Jusuf Nurkic Posts Third Straight Double-Double

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic finished with 13 points and 11 rebounds during Friday’s loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. After playing a season-high 35 minutes last time out, Nurkic was back to just 23 minutes Friday, although he held Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns in check while on the floor. Nurkic continues to shoot a... Read More

C.J. McCollum Scores Team-High 18 Points

Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard C.J. McCollum delivered an 18-point effort in Friday’s loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. As has been the case for many of McCollum’s games this season, he offered little else statistically, adding just two assists, one rebound and one steal to go along with three turnovers. He remains a constant due... Read More

Damian Lillard Has Woeful Shooting Night

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard was ice cold from the field during Friday’s loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. His 5-for-18 overall shooting performance -- including 1-for-7 from three-point range -- tied for his fewest made field goals this season. He added six rebounds, but his five assists were largely cancelled out by his... Read More

Joel Embiid Plans To Play Through Hand Injury

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid said after Friday’s game against the Utah Jazz that the swollen hand he is dealing with will not keep him from playing Saturday against the Charlotte Hornets. The big man dealt with foul trouble during Friday’s win, but he’s now past the back-to-back restriction he faced last season. Under normal... Read More

Elfrid Payton Suffers Fractured Finger

New Orleans Pelicans point guard Elfrid Payton played just eight minutes in his return after a nine-game absence during Friday’s game against the New York Knicks. Payton was forced to the bench with a fractured left small finger, finishing the game scoreless on three shot attempts with one rebound and one steal. Payton’s status for... Read More

Dewayne Dedmon Set To Return On Saturday

Atlanta Hawks center Dewayne Dedmon is set to return from a three-game absence for Saturday’s game against the Indiana Pacers. Dedmon became a father during his stint away from the team. He remains a fringe fantasy option that should be fielded primarily in deep leagues as he has averaged just below 20 minutes per night... Read More

OG Anunoby Suffers Wrist Injury On Friday

Toronto Raptors small forward OG Anunoby suffered a sprained right wrist during Friday’s game against the Boston Celtics, forcing him to the bench for the remainder of the contest. Anunoby played nine minutes off the bench, but in that short span, the Raptors were -15 with him on the floor, as he finished with five... Read More

Russell Westbrook Remains Out Saturday

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook will not play Saturday against the Phoenix Suns due to a left ankle sprain. There seemed to be reason for optimism as it pertained to Westbrook’s status, but the seven-time All-Star will remain on the shelf for the time being. It will mark his sixth consecutive game missed,... Read More

Elfrid Payton Will Play, Start On Friday

New Orleans Pelicans point guard Elfrid Payton will return from his nine-game absence when he faces off with the New York Knicks on Friday. A right ankle sprain has kept the Pelicans’ point guard on the shelf, limiting him to just five games so far on the season. Head coach Alvin Gentry wanted to wait... Read More

Nikola Mirotic Cleared For Play On Friday

New Orleans Pelicans power forward Nikola Mirotic is all set to play Friday night against the New York Knicks, despite entering the day with a questionable designation due to an ankle injury. The Knicks’ defense ranks in the bottom third of the league in both points per game (112.7) and opponent three-point field goal percentage... Read More

Alfonzo McKinnie Listed As Questionable On Saturday

Golden State Warriors small forward Alfonzo McKinnie is listed as questionable for Saturday’s game against the Dallas Mavericks due to a foot injury. McKinnie remains an untenable fantasy option for the time being, but with Draymond Green listed out versus Dallas, McKinnie could be missing an opportunity at some additional run. Should McKinnie miss action... Read More

Derrick Rose Cleared To Play Friday

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard/shooting guard Derrick Rose has been officially cleared to play during Friday night’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers. There’s little surprise here as Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau expressed his belief that Rose would play after practicing Thursday. Feel confident deploying Rose in lineups, as he continues to enjoy his renaissance... Read More

Draymond Green Ruled Out For Saturday

Golden State Warriors power forward/center Draymond Green has been ruled out for Saturday’s contest against the Dallas Mavericks due to a toe injury. Green has missed three of the Warriors’ previous five games (one due to suspension) and went scoreless during his 24 minutes of play Thursday versus Houston. In Green’s absence, Jonas Jerebko and... Read More

Marcus Morris Will Suit Up Friday

Boston Celtics power forward Marcus Morris entered Friday’s game against the Toronto Raptors questionable to play due to illness, but he has been cleared for action. He sat out the team’s win over Chicago on Wednesday, and enters play against the Raptors averaging career highs in both field goal percentage (50.4), scoring (14.8) and rebounds... Read More

Jarrett Allen Will Play On Friday

Brooklyn Nets center Jarrett Allen is set to return to action Friday night against the Washington Wizards. Having entered the day questionable to play due to illness, the Nets will welcome back their starting center, who missed the past two games. Allen has started all 13 contests he has appeared in this season and has... Read More

