Dennis Smith Jr. To Be Sidelined On Saturday

Dallas Mavericks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. has been ruled out for Saturday’s contest against the Houston Rockets due to a sprained right wrist. It will mark the second consecutive absence from the lineup for Smith Jr., who saw his minutes largely absorbed by J.J. Barea and Jalen Brunson on Wednesday, which could lead to […]

Robin Lopez Finishes In Double Figures Off Bench

Chicago Bulls center Robin Lopez logged more minutes (23) off the bench than starting center Wendell Carter Jr. (21) during Friday’s win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. With that playing time, Lopez delivered 11 points and five rebounds, vastly outperforming Carter Jr. While Lopez’s playing time remains far too erratic to consider rostering him in […]

Justin Holiday Adds 20 Points In Victory

Chicago Bulls shooting guard/small forward Justin Holiday went 8-for-12 from the field during Friday’s win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, allowing him to finish with 20 points, the first time he has reached that mark in his last six outings. Hugely responsible for his increased scoring average are the 3.0 made threes he has averaged […]

Jabari Parker Drops 16 Points Off Bench

Chicago Bulls power forward Jabari Parker kept on scoring Friday against the Oklahoma City Thunder, regardless of his move to the bench in favor of Lauri Markkanen. Parker finished with 16 points in 23 minutes, adding seven rebounds and four assists. On the surface, Chicago is developing a crowded frontcourt, but Parker is still on […]

Lauri Markkanen Hits Game-Winner During 24-Point Effort

Chicago Bulls power forward Lauri Markkanen played hero Friday against the Oklahoma City Thunder, hitting the game-winning runner with 4.9 seconds remaining. Markkanen finished with 24 points in just his third game of the season, giving him back-to-back 20-point outings. It hasn’t taken long for Markkanen to ascend into the starting lineup, as he added […]

Zach LaVine Scores Team-High 25 Points In Victory

Chicago Bulls point/shooting guard Zach LaVine led the way with 25 points during Friday’s win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. LaVine has scored in bunches this year with Friday marking his 13th game this season with at least 25 points, but over the last six games, he has dished out at least seven assists in […]

Jerami Grant Ties Season High With Trio Of Threes

Oklahoma City Thunder power forward Jerami Grant finished Friday’s loss to the Chicago Bulls with 13 points across 34 minutes, knocking down three of his four shots from long range. Despite averaging 1.2 makes from deep per game this year, Friday was just the second time all season Grant has hit three threes in a […]

Dennis Schroder Pitches In 19 Points Off Bench

Oklahoma City Thunder point/shooting guard Dennis Schroder went for 19 points off the bench during Friday’s loss to the Chicago Bulls. It marks the fourth consecutive double-digit scoring effort from Schroder, whose fantasy value hasn’t taken nearly as far a dip as many expected at the start of the year. Keying the Oklahoma City second […]

Steven Adams Gets Back In Double-Double Column

Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams snapped a four-game double-double-less streak during Friday’s loss to the Chicago Bulls. Adams finished with 21 points and 10 rebounds, his numbers stunted by having to quickly depart the game for a brief stint in the locker room. On pace to average career highs in both scoring (15.1) and […]

Paul George Scuffles From Long Range In Loss

Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Paul George had the chance to win the game Friday night against the Chicago Bulls, but had his three-point look clank off the rim in the closing seconds. George finished 2-for-9 from long range as part of his 19-point evening in which he added seven assists, five rebounds and four […]

Russell Westbrook Posts Monster Triple-Double In Defeat

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook was all over the stat sheet during Friday’s loss to the Chicago Bulls, recording his second straight triple-double and fifth of the season. Westbrook finished with 24 points, 17 rebounds and 13 assists, while also turning the ball over 10 times. After injuries robbed him of most of […]

Frank Kaminsky Delivers Third Straight Game In Double Figures

Charlotte Hornets power forward/center Frank Kaminsky continued to find his groove off the bench during Friday’s win over the Denver Nuggets. Kaminsky logged just 16 minutes with Marvin Williams back in the fold and Cody Zeller receiving 33 minutes, but Kaminsky outscored and outrebounded Zeller with 11 points and six rebounds. His playing time remains […]

Malik Monk Drills Trio Of Threes Off Bench

Charlotte Hornets shooting guard Malik Monk dropped 16 points in 22 minutes during Friday’s win versus the Denver Nuggets. Monk knocked down three of the eight threes that he attempted, with head coach James Borrego choosing to stick with him despite not having made a shot from deep over his previous four games. Monk offers […]

Tony Parker Bounces Back With 19-Point Outing

Charlotte Hornets point guard Tony Parker rebounded from a scoreless outing Wednesday with a 19-point showing during Friday’s win over the Denver Nuggets. Parker shot early and often across his 22 minutes, finishing 6-for-14 from the floor, adding four rebounds, three assists and two steals. Parker has been streaky over his last six games, but […]

Nicolas Batum Has Roller-Coaster Season Continue

Charlotte Hornets shooting guard/small forward Nicolas Batum failed to make a field goal during Friday’s win over the Denver Nuggets, just the second time this season that has occurred. He finished with four points and seven rebounds across 26 minutes, on the heels of one of his best performances of the year Wednesday against Minnesota. […]

