Richaun Holmes Tagged As Questionable For Monday

Phoenix Suns power forward/center Richaun Holmes has been listed as questionable to appear in Monday’s contest against the Chicago Bulls due to a right quad strain. Holmes missed Saturday’s game, which in theory paved the way for more minutes for Deandre Ayton, but the latter was ejected before he could accumulate an increased workload. Chicago’s […]

Andrew Bogut Available To Make Season Debut Monday

Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut will suit up for Monday’s contest against the San Antonio Spurs, making his return to the NBA after spending the majority of the year in his native Australia. Bogut last played in 23 games (five starts) for the Los Angeles Lakers last season, but averaged just 9.4 minutes per […]

Tyler Johnson Questionable To Make Return To Lineup Monday

Phoenix Suns point/shooting guard Tyler Johnson is tagged as questionable ahead of Monday’s game against the Chicago Bulls due to a sore right knee that has cost him each of his team’s past two contests. Johnson had reeled off five consecutive double-digit scoring performances prior to the injury, with Devin Booker carrying the offensive load […]

C.J. McCollum To Miss At Least One Week

Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard C.J. McCollum has been shut down for the next week due to a left knee strain that he suffered during Saturday’s loss to the San Antonio Spurs. McCollum had an MRI on Sunday that revealed the injury and will be re-evaluated in a week’s time, although it appears he avoided […]

DeMarcus Cousins Listed As Questionable For Tuesday’s Game

Golden State Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins has been tagged as questionable for Tuesday’s contest versus the San Antonio Spurs due to a sore right foot. Cousins appeared to pick up the injury during Saturday’s win over Oklahoma City, so it’s worth noting that the Warriors could choose to play it safe with their big man […]

Joel Embiid To Sit Out Tuesday’s Game

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has already been ruled out for Tuesday’s contest against the Charlotte Hornets due to rest purposes. Embiid will return to the court for Wednesday’s match-up with the Boston Celtics. Amir Johnson has drawn starts at the center spot recently without Embiid in the mix, although Jonah Bolden remains a name […]

Kevin Love Tagged As Questionable For Monday

Cleveland Cavaliers power forward/center Kevin Love is questionable to play in Monday’s contest against the Detroit Pistons due to a lower back contusion. Regardless of whether or not they’ll have Love at their disposal, Cleveland will be thin in the frontcourt with both Larry Nance Jr. and Tristan Thompson already ruled out. Ante Zizic is […]

Luka Doncic Likely To Make Return Monday

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Luka Doncic has been tagged as probable for Monday’s contest against the New Orleans Pelicans. Doncic missed Saturday’s game versus Cleveland due to a right knee contusion, but it appears he’ll re-enter the rotation Monday after a one-game absence. He has shot just 39.8 percent from the floor through his first seven […]

DeMar DeRozan Pours In Team-High 21 Points

San Antonio Spurs shooting guard/small forward DeMar DeRozan keyed his squad to victory with 21 points during Saturday’s win over the Portland Trail Blazers. The Spurs played an absurdly balanced game with seven players finishing in double figures, while DeRozan tied for the team lead in rebounds with eight. In addition to his 21.6 points […]

Jakob Poeltl Swats Five Shots For Second Straight Game

San Antonio Spurs center Jakob Poeltl tied his career high with five blocked shots Friday against New York. He responded by swatting five more during Saturday’s win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Poeltl also added eight points and six rebounds across his 25 minutes, beginning to find his groove in the starting five with San […]

Jusuf Nurkic Fires Up Career-High 21 Shot Attempts

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic finished with 24 points and 16 rebounds during Saturday’s loss to the San Antonio Spurs, attempting 21 shots, a new career high. He also added in four assists and two steals for good measure during what was one of his best fantasy performances of the year. Nurkic has been […]

Damian Lillard Drops Game-High 34 Points In Defeat

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard tied his season high with 29 shot attempts during Saturday’s loss to the San Antonio Spurs. He finished with 34 points, as 13 of those shots found the bottom of the net, adding in six rebounds, five assists and three made triples, having turned the ball over just […]

C.J. McCollum Exits Early Due To Knee Injury

Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard C.J. McCollum had his night end early during Saturday’s loss to the San Antonio Spurs. McCollum suffered an apparent left knee injury during the third quarter and will undergo an MRI on Sunday to diagnose the severity, having needed help making it back to the locker room. Prior to his […]

DeMarcus Cousins Collects 12 Points Before Early Departure

Golden State Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins went for 12 points, eight rebounds and six assists across 26 minutes during Saturday’s win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. But where the concern lies is in the sprained right ankle that Cousins sustained and forced him to the sidelines in the fourth quarter. Head coach Steve Kerr passed […]

Klay Thompson Logs Eighth Consecutive 20-Plus-Point Outing

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson collected 23 points on 9-for-21 shooting during Saturday’s win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Thompson was tamed by recent standards and went just 3-for-8 from beyond the arc, but still managed to knock down multiple triples for the 17th consecutive contest. He has now gotten up at least […]

Paul George Drops 29-Point Double-Double In Defeat

Oklahoma City Thunder small/power forward Paul George put up 29 points and 13 rebounds during Saturday’s loss to the Golden State Warriors, but once again scuffled from the field overall, shooting 9-for-25, including 4-for-12 from deep. Since returning from a shoulder injury that cost him three contests, George has done a great job of getting […]

