Anthony Davis Tallies Fifth Double-Double In A Row

In Friday's 117-105 win over the playoff-contending Memphis Grizzlies, Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis picked up the second half of the season right where he left off the first with a dominating double-double performance. He did pick up a knock in the first quarter but was able to return in the second quarter and […]

LeBron James Makes A Season-High 11 Free Throws

Playing in his first game since the All-Star break, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James came out firing on all cylinders to kick off the second half of the season. In a 117-105 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night, James had 32 points on 10-for-17 shooting, seven assists, three rebounds, and two blocks […]

Daniel Theis Sets New Career Highs In Points, Rebounds

Boston Celtics center Daniel Theis had the best statistical game of his NBA career during Friday’s win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, feasting upon a frontcourt that was without Karl-Anthony Towns (wrist). Theis finished with new career highs with 25 points and 16 rebounds, needing just 28 minutes to pack the stat sheet. The 14 shot […]

RJ Barrett Fires Up 19 Shot Attempts In 27 Minutes

New York Knicks point/shooting guard RJ Barrett has had a seesaw rookie season, but during Friday’s loss to the Indiana Pacers, he was shooting and shooting often. Barrett finished with 17 points, his most since Jan. 14, but it came on 8-for-19 shooting, tying the third-most shots that he has gotten up in an outing […]

Bobby Portis Drops Team-High 19 Points Off Bench

New York Knicks power forward/center Bobby Portis led his squad in scoring for the first time in over two months during Friday’s loss to the Indiana Pacers. Interim head coach Mike Miller deployed the hot hand, allowing Portis to collect 19 points on 6-for-11 shooting overall as a reserve, including going 3-for-5 from behind the […]

T.J. Warren Collects Game-High 27 Points During Win

Indiana Pacers small/power forward T.J. Warren may have been a game-time decision for Friday’s victory over the New York Knicks, but his decision to suit up seemed like a no-doubter as he dropped a game-best 27 points on 10-for-21 shooting. Warren closed out the first half last week with a 35-point barrage, as his role […]

Domantas Sabonis Kicks Off Second Half With Double-Double

Indiana Pacers power forward/center Domantas Sabonis made a habit of collecting double-doubles during the first half of the 2019-20 season -- 41 of them in fact. He opened the second half during Friday’s win over the New York Knicks with 24 points and 13 rebounds, picking right back up where he left off prior to […]

Frank Ntilikina Records Team-High 32 Minutes In Defeat

New York Knicks point/shooting guard Frank Ntilikina re-entered the starting lineup for Friday’s loss to the Indiana Pacers and logged a team-best 32 minutes, across which he did not commit a turnover. His 14 points on 5-for-11 shooting marked his highest scoring output since Jan. 8, as he also added two rebounds, two assists and […]

Brad Keselowski Is A Must-Start In Las Vegas

Brad Keselowski is a virtual lock to have a solid finish on Sunday. At Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Keselowski hasn't finished outside the top 10 since 2012. Since 2013, Keswlowski has a mind-blowing average finish of third. Since Team Penske made the move to Ford, Keselowski hasn't had a finish at Vegas lower than seventh […]

Serge Ibaka Has Another Efficient Night With 16 Points

Toronto Raptors center Serge Ibaka amassed 16 points, six rebounds and one block in 26 minutes during Friday's 118-101 win over the Suns. The 30-year-old is averaging a career-high 16.1 points per game this season along with 52 percent shooting from the field. The veteran has scored 16 points or more in eight of the […]

Denny Hamlin Should Be Avoided In Las Vegas

Denny Hamlin is coming off one of the biggest emotional roller-coaster wins of his career, going from the elation of winning the Daytona 500, then worrying about the Ryan Newman news, then finally being able to celebrate mid-week. Hamlin won't have long to celebrate, however. While he seems to always have speed at Las Vegas […]

Kyle Lowry Seals Double-Double For Fifth Straight Game

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry finished Friday's 118-101 win with 13 points, five rebounds, 10 assists and one steal in 34 minutes of play. This was the fifth straight game the veteran has produced stellar stats, which includes four double-doubles and one triple-double in that span. The former Villanova Wildcat is averaging 19.6 points and […]

Deandre Ayton Returns From Injury And Secures Double-Double

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton returned to the court in Friday's 118-101 loss to the Raptors after an ankle injury kept him sidelined for nearly two weeks. The big man was effective right away, finishing with 17 points, 10 rebounds, one block and one steal in 36 minutes of play. This was the 2018 top […]

Kevin Harvick Should Be A Favorite In Las Vegas

Kevin Harvick rolls into Las Vegas Motor Speedway following a successful 2019 season at the track. In two races at Vegas last season, Harvick both started and finished inside the top five. In fact, Harvick had the highest driver rating in both races as well. Over the past two seasons at Las Vegas, Harvick has […]

