Coby White Kept In Check During Seesaw Outing

Chicago Bulls point/shooting guard Coby White continued his early-season struggles from the floor during Friday's loss to Milwaukee. White managed to rack up 12 points, but was held to 4-for-13 shooting overall, dropping his field-goal percentage to 34.9 through his first six games. Chicago is going to give White ample opportunities to grow during his […]

Jamal Murray Expected To Play Friday

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (elbow) is expected to play Friday against the Phoenix Suns. Murray was a late scratch Tuesday after experiencing some elbow soreness during warm ups and was questionable coming into Friday. However, it appears there was nothing serious in the injury as head coach Michael Malone said he would "be shocked" […]

LeBron James Will Play Through Ankle Soreness Friday

Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward LeBron James (ankle) is active and will play Friday against the San Antonio Spurs. James is still dealing with ankle soreness after suffering a minor ankle sprain earlier this season, but will play through it. James put up 26 points, eight assists and five rebounds in 35 minutes against the Spurs […]

Derrick White In, LaMarcus Aldridge Out Friday

San Antonio Spurs forward/center LaMarcus Aldridge (knee) has been ruled out while guard Derrick White (toe) will make his season debut Friday against the Los Angeles Lakers. Aldridge has been dealing with knee soreness and will miss his second straight game. White is making his season debut after recovering from toe surgery this offseason. Aldridge's […]

Terrence Ross Should Play On Saturday

Orlando Magic guard Terrence Ross (hamstring) is listed as probable for Saturday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He is dealing with minor hamstring soreness, but it sounds like it'll only cost him one game. Ross has been lights out off the bench for the Magic early in the season. He needs to be rostered […]

Eric Gordon Expected To Suit Up Versus Kings

Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (knee) is listed as probable for Saturday's game against the Sacramento Kings. He made his season debut on Thursday, but it reportedly dealing with minor knee soreness. The Rockets might limit Gordon somewhat due to his injury history. Regardless, he'll be a low-end fantasy option without much upside.

Alec Burks Questionable Versus Pacers

New York Knicks guard Alec Burks (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Indiana Pacers. The team currently has Burks listed as day-to-day. He has missed two games in a row, but the team is hopeful he'll get back out there on Saturday. Burks has been one of the top offensive weapons […]

Devin Booker Scores 25 Points To Close 2020

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker scored 25 points on 10-for-17 shooting in Thursday's win over the Utah Jazz. Booker was 1-for-2 from deep and also added seven assists and three rebounds. He blocked a shot but also turned the ball over six times. It was a nice bounce-back performance after Booker was held to eight […]

Josh Hart Pulls Down 11 Rebounds In Victory

New Orleans Pelicans forward Josh Hart struggled from the field but put together a solid overall outing in a win over the Thunder. Hart delivered his second double-double of the season, notching 12 points, 11 rebounds, three triples, two assists, and a steal in 34 minutes. The former Laker benefited from Brandon Ingram's 26-minute night, […]

Fred VanVleet Scores 25 Points On Thursday

Toronto Raptors guard Fred Vanvleet scored 25 points on 9-for-19 shooting in Thursday's win over the New York Knicks. He also added five rebounds and seven assists, with a steal and a block. VanVleet made four three-pointers. VanVleet's had an up-and-down season, scoring 25-plus points twice and under 10 points in his other two games. […]

RJ Barrett's Shot Is Off On New Year's Eve

New York Knicks guard RJ Barrett couldn't find his shot on Thursday, going 0-for-8 from three and 4-for-19 from the floor in a loss to the Raptors. He finished with 12 points, eight rebounds, three assists, and a steal. The second-year wing has shot under 30 percent in three of the last four games now […]

Eric Gordon Solid In Season Debut

After missing the first week of the season due to COVID-19-related reasons, Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon saw his first action of the 20-21 season in Thursday's win over Sacramento. He was 6-for-12 from the floor with 17 points and also added two rebounds and two steals. It's hard to get too excited about Gordon […]

Seth Curry Sinks Five Treys Against Orlando

Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard Seth Curry was in great form on Thursday against Orlando, finishing a big 116-92 win with 21 points. He shot a superb 5-for-7 from downtown and 7-for-12 overall from the field, adding three steals, one assist, and one rebound. Curry had a rough season opener, but he has since then shot […]

Collin Sexton Leads Cavs In Scoring Again

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton led the team in scoring once more in Thursday's matchup against Indiana, notching a game-high 28 points on 12-for-19 shooting. He sank both of his attempts from deep while adding four assists, one rebound, and one steal. His backcourt mate and partner in crime Darius Garland also put together a […]

Jimmy Butler Is Probable Friday Against Dallas

Miami Heat guard/forward Jimmy Butler (ankle) is listed as probable and will likely play against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday. Butler left with a sprained ankle on Christmas Day and has missed the past two contests, but appears to have made progress on the ailment. If Butler is able to return, Andre Iguodala will likely […]

Terrence Ross Ruled Out Thursday With Hamstring Injury

The Orlando Magic are calling it hamstring "irritation" as guard Terrence Ross is ruled out Thursday against the Philadelphia 76ers. Ross was on fire to start the season, but appears to have tweaked something bad enough to be ruled out. Head coach Steve Clifford said Cole Anthony, Dwayne Bacon and Michael Carter-Williams will all see […]

