Chris Paul Ruled Out Tuesday

Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul (groin) will not be in the lineup for Tuesday night's game against the Orlando Magic. Paul is battling a sore right groin and was hopeful to give it a go Tuesday, so the injury does not seem serious. In his absence, Eric Gordon will move into the starting lineup... Read More

Avery Bradley And Tobias Harris Traded To The Clippers

The Los Angeles Clippers will receive Avery Bradley, Tobias Harris, Boban Marjanovic, a first-round pick and a second-round pick from the Detroit Pistons in return for Blake Griffin, Brice Johnson and Willie Reed. This marks the first blockbuster trade of the trade season, as the Clippers appear to be cleaning house for the future. Harris... Read More

Blake Griffin Traded To Pistons

The Detroit Pistons have agreed to a deal to receive forwards Blake Griffin, Brice Johnson and center Willie Reed from the Los Angeles Clippers for guard Avery Bradley, forward Tobias Harris, center Boban Marjanovic, a 2018 first-round pick and a 2019 second-round pick. The Pistons have gone all in on Griffin in order to get... Read More

Markieff Morris Posts Back-To-Back 20-Point Games

Washington Wizards forward/center Markieff Morris took an expanded role on offense without point guard John Wall (knee) on Saturday against the Atlanta Hawks. Morris paced his team with 23 points on 9-for-12 shooting, five rebounds, four three-pointers, three assists and a steal in 30 minutes. This marks the second straight 20-point game and the fourth... Read More

Tim Frazier Excels Off The Bench Saturday

Even though Washington Wizards point guard Tomas Satoransky got the start Saturday, point guard Tim Frazier was the better ball-handler off the bench in the win over the Atlanta Hawks. Frazier dished 14 assists to go along with four points, four rebounds, three blocks and a steal in 27 minutes. The nature of the blowout... Read More

Josh Richardson Posts Full Line Saturday

Miami Heat guard/forward Josh Richardson bounced back from a poor offensive outing to post a team-high 19 points in Saturday's win against the Charlotte Hornets. Richardson also put up five assists, two three-pointers, two rebounds, a steal and a block in 34 minutes. His defense was superb, limiting opposing guard/forward Nicolas Batum to 23.1 percent... Read More

James Johnson Double-Doubles Saturday

Miami Heat forward James Johnson posted his fourth double-double of the season in Saturday night's win over the Charlotte Hornets. Johnson posted 10 points on 5-for-13 shooting with 10 rebounds, three assists and a steal in 32 minutes. Johnson also posted five turnovers and failed to knock down a three-pointer for the third straight game.... Read More

Wayne Ellington Puts Game Away With Late Three

Up one with 4.6 seconds left, Miami Heat shooting guard Wayne Ellington sunk a clutch three-pointer to lead them to a win over the Charlotte Hornets Saturday night. Ellington finished with 17 points and four threes in 35 minutes off the bench. The Man with the Golden Arm has been on fire in the month... Read More

Goran Dragic Plays Poorly In Win

Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic had a night to forget against the Charlotte Hornets Saturday night. Dragic, in his second game since returning from a knee injury, only shot 2-for-8 from the field and 1-for-4 from the free throw line to finish with a measly five points, four assists, one rebound and two turnovers... Read More

Wayne Ellington Splashes Six Three-Pointers

Miami Heat shooting guard Wayne Ellington provided a spark with his hot shooting Thursday night against the Sacramento Kings. Ellington was moved back to his usual bench role with point guard Goran Dragic (knee) returning from injury, but that didn't stop the Man with the Golden Arm from leading the bench in scoring. Ellington poured... Read More

Goran Dragic Scores 23 Points In Return

Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic (knee) picked up where he left off in Thursday night's loss to the Sacramento Kings. Dragic posted a team-high 23 points on 8-for-15 shooting with three three-pointers, three rebounds, one assist and one steal. Dragic returned from a two-game absence due to a sore knee and did not seem... Read More

Hassan Whiteside Fouls Out In 27 Minutes

Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside fouled out with under a minute remaining in Thursday night's last-second loss to the Sacramento Kings. Whiteside picked up his sixth foul on a moving screen in the final seconds, ultimately costing Miami the game. Overall, he finished with only eight points on 3-for-10 shooting and 13 rebounds. He is... Read More

Jimmy Butler Remains Out Thursday Night

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Jimmy Butler (knee) will sit Thursday night against the Golden State Warriors. This will mark Butler's fourth straight game out with a knee injury. In his absence, Nemanja Bjelica will start for the fourth straight game and has played admirably. Over the last three games, Bjelica has averaged 11.7 points, 7.3 rebounds... Read More

Gary Harris Available Against The Knicks

Denver Nuggets guard/forward Gary Harris (foot) will be available to play Thursday night against the New York Knicks. Harris was listed as questionable coming into the game, but ultimately feels good enough to play. Being available does not necessarily mean Harris will play his normal minutes, making him a risky option for DFS contests. Guards... Read More

Kristaps Porzingis Will Return Thursday

New York Knicks power forward Kristaps Porzingis (knee) will play Thursday night against the Denver Nuggets. Porzingis only missed one game with a sore knee but will return Thursday as expected. Michael Beasley will return to the bench but is always a solid option when Porzingis misses a game. Porzingis is a risky option, as... Read More

