Hassan Whiteside Just Misses A Double-Double

Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside put up another solid line as he just missed a double-double by a single point. Whiteside shot 3-for-6 from the floor and 3-for-5 from the line as he scored nine points while snagging 10 rebounds with a block in 29 minutes. Whiteside again played some solid minutes in the fourth […]

Goran Dragic Struggles From The Field

Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic struggled mightily from the floor on Thursday as he connected on just three of his 18 attempts in the win. Dragic managed to only score eight points but salvaged his line by dishing out eight assists and grabbing six rebounds with a block and a steal. John Wall won […]

Dwyane Wade Expected to Play on Thursday

Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade (rest) is expected to play in Thursday's contest against the Washington Wizards. It's the second game in a back-to-back set, so usually a veteran like Wade would rest. However, the Heat are banged up and need all the help they can get right now. Wade should see minutes in […]

Delon Wright is Questionable for Friday

Toronto Raptors point guard Delon Wright (groin) was limited in Thursday's practice and remains questionable for Friday's contest against the Boston Celtics. It would be surprising to see Wright back on the court this quick. Fred Vanvleet should see minutes in the 20-25 range if Wright sits out again.

Allen Crabbe Could Play on Friday

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Allen Crabbe (ankle) is probable for Friday's game against the New York Knicks. There haven't been any reports about Crabbe practicing, so this is surprising news. His return should decrease the playing time of guys like Joe Harris. Crabbe is really only worth a look in deeper leagues at the moment.

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson Doesn't Practice on Thursday

Brooklyn Nets forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (personal) did not practice on Thursday, but is probable for Friday's contest. RHJ recently became a father, so his status for Friday is still unknown. Most likely he'll be able to return, but there is a chance he does miss Friday's game. He didn't play in the preseason due to […]

Julius Randle Expected to Play Friday

New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Julius Randle (foot) is probable for Friday's game against the Sacramento Kings. Randle is dealing with left foot plantar fasciitis, which basically only heals with rest. He remains listed as probable for the moment, but fantasy owners are just going to have to wait and see.

JaMychal Green is Probable for Friday

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center JaMychal Green (knee) is listed as probable for Friday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. Green was reportedly dealing with a sore shoulder, but the knee injury is new. He's listed as probable, so this likely isn't a serious issue. Jaren Jackson Jr. is going to eat away at Green's minutes all season […]

Denzel Valentine Ruled Out on Thursday

Chicago Bulls forward Denzel Valentine (ankle) has been ruled out of Thursday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Valentine has been unable to get through a full practice. He won't be able to get back into game action until he can fully practice. Justin Holiday should see plenty of playing time in this one. Valentine is […]

Cameron Payne Will Start on Thursday

Chicago Bulls point guard Cameron Payne will draw the start at point guard against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday. Kris Dunn (personal) is not available for this one, so Payne will get the emergency start. Payne could be a cheap DFS option, but he didn't play overly well last season. Zach LaVine is likely the […]

Dion Waiters, James Johnson Will Sit Out on Thursday

Miami Heat guard/forward Dion Waiters (ankle) and forward James Johnson (hernia) will both remain on the sideline for Thursday's game. There have not been any reports of Waiters increasing activity at practice. His timetable remains a question mark at the moment. Johnson should return to action shortly. He could be back in the rotation as […]

Justise Winslow is Doubtful on Thursday

Miami Heat forward Justise Winslow (hamstring) is doubtful for Thursday's game against the Washington Wizards. This is the second game of a back-to-back set and Winslow sat out on Wednesday. It's highly unlikely that Winslow is ready to play without any practice time beforehand. Rodney McGruder and Derrick Jones Jr. should see increased playing time, […]

Wayne Ellington is Questionable on Thursday

Miami Heat guard/forward Wayne Ellington (ankle) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Washington Wizards. Ellington was forced to miss all of the preseason and the first game of the season due to a sore left ankle. The Heat have multiple players likely watching from the sidelines on Thursday. Josh Richardson should see […]

Omari Spellman is Doubtful for Friday

Atlanta Hawks forward Omari Spellman (ankle) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Spellman scored seven points with three rebounds, one steal and one block in Wednesday's season opener. Miles Plumlee and Alex Poythress should gain some playing time if Spellman is forced to sit out.

