Chris Paul Out Again On Saturday Evening

Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (heel) is out for Saturday's contest against Utah, marking his nine-consecutive absence due to right heel soreness. Without a definitive return date for Paul, Cameron Payne should continue to replace him. The 28-year-old has averaged 18.5 points, 6.9 assists, and 1.0 steals while shooting an efficient 42.9% from deep in […]

Alperen Sengun Upgraded For Meeting With OKC

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (groin) is probable for Saturday's meeting with Oklahoma City. The 20-year-old didn't play on Friday night versus Atlanta because of a groin issue, allowing Bruno Fernando to get the start and finish with seven points, three rebounds, and one block. The Rockets will certainly be happy to get Sengun back […]

Bruno Fernando Out On Saturday

Houston Rockets center Bruno Fernando (knee) is out on Saturday versus OKC for maintenance purposes. The 24-year-old played on Friday night against Atlanta for the first time in over a month after being sidelined with a knee injury. Alperen Sengun (groin) didn't suit up for that one, so Fernando got the start and finished with […]

Josh Richardson Remains Out Versus The Lakers

San Antonio Spurs guard Josh Richardson (ankle) won't play on Saturday versus the Lakers, marking his third-straight absence because of a sprained ankle. Keita Bates-Diop (ankle) is also out, so Romeo Langford, Zach Collins, and Malaki Branham should see the most work from off the bench. However, none of the three are reliable fantasy producers.

Keita Bates-Diop Out On Saturday Night

San Antonio Spurs forward Keita Bates-Diop (ankle) won't suit up on Saturday against the Lakers. The 26-year-old seemingly sprained his left ankle on Friday in the first of back-to-back meetings with Los Angeles, ending his night after only three minutes on the court. Bates-Diop has averaged only 7.4 points, although he's doubled that in his […]

Anthony Davis Questionable Versus San Antonio

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (calf) is questionable for Saturday's rematch against the Spurs. With LeBron James (adductor) returning on Friday following a five-game layoff, it's possible Davis gets the night off to finally get some rest. That said, if A.D. isn't available, Wenyen Gabriel may replace him in the lineup. Gabriel has averaged […]

LeBron James Probable For Rematch With Spurs

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (adductor) is expected to play on Saturday for the second of consecutive meetings with the Spurs. The multi-time MVP returned on Friday night following a five-game absence. He logged 33 minutes in that one, finishing with 21 points, eight rebounds, three steals, and a block. James did have nine […]

Shake Milton Goes Close To A Triple-Double

Philadelphia 76ers guard Shake Milton led the charge in Friday's 107-99 win over Orlando, posting a near triple-double with 24 points, nine rebounds and a career-high 10 assists. He also notched a steal and a block while shooting 7-for-13 from the field with a 4-for-7 record from downtown. Following a rash of injuries, Milton has […]

Jerami Grant Explodes For Career-High 44 Points

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant was on fire against the Knicks Friday night, scoring a career-high 44 points in a 132-129 overtime win. He hit 10-for-20 from the field with a 3-for-7 effort from the deep, and Grant was also a very busy man at the foul line, shooting 21-for-28. Unfortunately, he didn't find […]

Kevin Durant Finishes A Losing Effort With 36 Points

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant had a 36-point outing Friday against Indiana, but the team was still forced to take another loss. Brooklyn got taken down 128-117 despite Durant adding nine rebounds and eight assists with two blocks. His shooting didn't go particularly well from deep, as Durant finished 3-for-12 with the three-ball, but he […]

Bam Adebayo Scores Season-High 38 Points

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo was a massive problem for the Wizards on Friday, scoring a season-high 38 points on 15-for-22 shooting in a 110-107 win. He added 12 rebounds for his ninth double-double of the campaign and also dished out three assists. Adebayo has averaged fewer than 20 points a night this season, so […]

Trae Young Goes Off For Season-High 44 Points

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young produced a season-high 44 points in Friday's losing effort against Houston, shooting 13-for-28 from the field and 4-for-10 from outside with a 14-for-18 record at the charity stripe. Dejounte Murray supported him with 39 points, but the rest of the crew had a very disappointing evening. Young added five […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Can't Be Stopped By Cavs

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo ran amok against the Cavaliers on Friday, easing his way to 38 points on 13-for-20 shooting in a 117-102 win. He had a nice night from outside with a 2-for-3 effort and hit 10-for-14 at the foul line, whilst adding nine rebounds, six assists and two blocks with three turnovers […]

Josh Giddey Flirts With A Triple-Double

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Josh Giddey had a near miss on a triple-double Friday, completing a 123-119 overtime win against Chicago with 10 points, 13 rebounds and nine assists. He also had one block with five turnovers in 38 minutes. Giddey shot an underwhelming 5-for-13 from the field, but his scoring wasn't really needed as […]

Brandon Ingram Suffers A Toe Injury

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram left Friday's loss to Memphis with a big toe strain. He featured for just 18 minutes in the matchup, posting eight points with three rebounds and three assists. It was an encouraging start to the game from Ingram, but sadly the injury ruined his night. Trey Murphy III started […]

