Jonas Valanciunas Scores 18 Points And Blocks Four Shots

Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas provided a solid line before fouling out in 27 minutes of action in the rough loss to the Pelicans on Friday. Valanciunas connected on 8-for-13 shooting overall en route to 18 points while hauling in eight rebounds with four blocked shots and adding a make from three with a steal. […]

Zion Williamson Scores A Team-High 24 Points On Friday

New Orleans Pelicans power forward/center Zion Williamson recorded a career and team-high 24 points on Friday. Williamson helped lead the charge as his club picked up the 28-point win over the Grizzlies. Williamson was again efficient from the floor as he made nine of 15 field-goal attempts and added six rebounds with three assists and […]

Brandon Ingram Scores 20 Points In Just 24 Minutes

New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward Brandon Ingram managed to do a bit of everything in the easy 139-111 win over the Grizzlies on Friday. Ingram tallied 20 points in just 24 minutes of action with this game getting out of hand in the third quarter, and he also added seven rebounds, four assists and a steal […]

Derrick Favors Grabs 10 Board In 20 Minutes Of Action

New Orleans Pelicans power forward/center Derrick Favors recorded seven points with 10 rebounds on Friday against the Memphis Grizzlies. Favors did fail to add a block to his line but did record a steal with an assist. Favors' quiet night was highlighted with playing just 20 minutes with this game getting out of control with […]

Tim Hardaway Jr. Sinks Four Triples During 15-Point Effort

Dallas Mavericks shooting guard/small forward Tim Hardaway Jr. finished with the second-highest shot total for his squad during Friday’s loss to the Houston Rockets, collecting 15 points on 5-for-12 shooting overall. Fortunately for Hardaway, his marksmanship from long range led to a 4-for-9 performance from behind the arc, as he is likely to see an […]

Seth Curry Leads Second Unit With 16 Points During Loss

Dallas Mavericks point/shooting guard Seth Curry moved back to the bench for Friday’s defeat to the Houston Rockets, a lineup shuffle forced by Luka Doncic’s absence. Curry’s offense role essentially remained unchanged, as he finished with 16 points (the second-highest on the squad) on 6-for-11 shooting overall, including 2-for-6 from long range. He added four […]

Russell Westbrook Extends Scoring Barrage With 32-Point Effort

Houston Rockets point guard Russell Westbrook delivered a scorching-hot conclusion to January during Friday’s win over the Dallas Mavericks, collecting 32 points on 13-for-28 shooting. In 11 contests during the month, Westbrook averaged 32.5 points per contest, the most that he has reeled off since March 2017. As has become old hat for Westbrook, he […]

James Harden Grabs Season-High 16 Boards In 35-Point Outing

Houston Rockets point/shooting guard James Harden returned to his elite form during Friday’s win over the Dallas Mavericks, putting together an eye-popping stat line of 35 points, 16 rebounds, six assists and four steals. The rebounds set a new season high and marked his most in a single contest since Dec. 31, 2016. Without Clint […]

Kristaps Porzingis Drops Season-High 35 Points In Double-Double

Dallas Mavericks power forward/center Kristaps Porzingis became the focal point of the team’s offense during Friday’s loss to the Houston Rockets due to the absence of Luka Doncic (ankle), and Porzingis took advantage by setting a new season high with 35 points on 12-for-20 shooting. His aggressiveness also led to new season highs at the […]

Serge Ibaka Records 21 Points During Victory

Toronto Raptors power forward/center Serge Ibaka exceeded the 20-point plateau for the third consecutive game during Friday’s win over the Detroit Pistons, the first time this season that he has reached that mark. With Marc Gasol (hamstring) out of the equation, Ibaka stepped into the starting five and logged 21 points, six rebounds and three […]

Derrick Rose Reaches 20-Point Mark In 14th Straight Game

Detroit Pistons point/shooting guard Derrick Rose recorded a team-high 21 points during Friday’s loss to the Toronto Raptors, shooting 9-for-16 from the floor overall, including 2-for-5 from long range. Rose has now reeled off at least 20 points in 14 consecutive contests, thereby elevating his value ahead of the Trade Deadline. While the remainder of […]

Andre Drummond Logs Ninth 20-20 Performance Of Season

Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond feasted on a Toronto Raptors interior that was sans center Marc Gasol for Friday’s contest, racking up 20 points and 20 rebounds across his 35 minutes. Not even six missed free throws and five turnovers could stunt Drummond’s huge evening, the ninth time this year that he has compiled at […]

Fred Vanvleet Flirts With Triple-Double During Win

Toronto Raptors point/shooting Fred Vanvleet fell just short of a second consecutive double-double during Friday’s victory over the Detroit Pistons, collecting 16 points, nine assists and eight rebounds across an efficient 35 minutes. Vanvleet tied the knot on a staggeringly impressive January from behind the three-point line, finishing 45.2 percent, his highest single month percentage […]

Pascal Siakam Records 12th 30-Point Outing In Victory

Toronto Raptors power forward/center Pascal Siakam recorded a game-high 30 points during Friday’s win over the Detroit Pistons, shooting an efficient 12-for-18 overall from the floor. In addition to the scoring, Siakam added seven rebounds and four assists to his stat line, nearly on pace with the season averages that have led to his first […]

