Kyrie Irving On Track To Return Tuesday

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving (finger) has been listed as probable to take the floor for Tuesday's contest versus the Pistons, likely stemming his absence at one game due to a sprained right index finger. Irving's return knocks some of the shine from James Harden's appeal, but with Kevin Durant still in the league's […]

Goran Dragic Will Miss Tuesday’s Contest

Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game versus the Knicks, his second consecutive absence due to a sprained ankle. Kendrick Nunn entered the starting five in his place and dropped 16 points (including four triples) against New York on Sunday. Tyler Herro appears set to continue leading the […]

Alex Caruso Picks Up Questionable Tag For Monday

Los Angeles Lakers point/shooting guard Alex Caruso (hand) has been tagged as questionable for Monday's contest versus the Thunder due to a strained right hand. Caruso tied his season high with 10 points in his most recent outing, having played a season-best 26 minutes. Despite the increased role, Caruso remains a tough season-long fantasy asset […]

LaMarcus Aldridge, Lonnie Walker IV Will Miss Monday’s Contest

San Antonio Spurs power forward/center LaMarcus Aldridge (hip) and shooting guard/small forward Lonnie Walker IV (illness) have both been ruled out for Monday's game against the Warriors. Aldridge's absence marks his third in a row and is an indication that he'll be sidelined for an extended period of time due to a hip ailment; fantasy […]

D'Angelo Russell Picks Up Questionable Tag For Monday

Minnesota Timberwolves point/shooting guard D'Angelo Russell (quad) has been bumped up to questionable to play in Monday's game versus the Mavericks after missing the team's most recent outing as he works through a quad contusion. Ricky Rubio figures to earn another start should Russell be unavailable, but the veteran has seen a minimal increase in […]

Theo Maledon, Isaiah Roby Will Miss Monday’s Contest

Oklahoma City Thunder point/shooting guard Theo Maledon and power forward/center Isaiah Roby (foot) have been ruled out for Monday's game versus the Lakers. Maledon is missing his second outing as he returns to the league's health and safety protocols, while Roby's absence in the frontcourt paves the way for Al Horford to see a considerable […]

Jae Crowder Headlines Unavailable Suns For Monday’s Game

Phoenix Suns small/power forward Jae Crowder (foot) is one of four members of the roster that has already been ruled out for Monday's contest against the Cavaliers. Crowder is missing his third straight game due to a sore right foot, paving the way for Frank Kaminsky to remain among the starting five. Joining Crowder on […]

Chris Paul Earns Questionable Tag For Monday

Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul (hamstring) has been deemed questionable to suit up for Monday's game against Cleveland due to a sore right hamstring. Paul is yet to miss a contest this season, so how Phoenix would reallocate his minutes remains to be seen, yet Devin Booker would figure to see more ball-handling duties […]

Devonte' Graham Will Miss Second Straight Game Monday

Charlotte Hornets point/shooting guard Devonte' Graham (groin) will be sidelined for Monday's contest versus Houston as he battles a groin ailment. LaMelo Ball and Terry Rozier held down the starting backcourt without Graham in the mix Sunday, with both seeing added upside without Graham available. A staple of the Charlotte lineup when healthy, Graham remains […]

John Wall, Eric Gordon Absent For Monday’s Contest

Houston Rockets point guard John Wall (Achilles, knee) and shooting guard/small forward Eric Gordon (rest) are being held out of Monday's game versus the Hornets as the team manages their workload on the first night of a back-to-back. With Tuesday's game against New Orleans happening on national television, the team likely decided to avoid any […]

Anthony Davis Ruled Out For Monday’s Game

Los Angeles Lakers power forward/center Anthony Davis (Achilles) has been deemed unavailable to play in Monday's contest against the Thunder due to tendinitis in his right Achilles. The injury is the latest malady to befall Davis, who will likely cede way in the starting five to Kyle Kuzma, who leaps up the leaderboard of upside […]

Russell Westbrook Will Miss Monday’s Contest

Washington Wizards point guard Russell Westbrook (rest) has been ruled out for Monday's game versus the Bulls as he continues to not play in both legs of back-to-backs. Raul Neto figures to enter the starting five in place of Westbrook, although he's a risky DFS play as he works his way back from a groin […]

Anthony Edwards Snags Career-Best Eight Boards In Loss

Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard/small forward Anthony Edwards got his offensive game clicking during Saturday's loss to the Thunder, shooting 8-for-16 overall en route to his fourth career 20-point showing. His evening was buoyed by the career-high eight rebounds that he secured, also adding four assists across his 31 minutes. Much of Edwards' game remains a […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Returns With Game-High 31 Points

Oklahoma City Thunder point/shooting guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wasted little time reacclimating himself as the preeminent offensive threat for the franchise, dropping 31 points in his first game back from a two-contest absence. With OKC still short-handed due to injuries, Gilgeous-Alexander added nine rebounds and seven assists while shooting 12-for-22 from the field. Now that he […]

Naz Reid Goes For Career-High 29 Points During Defeat

Minnesota Timberwolves power forward/center Naz Reid has taken on an extended role with Karl-Anthony Towns sidelined, but he finally parlayed that increased time on the floor into a massive scoring performance Saturday, dropping a career-high 29 points versus the Thunder. Despite his prolific scoring output, Reid was unable to convert on a runner across the […]

