Ja Morant Goes Off For 32 Points And 11 Assists

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant had just 11 points on 35.7 percent shooting from the field in his last game, though he put that behind him with Friday's performance. Morant scored 32 points on 11-for-21 shooting from the field and 9 of 11 shooting from the free-throw line. The 21-year-old dished out 11 assists compared […]

Deandre Ayton Scores 19 Points On 9-For-12 Shooting

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton kept up his recent stretch of uber-efficient offensive performances in Friday's win over Toronto. Ayton poured in 19 points on 9-for-12 shooting from the field, his fourth straight performance shooting 66 percent from the field or better. The 22-year-old big man rounded out his line with nine rebounds, two blocks, […]

Chris Paul Excels On Both Ends In Friday's Win

Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul had a solid game on both ends of the floor in Friday's 104-100 win over the Raptors. Paul chipped in 19 points with eight assists, six boards, two steals, and a triple in 36 minutes. The veteran guard has had a strong run as both a playmaker and defender lately, […]

Pascal Siakam Scores 26 Points With Full Line

Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam scored 26 points with 11 rebounds, six assists, a block, and a steal in a 104-100 loss to the Suns. Siakam shot 0-for-6 from beyond the arc, though he made 10 of 11 attempts from the free-throw line in 38 minutes. The 26-year-old seems to have stepped up his play […]

Kenta Maeda Tosses Four Scoreless Innings In Final Spring Tune-Up

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kenta Maeda pitched four scoreless innings, allowing three hits while striking out four batters in Friday's outing against the Braves. It marked Maeda's final start of what was an excellent spring- as he registered a 0.49 ERA in 18.1 innings with an ace-like 22-1 strikeout-to-walk ratio. The 32-year-old right-hander is slated […]

Kawhi Leonard Earns Questionable Tag For Saturday's Contest

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (foot) is considered questionable for Saturday's game against the 76ers. Leonard was able to suit up for the first game of his team's recent back-to-back against San Antonio- and was quite effective on both ends of the floor- before sitting out the second game due to right foot soreness. […]

Bradley Beal Listed As Questionable For Saturday

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (foot) has been listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Pistons. Beal is dealing with a sore foot, though it would certainly be a surprise to see him miss a contest. Fantasy manager should expect him out there for a favorable matchup against a bad Pistons team. If he […]

Collin Sexton A Game-Time Decision Against Lakers

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton (hamstring) is a game-time decision against the Lakers on Friday night. Sexton missed Wednesday's game with a sore right hamstring, though he appears to have a shot at suiting up Friday night- given he was able to practice Thursday. Darius Garland is a name to watch if Sexton can't suit […]

De'Andre Hunter Downgraded To Questionable Against Warriors

Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (knee) has been listed as questionable for Friday's contest with the Warriors. Hunter was initially listed as probable for the tilt with Golden State, though his knee appears to be bothering him enough that his status is more up-in-the-air. If Hunter sits, Tony Snell and Solomon Hill could see added […]

Luka Doncic Ruled Out Friday Against Pacers, Could Return Saturday

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pacers. Doncic is dealing with lower back tightness, an issue that reportedly first popped up in mid-February. While he'll miss Friday's game, head coach Rick Carlisle said that the star guard is getting treatment and will travel with the team […]

Norman Powell Making Trail Blazers Debut Friday

Portland Trail Blazers forward Norman Powell will debut with his new team on Friday against the Magic. Fresh off of a trade from the Raptors, Powell will enter the starting five for Portland against a Magic team that has allowed the fourth-most FanDuel points per game to opposing small forwards. While it might take him […]

Jusuf Nurkic In Starting Lineup Friday

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic is making his anticipated return to the lineup on Friday against the Magic. Nurkic has missed the majority of the season after suffering a fractured wrist on January 14-though he'll be back- albeit on a minutes restriction, with head coach Terry Stotts saying that he'll only play five minutes […]

Jimmy Butler Playing Friday

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (illness) is suiting up on Friday against the Hornets. Butler is dealing with a stomach illness, which kept him out of Thursday night's game, though he'll be out there for an excellent matchup with Charlotte. They've allowed the fifth-most FanDuel points to small forwards, so Butler should be a strong […]

Tyler Herro Scores 29 Points With Eight Assists

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro stepped up for the shorthanded Heat on Thursday, despite the team's loss. Herro poured in 29 points with eight assists- matching his season-high- five triples, four rebounds, and a steal in 35 minutes. After a string of poor shooting performances, he shot 9 of 19 from the field and 5-for-9 […]

Bam Adebayo Stuffs The Stat Sheet In Loss To Portland

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo filled up the box score for his fantasy managers on Thursday night. The Heat may have lost, but it was not because of Adebayo, who dropped 29 points with nine rebounds, seven assists, and a season-high five blocks in 32 minutes. The star center shot 13-for-16 from the field, his […]