Alec Burks Out Again With Ankle Injury

New York Knicks guard Alec Burks (ankle) will not play Thursday against the Toronto Raptors. Burks was questionable coming into the contest, but will not play as he recovers from a minor ankle sprain. With Burks out, Reggie Bullock posted 17 points in 41 minutes on Tuesday and will likely be given heavy minutes again […]

Paul George Has Double-Double Against Portland

Los Angeles Clippers guard/forward Paul George scored 23 points on 8-for-15 shooting in Wednesday's win over the Portland Trail Blazers. He also added 10 rebounds, seven assists, and two steals while hitting four three-pointers. George exploded for 33 points in the opener but hasn't been quite the same offensive weapon since then, though he's a […]

C.J. McCollum Hits Seven Threes

Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum scored 25 points in Wednesday's loss to the Clippers, including hitting seven shots from three. He was 8-for-17 overall from the field and also added four rebounds, three assists, and a steal. McCollum has 20 or more points in all four games he's played this year while occasionally contributing […]

Desmond Bane Records 16 Points Off The Bench

Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane had a good game off the bench in Wednesday's loss to Boston, recording 16 points on 6-for-11 shooting. The game turned into a blowout, so Bane actually ended up logging a team-high 32 minutes. He shot 3-for-6 from deep and added four rebounds and two steals to his line. Bane […]

Jaylen Brown Explodes For Career-High 42 Points

Boston Celtics shooting guard Jaylen Brown scored at will and ended up having a career-high 42 points in Wednesday's 126-107 win over Memphis. He shot 15-21 from the field with a 7-for-10 record from deep and ended up sitting out the whole fourth quarter in a blowout game, which makes his performance even more special. […]

Wesley Matthews Makes Six Threes

Los Angeles Lakers guard Wesley Matthews had a big showing off the bench in Wednesday's victory over the Spurs, going 6-for-6 from three and finishing with 18 points. He added a pair of rebounds too. Matthews had been 0-for-8 from deep on the season entering this game, so we shouldn't be expecting a repeat of […]

Austin Rivers Upgraded To Questionable For Thursday

New York Knicks point/shooting guard Austin Rivers (groin) has been deemed questionable to play in Thursday's game versus Toronto due to a sore groin. Rivers has not yet taken the floor this year, allowing Elfrid Payton nearly unabated access to starting point guard duties with Dennis Smith Jr. (quadriceps) also battling injuries. Should Rivers ultimately […]

Ben McLemore Likely Sidelined Through Weekend

Houston Rockets shooting guard/small forward Ben McLemore has been ruled out for Thursday's contest versus Sacramento, with an absence for Saturday's game likely as well. McLemore has yet to play this year due to the league's COVID-19 protocols, although the team is expected to have John Wall, DeMarcus Cousins and Eric Gordon back Thursday. McLemore has seemingly […]

DaQuan Jeffries Faces Extended Absence With Ankle Injury

Sacramento Kings shooting guard Daquan Jeffries (ankle) sustained a Grade 3 sprain of his left ankle, which is expected to keep him sidelined for a considerable period of time. Jeffries appeared in 13 games off the bench last season for the Kings and figured to be a piece that the team could utilize to begin […]

John Wall, DeMarcus Cousins, Eric Gordon Set To Play Thursday

The Houston Rockets are set to get reinforcements back for Thursday's game versus the Kings. The trio of point guard John Wall, center DeMarcus Cousins, and shooting guard Eric Gordon have all been cleared to practice, and are in line to play for the first time this season after missing three contests due to the […]

Josh Richardson Gets Green Light To Play Wednesday

Dallas Mavericks shooting guard/small forward Josh Richardson has been cleared to play in Wednesday's contest versus Charlotte. Richardson popped up on the injury report due to a strained calf, but it won't cause him to miss any time as of now. Entering play Wednesday, Richardson ranks second on the Mavericks with 16.7 PPG, having fired […]

Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot Logs Starting Five Spot Wednesday

Brooklyn Nets shooting guard/small forward Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot remained in the team's starting lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Hawks, replacing the recently injured Spencer Dinwiddie (knee). Luwawu-Cabarrot drew his first start of the year Monday, but that came without Kyrie Irving or Kevin Durant in the lineup due to rest purposes; now, he'll get to […]

Avery Bradley, Andre Iguodala Draw Starts Wednesday

The Miami Heat shook up their starting five for Wednesday's contest versus the Bucks, just 24 hours after a blowout defeat. Shooting guard Avery Bradley and small/power forward Andre Iguodala joined the starting five with Jimmy Butler (ankle) ruled out. Both Bradley and Iguodala give the Heat a suffocating defensive presence, although both are shaky […]

George Hill On Track To Return For Thursday’s Game

Oklahoma City Thunder point/shooting guard George Hill (neck) was not listed on the team's latest injury report, an indication that he is likely to suit up for Thursday's contest versus New Orleans. Hill missed Tuesday's game due to a neck ailment, which allowed Justin Jackson to join the starting five. With Jackson not having played […]