Thaddeus Young Continues Excellent Passing

Chicago Bulls forward Thaddeus Young has seen a sharp uptick in assists over the past three games. On Monday, he dished out eight of them, making it the third time in a row he's passed for at least that many. He also added 13 points on 6-for-10 shooting and grabbed eight rebounds. Young continues to […]

Lauri Markkanen Scores 30 Points Against Knicks

Chicago Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen scored a team-high 30 points in Monday's win over the New York Knicks. He was 11-for-18 from the field and made six three-pointers. Markkanen also added five rebounds, two assists, and a steal. Markkanen has now hit the 30-point mark in back-to-back games, fueled in large part by his increased […]

Immanuel Quickley Continues To See Minutes Increase

New York Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley played 30-plus minutes for the first time in his NBA career in Monday's loss to the Chicago Bulls. The rookie scored 16 points on 5-for-13 shooting during his time on the floor and added six rebounds and seven assists. It's beyond time for fantasy managers and the NBA community […]

Max Strus With 19 Points On Monday

Miami Heat forward Max Strus scored 19 points on 7-for-11 shooting in Monday's loss to the Charlotte Hornets, draining five three-pointers and adding in two rebounds as well. Strus had been seeing some additional minutes lately, but hadn't taken double-digit shot attempts in any game before this one. With Kendrick Nunn not playing for the […]

Malik Monk With 36 Points

Charlotte Hornets guard Malik Monk scored 36 points off the bench in Monday's win over the Miami Heat, going 11-for-18 from the field, including a 9-for-13 night from three. Monk also added five rebounds and two assists. This was not a normal game for Monk, who hadn't scored more than 18 points in a single […]

Cody Zeller With Double-Double Against Miami

Charlotte Hornets center Cody Zeller scored 19 points on 8-for-15 shooting in Monday's win over the Miami Heat. He also grabbed 12 rebounds and blocked a pair of shots. In Zeller's seventh game back, he posted his second double-double and now has grabbed double-digit rebounds in three of the last four games. With Bismack Biyombo […]

Monte Morris Draws Start Monday

Denver Nuggets point guard Monte Morris has been elevated to the starting five for Monday's contest versus the Pistons with Gary Harris (groin) unavailable. When Harris missed time earlier this year, head coach Michael Malone had opted to use Bol Bol as a starter, but Morris will instead be tabbed to start for the second […]

Fantasy Basketball Deep League Adds: Week 7

The deeper a fantasy league, the harder it is to hit a winner with your last few picks. It is also harder to find decent help from the waiver wire if your late-round picks don't do you justice. If you picked up a few stinkers, don't lose hope just yet. I will try to help […]

Eric Paschall In Line For Short-Term Increased Workload

Golden State Warriors power forward/center Eric Paschall figures to see an increased workload while James Wiseman (wrist) is unavailable when factoring in head coach Steve Kerr's history of utilizing small-ball centers. After playing just eight minutes Saturday due to a back ailment, Paschall has been tagged as probable to play in Tuesday's game versus Boston. […]

Jahlil Okafor Will Miss Monday’s Contest

Detroit Pistons center Jahlil Okafor (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game versus Denver due to a knee ailment. Consistent minutes have been hard to come by for Okafor, who hasn't topped the eight-point, seven-rebound outing that he put together back on Opening Night. Having delivered an unappealing 117 dRTG through his first 12 […]

Kevin Knox II Remains Out Of Knicks Rotation

New York Knicks small/power forward Kevin Knox II is not currently among the team's 10-man rotation, per head coach Tom Thibodeau. Despite that, Thibodeau indicated that Knox would not be heading to the G League bubble to get extended run, but would remain a bench cog that could eventually crack the rotation. Knox has delivered […]

Marcus Smart Faces 2-3-Week Absence With Calf Injury

Boston Celtics point/shooting guard Marcus Smart (calf) has been diagnosed with a strained left calf, which is expected to sideline him for around two to three weeks. Per Celtics head coach Brad Stevens, Smart was using crutches as recently as Monday to get around, which could complicate the return window for Boston's premier wing defender. […]

Nicolas Batum Earns Questionable Tag For Tuesday

Los Angeles Clippers small/power forward Nicolas Batum (groin) has been bumped up to questionable to play in Tuesday's contest versus the Nets as he battles a left groin contusion. Batum missed his first game of the season Sunday due to the ailment, with Patrick Patterson entering the starting five and shooting a perfect 5-for-5 from […]

Aaron Gordon Will Miss 4-6 Weeks Due To Ankle Sprain

Orlando Magic power forward Aaron Gordon (ankle) has been ruled out for the next four to six weeks due to the sprained left ankle that he sustained Sunday against Toronto. After blossoming with terrific stat lines during mid-January, Gordon had a rough finish to the month, shooting 30.8 percent over his last four games. It […]

