. Irving was masterful down the stretch, scoring 17 points in the last 8:06 of regulation then scoring or assisting on every Boston point in the overtime period. Irving finished with 43 points on 18-for-26 shooting, 11 assists, three […]

Andre Drummond Picks Up Another Double-Double

Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond recorded his fifth straight double-double in Wednesday's win over the Toronto Raptors. Drummond shot just 5-for-15 from the field to finish with 11 points, 14 rebounds, two assists and a block in 35 minutes. Drummond is virtually matchup-proof and can put up numbers against the best team in the league. […]

Blake Griffin Leads Team With 30 Points

Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin was a key offensive piece in Wednesday's close win over the Toronto Raptors. Griffin scored 30 points on 13-for-22 shooting to go along with 12 rebounds, three assists, three three-pointers, three steals and two blocks in a team-high 39 minutes. Griffin has been a workhorse on offense for the Pistons […]

Reggie Bullock Hits Game-Winner In Toronto

Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Bullock hit a fadeaway jumper at the buzzer to beat the Toronto Raptors. Bullock saved the day as the Pistons picked up a huge win in Toronto, but did not do much from a fantasy perspective. The buzzer beater was just one of two field goals made out of nine attempts […]

Trevor Ariza Not With Team Wednesday

Phoenix Suns forward Trevor Ariza (personal) will miss Wednesday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. Ariza is away from the team for personal reasons which have not been confirmed. In Ariza's absence, Mikal Bridges will be getting the starting nod while T.J. Warren and Josh Jackson should also get more run on the wing.

Wesley Matthews Good To Go Wednesday

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Wesley Matthews (hamstring) will play Wednesday night against the Utah Jazz. Matthews missed Monday's game with a hamstring injury, but was listed as probable coming into Wednesday. Still, due to the nature of hamstring injuries, it is encouraging Matthews is only missing one game with the injury. Dorian Finney-Smith will return to […]

Elfrid Payton Still On The Sidelines Wednesday

New Orleans Pelicans point guard Elfrid Payton (ankle) is still battling an ankle sprain and will remain sidelined Wednesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Payton has been listed as questionable in his past few games so he should be nearing a return, but that will not happen Wednesday. As Payton remains out, Jrue Holiday will continue […]

Jeff Teague Will Play Against Pelicans

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Jeff Teague (knee) is playing Wednesday night against the New Orleans Pelicans. Teague recently returned from a lengthy absence due to lingering knee injury and put up 24 points and 11 assists Monday night in his return. Teague's status was questionable coming into Wednesday, but has decided his knee is good […]

Derrick Rose Will Not Play Wednesday Night

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Derrick Rose (knee) will be sidelined Wednesday against the New Orleans Pelicans. Rose is battling some knee soreness and will get the night off as the Timberwolves exercise caution. In Rose's absence, newly acquired forward Robert Covington will make his debut in the starting lineup and should fit in nicely with […]

Russell Westbrook Officially Ruled Out Wednesday

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook (ankle) will not make his return Wednesday night against the New York Knicks. Westbrook was already listed as out, but participated in Wednesday's shootaround so there was speculation he may be a surprise active. However, Westbrook will get another night off as he recovers from his sprained ankle. […]

Serge Ibaka A Late Scratch Wednesday Night

Toronto Raptors forward/center Serge Ibaka (knee) is a late scratch from Wednesday night's contest against the Detroit Pistons. Ibaka was reported to be dealing with some knee soreness and will get the day off. In Ibaka's absence, Jonas Valanciunas will start and get most of the minutes at the five. Valanciunas should be a popular […]

Cedi Osman Will Return Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Cedi Osman (back) will play Wednesday night against the Washington Wizards. Osman has missed his last two games with back spasms, but after returning to practice, he feels ready enough to get back onto the court. The Cavs will bring Osman off the bench Wednesday in an attempt to limit his minutes. […]

Jarrett Allen Remains Out With Illness

Brooklyn Nets center Jarrett Allen (illness) will remain out Wednesday night against the Miami Heat. Allen missed Monday's contest with the illness and still feels too under the weather to return to game action. In Allen's absence, Rondae Hollis-Jefferson will likely remain the starting five as the Nets go small ball. Ed Davis will also […]

P.J. Tucker Starting Tuesday

Houston Rockets forward P.J. Tucker (illness) will start Tuesday night against the Denver Nuggets. Tucker came into the contest questionable with an illness but was fully expected to play through it. Should Tucker suffer any sort of a setback, Gary Clark would get more run but is not currently a recommended fantasy option.

Rudy Gay And Pau Gasol Sitting Out Wednesday

San Antonio Spurs forward Rudy Gay (rest) and forward/center Pau Gasol (foot) will not play Wednesday night against the Phoenix Suns. Gay is getting a night off before the Spurs enter a back-to-back on Wednesday and Thursday while Gasol is not expected to play during the road trip with foot soreness. With the absences of […]

Michael Kidd-Gilchrist Ruled Out Tuesday

Charlotte Hornets forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (ankle) will not play Tuesday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Kidd-Gilchrist suffered a right ankle sprain Sunday and was seen in a walking boot at practice. Kidd-Gilchrist will miss at least one game with the possibility of a lengthy absence. Miles Bridges and Dwayne Bacon will get more run on […]

Draymond Green Will Sit Tuesday After Altercation

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (suspension) is expected to sit Tuesday night against the Atlanta Hawks. Green and his teammates were involved in a heated exchange in the locker room after Monday night's overtime loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. Green's teammates criticized his decision-making at the end of regulation and the Warriors are […]

Jeff Teague And Andrew Wiggins Starting Monday Night

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Jeff Teague (knee) and guard/forward Andrew Wiggins (quad) will start Monday night against the Brooklyn Nets. Teague is returning from a six-game absence with a sore knee while Wiggins missed Saturday's contest with a bruised quad. With Teague back in the lineup, Derrick Rose will see a decrease in value after […]

Nikola Mirotic Remains Out Monday Night

New Orleans Pelicans forward Nikola Mirotic (ankle) will remain on the sidelines Monday night against the Toronto Raptors. Mirotic was a true game-time decision Monday with an ankle sprain, but did not feel healthy enough to return to the court. In Mirotic's absence, Julius Randle will continue to start and be a great DFS option. […]