Andre Drummond Ejected In Third Quarter Of Defeat

Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond was tossed in the third quarter of Saturday’s loss to the Chicago Bulls after throwing the ball at the head of Bulls center Daniel Gafford following a lay-up that the rookie made over the league’s leading rebounder. Drummond played 19 minutes prior to his departure, finishing with nine points, four […]

Zach Lavine Drops Game-High 25 Points During Victory

Scoring did not come as easy for Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine as it has in his last handful of outings, but Lavine turned his 8-for-21 shooting performance -- which included going 1-for-9 from three-point range -- into a 25-point showing in Saturday’s win over the Detroit Pistons. The outing marks Lavine’s 21st time […]

Bruno Fernando To Miss Third Straight Game

Atlanta Hawks center Bruno Fernando has already been ruled out for Sunday’s contest versus the Brooklyn Nets due to personal reasons. While Fernando drew a start in eight of last nine appearances, he averaged just 13.6 minutes per contest in that span. Alex Len continues to have increased fantasy value with Fernando sidelined, even as […]

Garrett Temple, Wilson Chandler Both Questionable For Sunday

The Brooklyn Nets could be getting some significant assistance on the wing for Sunday’s game versus the Atlanta Hawks with both Garrett Temple and Wilson Chandler tagged as questionable to take the floor. Temple missed Friday’s game due to a right knee contusion, while Chandler sat out Friday due to a tight left hamstring. Should […]

JaMychal Green Questionable To Suit Up Sunday

Los Angeles Clippers power forward JaMychal Green has picked up a questionable designation for Sunday’s contest versus the Denver Nuggets due to a right knee contusion. Green has averaged 24.2 minutes on a nightly basis over his last six games, having reeled off a double-double as a reserve in two of his last four outings. […]

Jarrett Culver Stays Productive Against Rockets

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jarrett Culver continued his good start to 2020 with a 15-8-5 line against the Rockets on Saturday, shooting 6-for-14 from the field and 3-for-6 from outside. He also had four turnovers for a second consecutive game, which wasn't nice to see, but the youngster was one of only a few guys who […]

Hassan Whiteside Sidelined For Saturday’s Contest

Portland Trail Blazers center Hassan Whiteside has been ruled out for Saturday’s game versus the Milwaukee Bucks due to an illness. Whiteside’s absence marks his fourth of the season and first since Nov. 23, as Anthony Tolliver is likely to see an extended workload with him on the sidelines. Whiteside has been on an extraordinary […]

Marcus Morris, Dennis Smith Jr. Up In The Air For Sunday

New York Knicks power forward Marcus Morris and point guard Dennis Smith Jr. have both been deemed questionable to play in Sunday’s game versus the Miami Heat. Morris is dealing with a sore neck that has cost him each of the team’s previous three contests, while Smith has missed each of the last eight games […]

Gorgui Dieng Continues Good Spell As Starter

Minnesota Timberwolves center Gorgui Dieng played only 19 minutes as a starter in Saturday's blowout loss to Houston, but it was enough for him to deliver another solid line. He had a whopping four treys on his way to 14 points, eight rebounds, three assists, and one steal, shooting 5-for-7 overall from the field. Karl-Anthony […]

Pascal Siakam, Marc Gasol Questionable To Play Sunday

The Toronto Raptors could be receiving some much needed reinforcements for Sunday’s contest against the San Antonio Spurs with the duo of power forward Pascal Siakam and center Marc Gasol both receiving questionable designations. Head coach Nick Nurse wasn’t reassuring in his optimism concerning the status of either player, but their designation at least indicates […]

Isaiah Hartenstein Picks Up Nice Double-Double And Five Blocks

Houston Rockets center Isaiah Hartenstein had a big game on Saturday against the Timberwolves, finishing a 139-109 win with a nice 17-point, 15-rebound double-double and five blocks. He was a team-best plus-39 for the game, shooting 8-for-9 from the field and adding a pair of steals to his blocks on the defensive end as well. […]

Kyrie Irving On Track To Return Sunday

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving hasn’t suited up since Nov. 14, but that all appears to be coming to a close Sunday when the team faces the Atlanta Hawks. Irving has officially been given a probable designation as he makes his way back from a right shoulder impingement that has derailed his first season […]

Bradley Beal, Thomas Bryant Questionable To Play Sunday

The Washington Wizards could get back two key components of their roster for Sunday’s game versus the Utah Jazz in the duo of shooting guard Bradley Beal and center Thomas Bryant. Beal has missed each of the team’s past five games due to a leg injury, while Bryant has been on the shelf since Dec. […]

Russell Westbrook Posts Another 30-Point Game

Houston Rockets point guard Russell Westbrook recorded his second consecutive 30-point game on Saturday, finishing a huge 139-109 win over Minnesota with 30 points on 10-for-23 shooting. He did superbly at the line with a 9-for-10 record but struggled from deep by finishing just 1-for-5. Westbrook added 10 assists, six rebounds, and two steals. Hitting […]

James Harden Sinks Six Triples On His Way To 32 Points

Houston Rockets guard James Harden scored a game-high 32 points in just 28 minutes in Saturday's blowout win over Minnesota, shooting 6-for-11 from downtown and 8-for-17 overall from the field. He added 10 points from the charity stripe and finished things off with 12 rebounds, eight assists, and two steals. The Beard also posted a […]

