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LeBron James, Anthony Davis Questionable For Thursday
Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward LeBron James (ankle) and forward/center Anthony Davis (groin) are questionable to play Thursday against the San Antonio Spurs. James has been a common reoccurrence on the injury report, but has not missed a game this season. Davis, on the other hand, is popping up with a right adductor strain and this […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoSuns-Raptors Game Could Be Postponed
Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul and Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry met on Wednesday to discuss whether or not to move forward with Wednesday night's match up in Phoenix. Given the events going on in Washington, D.C., the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics players walked off the court but returned and the game […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoJosh Jackson Inactive Against Bucks
Detroit Pistons guard/forward Josh Jackson (ankle) will not play Wednesday against the Milwaukee Bucks. Jackson suffered an ankle injury Sunday, but there was optimism he would suit up Wednesday. That, unfortunately, was not the case and he will miss his second-straight game with the injury. Wayne Ellington is getting another start and is a threes […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoMarkelle Fultz Leaves Game With Serious Knee Injury
Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz (knee) left Wednesday night's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers and will not return. Fultz landed on his knee awkwardly and had trouble walking, clutching his left knee almost immediately after landing. Hopefully it looked worse than it actually was, but this could be a serious knee injury for Fultz, who […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoReggie Bullock Good To Go Wednesday
New York Knicks guard Reggie Bullock (knee) was in danger of missing Wednesday's contest against the Utah Jazz, but he will play and start. Bullock has some soreness in his knee, but not enough where it will cost him a game. Bullock has been starting in the absence of Alec Burks (ankle), who is out […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoMaurice Harkless Inactive Versus Boston
Miami Heat forward Maurice Harkless (forearm) will not suit up Wednesday against the Boston Celtics. Harkless started the season opener, but has since be well outside the normal rotation. His injury will not impact much, but Kelly Olynyk will get his second-straight start and is looking like a speculative in add in season-long leagues. Olynyk […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoDennis Smith Jr. And Omari Spellman Active Wednesday
New York Knicks guard Dennis Smith Jr. (quad) and forward Omari Spellman (quad) are active Wednesday against the Utah Jazz. Smith has played in one game this season and will likely make his return Wednesday, but Austin Rivers and Immanuel Quickley have both been playing well off the bench behind Elfrid Payton. As for Spellman, […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoDavid Nwaba Starting Again For Injured Danuel House Jr.
The Houston Rockets are starting forward David Nwaba again for the injured Danuel House Jr. (back) on Wednesday against the Indiana Pacers. House with miss his second-straight game with a back injury and Nwaba is slated to grab his second-straight start. Nwaba started off the year hot with numerous players out due to medical and […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoChristian Wood Out Wednesday Against Indiana
Houston Rockets forward/center Christian Wood (knee) has been ruled out Wednesday against the Indiana Pacers. Wood was a game-time decision coming into the contest, but looks like the knee issue is enough to have him sit. DeMarcus Cousins, who has been disappointing thus far, will grab the spot start without Woods. Cousins could be worth […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoMarcus Smart In, Jeff Teague Out Wednesday Night
The Boston Celtics will be without guard Jeff Teague (ankle) again Wednesday against the Miami Heat, but will get guard Marcus Smart (thumb) back after a one-game absence. Smart's return will likely push Tremont Waters back to the bench who will take a huge hit in fantasy value. Teague, missing his second straight, should give […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoKawhi Leonard Not Listed On Injury Report Despite Back-To-Back
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard is not listed on the injury report ahead of Wednesday night's game against the Golden State Warriors. As you may know, Leonard, who played 37 minutes on Tuesday, typically sits one of the back-to-back sets. In fact, if Leonard suits up, this would be the first time he plays both […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoMarcus Morris And Paul George Questionable Wednesday
Los Angeles Clippers forwards Marcus Morris (knee) and Paul George (ankle) are questionable to play Wednesday night against the Golden State Warriors. Morris has not played at all this season with knee soreness and is most likely going to sit, as we have not heard much of an update on his progress. George, however, was […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoIsaac Okoro Will Play And Start Against Magic
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Isaac Okoro (foot) will play and start against the Orlando Magic Wednesday night. Okoro is returning after a foot sprain and could be eased back into game shape. However, the Cavs are missing breakout guard Darius Garland (shoulder) for the next week and could rely on the rookie Okoro. Cedi Osman is […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoEvan Fournier Out Again Wednesday Night
Orlando Magic guard Evan Fournier (back) is out Wednesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers due to back spasms. This will be the third straight game missed by Fournier due to back spasms after leaving the game on December 31st. Dwayne Bacon has been the starter and will continue to do so with Fournier out. Bacon has […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoFantasy Basketball Category Streamers - Week 3
Another week down and we are now starting to see where team rotations are heading while some navigate injuries or COVID-19 complications. Congrats to the managers starting off the season 2-0 and for the others, there is still a lot of season left! Ja Morant (ankle), Spencer Dinwiddie (knee), Karl-Anthony Towns (wrist), Alec Burks (ankle), […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoJames Wiseman Good To Go Sunday Against Portland
