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 […]

DeMar DeRozan Scores 27 Points In Saturday's Win

San Antonio Spurs shooting guard DeMar DeRozan made a host of key baskets in the final minutes and finished with 27 points in Saturday's 119-114 win over Toronto. He shot 10-for-17 from the field against his former team, including a very good 3-for-4 from downtown. DeRozan also had eight assists, five rebounds, and two steals […]

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. […]

Jordan Clarkson Drops Team-High 23 Points Off Bench

Utah Jazz shooting guard Jordan Clarkson continued to be a walking bucket off the bench during Saturday's loss to Minnesota. Clarkson maximized his 23 minutes on the floor by dropping a team-best 23 points on 8-for-17 shooting. Instant offense when he's on the court, Clarkson continues to make a case for being rostered in the […]

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 […]

C.J. McCollum Catches Fire From Field, Drops 44 Points In Win

Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard C.J. McCollum had everything working offensively during Saturday's victory over the Rockets, as he dropped 44 points on 17-for-30 shooting, knocking down nine triples in the process. The enormous scoring output is McCollum's highest total since Jan. 31, 2018, as he also added eight assists and three rebounds to his […]

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 […]

Alec Burks Stays Hot Against 76ers

New York Knicks guard Alec Burks poured in 22 points, five rebounds, four triples, three assists, two steals, and a block in 31 minutes of a loss to Philadelphia. Burks has now scored 22 points in each game for the Knicks to start the season, both against playoff teams in the East from last season. […]

Bradley Beal Finishes Saturday's Loss With 39 Points

Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal scored a game-high 39 points, but it wasn't enough against Orlando on Saturday, as the team dropped a home game 130-120. Beal did some great scoring throughout the contest, finishing with a 14-for-24 mark from the field with a 9-for-13 shooting line at the charity stripe. He added seven […]

Terrence Ross Provides 25 Points Off The Bench

Orlando Magic shooting guard Terrence Ross posted a nice offensive performance off the bench in Saturday's win over Washington, going for a team-high 25 points in 28 minutes on 9-for-14 shooting. He was 3-for-6 from downtown and added a pair of steals and rebounds with one assist to his line. Ross hasn't started a game […]

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 […]

Dario Saric, Abdel Nader Ruled Out Against Kings

The Phoenix Suns have ruled out guard Abdel Nader (concussion) and forward Dario Saric (quad) have been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Sacramento Kings. Nader isn't a huge deal for fantasy purposes, but Saric will play a fairly sizable role in Phoenix once he's cleared to return. For now, expect to see more […]

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 […]

Jimmy Butler Sustains Ankle Injury During Christmas Day Win

Miami Heat shooting guard/small forward Jimmy Butler (ankle) departed Friday's victory over the Pelicans during the first half with an ankle injury. Butler was held to just 16 minutes, where he compiled four points on 2-for-7 shooting to go along with six rebounds and five assists. Butler had been dealing with an ankle ailment entering […]

Duncan Robinson Ties Christmas Day Triples Made Record

Miami Heat shooting guard Duncan Robinson was scorching hot from behind the three-point line during Friday's win over the Pelicans, tying the all-time record for made three-pointers (seven) in a Christmas Day contest. Robinson has shown a propensity to launch with frequency from deep when he begins to percolate, with Miami's offense focusing on getting […]

James Harden Must Isolate Until Friday

Houston Rockets guard James Harden must isolate until Friday after breaking the NBA's COVID-19 precautionary rules. If he continues to test negative, he'll be eligible to play on Saturday against the Portland Trail Blazers. At this point, we shouldn't trust that Harden will play until we actually see him in a Rockets jersey pre-game, but […]

DeMar DeRozan Leads Spurs To Win With Near Triple-Double

San Antonio Spurs guard/forward DeMar DeRozan lead his team in scoring in the win over the Memphis Grizzlies Wednesday night. DeRozan put up 28 points, nine rebounds, nine assists, one steal and one block in 35 minutes. In typical DeRozan fashion, he did not attempt a single three-pointer, but was 7-for-14 from the field and […]