Russell Westbrook Held To Season-Low Seven Points

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook had a tough night overall during Saturday’s loss to the Golden State Warriors. Westbrook finished 2-for-16 from the floor, including 0-for-7 from three-point range, collecting a season-low seven points. He added eight rebounds and nine assists, but recorded four turnovers and picked up his 16th technical foul of […]

Stephen Curry Leads Way With Game-High 33 Points

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry keyed his team to victory with a 33-point effort in Saturday’s win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. With no Kevin Durant in the mix, Curry was able to fire up 23 shot attempts, knocking down 10, including five from behind the three-point line. He added seven rebounds, three […]

Anthony Davis Collects Double-Double In 22 Minutes

New Orleans Pelicans power forward/center Anthony Davis has made a habit of collecting double-doubles in as quick a fashion as possible under his new minutes restriction, which was again the case during Saturday’s loss to the Phoenix Suns. Davis, who was held out for the first leg of a back-to-back Friday, played just 22 minutes […]

Julius Randle Notches Double-Double In Defeat

New Orleans Pelicans power forward/center Julius Randle logged his second consecutive double-double during Saturday’s loss to the Phoenix Suns, collecting 21 points and 11 rebounds across 32 minutes. Randle still got up 20 shot attempts after going for a career-high 45 points Friday, with Anthony Davis’ return to the fold limiting his ceiling. Still, Randle […]

Elfrid Payton Records Fourth Consecutive Triple-Double

New Orleans Pelicans point guard Elfrid Payton made franchise history during Saturday’s loss to the Phoenix Suns, recording his fourth consecutive triple-double, the most any Pelicans player has reeled off. Now healthy, Payton has been able to put his unique arsenal on display, taking advantage of the pace that his squad plays at. Also allowing […]

Devin Booker Goes Off For 40 Points In Overtime Win

Phoenix Suns point/shooting guard Devin Booker sunk the game-winning free throw under bizarre circumstances to notch his 40th point and deliver his team an overtime win over the New Orleans Pelicans. The scoring barrage was Booker’s second 40-point effort this season, shooting 12-for-26 overall, also adding 13 assists as Phoenix has once again put the […]

Kelly Oubre Jr. Drops Career-High 32 Points

Phoenix Suns small forward Kelly Oubre Jr. logged a career-high 43 minutes during Saturday’s win over the New Orleans Pelicans, utilizing that time on the court to rack up a new career best with 32 points on 12-for-25 shooting overall. Oubre has shown out since joining the starting five for Phoenix, averaging 20.2 points per […]

Alex Caruso Posts Second Straight 16-Point Outing

Los Angeles Lakers point/shooting guard Alex Caruso took advantage of the minutes he received during Friday’s loss to the Detroit Pistons, piling up 16 points in 24 minutes. With the Lakers ravaged by injuries, Caruso has stepped up and also contributed four rebounds, two assists and two steals Friday. His playing time was aided by […]

Langston Galloway Knocks Down Quartet Of Triples

Detroit Pistons point/shooting guard Langston Galloway was instant offense off the bench during Friday’s win over the Los Angeles Lakers, collecting 23 points on 8-for-10 shooting, including 4-for-6 from deep. The 33 minutes that Galloway received was his most in a contest since Dec. 9. Entering the All-Star break, he was shooting 32.5 percent from […]

Andre Drummond Snatches 23 Rebounds In Victory

Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond was all over the glass during Friday’s win against the Los Angeles Lakers, returning to the double-double column after a one-game absence with a 19-point, 23-rebound effort. Saddled by foul trouble Wednesday, Drummond was able to feast against the banged up Lakers. Owners know what they’re getting out of Detroit’s […]

JaVale McGee Posts Double-Double In Defeat

Los Angeles Lakers center JaVale McGee collected his second double-double in his last three games during Friday’s loss to the Detroit Pistons, with 20 points and 13 rebounds to his credit. Matched up against the Pistons’ Andre Drummond, McGee was forced to log 30 minutes of time on the court, which assisted him in collecting […]

Kyle Kuzma Dishes Out Career-High 10 Assists

Los Angeles Lakers small/power forward Kyle Kuzma took over larger ball-handling duties without LeBron James in the mix for Friday’s loss to the Detroit Pistons. After scorching the Pistons for a career-high 41 points back on Jan. 9, Kuzma mixed his game up Friday and scored just 12 points, but compiled a career-high 10 assists. […]

Maximilian Kleber Records Third Career Double-Double

Dallas Mavericks power forward/center Maximilian Kleber recorded his second double-double in his last three games during Thursday’s loss to the Denver Nuggets. Even with his recent shift to the bench, Kleber has seen his role increase since the departure of DeAndre Jordan earlier in the year. Kleber collected 11 points on 4-for-8 shooting with 11 […]

Jalen Brunson Logs Career-High 39 Minutes In Loss

Dallas Mavericks point guard Jalen Brunson has seemingly turned the corner during his rookie season, having dropped 20 points on 8-for-15 shooting during Thursday’s loss to the Denver Nuggets. Brunson logged 39 minutes, a new career high, now having scored in double figures in six straight contests, having seen 30 or more minutes in each […]