Lou Williams Shines With Team-High 20 Points Off Bench

Los Angeles Clippers point/shooting guard Lou Williams dropped a team-high 20 points in his traditional bench role during Tuesday's win over Minnesota. Williams was one of seven Clippers to score in double figures without Kawhi Leonard (mouth) available, as the team rebounded from a blowout loss with a convincing win of their own. In just […]

Markelle Fultz Notches First Double-Double Of Year

Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz notched his first double-double of the season in a 118-107 win over the Thunder. Fultz shot just 4 of 16 from the field, his worst shooting performance so far- though he impressively had 10 assists and no turnovers, numbers that helped to mask his poor shooting. The former number-one overall […]

Tyler Herro Delivers Impressive 23-Point Outing In Defeat

Miami Heat point/shooting guard Tyler Herro was the rare member of his squad to put forth an impressive showing during Tuesday's blowout loss to the Bucks. Without Jimmy Butler (ankle) on the floor, Herro took on an increased offensive role, which led to a season-high 23 points and seven assists, including going 3-for-8 from long […]

Jrue Holiday Drills Six Triples En Route To Victory

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Jrue Holiday entered Tuesday's win over Miami having gone a combined 1-for-9 from three-point range in his first three games. He promptly flipped the script on any long-range concerns, going 6-for-10 from behind the arc versus the Heat en route to a 24-point showing. Milwaukee had a convincing lead early, which […]

Stephen Curry Records Second Straight 30-Point Game

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry scored 30-plus points for the second consecutive game in a 116-106 win over the Pistons. Curry had his most efficient night yet from beyond the arc, as he shot 55.6 percent from deep on nine attempts after going a lackluster 9 of 35 on three-point attempts to start the […]

Russell Westbrook Records Third Triple-Double Of Season

It's been three games and three triple-doubles for Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook, who continues to post big stat lines in his new home, even as the Wizards fell to 0-4 on Tuesday. In Tuesday's loss to the Bulls, Westbrook was 9-for-17 from the floor, scoring 21 points and adding 15 rebounds and 11 assists. […]

Kyle Lowry Flirts With Triple-Double In Loss

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry came up just short of a triple-double in Tuesday's loss to the 76ers, scoring a team-high 24 points and adding eight rebounds and nine assists. Lowry also recorded a steal. Lowry was also 3-for-8 from three. Toronto is off to a rough start to the season, but Lowry remains as […]

Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving Set For Return Wednesday

Brooklyn Nets power forward Kevin Durant (rest) and point guard Kyrie Irving (rest) have both been cleared to return for Wednesday's game versus the Hawks after sitting out Monday due to rest purposes. The presence of the duo on the court has ramped up the expected points total between the two teams, with both Durant […]

Kemba Walker Not Expected Back In Near Future

Boston Celtics point guard Kemba Walker (knee) is reportedly progressing in his rehab from a knee ailment, but head coach Brad Stevens cautioned Tuesday that Walker "won't be back anytime soon." The Celtics are expected to have another update on Walker sometime next week, but fantasy managers can anticipate not seeing the former All-Star for […]

Alex Caruso Will Miss Wednesday’s Game

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Alex Caruso has been ruled out for Wednesday's contest versus the Spurs due to the league's COVID-19 safety protocols. Caruso's absence will mark his second game in a row out of the mix, as Dennis Schroder having played 36 minutes Monday without his true backup. Caruso falls into the category of being […]

LeBron James Earns Questionable Designation For Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers point guard/small forward LeBron James (ankle) has been tagged as questionable to play in Wednesday's game versus the Spurs as he continues to deal with a turned ankle. Despite having been questionable for Monday's contest, James ultimately logged 36 minutes and nearly recorded a double-double while dropping 29 points. Should James sit […]

Ja Morant Faces 3-5-Week Absence Due To Ankle Injury

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant (ankle) will be sidelined for the next three to five weeks due to the Grade 2 left ankle sprain that he sustained in Monday's win over the Nets. After having been wheeled to the locker room, the fact that Morant avoided an even more serious injury is cause for […]

George Hill Ruled Out For Tuesday’s Game

Oklahoma City Thunder point/shooting guard George Hill (neck) will miss the second leg of the team's back-to-back against Orlando on Tuesday due to a neck ailment. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander can be expected to handle an even larger share of ball-handling duties, while Hamidou Diallo and Theo Maledon are in line to see increased roles and can […]

George Hill Might Sit Out On Tuesday

Oklahoma City Thunder guard George Hill (neck) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Orlando Magic. He is dealing with neck spasms, so the team is likely going to wait to see how he feels closer to game time. His absence won't be a huge blow to the Thunder rotation. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander should […]

Trae Young Scores Game-High 29 Points

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young scored a game-high 29 points against Detroit on Monday, helping the team maintain its perfect record with a 128-120 win. Young shot only 2-for-6 from downtown and 6-for-13 from the field, but he was busy at the line, sinking all 15 attempts. He also had six assists, three rebounds, […]