Tim Hardaway Jr. Out Thursday

New York Knicks guard/forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (undisclosed) has been ruled out of Thursday night's game against the Denver Nuggets. There are no details circulating as to why Hardaway is sitting, but it is most likely a maintenance day as the Knicks enter the first night of a back-to-back. Forward Lance Thomas will likely bump into... Read More

Rodney Hood Ruled Out Ahead Of Friday Night

Utah Jazz shooting guard Rodney Hood (leg) has already been ruled out a day before Friday night's game against the Toronto Raptors. Hood will miss his fourth straight contest with a lower leg contusion, and the fact he was ruled out a day in advance is a bit concerning. Guard Alec Burks will continue to see... Read More

Zach Randolph Starting Thursday

Sacramento Kings power forward Zach Randolph (knee) is back in the starting lineup Thursday night against the Miami Heat. Randolph was probable Tuesday night but not activated on the lineup, so his return comes at no surprise. The Kings have been using a resting "system" for their veterans in order to get more run for... Read More

Reggie Bullock Out Wednesday, Ish Smith Moved To Bench

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Reggie Bullock (thumb) has been ruled out for Wednesday night's game against the Utah Jazz. There is no surprise here as Bullock was doubtful to play coming into Wednesday. Stanley Johnson will replace him in the starting lineup, while coach Stan Van Gundy makes another lineup change at the point guard position.... Read More

Tyreke Evans And Jarell Martin Out Against Spurs

The Memphis Grizzlies will be without point guard Tyreke Evans (illness) and forward Jarell Martin (knee, ankle) for Wednesday night's game against the San Antonio Spurs. Both were considered questionable coming into the game, but were ultimately ruled out. In the absence of Evans, guards Mario Chalmers, Wayne Selden and Andrew Harrison will all receive... Read More

Myles Turner And Darren Collison Out Wednesday

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (elbow) will miss his eighth straight game Wednesday night against the Phoenix Suns, while point guard Darren Collison is a surprise scratch. Collison is sitting out for "personal reasons," but the reports do not specify any further. With Turner out again, forward/center Domantas Sabonis will continue to start and is... Read More

George Hill And Kosta Koufos Resting Tuesday

Sacramento Kings guard George Hill (rest) and Kosta Koufos (rest) will not play Tuesday night against the Orlando Magic. The Kings have been using a system to rest their veterans and Hill and Koufos seem to be next in line Tuesday. In their absences, De'Aaron Fox and Skal Labissiere figure to get extended run. Fox... Read More

Iman Shumpert Will Make His Return Against Spurs

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Iman Shumpert (knee, foot) will play Tuesday night against the San Antonio Spurs. Shump has been away from the court since late November after undergoing knee surgery but will finally make his return to the lineup. The Cavs back court is incredibly crowded as it is and with all the trade rumors... Read More

Davis Bertans Starting Tuesday

The San Antonio Spurs will start forward Davis Bertans in Tuesday night's prime-time game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Spurs are thin in the front court without Rudy Gay (heel), Kawhi Leonard (quadriceps) and Pau Gasol (wrist). allowing Bertans to make his first start of the season. Bertans does not jump off the page statistically... Read More

Bradley Beal Shoots Poorly In Blowout Loss

Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal disappointed in Monday night's 23-point loss to the Dallas Mavericks. Beal paced his team with 18 points but only shot 28.6 percent from the field and 58.3 percent from the free throw line in 36 minutes. Beal was not the only one struggling Monday, as the Wizards shot 30.6... Read More

Wayne Ellington Can't Find Shooting Stroke

Miami Heat shooting guard Wayne Ellington struggled with his shot, especially from three-point range, Monday night against the Houston Rockets. The Rockets used their speed and made Ellington, the man with the golden arm, a defensive priority all night, quickly switching on screens set for him. Ellington did finish with 13 points but was 3-for-11... Read More

Hassan Whiteside Struggles Late Monday Night

Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside posted a big double-double Monday night but had some key turnovers down the stretch, leading to the loss against the Houston Rockets. Whiteside was 11-for-16 from the field for 22 points, 13 rebounds, three steals and two assists in 30 minutes. Giving the box score an eye test, Whiteside dominated... Read More

Josh Richardson A Defensive Star Saturday

Miami Heat guard Josh Richardson came up huge defensively in the win against the Charlotte Hornets Saturday night. Richardson stole the inbound pass and set up James Johnson for the game-tying three-pointer with about 30 seconds left. In addition to the clutch steal, Richardson finished with 17 points, five assists, three rebounds and two blocks... Read More

Wayne Ellington Drops 26 Points In Spot Start

Miami Heat shooting guard Wayne Ellington got the start Saturday night with Goran Dragic (knee) sitting out the win over the Charlotte Hornets. Ellington took over the offensive burden, scoring a team-high 26 points on 10-for-15 shooting with six three-pointers, three assists and a steal in 37 minutes. Ellington has been enjoying a career year... Read More

Kelly Olynyk Seals Win With Clutch Free Throw

Miami Heat forward/center Kelly Olynyk sunk the game-winning free throw with 0.2 seconds left Saturday night against the Charlotte Hornets. Olynyk finished with a double-double of 16 points and 10 rebounds in 24 minutes. Even though he is coming off the bench behind James Johnson, Olynyk has now scored in double digits in nine of... Read More