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Grayson Allen Likely To Make Return Saturday
Memphis Grizzlies point/shooting guard Grayson Allen is set to make his return to the court for Saturday’s game versus the Los Angeles Lakers following a nine-game absence. Allen, who has dealt with a sore left ankle, is likely to return to his previous role as a high-volume shooter off the bench for Memphis. Allen has […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoShabazz Napier Tagged As Doubtful For Saturday’s Contest
Minnesota Timberwolves point/shooting guard Shabazz Napier is unlikely to return to action for Saturday's game against the Phoenix Suns due to persistent right hamstring tightness. Napier has missed each of the team’s nine previous games, having last suited up Nov. 4. The team has refused to rule him out for an extended period of time, […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoBogdan Bogdanovic Will Miss Friday’s Contest
Sacramento Kings shooting guard/small forward Bogdan Bogdanovic has been ruled out ahead of Friday’s game against the Brooklyn Nets due to tightness in his left hamstring. Bogdanovic had been a game-time decision for the majority of the day, but Sacramento will now be without their bench ace for the first time this season. Bogdanovic has […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoJosh Hart, Jahlil Okafor Both Tagged As Questionable Saturday
New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard/small forward Josh Hart and center Jahlil Okafor have both picked up questionable designations ahead of Saturday’s contest against the Utah Jazz. Both the wing and the big man have missed each of the team’s previous five contests due to a pair of left ankle sprains. New Orleans would gladly welcome […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoSeth Curry Ruled Out Again For Friday’s Game
Dallas Mavericks point/shooting guard Seth Curry will miss his second consecutive contest Friday versus the Cleveland Cavaliers due to an illness. Without Curry in the starting lineup, Tim Hardaway Jr. entered the starting five Wednesday and figures to do so again Friday, retaining speculative DFS value due to his shooting ability. Curry has retained minimal […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoJosh Okogie Tagged As Questionable For Saturday’s Game
Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard/small forward Josh Okogie has his status up in the air ahead of Saturday’s contest versus the Phoenix Suns due to soreness in his left knee. Okogie has been dealing with the ailment on an on and off basis over the past handful of games. Despite that, he has played better than […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoAron Baynes To Miss Third Consecutive Contest
Phoenix Suns center Aron Baynes will be absent for the third straight game Saturday versus the Minnesota Timberwolves due to a flexor strain in his right hip. Baynes has been a vital cog in Phoenix’s rotation in the wake of Deandre Ayton’s suspension, with the team having dropped its past two contests without Baynes in […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoRobert Covington Will Miss Saturday’s Contest
Minnesota Timberwolves small/power forward Robert Covington has been ruled out for Saturday’s game against the Phoenix Suns due to personal reasons. Covington, who has started all 15 of Minnesota’s games this season, has scored in double figures in each of his six previous contests. With Jake Layman also absent, the Timberwolves will be scrambling at […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoRicky Rubio Unlikely To Make Return Saturday
The Phoenix Suns are facing the likelihood that point guard Ricky Rubio will miss Saturday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves due to back spasms. Rubio is in line to miss his second straight and third of the team’s last four games. His absence has paved the way for the rotation of Tyler Johnson, Jevon Carter […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoHamidou Diallo Cleared To Return To Action Friday
Oklahoma City Thunder shooting guard Hamidou Diallo has been given the thumbs up to suit up Friday versus the Los Angeles Lakers after having missed each of the team’s three previous contests due to a sprained left knee. Prior to his absence, Diallo made his first start of the season. Terrence Ferguson has claimed the […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoChandler Hutchison Ruled Out For Friday’s Game
Chicago Bulls small forward Chandler Hutchison will be sidelined for Friday’s outing versus the Miami Heat due to shin splints. His absence marks his second consecutive game in street clothes, having started each of the team’s previous five contests prior to his ailment. Shaquille Harrison entered the starting five Wednesday and delivered a double-double, figuring […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoJosh Richardson To Miss Friday’s Contest
Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard Josh Richardson will miss his second consecutive game Friday versus the San Antonio Spurs due to hip flexor tightness. With the team kicking off a back-to-back Friday, Richardson will be a game-time decision for Saturday’s contest, per Shams Charania. Furkan Korkmaz made the start in Richardson’s place Wednesday, although contributed very […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoLarry Nance Jr. Records 16 Points In First Start Of 2019-20
Cleveland Cavaliers power forward/center Larry Nance Jr. entered the starting five for the first time all season during Wednesday’s loss to the Miami Heat and logged a team-high 35 minutes. With Tristan Thompson (rest) out of the mix, Nance, who returned from a two-game absence due to a thumb sprain, collected 16 points and nine […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoKevin Love Logs Double-Double In Return To Action
Cleveland Cavaliers power forward/center Kevin Love had a brief one-game absence before he notched 25 points and 13 rebounds against the Miami Heat on Wednesday. The performance was indicative of everything that makes Love special, as he knocked down five triples, added two assists and shot 8-for-13 from the floor overall. Playing without Tristan Thompson […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoTyler Herro Drills Career-High Four Threes During Victory
Miami Heat shooting guard Tyler Herro may not have put together the prolific shooting performance that teammate Duncan Robinson did, but he did set a new career high in threes made in his own right during Wednesday’s win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Coming off the bench, Herro went 4-for-7 from long range, his highest total […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoDuncan Robinson Knocks Down Seven Threes In One Quarter
