D'Angelo Russell, Naz Reid Cleared To Play Wednesday

Minnesota Timberwolves point/shooting guard D'Angelo Russell (quadriceps) and power forward/center Naz Reid (wrist) have been given the green light to take the floor for Wednesday's contest against the Spurs. Russell's presence on the injury report of late has been perfunctory, as he has appeared in the team's past three contests as he works through a […]

David Nwaba Misses Second Straight Game Wednesday

Houston Rockets shooting guard/small forward David Nwaba (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's contest against Oklahoma City due to an ankle injury. Nwaba's absence marks his second consecutive outing on the sidelines, with head coach Stephen Silas stating that Nwaba was able to move well during shootaround Wednesday, an indication that his return may […]

Victor Oladipo Faces Likely Absence Thursday

Houston Rockets point/shooting guard Victor Oladipo (knee) will likely sit out of Thursday's game against the Grizzlies as the team monitors his knee injury. It appears that head coach Stephen Silas decided to stagger Oladipo and John Wall (Achilles, knee) during the back-to-back, as Oladipo is set to suit up Wednesday with Wall out of […]

Eric Gordon Rejoins Starting Lineup Wednesday

Houston Rockets shooting guard/small forward Eric Gordon has been bumped up to the starting five for Wednesday's contest against the Thunder without John Wall (Achilles) in the mix. Gordon dropped 25 points on OKC in just 22 minutes Monday, an indication of the upside that he carries due to his long-range marksmanship. Even as his […]

Ish Smith Officially Starting Wednesday Against Heat

Washington Wizards point guard Ish Smith is starting as expected Wednesday against the Miami Heat. Both Russell Westbrook (rest) and Raul Neto (groin) have been ruled out in this one leaving Smith has one of the only healthy point guards on the roster. Smith has prior success as the starter, averaging 11.5 points and 5.3 […]

Hamidou Diallo Makes First Start Of Season Wednesday

Oklahoma City Thunder shooting guard Hamidou Diallo will enter the starting five Wednesday versus Houston in place of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (knee), who is missing his first contest of the year. Diallo stands to serve as OKC's primary offensive threat without Gilgeous-Alexander in the mix, as the third-year guard has scored in double figures in each […]

P.J. Dozier Will Miss Another Game Thursday

Denver Nuggets guard P.J. Dozier (hamstring) will not play Thursday against the Los Angeles Lakers. Dozier has missed the past week with a right hamstring strain and there has not been any updates on his timetable to return. This could not come at a worse time for Dozier as he could have had meaningful minutes […]

Tyler Herro, Goran Dragic Headline Heat Cleared For Wednesday

The Miami Heat back court has received its first clean bill of health in quite some time ahead of Wednesday's contest versus Washington with Tyler Herro (knee), Goran Dragic (knee), Avery Bradley (knee) and Gabe Vincent (knee) all getting the thumbs up to take the floor. With the team's full arsenal at head coach Erik […]

Grayson Allen Will Not Make His Return Thursday

Memphis Grizzlies guard Grayson Allen will stay sidelined Thursday against the Houston Rockets. Allen was playing well before entering the league's COVID-19 protocols on Jan. 18, and it could be hard for him to see minutes when he returns. De'Anthony Melton has been a popular add lately and deserves a long look while Allen is out. […]

Terry Rozier To Sit Against Philly

Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (ankle) won't play on Wednesday against the Philadelphia 76ers. The 26-year-old was slated to come off the bench potentially had he played, but instead, he will miss his second-straight. In his stead, LaMelo Ball, who filled in admirably by racking up 14 points, seven assists, and five steals on Monday […]

Austin Rivers Likely To Play On Wednesday

New York Knicks guard Austin Rivers (ankle) will likely suit up on Wednesday night against the Bulls. The 28-year-old suffered the injury during the first game of the series with Chicago but appears to be good to go. However, with most of the team healthy, Rivers will likely return to his role off the bench, […]

Devin Booker Probable Against Pelicans

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (hamstring) is probable heading into Wednesday night's matchup against the Pelicans. The 24-year-old missed four-straight before returning on Monday against the Dallas Mavericks, finishing with 24 points, including the game-winning shot with 1.5 seconds remaining. While it was encouraging to see Booker back on the floor, there is a chance […]

Gary Harris Ruled Out For Thursday

Denver Nuggets guard Gary Harris (groin) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. The team has not given an update on his MRI results, so it's unclear when Harris is going to get back on the court. Until then, Will Barton will continue being a solid DFS option with Monte […]

Josh Jackson Drops 22 Points Off The Bench

Detroit Pistons guard Josh Jackson scored 22 points in a losing effort to Utah on Tuesday night. Jackson did turn the ball over six times- a season-high- but he delivered a well-rounded statistical line otherwise. The 23-year-old played 30 minutes for just the second time this season, as Derrick Rose was a Coach's Decision DNP. […]

Donovan Mitchell Leads Jazz With 32 Points

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell found his form in Tuesday's win over the Pistons. Mitchell missed two games due to a concussion and struggled upon returning, but he had it all going in his second game back. He scored a game-high 32 points on 58.8 percent shooting from the field, adding six rebounds and committing […]

