Travis Shaw Returning To Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers signed free-agent third baseman/first baseman Travis Shaw to a minor league deal on Tuesday. The 30-year-old had 30-plus home runs and a 3.5 fWAR in 2017 and 2018 with Milwaukee but slumped badly in 2019 and was sent to the minors for most of that season. The left-handed slugger posted a .717 […]

Jaylen Brown With Big Showing Against Denver

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown scored 27 points on 11-for-20 shooting in Tuesday's game against the Denver Nuggets. In addition, he grabbed five rebounds and dished out five assists. Brown was 5-for-10 from three. He'll face the Hawks on Wednesday, a team that has held opponents to the second-lowest percentage from three and the 13th-most […]

Tristan Thompson Pulls Down 12 Rebounds

Boston Celtics center Tristan Thompson scored nine points on 3-for-4 shooting in Tuesday's game against the Denver Nuggets. In addition, he grabbed 12 rebounds. Thompson was 3-for-4 from the charity stripe. He'll play the Hawks on Wednesday, who allow opponents to grab the 18th-most rebounds in the NBA while shooting the 17th-highest percentage from two-point […]

LeBron James Records Double-Double In Win Over 'Wolves

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James finished with 30 points, 13 rebounds, seven assists, and one block in 38 minutes during Tuesday's win over the Wolves. LeBron will now have to shoulder more of a load going forward with Anthony Davis sidelined due to an Achilles injury. The 36-year-old has been sensational recently, recording a […]

Michael Porter Jr. Held Scoreless

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. didn't score in Tuesday's loss to the Boston Celtics, going 0-for-8 from the field and 0-for-5 from deep. Porter did manage to grab seven rebounds and dish out three assists. He blocked a shot as well. He'll face the Wizards on Wednesday, who allow opponents to shoot the seventh-highest […]

Dennis Schroder Records 24 Points

Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder compiled 24 points, one rebound, three assists, one block, and four steals in 32 minutes during the win over the Wolves on Wednesday. Schroder is averaging 13.9 points per game this season but has been a little streaky all throughout the 2020-21 campaign. What's encouraging is that he's dropped […]

Anthony Edwards Drops Career-High 28 Points

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Anthony Edwards finished with a career-high 28 points in Tuesday's loss to the Lakers. The forward also added seven rebounds, five assists, two blocks, and one steal in 34 minutes. Edwards has been averaging 14.3 points per game so far in his rookie year, but he's now posted at least 18 points […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Racks Up 34 Points With Monster Line

Milwaukee Bucks power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo came up two assists shy of posting his second straight triple-double in Tuesday night's loss to the Toronto Raptors. Antetokounmpo scored a game-high 34 points to go along with 10 rebounds, eight assists, five steals, two blocks, two threes and five turnovers. He shot 11-for-20 from the field and […]

Mike Conley Questionable Against Clippers

Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley (hamstring) is considered questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Clippers. Conley has missed his previous five games, so this designation is a step in the right direction. If the veteran remains out, look for Donovan Mitchell to continue to see an increase in usage at the point, with Jordan Clarkson […]

Luguentz Dort Drops 23 Points

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Luguentz Dort finished with 23 points, six rebounds, three assists, and one steal in 37 minutes during Tuesday's loss to the Blazers. Dort is only averaging 12.1 points per game this season but has now posted at least 15 points in the past four games. The forward is on a mini […]

Pascal Siakam Has Double-Double In Win Over Bucks

Toronto Raptors power forward Pascal Siakam put up a solid line in the team's Tuesday night win over the Milwaukee Bucks. Siakam scored 23 points to go along with 13 boards, six assists, two threes, one steal and two turnovers. He struggled with his shot in the game, connecting on just 8-of-23 from the field. […]

Damian Lillard Goes For 31 Points

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard went for 31 points, seven rebounds, 10 assists, and two steals in 37 minutes during Tuesday's win over the Pelicans. Lillard has posted at least 29 points in six of the past seven games and is averaging a stellar 29.2 points per game this season. The guard also has […]

Fred VanVleet Drops 33 Points With Seven Assists

Toronto Raptors point guard Fred Vanvleet scored a team-high 33 points in Tuesday night's 124-113 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. VanVleet shot 12-for-22 from the field in the game and hit five threes. He also had seven assists, four rebounds, two steals and four turnovers. VanVleet has now topped 30 points in three of his […]

Enes Kanter Grabs 21 Rebounds

Portland Trail Blazers center Enes Kanter finished with eight points, 21 rebounds, and one assist in 33 minutes during Tuesday's win over the Thunder. Kanter has been filling in well recently due to Portland's other centers being injured. The 28-year-old has secured double-digit rebounds in 11 of the last 12 games while also getting a […]

Kawhi Leonard Upgraded To Questionable Against Utah

Los Angeles Clippers guard/forward Kawhi Leonard (leg) has been deemed questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Jazz. The veteran has missed his previous two games while working his way back from a left leg contusion. If he can go on Wednesday, he will serve as the team's top option on the offensive end, making him […]

