LaMelo Ball Could See More Minutes

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball could quickly work his way into more playing time. Following Saturday's game, head coach James Borrego mentioned that there could be more minutes for Ball going forward. He finished with 15 points, six rebounds, and one assist in the loss. Ball didn't see much playing time in the second half […]

Dejounte Murray Records First Career Triple-Double

San Antonio Spurs point guard Dejounte Murray picked up his first career triple-double on Saturday, racking up 11 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists in a 119-114 win over the Raptors. It was a tough night for Murray, as he missed all three attempts from deep and shot 5-for-15 overall, but it turned into a […]

Donovan Mitchell Scuffles From Field In High-Volume Outing

Utah Jazz point/shooting guard Donovan Mitchell racked up 23 shot attempts during Saturday's loss to the Timberwolves, but just six found the bottom of the basket. Mitchell's night was saved by his work around the floor, as he ultimately packed the stat sheet with 21 points, five assists, three steals, two rebounds, and two blocks. […]

D'Angelo Russell Drops Game-High 25 Points During Victory

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard D'Angelo Russell remained the focal point of his team's offense during its win Saturday over the Jazz as he compiled a game-best 25 points on 9-for-21 shooting. In addition to knocking down three triples, Russell accrued six assists to just two turnovers in his 34 minutes. With much of Minnesota's offense […]

De'Aaron Fox Keys Victory With 24-Point Showing

Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox dropped a team-high 24 points during Saturday's win over the Suns, as he was one of six Kings to finish in double figures. With additional offensive weapons surrounding him to kick off the new year, Fox added seven assists to go along with four rebounds and two blocks. Having […]

Chris Paul Records First Double-Double With Phoenix

Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul rectified his inauspicious start with the franchise by notching a double-double in Game 2 during Saturday's loss to the Kings. Paul dropped 22 points on 8-for-19 shooting to go along with 12 assists, five rebounds and two steals, looking much more like the All-Star that Phoenix believes he can […]

James Harden Posts Massive Double-Double In Season Opener

For all of the publicity surrounding Houston Rockets point/shooting guard James Harden entering his first game of the year Saturday, he more than backed it up from a statistical perspective in defeat. Harden tied his career high with 17 assists despite playing alongside a roster decimated by COVID-19 protocols, all while going for 44 points […]

Darius Garland Scores 21 Points With Career-High 12 Assists

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland picked up right where he left off in the second game of the season, a win over the Pistons. Garland contributed 21 points along with a career-high 12 assists, five rebounds, three triples, two steals, and a block in 44 minutes. It's only been two games so far, but the […]

Ja Morant Productive In Loss To Atlanta

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant finished with 28 points on 10-for-21 shooting during the loss to Atlanta. He also added seven assists, three rebounds and was 2-for-7 from downtown. After dropping 44 points in the season opener, the 21-year-old kept it going on Saturday night. While the sophomore may have some rough performances during the […]

Trae Young Has Off Shooting Night

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young logged 35 minutes during the win over the Grizzlies, finishing with 36 points, nine assists, and three rebounds. Despite leading the way on the scoring end, the third-year man had a rough night from the field by going 10-for-24. He also shot 1-for-7 from deep, but he made up for […]

Theo Maledon Set For Debut Saturday, Ty Jerome Will Miss Game

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Theo Maledon has been added to the team's roster for Saturday's game against Charlotte and is expected to make his NBA debut after having been taken in the second round of the 2020 NBA Draft. With the Thunder thin at the PG spot with Ty Jerome (ankle) once again out […]

Kevin Love Suits Up Saturday, Faces Minutes Limit

Cleveland Cavaliers power forward Kevin Love (calf) has been given the thumbs up to play Saturday versus Detroit, although his minutes will be monitored as the team eases him back into action. Love's return likely bumps Larry Nance Jr. down a peg in terms of fantasy relevance, with Nance rejoining the second unit and heading […]

Obi Toppin, Immanuel Quickley Ruled Out For Saturday’s Contest

New York Knicks small/power forward Obi Toppin (calf) and point guard Immanuel Quickley (hip) will miss Saturday's game versus the 76ers due to respective injuries. The loss of the rookies will dampen New York's depth, with each player's status for Sunday against Milwaukee currently up in the air. Toppin shot 3-for-7 from behind the three-point […]

John Wall Among Four Rockets With Seven-Day Quarantines

Four Houston Rockets players will be forced to quarantine for seven days, keeping them out of Saturday's game against Portland and Monday's against Denver. The players -- guards John Wall, Eric Gordon, and Mason Jones, as well as center DeMarcus Cousins -- are expected to return Thursday against the Sacramento Kings. With that many guards […]

LeBron James Records First Double-Double Of Season

Los Angeles Lakers point guard/small forward LeBron James returned to his traditional high-level fantasy production ways during a Christmas Day victory over the Mavericks. James finished with 22 points, 10 assists, and seven rebounds across 31 minutes, also adding three made triples and a blocked shot. James' workload early in the season will be worth […]