Anthony Davis Posts Double-Double On Friday

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis finished with a game-high 25 points during the win over the Spurs. LeBron James (groin) returned from a five-game absence. However, Davis wasn't messing around on Friday, as he went 10-for-13 from the field while adding 15 rebounds, three blocks, and a steal. The 29-year-old was once again listed […]

LeBron James Logs 33 Minutes In Return

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (groin) logged 33 minutes in Friday's win over San Antonio. James missed his previous five games with a strained groin. However, he looked decent in his return, finishing the night with 21 points off 8-for-17 shooting from the field while adding eight boards, five assists, three steals, and a […]

Bojan Bogdanovic Injures Right Knee On Friday

Detroit Pistons forward Bojan Bogdanovic (knee) was injured late in the loss to Phoenix. Torrey Craig stepped on Bogdanovic's foot in the fourth quarter, causing the veteran to twist his knee. He hit the floor in obvious pain and walked off the court with a noticeable limp. Fortunately, he reported postgame that the injury wasn't […]

Jaden Ivey Dealing With Knee Soreness

Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey (knee) didn't play in Friday's loss to the Suns. The rookie is currently plagued by right knee soreness, so his status for Sunday's showdown against Cleveland is up in the air. With Cade Cunningham (shin) out for the foreseeable future, the Pistons may be shorthanded versus the Cavs if Ivey […]

Jarrett Allen Exited Friday's Game Against Milwaukee

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (hip) exited Friday's game against Milwaukee with a right hip injury. He didn't return. The 24-year-old has already missed time this year due to injury, and it's likely he may sit out some more moving ahead because of his latest ailment. If that's the case, Evan Mobley will likely slide […]

Gordon Hayward Out Indefinitely

Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward (shoulder) is out indefinitely due to a fracture in his left shoulder. He missed Friday's game against Minnesota with what was believed to be a contusion. However, the news is much worse, so Hayward will have further examinations to determine his options. The 32-year-old has averaged 16.3 points, 4.4 assists, […]

Pascal Siakam Moving Closer Toward Returning

Toronto Raptors forward/center Pascal Siakam (adductor) is cleared to resume contact and practiced in full on Friday. However, he'll remain out for Saturday's game against Dallas. The 28-year-old has had a fantastic season, averaging a career-high 24.8 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 7.7 assists in nine games. Although it may take Siakam a game or two […]

Dalano Banton Questionable Against Dallas

Toronto Raptors guard Dalano Banton (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's encounter with the visiting Mavericks. With Fred VanVleet (illness) also questionable, Banton should be in line for more work. The 23-year-old has played well this season. However, he's averaged 16.0 points, 2.0 steals, and 1.0 blocks in two starts. If VanVleet remains out, Banton should […]

Fred VanVleet Questionable For Saturday's Meeting With Mavs

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet (illness) is questionable ahead of Saturday's matchup against the Dallas Mavericks. The 28-year-old didn't play on Wednesday versus Brooklyn due to a non-COVID-related illness, and neither did Dalano Banton (ankle). As a result, Malachi Flynn got the start but finished with only eight points on a rough 3-for-12 shooting effort. […]

Scottie Barnes Out On Saturday Versus The Mavs

Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (knee) will miss his second straight game on Saturday versus the Mavericks. Pascal Siakam (adductor) is also out, while Fred VanVleet (illness) is questionable. As a result, Gary Trent Jr., Malachi Flynn, and OG Anunoby may remain the primary contributors on the scoring end against Dallas.

Maxi Kleber Expected To Play Against The Raptors

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Maxi Kleber (back) is expected to suit up for Saturday's meeting in Toronto. The 30-year-old has averaged 4.5 points and 3.6 rebounds in 24 minutes per game this season. As a result, Kleber's return won't send shockwaves through the Mavs' rotation, although Dwight Powell and Christian Wood may see fewer minutes. However, […]

Killian Hayes Cleared To Play

Detroit Pistons guard Killian Hayes (calf) has been cleared to play in Friday's game against the Phoenix Suns. The young guard should have plenty of chances with the Pistons extremely shorthanded. He'll draw the start alongside Rodney McGruder, Isaiah Livers, Bojan Bogdanovic, and Marvin Bagley III on Friday. Hayes has put together some strong games […]

Jaden Ivey Won't Play On Friday

Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Phoenix Suns. This is bad timing with the Pistons already shorthanded at guard. The rookie guard is dealing with right knee soreness, so this could very well be a multiple game absence. In the meantime, Killian Hayes, Hamidou Diallo and […]

Kelly Oubre Jr. Finishes With 28 Points

Charlotte Hornets forward Kelly Oubre Jr. has been asked to pick up the slack on offense with the team shorthanded. On Friday, Oubre knocked down 10-of-21 field goal attempts for 28 points with six rebounds and three steals in the win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. This was another nice outing by Oubre who has been […]

Anthony Edwards Scores 25 Points In Loss

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards has been hot from beyond the arc lately. In fact, Edwards has at least 10 3-point attempts in four of Minnesota's last five games. He continues to shoot triples at a high rate and it's working for him right now. On Friday, Edwards finished with 25 points, five rebounds, and […]