Kyle Kuzma Bounces Back With 23-Point Showing In Win

Los Angeles Lakers small/power forward Kyle Kuzma found his offensive rhythm during Saturday’s victory over the Houston Rockets, shooting 8-for-16 from the floor en route to a 23-point performance among the starting five. Kuzma once again drew the start with Anthony Davis (back) sidelined, as the third-year wing snapped his cold spell from deep and […]

LeBron James Dominates En Route To 31-Point Double-Double

Los Angeles Lakers point guard/small forward LeBron James continued to make his claim for league MVP honors during Saturday’s win over the Houston Rockets, compiling 31 points, 12 assists, five rebounds, two made threes and two steals across his 35 minutes. With the performance, James has logged a double-double via just points and assists in […]

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Drops Season-High 20 Points Off Bench

Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard/small forward Kentavious Caldwell-Pope tied his season high with 34 minutes played off the bench during Saturday’s win over the Houston Rockets, allowing his time on the floor to help him set a new season high in scoring with 20 points. Caldwell-Pope shot 7-for-14 from the field overall, marking his highest […]

Mikal Bridges Hits Career-High Six Triples En Route To 26 Points

Phoenix Suns shooting guard/small forward Mikal Bridges had the premier offensive outing of his career during Saturday’s win over the Boston Celtics, setting new career highs with six made threes and 26 points. Again among the starting five with Kelly Oubre Jr. (concussion) sidelined, Bridges spotted up beyond the arc and went 6-for-8 from deep. […]

Jayson Tatum Logs Second Straight 26-Point Outing Versus Suns

Boston Celtics small/power forward Jayson Tatum scorched the Suns for 26 points during a win back on Nov. 18; he was at it again during a loss Saturday, finishing with 26 points on 10-for-20 shooting. In addition to the scoring, it was also his second consecutive double-double notched against Phoenix, as Tatum collected 10 rebounds […]

Marcus Smart Sets New Career Highs With 37 Points, 11 Triples

Boston Celtics point/shooting guard Marcus Smart entered the starting five for Saturday’s loss to the Phoenix Suns with both Kemba Walker and Jaylen Brown unavailable and had the offensive performance of his professional career. Smart finished with a career-high 37 points, having knocked a career-best 11 triples (which also set a franchise record) during a […]

Deandre Ayton Ties Season High With 26 Points In Double-Double

Phoenix Suns power forward/center Deandre Ayton delivered his second consecutive dominant 26-point double-double during Saturday’s win over the Boston Celtics, shooting 8-for-22 from the floor and 10-for-11 from the free-throw stripe. The 10 makes from the line tie a career high, while he also added 15 rebounds, two assists and two blocks across his 36 […]

Devin Booker Drops 39 Points Amid Double-Double In Win

Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker continued his deluge of points without Kelly Oubre Jr. (concussion) available during Saturday’s victory over the Boston Celtics. Booker finished 12-for-20 from the floor en route to a 39-point showing, boosted by a 14-for-15 performance from the free-throw stripe. Across the stat sheet, Saturday arguably marked Booker’s best showing […]

Rudy Gay Unlikely To Suit Up Sunday

San Antonio Spurs small/power forward Rudy Gay is on track to miss his second consecutive game Sunday versus the Miami Heat due to an illness. Without Gay in the mix, Trey Lyles is likely to see an increased role in the frontcourt. Gay has been a vital cog in the Spurs’ second unit this season, […]

Dejounte Murray Picks Up Questionable Tag For Sunday

San Antonio Spurs point/shooting guard Dejounte Murray has been deemed questionable to suit up for Sunday’s contest versus the Miami Heat due to an illness. Should Murray ultimately be held out, the trio of Derrick White, Bryn Forbes and Patty Mills would all be in line for increased usage, which could be vital in a […]

Steven Adams Cleared To Suit Up For Saturday’s Game

Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams will be back in action for Saturday’s contest versus the Portland Trail Blazers following a one-game absence due to a right knee contusion. Adams’ return dampens the fantasy value of Nerlens Noel, who is likely to return to his role as a reserve. Without Danilo Gallinari available, Adams should […]

Michael Carter-Williams Cleared To Make Return Saturday

Orlando Magic point/shooting guard Michael Carter-Williams will return to action Saturday versus the Golden State Warriors following a 13-game absence due to an AC joint sprain. His return gives head coach Steve Clifford a true backup to point guard Markelle Fultz, although how many minutes Carter-Williams has been cleared for remains up in the air. […]

Anthony Davis To Miss Fifth Straight Contest Saturday

Los Angeles Lakers power forward/center Anthony Davis has been ruled out for Saturday’s game versus the Houston Rockets due to a back ailment. Davis landed hard on his tailbone nearly two weeks ago and has been absent from game action ever since, paving the way for Kyle Kuzma and Dwight Howard to see increased roles. […]

Tyler Herro Tagged As Questionable For Sunday

Miami Heat shooting guard Tyler Herro has been listed as questionable to participate in Sunday’s contest versus the San Antonio Spurs due to a left knee bruise. The ailment has kept Herro sidelined for each of the team’s previous two contests, paving the way for Kendrick Nunn to lead the team in scoring in both […]

Glenn Robinson III To Miss Saturday’s Contest

Golden State Warriors shooting guard/small forward Glenn Robinson III will be held out of Saturday’s game versus the Orlando Magic due to a sprained right ankle. His absence paves the way for Eric Paschall to see a considerable role, especially with Draymond Green (finger) also out of the mix. Ky Bowman has been recalled from […]