Draymond Green Delivers Uniquely Impressive Stat Line

Golden State Warriors power forward Draymond Green has been known for contributing in ways beyond the scoring column throughout his NBA career, with Saturday's performance during a loss to Dallas serving as an exclamation point. Having played 37 minutes, Green went just 0-for-2 from the field, but delivered his second consecutive 15-assist outing. He also […]

Stephen Curry Erupts For 57-Point Showing Saturday

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry put on a classic shooting performance during Saturday's defeat to the Mavericks, dropping 57 points in the process. Curry went a mind-boggling 11-for-19 from behind the arc, shooting 19-for-31 overall while the Warriors were held to a nine-man rotation due to injuries. After knocking down seven threes in […]

Luka Doncic Drops Career-High 42 Points In Victory

Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic showed out in primetime during Saturday's win over the Warriors, pouring in a career-high 42 points to go along with 11 assists and seven rebounds, marking his 12th double-double of the year. Doncic, who had scuffled beyond the arc to the tune of a 29.6 percentage coming into the […]

Kevin Love Not Nearing Return Due To Calf Ailment

Cleveland Cavaliers power forward/center Kevin Love (calf) is "highly unlikely" to return to action during the team's upcoming road trip, which spans five games. Love was able to participate in an individual workout Saturday, but has reportedly not rejoined team workouts, an obvious hurdle needed to clear before getting back on the floor. While many […]

Jae Crowder Unlikely To Return For Sunday’s Contest

Phoenix Suns small/power forward Jae Crowder (foot) has been deemed doubtful to take the floor for Sunday's game versus the Celtics due to a sore right foot. Crowder has seen his minutes nosedive over his two most recent outings, in which he shot a combined 2-for-13 from the field. Frank Kaminsky appears to have usurped […]

New York Discusses Adding Derrick Rose

Detroit Pistons point/shooting guard Derrick Rose (personal) has been ruled out for Saturday's game versus the Lakers as the team is nearing a decision on where to trade the veteran. Shams Charania of The Athletic reports that the New York Knicks are moving along in discussions to reunite Rose with head coach Tom Thibodeau, whom […]

Brandon Clarke Will Miss Saturday’s Contest

Memphis Grizzlies power forward/center Brandon Clarke (calf) has been ruled out for Saturday's game versus New Orleans due to a sore right calf, marking his first absence of the year. Gorgui Dieng will enter the starting five in place of Clarke and figures to see increased DFS intrigue, but the return of Jonas Valanciunas should […]

Anthony Davis Gets Green Light To Suit Up Saturday

Los Angeles Lakers power forward/center Anthony Davis (knee) has been cleared to play Saturday versus the Pistons. Davis had been questionable throughout the day due to a left knee contusion, but he ultimately has been given the thumbs up with no mention of a minutes restriction. With Davis in the mix, those fantasy managers who […]

Goran Dragic Will Miss Sunday’s Game

Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest versus the Knicks due to a sprained left ankle. Dragic sustained the injury during the second half of Friday's game, and his absence should pave the way for Kendrick Nunn to see an increased role. Head coach Erik Spoelstra will have […]

P.J. Washington Earns Questionable Tag For Sunday

Charlotte Hornets power forward P.J. Washington (foot) has been deemed questionable to suit up for Sunday's contest versus the Wizards due to a sprained right foot. Washington has missed each of the team's past two contests due to the ailment, giving head coach James Borrego a chance to start his three-headed backcourt trio of Devonte' […]

Paul George Will Miss Sunday’s Contest

Los Angeles Clippers shooting guard/small forward Paul George (toe) has been deemed unavailable for Sunday's game versus Sacramento, marking his second consecutive absence. Luke Kennard entered the starting five Friday in place of George, while the All-Star's offensive contributions were largely reallocated throughout the roster. Kawhi Leonard figures to continue benefiting from George's absence statistically, […]

Devonte' Graham Will Miss First Outing Of Season Sunday

Charlotte Hornets point/shooting guard Devonte' Graham (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus Washington due to a strained left groin. Graham's absence will mark his first of the season, paving the way for LaMelo Ball to see an increased workload, even after starting alongside Graham on Friday. Malik Monk could also benefit from […]

Orlando Rules Out Evan Fournier Saturday Due To Back Spasms

The back spasms that have derailed Orlando Magic shooting guard Evan Fournier's season have cropped again as of Saturday. Fournier was a post-lock time scratch due to the ailment, which has now ruled him out for the remainder of the contest against Chicago. Dwayne Bacon entered the starting five in his place and would stand […]

Anthony Davis Picks Up Questionable Tag For Saturday

Los Angeles Lakers power forward/center Anthony Davis (knee) has been listed as questionable to play in Saturday's game versus the Pistons due to a left knee contusion. Davis missed the last meeting between the two clubs, which allowed Kyle Kuzma to enter the starting five and deliver a double-double in place of Davis. Should Davis […]

Joel Embiid Cleared To Suit Up Saturday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) has been given the green light to take the floor for Saturday's game versus the Nets as he works through right knee soreness. Embiid has been playing at an elite level over his last seven games, averaging 35.6 points and 9.7 rebounds per contest in that span, all while […]