Enes Kanter Scores 20 Points In Loss

New York Knicks center Enes Kanter had a nice night on the scoring front on Thursday, dropping an easy 20 points on 9-for-13 shooting. Kanter was unable to pick up the double-double in this one, but still pulled down seven boards in Denver. This was the first game of a back-to-back set, so Kanter might […]

Trey Burke Comes Out of Nowhere With Impressive Double-Double

New York Knicks point guard Trey Burke had probably the most impressive line of the night for the Knicks on Thursday, posting a nice double-double in his 28 minutes on the floor. Burke scored a season-high 18 points on 8-for-12 shooting while adding two rebounds and another season-high 11 assists in the losing effort to […]

Michael Beasley Drops 21 Points Off the Bench

New York Knicks forward Michael Beasley got some extra opportunity in Denver with guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (rest) missing Thursday's game against the Nuggets as part of his recovery plan. Beasley was effective as a scorer, racking up a very efficient 21 points (6-for-8) with one three-pointer made in his 28 minutes of action. He […]

Courtney Lee Picks up Four Steals in Denver

New York Knicks shooting guard Courtney Lee wasn't much of a factor in the points column on Thursday against the Nuggets but managed to contribute for owners elsewhere. Lee hit one of his two attempts from deep to finish with just seven points in addition to 3-for-6 shooting from the field in this one. However, […]

Russell Westbrook Has An Amazing Game

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook had an explosive game on Thursday night against the Washington Wizards. Westbrook scored 46 points, shooting 19-for-29 from the field, and also going 7-for-10 from the charity stripe. He also recorded six rebounds and six assists in the contest. The month of January has been very good for […]

Wayne Ellington Splashes Six Three-Pointers

Miami Heat shooting guard Wayne Ellington provided a spark with his hot shooting Thursday night against the Sacramento Kings. Ellington was moved back to his usual bench role with point guard Goran Dragic (knee) returning from injury, but that didn't stop the Man with the Golden Arm from leading the bench in scoring. Ellington poured […]

Goran Dragic Scores 23 Points In Return

Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic (knee) picked up where he left off in Thursday night's loss to the Sacramento Kings. Dragic posted a team-high 23 points on 8-for-15 shooting with three three-pointers, three rebounds, one assist and one steal. Dragic returned from a two-game absence due to a sore knee and did not seem […]

Hassan Whiteside Fouls Out In 27 Minutes

Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside fouled out with under a minute remaining in Thursday night's last-second loss to the Sacramento Kings. Whiteside picked up his sixth foul on a moving screen in the final seconds, ultimately costing Miami the game. Overall, he finished with only eight points on 3-for-10 shooting and 13 rebounds. He is […]

Jimmy Butler Remains Out Thursday Night

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Jimmy Butler (knee) will sit Thursday night against the Golden State Warriors. This will mark Butler's fourth straight game out with a knee injury. In his absence, Nemanja Bjelica will start for the fourth straight game and has played admirably. Over the last three games, Bjelica has averaged 11.7 points, 7.3 rebounds […]

Gary Harris Available Against The Knicks

Denver Nuggets guard/forward Gary Harris (foot) will be available to play Thursday night against the New York Knicks. Harris was listed as questionable coming into the game, but ultimately feels good enough to play. Being available does not necessarily mean Harris will play his normal minutes, making him a risky option for DFS contests. Guards […]

Kristaps Porzingis Will Return Thursday

New York Knicks power forward Kristaps Porzingis (knee) will play Thursday night against the Denver Nuggets. Porzingis only missed one game with a sore knee but will return Thursday as expected. Michael Beasley will return to the bench but is always a solid option when Porzingis misses a game. Porzingis is a risky option, as […]

Tim Hardaway Jr. Out Thursday

New York Knicks guard/forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (undisclosed) has been ruled out of Thursday night's game against the Denver Nuggets. There are no details circulating as to why Hardaway is sitting, but it is most likely a maintenance day as the Knicks enter the first night of a back-to-back. Forward Lance Thomas will likely bump into […]

Rodney Hood Ruled Out Ahead Of Friday Night

Utah Jazz shooting guard Rodney Hood (leg) has already been ruled out a day before Friday night's game against the Toronto Raptors. Hood will miss his fourth straight contest with a lower leg contusion, and the fact he was ruled out a day in advance is a bit concerning. Guard Alec Burks will continue to see […]

Zach Randolph Starting Thursday

Sacramento Kings power forward Zach Randolph (knee) is back in the starting lineup Thursday night against the Miami Heat. Randolph was probable Tuesday night but not activated on the lineup, so his return comes at no surprise. The Kings have been using a resting "system" for their veterans in order to get more run for […]

Kristaps Porzingis is Expected to Play Thursday

New York Knicks forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (knee) is expected to return to the lineup against the Denver Nuggets on Thursday. He did not play Tuesday versus Golden State after tweaking his knee on Monday. This could be a game-time decision call, so owners should check back for more information later. If Porzingis does not play, […]

Patrick Patterson is Questionable on Thursday

Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Patrick Patterson (wrist) is questionable to play against the Washington Wizards on Thursday. He picked up the injury when he fell on Tuesday. The MRI came back clean and Patterson practiced on Wednesday. He went through shootaround but still has some soreness. This is likely headed towards a game-time decision call. […]

Zach Randolph is Probable on Thursday

Sacramento Kings forward/center Zach Randolph (knee) is listed as probable for Thursday's contest against the Miami Heat. He was expected to play on Tuesday, but head coach Dave Joerger forgot to activate him on the official lineup sheet. Skal Labissiere (shoulder) is also probable, but could see less minutes with Randolph back in the lineup.