Bryn Forbes Stays Hot From Deep

San Antonio Spurs shooting guard Bryn Forbes kept on shooting during Wednesday night’s loss to the Phoenix Suns. Despite the return of Derrick White to the fold, Forbes has remained in the starting lineup and added three more threes, good for 13 points in 28 minutes. Unfortunately, his ceiling is capped by his overall lack... Read More

Jakob Poeltl Impresses In Bench Role

San Antonio Spurs center Jakob Poeltl filled in amiably at the center spot for the injured Pau Gasol, delivering a seven-point, nine-rebound performance Wednesday night against the Phoenix Suns. Poeltl was still limited to just 19 minutes, but it was by far the best performance of the year for the other piece in the offseason... Read More

Derrick White Impresses With 16-Point Outing

San Antonio Spurs point guard Derrick White is finding his groove, as was evident after his 16-point performance against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday. It was just his fourth game of the season, but the second-year guard appears to have the reins of the point guard spot in San Antonio for the time being. While... Read More

DeMar DeRozan Delivers 24-Point Effort

San Antonio Spurs shooting guard DeMar DeRozan went for 24 points during the team’s loss to the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday. In addition to going a perfect 10-for-10 from the free-throw stripe, DeRozan added five rebounds and four assists. In his only other back-to-back this season, DeRozan posted 25 points on the second night, so... Read More

LaMarcus Aldridge Ties Season Low In Scoring

San Antonio Spurs power forward/center LaMarcus Aldridge was held in check during Wednesday’s loss to the Phoenix Suns. Aldridge finished with six points on 3-for-12 shooting, continuing his troubling trend from the field to begin the year. He entered play Wednesday at just 43.6 percent overall on the year, the lowest mark of his 13-year... Read More

J.J. Barea Provides Scoring Off Bench

Dallas Mavericks point guard J.J. Barea poured in 14 points in just 19 minutes of action during Wednesday’s win over the Utah Jazz. Barea cut into the playing time off Smith Jr. on Wednesday, although don’t count on that being the case on a regular basis. With that being said, it’s the fourth straight game... Read More

Dwight Powell Plays Season-High 26 Minutes

Dallas Mavericks power forward/center Dwight Powell reaped the benefits of his team’s 50-point win over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday. Powell was certainly an integral part, finishing +34 during his 26 minutes on the floor. He had been quiet since his hot start to the year, but put together a line of 14 points, five... Read More

Dennis Smith Jr. Held In Check Against Jazz

Dallas Mavericks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. had a quiet night during Wednesday’s win against the Utah Jazz. Despite the blowout, Smith Jr. finished shooting 3-for-9 from the field with just seven points, adding four rebounds, three assists and a steal. It marks just the third time this season Smith Jr. has finished in single... Read More

DeAndre Jordan Attempts Just Three Shots

Dallas Mavericks center DeAndre Jordan was quiet on the offensive end during Wednesday’s win over the Utah Jazz. Due to the nature of the Mavs’ 50-point victory, Jordan was needed for just 22 minutes of action. A stout matchup against Jazz center Rudy Gobert surely factored in, but it’s hard to blame Dallas for keeping... Read More

Luka Doncic Plays Career-Low 25 Minutes

Dallas Mavericks point guard/small forward Luka Doncic played the fewest minutes of his rookie season during Wednesday’s win over the Utah Jazz. Doncic saw just 25 minutes, but was able to stuff the stat sheet in his time on the floor with 13 points, six rebounds, two assists, two steals and a block to his... Read More

Harrison Barnes Scores Team-High 19 Points

Dallas Mavericks small forward Harrison Barnes led the way with 19 points during Wednesday’s win over the Utah Jazz. Barnes entered play Wednesday having averaged 10.5 points against the Jazz in two earlier meetings this season, but had an efficient 6-for-11 performance from the field. He added four rebounds and two assists, and is set... Read More

Hamidou Diallo Ties Career High In Scoring

Oklahoma City Thunder shooting guard Hamidou Diallo tied his career high with 11 points Wednesday night against the New York Knicks. Despite seeing his minutes take a downturn as of late, Diallo fired up 11 shots in just 19 minutes Wednesday. Terrance Ferguson started at the shooting guard spot and played 32 minutes, as Alex... Read More

Jerami Grant Goes For 15 Points

Oklahoma City power forward Jerami Grant posted 15 points and five rebounds during Wednesday night’s win over the New York Knicks. He also added three made threes in a game for the first time since Jan. 16, 2017. The Thunder has begun to rely on their rangy wing more often this season, as his offensive... Read More

Dennis Schroder Posts First Double-Double

Oklahoma City point guard Dennis Schroder delivered his first double-double of the season during Wednesday night’s win over the New York Knicks. While Paul George has taken an increased offensive role in Russell Westbrook’s absence, Schroder may be the true beneficiary. He finished with 15 points and 12 assists Wednesday, despite tying his season-low with... Read More

Steven Adams Dominates In Paint

Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams had his way against New York Knicks rookie Mitchell Robinson during Wednesday night’s win. Adams finished with 19 points, seven rebounds and five assists, going 9-for-13 from the floor. While the Thunder offense rarely runs through the big man, he has seen double-digit shot attempts in each of the... Read More