C.J. McCollum Explodes For 35 Points In Win Over Heat

Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum had a couple of inefficient shooting performances in his last two games, though he bounced back in a big way on Thursday night. McCollum dropped a game-high 35 points on 14-for-25 shooting from the field, adding six triples on 42.9 percent shooting. The 29-year-old rounded out his line with […]

Byron Buxton Drives In Three

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton went 1-for-3 with a double and three RBI in Thursday's win over the Red Sox. Buxton cleared the bases in the first inning, ripping a double into left-center for his second extra-base hit in as many contests- as he tripled in his previous game. The 27-year-old does have nine strikeouts […]

Josh Donaldson Rips Two Extra-Base Hits Against Red Sox

Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson went 2-for-3 with a double, a home run, and two RBI in a 7-4 win over Boston on Thursday. Donaldson got the Twins started in the first inning with a double- he then scored on a Byron Buxton double. In his second at-bat, the 35-year-old smashed an upstairs offering […]

Randy Dobnak Makes Opening Day Roster

Minnesota Twins pitcher Randy Dobnak has made the Opening Day roster, per manager Rocco Baldelli. The news isn't surprising, given how good Dobnak has looked this spring. He was sharp once again in Thursday's outing against the Red Sox, pitching five innings while allowing one hit and one run with five strikeouts. The 26-year-old has […]

Trevor Story Strikes Out Twice On Thursday

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts in Thursday's win over the Angels. Story was having a solid spring but is now in the midst of a slump, as he has one hit- a home run- in his last 13 at-bats with four strikeouts compared to two walks. While it might make […]

Dylan Cease Fans Six In Thursday's Outing

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease got off to a rough start during Thursday's outing. After four innings, Cease had four walks compared to strikeouts, though he proceeded to fan four of the last five batters he faced to finish with six whiffs on the day. The 25-year-old allowed one run in his five […]

Mitch Garver Leaves Game With Bruised Finger

Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver (finger) left Thursday's Grapefruit League game in the third inning after fouling a ball off his left hand. The Twins are calling it a left finger contusion, which wouldn't be a serious ailment at all for the 30-year-old backstop. Garver has had a bit of a quiet spring, though he's […]

LeBron James Expected To Miss Four-To-Six Weeks

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) is expected to miss four-to-six weeks, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. There's now a number for how long James will be out, after previous reports only threw out the word "several" weeks. Dennis Schroder, Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell, and Talen Horton-Tucker will be must-plays for the duration […]

LaMarcus Aldridge Bought Out By Spurs

Free-agent power forward LaMarcus Aldridge was bought out by the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday. Aldridge was due $24 million this year but gave back $7.25 million in the contract buyout with San Antonio, as the team released him- he is now free to sign with another team. The Athletic's Shams Charania reports that the […]

Mavericks Trade For J.J. Redick

The Dallas Mavericks acquired guard J.J. Redick from the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for forward James Johnson, forward Wesley Iwundu, and a second-round pick. Forward Nicolo Melli accompanies Redick in the deal to Dallas. The 36-year-old Redick will provide shooting off the bench and take some opportunities away from Dorian Finney-Smith and Jalen Brunson, […]

Victor Oladipo Headed To Miami

The Miami Heat have acquired Victor Oladipo from the Houston Rockets in exchange for guard Avery Bradley and forward Kelly Olynyk. Oladipo goes from a 12-31 team headed for the lottery to a fifth-seeded Heat team in the thick of the playoff race in the Eastern Conference. The move is a good one for the […]

Lewis Thorpe Optioned To Alternate Site

Minnesota Twins pitcher Lewis Thorpe has been sent down to the team's alternate site. This was expected after the Twins were granted a fourth minor league option on Thorpe, who has enjoyed a strong spring, pitching 7.2 innings while allowing four hits, two runs, and a pair of walks compared to eight strikeouts. While he'll […]

Rajon Rondo Acquired By Clippers

Former Atlanta Hawks guard Rajon Rondo is heading to the Los Angeles Clippers as part of a trade involving guard Lou Williams and two second-round picks. Rondo brings playmaking and defense to the Clippers' backcourt, two things they've lacked since the injury to Patrick Beverley (knee). The 35-year-old veteran is averaging 8.5 assists and 1.7 […]

Lou Williams Dealt To The Hawks

The Atlanta Hawks have acquired guard Lou Williams from the Los Angeles Clippers. Atlanta also received two future second-round picks in exchange for guard Rajon Rondo. Williams ' arrival bolsters the Hawks' bench unit, as the veteran is averaging 12.1 points, 3.4 assists, and 1.1 triples per game in 21.9 minutes. His minutes might creep […]

George Hill Acquired By Philadelphia

The Philadelphia 76ers have acquired guard George Hill from the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 76ers were rumored to be interested in Raptors guard Kyle Lowry, though this deal all but removes them from consideration for the veteran guard's services. Hill brings a solid veteran presence to Philly, though he's missed the last two months of […]