Nicolas Batum Out Against Utah

Los Angeles Clippers forward Nicolas Batum (concussion) will sit out of Wednesday's matchup against the Utah Jazz. The veteran suffered the injury during Friday's win over the Chicago Bulls and will now miss his second straight game as a result. The 32-year-old is having his best season in years, averaging nearly 10 points per outing […]

Kevon Looney Out Again On Wednesday Evening

Golden State Warriors forward/center Kevon Looney (ankle) won't suit up against the Heat on Wednesday night. The 25-year-old has missed his previous seven contests while dealing with a sprain. With James Wiseman (wrist) also out against Miami, Draymond Green should continue to get a bump in minutes at the center position, with Juan Toscano-Anderson, who […]

James Wiseman To Miss Another Game On Wednesday

Golden State Warriors center James Wiseman (wrist) will not play on Wednesday against the Heat. The rookie will miss his ninth-straight outing as he continues to deal with the pain associated with his sprained wrist. While there were rumors that he was ready to make his return as early as last week, the team will […]

Pirates Sign Lefty Tyler Anderson

The Pittsburgh Pirates signed free-agent left-hander Tyler Anderson to a one-year major league contract worth $2.5 million on Tuesday. Anderson has made 82 starts over five big league seasons with the Rockies and Giants and should enter spring training with a spot in the team's starting rotation. The other four members of Pittsburgh's staff have […]

Goran Dragic Out Again On Wednesday

Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic (ankle) is listed as out for Wednesday's matchup against Golden State. The veteran didn't travel with the team for its upcoming West Coast road trip, so there is a chance that he will be out longer than expected. With five absences under his belt already, Kendrick Nunn should continue to […]

Otto Porter Remains Out On Wednesday

Chicago Bulls forward Otto Porter (back) will not play on Wednesday night against the Pistons. The veteran has been dealing with spasms and has missed his previous seven games as a result. With Lauri Markkanen (shoulder) also out of the equation, the team will rely heavily on rookie Patrick Williams and Thaddeus Young. Both should […]

Shake Milton Still Not Ready To Return

Philadelphia 76ers guard Shake Milton (ankle) is still not ready to return ahead of Wednesday's game against Houston. The 24-year-old has been dealing with a sprain, an injury that has forced him to miss his previous three games. With Milton out of the mix, Furkan Korkmaz and Matisse Thybulle should continue to see additional minutes. […]

Cale Makar Listed As Game-Time Decision On Tuesday

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar will be a game-time call as his team plays a road contest versus the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday. The electric blueliner looks like he could very well miss his second straight game as he's currently dealing with an upper-body injury. Makar presence is always much appreciated on the Colorado […]

Mackenzie Blackwood Gets Green Light

New Jersey Devils goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood will make his first start in almost a month as his team makes the trip across the river to face the New York Rangers on Tuesday. The 24-year-old hasn't played a game since January 19th after missing an extended period of time due to Covid-19. Blackwood has been excellent […]

Tristan Thompson To Start Against Nuggets

Boston Celtics forward/center Tristan Thompson will start Tuesday night against the Denver Nuggets with Daniel Theis (finger) sidelined. Thompson was the expected fill-in starter and will be a good stream option for fantasy managers in need of rebounds while Theis remains out. Robert Williams III should also see some run off the bench and offers […]

Brett Anderson Agrees To Terms With Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers have agreed to a one-year, $2.5 million deal to bring back free-agent left-hander Brett Anderson, ESPN's Jeff Passan reported on Tuesday. The club has not confirmed the deal, which is pending a physical. Anderson is 33 years old and returns to Milwaukee and can make an additional $1 million in incentives. Anderson […]

Ilya Sorokin Starts For Islanders On Tuesday

New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin will make his first start in over a month as his team looks to take down the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday. The rookie netminder, who last took the crease in a 5-0 loss to the Rangers on January 16th, enters the contest with a 3.65 goals-against average and a […]

Joel Embiid Probable To Play Wednesday Night

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (back) is listed as probable Wednesday against the Houston Rockets. Embiid was available play Monday night, but then was a last-minute scratch as he continues to deal with back tightness. Embiid seems to have needed the rest day and will likely give it a go on Wednesday. Embiid's return will […]

Anthony Beauvillier Returns To Lineup On Tuesday

New York Islanders forward Anthony Beauvillier (lower body) will make his return to the lineup on Tuesday as his team travels to Buffalo to take on the Sabres. The 23-year-old has been on the shelf due to a lower-body injury since Jan. 24 and can be expected to jump back into the Isles top-nine forward […]

P.J. Tucker Questionable Against 76ers

Houston Rockets forward/center P.J. Tucker (quad) is listed as questionable to play Wednesday against the Philadelphia 76ers. Tucker missed Monday's contest against the Washington Wizards which led way for Danuel House Jr. to start. House has been a bit inconsistent this year, but posted 17 points, five rebounds, three assists, one three-pointer, one steal and […]