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Elfrid Payton Ties Season High With Five Steals
New York Knicks point guard Elfrid Payton has taken the team’s starting point guard job and doesn’t appear to be relinquishing it anytime soon following another night of a stuffed stat sheet during Friday’s loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. Payton collected 15 points on 7-for-17 shooting, including seven assists, six rebounds and a season-high-tying... Read More
Taj Gibson Pours In Season-High 19 Points During Defeat
New York Knicks power forward/center Taj Gibson saw a larger role in the team’s offense during Friday’s loss to the New Orleans Pelicans with both Julius Randle and Marcus Morris unavailable. He finished a perfect 8-for-8 from the floor en route to a 19-point showing, which set a new season high. He also corralled eight... Read More
Lonzo Ball Ties Season High With 11 Assists In Double-Double
New Orleans Pelicans point guard Lonzo Ball notched his fifth double-double of the season during Friday’s win over the New York Knicks. Ball’s fantasy value has been on a straight upward trajectory since entering the starting five nine contests ago, having since averaged 16.8 points, 6.7 assists and 6.3 rebounds on a nightly basis in... Read More
Brandon Ingram Drops Game-High 28 Points In Victory
New Orleans Pelicans small/power forward Brandon Ingram continued to pace his squad in scoring while taking on increased assist duties during Friday’s win over the New York Knicks. Without Jrue Holiday (elbow) available, Ingram has become an even more lethal fantasy asset, going for 28 points, nine assists and six rebounds across his 39 minutes.... Read More
Troy Brown Notches Second Straight Double-Double
As of four games ago, Washington Wizards shooting guard/small forward Troy Brown had just one double-double to his credit in his NBA career. As of Friday’s win over the Atlanta Hawks, he has four, having rattled off three double-doubles in his last four outings, including an 18-point, 10-rebound showing Friday. Brown saw at least 35... Read More
John Collins Impresses With 15-Point, 15-Rebound Showing
Atlanta Hawks power forward/center John Collins played just 28 minutes during Friday’s loss to the Washington Wizards, but he took advantage of his time on the floor to collect 15 points and 15 rebounds, marking his fifth double-double of the season. In addition to his work on the glass, Collins also tied his season high... Read More
Trae Young Held Without Made Three-Point Bucket
On the heels of a historic 42-point triple-double in his previous outing, Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young hit a bump in the road during Friday’s defeat to the Washington Wizards. Young led his team in scoring with 19 points, but shot 7-for-20 overall, including 0-for-7 from behind the three-point line, just the second time... Read More
Davis Bertans Drops 14 Points In Return To Action
Washington Wizards small/power forward Davis Bertans made his return from a nine-game absence during Friday’s victory over the Atlanta Hawks and collected 14 points in limited minutes off the bench. The capped playing time put a dent in his final output, but he shot 5-for-12 overall, including 3-for-8 from long range, while pulling down seven... Read More
Jordan McRae Logs Career-High Eight Boards In 29-Point Effort
Washington Wizards point/shooting guard Jordan McRae continued to star with Bradley Beal (leg) out of the mix for Friday’s win over the Atlanta Hawks. McRae collected a game-high 29 points, while also setting a new career high with eight rebounds across his 36 minutes. In addition to shooting 10-for-26 from the field overall -- including... Read More
Avery Bradley Given Green Light To Play Friday
Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Avery Bradley will take the court during Friday’s contest versus the Dallas Mavericks after previously having been tagged as questionable due to an illness. While he will suit up, it sounds as if Bradley is still battling a significant bug, which could limit his fantasy upside. He has started each... Read More
Marvin Bagley To Miss Friday’s Contest
Sacramento Kings power forward/center Marvin Bagley has been ruled out for Friday’s game versus the Milwaukee Bucks due to a left foot injury. Bagley will miss his eighth consecutive game, joining fellow frontcourt member Richuan Holmes on the sidelines, which should pave the way for Dewayne Dedmon and Harry Giles to combine for the majority... Read More
Dante Exum Will Miss Saturday’s Contest
Cleveland Cavaliers point/shooting guard Dante Exum has been ruled out for Saturday’s game versus the Denver Nuggets due to an illness. Exum’s absence will extend to three contests, as he went for a career-best 28 points in his last appearance Sunday. With Kevin Porter Jr. (knee) also on the shelf, Brandon Knight has seen increased... Read More
Aaron Gordon Ruled Out For Friday’s Game
Orlando Magic small/power forward Aaron Gordon will miss Friday’s contest versus the Phoenix Suns due to right calf tightness. Gordon previously missed two games within the last few weeks as he rehabbed an Achilles ailment, with his absence Friday paving the way for Khem Birch to see a larger role in the rotation. Orlando will... Read More
Hassan Whiteside, Mario Hezonja Both Questionable For Saturday
Portland Trail Blazers center Hassan Whiteside and small/power forward Mario Hezonja have both been tagged as questionable for Saturday’s contest against the Milwaukee Bucks. Whiteside is dealing with an upper respiratory illness, while Hezonja has a lower back contusion. Each was able to suit up Thursday, but now has their status up in the air,... Read More
Domantas Sabonis Scratched From Starting Five Friday
Indiana Pacers power forward/center Domantas Sabonis will miss Friday’s game versus the Chicago Bulls due to left knee soreness. Sabonis was a late scratch, with his lineup likely to pave the way for Doug McDermott to see an increased role off the bench. Indiana will also be missing Malcolm Brogdon, leaving the team’s traditional regulars... Read More
Eric Gordon On Track To Play Saturday