Anthony Davis To Miss Saturday’s Contest

Los Angeles Lakers power forward/center Anthony Davis been ruled out for Saturday’s game versus the Oklahoma City Thunder due to a back/glute injury. Kyle Kuzma will enter the starting five in his place and will likely see a considerable workload with LeBron James and Danny Green both also sidelined. Davis sustained a scary fall during […]

Trae Young, De’Andre Hunter Both Questionable For Sunday

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young and small/power forward De’Andre Hunter have both picked up a questionable designation for Sunday’s game against the Brooklyn Nets. Young is dealing with left hamstring pain, while Hunter has pain in his right foot. Young has seen an immense offensive workload over the last five contests, but was slowed […]

Kyle Korver Ruled Out For Saturday’s Game

Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard Kyle Korver will be unavailable for Saturday’s contest versus the Portland Trail Blazers due to back soreness. Korver’s fantasy value has been intrinsically tied to the three-point shot this season, with 138 of his 170 field-goal attempts having come from behind the arc. At just 16.4 minutes per game -- which […]

LeBron James, Danny Green To Miss Saturday’s Game

The Los Angeles Lakers are in danger of being severely short-handed for Saturday’s contest against the Oklahoma City Thunder as both LeBron James and Danny Green have been ruled out. James is dealing with an illness, while Green is hampered with right hip soreness. Head coach Frank Vogel announced that Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Rajon Rondo […]

P.J. Tucker Ruled Out For Remainder Of Saturday

Houston Rockets small/power forward P.J. Tucker will miss the remainder of Saturday’s contest versus the Minnesota Timberwolves due to a shoulder injury that he sustained during the first half. Danuel House entered the starting five to kick off the second half in his place, as Tucker finished with one rebound in his two minutes prior […]

Markieff Morris Cleared To Return For Saturday’s Contest

Detroit Pistons power forward/center Markieff Morris has been given the thumbs up to return to action for Saturday’s game versus the Chicago Bulls following a seven-game absence due to a foot injury. His return likely caps the fantasy value of both Sekou Doumbouya and Christian Wood, both of whom have seen increased minutes with Morris […]

Derrick Favors, J.J. Redick Ruled Out For Saturday

The New Orleans Pelicans will be severely short-handed for Saturday’s contest versus the Boston Celtics as the duo of power forward/center Derrick Favors and shooting guard J.J. Redick will join point guard Jrue Holiday on the sidelines. Favors departed Friday’s game with a hamstring injury, paving the way for rookie Jaxson Hayes to collect his […]

Doug McDermott, Jakarr Sampson Fill In, Combine For 24 Points

With Indiana Pacers power forward/center Domantas Sabonis scratched due to a back ailment, the duo of Doug McDermott and Jakarr Sampson stepped in to collect 24 points during Friday’s win over the Chicago Bulls. Sampson drew the start and made all four field goals that he attempted, finishing with eight points and five rebounds across […]

Coby White Drops 23 Points Off Bench

Chicago Bulls point/shooting guard Coby White continued to be instant offense for the team’s second unit during Friday’s loss to the Indiana Pacers, sinking five made threes en route to a 23-point showing. For the first time since late November, White has scored in double figures in three straight games, having also added five boards […]

Zach Lavine Sinks Eight Triples, Drops 43 Points In Loss

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine remained scorching hot from the field during Friday’s defeat to the Indiana Pacers, finishing with 43 points on 14-for-23 shooting overall, including going 8-for-13 from long range. Lavine’s offensive eruption marks his eighth time going for 35 or more points in an outing this season, as he also added […]

Aaron Holiday Keys Second Unit With 19-Point Showing

Indiana Pacers point/shooting guard Aaron Holiday returned to a bench role for Friday’s victory over the Chicago Bulls, even as Malcolm Brogdon remained sidelined. Holiday was uber-efficient during his 30 minutes of action, shooting 8-for-9 from the field overall en route to a 19-point outing, while turning the ball over just once in juxtaposition to […]

Myles Turner Sets Season Highs With 27 Points, 14 Rebounds

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner became the focal point of the team’s frontcourt once Domantas Sabonis was ruled out just prior to tip-off, allowing Turner to turn in season highs in both scoring (27) and rebounding (14) during Friday’s win over the Chicago Bulls. The Bulls have been notoriously tossed around by opposing centers this […]

Jaxson Hayes Notches Second Straight Double-Double

New Orleans Pelicans center Jaxson Hayes was pressed into increased duty during Friday’s win over the New York Knicks after Derrick Favors departed early due to injury. Hayes’ 29 minutes of action led to his second consecutive double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds to his credit. Factoring in his 7-for-8 shooting performance and two […]

Elfrid Payton Ties Season High With Five Steals

New York Knicks point guard Elfrid Payton has taken the team’s starting point guard job and doesn’t appear to be relinquishing it anytime soon following another night of a stuffed stat sheet during Friday’s loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. Payton collected 15 points on 7-for-17 shooting, including seven assists, six rebounds and a season-high-tying […]

Taj Gibson Pours In Season-High 19 Points During Defeat

New York Knicks power forward/center Taj Gibson saw a larger role in the team’s offense during Friday’s loss to the New Orleans Pelicans with both Julius Randle and Marcus Morris unavailable. He finished a perfect 8-for-8 from the floor en route to a 19-point showing, which set a new season high. He also corralled eight […]