Golden State Warriors center James Wiseman (ankle) will play and start Sunday against the Portland Trail Blazers. Wiseman tweaked his ankle late Friday night in a loss to Portland, but his availability for Sunday was never in doubt. Wiseman will look to bounce back as he is shooting just 32.0 percent from the field over […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoLuka Doncic Will Not Play Versus Chicago
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (quad) has been ruled out Sunday against the Chicago Bulls. Doncic, who was doubtful coming into the contest, must have picked up the injury in the win over the Miami Heat on Friday. However, this is the first leg of a back-to-back and could be a rest day for Doncic. […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoDerrick White Out, LaMarcus Aldridge Questionable On Sunday
San Antonio Spurs guard Derrick White (toe) is listed as out Sunday against the Utah Jazz after making his season debut on Friday while forward/center LaMarcus Aldridge (knee) is questionable. The injury report lists White with a sprained left toe which is the same foot he had surgery on. For now, there are no reports […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoJames Wiseman Probable To Play Sunday
Golden State Warriors center James Wiseman (center)is listed as probable Sunday against the Portland Trail Blazers. Wiseman tweaked his ankle late Friday night in the loss to the Blazers, but coach Steve Kerr downplayed the injury. All signs point to Wiseman playing who is in a bit of a slump as he gets acclimated to […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoStephen Curry Posts 26 Points As Warriors Fall To 2-3
Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry did all he could Friday in a blowout loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. Curry posted 26 points on 9-for-20 shooting along with eight rebounds, five assists and four three-pointers in 34 minutes. Curry has not been getting much help from his teammates this year, but continues to […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoC.J. McCollum Makes History With His Three-Point Shooting Friday
Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum became the second player in NBA history to make 25 or more threes in the first five games of the season after knocking down four against the Golden State Warriors Friday. McCollum finished with 28 points on 11-for-21 shooting to go along with four assists, three steals and a […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoDamian Lillard Reaches 15,000 Career Points On Friday
Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard hit 15,000 career points in a blowout win over the Golden State Warriors on Friday. Lillard finished with a season-high 34 points on 11-for-21 shooting, eight assists, six three-pointers, four rebounds and a steal in 35 minutes. Lillard became the second Portland player to score 15,000 points for […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoKeldon Johnson Has Career Night Against Lakers
San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson had a career night despite the loss Friday to the Los Angeles Lakers. Johnson posted a career-high 26 points on 7-for-11 shooting, including 7-for-8 from the free-throw line and 5-for-9 from three-point land. Johnson also rounded out his line with 10 rebounds, two steals, an assist and a block […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoAnthony Davis Looks Like Himself Again Friday
Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis finally broke through Friday against the San Antonio Spurs. Davis finished with a season-high 34 points on 13-for-26 shooting, 11 rebounds, five assists, four three-pointers and two steals in 35 minutes. Davis has been a disappointed based on his standards this season, but finally posted a monster stat line […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoLeBron James Posts His First Triple-Double This Season
Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward LeBron James (ankle) posted a triple-double in Friday's win over the San Antonio Spurs. James, who was questionable coming into the contest, had 26 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists, three three-pointers and two steals in 36 minutes. Despite the shortened season and constant appearances on the injury report, James has yet […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoMalik Beasley Scores 21 Points Versus Wizards
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Malik Beasley scored 21 points as Minnesota falls to the Washington Wizards on Friday. Beasley shot 8-for-13 from the field and 3-for-6 from three to go along with three rebounds and nothing else in 26 minutes. With Karl-Anthony Towns (wrist) out, the Timberwolves have lost three straight, but Beasley has seen increased […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoThomas Bryant Goes Perfect From The Field Friday
Washington Wizards center Thomas Bryant did not miss in the win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday. Bryant was a perfect 7-for-7 from the field, leading to 17 points along with seven rebounds, two assists and a three in 22 minutes. Bryant has made 16 out of his last 17 shots, bringing his field goal […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoBradley Beal Helps End Skid With 31 Points
Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal helped get his team in the win column with a win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday. Beal finished with a game-high 31 points on 12-for-20 shooting, including seven assists, three rebounds, three three-pointers and a steal in 28 minutes without teammate Russell Westbrook (rest). This has become the norm […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoJohn Collins Dominates Nets Again
Atlanta Hawks forward/center John Collins had another strong outing against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday. Collins posted 20 points on 9-for-14 shooting and added eight rebounds, two assists, two three-pointers and a block in just 25 minutes. While Collins has been playing well lately, the lack of minutes is a bit concerning. Collins has played […]
Dale Johnson 4 years agoKevin Durant Posts 28 Points Against Hawks
Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant lead his team in scoring, but could not lead them to a win over the Atlanta Hawks Friday night. Durant posted 28 points on 10-for-21 shooting and added eight rebounds, four assists, two three-pointers, two blocks and a steal in 37 minutes. Durant has been posting first-round value this season […]
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