Cavaliers Trade For Jordan Clarkson, Larry Nance Jr.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have sent Isaiah Thomas, Channing Frye and their own 2018 first-round pick to the Lakers for guard Jordan Clarkson and forward Larry Nance Jr. Clarkson should provide an immediate impact offensively for the Cavaliers as a scoring threat and represents a possible upgrade over Thomas, whose presence on the court has sunk Cleveland's […]

Pistons Acquire Jameer Nelson

The Detroit Pistons have acquired veteran point guard Jameer Nelson from the Chicago Bulls in exchange for center Willie Reed and a potential pick swap in the second round of the 2022 NBA draft. Nelson will fill a much needed role as the backup point guard for Detroit with Reggie Jackson (ankle) still sidelined. Nelson […]

Chris Paul Comes Up Big For Houston Against Heat

Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul had another solid outing on Wednesday night against the Miami Heat, scoring 24 points on 10-for-19 shooting in Houston's 109-101 victory. Paul had seven rebounds and seven assists as well and also added a steal. The Rockets next play against the Nuggets on Friday, a team that allows the […]

James Harden Scores 41 Points Against Miami

Houston Rockets guard James Harden came up big for the Rockets on Wednesday night, scoring 41 points on 13-for-25 shooting to lead the team to a win over the Miami Heat. Harden made five shots from behind the arc in the game and shot 10-for-12 from the free throw line. In addition, he dished out […]

Marc Gasol Has Quiet Night Against Atlanta

Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol never managed to get going on Tuesday against the Hawks, finishing with just eight points on 3-for-7 shooting. Gasol grabbed six rebounds in the game, but he was limited to just 19 minutes as Memphis went down big early and never recovered. Gasol is still one of the league's top […]

Ivan Rabb Records Double-Double Against Hawks

Memphis Grizzlies power forward Ivan Rabb came off the bench on Tuesday and put up 10 points and 11 rebounds for Memphis, who fell to the Hawks 108-82. It was the rookie's first career double-double. Rabb shot 5-for-8 from the field in the loss and also added a block, a steal, and a pair of […]

Harrison Barnes Leads Dallas With 18 Points Against Kings

Dallas Mavericks small forward Harrison Barnes scored a team high 18 points on 7-for-14 shooting on Saturday as the Mavericks beat the Sacramento Kings. Unfortunately for his fantasy owners, Barnes didn't do much else in the game, finishing with just two rebounds, an assist, and a steal. Barnes remains a solid fantasy option, but owners […]

Gerald Green Puts On Strong Performance Against Cavaliers

Houston Rockets shooting guard Gerald Green continues to play well as an injury replacement for the Rockets. On Saturday, the journeyman scored 17 points on 6-for-15 shooting. He went 4-for-10 from three in the game and also added three rebounds and three blocks. Green is solid as a fantasy option in games where he receives […]

Ryan Anderson Comes Up Big For Houston

Houston Rockets power forward Ryan Anderson has caught a lot of flak for his play this season, but he played a big role in Houston's win over Cleveland on Saturday. Anderson scored 21 points on 7-for-13 shooting (including five makes from three) and pulled down eight rebounds. The scoring outburst was the most for Anderson […]

James Harden Has Uncharacteristically Poor Shooting Night

Houston Rockets guard James Harden didn't have his best night from the field on Saturday against the Cavaliers, but it didn't end up mattering as the Rockets destroyed Cleveland. Harden went just 1-for-11 from downtown and 5-for-16 total on his way to just 16 points. It was the second time this season that Harden had […]

Chris Paul Leads Rockets To Dominant Win Over Cleveland

Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul finished with a plus/minus of +47 on Saturday night as the Rockets blew out the Cleveland Cavaliers. Paul was Houston's leading scorer with 22 points on 8-for-14 shooting, including a 6-for-9 night from behind the three point line. Paul also led the Rockets with 11 assists and pulled down […]

Fantasy Basketball Risers and Fallers for Week 17

Trade season has officially hit. First came Blake Griffin heading to the Pistons in a deal that seemingly came out of nowhere and doesn't make perfect sense for either team and then came the Bulls with their Nikola Mirotic drama. First he was traded to the Pelicans and then he wasn't and then other teams […]

Fantasy Football Eulogy - Jay Cutler

The 2017 NFL season is over and the 2018 NFL Draft isn't here yet, which means everyone across the fantasy football realm--the redrafters and the dynasty-ers--has a little time to relax and look back, to reminisce about your successes and failures over the past year. It's also a chance to look back at the careers […]

Clint Capela Has Strong Outing Against Spurs

Houston Rockets center Clint Capela had another strong game on Thursday against the Spurs, finishing with 14 points and 13 rebounds. Capela shot 6-for-10 from the field and made both of his free throw attempts. In addition, he blocked five shots. Capela continues to play high-level basketball and provides solid fantasy numbers on a consistent […]

Gerald Green Scores 15 Points Against San Antonio

Houston Rockets shooting guard Gerald Green is back in the team's rotation with Trevor Ariza (hamstring) and Eric Gordon (back) currently sidelined. On Thursday night against the Spurs, the journeyman shooter scored 15 points on 4-for-13 shooting. Green went 3-for-11 from downtown and also added five rebounds. Green is a decent streaming option while Houston […]

