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John Wall Does A Little Bit Of Everything Against Miami
Washington Wizards point guard John Wall contributed across the board in Friday night's preseason win over the Miami Heat. Wall posted nine points, nine assists, five rebounds, three steals and two blocks in 24 minutes. Wall was pretty inefficient in this one, shooting 4-for-12 from the field and 0-for-5 from beyond the arc, but it's […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoJames Harden Dishes 10 Assists Against Pacers
Houston Rockets guard James Harden had no trouble finding his teammates in Thursday night's preseason game against the Indiana Pacers. Harden recorded 10 assists to go along with 17 points on 5-for-14 shooting in 30 minutes. Harden struggled from outside in this one, going 3-for-9 from three-point range, but he does enough elsewhere that his […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoVictor Oladipo Picks Up Where He Left Off
Indiana Pacers shooting guard Victor Oladipo showed no signs of offseason rust Thursday night against the Houston Rockets. Oladipo exploded for 24 points on 9-for-18 shooting in just 24 minutes. There have been buzz around the league, mainly from the Pacers themselves, Oladipo is set to make another huge jump in his play this season. […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoTJ Leaf Impresses In Preseason Opener
Indiana Pacers forward TJ Leaf got the start Thursday night against the Houston Rockets and did not disappoint. The Pacers sat out forward Thaddeus Young (knee) allowing Leaf to play 33 minutes and post a double-double of 13 points and 12 rebounds. Leaf rounded out a solid stat line by contributing four assists, two steals […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoBradley Beal Goes Cold From Three Monday Night
Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal was rusty in the preseason opener against the New York Knicks. Beal scored 11 points on 3-for-12 and 1-for-7 from three-point range in 21 minutes. Beal lead the starters in shots and minutes, a trend that continues over from last season. It remains to be seen how Beal and […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoMitchell Robinson Shows Potential In Preseason Debut
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson showed flashes of athleticism Monday night against the Washington Wizards. Robinson finished with six points on 3-for-4 shooting, seven rebounds and a block in 16 minutes. Robinson did struggle from the free-throw line, failing to knock down a free-throw in four attempts. Robinson was a standout in the summer […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoKevin Knox Records Double-Double In Preseason Opener
New York Knicks forward Kevin Knox was solid as the starter in Monday night's preseason opener against the Washington Wizards. Knox recorded a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds, while also contributing three assists, two steals and two three-pointers in 26 minutes. With forward Kristaps Porzingis possibly missing the entire season, Knox could easily […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoMarkelle Fultz Solid Again In Starting Unit
Philadelphia 76ers guard Markelle Fultz finally showed his range Monday night, knocking down a three-pointer against the Orlando Magic. Fultz finished with 12 points on 5-for-12 shooting along with six rebounds and a block in 24 minutes. Fultz looked comfortable again playing with the first unit and it's possible head coach Brett Brown decides to […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoNikola Vucevic Leads Team In Scoring Monday Night
Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic dominated on the offensive end Monday night against the Philadelphia 76ers. Vucevic scored a team-high 20 points on 9-for-17 shooting to go along with five rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 23 minutes. What Vucevic did on the offensive end, he lacked on the defensive end, allowing opposing center […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoD.J. Augustin Plays Well As Starter Monday Night
Orlando Magic point guard D.J. Augustin got the first look as the starting point guard in Monday night's preseason opener against the Philadelphia 76ers. Orlando brought in point guard Jerian Grant, but it was Augustin who got the first crack as the starter and did not disappoint. Augustin posted 12 points, six assists and three […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoJonathan Isaac Leaves Preseason Opener With Ankle Injury
Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (ankle) left Monday night's game against the Philadelphia 76ers with a sprained right ankle and did not return. Isaac played just nine minutes, posting two points and one rebound, before leaving for good. Isaac struggled in his rookie season with foot and ankle injuries, limiting him to just 27 games […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoRudy Gay Leads Team With 13 Points Against Heat
San Antonio Spurs forward Rudy Gay lead the team in points Sunday night against the Miami Heat. Gay scored 13 points on 5-for-6 shooting with five rebounds and three three-pointers in 14 minutes. The veteran was red hot from the field, repeatedly knocking down open shots. Gay will have an expanded role this season with […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoJakob Poeltl Grabs 10 Boards Off The Bench Sunday
In his preseason debut with the San Antonio Spurs, center Jakob Poeltl crashed the glass with success Sunday night against the Miami Heat. Poeltl grabbed 10 rebounds while contributing six points and a steal in 18 minutes. Poeltl was involved in the blockbuster trade this summer involving DeMar DeRozan and Kawhi Leonard and looks comfortable […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoDwyane Wade Struggles Shooting On Sunday
Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade showed some rust Sunday night against the San Antonio Spurs. Wade scored 10 points on just 3-for-10 shooting in 17 minutes off the bench. Wade also contributed four assists, but committed four turnovers in the process. Wade has announced this will be his farewell tour with his intent to retire […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoRodney McGruder Scores 15 In Start
Miami Heat guard/forward Rodney McGruder attacked the basket Sunday night against the San Antonio Spurs. McGruder scored 15 points on 5-for-13 shooting, but did not add much else in 30 minutes. McGruder lead the team in shot attempts and minutes in the preseason opener with Miami missing Wayne Ellington (ankle) and Dion Waiters (ankle). Miami […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoHassan Whiteside Posts Big Double-Double In Preseason Opener
Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside came out strong in Sunday night's preseason game against the San Antonio Spurs. Whiteside posted 20 points on 8-for-10 shooting to go along with 13 rebounds, two steals and two blocks in 23 minutes. Whiteside has taken a lot of criticism following last season's playoff performance, but he looked like […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoJohn Collins Scores 19 Points In Loss
Atlanta Hawks forward/center John Collins led the team in scoring Tuesday night against the San Antonio Spurs. Collins scored 19 points on seven of 14 shooting and also contributed seven rebounds, one steal and one block. Collins showed the same issues he had in his rookie year, shooting 55.6 percent from the free throw line […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoDerrick White Leads Spurs In Scoring For Second Straight Night
San Antonio Spurs point guard Derrick White has had a tremendous start the the 2018 NBA Summer League. White scored 21 points on 7-for-15 shooting Tuesday and included nine assists, six rebounds, two steals, two blocks and two three-pointers. It's a small two-game sample size, but White is now averaging 21.5 points, 7.5 assists and […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoJeff Green Agrees To Deal With Washington
Former Cleveland Cavaliers forward Jeff Green has agreed to join the Washington Wizards on a one-year, $2.5 million deal. Green is coming off a decent season with Cleveland and provides Washington with much-needed depth after losing forward Mike Scott to free agency. Green will likely have a similar role in Washington, coming off the bench […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoAvery Bradley Has Agreed To Re-Sign With The Clippers
Los Angeles Clippers guard Avery Bradley has agreed to a two-year, $25 million deal to remain with the team. Bradley was a huge disappointment for the Clippers after they acquired him in a trade involving forward Blake Griffin. Bradley only played six games in L.A. before requiring season-ending abdominal surgery in February. When healthy, Bradley […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoDerrick Favors Will Re-Sign With Utah
Utah Jazz forward/center Derrick Favors has agreed to a $36 million deal to stay with the team for two more years. Favors was solid during the 2017-2018 regular season, playing over 70 games for the first time since the 2014-2015 season. Favors averaged 12.3 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.1 blocks in 28.0 minutes per game […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoLance Stephenson Agrees To Deal With Lakers
Former Indiana Pacers guard/forward Lance Stephenson has agreed to a one-year, $4.5 million deal to join the Los Angeles Lakers. After bouncing around the league in 2016, Stephenson was able to put together a serviceable season with the Pacers in 2017-2018. Stephenson's numbers were limited due to his bench role, but he filled in nicely […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoNerlens Noel Has Agreed To Deal With Thunder
Former Dallas Mavericks center Nerlens Noel has agreed to a two-year deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder, with a player option for the second year. After showing promise in his first two seasons in Philadelphia, Noel has underperformed and shown little interest in improving his game. Noel now has a chance to redeem himself in […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoJ.J. Redick Agrees To Re-Sign With Philadelphia
Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard J.J. Redick has agreed to a one-year deal around the $12-13 million range to remain with the team. Redick showed veteran leadership on a young Philadelphia team and proceeded to hit the fourth-most three-pointers in a season in franchise history. Redick also posted a career-high 17.1 points per game on 46.5 […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoElfrid Payton Agrees To Deal With The Pelicans
Former Orlando Magic and Phoenix Suns point guard Elfrid Payton has agreed to a one-year deal with the New Orleans Pelicans. With the departure of point guard Rajon Rondo, Payton will run the point with All-Star forward Anthony Davis and newly-acquired forward Julius Randle. Payton is a versatile guard that is able to flirt with […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoMarco Belinelli Agrees To Reunion With San Antonio
Former Philadelphia 76ers guard Marco Belinelli has agreed to a two-year, $12 million deal with the San Antonio Spurs. Belinelli is coming off a career-high 13.6 points and 2.0 three-pointers per game and will reunite with the Spurs, his former team from 2013-2015. Although guard Manu Ginobili is drifting to retirement, Belinelli will be behind […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoOmri Casspi Agrees To Deal With Memphis
Former Golden State Warriors forward Omri Casspi has agreed to a one-year deal with the Memphis Grizzlies. Casspi has been a solid reserve wherever he's been, including last season when filling in for injured All-Star forward Kevin Durant. In the seven games he started, Casspi posted 11.9 points and 7.1 rebounds per game. However, it […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoMario Hezonja Has Agreed To Deal With Knicks
Former Orlando Magic forward Mario Hezonja has agreed to a one-year, $6.5 million deal to join the New York Knicks. While former teammate Aaron Gordon was injured, Hezonja filled in very nicely, averaging 14.0 points and 5.6 rebounds per game as a starter. Now Hezonja will be behind veteran wings Courtney Lee and Tim Hardaway […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoGerald Green Will Re-Sign With Houston
Houston Rockets shooting guard Gerald Green has agreed to a $2.4 million deal to remain in Houston for one more year. Green will be returning to his hometown team for another year after fitting in nicely with the second unit during the 2017-2018 season. Green was able to find some fantasy relevance last season, scoring […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoAaron Gordon Agrees To Stay In Orlando
Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon has agreed to an $84 million deal to remain in Orlando for the next four years. Gordon enjoyed a breakout year in the 2017-2018 season, posting career-high averages in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks over the course of the season. Although he was incredible for most of the fantasy […]
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