Zach LaVine Finishes With 22 Points In Loss

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine posted 22 points, eight assists, two rebounds and one steal on 8-for-17 shooting from the field in Friday's 133-118 loss to the Nets. The 24-year-old wrapped up his terrific month with another effective night on the offensive end, highlighted by his 17th 20+ point performance of January. Overall through the […]

Spencer Dinwiddie Scores 20 Points In Victory

Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie finished with 20 points, seven assists, one rebound and one block on 7-for-14 from the field and 4-for-7 from three-point range in Friday's 133-118 victory over the Bulls. The 26-year-old produced his third consecutive 20-plus-point performance and 29th such game through 47 contests this season while leading the Nets as […]

Kyrie Irving Dominates Bulls With 54 Points

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving went off for a season-high 54 points on 19-for-23 shooting from the field, 7-for-9 from three-point range and 9-for-10 from the free throw line in Friday's 133-118 victory against the Bulls. Along with Irving's dominant scoring performance, the 27-year-old added five rebounds, five assists and one steal in 31 minutes […]

Mets Not Discussing Trades For Dominic Smith

The New York Mets currently don't have any active trade talks involving first baseman/outfielder Dominic Smith, according to sources. The assumption is that Smith would be a likely trade candidate now that the Mets signed first baseman Matt Adams on Friday. They also have All-Star Peter Alonso entrenched as the everyday starter at the position. […]

Delanie Walker Could Be Salary Cap Casualty

Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker could be a salary cap casualty this offseason. Walker, who will be 36 in 2020, has played in just eight games the last two seasons due to injuries for Tennessee and has just 25 receptions for 267 yards and two touchdowns in that span, could be nearing the end […]

Greg Olsen Will Consider Redskins

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen, who agreed to part ways with the Panthers, would consider signing with the Washington Redskins and reuniting with head coach Ron Rivera, according to a person familiar with the situation. The soon-to-be 35-year-old needs to consider if he'll continue playing, and he'll have broadcasting opportunities to fall back on […]

Browns Moving Forward With Odell Beckham Jr.

The Cleveland Browns want to move forward with Odell Beckham Jr. (abdomen), but how present he is during organized activities and the offseason program might go a long way in determining that. He had core surgery after the season ended, so it remains to be seen how much he'll take part in spring practices. Trade […]

Brandon Clarke Will Miss Friday Night Against Pelicans

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke (hip) will not play Friday against the New Orleans Pelicans. Clarke was going to have a much bigger workload with Jaren Jackson Jr. (suspension) serving his one-game suspension, but will not be able to suit up. Jonas Valanciunas has huge upside here while Jae Crowder and Kyle Anderson will see […]

Melky Cabrera Wants To Play Another Couple Years

Free-agent outfielder Melky Cabrera is interested in playing for another couple of years. Cabrera played in 133 games for the Pirates last season and was productive, hitting .280/.313/.399 with seven home runs and 47 RBI in 378 at-bats. The 35-year-old switch-hitter typically hits for a high average with his high-contact profile -- he's a career […]

Donte DiVincenzo is Questionable Against Nuggets

Milwaukee Bucks guard Donte Divincenzo (ankle) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Denver Nuggets. DiVincenzo has picked up his play lately and is worth owning in most standard leagues. The Bucks would likely use a committee approach to fill the void if DiVincenzo is unable to play. Wesley Matthews, Kyle Korver, and […]

Carmelo Anthony Won't Play on Friday

Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony (personal) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Anthony is grieving the loss of his friend and basketball legend Kobe Bryant. It's unclear whether or not Anthony will suit up for Saturday's game against the Utah Jazz. Trevor Ariza and Nassir Little will be […]

Kemba Walker Might Not Play Saturday

Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. It's the same knee that Walker had surgeries on in the past. The Celtics might take the cautious approach and let Walker sit this one out to rest up. Marcus Smart would likely be asked to jump into […]

Travis Kelce, Chris Jones Ready For Super Bowl

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (knee) and defensive tackle Chris Jones (calf) were full participants in practice for the third straight day on Friday and are not on the final injury report for the Super Bowl against the 49ers on Sunday. Neither player was in any danger of missing the big game this […]

Rui Hachimura Might Be Able to Play Saturday

Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura (groin) was able to practice on Friday and could return for Saturday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. He's been sidelined since late December, but has been increasing his activities in practice lately. Hachimura wasn't playing fantastic before the injury, but he's worth looking at in standard leagues. It's unclear whether […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo is Fine for Friday

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (shoulder) is fine for Friday's game against the Denver Nuggets. He didn't play in Tuesday's game due to a shoulder issue, but is reportedly good to go for this one. Ersan Ilyasova will head back to the bench and lose most of his streaming appeal with Antetokounmpo back in the […]

Luka Doncic Could Be Sidelined Two Weeks

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (ankle) could be sidelined two weeks or more. He suffered a right ankle sprain during Thursday's practice. It's reportedly similar to the one he suffered earlier in the season. There's a good chance that fantasy owners won't have Doncic back until after the All-Star break. Jalen Brunson, Seth Curry, and […]