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Kevin Love Will Play Tuesday
Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Kevin Love (illness) is active and will play Tuesday against the Toronto Raptors. Love was questionable coming into the game with an illness, but feels good enough to play. There are no reported restrictions for Love, so owners still playing for a fantasy championship should start him with confidence.
Dale Johnson 7 years agoKemba Walker Shoots Poorly In Loss Sunday
Charlotte Hornets point guard Kemba Walker could not stop the Philadelphia 76ers from blowing them out Sunday. Walker shot 2-for-7 from the field to finish with 10 points and four assists in 26 minutes. This marks Walker's second straight poor showing as the Hornets have been blown out in each game. With their playoff chances […]
Dale Johnson 7 years agoWilly Hernangomez Shoots 14 Free Throws Off The Bench
Charlotte Hornets center Willy Hernangomez used his strength to get to the line frequently in Sunday's loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Hernangomez had a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds in just 22 minutes, but shot 11-for-14 from the free throw line. This game was a blowout, allowing Hernangomez to steal minutes away from […]
Dale Johnson 7 years agoBobby Portis Bounces Back With 18 Points
Chicago Bulls power forward Bobby Portis showed another strong offensive output Sunday against the Washington Wizards. Portis scored 18 points on 6-for-10 shooting with four rebounds in just 16 minutes. Portis has been a scoring machine off the bench for Chicago since they dealt Nikola Mirotic to the New Orleans Pelicans. Portis severely lacks defensive […]
Dale Johnson 7 years agoLauri Markkanen Could Not Be Stopped Sunday
Chicago Bulls power forward Lauri Markkanen dominated the Washington Wizards Sunday, leading his team to a blowout win. Markkanen scored a team-high 23 points on 7-for-11 shooting with six rebounds and five three-pointers in just 25 minutes. Markkanen has shown huge potential in his rookie season and should be a key piece in Chicago's rebuilding […]
Dale Johnson 7 years agoOtto Porter Scores 17 Points In Loss
Despite a solid offensive output, Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter could not lead his team to a win over the Chicago Bulls on Sunday. Porter scored a team-high 17 points on 7-for-12 shooting, but did not contribute much else in 31 minutes. As the fantasy and regular season nears its end, Porter has been one […]
Dale Johnson 7 years agoBradley Beal Ice Cold From Three Sunday
Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal could not find his range from beyond the arc in a loss to the Chicago Bulls on Sunday. Beal was 0-for-6 from three and an overall 5-for-17 from the field, scoring 15 points in 29 minutes. Beal was able to salvage some of his line by contributing five rebounds, […]
Dale Johnson 7 years agoLaMarcus Aldridge Expected To Play Thursday
San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich expects forward/center LaMarcus Aldridge (knee) to play against the Oklahoma City Thunder Thursday. Aldridge went down with a knee injury on Tuesday, but an MRI revealed no structural damage to his knee. This is great news for the Spurs and fantasy owners still deep in the playoffs, as Aldridge […]
Dale Johnson 7 years agoBlake Griffin A Late Scratch On Thursday
Detroit Pistons power forward Blake Griffin (ankle) popped up on the injury report for Thursday's game against the Washington Wizards and will not play. This is the first we are hearing of the injury as Griffin has been ruled out just ahead of game-time with a right ankle contusion. Anthony Tolliver will likely be thrust […]
Dale Johnson 7 years agoDwight Howard Posts Yet Another Double-Double
Charlotte Hornets center Dwight Howard posted 19 points and 10 rebounds against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday. This marked Howard's 48th double-double of the season as he continues to dominate the paint in his 14th season, silencing many doubters. Howard and the Hornets will have a couple days of rest before they face the Washington […]
Dale Johnson 7 years agoJ.R. Smith Extremely Efficient In Win
Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard J.R. Smith was on fire off the bench in Wednesday night's win over the Charlotte Hornets. Smith shot 8-for-9 from the field to finish with 19 points and also contributed five rebounds, three assists and three steals in 31 minutes. Smith has ceded his starting role to Rodney Hood and has […]
Dale Johnson 7 years agoLeBron James Dominates Charlotte On Wednesday
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James did it again Wednesday night against the Charlotte Hornets. After a subpar-for-his-standards Monday, James bounced back with 41 points on 14-for-26 shooting, 10 rebounds, eight assists and four three-pointers in 37 minutes. The King had another MVP-type performance, leading his team to a blowout win, and he continues making his […]
Dale Johnson 7 years agoAl Horford Will Not Suit Up Wednesday
Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford (ankle) is listed as out for Wednesday night's game against the Utah Jazz. There were no earlier reports of when Horford suffered the ankle injury, but it seems serious enough to rule him out Wednesday. The already injury-riddled Celtics will start Guerschon Yabusele, while Greg Monroe will see additional minutes […]
Dale Johnson 7 years agoShabazz Napier Will Start For Damian Lillard Wednesday
Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (personal) is out for Wednesday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Lillard is in Portland awaiting the birth of his child and will miss Wednesday, but should be fine moving forward. Without Lillard, Shabazz Napier will start and should be a popular option for DFS contests. Wade Baldwin will […]
Dale Johnson 7 years agoEmmanuel Mudiay Will Play Wednesday
New York Knicks point guard Emmanuel Mudiay (illness) will play Wednesday night against the Philadelphia 76ers. Mudiay missed Monday's contest with an illness, but feels better to make his return to game action Wednesday. Since the emergence of Trey Burke, Mudiay has seen his minutes fluctuate, making his production inconsistent. As of right now, Mudiay […]
