Jimmy Butler Dealing With An Ankle Sprain

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler was forced to exit Friday's matchup against Indiana with a sprained ankle. He rolled his right ankle in the first quarter and was initially able to play through the injury, but Butler didn't see any action after the third quarter. He logged 28 minutes and had a great outing in […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Racks Up Career-High 44 Points

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continued his sensational campaign with a career-high 44 points in Friday's 128-125 overtime win against New Orleans. It was also a double-double performance for him as Gilgeous-Alexander notched 10 rebounds, and in 43 minutes of action, he managed to add six assists, two steals and one block to his […]

Tyrese Haliburton Notches Career-High 43 Points

Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton was in video-game mode throughout Friday's contest against Miami, delivering a career-high 43 points on 10-for-16 three-point shooting. Things got off to an ordinary start, but Haliburton exploded for 26 second-half points and led his squad to a 111-108 victory. He finished with 14-for-20 overall shooting from the field […]

RJ Barrett Posts Season-High 44 Points

New York Knicks guard/forward RJ Barrett had a special night on Friday against Chicago, shooting 14-for-20 from the field en route to a season-high 44 points. He hit 6-for-6 from deep and was 10-for-13 with his free throws. Incredibly, the Knicks couldn't turn Barrett's big performance into a victory, with the team blowing a three-point […]

Jaylen Brown Leads Boston Past Minnesota

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown had a spectacular fourth quarter against Minnesota on Friday, turning a tight game into a comfortable 121-109 victory by scoring 23 points in the final frame. He recorded the team's first 10 points of the quarter and the late spurt helped Brown to post his second-highest scoring total of the […]

Cole Anthony Nearly Gets A Triple-Double Off The Bench

Orlando Magic point guard Cole Anthony did his best Russell Westbrook impression on Friday by nearly posting a triple-double off the bench. He racked up 23 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists as the Magic demolished San Antonio 133-113. Anthony shot 8-for-10 from the field with a 4-for-4 record from deep and had three turnovers […]

Domantas Sabonis Hurts Right Hand

Sacramento Kings forward/center Domantas Sabonis missed the final few minutes of Friday's tilt against Washington with a right-hand injury. Before leaving, he managed to post his second consecutive triple-double with 20 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists. He became only the third Kings player ever to grab 10-plus rebounds in the first quarter. Sabonis, who […]

Thomas Bryant Gets Injured Late On Friday

Los Angeles Lakers center Thomas Bryant suffered a shoulder injury late in Friday's 134-130 loss to Charlotte. While going up for a shot, Bryant was hit on his right arm by Charlotte's Mason Plumlee and he left the court in pain after logging 33 minutes of action. The 25-year-old had eight points and a game-high […]

Luka Doncic Erupts For 50 Points Against Houston

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic scored a season-high 50 points in the win over the Houston Rockets. The 23-year-old did most of the heavy lifting for his team on Friday night, going 17-for-30 from the field while draining 50% of his attempts from deep. He also added 10 assists, eight rebounds, and three steals, with […]

Kawhi Leonard Scores 28 Points In Loss To Philly

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard scored a team-high 28 points in the loss to Philadelphia. He also added five assists and three rebounds. After suffering a setback with his knee early in the year, Leonard logged a season-high 34 minutes on Friday night, so fantasy managers have a reason to remain optimistic. While the […]

James Harden Compiles Career-High 21 Assists Versus Clippers

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden accumulated 20 points in the win over the Los Angeles Clippers. He also had a career-high 21 assists while adding 11 rebounds and a steal. Harden has only scored less than 19 points twice in his eight contests since returning from a lengthy layoff. Although his shooting percentages haven't been […]

Joel Embiid Scores 44 Points In Win Over The Clippers

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid helped his team overcome a 20-point deficit in the win over the Clippers on Friday. The big man looked good in this one, scoring 44 points and adding seven rebounds, three assists, two blocks, and a steal. After a semi-slow start to the 2022-23 campaign, Embiid has entered the MVP […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Has Game-High 26 Points On Friday

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo finished with 26 points in the loss to Brooklyn on Friday night. While the Freak scored below his season average, he shot the ball well, going 9-for-13 from the field and 8-for-11 from the charity stripe. He also added 13 rebounds, seven assists, and two steals. However, it wasn't enough, […]

Ben Simmons Barely Misses Triple-Double Against Bucks

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons finished just shy of a triple-double on Friday in the win over Milwaukee. He played 28 minutes, amassing 12 points on an efficient 6-for-9 shooting from the field, and added 11 rebounds, eight assists, and three steals. The 26-year-old got off to a rough start this season. However, he's beginning […]

Nicolas Claxton Drops 19 Points On Milwaukee

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton finished with 19 points on Friday in the win over Milwaukee. He also had eight boards, five assists, and three steals. Although the 23-year-old didn't have any blocks, he added another solid performance to his resume for the 2022-23 campaign. Claxton has averaged a career-high 11.6 points, 8.6 rebounds, and […]

