Michael Beasley's Production Hurt by Tim Hardaway Jr.'s Return

New York Knicks forward Michael Beasley has been on fire lately but seemed to be slowed down by guard/forward Tim Hardaway Jr.'s (leg) return on Friday. Beasley only scored 13 points in Minnesota, shooting 6-for-8 from the field. He was just as effective as usual in terms of efficiency, but the opportunity was not there […]

Kyle O'Quinn has Solid Performance in Minnesota

New York Knicks center Kyle O'Quinn put up a serviceable line against the 'Wolves on Friday, finishing with a clean 12 points on 5-for-7 shooting. O'Quinn also racked up six boards in the loss and didn't hurt owners anywhere, either, with zero turnovers committed. He has been pretty decent lately to start off 2018. The […]

Spencer Dinwiddie Just Misses a Triple-Double Against the Hawks

Brooklyn Nets point guard Spencer Dinwiddie followed up his 31-point performance against the Raptors with a dud against Detroit, but followed that dud up with a monster line on Friday against the Hawks. Dinwiddie went off in Atlanta, hitting three three-pointers to score 20 points in 29 minutes. Dinwiddie was also commanding the offense like […]

DeMarre Carroll Returns to Action on Friday

Brooklyn Nets forward DeMarre Carroll (knee) had a productive night on Friday, sinking three triples to finish with an efficient 13 points (5-for-9) against the Hawks. Carroll played well against his former team and helped secure the win with his four rebounds and three assists. The Junk Yard Dog was playing some scrappy defense in […]

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson Scores 14 Points in Atlanta

Brooklyn Nets forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson had a decent showing on Friday against the Hawks, scoring 14 points on 6-for-14 shooting. Hollis-Jefferson turned the ball over three times in his 29 minutes, but did help owners out with six rebounds, three assists and a steal in this one. RHJ's lines won't often jump off the screen […]

Allen Crabbe Comes Down to Earth After Two Hot Performances

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Allen Crabbe cooled off on Friday, as he scored 10 points on 3-for-10 shooting, including two treys against the Hawks. Crabbe was coming off back-to-back 20-point games in which he shot over 50 percent in both, but he looked more like his typical self in this one. Crabbe added five rebounds, two […]

Isaiah Canaan is Probable on Friday

Phoenix Suns point guard Isaiah Canaan (groin) is probable to play against the Houston Rockets on Friday. He's missed two straight games, but was upgraded to probable for Friday's contest. Canaan only tends to see about 20 minutes on the court, so he's not expected to have a minutes limit. He's averaging 9.1 points, 4.5 […]

Josh Jackson Doubtful on Friday

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Josh Jackson (groin) is doubtful to play against the Houston Rockets on Friday. Jackson said he doesn't think he'll be able to take the court against Houston. It sounds like he'll be joining Marquese Chriss (hip) on the sidelines for Friday's contest. Groin injuries can be difficult because of the high risk […]

Stephen Curry Ruled Out Friday

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (ankle) has been ruled out of Friday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. There is a "solid chance" Curry returns to action on Saturday against the Toronto Raptors. Curry practiced on Thursday, but the Warriors want to be cautious and hold him out one more game. Shaun Livingston will […]

Evan Turner is Questionable on Friday

Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Evan Turner (illness) is questionable to play against the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday. Turner scored 18 points in 32 minutes during Wednesday's loss to the Houston Rockets. If Turner can't play on Friday, Maurice Harkless and Pat Connaughton could see increased minutes on the wing. Head coach Terry Stotts may […]

Damian Lillard Expects to Play Friday

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (calf) is expected to play against the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday. Lillard had 29 points, eight assists, five rebounds, two steals and one triple in 32 minutes when he returned to action on Wednesday. He hasn't suffered any setbacks and should be penciled into all lineups going […]

Marco Belinelli Ruled Out Friday

Atlanta Hawks guard/forward Marco Belinelli (ankle) has been ruled out of Friday's contest against the Brooklyn Nets. This game marks the first time Belinelli has missed a game this season. He's played in each of the Hawks first 41 contests. Tyler Dorsey and Malcolm Delaney are expected to split Belinelli's playing time on Friday. Belinelli […]

Stanley Johnson is Questionable Against Bulls

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Stanley Johnson (hip) is listed as questionable to play against the Chicago Bulls on Saturday. He did not practice on Friday but returned from a five-game absence on Wednesday. He was held scoreless in 20 minutes and finished with five rebounds, one assist and two steals. He appears to have aggravated his […]

Anthony Davis Questionable Against Blazers

New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Anthony Davis (ankle) is questionable to play against the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday. When asked about playing on Friday, Davis said: "I'm feeling a lot better. We'll see when the time comes." It's looking like Davis is headed towards a game-time decision on Friday. Dante Cunningham will likely draw another […]

Gary Harris Ruled Out on Friday

Denver Nuggets guard/forward Gary Harris (personal) has been ruled out of Friday's contest against the Memphis Grizzlies. According to T.J. McBride, Harris is "back home dealing with personal issues." Luckily, the issues are "nothing that will keep him out an extended amount of time." Harrison Wind reported that Harris may not play on Saturday against […]