Oklahoma City Sends Aleksej Pokusevski To G-League Bubble

Oklahoma City Thunder power forward/center Aleksej Pokusevski will be reassigned to the G-League bubble following Monday's game versus Houston. Pokusevski has consistently seen minutes off the bench for the Thunder, but he has struggled mightily from the field, shooting 24.7 percent overall, including 18.5 percent from deep. Pokusevksi was taken with the 17th overall pick […]

Jarrett Allen, Taurean Prince Join Starting Five Monday

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen and small/power forward Taurean Prince have been elevated to the starting lineup for Monday's matchup against Minnesota. With Andre Drummond (back) and Larry Nance Jr. (wrist) out of the mix, both Allen and Prince should see a hefty increase in both minutes and usage. Allen has acclimated himself nicely upon […]

Naz Reid To Come Off The Bench Monday

Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (wrist) will come off the bench against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday. Reid missed the past two contests and was questionable Monday, but will be available to play. The only difference is Reid will not be returning to his regular role and Ed Davis will get the start for the […]

Steven Adams Will Not Play Against Kings

New Orleans Pelicans center Steven Adams (calf) was officially ruled out against the Sacramento Kings on Monday. This was expected, as Adams was trending in the wrong direction after being downgraded to doubtful just hours before tip-off. Jaxson Hayes and Zion Williamson should see an immediate boost in value. Other players like Josh Hart and […]

Devin Booker Will Play Monday Against Dallas

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (hamstring) is set to return to game action against the Dallas Mavericks Monday night. Booker has missed the past week with a hamstring strain, but appears ready to go on Monday. There has not been a minutes restriction reported at this time, but expect the Suns to not overwork their […]

D’Angelo Russell Will Play Against Cleveland

Minnesota Timberwolves guard D'Angelo Russell (quad) will be available against the Cavaliers on Monday night. Russell has been dealing with a bruise but has been able to suit up in the team's previous two outings. He logged 30 minutes against Cleveland in the first of back-to-back contests, finishing with 19 points. With a discounted DFS […]

Nerlens Noel Available To Play Monday

New York Knicks forward/center Nerlens Noel (groin) is available Monday against the Chicago Bulls. Noel missed Sunday's game with a groin injury and was a game-time decision. After going through his pregame routine, Noel will be good to go on Monday. Whether or not Noel plays is a different story as head coach Tom Thibodeau […]

James Harden Probable On Tuesday Night

Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden (thigh) is probable heading into Tuesday night's matchup against the Clippers. The former MVP has been dealing with a contusion that forced him to sit during Sunday's loss to the Washington Wizards. With Harden back in the lineup, expect Kyrie Irving to see a small decrease in usage as well […]

James Wiseman Diagnosed With Sprained Wrist

Golden State Warriors center James Wiseman (wrist) will be re-evaluated in seven to 10 days after being diagnosed with a sprained left wrist. Wiseman was just starting to get into a groove after moving to the bench, but he must have picked up the injury on Saturday against the Detroit Pistons. Kevon Looney should get […]

LeBron James Will Play Against Atlanta

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) will suit up against the Hawks on Monday night. James has been dealing with the injury for quite some time but has managed to play through it. The veteran has performed well against the Hawks during his tenure in the league, averaging 27.6 points, 8.1 boards, and 7.3 […]

Terry Rozier Officially Ruled Out Monday

Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (ankle) has been officially ruled out for Monday's game against the Miami Heat. Rozier suffered a mild ankle sprain last game on Saturday and did not look like he would be able to play, but was listed as questionable. LaMelo Ball will get the start in the absence of Rozier […]

Anthony Davis Will Start Against Atlanta

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (quadriceps) is available heading into the matchup against Atlanta on Monday. Davis has been playing through the injury, so his presence against the Hawks isn't a huge surprise. The 27-year-old is averaging 19.6 points, 9.6 boards, and nearly three blocks against Atlanta throughout his career.

Steven Adams Downgraded To Doubtful Monday

New Orleans Pelicans center Steven Adams (calf) is now listed as doubtful to play Monday against the Sacramento Kings. Adams left Saturday's loss to the Houston Rockets with a calf strain and was originally questionable to play. The Pelicans will likely let Adams loosen up in warm-ups before making a final decision, but all signs […]

Larry Nance Jr. And Andre Drummond Ruled Out Monday

Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Larry Nance Jr. (wrist) and center Andre Drummond (back) are listed as out against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday. Nance has been dealing with a wrist injury which caused him to miss two games, but did play the past two games. Drummond, on the other hand, must have picked up the injury […]

Terry Rozier In Danger Of Missing Monday Night

Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (ankle) is questionable ahead of Monday's matchup against Miami. The 26-year-old suffered the injury on Saturday night against the Bucks, and though he hasn't been officially ruled out, things aren't looking good heading into the contest. If Rozier isn't in the lineup, expect LaMelo Ball to get the starting nod, […]

Trae Young Good To Go Against The Defending Champs

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (knee) will be available against the Lakers on Monday evening. The third-year man out of Oklahoma has been dealing with general soreness but feels good enough to give it a go against the defending champs. The 22-year-old has been on a roll, scoring at least 38 points in four of […]