James Harden Has Triple-Double Against Clippers

Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden scored 23 points on 7-for-15 shooting in Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. He added in 14 assists as well while shooting 1-for-6 from three. In addition, Harden grabbed 11 rebounds and recorded one steal. On Friday, he'll face the Raptors, who allow the 12th-fewest points but fifth-most assists […]

Dillon Brooks Leads Grizzlies With 25 Points

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Dillon Brooks scored a team-high 25 points on 10-for-18 shooting in Tuesday's loss to Indiana, adding three rebounds, three steals, one assist, and one block with three turnovers in 28 minutes. The 25-year-old is enjoying a decent season in Memphis, averaging 15.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 1.4 steals per game, […]

Fred VanVleet Makes History With 54-Point Performance

Toronto Raptors guard Fred Vanvleet put on an incredible show Tuesday against Orlando, finishing a 123-108 win with 11 triples and a franchise-record 54 points. It also marks the most points ever scored by an undrafted player in the NBA, Moses Malone held the previous record with 53 points. VanVleet missed only six of 23 […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Will Miss Wednesday’s Contest

Oklahoma City Thunder point/shooting guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game versus Houston due to a sprained left knee. With George Hill (thumb) also unavailable, Theo Maledon figures to see a massive workload, while Hamidou Diallo should draw added DFS intrigue at the two-guard spot. The absence will be the first […]

Kendrick Nunn Slips From Heat’s Rotation

Miami Heat point/shooting guard Kendrick Nunn went from scorching the nets to abruptly sitting on the sidelines over the past two weeks. From Jan. 16-28, Nunn averaged 16.4 PPG and was one of the team's primary offensive catalysts, particularly while they dealt with the league's health and safety protocols. But upon getting much of their […]

Miami Likely To Have Avery Bradley Available Wednesday

Miami Heat shooting guard Avery Bradley (knee) has been deemed probable to suit up for Wednesday's contest versus Washington as he works through a knee ailment. Bradley was able to return for Monday's outing, but he went 0-for-4 from the field following a two-game absence. The veteran's season has been sidetracked by both the league's […]

D'Angelo Russell Returns To Injury Report Ahead Of Wednesday

Minnesota Timberwolves point/shooting guard D'Angelo Russell (quad) has once again popped up on the injury report as questionable for Wednesday's game versus San Antonio as he works through a right quad contusion. The injury initially cost Russell three contests, but he has played in each of the team's three previous games, albeit with a diminished […]

Tyler Herro And Goran Dragic Probable Against Wizards

Miami Heat guards Tyler Herro (knee) and Goran Dragic (knee) are probable to play against the Washington Wizards on Wednesday. Dragic and Herro have been dealing with different ailments over the past week and now it seems they both have some sort of knee soreness or injury picked up in their game Monday. The probable […]

Norman Powell Upgraded To Probable Tuesday

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Norman Powell (quad) is now listed as probable to play Tuesday against the Orlando Magic. Powell was doubtful to play at one point, but has made his way to get a probable tag ahead of Tuesday's contest after missing the past two games. Powell will likely still need to go through his […]

Jonas Valanciunas, Grayson Allen Ruled Out Tuesday

Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas and guard Grayson Allen will not suit up for Tuesday's game against the Indiana Pacers. It's unclear when these two players will return as they continue to sit out due to the NBA's health and safety protocols. Xavier Tillman has been impressive as the fill-in starter and is a must-have […]

Josh Richardson Scores Season-High 24 Points

Dallas Mavericks guard Josh Richardson scored a season-high 24 points in a 109-108 loss to the Suns. Richardson shot the ball well- 9 of 16 from the field- and was active on the stat sheet, with five rebounds, four assists, two triples, and two steals in 37 minutes. He was sidelined for three weeks because […]

Devin Booker Hits Game-Winner In Return To Action

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker returned to the court Monday with a bang after missing his team's last four games with a hamstring injury. Booker scored 24 points with four rebounds, a triple, and a steal, as he hit the game-winning shot with just 1.5 seconds left in the contest. He picked up right where […]

Collin Sexton Scores Game-High 26 Points

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton led all scorers with 26 points in Monday's 100-98 win over Minnesota, shooting 7-for-17 from the field, including 2-for-4 from downtown, and 10-for-11 at the foul line. He finished off his line with three rebounds, three assists, and two turnovers. Sexton has been a bit quiet after an ankle injury […]

Eric Gordon Scores 25 Points On Monday

Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon scored 25 points on 8-for-12 shooting in Monday's game against the Thunder. In addition, he dished out two assists, but failed to record a rebound. Gordon was 5-for-9 from three and 4-for-4 from the free-throw line. He'll face the Thunder again Tuesday, who only allow opponents to shoot the fifth-lowest […]

Malik Monk With 36 Points

Charlotte Hornets guard Malik Monk scored 36 points off the bench in Monday's win over the Miami Heat, going 11-for-18 from the field, including a 9-for-13 night from three. Monk also added five rebounds and two assists. This was not a normal game for Monk, who hadn't scored more than 18 points in a single […]