Jarrett Allen Turns In Strong Double-Double In Win

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen played a huge part in the team's win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night. The 24-year-old was just five points shy of his career-high and four assists short of his first triple-double. He posted 24 points, 10 rebounds, six assists, and one steal while shooting a very efficient […]

Damian Lillard Drops 50 Points In Losing Effort

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard caught fire on Thursday night and dropped the 13th 50-point game of his career in a six-point loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The star point guard registered exactly 50 points on 16-for-28 shooting, 5-for-13 from beyond the arc, and 13-for-15 from the charity stripe. As shown by his 12 […]

Luke Kennard Won't Play Against Nuggets

Los Angeles Clippers guard Luke Kennard (calf) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Denver Nuggets. This game will be the third straight contest that Kennard has missed due to right calf soreness. His absence should mean that Norman Powell will get an expanded role off the bench. However, Terance Mann should start […]

Paul George Ruled Out For Friday

Los Angeles Clippers guard Paul George (hamstring) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Denver Nuggets. This marks the fourth game in a row that George has missed due to right hamstring tightness. It's unclear how long George is going to be sidelined as the Clippers haven't given a timetable for him. Nicolas […]

Damian Lillard To Play On Thursday

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (ankle) is available for Thursday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The superstar guard has been cleared to play despite dealing with a minor ankle issue. Anfernee Simons will go back to playing his normal role, but has played extremely well when Lillard has been out this season. Shaedon Sharpe […]

Ricky Rubio To Make Season Debut On Thursday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio (knee) is set to make his season debut against the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday. The 32-year-old has been out for over a year while he recovers from left ACL surgery. He'll likely be on a heavy minutes limit as the Cavs ease him back into action. He's worth stashing […]

Gary Payton II Available For Thursday's Game

Portland Trail Blazers guard Gary Payton II (ankle) is available for Thursday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. As expected, Payton will be on the court for this game despite dealing with a lingering ankle issue. He played 15 minutes in their last game, but didn't bring much to the table. Shaedon Sharpe and Keon Johnson […]

Reggie Bullock Moves Into Starting Five

Dallas Mavericks guard Reggie Bullock will move into the starting five for Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. The rest of the starting unit will remain unchanged from Tuesday's contest. In a corresponding move, Dwight Powell (hip) heads to the bench despite being cleared to play. There is no word on Powell being limited, […]

Joe Harris To Start On Thursday

Brooklyn Nets guard Joe Harris will move into the starting five for Thursday's game against the Boston Celtics. The veteran sharpshooter will look to help fill the void while Kevin Durant (knee) is sidelined. In 18 starts, Harris is averaging 10.3 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists this season. He is certainly worth a look as […]

Bobby Portis Moves Into Starting Five

Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis will slide into the starting five for Thursday's game against the Miami Heat. The Bucks will have both Portis and MarJon Beauchamp start during this game. This roster is shorthanded with Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee), Joe Ingles (knee) and Grayson Allen (ankle) all out. That being said, Portis is expected to […]

Jaylen Brown To Miss Thursday's Game

Boston Celtic guard Jaylen Brown (groin) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. The star guard will sit this game out after dropping 41 points on Wednesday. Head coach Joe Mazzulla mentioned that Brown could be sidelined for a week or two. That is not good news for the Celtics, but […]

Bam Adebayo Officially Returns On Thursday

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (wrist) is back in the starting five for Thursday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. The big man will return to the starting unit after missing one game due to right wrist issue. The expectation is that he'll have a full workload during Thursday's game. That being said, fantasy managers should […]

Gordon Hayward Unavailable On Thursday

Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward (hamstring) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Toronto Raptors. The veteran forward has already been sidelined basically a week because of this issue. Head coach Steve Clifford mentioned that Hayward is getting closer to a return. In the meantime, Jalen McDaniels will continue to start in the […]

Jaylin Williams To Play On Thursday

Oklahoma City Thunder center Jaylin Williams (ankle) will suit up for Thursday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. The rookie big man will be back in action after missing the last three games due to a sprained ankle. He'll draw a tough matchup against Joel Embiid during his first game back. That being said, Williams won't […]

Al Horford Rested On Thursday

Boston Celtics center Al Horford (back) will be rested Thursday versus Brooklyn. The C's are completing a back-to-back, so the team's decision to keep the veteran out of the contest doesn't come as a surprise. The 36-year-old hasn't played both games of a back-to-back situation all season. Robert Williams III and Grant Williams should handle […]

Marcus Smart Ready To Return Thursday

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (knee) is on track to return from a two-game absence Thursday against Brooklyn. He has been out with a left knee contusion but has come off the injury report ahead of Thursday's action. Smart's recent performances have been all over the place, but he is having a fine campaign, averaging […]

