Jimmy Butler is Questionable on Saturday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Jimmy Butler (knee) is questionable to play against the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday. Head coach Tom Thibodeau said Butler is "close," but the final decision will be made after pre-game warmups. Butler has missed the last four games but appears to be on track to return on Saturday. DFS main-slate rosters will […]

Tomas Satoransky Will Start on Saturday

Washington Wizards guard Tomas Satoransky will draw the start at point guard against the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday. John Wall (knee) will be on the sidelines, which means Satoransky gets his first start of the season. He's come off the bench in each of his last 39 games. He's played 25 minutes twice this season […]

Tyler Johnson is Expected to Play Saturday

Miami Heat guard Tyler Johnson (ankle) is expected to rejoin the lineup against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday. Head coach Erik Spoelstra said "it's going in the right direction for [Johnson] to play" Saturday versus Charlotte. Johnson has missed five straight games but was listed as probable for Thursday's contest. Derrick Jones and Justise Winslow […]

Michael Carter-Williams Questionable Against Heat

Charlotte Hornets point guard Michael Carter-Williams (shoulder) is questionable to play against the Miami Heat on Saturday. MCW hasn't been too productive this season, but he has been durable. He's played in 33 straight games with the Hornets. He's been a reliable backup guard behind Kemba Walker. Julyan Stone and Malik Monk will see extended […]

Myles Turner is Questionable on Saturday

Indiana Pacers forward/center Myles Turner (elbow) is questionable to play against the Orlando Magic on Saturday. Turner has missed the Pacers last nine games but is close to returning. He was able to practice fully on Wednesday and Thursday this week. Domantas Sabonis has been starting for Turner but will lose some value once he […]

Reggie Bullock is Probable on Saturday

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Reggie Bullock (thumb) is probable to play against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday. He was listed as questionable on Friday but has been upgraded to probable. He's on track to return to the lineup on Saturday. Bullock's return will move Stanley Johnson back to the bench. Johnson had seven points and […]

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson Ruled Out Saturday

Brooklyn Nets forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (groin) has been ruled out of Saturday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. RHJ suffered the injury in Friday's loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. It's the second of a back-to-back set, so the Nets have decided to play it safe. Hopefully RHJ is able to get back on the court Tuesday […]

Mike Conley Will Miss Rest Of Season

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley (heel) will have surgery on his left heel, ending his season after having played in just 12 games. The news doesn't come as a huge surprise, as rumors had been swirling he would miss the rest of the year, but it was officially announced on Saturday via an email from […]

Marc Gasol Has Triple-Double Against Clippers

Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol put up a great stat line for the Grizzlies on Friday, but it wasn't enough to get the team past the Los Angeles Clippers. Gasol scored 13 points on 5-for-14 shooting and also pulled down 12 rebounds. He completed the triple-double by dishing out 10 assists. Gasol also had five […]

Dejounte Murray Leads Spurs In Rebounds On Friday

San Antonio Spurs point guard Dejounte Murray grabbed nine rebounds in Friday's loss to the 76ers. It was the third time in the four games since Murray took over the starting point guard role that he recorded at least seven rebounds. Murray also scored 10 points on 4-for-11 shooting. Since becoming the starting point guard, […]

LaMarcus Aldridge Is One Of Few Bright Spots In Spurs Loss

San Antonio Spurs power forward LaMarcus Aldridge scored a team-high 18 points on Friday as the Spurs lost to the 76ers 97-78. It was a disappointing performance by the Spurs, but Aldridge's 7-for-12 shooting night was a bright spot. Aldridge wasn't able to do much else, though, as he grabbed just three rebounds and blocked […]

Dennis Smith Jr. Leads Dallas In Assists On Friday

Dallas Mavericks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. passed for a team-high seven assists on Friday as the Mavericks fell to the Portland Trail Blazers. The rookie point guard also added 18 points on 7-for-14 shooting as he continues to assert himself more and more as the season rolls along. Smith pulled down four rebounds in […]

Harrison Barnes Leads Mavericks In Scoring Against Trail Blazers

Dallas Mavericks small forward Harrison Barnes led Dallas in scoring on Friday night as the Mavericks lost to the Portland Trail Blazers. Barnes scored 21 points on 6-for-15 shooting. He also pulled down a team-high seven rebounds. Barnes also dished out three assists and added a steal and a block in the game. Barnes has […]

Darius Miller Scores 20 Points Off The Bench On Friday

New Orleans Pelicans small forward Darius Miller came off the bench on Friday and had his highest scoring game since November with 20 points on 6-for-11 shooting. All six of those made shots were from behind the three-point line and only one of the shot attempts came from inside the arc. Miller has become a […]

Jrue Holiday Shoots Well Against Rockets

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday put together a nice all-around game to help the Pelicans beat the Houston Rockets on Friday. Holiday went 8-for-12 from the field, scoring a total of 21 points. He passed for seven assists as well, and recorded five rebounds. With DeMarcus Cousins (Achilles) out for the rest of the […]