Dwight Howard Will Sit Out on Thursday

Washington Wizards center Dwight Howard (back) will sit out of Thursday's game against the Miami Heat. Howard reportedly still needs to get in more practice time before he's ready to return to the court. Ian Mahinmi should see plenty of minutes coming his way. Markieff Morris will likely see some playing time at center as […]

Kemba Walker Has Monster Night

Charlotte Hornets point guard Kemba Walker did it all on Wednesday, scoring 41 points against the Milwaukee Bucks. Walker wasn’t scared to put the Hornets on his back, putting up 29 shots, which included going 7-for-13 from deep. He also added four assists, two rebounds, and two steals. Walker brought the Hornets back into the […]

Malik Monk Comes Up Big Off The Bench

Charlotte Hornets shooting guard Malik Monk started on the bench, but still played 34 minutes on Wednesday against the Bucks. Like in preseason Monk had the green light to shoot, putting up 16 shots, including eight from deep. He finished the night with 18 points, while also grabbing four boards, dishing two, blocking two, and […]

Marvin Williams Struggles From Deep Wednesday

Charlotte Hornets small forward Marvin Williams struggled from deep, going just 1-for-6 in the team’s loss against the Milwaukee Bucks. While Williams did struggle to score, putting up just five points, he was able to contribute in other areas. The forward ended the night with nine rebounds, four blocks, and a steal. Most importantly, he made […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Does It All Wednesday

Milwaukee Bucks power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo led the team to a narrow victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday. The Freak put up 25 points on 9-for-21 shooting, including only making 7-for-12 from the line. He also grabbed an incredible 18 rebounds, to go along with eight assists and a block. Even though the Bucks […]

Khris Middleton Produces A Double-Double

Milwaukee Bucks small forward Khris Middleton put together a solid opener against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday. Middleton came up just one rebound short to start his season with a double-double. The forward scored 19 points, grabbed nine boards, dished out four, stole two, and swatted one away. Middleton played 33 minutes on Wednesday, and […]

Ersan Ilyasova Scores 13 Points Off The Bench

Milwaukee Bucks power forward Ersan Ilyasova came up just short of a double-double in Wednesday’s game against the Hornets. Even though Ilyasova came off the bench, he still played 29 minutes in the first game of the season. He managed to score 13 points, and also grab nine rebounds and two assists. The veteran forward […]

Eric Bledsoe Comes Out Red-Hot

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Eric Bledsoe came out on fire in Wednesday’s first regular season game against the Charlotte Hornets. Bledsoe didn’t miss a shot in the first quarter, and finished his night going 7-for-13 from the field. All around Bledsoe had a decent night ending with 17 points, four rebounds, three assists, and a […]

Brook Lopez Plays 21 Minutes In Bucks Debut

Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez got the start, but only played 21 minutes in his debut for the team on Wednesday. Lopez turned in 14 points, along with three rebounds, one assist, and a steal. The big man went perfect from the line, making all four of his free throws. Owners shouldn’t be surprised by […]

Dragan Bender A Healthy Scratch In Opener

Phoenix Suns power forward Dragan Bender didn't play in the team's season-opening win over the Dallas Mavericks. After averaging 25.2 minutes per game last year in his second NBA campaign but not proving to be an effective scorer at the NBA level, the Suns brought in veteran power forward Ryan Anderson, who brings the same […]

Josh Jackson Plays Well Off Bench Wednesday

Phoenix Suns small forward Josh Jackson scored 18 points on 7-for-11 shooting in 28 minutes off the bench in Wednesday's victory over the Dallas Mavericks. After ending last season on a hot streak, many hoped Jackson could take a step forward this year, and Wednesday represented a step towards that for the second-year forward. A […]

Devin Booker Opens Season With 35 Points

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker scored 35 points on 12-for-19 shooting in Wednesday's victory over the Dallas Mavericks. He also passed for seven assists and pulled down four rebounds. With center Deandre Ayton in the middle and some good shooters stretching the floor for Phoenix, Booker could find life a lot easier this year, giving […]

Trevor Ariza Has Strong Season Opener

Phoenix Suns forward Trevor Ariza is looking like a fantasy steal after one game with the Suns. Ariza, who signed a one-year deal with the Suns in the offseason, played 37 minutes on Wednesday against the Mavericks, finishing with 21 points on 7-for-12 shooting, including a 5-for-9 mark from deep. He also added seven rebounds […]

Deandre Ayton Records Double-Double In Debut

Phoenix Suns rookie center Deandre Ayton made his NBA debut in Wednesday's win over the Dallas Mavericks and contributed greatly for the Suns. Ayton scored 18 points on an efficient 8-for-11 shooting night and grabbed a team-high 10 rebounds. He had six assists as well and thoroughly outplayed Mavericks rookie Luka Doncic. There have been […]

Wesley Matthews Effective In Opener

Dallas Mavericks shooting guard Wesley Matthews scored 15 points on 4-for-10 shooting in Wednesday's loss the Phoenix Suns. He also added in five assists, a steal, and a pair of rebounds. Matthews will need to be efficient to make an impact this season for the Mavericks, as his assist numbers from Wednesday are unlikely to […]

Dennis Smith Jr. Struggles From Field Against Suns

Dallas Mavericks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. went just 6-for-19 from the field in Wednesday's loss the Phoenix Suns, finishing with 13 points while also dishing out five assists and swiping away three steals. Smith Jr.'s outlook at this point is difficult to tell, as he posted the second-highest assist percentage on the team Wednesday […]