Gordon Hayward Scores 11 Points Off Bench

Boston Celtics small forward Gordon Hayward remained in his bench role for Friday’s victory over the Atlanta Hawks, scoring 11 points while adding five rebounds, four assists and two blocks over 22 minutes of action. While he wasn’t able to match his season-high 19 points from his last time out, Hayward was able to get... Read More

Kyrie Irving Limited To Just 20 Minutes

Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving played just 20 minutes during Friday’s convincing win over the Atlanta Hawks. Unfortunately for Irving owners, the Celtics were firmly in control from their 45-point first quarter on, meaning that their starting point guard was able to log a season low in minutes. It wasn’t a total stinker from... Read More

James Johnson Enters Starting Lineup

Miami Heat power forward James Johnson will enter the starting lineup for Friday’s contest against the Chicago Bulls. It took Johnson just two games to get back into the flow for Miami, and they’ve wasted little time reinserting him into their starting five. Sidelined by a hernia to open the year, it’s been a struggle... Read More

Chandler Hutchison Ruled Out Friday

Chicago Bulls shooting guard/small forward Chandler Hutchison has been ruled out for the second consecutive game Friday against the Miami Heat due to back spasms. Hutchison went through warmups hoping to play, but ultimately won’t be able to give it a go, even if that is a good sign looking ahead to Saturday against Minnesota.... Read More

Myles Turner Ruled Out Friday

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner will be held out of Friday’s contest against the San Antonio Spurs due to a sore left ankle. Turner’s absence will be his first of the season, leaving Domantas Sabonis likely to see a bigger role. Indiana’s interior defense is likely to be impacted, as Turner entered the night third... Read More

Domantas Sabonis Available For Friday’s Game

Indiana Pacers power forward/center Domantas Sabonis will be available for Friday’s game against the San Antonio Spurs. Sabonis entered the day with a questionable designation due to an ankle injury, but it’s not serious enough to force him to miss his second game of the season. With center Myles Turner being held out, Sabonis could... Read More

OG Anunoby Cleared To Return Friday

Toronto Raptors small forward OG Anunoby has been cleared to return to action Friday against the Washington Wizards. Anunoby has missed the past three games due to a wrist sprain and shakes off the probable designation that he had coming into the day. The second-year wing has averaged 9.1 points per game over his first... Read More

Terrance Ferguson Out At Least Another Week

Oklahoma City Thunder shooting guard Terrance Ferguson has been ruled out for Friday’s contest against the Charlotte Hornets with an ankle injury, and it appears he’ll be on the shelf for longer than just one game. Head coach Billy Donovan said that Ferguson will be reevaluated in another 10-12 days following an injury he suffered... Read More

Willy Hernangomez Available To Play Friday

Charlotte Hornets center Willy Hernangomez has been cleared to play in Friday’s contest against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Hernangomez had been listed as probable to play earlier in the day as he deals with a right ankle sprain. The big man tied his season-high in scoring last time he saw action with 14 points against... Read More

Dwight Powell Ruled Out For Third Straight Game

Dallas Mavericks power forward/center Dwight Powell will miss Saturday’s game against the Boston Celtics due to left knee effusion. It will mark the third straight game missed for Powell, leaving Dallas thinner than usual in the frontcourt, as veteran Dirk Nowitzki continues to join him in street clothes. Powell is averaging a career-high 8.9 points... Read More

Wesley Matthews, Dennis Smith Jr. Both Questionable For Friday

Dallas Mavericks shooting guard Wesley Matthews and point guard Dennis Smith Jr. have both been listed as questionable for Saturday’s game against the Boston Celtics. Matthews earned his designation due to a left hamstring strain which has kept him out of the team’s previous three games. Smith Jr. is dealing with a right wrist sprain,... Read More

Marcus Morris To Make First Start Of Season Friday

Boston Celtics power forward Marcus Morris will enter the starting lineup for the first time this season against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday. With center Al Horford sidelined, the Celtics will turn to Morris, who as has come off the bench in all 17 games he has played. Morris is averaging a career-high 6.6 rebounds... Read More

Tony Parker To Miss Friday’s Game

Charlotte Hornets point guard Tony Parker has been ruled out for Friday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to a rib contusion. The Hornets’ new backup point guard in 2018-19 is averaging a career-low at just 18.6 minutes per game and will now miss his second game of the year. Parker simply does not... Read More

Jordan Clarkson Drills Season-High Four Threes

Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard Jordan Clarkson knocked down a season-high four threes during Wednesday’s loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. Clarkson has been a spark plug off the bench for the Cavaliers this season, but Wednesday particularly showcased his talents as he got up 18 shots in 27 minutes against his former team. It was... Read More

Larry Nance Jr. Delivers Strong Bench Performance

Cleveland Cavaliers power forward Larry Nance Jr. was limited to just 18 minutes during Wednesday’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers, but finished with seven points, nine rebounds and five assists, giving his club great energy off the bench. With Kevin Love out of the fold, many assumed Nance might take a step forward in... Read More

