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Davis Bertans Cleared To Play In Monday’s Contest
Washington Wizards small/power forward Davis Bertans will take the floor for Monday’s game versus the Golden State Warriors despite battling through neck stiffness. Bertans has taken on a role with the team’s second unit since returning from injury over three weeks ago and has remained aggressive from long range, firing up an average of 7.9... Read More
Marcus Morris Given Thumbs Up To Participate Monday
New York Knicks small/power forward Marcus Morris will suit up for Monday’s contest against the Cleveland Cavaliers after having previously been deemed questionable due to an illness. Morris has been on a scoring tear since returning from injury nine games ago, having averaged 20.7 points in that span. Morris’ name has come up in multiple... Read More
Evan Fournier Cleared To Suit Up, Will Start Monday
Orlando Magic shooting guard/small forward Evan Fournier has been cleared to play in Monday’s game against the Charlotte Hornets. Fournier had previously been listed as questionable due to lower back pain, but has been given the green light to play for the second straight outing. Despite tough matchups against the Clippers and Heat, he has... Read More
D'Angelo Russell Will Miss Monday’s Contest
Golden State Warriors point/shooting guard D'Angelo Russell has been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers due to a quad contusion. Jacob Evans will enter the starting five in place of Russell, although Alec Burks and others could see an uptick in offensive usage without the Warriors’ leading scorer available. Russell’s name has... Read More
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (2/3/20): NBA DFS Lineups
With the NFL tying a knot around its season Sunday night and MLB still weeks away from kicking off Spring Training play, the NBA enters its blissful period as king of the pro sports world. In addition to stars reuniting against their former teams -- Kawhi Leonard vs. San Antonio, Jimmy Butler vs. Philadelphia --... Read More
Jarrett Allen Packs Stat Sheet Amid Double-Double
Brooklyn Nets center Jarrett Allen was all over the court during his 27 minutes of action in Saturday’s loss to the Washington Wizards, collecting 13 points, 15 rebounds, five assists and two blocks. The double-double marked his 22nd of the season and the only bugaboo from his stat line came at the free-throw stripe, where... Read More
Spencer Dinwiddie Pours In Team-High 26 Points Off Bench
Brooklyn Nets point/shooting guard Spencer Dinwiddie racked up a team-best 26 points during Saturday’s loss to the Washington Wizards, attempting 23 shots, his highest single-game output since Dec. 30. Dinwiddie knocked down four triples Saturday, his third consecutive contest with that many makes from deep. In addition to the scoring, he led the team in... Read More
Thomas Bryant Records Double-Double As Reserve
Washington Wizards power forward/center Thomas Bryant remained in the second unit for Saturday’s win over the Brooklyn Nets and was able to log a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds across his 25 minutes. Irrespective of his placement in the starting five, Bryant has proven that he is well on his way to returning... Read More
Bradley Beal Exceeds 30-Point Plateau In Sixth Straight Game
Washington Wizards shooting guard/small forward Bradley Beal has been on an offensive tear over the past two weeks, collecting a game-high 34 points during Saturday’s win over the Brooklyn Nets. Beal, who was left off the All-Star Game roster, has upped his scoring average to 28.8 points per game and has reeled off six consecutive... Read More
Kyrie Irving Leaves Early Due To Knee Injury, Will Undergo MRI
Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving departed Saturday’s defeat to the Washington Wizards in the last few minutes due to what has been termed a right knee sprain, for which he will undergo an MRI on Sunday. Prior to his departure, he collected 11 points on 5-for-12 shooting, a marked 180-degree turn from his 54-point... Read More
Trae Young Leaves Early Due To Ankle Sprain
Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young will miss the fourth quarter of Saturday’s contest versus the Dallas Mavericks after sustaining a sprained right ankle. Prior to his departure, Young was held in check by Dallas, finishing with 12 points (on 4-for-13 shooting) and six rebounds across 26 minutes. Jeff Teague can be expected to pick... Read More
Dewayne Dedmon Ruled Out For Saturday’s Game
The Sacramento Kings will be severely short-handed at the center slot for Saturday’s contest against the Los Angeles Lakers, as Dewayne Dedmon has been ruled out due to an illness. Dedmon had started each of Sacramento’s previous five contests with Marvin Bagley (foot) and Richaun Holmes (shoulder) out of the mix, but the absence of... Read More
Tony Bradley To Miss Second Straight Game Saturday
Utah Jazz center Tony Bradley will be absent for Saturday’s contest versus the Portland Trail Blazers due to a right knee sprain. Bradley will now have been on the sidelines for each of the team’s two most recent outings, with Ed Davis having stepped up in his stead Thursday. Starting center Rudy Gobert may see... Read More
Cam Reddish To Miss Remainder Of Saturday’s Contest
Atlanta Hawks shooting guard/small forward Cam Reddish has been ruled out for the remainder of Saturday’s game versus the Dallas Mavericks due to a facial contusion that he sustained in the first half. Reddish will enter the league’s concussion protocol, which puts his status for Monday’s game against Boston very much in doubt. Prior to... Read More
Giannis Antetokounmpo Questionable To Play Sunday
Milwaukee Bucks small/power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has picked up a questionable designation ahead of Sunday’s game versus the Phoenix Suns due to a sore left hamstring. Antetokounmpo left just prior to the conclusion of Friday’s contest, which could mean that Milwaukee -- who has been uber-cautious with the reigning MVP this season -- may opt... Read More