Anthony Davis Leads Pelicans To Win Over Rockets

New Orleans Pelicans power forward Anthony Davis had a strong outing on Friday night as the Pelicans weathered a comeback attempt by the Rockets to beat their division rivals 115-113. Davis went 10-for-22 from the field on his way to a team-high 27 points. He also added 11 rebounds, five assists, and five blocks. With center […]

Eric Gordon Scores 27 Points Off The Bench Against Pelicans

Houston Rockets shooting guard Eric Gordon continues to show why he's one of the league's best sixth men on Friday, scoring 27 points on 10-for-15 shooting in a loss to New Orleans. When Gordon returned to the bench following James Harden's return, many expected that he would fall off, but he's now scored in double […]

James Harden Records Double-Double In Friday's Loss

Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden posted a double-double on Friday, scoring 23 points and dishing out 11 assists in the loss to New Orleans. It wasn't all good news for the MVP candidate, though, as Harden shot a disappointing 1-for-9 from three-point range. Harden also grabbed five rebounds and a pair of steals. Fantasy […]

Chris Paul Scores 38 Points In Loss To Pelicans

Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul scored 38 points in Friday's loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. Paul went a perfect 12-for-12 from the free throw line, including three charity shots late to close the gap to just a point. Paul's stellar performance wouldn't be enough for Houston, though. Along the way, the veteran guard […]

DeMarcus Cousins To Miss Remainder Of Season With Torn Achilles

New Orleans Pelicans center DeMarcus Cousins (Achilles) suffered a torn Achilles late in Friday's win over the Houston Rockets and will miss the rest of the season and the playoffs as a result. The injury happened as Cousins went to rebound a missed free throw, after which he landed awkwardly and went to the ground. A […]

Dario Saric Scores 15 Points With Two Threes

Philadelphia 76ers forward Dario Saric had a nice game on Friday, posting 15 points and eight rebounds, and he was also 2-for-4 from downtown, which is representative of his improvement on the season. Making only slight improvements in his counting stats in his sophomore year, he has taken big strides with his three-point efficiency and […]

Taurean Prince with Good Opportunity Against Wizards

Atlanta Hawks small forward Taurean Prince has an intriguing matchup against the Wizards on Saturday. Prince has played well as of late despite most of his team struggling, averaging over 15 points in two of his last three contests. With the Wizards giving up the most points to small forwards over the last 10 contests combined while […]

Joel Embiid Posts Double-Double

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid put up a double-double Friday night. With 18 points and 13 rebounds, Embiid continues to impress. He also dished out three assists and had a steal, but came up empty in the block department. With fantasy playoffs looming, look for Embiid to continue his dominance, as he’s slated to start […]

Ben Simmons Nearly Perfect from the Field

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons led his team to a win on the road in San Antonio. He was nearly perfect from the field, shooting 10-for-11 and totaling 21 points. Simmons also contributed five boards and seven assists to go with some defensive stats. A unique and generational talent, Simmons can pass like a […]

Nicolas Batum Starting To Find His Rhythm

Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Nicolas Batum produced one of his best all-around lines of the season against Atlanta on Friday. Batum scored 19 points on 6-for-10 shooting while making three from downtown. He also added four rebounds, eight assists, and one steal. In Batum's last eight games, he's averaging 14.2 points, 4.1 rebounds, 4.7 assists and […]

Kemba Walker Scores 29 Points In Win

Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker scored 29 points in a win over Atlanta on Friday. In 35 minutes, Walker went 10-for-22 from the field with five threes. Charlotte has played four games in the last seven days and Walker has lit up the stat sheet. Over the last week, Walker is averaging 24.2 points, 4.5 […]

C.J. McCollum Continues Solid Season

Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard C.J. McCollum had a solid all-around game Friday night versus the Dallas Mavericks. McCollum scored 20 points, shooting 9-for-14 from the field. McCollum also recorded five assists and four rebounds in the contest Friday. This season, McCollum has far exceeded his career averages for points, rebounds and assists. His career […]

Kristaps Porzingis Scores 19 Points with Three Blocks

New York power forward Kristaps Porzingis helped lead his team to victory on Friday, dropping an easy 19 points on 6-for-11 shooting, including three makes from deep. Porzingis was active on the glass as well, hauling down seven boards in the win. He also added two assists and a team-high three blocks in this one. […]

Enes Kanter Goes For 20 Points And 10 Rebounds On Friday

New York Knicks center Enes Kanter had another great scoring performance on Friday, matching his points total from his previous game the night before to score an efficient 20 points (8-for-10). Kanter was better rebounding the ball in Phoenix, pulling down a team-high 10 boards on the night. He did a little of everything in […]

Tim Hardaway Jr. Looks Fine in Return

New York Knicks shooting guard/forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (rest) returned from his one-game absence on Friday, looking as sharp as ever while scoring 15 points with one triple in his game-high 34 minutes of action. Hardaway chipped in a little across the board, putting up seven rebounds, four assists, two steals and one block in […]