Kyrie Irving Finishes Just Shy Of A Double-Double On Friday

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving finished with 18 points in 35 minutes on Friday versus Milwaukee. The multi-time All-Star had another rough shooting night, going 6-for-18 from the field while netting three of his seven tries from downtown. He also had nine rebounds, one shy of giving him a double-double, and six assists. The 30-year-old […]

Kevin Durant Leads Nets To Another Win

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant finished with 24 points on Friday in the win over Milwaukee. It wasn't Durant's best shooting performance, going 9-for-17 from the field and 2-for-6 from deep. However, he made up for it by adding six assists, five rebounds, one steal, and one block. The 2014 NBA Most Valuable Player is […]

Will Barton Listed Out On Friday

Washington Wizards guard/forward Will Barton (back) won't take the court Friday against Sacramento. The veteran is listed as out with lower back soreness. Barton had a pair of really nice outings only last week, but the team is starting to get healthy and his minutes have taken a big dip in the most recent games. […]

Deni Avdija Ruled Out For Friday

Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (back) has been ruled out for Friday's matchup with the Kings. He is having issues with his lower back and it already forced him to miss Thursday's clash with Utah. Corey Kispert made his 16th start of the campaign in Avdija's absence and is now set to benefit again on […]

Jock Landale Cleared For Action

Phoenix Suns center Jock Landale (concussion) is available to play Friday against Memphis. He has missed a couple of games this week after landing in the concussion protocol. The Australian big man has put in a couple of impressive performances this month, including his first double-double effort of the campaign. However, Landale is a fantasy […]

Josh Okogie Ready To Go Friday

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Josh Okogie (hip) is ready to play Friday against the Grizzlies. He is carrying a sore right hip and it forced him to miss Wednesday's battle with the Wizards. Because of the issue, Okogie was also limited to just 10 minutes in the previous game. The 24-year-old has gotten hurt at a […]

Cameron Payne Remains Out On Friday

Phoenix Suns point guard Cameron Payne (foot) will miss a fifth consecutive game Friday against Memphis. He is dealing with a right foot sprain and it's helped Duane Washington Jr. to re-enter the rotation. With that said, it's very tough for any point guard to produce fantasy value with Chris Paul healthy in Phoenix, and […]

Michael Porter Jr. Returns With A Minutes Restriction

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (heel) will return from a 13-game absence on Friday versus Portland but will play with a minutes restriction. Porter Jr. has missed multiple weeks with a left heel strain, so it's completely understandable that the team won't want to push him too hard in his first game back. A […]

Jamal Murray Good To Go Friday

Denver Nuggets points guard Jamal Murray (knee) has shaken off a questionable tag and is set to play Friday against Portland. He is managing a left knee issue and Murray missed the previous game. The 25-year-old has had a very up-and-down ride in recent games, which is a sign that he isn't feeling completely comfortable […]

Delon Wright Will Return To Action Friday

Washington Wizards point/shooting guard Delon Wright (hamstring) has been cleared to take part in Friday's contest vs. the Kings, paving the way for his first game action since Oct. 25 due to a right hamstring strain. Wright is likely facing a minutes cap in his return, but even to begin the year, he scored between […]

Terry Rozier Earns Questionable Designation For Friday

Charlotte Hornets shooting guard Terry Rozier (hip) has been listed as questionable to play in Friday's contest vs. the Lakers due to a right hip contusion that has kept him sidelined for the past two outings. Rozier's absence has coincided with the team getting both LaMelo Ball and Gordon Hayward back in the mix, while […]

Memphis Lists Desmond Bane Questionable To Play Friday

Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard Desmond Bane (toe) has been upgraded to questionable for Friday's contest vs. the Suns, as he works his way back from a sprained right big toe. Bane, who hasn't suited up since Nov. 11, took part in shootaround Friday, despite previously being expected to miss even more time due to the […]

Atlanta Upgrades Clint Capela To Questionable For Friday

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (calf) has been deemed questionable to play in Friday's contest vs. the Pistons as he works his way back from a right calf strain. Capela has missed three straight and four of Atlanta's last five games, allowing Onyeka Okongwu to take on a larger role in the frontcourt. Capela is […]

Evan Mobley, Lamar Stevens Questionable For Friday

Cleveland Cavaliers power forward/center Evan Mobley (knee) and small forward Lamar Stevens (knee) have been deemed questionable to play in Friday's game vs. Toronto. Mobley has not missed a game this season en route to averaging 14.8 points and 9.1 boards as a staple of the Cavs' starting five, while Stevens has missed the past […]

Khris Middleton Unlikely To Suit Up For Friday’s Contest

Milwaukee Bucks small forward Khris Middleton (knee) has been listed as doubtful to play in Friday's game vs. Brooklyn as he battles a sore right knee. Middleton has missed each of Milwaukee's three prior outings and has not looked himself during seven appearances in 2022-23, coming off an MCL sprain that ended his previous campaign. […]