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Kevin Durant Erupts For Season-High 53 Points In Win
Brooklyn Nets power forward Kevin Durant has shown virtually no rust in his return to action, delivering one of the premier offensive games of his career during Sunday's victory over the Knicks. Durant finished with a season-high 53 points on 19-for-37 shooting, marking his highest regular-season scoring total since Jan. 17, 2014, while he was... Read More
Trae Young Drops 47 Points During Win Sunday
Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young was sizzling offensively during Sunday's victory over the Pacers, compiling 47 points on a tremendously efficient 13-for-20 shooting performance. Young accumulated 33 points and six made threes by halftime, also finishing the outing a perfect 14-for-14 from the free-throw stripe. The performance marks Young's seventh effort exceeding the 40-point... Read More
LeBron James, Talen Horton-Tucker Questionable To Play Sunday
Los Angeles Lakers power forward/center LeBron James (knee) and shooting guard/small forward Talen Horton-Tucker (ankle) have popped up on the injury report for Sunday's game against the Suns with questionable designations. James missed one outing earlier in the week with a sore left knee, but he has since returned to post a triple-double, followed by... Read More
Danny Green Remains Sidelined For Sunday’s Game
Philadelphia 76ers small forward Danny Green (finger) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Magic as he continues to work his way back from a laceration on his left middle finger. Green's absence among the second unit paves the way for Shake Milton, Furkan Korkmaz, and Isaiah Joe to take on slightly elevated... Read More
Jalen Suggs, Mo Bamba Questionable To Suit Up Sunday
Orlando Magic point/shooting guard Jalen Suggs (ankle) and center Mo Bamba (calf) have been tagged as questionable to play in Sunday's game against Philadelphia. Both players were able to take the floor Friday, although Suggs has missed two outings over the past 10 days due to an ankle ailment. Bamba's status is arguably more relevant... Read More
De'Aaron Fox Posts Enormous 41-Point Double-Double In Defeat
Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox took on elevated offensive duties during Saturday's loss to the Jazz without Domantas Sabonis (personal) in the mix and parlayed that role into a 41-point, 11-assist outing that ranks as arguably his best of the year. Fox tied his season high with 32 shot attempts, 15 of which he... Read More
Jordan Clarkson Drops Career-High 45 Points In Win Saturday
Since joining the Utah Jazz, point guard Jordan Clarkson has emerged as one of the league's most consistent scoring options off the bench. He took that role to another level in Saturday's victory over the Kings, where he erupted for 45 points on 15-for-21 shooting overall, setting a new career best for a single game... Read More
Josh Hart Erupts For Career-High 44-Point Showing Saturday
Portland Trail Blazers small forward Josh Hart had far and away the best offensive night of his career to this point during Saturday's victory over Washington. Hart, whose previous career high in scoring was 30 points, sizzled en route to a 44-point performance on 15-for-21 shooting overall. To cap off one of the more all-around... Read More
Klay Thompson Splashes Season-Best Eight Threes, 38 Points
Golden State Warriors small forward Klay Thompson had his entire offensive arsenal firing during Saturday's win over the Bucks as he set new season highs with 38 points and eight made triples. While Stephen Curry was held under wraps for a season-low eight points, Thompson became the focal point and shot 15-for-24 overall, all while... Read More
Christian Wood On Track To Return For Sunday’s Game
Houston Rockets center Christian Wood (illness) is expected to suit up for Sunday's contest against the Pelicans, ending a three-game stint on the sidelines due to an illness. Alperen Sengun was the primary beneficiary of Wood's absence, with the rookie likely to revert to his role among the second unit. Wood was enjoying an uptick... Read More
Jeremy Lamb, Maurice Harkless Questionable For Saturday
Sacramento Kings small forward Jeremy Lamb (hip) and power forward Maurice Harkless (ankle) have been deemed questionable to suit up for Saturday's game against Utah. Lamb has missed the past three outings, while Harkless has been down the past six. Prior to his hip ailment, Lamb had carved out a solid role among the second... Read More
Frank Ntilikina Returns To Action For Friday’s Game
Dallas Mavericks point/shooting guard Frank Ntilikina (illness) has been cleared to suit up for Friday's contest against Houston. Ntilikina has played just eight minutes across the Mavs' past eight outings. It's unclear if the 23-year-old will face any kind of minutes cap in his return, but he could be utilized with elevated frequency due to... Read More
Obi Toppin Will Miss Friday’s Game
New York Knicks power forward Obi Toppin (hamstring) has been ruled out for Friday's contest against the Grizzlies, his fifth consecutive absence due to a strained left hamstring. Toppin's absence in the frontcourt, along with that of Nerlens Noel's (foot), has left Taj Gibson and Jericho Sims as the team's primary big men off the... Read More
Naji Marshall Draws First Start Of Season Friday
New Orleans Pelicans small forward Naji Marshall has been elevated to the starting five for the first time this year for Friday's matchup vs. Charlotte. Marshall gets the promotion with Brandon Ingram (hamstring) and C.J. McCollum (health and safety protocols) currently sidelined. Marshall has begun to get consistent minutes among the second unit over the... Read More
Anfernee Simons Will Miss At Least 1-2 Weeks Due To Injury
Portland Trail Blazers point guard Anfernee Simons (knee) has been shut down for the time being, with the team set to re-evaluate the 22-year-old in the next one to two weeks. Simons is battling mild patellar tendinopathy in his left knee, an ailment which could keep him out for the remainder of the season. Already... Read More