Kent Bazemore, Trevor Ariza Swapped In Five-Player Trade

The Portland Trail Blazers and Sacramento Kings struck a deal Saturday that saw small/power forward Trevor Ariza sent to Portland, with shooting guard/small Kent Bazemore highlighting the package that went back to Sacramento. While both wings hold marginal fantasy value, Ariza enters the better situation due to Portland’s need for three-point shooting. Bazemore will have […]

Fred Vanvleet Cleared To Return Saturday

Toronto Raptors point/shooting guard Fred Vanvleet will get back on the floor for Saturday’s game versus the Minnesota Timberwolves after a five-game absence due to a hamstring ailment. Despite his return to action, he is likely to be held around the 25-minute plateau as head coach Nick Nurse eases him back into action. Vanvleet’s return […]

Ante Zizic, Brandon Knight To Be Absent Saturday

The Cleveland Cavaliers second unit will be severely short-handed for Saturday’s game versus the Chicago Bulls with point/shooting guard Brandon Knight and centers Ante Zizic and John Henson unavailable due to injury. Knight will be missing his second consecutive game, while Zizic will be sidelined for the fourth straight outing with an illness. The frontcourt […]

Reggie Bullock Cleared To Return Saturday, Will Start

New York Knicks shooting guard/small forward Reggie Bullock has been given the green light to play in Saturday’s game versus the Philadelphia 76ers after a one-game absence due to neck soreness. With RJ Barrett ruled out, Bullock will enter the starting five and likely see a considerable offensive workload, having averaged 9.9 points and five […]

Cameron Johnson To Miss Saturday’s Game

Phoenix Suns small/power forward Cameron Johnson has been ruled out for Saturday’s contest against the Boston Celtics due to a quad contusion. Johnson’s absence, when coupled with that of Kelly Oubre Jr.’s, should pave the way for Mikal Bridges to see a considerable workload on the wing. Johnson has become an integral member of Phoenix’s […]

Kemba Walker Ruled Out For Saturday’s Contest

Boston Celtics point guard Kemba Walker will miss Saturday’s game versus the Phoenix Suns due to left knee soreness. His absence will pave the way for Marcus Smart to remain among the starting five and handle a significant amount of the ball-handling duties. Walker went for 40 points and a season-high 11 rebounds Thursday, as […]

Matisse Thybulle Logs Career-High 36 Minutes In Fifth Start

Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard/small forward Matisse Thybulle was back in the starting lineup for Friday’s win over the Chicago Bulls and his all-around effort led to him packing the stat sheet yet again. Thybulle played a career-high 36 minutes, as he collected seven points, four rebounds, three blocks, two assists and two steals. He is […]

Al Horford Drops 20 Points During Victory

Philadelphia 76ers power forward/center Al Horford continued to enjoy his increased role in the team’s offense during Friday’s win over the Chicago Bulls, collecting 20 points on 8-for-14 shooting. Horford also dished out six assists and grabbed five rebounds, but the real achievement was having reached the 20-point plateau for the first time since Nov. […]

Zach LaVine Leads Team In Scoring For Sixth Straight Game

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine dropped a team-high 23 points on 9-for-20 shooting during Friday’s loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, leading his squad in scoring for the ninth time in its last 10 games. For just the fourth time all season, LaVine failed to knock down a shot from behind the arc, finishing 0-for-7, […]

Ben Simmons Notches Fourth Straight Double-Double

Philadelphia 76ers point guard/small forward Ben Simmons continued his strong stretch of play without Joel Embiid (hand) available, as Simmons collected 20 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists during Friday’s win over the Chicago Bulls, marking his fourth consecutive double-double. Simmons’ production has been up all over the stat sheet, now having led his team […]

Furkan Korkmaz Drops Career-High 24 Points Off Bench

Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard/small forward Furkan Korkmaz set new career highs during Friday’s win over the Chicago Bulls by knocking down six triples en route to 24 points. The Turkish-born sharpshooter found his rhythm from deep, finishing 6-for-9 from behind the arc, also adding in four rebounds across his 27 minutes. He entered the game […]

Glenn Robinson III Tagged As Questionable For Saturday

Golden State Warriors shooting guard/small forward Glenn Robinson III has picked up a questionable designation for Saturday’s contest versus the Orlando Magic due to a sprained right ankle. Robinson has started each of the Warriors’ 12 previous contests, as his absence could pave the way for Eric Paschall to see a considerable increase in usage. […]

Draymond Green, Jacob Evans To Both Miss Saturday’s Contest

The Golden State Warriors will be without both point guard/power forward Draymond Green and point guard/small forward Jacob Evans when they take the floor Saturday against the Orlando Magic. Green is dealing with a finger sprain on his left hand, while Evans is out due to concussion-like symptoms. Without either man available, D'Angelo Russell should […]

Damian Lillard, Mario Hezonja To Suit Up Friday

The Portland Trail Blazers will have both point guard Damian Lillard and small/power forward Mario Hezonja at their disposal for Friday’s contest versus the Dallas Mavericks. Lillard picked up a questionable designation earlier in the day due to an illness, while Hezonja has missed the previous two games due to a back ailment. There has […]

Jordan McRae To Miss Remainder Of Friday’s Contest

Washington Wizards point/shooting guard Jordan McRae sustained a sprained left ankle during the second quarter of Friday’s game versus the Toronto Raptors and will not be able to return for the remainder of the outing. McRae’s injury is yet another in the seemingly endless list of ailments to befall the Wizards this season. Prior to […]