Brandon Ingram Comes Close To Triple-Double In Win

New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward Brandon Ingram came close to a triple-double in the team's season-opening win over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night. Ingram recorded 24 points on 10-for-19 shooting to go along with 11 assists, nine rebounds, three three-pointers, three steals and a block in 37 minutes. The reigning Most Improved Player of the […]

Devin Booker Scores 22 Points In Season Opener

Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker led his team with 22 points in Wednesday's season opener, shooting 8-for-15 from the field and 2-for-6 from outside in a 106-102 win over Dallas. Taking care of the ball was a huge problem for him, as he ended up with eight turnovers, but it was still a positive […]

C.J. McCollum Leads Portland In Scoring Wednesday Night

Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard C.J. McCollum scored a game-high 23 points in Wednesday's 120-100 loss to the Jazz, going 7-for-19 from the field and 3-for-8 from downtown. He added four rebounds and three steals while shooting a perfect 6-for-6 at the line. The Portland starters had a miserable night in general, with Damian Lillard […]

Malik Beasley Pours In Game-High 23 Points Wednesday

Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Malik Beasley led all scorers during Wednesday's victory over the Pistons with 23 points on 10-for-18 shooting overall, going 3-for-9 from behind the arc. Beasley's offensive output is even more impressive with the fact that it came in just 27 minutes of action, as he added four rebounds and two assists […]

Josh Jackson Drops Team-High 19 Points Off Bench

Detroit Pistons shooting guard/small forward Josh Jackson made quite the impact in his first game with his new organization, dropping a team-best 19 points on 8-for-14 shooting during Wednesday's loss to the Timberwolves. Jackson played the fourth-most minutes of any Piston in the season opener, an indication that he'll be a considerable part of the […]

Buddy Hield Taps Home Game-Winner, Goes For 22 Points

Sacramento Kings shooting guard/small forward Buddy Hield was in the right place at the right time at the conclusion of Wednesday's win over the Nuggets as he snared a blocked shot and tipped it home just prior to the buzzer to seal victory for his squad. It marked just one of four shots that Hield […]

Zach LaVine Struggles From Deep

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine scored an inefficient 22 points in a blowout loss to the Hawks. LaVine struggled with his shot a bit, as he converted on just one of eight attempts from beyond the arc, though overall, it was a solid showing for the 25-year-old. He's taken big steps as a scorer, averaging […]

Jaylen Brown Drops 33 Points In Win Over Bucks

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown poured in 33 points with five rebounds, four assists, three triples, two steals, and a block in 38 minutes of a 122-121 win over Milwaukee. Brown's 33 points were a team-high, and he did it on efficient 13 of 24 shooting from the field. Jayson Tatum stole the show with […]

Rodney Hood Faces Minutes Ceiling Wednesday

Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard/small forward Rodney Hood (Achilles) will play in Wednesday's season opener, but will also face a minutes restriction as he works his way back from a torn Achilles. Hood started all 21 games that he appeared in with Portland last season, but will likely help key the second unit offensively to […]

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. […]

D'Angelo Russell Will Come Off The Bench Wednesday

Minnesota Timberwolves point/shooting guard D'Angelo Russell has been bumped to the bench for Wednesday's game against Detroit after he was late to shootaround, stemming from a COVID-19 testing delay. Ricky Rubio will enter the starting five, although it's unclear if Russell will also see decreased minutes/usage as a means of discipline. With one cancellation (Oklahoma […]

James Harden Avoids Suspension, Will Be Fined By League

Houston Rockets point/shooting guard James Harden has been fined $50,000 by the NBA due to a violation of the league's health and safety protocols. The Rockets season opener was postponed Wednesday after positive COVID-19 tests within the organization, which were muddled by additional contact-tracing concerns. There was a thought that Harden may draw a suspension […]

Milwaukee Picks Up Donte DiVincenzo’s Option For Next Year

Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard Donte Divincenzo begins his ascension into the first unit this season, drawing the start for Wednesday's season opener against the Celtics. Shortly prior to tip-off, the organization announced that DiVincenzo would be back for 2021-22, picking up the fourth-year team option on his rookie deal. Having averaged 9.2 points and 4.8 […]