Gordon Hayward Will Travel With Team

Boston Celtics guard/forward Gordon Hayward (leg) said he plans to start traveling with the team in March. He continues to make progress, but has no timetable for his return. Hayward is considered doubtful to return this season. The Celtics are playing fine without him and aren't going to rush him back on the court. Owners […]

Joel Embiid Will Participate in All-Star Weekend

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (ankle) will participate in all three off his events this weekend. Expect Embiid to participate in the All-Star Game, the Rising Stars event and Skills Challenge. On Friday, Embiid will start alongside teammates Dario Saric and Ben Simmons for the World team. Embiid did not play on Wednesday due to […]

Brandon Ingram’s Second-Half Fantasy Outlook

Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram has found himself as one of the leading men on an inexperienced Lakers squad. Ingram has drastically improved on his play from last season, averaging 16.2 points per game, 6.8 points more than he did during his rookie campaign. With the Lakers possessing one of the easier schedules in […]

Timberwolves Not Interested in Derrick Rose

Minnesota Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor said the organization is not planning on signing free-agent point guard Derrick Rose. Rose was waived by the Utah Jazz last week after a three-team trade at the deadline sent him to Utah. Rumors started saying he might rejoin former head coach Tom Thibodeau, but that is unlikely. Rose's future […]

Chandler Parsons' Second-Half Fantasy Outlook

Memphis Grizzlies forward Chandler Parsons returned on Wednesday but could see less playing time in the second half. Parsons played for the first time since Dec. 27, but fantasy owners should not get their hopes up. He played 12 minutes, scoring five points with one rebound and two assists. When healthy, Parsons can be a […]

Brandan Wright Adds Insurance to Rockets

Houston Rockets forward/center Brandan Wright is expected to compete with Nene Hilario for minutes as backup center in the Rockets rotation. Head coach Mike D'Antoni said Wright will be "insurance, mostly" but could find his way into playing time. He's going to struggle to find playing time behind Hilario and Tarik Black. D'Antoni said, "He’s a good […]

Andrew Harrison's Second-Half Fantasy Outlook

Memphis Grizzlies guard Andrew Harrison has shot his way into consistent minutes in the Grizzlies rotation. Harrison has played at least 30 minutes and scored 23 or more points in two of his last three games. The one dud came against Russell Westbrook, and Harrison picked up five quick fouls, which led to him only […]

Zach Randolph's Second-Half Fantasy Outlook

Sacramento Kings forward/center Zach Randolph was playing some terrific basketball heading into the All-Star break. Z-Bo was averaging 15.4 points and 8.0 rebounds in 27.9 minutes over his last nine starts. He was rested in Sacramento's final game before the break but said he's been benefiting from consistent minutes. The Kings started JaKarr Sampson over […]

Manu Ginobili Should Return Next Week

San Antonio Spurs guard/forward Manu Ginobili (foot) is expected to return after the All-Star break. Spurs general manager R.C. Buford said Ginobili's injury does not "appear to be anything severe." Ginobili was injured in the third quarter of Tuesday's loss to the Denver Nuggets. He limped to the locker room and was unable to return. […]

Brook Lopez's Second-Half Fantasy Outlook

Los Angeles Lakers center Brook Lopez will look to continue to improve on what has been an unimpressive tenure in Hollywood thus far. After being dealt from Brooklyn in the offseason, Lopez arrived and was trusted to be a leader of a youthful up-and-coming squad. After averaging at least 17 points as a Net in […]

Isaiah Thomas' Second-Half Fantasy Outlook

Los Angeles Lakers guard Isaiah Thomas has finally found a home, at least for now, after months of turmoil. After spending a good chunk of the current season recovering from a hip ailment and being dealt from Boston to Cleveland for guard Kyrie Irving, Thomas finally suited up in the beginning of January after fantasy […]

Julius Randle's Second-Half Fantasy Outlook

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Julius Randle is having a breakout season in his fourth year in the league. Randle is averaging 14.7 points per game to go along with nearly 56 percent shooting from the field, both career bests. After becoming intertwined in the team’s crowded front court and seeing his name in trade rumors […]

Kyle Kuzma's Second-Half Fantasy Outlook

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma has had a relatively exceptional inaugural campaign thus far. Kuzma ranks third in rookie scoring with 15.7 points per game, behind only Sixers guard/forward Ben Simmons and Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell. After taking over a bulk of the duties at the four spot earlier in the year when forward […]

Jrue Holiday's Second-Half Fantasy Outlook

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday is enjoying the best season of his NBA career heading into the All-Star break. The veteran is averaging 18.6 points per game, 5.5 assists per game and 48 percent shooting from the field, which are all career bests. Along with forward/center Anthony Davis, Holiday has benefited from the season-ending […]

Anthony Davis' Second-Half Fantasy Outlook

New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Anthony Davis heads into the All-Star break as one of the league's most efficient performers. Davis is averaging 27.4 points per game, good for third in the league behind Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and Houston Rockets guard James Harden. He is also ranked in the top 10 in rebounding and […]

