Keyonte George Scores Career-High 33 Points On Thursday

Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George was named the starting point guard until further notice and he delivered a new career-high in scoring before fouling out against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night. In the three-point loss, George finished with 33 points on 11-for-22 shooting and 9-for-16 from beyond the arc. He also threw in […]

Collin Sexton Scores 35 Points Against Warriors

Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton put up a season-high in a three-point loss to the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night. Before everyone headed into the NBA All-Star break, Sexton decided to drop 35 points, nine assists, three rebounds, one steal, one rebound, and three turnovers on 10-for-18 shooting overall, 3-for-8 from deep, and 12-for-13 […]

Vince Williams Jr. Flirts With Triple-Double

Memphis Grizzlies guard Vince Williams Jr. came close to his first triple-double in the NBA after leading the team to a surprising win over the Milwaukee Bucks. Williams finished the victory with 18 points, 12 rebounds, seven assists, two steals, and two turnovers while shooting 7-for-11 overall. Williams has provided a surprising boost to the […]

Scottie Pippen Jr. Will Be Re-Evaluated In Three Weeks

Memphis Grizzlies guard Scottie Pippen Jr. (back) was forced to leave the team's game on February 12 with a back injury and after getting an MRI, it was found that he has a bulging disk in his back. So, the team announced that the young guard will be re-evaluated in three weeks. The Grizzlies truly […]

Damian Lillard To Suit Up On Thursday

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (ankle) is good to go on Thursday night in Memphis. Lillard has been bothered by a left ankle injury over the last few weeks. However, he only missed a few games and has been available for the team's previous three contests. The multi-time All-Star has seen a dip on the […]

Chris Paul Making "Good Progress"

Golden State Warriors point guard Chris Paul (hand) is making "good progress," the team announced on Wednesday. The 12-time All-Star has missed 16 games with a fractured left hand, but it looks like his comeback isn't far away anymore. Golden State added that Paul is expected to intensify his on-court activities after the All-Star break, […]

Scoot Henderson Probable For Thursday

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Scoot Henderson (foot) has been listed as probable for Thursday's encounter with Minnesota. He returned to action from a two-game absence against the Timberwolves on Tuesday and is expected to remain in the lineup. Henderson had 14 points and nine assists in 34 minutes on Tuesday. It was a good […]

2023-24 Fantasy Basketball Week 17 Risers and Fallers

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to the 17th edition of my weekly fantasy basketball risers and fallers for the 2023-2024 season! The trade deadline is behind us and we're now rapidly approaching All-Star weekend! If things haven't gone your way yet in your fantasy leagues, don't lose hope! I'm here to help you assess the value of […]

Damian Lillard Likely To Suit Up On Thursday

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (ankle) is expected to play on Thursday versus Memphis. The former Trail Blazer continues to deal with an ankle injury, an issue that's bothered him for at least a few weeks. However, he hasn't missed much time because of it, and Thursday night shouldn't be any different. Lillard is averaging […]

Jamal Murray Absent On Wednesday

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (leg) won't play on Wednesday versus Sacramento. This one shouldn't surprise anyone, considering he was downgraded from questionable to doubtful throughout the day. Barring a setback, he should be back immediately after the All-Star break. However, until Murray returns to the lineup, Nikola Jokic, Michael Porter Jr., and Aaron Gordon […]

Hit or Miss: NBA Teams With the Most Number One Picks All-Time

Getting the top pick in the NBA Draft can be a "hit or miss" thing for any NBA franchise. On one side, you have the opportunity to pick up the best upcoming rookie, who could help ignite a team's future. On the other hand, we have seen tons of top picks who failed to live […]

Alex Caruso Questionable Wednesday

Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso (toe) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Cleveland. He could be forced to sit out a second consecutive contest with a toe contusion. Torrey Craig took over from Caruso in the starting unit on Monday versus Atlanta, with Jevon Carter and Dalen Terry getting extended minutes off the bench. His […]

De'Anthony Melton Still Missing Wednesday

Philadelphia 76ers guard De'Anthony Melton (back) will remain out on Wednesday against Miami. Melton was back in practice on Tuesday, but the team won't be able to count on his services for a 17th consecutive game. Philadelphia will be off until Feb. 22 following Wednesday's game, so there's a strong chance this is the final […]

Bradley Beal Injured On Tuesday Night

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (hamstring) won't return to Tuesday's matchup with the Sacramento Kings. The veteran wasn't around long in this one, logging just five minutes before exiting because of a hamstring issue. He's averaged only 18.7 points during the 2023-24 campaign, nearly five points fewer than last season. Beal has also missed 24 […]

Tyrese Haliburton Back On The Injury Report

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) is questionable for Wednesday's game in Toronto. His presence on the injury report shouldn't come as a surprise to fantasy managers, considering he's been on it since returning from a lengthy absence caused by a hamstring strain. Undoubtedly, the ailment has negatively impacted the All-Star from a production standpoint. […]