Jaylen Brown Questionable For Thursday

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (groin) is questionable for Thursday's matchup against the Nets. Brown had a superb night Wednesday against New Orleans with a season-high 41 points and 12 rebounds, but he revealed after the game that he also tweaked his groin in the contest. Jayson Tatum would be a usage monster with Brown […]

Bam Adebayo Probable On Thursday

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (wrist) looks set to return to the lineup Thursday against Milwaukee, with the team regarding him as probable for the game. He hurt his right wrist last weekend against Brooklyn and sat out Tuesday's matchup versus the Thunder, but it appears that Adebayo is now ready to play again. Adebayo […]

Kyle Lowry Misses Another Game Thursday

Miami Heat point guard Kyle Lowry (knee) will sit out a second consecutive game Thursday versus the Bucks. The veteran floor general is nursing a left knee problem and Gabe Vincent looks set for another start on Thursday. He produced 13 points with four rebounds and four assists in 39 minutes Tuesday against the Thunder. […]

Tyler Herro Sits Out Thursday's Action

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (Achilles) won't take the court Thursday against Milwaukee. He is dealing with left Achilles soreness and has already missed two of the last three games. Miami has managed to win without Herro, but he plays a massive part for the team, averaging 21.2 points, 6.0 rebounds and 4.4 assists for […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Won't Play On Thursday

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) will sit out Thursday's contest against Miami. The former MVP is getting the night off with a sore left knee following a 35-minute appearance against Atlanta on Wednesday. Giannis had only seven points against the Hawks and the performance came just one outing after he managed a measly nine […]

Buddy Hield Scores Season-High In Losing Effort

Indiana Pacers guard Buddy Hield led the team in scoring during a six-point loss to the New York Knicks on Wednesday night. The 30-year-old registered 31 points, eight rebounds, and one steal on 11-for-20 shooting from the floor and 7-for-15 from deep. Hield has been a consistent source of scoring and three-point shooting throughout the […]

Jalen Brunson Stays Red-Hot In Win Over Pacers

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson has been on a tear over the last five games and played an integral part in the team's 119-113 win over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday. The Villanova product finished with 34 points, three rebounds, and four assists while shooting 11-for-20 overall, 3-for-4 from beyond the arc, and 9-for-9 […]

Domantas Sabonis Powers The Kings To Blowout Win

Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis led the way yet again as the team grabbed a 20-point win over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday. The 26-year-old put up 25 points, 14 rebounds, and nine assists while shooting an efficient 75% from the floor on 12 attempts and 7-for-9 from the charity stripe. This has become an […]

Alperen Sengun Collects His First Career Triple-Double

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun got his first career triple-double on Wednesday in a loss to the Sacramento Kings. The second-year big man out of Turkey registered 10 points, 10 assists, 10 rebounds, and one steal. He shot 5-for-9 overall and missed his lone free throw attempt, but was able to achieve the triple-double in […]

CJ McCollum Catches Fire Against Boston

New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum posted his second 30-point game in a row and his sixth game this season of at least the same amount. During a loss to the Boston Celtics on Wednesday, the Lehigh product posted 38 points, four rebounds, four assists, one steal, and one block. He shot 15-for-24 from the […]

Jaylen Brown Posts Huge Double-Double In Win Over Pelicans

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown put up a season-high in a convincing 11-point win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday. The former lottery pick posted 41 points, 12 rebounds, and one block on 15-for-21 shooting from the floor, 3-for-6 from beyond the arc, and 8-for-9 from the charity stripe. Brown is currently averaging his […]

Deni Avdija Grabs 20 Boards Against Chicago

Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija put up a career-high for rebounds in a single game during a 100-97 win over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday. The 22-year-old registered nine points and three assists to go along with his 20 rebounds and shot 3-for-6 from the floor and 2-for-2 from the free-throw line. Avdija hasn't been […]

Zach LaVine Scores 38 Points In Losing Effort

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine did his best to carry the offense with DeMar DeRozan sidelined but the team still came up short to the Washington Wizards on Wednesday. The 27-year-old ended up with 38 points, five rebounds, two assists, and two steals on 15-for-28 shooting and 4-for-11 from deep. LaVine's been a top-50 fantasy […]

Kelly Olynyk To Miss At Least One Week

Utah Jazz forward Kelly Olynyk (ankle) will miss at least one week of action. The 31-year-old missed Tuesday's game and it appears this won't be a one-game absence. The organization is going to shut him down for a week while Olynyk recovers from his sprained left ankle. Walker Kessler should continue to start, while Olynyk […]