Bradley Beal Exceeds 30-Point Plateau In Sixth Straight Game

Washington Wizards shooting guard/small forward Bradley Beal has been on an offensive tear over the past two weeks, collecting a game-high 34 points during Saturday’s win over the Brooklyn Nets. Beal, who was left off the All-Star Game roster, has upped his scoring average to 28.8 points per game and has reeled off six consecutive […]

Kyrie Irving Leaves Early Due To Knee Injury, Will Undergo MRI

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving departed Saturday’s defeat to the Washington Wizards in the last few minutes due to what has been termed a right knee sprain, for which he will undergo an MRI on Sunday. Prior to his departure, he collected 11 points on 5-for-12 shooting, a marked 180-degree turn from his 54-point […]

Trae Young Leaves Early Due To Ankle Sprain

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young will miss the fourth quarter of Saturday’s contest versus the Dallas Mavericks after sustaining a sprained right ankle. Prior to his departure, Young was held in check by Dallas, finishing with 12 points (on 4-for-13 shooting) and six rebounds across 26 minutes. Jeff Teague can be expected to pick […]

Dewayne Dedmon Ruled Out For Saturday’s Game

The Sacramento Kings will be severely short-handed at the center slot for Saturday’s contest against the Los Angeles Lakers, as Dewayne Dedmon has been ruled out due to an illness. Dedmon had started each of Sacramento’s previous five contests with Marvin Bagley (foot) and Richaun Holmes (shoulder) out of the mix, but the absence of […]

Tony Bradley To Miss Second Straight Game Saturday

Utah Jazz center Tony Bradley will be absent for Saturday’s contest versus the Portland Trail Blazers due to a right knee sprain. Bradley will now have been on the sidelines for each of the team’s two most recent outings, with Ed Davis having stepped up in his stead Thursday. Starting center Rudy Gobert may see […]

Cam Reddish To Miss Remainder Of Saturday’s Contest

Atlanta Hawks shooting guard/small forward Cam Reddish has been ruled out for the remainder of Saturday’s game versus the Dallas Mavericks due to a facial contusion that he sustained in the first half. Reddish will enter the league’s concussion protocol, which puts his status for Monday’s game against Boston very much in doubt. Prior to […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Questionable To Play Sunday

Milwaukee Bucks small/power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has picked up a questionable designation ahead of Sunday’s game versus the Phoenix Suns due to a sore left hamstring. Antetokounmpo left just prior to the conclusion of Friday’s contest, which could mean that Milwaukee -- who has been uber-cautious with the reigning MVP this season -- may opt […]

T.J. Warren Unavailable To Return Saturday

Indiana Pacers small/power forward T.J. Warren has been ruled out for the remainder of Saturday’s contest against the New York Knicks due to a head injury. Warren was hit upside the head and forced to the locker room, which likely leaves his status for Monday’s game versus Dallas up in the air. Prior to his […]

Ricky Rubio Picks Up Questionable Tag For Sunday

Phoenix Suns point guard Ricky Rubio has his status up in the air for Sunday’s contest versus the Milwaukee Bucks due to a sore right ankle. Should Rubio ultimately be held out, rookie Ty Jerome would likely be in line to make the first start of his career; Devin Booker would also presumably absorb some […]

Daniel Gafford Tagged As Questionable For Sunday

Chicago Bulls center Daniel Gafford is listed as questionable to participate in Sunday’s game against the Toronto Raptors as he works his way back from a dislocated right thumb. The injury has kept Gafford sidelined for the team’s last nine contests, paving the way for Luke Kornet and Cristiano Felicio to see increased roles in […]

LaMarcus Aldridge Will Return To Action Saturday

Following a two-game absence due to a right thumb sprain, San Antonio Spurs power forward/center LaMarcus Aldridge will be on the floor for Saturday’s game versus the Charlotte Hornets. There has been no word on a minutes limit of any kind for Aldridge, who is likely to force Jakob Poeltl back to the second unit. […]

Bruno Fernando Ruled Out For Saturday’s Contest

Atlanta Hawks center Bruno Fernando has been downgraded to out ahead of Saturday’s game versus the Dallas Mavericks due to a left calf ailment. Fernando had been probable to get back into action entering the day, but the injury apparently took a turn for the worse, as he will now miss a third consecutive contest. […]

Dario Saric To Miss First Game Of Season On Sunday

Phoenix Suns small/power forward Dario Saric will be absent from Sunday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks due to a sprained left ankle. Saric, who has seen his role fluctuate wildly this season, appeared in each of Phoenix's first 48 games. The Suns are kicking off a three-game road trip which Saric reportedly has not yet […]

Gary Harris On Track To Return For Sunday’s Contest

Denver Nuggets shooting guard Gary Harris is likely to get back into action Sunday against the Detroit Pistons following a two-game absence due to personal reasons. In his absence, Torrey Craig had stepped into the starting five, although he may still retain a sizable role without Michael Porter Jr. (ankle) available Sunday. Harris has been […]

Kris Dunn Out For First Time This Year Sunday

Chicago Bulls point guard/small forward Kris Dunn played in each of his squad’s first 51 games this season, but that streak will come to an end Sunday against the Toronto Raptors as he deals with a right knee injury that he sustained Friday. Dunn was on the floor for just 13 seconds before being forced […]