Nikola Mirotic Expected to Play Saturday

Chicago Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic (illness) is expected to play against the Detroit Pistons on Saturday. He practiced on Friday after missing the last two games with a stomach bug. He's cooled off since his red-hot start but is still averaging 7.4 points and 7.0 rebounds per contest. It could be his last game with […]

Zach LaVine Will Start on Saturday

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (knee) will make his season debut on Saturday against the Detroit Pistons. LaVine will play with the starting unit, but will be on a 20-minute limit. The Bulls will likely keep LaVine on a minutes limit and hold him out of back-to-back contests for the foreseeable future. He will have […]

DeAndre Jordan is Questionable on Saturday

Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (ankle) is questionable to play against the Sacramento Kings on Saturday. Jordan dunked on Skal Labissiere in Thursday's victory and twisted his ankle when he came down on Labissiere's foot. He attempted to return after halftime, but eventually left to the locker room after playing just 11 minutes in […]

LaMarcus Aldridge Leads Spurs In Scoring Against Lakers

San Antonio Spurs power forward LaMarcus Aldridge led San Antonio with 20 points in the team's 93-81 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. Aldridge posted just four rebounds in the loss, well below his season average of 8.6, though he's unlikely to repeat that poor performance on Saturday against the Nuggets, as […]

Lou Williams Scores 30 Points On Thursday

Los Angeles Clippers guard Lou Williams got the start against the Sacramento Kings on Thursday and responded once again. Williams scored 30 points, only one game removed from his career-high 50 that he had against the Golden State Warriors. He was relatively accurate shooting, going 10-for-24 from the field and 5-for-12 from downtown. In addition, […]

DeAndre Jordan Leaves Game with Sprained Ankle

Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (ankle) suffered a sprained ankle during Thursday's win over the Kings. Before the injury, Jordan logged 11 minutes and scored eight points on a perfect 4-for-4 from the field. He also managed to pull down seven rebounds despite his limited time on the court. It wouldn't be unreasonable for him […]

Blake Griffin Secures Double-Double on Thursday

Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin recorded a double-double in the win over the Sacramento Kings on Thursday. Griffin appeared healthy and free from any residual effects from the concussion suffered last weekend by playing 33 minutes. He dropped 18 points and was decent shooting the ball, finishing the night going 5-for-14 from the field […]

DeMar DeRozan Has Rare Off Night on Thursday

Toronto Raptors shooting guard DeMar DeRozan couldn't really get it going on the scoring side of things against the Cavs, putting up a suppar 13 points on a poor 5-for-13 shooting. DeRozan did splash three triples home and was finding his teammates with a team-high eight assists, but he wasn't his usual self at all […]

Jonas Valanciunas Dominates the Glass in Blowout Win

Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas was a beast on Thursday against the Cavs, picking up a double-double in just 18 minutes. Valanciunas scored a stellar 15 points on 6-for-9 shooting, hitting 3-for-4 from the line. JV was a force under the basket, yanking down 18 boards in the impressive win. You never know what to […]

Fred VanVleet Scores Career-High 22 Points Against Cleveland

Toronto Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet was the driving force behind the Raptors impressive win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday. VanVleet connected on six of his eight three-point attempts to score 22 points in 24 minutes of action. He also chipped in with four rebounds, four assists and a steal in this one while […]

Jakob Poeltl Posts Double-Double With Three Blocks

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl was doing a lot of damage in the paint being Jonas Valanciunas' understudy on Thursday. Poeltl went home with 12 points and 12 boards in his 25 minutes against Cleveland. He also showed some quick hands on defense, swatting three shots in the blowout victory. The Austrian continues to show […]

C.J. Miles Wets Four Triples in Fill-In Start

Toronto Raptors guard/forward C.J. Miles put forth a strong showing on Thursday, scoring 16 points with four treys, shooting 6-for-12 from the field. Miles also added five boards and two assists in this one, as he played an integral part in taking down the Cavs. Power forward/center Serge Ibaka will be back against the Warriors […]

Norman Powell Gets it Going on Thursday

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Norman Powell played better on Thursday against the Cavaliers, scoring 14 points on 6-for-15 shooting, including two triples. Powell was also active on the glass, grabbing six rebounds in his 27 minutes. He also threw in three assists for good measure, while blocking one shot on the other side of the floor. […]

Pascal Siakam Plays Well With Serge Ibaka Sitting

Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam had a solid game against Cleveland on Thursday, scoring a clean 16 points on 7-for-10 shooting. Siakam was effective in the paint, pulling in eight rebounds in his 23 minutes. P-Skills also showed some court vision in this one, sending out four dimes, while coming away with one steal on […]

Blake Griffin And Milos Teodosic Will Play Thursday

Los Angeles Clippers power forward Blake Griffin (concussion) and point guard Milos Teodosic (foot) will return to the starting lineup Thursday night against the Sacramento Kings. Griffin suffered a concussion Saturday and missed the last two games, while Teodosic has been dealing with a lingering plantar fasciitis injury which sidelined him for most of the […]