Jusuf Nurkic Crushes The Rockets

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic feasted against the Rockets on Friday, helping the team to a 125-111 win with 27 points and a game-high 15 rebounds. He nailed his only attempt from deep and shot 12-for-17 from the field in 32 minutes of action, adding one assist and one steal to his line with […]

Rudy Gobert Has 20-20 Vision Against Lakers

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert recorded his first 20-20 game of the campaign as the team piled further misery on the Lakers with a 111-102 win. He scored 22 points with 7-for-11 shooting from the field and an 8-for-12 effort from the charity stripe and grabbed 21 rebounds. The French giant now boasts 16 career […]

Tyrese Maxey Posts Career-High 44 Points

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey went off for a career-high 44 points in Friday's 112-90 triumph over Toronto. He looked like he had popped straight out of a video game, nailing 15 of his 20 shot attempts and even hitting 9-for-12 from beyond the arc. Maxey also led the team with eight rebounds and […]

Caris LeVert Puts Up 41 Points Versus Boston

Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard Caris LeVert was in a groove Friday against Boston, shooting 12-for-21 from the field en route to 41 points. Donovan Mitchell also posted 41 points in a 132-123 overtime win, giving the Cavaliers multiple 40-point scorers for the first time since LeBron James and Kyrie Irving shined in Game 5 of […]

Cade Cunningham Scores Career-High 35 Points

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham had a career night on Friday against Atalanta, posting his new record with 35 points. He couldn't hit anything from deep but finished with a solid 14-for-23 record from the field and got a sniff of a triple-double by bagging nine rebounds and eight assists. Cunningham added a steal at […]

Deandre Ayton Injures His Left Ankle

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton logged just eight minutes in Friday's win over New Orleans because of a left ankle sprain. He got hurt when he came down from a shot attempt and landed on Jonas Valanciunas' foot. Ayton managed four points on 2-for-4 shooting with three rebounds before exiting. Bismack Biyombo covered Ayton on […]

CJ McCollum Expected To Suit Up Versus Phoenix

New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (finger) is expected to play on Friday against Phoenix, barring a setback during warmups. The 31-year-old has been riding a questionable tag heading into this one due to a sprained middle finger on his right hand. With Brandon Ingram (head) out and Zion Williamson (hip) uncertain to suit up, […]

Michael Porter Jr. Available On Friday Night

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (back) is available versus the Utah Jazz and will start. The 24-year-old got the night off against the Lakers on Wednesday to rest. Considering he entered 2022-23 coming off a season-ending back injury, Porter will sit sporadically moving ahead. The 2018 first-round pick is still having a fantastic year, […]

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Out Against The Jazz

Denver Nuggets guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (ankle) is out for Friday's meeting with the Utah Jazz. KCP has had a fanatic season, averaging 11.8 points, 3.8 boards, 3.0 assists, and 1.2 steals while shooting 50.0% from downtown. It's unknown how long he'll be out, so there's a chance he could be back for Sunday's game versus […]

Walker Kessler Won't Suit Up Versus Nuggets

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (illness) won't play on Friday against the Denver Nuggets. The rookie is under the weather, although fortunately, it's not COVID-related. Kessler has played well in his first five professional appearances, averaging 5.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks, including amassing a double-double in the season-opener. As a result, Udoka Azubuike […]

Rudy Gay Out Versus The Nuggets

Utah Jazz forward Rudy Gay (health and safety protocols) won't play on Friday against the Denver Nuggets. The 36-year-old has averaged only 5.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.2 assists this season, so his absence won't mean much for fantasy managers. However, it may indirectly open up some playing time for Collin Sexton, who has logged […]

Collin Sexton Available On Friday Night

Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (oblique) is available for Friday's clash with the Denver Nuggets. The 23-year-old has struggled this season, averaging 10.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.6 assists while shooting 30.0% from deep. Sexton has also logged a career-low 17 minutes in 2022-23, so fantasy managers should remain cautious until he turns things around.

Zach LaVine Won't Play Against San Antonio

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (knee) won't play on Friday against San Antonio. With Chicago playing its first of back-to-back games, LaVine will get a night off to rest and likely return for Saturday's meeting with the Philadelphia 76ers. As a result, Alex Caruso will take his place, with the 28-year-old averaging 4.5 points, 4.0 […]

Russell Westbrook Moved To The Bench

Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook will come off the bench on Friday against the Timberwolves. With head coach Darvin Ham looking to light a fire under the team's second unit, Westbrook is expected to lead the group for the foreseeable future. The 33-year-old has gotten off to a rough start to the 2022-23 campaign, […]

Spurs Waive Joshua Primo

The Spurs waived guard Joshua Primo on Friday night. The 19-year-old was selected with the No. 12 pick of the 2021 NBA Draft and averaged 5.9 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in 54 games. He also shot just 37.2% from the field and an even worse 30.2% from deep. The Spurs recently picked up […]