Tyler Johnson Ruled Out Thursday

Miami Heat guard Tyler Johnson (ankle) will not play against the Sacramento Kings on Thursday. He was upgraded to probable on Wednesday, but the Heat have decided to be cautious with Johnson. Head coach Erik Spoelstra said he's making good progress and they hope to give him a couple of more days. Wayne Ellington and […]

Goran Dragic Expected to Play Thursday

Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic (knee) is probable for Thursday's contest against the Sacramento Kings. Dragic will "try to play" but has missed the last two games with a knee issue. He'll warm up with the intent to play, but it sounds like a game-time decision. He's expected to return barring any setbacks, and his […]

De'Aaron Fox is Probable on Thursday

Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox (abdominal) is listed as probable for Thursday's contest against the Miami Heat. The MRI came back negative, so Fox is expected to suit up against Miami. Garrett Temple is a rest candidate with Fox back in the lineup. George Hill should be back in the rotation after resting last […]

Kyrie Irving Cools Down but Gets the Win in LA

Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving took a step down from his atmospheric offensive production that he had on Wednesday night against the Clippers. He still scored 20 points, but after posting 40 and 33 points in his previous two games, the decrease was still significant. It continues the unfortunate trend for fantasy managers where […]

Harrison Barnes Disappointing in Loss to Houston

Dallas Mavericks small forward Harrison Barnes missed both of his three-pointers and shot 5-for-12 overall on Wednesday in a 104-97 loss at home to the Houston Rockets. Barnes started the game coming off of a nice 20-point, 10-rebound double-double against Washington on Monday. He ended up being passive on the boards as well with only five rebounds […]

Dirk Nowitzki Logs Season-Low 15 Minutes Against Houston

Dallas Mavericks power forward Dirk Nowitzki logged a season-low 15 minutes in Wednesday's 104-97 home loss to Houston, managing just seven points on 2-for-7 shooting. The game got out of hand for the Mavs after half time and the German ended up getting only four minutes in the second half. Head coach Rick Carlisle said […]

Yogi Ferrell Provides a Spark off the Bench for the Mavs

Dallas Mavericks point guard Yogi Ferrell was great off the bench in Wednesday's loss to Houston, shooting 6-for-9, including 4-for-5 from deep, on his way to 19 points. He had only one turnover in 32 minutes and recorded four rebounds and four assists. Ferrell has gotten at least 30 minutes of playing time in six […]

Wesley Matthews Scores Season-High 29 Points on Wednesday

Dallas Mavericks shooting guard Wesley Matthews was one of the team's few bright spots in Wednesday's 104-97 loss to the Houston Rockets. He made half of his 14 three-point attempts on his way to a season-high 29 points. Matthews went 10-for-18 overall from the floor and filled the rest of his stat sheet with five […]

Dennis Smith Jr. Struggles Versus Rockets

Dallas Mavericks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. cooled off on Wednesday against the Houston Rockets, shooting only 3-for-11 and settling for just 11 points in 30 minutes. He had averaged over 20 points per game in the previous four outings and was a disappointment for fantasy owners and the team as well. Smith added six […]

Trevor Ariza Pours in 23 Points Against the Mavs

Houston Rockets small forward Trevor Ariza found his scoring touch again in Wednesday's win over Dallas, getting 23 points on 8-for-17 shooting, making five of a season-high 14 attempts from deep. Ariza had scored just three points in the previous game, which was his first one after a two-game suspension. He also managed four rebounds, […]

Chris Paul Takes a Back Seat in Rockets Win

Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul had one of his quietest games of the season on Wednesday against the Dallas Mavericks, scoring only 12 points in 30 minutes and recording a season-low four assists. Paul scored only from deep and the charity stripe, going 3-for-12 with his shooting. The Rockets still ended up as comfortable […]

Eric Gordon Breaks a Slump with Multiple Treys

Houston Rockets shooting guard Eric Gordon bounced back well from a shooting slump he had over a couple of games. Amazingly, the league's reigning three-point champ didn't make a single shot from deep, missing 16 attempts straight. He managed to end the shocking streak in the middle of the second quarter in Dallas, sinking his […]

Clint Capela Grabs his 22nd Double-Double of the Season

Houston Rockets center Clint Capela scored 16 points and grabbed 13 boards to record his 22nd double-double of the season in Wednesday's road win over the Dallas Mavericks. The Swiss big man missed only one of his eight field goal attempts and went 2-for-4 from the line. There was room for a couple of blocks […]