Tristan Thompson Attempts Season-High 17 Shots

Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson delivered his seventh double-double of the season during Wednesday’s loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. He finished with 14 points and 15 rebounds, taking a season-high 17 shots from the floor without getting to the free-throw line. Through his first 16 games, Thompson is on pace to set a new... Read More

Cedi Osman Leads Club With 21 Points

Cleveland Cavaliers small forward Cedi Osman led the charge during Wednesday’s loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, scoring a team-high 21 points over 42 minutes of action. Through the first 13 games of the season, he had knocked down all of 18 shots from deep, but caught fire Wednesday setting a new career high with... Read More

Rodney Hood Held To Nine Points

Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard/small forward Rodney Hood finishing with nine points in Wednesday’s loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. Despite playing a season-high 34 minutes, Hood was unable to get it going from the field, ending his night 4-for-11. His single-digit scoring outing snaps a six-game streak from the Cavaliers’ wing of scoring in double... Read More

Collin Sexton Scuffles From Field In Loss

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Collin Sexton went 5-for-17 from the floor during Wednesday’s loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. It was the sixth consecutive game in which Sexton got up double-digit shot attempts as he proves to be a major cog in the Cavaliers' offense moving forward. He added just two assists Wednesday, and is... Read More

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Drills Trio Of Threes

Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was hot from long range again during Wednesday’s win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The sixth-year wing knocked down three three-pointers, giving him 13 points on the night, which marks the sixth straight game in which he has finished in double figures. He’s seeing his fewest minutes per game... Read More

Brandon Ingram Delivers 14 Points In Victory

Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard/small forward Brandon Ingram scored 14 points during Wednesday’s win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. He logged 36 minutes with the Lakers keeping to a nine-man rotation, but owners surely would love if Ingram could contribute consistently in more categories. His next matchup is a precarious one, coming against the Utah Jazz... Read More

Kyle Kuzma Scores 12 Points In Win

Los Angeles Lakers small/power forward Kyle Kuzma finished with 12 points during Wednesday’s win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. For just the second time this season, Kuzma finished in single digits for shot attempts, continuing the trend from the previous three games where he has taken a decreased role in the offense. Due to his general... Read More

Lonzo Ball Delivers Across Season-High 36 Minutes

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball may have turned the corner during Wednesday’s win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, playing a season-high 36 minutes and scoring a season-best 15 points. Reminiscent of his production from last year, Ball added seven rebounds and six assists. With Rajon Rondo out, it stands to reason that Ball should... Read More

JaVale McGee Perfect From Field In Win

Los Angeles Lakers center JaVale McGee went a perfect 6-for-6 from the field during Wednesday’s win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. It’s been a career renaissance in 2018-19 for McGee, who has transformed himself into a legitimate fantasy asset. Averaging a career high in scoring this season, McGee finished Wednesday with 12 points, five rebounds, three... Read More

LeBron James Scores 32 Points In Cleveland Return

Los Angeles Lakers small forward LeBron James returned to Cleveland on Wednesday and delivered 32 points to go along with 14 rebounds and seven assists, leading his new club to victory. James is off to a dominant scoring start this season, on pace for his highest season average since his final season with the Cavaliers... Read More

Marcus Morris Ties Season-High With 21 Points

Boston Celtics power forward Marcus Morris poured in 21 points off the bench during Wednesday’s loss to the New York Knicks, tying his season high. Morris’ shift to the bench this season hasn’t affected his scoring ability, although he had averaged just 7.7 points per game over his last three contests. He knocked down three... Read More

Jayson Tatum Finishes With 15 Points In Loss

Boston Celtics small/power forward Jayson Tatum finished Wednesday’s loss to the New York Knicks with 15 points and eight rebounds. It was a difficult night from the field for Tatum, who went just 4-for-12, failing to produce much else aside from scoring. His eyes will light up Friday when he takes on the Atlanta Hawks,... Read More

Al Horford Ties Season-High With 19 Points

Boston Celtics center Al Horford entered Wednesday’s game against the New York Knicks with left knee soreness, but that didn’t stop him from logging 35 minutes and tying his season-high with 19 points. In typical Horford fashion, he didn’t stop there, adding seven rebounds, five assists and three blocks. Now in his 12th season, Horford... Read More

Jaylen Brown Scores 11 Points In Loss

Boston Celtics shooting guard/small forward Jaylen Brown was held in check during Wednesday’s loss to the New York Knicks. Brown scored 11 points on 4-for-10 shooting, failing to knock down a three for the first time since Oct. 25. He has struggled mightily from deep this season, down to 26.4 percent after his performance Wednesday.... Read More

Kyrie Irving Struggles From Field In Loss

Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving posted a gaudy box score Wednesday versus the New York Knicks, but went 9-for-25 from the field overall, including 2-for-9 from three-point range. On the surface, his 22 points, 13 assists and six rebounds got the job done, as Irving has now attempted 25 shots in back-to-back games. Irving... Read More