Darius Garland To Remain Sidelined Against Boston

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (eye) isn't available on Friday against the Celtics. The 22-year-old suffered a left eye laceration during the season-opener versus Toronto and hasn't been seen since. As a result, Dean Wade is expected to remain in the starting lineup. Wade scored 12 points and shot 4-for-7 from deep on Wednesday in […]

Cody Martin Sitting Again On Friday Evening

Charlotte Hornets guard Cody Martin (quadriceps) won't play on Friday night against Orlando. Martin will miss another one because of left quad soreness, with LaMelo Ball (ankle) and Terry Rozier (ankle) joining him on the shelf. As a result, Dennis Smith Jr., who's averaged 16.0 points, 8.5 assists, and 2.5 steals in his two starts […]

Terry Rozier Won't Play Against Orlando

Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's meeting with Orlando. The 28-year-old continues to deal with a sprained right ankle, costing him his previous two games. With Cody Martin (quadriceps) and LaMelo Ball (ankle) also not available, Dennis Smith Jr., who has averaged 16.0 points, 8.5 assists, and 2.5 […]

Zion Williamson Likely Out Versus Suns

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (hip, back) isn't expected to play against the Suns, the first of the team's three-game road trip. The 22-year-old took a hard fall late in Sunday's matchup against the Jazz, resulting in an injury to his right hip and lower back. Fortunately, there's a good chance he'll return on […]

Brandon Ingram Out For Next Three Games

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (head) won't be available for the team's three-game road trip, beginning on Friday against the Suns. The 25-year-old remains in concussion protocols after exiting Sunday's matchup against the Utah Jazz. The Pelicans are dealing with a slew of injuries heading into the meeting with Phoenix, with Herbert Jones (knee), […]

Kyrie Irving Scores Team-High 39 Points In Overtime Loss

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving put together a great all-around game in the team's overtime loss to the Dallas Mavericks. The superstar point guard registered 39 points, seven rebounds, four assists, three steals, and four blocks on 14-for-31 shooting. So far, his rebound, steal, and block numbers have been the best in his career. His […]

Luka Doncic Registers Monster Triple-Double In Brooklyn

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic had a monster game in an overtime win over the Brooklyn Nets. The 23-year-old superstar finished with 41 points, 11 rebounds, 14 assists, and three steals while shooting 14-for-28 from the floor. Doncic has been putting up video game-like numbers to start the season. He hasn't even scored less than […]

Stephen Curry Enjoys Another 30-Point Night

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry delivered yet again in the team's third win of the season. The former MVP collected 33 points, seven rebounds, nine assists, and one steal on 13-for-22 shooting and 7-for-14 from beyond the arc. That marks his fourth 30-point game in only five games so far. This was also his […]

Andrew Wiggins Collects Double-Double In Win

Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins registered his first double-double of the season in a 123-110 win over the Miami Heat. The former number-one overall pick dropped 18 points, 10 rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one block on 50% shooting from the floor overall. He continues to be another great glue guy for the […]

Bam Adebayo Has Big Night Versus Golden State

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo had his best game of the season so far. The 25-year-old cashed in 26 points, eight rebounds, one assist, four steals, and three blocks while shooting 76.9% from the floor. His scoring has been an up-and-down trend so far, but the rebounding and defensive numbers continue to flow. He'll be […]

Jimmy Butler Stuffs The Stat Sheet On Thursday

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler did a lot of everything in the team's 110-123 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night. He collected an impressive six steals to go along with 27 points, six rebounds, and eight assists. On top of that, he shot an efficient 8-for-13 from the floor and 4-for-7 from […]

Keegan Murray Scores 18 Points In His First Start

Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray received his first starting nod on Thursday night and delivered some solid numbers. The fourth overall pick finished the night with 18 points and six rebounds on 7-for-15 shooting overall and 3-for-8 from deep. In only three games so far, the rookie is putting up 17.7 points and 5.0 rebounds […]

Domantas Sabonis Falls One Assist Shy Of Triple-Double

Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis contributed in many ways other than scoring on Thursday night. In the 110-126 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, the 26-year-old put up 11 points, 11 rebounds, nine assists, and one steal across 31 minutes of playing time. He only attempted six shots as De'Aaron Fox, Keegan Murray, and Harrison Barnes […]

De'Aaron Fox Continues His Scoring Tear

Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox is currently in the top 10 in the league in terms of points per game. On Thursday night, he continued his hot start with 27 points, six rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block. He was very efficient as well, shooting 11-for-19 from the floor. While his great play […]

Desmond Bane Stays Hot Against Kings

Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane cashed in his second 30-point game in back-to-back games. He's been shooting above 70% from deep in these last two games. Against the Kings, the 24-year-old finished with 31 points, six rebounds, and four assists on 11-for-18 shooting overall and 6-for-8 from beyond the arc. So far, in the young […]