Grant Williams Receives Green Light To Suit Up Friday
Boston Celtics small/power forward Grant Williams (illness) has been cleared to play in Friday's game against the Pistons. Williams has emerged as a significant contributor for Boston over the past month, having averaged 10.4 PPG while shooting 45.5 behind the arc over his last nine outings. He presents a tricky DFS asset due to his... Read More
Jalen Brunson, Dorian Finney-Smith Ruled Out For Friday
Dallas Mavericks point/shooting guard Jalen Brunson (thigh) and small/power forward Dorian Finney-Smith (arm) have been deemed unavailable to suit up for Friday's contest against Houston. Spencer Dinwiddie and Josh Green have slid into the starting five in the duo's place, with both standing to see significant DFS upside due to the lack of offensive options... Read More
Dillon Brooks Nears Return, Ruled Out Friday
Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard/small forward Dillon Brooks (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Knicks, but he is expected to make his return to action during the team's upcoming road trip, which begins Sunday. Brooks has averaged a career-high 18.4 PPG across his 21 appearances this season, which have been bookended by... Read More
Caleb Martin Will Miss Friday’s Contest
Miami Heat small forward Caleb Martin (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Cavaliers due to a hyperextended left knee. Head coach Erik Spoelstra noted that while Martin pushed to suit up, the team made the call to give him at least one more day off. Without Martin on the second unit,... Read More
Dennis Schroder Receives Green Light For Friday’s Game
Houston Rockets point/shooting guard Dennis Schroder (ankle) has been cleared to play in Friday's contest against the Mavericks as he works through a sprained right ankle. Schroder returned from the ailment Wednesday and compiled 12 points across 23 minutes off the bench. Schroder has averaged 11 points and 7.3 assists in seven outings since joining... Read More
Jordan McLaughlin Will Miss Friday’s Contest
Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Jordan McLaughlin (groin) has been ruled out for Friday's game vs. Orlando due to a tight right groin. McLaughlin has logged double-digit minutes totals off the bench over Minnesota's past 19 outings, with his absence likely to funnel more minutes and ball-handling duties in the direction of Patrick Beverley and D'Angelo... Read More
Jimmy Butler Will Suit Up For Friday’s Contest
Miami Heat small/power forward Jimmy Butler (illness) has been cleared to play in Friday's game vs. the Cavaliers, ending his absence at one outing due to an illness. With Butler back in the mix, Gabe Vincent is set to shift to a limited reserve role. Butler has battled various ailments throughout the year, but he... Read More
Christian Wood, Jae'Sean Tate Remain Unavailable For Friday
Houston Rockets center Christian Wood (illness) and power forward Jae'Sean Tate (ankle) have been ruled out for Friday's contest against Dallas. The absence marks the third in a row for Wood and second straight for Tate, with the duo paving the way for Alperen Sengun and Kenyon Martin Jr. to see significant minutes and offensive... Read More
Doug McDermott Will Miss Friday’s Game
San Antonio Spurs small forward Doug McDermott (illness) has been ruled out for Friday's contest vs. the Jazz. McDermott has been a steady asset among the team's starting five this year, but he has not reached the 30-minute threshold since Dec. 12, significantly capping his fantasy appeal in DFS and season-long formats. McDermott's absence, alongside... Read More
Anthony Edwards Will Suit Up For Friday’s Game
Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Anthony Edwards (knee) has been cleared to take the floor for Friday's contest vs. the Magic. Edwards returned from a four-game absence to log 25 minutes Wednesday, before again earning a questionable designation entering Friday. He remained uber-aggressive on offense despite his capped minutes total, going 7-for-15 from the floor his... Read More
Joshua Primo, Keita Bates-Diop Unlikely To Play Friday
San Antonio Spurs shooting guard Joshua Primo (illness) and power forward Keita Bates-Diop (back) have been listed as doubtful to play in Friday's game vs. Utah. Primo has already been sidelined for one outing due to the illness, with Tre Jones and Josh Richardson absorbing his minutes. Bates-Diop is on track to miss a third... Read More
Caleb Martin Earns Questionable Tag For Friday’s Contest
Miami Heat small forward Caleb Martin (knee) has been deemed questionable to suit up for Friday's game due to a hyperextended left knee that he sustained Wednesday. A key contributor to Miami's second unit, an absence from Martin could allow Max Strus to slide back into the team's rotation. Martin's statistical output has fluctuated significantly... Read More
Killian Hayes, Frank Jackson Will Miss Friday’s Contest
Detroit Pistons point guard Killian Hayes (groin) and shooting guard Frank Jackson (back) have been ruled out for Friday's game vs. Boston. Hayes will miss a second straight outing due to a right adductor contusion that he sustained during Monday's outing, having recently enjoyed an elevated role among the second unit with Jackson unavailable. A... Read More
Jalen Brunson, Dorian Finney-Smith Questionable For Friday
Dallas Mavericks point/shooting guard Jalen Brunson (thigh) and small/power forward Dorian Finney-Smith (arm) have been listed as questionable to play in Friday's contest vs. Houston. Brunson returned from a one-game absence Wednesday to log 25 minutes, tied for his lowest total in any start this season. Finney-Smith has missed just one outing all year, but... Read More
Dennis Schroder, Jae'Sean Tate Questionable To Play Friday
Houston Rockets point/shooting guard Dennis Schroder (ankle) and power forward Jae'Sean Tate (ankle) have been deemed questionable to take the floor for Friday's contest against Dallas. Schroder returned from a four-game absence to play 23 minutes off the bench Wednesday, which bodes well for his status moving forward. Tate was absent from that same outing,... Read More