Miami Heat shooting guard/small forward Duncan Robinson caught fire from long range during the second quarter of Wednesday’s win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, setting a new franchise record by making seven triples in a single quarter. Robinson remained behind the arc, ultimately finishing 9-for-15 overall, with all of his shot attempts coming from long range. […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoJimmy Butler Fills Stat Sheet During Rough Shooting Outing
Miami Heat shooting guard/small forward Jimmy Butler couldn’t find a rhythm offensively during Wednesday’s win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, finishing 3-for-16 from the field. Despite those woes, he knocked down all 13 free throws that he attempted en route to collecting 21 points. His fantasy evening was far from a dud as he added a […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoVince Carter On Track To Make Return Wednesday
Atlanta Hawks shooting guard/small forward Vince Carter is in line to suit up for Wednesday’s contest versus the Milwaukee Bucks after having missed each of the team’s previous five outings due to personal reasons. Carter, who is not listed on the injury report, could see an increased role right away with both Jabari Parker (shoulder) […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoSeth Curry Tagged As Questionable For Wednesday’s Game
Dallas Mavericks point/shooting guard Seth Curry is in danger of missing his first game of the season Wednesday versus the Golden State Warriors due to an illness. With one Curry already sidelined for the contest due to a broken hand, Seth, who has started each of his team’s previous five games, could be in line […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoShabazz Napier Unlikely To Make Return Wednesday
The odyssey of when Minnesota Timberwolves point/shooting guard Shabazz Napier will make his return to action will likely continue past Wednesday, as the sixth-year guard has picked up a doubtful designation for Wednesday’s contest versus the Utah Jazz. Napier has missed each of his team’s previous eight games due to a right hamstring strain, despite […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoTony Snell Out For Wednesday’s Contest
Detroit Pistons shooting guard/small forward Tony Snell may have been able to practice Tuesday, but that didn’t stop the team from tagging him as out for Wednesday’s game against the Chicago Bulls due to a left hip strain. Snell has started each of Detroit’s first 13 games this season, although he contributes little to pique […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoJake Layman Unlikely To Play In Wednesday’s Game
Minnesota Timberwolves small/power forward Jake Layman has picked up a doubtful designation ahead of Wednesday’s contest versus the Utah Jazz due to left foot soreness. Layman had a stellar outing (21 points, five rebounds) Saturday in his first start of the season versus Houston before departing Monday’s game versus Utah early with the foot injury. […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoLarry Nance Jr. Up In The Air For Wednesday’s Game
Cleveland Cavaliers power forward/center Larry Nance Jr. is listed as questionable to participate in Wednesday’s outing versus the Miami Heat due to a left thumb sprain. Nance has missed each of his squad’s previous two outings due to the ailment, paving the way for Alfonzo McKinnie to see some additional minutes as a reserve. Nance’s […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoCarmelo Anthony To Start During Season Debut Tuesday
Portland Trail Blazers small/power forward Carmelo Anthony will enter the starting five for Tuesday’s contest against the New Orleans Pelicans. Although Anthony will reportedly be held to around 20 minutes in his first game of the season, his inclusion in the starting lineup likely bodes well from a DFS standpoint. With Damian Lillard out of […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoTristan Thompson To Miss Wednesday’s Contest
Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Miami Heat due to rest purposes. The absence will be the first of the season for Thompson, who is averaging a double-double (14.5 points and 10.1 rebounds) over his first 13 contests. Ante Zizic is likely to enter the starting five […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoJabari Parker, Evan Turner Both Questionable For Wednesday
Atlanta Hawks power forward Jabari Parker and point guard/small forward Evan Turner have both been listed as questionable to participate in Wednesday’s contest against the Milwaukee Bucks. Parker is dealing with right shoulder pain, while Turner is still battling the left Achilles pain that has kept him sidelined for eight games this season. Parker has […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoBrandon Ingram, Frank Jackson Cleared To Play Tuesday
The New Orleans Pelicans will get back the services of both guard/forward Brandon Ingram and point guard Frank Jackson for Tuesday’s contest against the Portland Trail Blazers. Ingram has missed each of his team’s previous four games due to a knee injury, while Jackson sat out Sunday due to a neck ailment. Ingram has averaged […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoAndrew Wiggins, Josh Okogie Both Questionable For Wednesday
Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guards/small forwards Andrew Wiggins and Josh Okogie are both tagged as questionable to play in Wednesday’s contest against the Utah Jazz due to respective ailments. Wiggins has missed each of his team’s previous three games and has his status up in the air, while Okogie has been battling a knee injury that […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoKevin Love Will Rejoin Lineup For Wednesday’s Game
Cleveland Cavaliers power forward Kevin Love is set to return to action for Wednesday’s contest against the Miami Heat. Love was absent from Monday’s game versus New York due to a back ailment, but he appears on track to play with a probable designation for the outing versus Miami. With frontcourt mate Tristan Thompson (rest) […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoAlfonzo McKinnie Records 14-Point Outing Off Bench
Cleveland Cavaliers small forward Alfonzo McKinnie saw 30 minutes as a reserve during Monday’s defeat to the New York Knicks due to the absence of Kevin Love. McKinnie, who had scored 10 points combined in his first six games this season, went for 14 points on 4-for-10 shooting, knocking down three or more triples in […]
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