LaMelo Ball Still Out On Wednesday Evening

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) remains out on Wednesday night against Atlanta. The 22-year-old is averaging a career-high 23.9 points with 8.0 assists, 5.1 rebounds, and 1.8 steals. However, he's missed his last 10 games, although he's missed far more time throughout the 2023-24 campaign. With Terry Rozier (shoulder) now in Miami, Tre Mann, […]

Anfernee Simons To Play On Tuesday

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (ankle) is available ahead of Tuesday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Simons will make his return to the court after sitting out of Saturday's game due to a left ankle sprain. He'll immediately slide into the starting five and will push Ashton Hagans to the second unit. The expectation […]

Keyonte George Set To Start For Rest Of The Way

Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George was back in the starting unit on Monday versus Golden State and looks set to remain there for the rest of the season. "It's time," Jazz head coach Will Hardy said postgame. "Keyonte is a big part of our program. Lauri (Markkanen) and John (Collins) and Walker (Kessler), all three […]

Spencer Dinwiddie Available For Lakers Debut Tuesday

Los Angeles Lakers guard Spencer Dinwiddie is expected to make his team debut in Tuesday's matchup against Detroit. The veteran has his first practice session with the Lakers on Monday. Dinwiddie's fantasy value takes a hit in Los Angeles, as he won't be a starter, but injuries have left quite a few gaps in the […]

Dyson Daniels Out Indefinitely

New Orleans Pelicans guard Dyson Daniels (knee) is out indefinitely. The 2022 No. 8 overall pick has received routine playing time with the Pelicans this season. He's appeared in 52 games, starting 15, averaging 5.5 points and 3.7 rebounds. Although Daniels isn't the most productive offensive option, he's logged 1.4 steals per game, much to […]

Terry Rozier Ruled Out Tuesday Against Bucks

Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier (knee) has been ruled out for their Tuesday night game against the Milwaukee Bucks. He left their last game on Sunday due to a knee sprain and wasn't able to return to the court. Now, he'll miss at least one game while he tends to his knee. That means two […]

Anfernee Simons Expected To Play On Tuesday Versus Timberwolves

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (ankle) has been listed as probable for their Tuesday night game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Fortunately, Simons' ankle injury should only force him to miss one game after he was forced to exit their game on Thursday with an ankle sprain. The 24-year-old has only played 29 out of […]

Jamal Murray Leaves Monday, Questionable To Return

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (tibia) played 18 minutes in their Monday night matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks before he was forced to leave the game with bilateral tibia inflammation. He was officially ruled as questionable to return, but Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (hamstring) also had to leave the game and is considered questionable too. With both […]

Fred Vanvleet Won't Return Before All-Star Break

Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (groin) won't return to the court until after the All-Star break. Including Monday's game, Vanvleet has missed four straight games due to a lingering groin issue. At this point, the Rockets are going to play it safe and shut down Vanvleet so he can get some rest. In the meantime, […]

Kyrie Irving To Play On Monday

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (thumb) is available ahead of Monday's game against the Washington Wizards. The star guard will play after being listed as probable on the injury report. Irving has been battling a thumb sprain, but he continues to play through the issue. He's expected to see his full workload during Monday's game. […]

Luka Doncic Available For Monday's Game

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (nose) has been cleared to play ahead of Monday's game against the Washington Wizards. As expected, Doncic will play after being listed as probable on the injury report. The 24-year-old has been dealing with a broken nose, but it hasn't slowed him down. Doncic is coming off a solid 32-point […]

Fantasy Basketball Early-Week Streamers: Week 17

After an exciting start, it's Week 17 of the 2023-2024 NBA season. While you want to have faith in the players you drafted, don't get too attached. You may feel confident about your draft decisions, but remember: stars are born and eroded every day. Take a moment to see what's on the other side of […]

Monte Morris Set For Timberwolves Debut On Monday

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Monte Morris will be available to make his team debut on Monday versus the Clippers. The veteran was picked up last week from Detroit in exchange for Troy Brown Jr., Shake Milton, and a second-round draft pick. Morris was hurt at the start of the campaign and featured just eight times […]

Derrick Rose Considered Doubtful For Monday

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Derrick Rose (ankle) is doubtful to play Monday versus New Orleans. The veteran is troubled by ankle soreness and looks like he will be forced to take some time off again. Rose has played only four times in 2024 and 20 times in total across the season. With Memphis' backcourt thin […]

Malcolm Brogdon Re-Evaluated In Two Weeks

Portland Trail Blazers guard Malcolm Brogdon (elbow) will be forced to sit out some time, with the team announcing that he will be re-evaluated in two weeks. He has missed a pair of games with a knee issue and an illness lately, but Brogdon is now dealing with tendinitis in his right elbow. With the […]