T.J. Warren Unavailable To Return Saturday
Indiana Pacers small/power forward T.J. Warren has been ruled out for the remainder of Saturday’s contest against the New York Knicks due to a head injury. Warren was hit upside the head and forced to the locker room, which likely leaves his status for Monday’s game versus Dallas up in the air. Prior to his... Read More
Ricky Rubio Picks Up Questionable Tag For Sunday
Phoenix Suns point guard Ricky Rubio has his status up in the air for Sunday’s contest versus the Milwaukee Bucks due to a sore right ankle. Should Rubio ultimately be held out, rookie Ty Jerome would likely be in line to make the first start of his career; Devin Booker would also presumably absorb some... Read More
Daniel Gafford Tagged As Questionable For Sunday
Chicago Bulls center Daniel Gafford is listed as questionable to participate in Sunday’s game against the Toronto Raptors as he works his way back from a dislocated right thumb. The injury has kept Gafford sidelined for the team’s last nine contests, paving the way for Luke Kornet and Cristiano Felicio to see increased roles in... Read More
LaMarcus Aldridge Will Return To Action Saturday
Following a two-game absence due to a right thumb sprain, San Antonio Spurs power forward/center LaMarcus Aldridge will be on the floor for Saturday’s game versus the Charlotte Hornets. There has been no word on a minutes limit of any kind for Aldridge, who is likely to force Jakob Poeltl back to the second unit.... Read More
Bruno Fernando Ruled Out For Saturday’s Contest
Atlanta Hawks center Bruno Fernando has been downgraded to out ahead of Saturday’s game versus the Dallas Mavericks due to a left calf ailment. Fernando had been probable to get back into action entering the day, but the injury apparently took a turn for the worse, as he will now miss a third consecutive contest.... Read More
Dario Saric To Miss First Game Of Season On Sunday
Phoenix Suns small/power forward Dario Saric will be absent from Sunday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks due to a sprained left ankle. Saric, who has seen his role fluctuate wildly this season, appeared in each of Phoenix's first 48 games. The Suns are kicking off a three-game road trip which Saric reportedly has not yet... Read More
Gary Harris On Track To Return For Sunday’s Contest
Denver Nuggets shooting guard Gary Harris is likely to get back into action Sunday against the Detroit Pistons following a two-game absence due to personal reasons. In his absence, Torrey Craig had stepped into the starting five, although he may still retain a sizable role without Michael Porter Jr. (ankle) available Sunday. Harris has been... Read More
Kris Dunn Out For First Time This Year Sunday
Chicago Bulls point guard/small forward Kris Dunn played in each of his squad’s first 51 games this season, but that streak will come to an end Sunday against the Toronto Raptors as he deals with a right knee injury that he sustained Friday. Dunn was on the floor for just 13 seconds before being forced... Read More
Marc Gasol, Rondae Hollis-Jefferson Both Out For Sunday
The Toronto Raptors will remain short-handed in the frontcourt for Sunday’s contest versus the Chicago Bulls with both center Marc Gasol and small/power forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson having already been ruled out. Gasol’s absence will mark his third straight game on the sidelines due to a hamstring injury, while Hollis-Jefferson is down for a fourth contest... Read More
Rui Hachimura To Be Held Out For Saturday’s Game
Washington Wizards power forward/center Rui Hachimura will continue his absence Saturday versus the Brooklyn Nets after there was optimism that he could be cleared in time to return for tip-off. A groin injury has kept Hachimura on the sidelines since Dec. 16, with Thomas Bryant the likeliest candidate to see an uptick in usage with... Read More
Michael Porter Jr. Will Miss Sunday’s Contest
Denver Nuggets small/power forward Michael Porter Jr. has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Detroit Pistons due to an ankle sprain that he sustained Friday. Porter appeared unconcerned by the ailment, which likely indicates that his absence won’t be a lengthy one. The month of January served as Porter’s breakout stretch, as he... Read More
Reggie Bullock Cleared To Take Floor Saturday
New York Knicks shooting guard/small forward Reggie Bullock will play Saturday against the Indiana Pacers, getting the green light to suit up despite having his status in doubt throughout the day due to an illness. Bullock has started each of New York’s seven prior contests, but has averaged just 9.6 points per game in that... Read More
Kendrick Nunn Will Suit Up Saturday, Have Minutes Limit
Miami Heat point/shooting guard Kendrick Nunn has been given the thumbs up to suit up Saturday against the Orlando Magic, but he will face a minutes restriction in his first contest back following a three-game absence due to an Achilles ailment. Tyler Herro is likely to slide back into a reserve role, although with Nunn’s... Read More
Tim Hardaway Jr. Sinks Four Triples During 15-Point Effort
Dallas Mavericks shooting guard/small forward Tim Hardaway Jr. finished with the second-highest shot total for his squad during Friday’s loss to the Houston Rockets, collecting 15 points on 5-for-12 shooting overall. Fortunately for Hardaway, his marksmanship from long range led to a 4-for-9 performance from behind the arc, as he is likely to see an... Read More
Seth Curry Leads Second Unit With 16 Points During Loss
Dallas Mavericks point/shooting guard Seth Curry moved back to the bench for Friday’s defeat to the Houston Rockets, a lineup shuffle forced by Luka Doncic’s absence. Curry’s offense role essentially remained unchanged, as he finished with 16 points (the second-highest on the squad) on 6-for-11 shooting overall, including 2-for-6 from long range. He added four... Read More