Luka Doncic Delivers Solid 27-Point Christmas Day Outing

Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic went for 27 points, seven assists, and four rebounds during Friday's loss to the Lakers. By most standards, Doncic's performance was more than solid, but his astronomical fantasy expectations have left fantasy managers -- particularly DFS ones -- wanting more out of the gate. Doncic shot 9-for-19 from the […]

Eric Gordon, John Wall Among Rockets Out For Opener

The Houston Rockets will be without a lot of players on Saturday when they face the Portland Trail Blazers due to COVID-19 issues, with guards John Wall, Eric Gordon, Mason Jones, and Ben McLemore ruled out, as well as forward Kenyon Martin Jr. and center DeMarcus Cousins. Yikes. DFS players might be able to find […]

Austin Rivers Could Miss More Time

New York Knicks guard Austin Rivers (groin) was able to make progress during Thursday's practice, according to head coach Tom Thibodeau. However, it sounds like the team is unsure when Rivers will be able to get back on the court. That means, Frank Ntilikina or Dennis Smith Jr. should be looking at a boost in […]

D.J. Augustin Should Make Season Debut Friday

Milwaukee Bucks guard D.J. Augustin (calf) has been upgraded to probable for Friday's contest versus the Golden State Warriors. He was held out of the season opener on Wednesday, but has been practicing over the last few days. It sounds like Augustin is healthy enough to suit up for this game. That means, Bryn Forbes […]

Jamal Murray Expected To Play Versus Clippers

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (calf) is listed as probable for Friday's matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers. It appears that Murray picked up the injury during the season opener versus the Sacramento Kings. That would help explain why Murray only made one shot all night long. It doesn't sound like minor calf tightness is […]

John Wall, DeMarcus Cousins Could Face Seven-Day Quarantine

Houston Rockets guard John Wall and center DeMarcus Cousins are facing a seven-day quarantine per the NBA's contact-tracing protocol, reports Shams Charania of The Athletic. Other Rockets players could potentially face a quarantine as well. The Rockets already had their season opener postponed and are supposed to be in action on Saturday against Portland. We'll […]

Dejounte Murray Shines Wednesday Night

San Antonio Spurs point guard Dejounte Murray was a problem for the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday. Murray scored 21 points on 9-for-15 shooting and added nine assists, six rebounds, two steals and a three-pointer in 31 minutes. Murray has averaged more rebounds than assists in his career so far, but this could be the year […]

Ja Morant Torches Spurs For Career-High 44 Points

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant was on fire Wednesday night, but could not lead his team to a victory over the San Antonio Spurs. Morant recorded a career-high 44 points on 18-for-27 shooting, including nine assists, two steals and a block in 35 minutes. What is even more impressive is Morant only recorded one […]

Kyle Lowry Registers Double-Double In Loss to Pelicans

Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry recorded a double-double in Wednesday night's loss to the visiting New Orleans Pelicans. Lowry posted 18 points on 7-for-15 shooting, 10 assists, four three-pointers and not much else in 39 minutes. Lowry was the primary facilitator, as expected, but had trouble keeping the ball in their possession with six […]

Luka Doncic Starts Season With 32-Point Performance

Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic scored a game-high 32 points in Wednesday's 106-102 loss to the Suns, shooting 11-for-26 from the field and missing all six attempts from three-point range. He finished off his line with eight rebounds, five assists, and one turnover. Taking care of the rock has been a problem at times […]

Chris Paul Makes Big Plays To Finish Suns Debut With Victory

Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul scored four vital points and had a steal in the closing minutes of the team's season opener against Dallas on Wednesday, helping the team to a 106-102 win. The veteran point guard had eight points, five assists, four rebounds, and two steals in total with a 3-for-9 shooting record […]

Trae Young Has Monster Night In Blowout Win

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young scored 37 points with seven assists, six rebounds, and five triples in a blowout win over the Bulls. Young was dominant- and remarkably efficient, as he shot 10 of 12 from the field, 12 of 14 from the line, and 5 of 6 from deep. He would have been able […]

Ben Simmons Stuffs The Stat Sheet In Victory

Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons did a little bit of everything for his team in a 113-107 win over the Wizards. Simmons recorded 16 points, nine rebounds, seven assists, three blocks, and two steals in 32 minutes. Simmons made a few highlight-reel plays, including a lob to Joel Embiid for his first bucket of the […]

Russell Westbrook Has Triple-Double In Wizards Debut

Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook may have been in a new uniform, but the player looked the same. Westbrook tallied 21 points, 15 assists, and 11 rebounds on 41 percent shooting from the field as he donned the Washington uniform for the first time in a loss to Philadelphia. He became the first Wizards/Bullets player […]

Anfernee Simons Will Miss Wednesday’s Season Opener

Portland Trail Blazers point/shooting guard Anfernee Simons (hamstring) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game versus Utah. Simons serves as Damian Lillard's primary backup, which could allow for the Blazers' All-Pro to absorb an additional handful of minutes. Despite his increased usage last year, Simons still averaged just 1.4 assists across 20.7 minutes per game. […]