James Harden Leads Houston In Points And Assists Against Spurs

Houston Rockets guard James Harden didn't have another 60-point triple-double on Thursday, but he did have a double-double as he led Houston to a win over the Spurs. Harden shot 10-for-20 from the field on his way to 28 points. He also had 11 assists. Harden wasn't as active on the boards as usual, recording […]

Nikola Mirotic Traded To Pelicans

The New Orleans Pelicans have acquired Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic in exchange for center Omer Asik and guards Tony Allen and Jameer Nelson as well as a first-round draft pick. For the Pelicans, this represents a win-now move in the wake of DeMarcus Cousins' season-ending Achilles injury. Mirotic will likely step into the starting lineup and […]

Dillon Brooks Records Four Steals On Wednesday

Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks was questionable heading into Wednesday's game against the Pacers with a knee injury, but the rookie ended up playing 40 minutes in a 105-101 loss. Brooks finished with 12 points on 6-for-19 shooting. His field goal percentage of 31.5 represented just the fourth time in January that he shot below […]

Andrew Harrison Has Productive Outing Against Pacers

Memphis Grizzlies guard Andrew Harrison continued his improved play on Wednesday against the Pacers, finishing with 13 points on 4-for-8 shooting. Harrison went a perfect 5-for-5 from the free throw line and has now gone 13-for-13 from the stripe over his past six games. Harrison also pulled down five rebounds and passed for six assists in […]

Wayne Selden Leads Grizzlies In Scoring On Wednesday

Memphis Grizzlies guard Wayne Selden made his fourth consecutive start on Wednesday and scored 24 points on 8-for-14 shooting, including a 6-for-10 night from behind the three-point line. Selden's scoring has been hit or miss lately, but he's shown that he can make baskets when he takes shots, as he's now scored 17 or more […]

Marc Gasol Scores 23 Points Against Pacers

Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol went 9-for-18 from the field on Wednesday night, scoring a total of 23 points for Memphis as they fell to the Pacers. The big man also added nine rebounds and six assists for a Memphis team that was short-handed due to injuries. This was Gasol's first time scoring 20 or […]

Tyreke Evans Won't Play Again Until He's Traded

Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard Tyreke Evans won't be a Grizzly for much longer. ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports that the Grizzlies will hold Evans out until a trade can be worked out, effectively ending Evans' brief tenure in Memphis. His long-term fantasy value will depend a lot on where he lands, but in the right situation […]

Tony Allen Plays Zero Minutes In Return

New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard Tony Allen returned on Tusday after a fractured leg had kept him out since early December, but he didn't play a single minute in the Pelicans loss to the Sacramento Kings. Fantasy owners who hoped Allen could return and contribute defensive stats were already hoping for a bit of a […]

Kris Dunn Expected To Miss At Least Three More Games

Chicago Bulls point guard Kris Dunn (concussion) is traveling with the team for a trip to the West Coast, but he isn't expected to play in any of those games as he continues to try to work his way back after a concussion suffered in a fall two weeks ago. Dunn could miss more than […]

Jrue Holiday Scores 21 Points Against Sacramento

New Orleans Pelicans point guard Jrue Holiday scored 21 points on 9-for-20 shooting on Tuesday night as the Pelicans lost to the Sacramento Kings. Holiday made just one of his six attempts from behind the three-point line. In addition, he added six assists and a pair of steals. With DeMarcus Cousins out for the rest […]

Anthony Davis Records Double-Double In Loss To Kings

New Orleans Pelicans power forward Anthony Davis is now being relied upon as the team's center in the wake of a season-ending Achilles injury to DeMarcus Cousins. On Tuesday night, Davis put forth a strong effort, but it wasn't enough to get the Pelicans past the Kings. Davis scored 23 points on 6-for-16 shooting and […]

Trade Impact - Blake Griffin To The Pistons

On Monday night, the Los Angeles Clippers and Detroit Pistons agreed to a trade that felt shocking at first. The Clippers are sending the player many regarded as their star in Blake Griffin, along with Brice Johnson and Willie Reed, to Detroit for Avery Bradley, Tobias Harris, Boban Marjanovic, and two draft picks. It's a […]

John Wall Out Six Weeks With Knee Injury

Washington Wizards point guard John Wall (knee) will undergo a knee procedure and will be out for the next six weeks, The Washington Post's Candace Buckner reports. Though the timetable has Wall returning by playoff time, the Wizards will have to try to win games without him for the time being. Shooting guard Bradley Beal will […]

Matthew Dellavedova Scores 10 Points In Fourth Quarter Against 76ers

Milwaukee Bucks guard Matthew Dellavedova scored all 10 of his points during the fourth quarter of Monday's win over the Philadelphia 76ers. Dellavedova went 3-for-6 from the field and made a pair of three-pointers in addition to dishing three assists and swiping a couple of steals. With starting point guard Eric Bledsoe missing all but […]

Khris Middleton Has Productive Night Against Philadelphia

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton had a strong showing in Monday's win over the 76ers, finishing with 19 points on 7-for-19 shooting. Middleton also added seven rebounds and seven assists for the Bucks, who moved to 27-22 after the victory. Middleton has played well this season for Milwaukee and has now scored 19 or more […]