Marvin Williams Records Double-Double In Return

Charlotte Hornets power forward Marvin Williams wasted little time getting back into his groove when he logged a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds during Friday’s win over the Denver Nuggets. Williams had missed a game and a half due to a right shoulder strain, having had recorded his first two double-doubles of the […]

Jeremy Lamb Held To Seven Points Across 21 Minutes

Charlotte Hornets shooting guard Jeremy Lamb delivered a rare clunker during Friday’s win over the Denver Nuggets. Lamb saw just 21 minutes of action, finishing with seven points, giving him his first game finishing in single digits since Oct. 30. Both Tony Parker and Malik Monk were feeling it off the bench Friday, leaving Lamb […]

Kemba Walker Delivers Team-High 21 Points In Win

Charlotte Hornets point guard Kemba Walker continued to struggle from the field during Friday’s win over the Denver Nuggets, but still finished with a team-high 21 points, 11 of which came from the free-throw line. Walker added eight assists and six rebounds to boost his other categories, but his continued cold streak from the floor […]

Monte Morris Continues To Impress Coming Off Bench

Denver Nuggets point guard Monte Morris delivered 12 points across 25 minutes during Friday’s loss to the Charlotte Hornets. Five of those points came during the final minutes of the game, with head coach Mike Malone entrusting Morris to crucial moments down the stretch. It’s unlikely that Morris logs huge minutes unless Jamal Murray sits […]

Malik Beasley Drills Quartet Of Threes Off Bench

Denver Nuggets shooting guard Malik Beasley poured in 16 points off the bench during Friday’s loss to the Charlotte Hornets. Beasley may not have earned the start, but he saw 33 minutes to the 19 of Torrey Craig, with Beasley firing up 13 shots while going 4-for-10 from long range. In addition to the scoring, […]

Jamal Murray Scores Team-High 20 Points In Defeat

Denver Nuggets point/shooting guard Jamal Murray paced his squad during Friday’s loss to the Charlotte Hornets with 20 points on 8-for-20 shooting, failing to make a three for the first time in his last 11 games. On the floor for 37 minutes, Murray piled up seven assists and five rebounds, also adding two steals. After […]

Juan Hernangomez Records Second Double-Double

Denver Nuggets small/power forward Juan Hernangomez delivered his second double-double of the season during Friday’s loss to the Charlotte Hornets, finishing with 15 points and 10 rebounds across 37 minutes. Hernangomez added a pair of assists and blocks while shooting an efficient 6-for-9 from the floor. He makes for a remarkably well-priced DFS option for […]

Nikola Jokic Delivers Third Straight Double-Double

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic finished Friday’s loss to the Charlotte Hornets with 16 points, 11 rebounds and six assists, giving him a double-double for the third consecutive game. Jokic struggled from deep, going 0-for-6, emblematic of the Nuggets as a unit, who shot 22.9 percent from three as a team. He won’t have to […]

Rodney Hood Ruled Out For Remainder Of Friday’s Game

Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard Rodney Hood has been sidelined for the remainder of Friday’s game against the Sacramento Kings due to a right foot injury. Hood logged 15 minutes prior to his departure, finishing with four points on 1-for-3 shooting, delivering a supremely quiet night overall. Look for both Jordan Clarkson and Alec Burks to […]

Paul Millsap Exits Friday’s Contest Early

Denver Nuggets power forward Paul Millsap left Friday’s game against the Charlotte Hornets due to a right foot injury. Millsap logged just 19 minutes prior to exiting, finishing with 16 points, three rebounds and two blocks. His injury paves the way for Trey Lyles to likely pull more minutes off the bench, with Millsap’s status […]

Draymond Green Ruled Out Friday

Golden State Warriors power forward/center Draymond Green will be held out of Friday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks due to a toe injury. His absence will mark his 11th straight game spent on the sidelines with Jonas Jerebko and Jordan Bell likely to continue seeing extended run in his absence. The fact that he was […]

Trevor Ariza Cleared To Play In Friday’s Game

Phoenix Suns small/power forward Trevor Ariza is set to play in Friday’s game against the Miami Heat after having been listed as questionable earlier in the day due to a knee ailment. Ariza could see a larger role than usual with both Devin Booker and T.J. Warren sidelined, while Josh Jackson also figures to get […]

T.J. Warren Ruled Out For Friday’s Game

Phoenix Suns small forward T.J. Warren will remain sidelined for Friday’s game against the Miami Heat due to a right ankle injury. The absence will mark Warren’s fifth straight game spent on the bench, meaning that Josh Jackson will continue to see a lion’s share of the offensive duties as Devin Booker remains sidelined as […]

Jason Smith Acquired By Bucks

Washington Wizards power forward/center Jason Smith has been dealt to the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for Sam Dekker, ending his three-year tenure with the Wizards. When Smith makes his Milwaukee debut, he will be suiting up for his sixth different franchise during his 12-year NBA career. Averaging just 3.7 points and 3.1 rebounds across 10.8 […]

Sam Dekker Acquired By Wizards

Small forward Sam Dekker had an incredibly short tenure with the Milwaukee Bucks, one which listed barely an hour. He will instead be flipped to the Washington Wizards in exchange for Jason Smith. Dekker is currently sidelined due to an ankle injury, but will be joining a Washington club that already boasts Otto Porter, Kelly […]