Isaiah Thomas' Struggles in Los Angeles Continue

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Isaiah Thomas continues to struggle with his new team, as he shot 3-for-15, good for only seven points, and also had five turnovers. He did have five assists and contributed well to areas that didn't show on the stat sheet but it's evident he hasn't shaken off the rust from […]

Ivica Zubac Notches Double-Double In Minnesota

Los Angeles Lakers center Ivica Zubac scored 19 points and grabbed 11 rebounds off the bench on Thursday night. Just when you thought the rookie sensation was done in the NBA, head coach Luke Walton seems to trust him again. After trading away Larry Nance, Walton looked at Zubac to provide a towering presence that […]

Julius Randle Plays Well in Minnesota

Los Angeles Lakers power forward Julius Randle scored 23 points in a 111-119 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. He also added nine rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block while he was at it. He generally played well throughout the game until the final minutes, where he committed his three turnovers. He has the […]

Gary Harris And Jamal Murray Starting Thursday

Denver Nuggets guards Gary Harris (foot) and Jamal Murray (chest) will start Thursday night's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Both Harris and Murray were probable for this game, so this should come as no surprise. Owners can feel confident to fire up the two guards, as they should get even more minutes with Torrey Craig […]

Gary Harris is Probable Against Bucks

Denver Nuggets guard/forward Gary Harris (foot) is listed as probable for Thursday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. The injury is being called a bruised right mid-foot, but Harris is expected to suit up on Thursday. He had the same injury last month and it did not cost him any games. He should be out there […]

John Henson Won't Play Thursday

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center John Henson (hamstring) has been ruled out of Thursday's game against the Denver Nuggets. He will miss his third straight game on Thursday. The Bucks want to be cautious heading into the All-Star break. Thon Maker will likely draw the start with Tyler Zeller backing him up. Neither player can be trusted […]

Jamal Murray is Proable for Thursday

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (chest) is probable for Thursday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. He told reporters he is playing in Friday's Rising Stars Challenge "no matter what." He was listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Spurs and played 38 minutes in that contest. Afterwards he said he was in "constant pain" […]

Kenneth Faried Ruled Out Thursday

Denver Nuggets forward/center Kenneth Faried (personal) has been ruled out of Thursday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. It is unclear why Faried is away from the team, but it likely is because he was not dealt at the deadline. He's owed $13.7 million in 2018-19, but is not currently part of the Nuggets rotation. Faried […]

Torrey Craig is Not With The Team

Denver Nuggets guard/forward Torrey Craig (personal) is not with the team and is questionable to play against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday. He's not in the G-League either, so it is unclear why Craig is not currently with the Nuggets. Malik Beasley will see additional playing time if Craig does not join the team before […]

Kyrie Irving Catches Fire Entering All-Star Break

Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving was on fire on Wednesday despite falling to the Clippers. With 33 points, he shot 5-for-7 from downtown and 11-for-21 from the field. He also dished eight assists, but much like the Celtics performance in the fourth quarter recently, Irving went quiet. As we go into the All-Star break […]

Marcus Morris Posts Double-Double in 35 Minutes

Boston Celtics power forward Marcus Morris posted a double-double in Wednesday’s loss to the Clippers. He shot an efficient 3-for-4 from downtown and totaled 13 points and 11 rebounds. Morris continues to provide offense off the bench as the Celtics have struggled to find a rhythm. Averaging 24.9 minutes per game on the season, he […]

Kyle Kuzma Scores 23 Points In Loss To Pelicans

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma scored a team-high 23 points in a loss to the Pelicans on Thursday night. Coming off the bench, he also pitched in with five rebounds, an assist and a steal. He will have to play the second leg of their back-to-back versus the Minnesota Timberwolves in their last game […]

Joe Johnson Struggles In First Game As A Rocket

Houston Rockets forward Joe Johnson made his Rockets debut on Wednesday, scoring nine points on 2-for-9 shooting. Johnson struggled with his shot early and wasn't able to make a big difference for the Rockets, though he did play 31 minutes. The playing time should change after the All-Star break, as Eric Gordon (knee) and Trevor […]

James Harden Narrowly Misses Out On Triple-Double

Houston Rockets guard James Harden came up big for the Rockets in their Wednesday night victory over the Sacramento Kings, sending the Rockets into the All-Star break with a 44-13 record and sole possession of first place in the West. Harden scored 28 points on 7-for-19 shooting in the game. He also added nine rebounds […]

Jarell Martin Provides a Spark Off the Bench

Memphis Grizzlies power forward Jarell Martin logged 31 minutes off the bench on Wednesday against the Thunder, finishing with 17 points on 7-for-12 shooting. He's been relegated to the bench recently after JaMychal Green returned from injury, but Green was fighting an illness in the 121-114 loss and ended up playing just 19 minutes. Martin […]