Mike Conley Nearly Records Triple-Double During Victory

Utah Jazz point guard Mike Conley came just an assist shy of logging a triple-double during Monday's win over Oklahoma City. Conley has been a strong offensive contributor through the first three games, having gone for 20 points against the Thunder on 8-for-15 shooting. But the surprise came when Conley snagged 10 rebounds, marking his […]

Donovan Mitchell Struggles From Deep, Makes Game-Winner

Utah Jazz point/shooting guard Donovan Mitchell scuffled from the field during Monday's win over the Thunder, but he made the biggest shot of the night with under 10 seconds remaining to seal the victory for his squad. It's been a tremendously slow start to the year from the field for Mitchell, who is shooting 32.3 […]

No Fracture For Ja Morant

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (ankle) was injured during the matchup with the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night. The sophomore tweaked his left ankle and needed assistance back to the locker room. He did not return to the game and was observed wearing a boot later on in the evening. Although an initial x-ray ruled […]

Kyrie Irving Will Rest On Monday

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (rest) will not suit up for Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Both Irving and Kevin Durant (rest) will be watching from the sideline in this one. Caris Levert should see a significant boost in fantasy value and be a popular DFS option. Tyler Johnson and Taurean Prince could make […]

Malcolm Brogdon Leads Team In Scoring

Indiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon poured in a team-high 25 points with five rebounds, five assists, two triples, and two steals in a victory over Boston. Brogdon has posted at least 18 points and five assists in each of the first three games of the season on 54/33/83 shooting splits, adding 1.7 steals per game. […]

Spencer Dinwiddie Suffers Partial ACL Tear

Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie (knee) suffered a partially torn ACL in his right knee during Sunday's loss to the Hornets. The Nets initially called it a right knee strain, though the Athletic's Shams Charania confirms the tests revealed it to be a partial ACL tear. Fortunately, there was no other structural damage to the […]

Collin Sexton Posts Third-Straight Game Of 20 Points Or More

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Collin Sexton dropped 22 points on 8-for-15 shooting in a blowout win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday. Sexton also contributed three rebounds, three assists, one three and one steal in 29 minutes. Sexton had a tough matchup on paper, lining up against the much bigger Ben Simmons, but had no […]

Raul Neto Shines In Spot Start On Sunday

Washington Wizards point guard Raul Neto commanded the offense early and often in the absence of Russell Westbrook (rest) Sunday. Neto posted a stat line of 22 points on 10-for-17 shooting to go along with five assists, four rebounds, three steals and two threes in 32 minutes. Managers should not rush to the wire for […]

Markelle Fultz Leads Magic To 3-0 Start With 26 Points

Orlando Magic point guard Markelle Fultz continued his early season success in a win Sunday night against the Washington Wizards. Fultz was stellar in this one, securing the third straight win for Orlando with 26 points on 11-for-21 shooting, two rebounds, two assists, two three-pointers and a steal in 29 minutes. Fultz came into the […]

Elfrid Payton Racks Up 27 Points During Stellar Shooting Display

New York Knicks point guard Elfrid Payton delivered a dynamic 27-point showcase during his 29 minutes of action in Sunday's win over the Bucks. Payton's offensive fluidity comes in the wake of a scoreless showing in his last game versus the 76ers, putting his fantasy volatility on full display. Despite his seesaw performances, Payton had […]

Stephen Curry Torches Chicago For 36-Point Showing In Win

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry went for a game-high 36 points on 11-for-25 shooting during Sunday's victory over the Bulls. Curry has been expected to see a considerable offensive workload on a nightly basis due to Klay Thompson's (knee) absence, and he once again cashed in on that expectation in his third game […]

Spencer Dinwiddie Leaves Game With Knee Strain

Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie (knee) will not return Sunday against the Charlotte Hornets after suffering a right knee strain. Dinwiddie was on her the ground grabbing his right knee before hobbling over to the bench and getting escorted to the locker room. Hopefully this is not a serious injury, but could be a huge […]

Luka Doncic Flirts With Triple-Double On Sunday

Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic was very close to his first triple-double of the season on Sunday, finishing a blowout win over the Clippers with 24 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists. Luka still struggled with his shot, and he's now managed only 2-for-16 from downtown this season, but a superb team effort resulted […]

Blake Griffin And Derrick Rose Out Monday

The Detroit Pistons have already ruled out forward Blake Griffin (injury management) and point guard Derrick Rose (rest) Monday against the Atlanta Hawks. This will be the first night of a back-to-back set as both players should be good to go against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday. Griffin's absence should pave the way for […]

Russell Westbrook Resting Second Night Of Back-To-Back

Washington Wizards point guard Russell Westbrook (rest) will not play Sunday night against the Orlando Magic. Westbrook will continue his trend of resting the second night of a back-to-back for the second straight season. This was to be expected with the quick turnaround and condensed season. With Westbrook out, Raul Neto will get the spot […]