Houston Rockets shooting guard/small forward Eric Gordon was not listed on the team’s injury report ahead of Saturday’s contest versus the Minnesota Timberwolves, paving the way for him to return after a one-game absence Thursday due to a knee ailment. Since returning from a month and a half stint on the sidelines, Gordon has been... Read More
Will Barton To Return For Saturday’s Game
Denver Nuggets shooting guard/small forward Will Barton has not been listed on the injury report for Saturday’s contest versus the Cleveland Cavaliers after having missed the team’s game Wednesday due to personal reasons. Torrey Craig entered the starting five in place of Barton, and appears set to return to a reserve role Saturday. Barton scored... Read More
Markieff Morris Questionable To Make Return For Saturday
Detroit Pistons power forward/center Markieff Morris could get back into action for Saturday’s game versus the Chicago Bulls after having missed the past seven contests due to a left foot sprain. Morris’ absence, combined with that of Blake Griffin’s, has paved the way for Christian Wood and rookie Sekou Doumbouya to see significant minutes in... Read More
Malcolm Brogdon To Miss Fifth Straight Game Friday
Indiana Pacers point/shooting guard Malcolm Brogdon has been ruled out for Friday’s contest versus the Chicago Bulls due to strep throat. Brogdon has missed each of Indiana’s last four games due to a back injury, as Aaron Holiday figures to continue seeing extended minutes in the backcourt in his absence. Brogdon’s breakout 2019-20 has been... Read More
Clint Capela Has Status Up In The Air For Saturday’s Game
Houston Rockets center Clint Capela has been given a questionable designation for Saturday’s contest versus the Minnesota Timberwolves due to a right heel contusion. Capela has already missed six games this season due to a variety of ailments, with his absence usually paving the way for Isaiah Hartenstein to see increased minutes. Capela logged the... Read More
Karl-Anthony Towns Questionable To Return For Saturday
Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns has been tagged as questionable to play in Saturday’s contest versus the Houston Rockets due to a left knee sprain that has kept him sidelined for each of the past 12 games. Gorgui Dieng has seen an increased role in Towns’ absence and would likely figure to do so again... Read More
Ersan Ilyasova To Miss Friday’s Contest
Milwaukee Bucks power forward Ersan Ilyasova has been ruled out for Friday’s game versus the Sacramento Kings due to right knee soreness. After having reeled off three consecutive double-doubles to close out 2019, Ilyasova has seen a reduced role as a reserve over his last four games. He has filled in primarily when Giannis Antetokounmpo... Read More
Thaddeus Young Drops Season-High 18 Points In First Start
Chicago Bulls power forward Thaddeus Young entered the starting five for Wednesday’s loss to the New Orleans Pelicans without Wendell Carter Jr. in the mix, leading to Young going for a season-high 18 points on 7-for-16 overall, including 3-for-7 from long range. The start marked the first of the year for Young, whose role off... Read More
Zach Lavine Pours In Game-High 32 Points During Defeat
Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine continued his high-scoring ways in Wednesday’s loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, dropping 32 points on 13-for-24 shooting overall. Lavine has taken on an immense offensive role over his last 11 contests, having averaged 27.8 points and 22 shot attempts on a nightly basis. His overall fantasy value has... Read More
Jaxson Hayes Records Second Career Double-Double
New Orleans Pelicans center Jaxson Hayes snagged a career-high 12 rebounds off the bench during Wednesday’s win over the Chicago Bulls, adding 14 points to compile the second double-double of his career. In addition to the scoring, Hayes swatted four shots, the third time this year he has collected that many in a single outing.... Read More
J.J. Redick Sinks Six Triples During Win
New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard J.J. Redick hung out primarily behind the three-point line during Wednesday’s victory over the Chicago Bulls, with 12 of his 14 shot attempts coming from long range. Fortunately for the sharpshooter, six of those found the bottom of the net en route to a 24-point showing. Redick once again saw... Read More
Brandon Ingram Drops Team-High 29 Points In Victory
New Orleans Pelicans small/power forward Brandon Ingram flirted with the idea of a triple-double during Wednesday’s win over the Chicago Bulls, collecting 29 points, a season-high 11 assists and eight rebounds across his game-high 38 minutes. Without Jrue Holiday (elbow) available, Ingram was actually the team’s primary distributor, tying his career high in dimes and... Read More
Sekou Doumbouya Notches 15-Point Showing In Fourth Start
Detroit Pistons power forward Sekou Doumbouya recorded 15 points on 6-for-9 shooting during Tuesday’s win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, with one of his makes from the field including an enormous jam over Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson. While the fact that Doumbouya logged 33 minutes is noteworthy, the more pressing fantasy aspect of his performance was... Read More
Brandon Knight Drops Season-High 13 Points As Reserve
Cleveland Cavaliers point/shooting guard Brandon Knight saw a season-best 24 minutes during Tuesday’s loss to the Detroit Pistons and utilized his time on the floor to collect a season-high 13 points on 5-for-9 shooting, including going 3-for-7 from behind the three-point line. Knight’s increased usage over the past two games has been directly tied to... Read More
Kevin Love Ties Season High With 30 Points In Defeat
Cleveland Cavaliers power forward/center Kevin Love returned from a one-game absence to drop a season-high-tying 30 points during Tuesday’s loss to the Detroit Pistons. From a shooting efficiency standpoint, it was Love’s best outing of the year as he went 12-for-15 from the floor overall, including 4-for-6 from behind the arc. In addition to the... Read More