Dale Johnson 7 years agoCourtney Lee Out Wednesday
New York Knicks shooting guard Courtney Lee (foot) will not suit up Wednesday against the Philadelphia 76ers. Lee is dealing with a sore foot and will get the day off. Trey Burke, Frank Ntilikina and Tim Hardaway Jr. will all see bumps in usage and minutes without the veteran guard. After a solid start to […]
Dale Johnson 7 years agoBradley Beal Quiet Again On Tuesday
Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal took a back seat on Tuesday in a big win over the San Antonio Spurs. The Wizards were up big early and Beal focused more on getting teammates involved, finishing with a team-high six assists. Beal also put up seven points on 3-for-8 shooting with three rebounds, one steal, […]
Dale Johnson 7 years agoLaMarcus Aldridge Leaves Game Tuesday With Knee Contusion
San Antonio Spurs forward/center LaMarcus Aldridge (knee) left Tuesday's game against the Washington Wizards in the second quarter and did not return. Aldridge went for a rebound and stepped on Marcin Gortat's foot, causing Aldridge to land awkwardly. Aldridge was able to finish with 13 points on 4-for-6 shooting in just 18 minutes before leaving. […]
Dale Johnson 7 years agoMarkieff Morris Perfect From The Field Tuesday
Washington Wizards forward/center Markieff Morris did not miss a shot against the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday. Morris led Washington to a blowout win with 15 points on a perfect 7-for-7 from the field in 17 minutes. The minutes were an anomaly, as the Wizards had already put the game away before needing more from […]
Dale Johnson 7 years agoNikola Mirotic Available To Play Off The Bench Tuesday
New Orleans Pelicans power forward Nikola Mirotic (hip) will be available Tuesday night against the Portland Trail Blazers. Mirotic came into Tuesday designated as questionable with a hip ailment, but his availability confirms the injury was not serious. Emeka Okafor will still start, but Mirotic's return cuts into Okafor's and Cheick Diallo's potential minutes.
Dale Johnson 7 years agoRajon Rondo Ruled Out Tuesday
New Orleans Pelicans point guard Rajon Rondo (wrist) will sit out Tuesday night against the Portland Trail Blazers. Rondo will miss his second straight game with the wrist injury after being labeled questionable coming into Tuesday. In his absence, Ian Clark will make the starting lineup, moving DeAndre Liggins to the bench. Clark is a […]
Dale Johnson 7 years agoJeff Green Back In The Starting Lineup Tuesday
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Jeff Green (illness) will return to the starting lineup Tuesday against the Miami Heat. Green missed just one game with an illness and there was speculation Larry Nance Jr. would steal the starting forward role. However, Green's return will push Nance to the second unit as a small-ball center behind Kevin Love. […]
Dale Johnson 7 years agoLauri Markkanen Starting Tuesday
Chicago Bulls power forward Lauri Markkanen (back) will start Tuesday night against the Houston Rockets. The rookie from Finland has missed six of his past seven games with an ailing back, but should be good to go against the top team in the West. Markkanen is having a standout rookie season and is a bright […]
Dale Johnson 7 years agoDwight Howard Stays Unstoppable On Monday
Charlotte Hornets center Dwight Howard continued a dominant stretch of stat lines Monday against the New York Knicks. Howard dropped 23 points and 13 rebounds while shooting 9-for-15 from the field and a rare perfect 5-for-5 from the line in 36 minutes. Howard still struggles with senseless turnovers (six on Monday), but it's hard to […]
Dale Johnson 7 years agoKemba Walker Fantastic In Overtime Win
Charlotte Hornets point guard Kemba Walker dominated the New York Knicks on Monday in an overtime win. Walker posted 31 points on 12-for-22 shooting and seven assists in 39 minutes. Walker is enjoying one of his best stretches of the season, scoring at least 24 points in five straight games, including a 46-point outburst against […]
Dale Johnson 7 years agoMichael Beasley Scores 27 Points Monday
New York Knicks forward Michael Beasley showed his scoring potential on Monday against the Charlotte Hornets. Beasley poured in 27 points on 12-for-22 shooting while also grabbing eight rebounds. Beasley has filled in nicely for injured forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (knee) but can be inconsistent at times. Beasley has been a force on the boards, grabbing […]
Dale Johnson 7 years agoEnes Kanter Posts Fifth Consecutive Double-Double Monday
New York Knicks center Enes Kanter remained consistent in the overtime loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Monday. Kanter finished with 15 points on 7-for-13 shooting and 13 rebounds in 33 minutes. Kanter is enjoying a solid first season with Knicks, averaging a double-double over the season for the second time in his career. Although […]
Dale Johnson 7 years agoTrey Burke Has Career Night Against Charlotte
New York Knicks point guard Trey Burke dominated the stat sheet in Monday night's overtime loss to the Charlotte Hornets. Burke finished with a career-high 42 points on 19-for-31 shooting and 12 assists in 41 minutes. Burke slashed and dashed through the lane to score his highest point total since dropping 32 points back in […]
Dale Johnson 7 years agoTrey Burke Scores 19 Points In First Start Of Season
New York Knicks point guard Trey Burke moved into the starting lineup Sunday against the Washington Wizards and led his team to a convincing win. Burke scored 19 points on 8-for-15 shooting and contributed three assists, three steals, and two rebounds in 27 minutes. The Knicks have moved to developing their young players like Burke […]
Dale Johnson 7 years agoTomas Satoransky Dishes 10 Assists Sunday
Washington Wizards point guard Tomas Satoransky was efficient while getting his teammates involved Sunday against the New York Knicks. Satoransky finished with nine points on 3-for-4 shooting, 10 assists, four rebounds, three steals and one block in 36 minutes. "Sato" has been an under the radar pick up for teams and has serviced well in […]
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