Kelly Oubre Jr. Has Cold Shooting Night

Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr. ended Friday's 118-101 loss to the Raptors with 11 points, four rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals through 32 minutes. The former Wizard had a cold shooting night for the second straight game, going 33 percent from the field on Friday after going 31 percent on Wednesday. […]

Pascal Siakam Torches Suns With Double-Double

Toronto Raptors power forward Pascal Siakam brought the fire against the Suns on Friday, producing a dazzling double-double that featured 37 points, 12 rebounds, three assists and three blocks through 38 minutes in the 118-101 win. The New Mexico State product is the breakout player on a streak, averaging a team-leading 23.5 points per game. […]

Darius Garland Keeps Up Good Play With 15-Point Effort

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland supplied 15 points, two rebounds and four assists in 36 minutes during Friday's 113-108 win over the Wizards. The 2019 first-round pick has been a steady contributor on this Cavs team, chipping in double-digit point totals in all but two games in the 2020 calendar year. Given that he averages […]

Jimmy Nelson Throws Successful Bullpen

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Jimmy Nelson (back, groin) came out of his bullpen session on Friday healthy, according to manager Dave Roberts. Nelson is a little behind the other starters in camp as he competes for the No. 5 rotation spot, but he could still be ready for Opening Day as long as he […]

Cedi Osman Has Second Double-Double Of Season

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Cedi Osman had a terrific night in Friday's 113-108 win over the Wizards. The 2015 pick scored 16 points on 71 percent shooting from the field. He also added 10 rebounds, two assists and one steal. Osman not only notched his second double-double of the season, but drastically improved his shooting after […]

Joc Pederson Dealing With Sore Hip

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson (hip) had a light day on Friday to receive treatment for a sore right hip, which he said was a minor injury. Pederson should be just fine as long as he doesn't suffer any setbacks in spring training. After a nixed trade to the Angels, the left-handed slugger will […]

Kenley Jansen Working On Slider In Camp

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen threw a bullpen session on Friday with Rick Honeycutt, Orel Hershiser and Joel Peralta in order to work on his slider. Jansen said he worked on his cutter and two-seamer in the offseason, but he said he needs to devote some time to improving his slider. Jansen had a […]

Rui Hachimura Continues To Shine For Wizards

Washington Wizards power forward Rui Hachimura continued his recent stellar play, finishing with 17 points, seven rebounds, three assists and two steals in 30 minutes of play. The 2019 first-round pick is definitely a fantasy pickup at this point if he's available in your league. The Gonzaga product is averaging 13.9 points and 28.8 minutes […]

Mookie Betts To Lead Off For Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that outfielder Mookie Betts will be the team's primary leadoff hitter in 2019. Betts has hit leadoff in 562 of his career 780 at-bats. The 2018 American League MVP and four-time All-Star is moving to the top of perhaps the best lineup in baseball. He hit .295/.391/.524 with […]

Andre Drummond Notches Third Straight Double-Double

Cleveland Cavaliers center Andre Drummond compiled 12 points, 12 rebounds, two assists, two blocks and two steals during 22 minutes of play in the 113-108 win over the Wizards on Friday. Through three games with Cleveland, the 26-year-old has been solid, delivering a double-double in all those contests. It seems that the veteran will also […]

Collin Sexton Scores 25 Points In 34 Minutes

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton finished with 25 points, two rebounds and two assists through 34 minutes in the 113-108 win over the Wizards on Friday. The second-year player is a gem on this turmoil-ridden squad, averaging 19.8 points per game on the season. Adding to his value, the talented Sexton has scored over 20 […]

Miles Mikolas Could Get Late Start To Season

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas (forearm) will get a late start to spring training and is not expected to be ready for Opening Day. Mikolas received a platelet-rich plasma injection in his sore right forearm, but he stated that he expects it to be all set after recovery and not a lingering issue. "If […]

Austin Hooper Could Reset Tight End Market

Atlanta Falcons two-time Pro Bowl tight end Austin Hooper will become a free agent on March 16, and he could reset the tight end market with his next deal. Hooper was fifth in the league in catches among all players with 52 through the first eight games of last season. He missed three games with […]

Brent Rooker Leaves Game After Being Hit On Helmet

Minnesota Twins outfielder Brent Rooker was hit on the helmet by a pitch during Friday's exhibition game against the University of Minnesota. While he will likely undergo tests for a concussion over the next few days, it's fortunate that Rooker was able to walk off the field. The former 35th selection in the 2017 Draft […]

Buccaneers Could Sign Jameis Winston To Two-Year Deal

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have considered signing quarterback Jameis Winston to a two-year deal this offseason, with the first year guaranteed and the second year a team option, according to sources. The first year of the deal would be roughly the same as the franchise tag of $27 million. Tampa could also just use the […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Could Be Healthy In A Month

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (abdomen), who had surgery on Jan. 21 on a core muscle, posted a video on his Instagram of him running on a treadmill on Thursday. A league sources estimates that Beckham will be healthy in a month. There's no guarantee that OBJ will take part in the offseason […]