Marc Gasol, Rondae Hollis-Jefferson Both Out For Sunday

The Toronto Raptors will remain short-handed in the frontcourt for Sunday’s contest versus the Chicago Bulls with both center Marc Gasol and small/power forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson having already been ruled out. Gasol’s absence will mark his third straight game on the sidelines due to a hamstring injury, while Hollis-Jefferson is down for a fourth contest […]

Rui Hachimura To Be Held Out For Saturday’s Game

Washington Wizards power forward/center Rui Hachimura will continue his absence Saturday versus the Brooklyn Nets after there was optimism that he could be cleared in time to return for tip-off. A groin injury has kept Hachimura on the sidelines since Dec. 16, with Thomas Bryant the likeliest candidate to see an uptick in usage with […]

Michael Porter Jr. Will Miss Sunday’s Contest

Denver Nuggets small/power forward Michael Porter Jr. has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Detroit Pistons due to an ankle sprain that he sustained Friday. Porter appeared unconcerned by the ailment, which likely indicates that his absence won’t be a lengthy one. The month of January served as Porter’s breakout stretch, as he […]

Reggie Bullock Cleared To Take Floor Saturday

New York Knicks shooting guard/small forward Reggie Bullock will play Saturday against the Indiana Pacers, getting the green light to suit up despite having his status in doubt throughout the day due to an illness. Bullock has started each of New York’s seven prior contests, but has averaged just 9.6 points per game in that […]

Kendrick Nunn Will Suit Up Saturday, Have Minutes Limit

Miami Heat point/shooting guard Kendrick Nunn has been given the thumbs up to suit up Saturday against the Orlando Magic, but he will face a minutes restriction in his first contest back following a three-game absence due to an Achilles ailment. Tyler Herro is likely to slide back into a reserve role, although with Nunn’s […]

Tim Hardaway Jr. Sinks Four Triples During 15-Point Effort

Dallas Mavericks shooting guard/small forward Tim Hardaway Jr. finished with the second-highest shot total for his squad during Friday’s loss to the Houston Rockets, collecting 15 points on 5-for-12 shooting overall. Fortunately for Hardaway, his marksmanship from long range led to a 4-for-9 performance from behind the arc, as he is likely to see an […]

Seth Curry Leads Second Unit With 16 Points During Loss

Dallas Mavericks point/shooting guard Seth Curry moved back to the bench for Friday’s defeat to the Houston Rockets, a lineup shuffle forced by Luka Doncic’s absence. Curry’s offense role essentially remained unchanged, as he finished with 16 points (the second-highest on the squad) on 6-for-11 shooting overall, including 2-for-6 from long range. He added four […]

Russell Westbrook Extends Scoring Barrage With 32-Point Effort

Houston Rockets point guard Russell Westbrook delivered a scorching-hot conclusion to January during Friday’s win over the Dallas Mavericks, collecting 32 points on 13-for-28 shooting. In 11 contests during the month, Westbrook averaged 32.5 points per contest, the most that he has reeled off since March 2017. As has become old hat for Westbrook, he […]

James Harden Grabs Season-High 16 Boards In 35-Point Outing

Houston Rockets point/shooting guard James Harden returned to his elite form during Friday’s win over the Dallas Mavericks, putting together an eye-popping stat line of 35 points, 16 rebounds, six assists and four steals. The rebounds set a new season high and marked his most in a single contest since Dec. 31, 2016. Without Clint […]

Kristaps Porzingis Drops Season-High 35 Points In Double-Double

Dallas Mavericks power forward/center Kristaps Porzingis became the focal point of the team’s offense during Friday’s loss to the Houston Rockets due to the absence of Luka Doncic (ankle), and Porzingis took advantage by setting a new season high with 35 points on 12-for-20 shooting. His aggressiveness also led to new season highs at the […]

Serge Ibaka Records 21 Points During Victory

Toronto Raptors power forward/center Serge Ibaka exceeded the 20-point plateau for the third consecutive game during Friday’s win over the Detroit Pistons, the first time this season that he has reached that mark. With Marc Gasol (hamstring) out of the equation, Ibaka stepped into the starting five and logged 21 points, six rebounds and three […]

Derrick Rose Reaches 20-Point Mark In 14th Straight Game

Detroit Pistons point/shooting guard Derrick Rose recorded a team-high 21 points during Friday’s loss to the Toronto Raptors, shooting 9-for-16 from the floor overall, including 2-for-5 from long range. Rose has now reeled off at least 20 points in 14 consecutive contests, thereby elevating his value ahead of the Trade Deadline. While the remainder of […]

Andre Drummond Logs Ninth 20-20 Performance Of Season

Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond feasted on a Toronto Raptors interior that was sans center Marc Gasol for Friday’s contest, racking up 20 points and 20 rebounds across his 35 minutes. Not even six missed free throws and five turnovers could stunt Drummond’s huge evening, the ninth time this year that he has compiled at […]

Fred Vanvleet Flirts With Triple-Double During Win

Toronto Raptors point/shooting Fred Vanvleet fell just short of a second consecutive double-double during Friday’s victory over the Detroit Pistons, collecting 16 points, nine assists and eight rebounds across an efficient 35 minutes. Vanvleet tied the knot on a staggeringly impressive January from behind the three-point line, finishing 45.2 percent, his highest single month percentage […]

Pascal Siakam Records 12th 30-Point Outing In Victory

Toronto Raptors power forward/center Pascal Siakam recorded a game-high 30 points during Friday’s win over the Detroit Pistons, shooting an efficient 12-for-18 overall from the floor. In addition to the scoring, Siakam added seven rebounds and four assists to his stat line, nearly on pace with the season averages that have led to his first […]