Cedi Osman Unable To Return To Action Saturday

Cleveland Cavaliers small/power forward Cedi Osman will not appear during the second half of Saturday’s match-up versus the Dallas Mavericks due to a right ankle injury. Osman headed to the locker room after logging 14 minutes, finishing with 10 points, three assists and two rebounds while shooting 5-for-9 from the floor overall. David Nwaba, who […]

Dragan Bender Now Available To Play Saturday

Phoenix Suns power forward/center Dragan Bender will be available to play Saturday versus the Atlanta Hawks after having been previously ruled out. The news comes with the caveat that Deandre Ayton is expected to be a full-go, which should mean that even if Bender does get some action, it likely won’t be enough to warrant […]

Klay Thompson Cleared For Return Saturday

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson will be able to lace up his sneakers for Saturday’s game versus the Los Angeles Lakers. Thompson had previously been deemed questionable due to an illness, but after saying that he wanted to play earlier in the day, Thompson’s wish has been granted and he'll re-enter the starting […]

Dante Cunningham Will Sit Out Saturday’s Game

San Antonio Spurs small/power forward Dante Cunningham was initially cleared to play in Saturday’s game versus the New Orleans Pelicans, but reversed track quickly thereafter, meaning he’ll sit out due to a sore right ankle. Cunningham has logged just 16 minutes per game this season, having seen his role decreased even further since losing his […]

Dragan Bender To Be Sidelined Saturday

Phoenix Suns power forward/center Dragan Bender will miss Saturday’s contest versus the Atlanta Hawks due to a sprained right thumb. With Deandre Ayton probable to return and Richaun Holmes in the mix, it appears that Bender would have had a tough time finding minutes even if he was cleared to play. Bender showcased his diverse […]

Tyson Chandler To Rest Saturday

Los Angeles Lakers center Tyson Chandler will join teammate LeBron James on the bench for Saturday’s contest versus the Golden State Warriors due to rest purposes. Chandler’s absence should pave the way for JaVale McGee to get additional run off the bench, while Ivica Zubac figures to remain the team’s starting center for the time […]

LeBron James Ruled Out On Saturday

Los Angeles Lakers small forward LeBron James will sit out Saturday’s contest versus the Golden State Warriors due to rest purposes. This is the first fans are hearing of the news that James’ status would be in doubt for the marquee match-up, having logged 40 minutes in his first game back Thursday. With Kyle Kuzma […]

Mohamed Bamba Ruled Out For Saturday’s Game

Orlando Magic center Mohamed Bamba will miss Saturday’s contest versus the Brooklyn Nets due to a sore lower left leg. Khem Birch could be in line to absorb Bamba’s minutes, although it’s possible that head coach Steve Clifford relies on All-Star Nikola Vucevic even more than usual, which should make the Swiss big man even […]

Garrett Temple Unlikely To Play Sunday

Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard Garrett Temple is doubtful to suit up for Sunday’s contest versus the New York Knicks due to a left shoulder sprain. Temple has missed each of his team’s previous four games, with his absence paving the way for the likes of Jevon Carter and Justin Holiday to get ample playing time. […]

Aron Baynes To Miss Sunday’s Contest

Boston Celtics center Aron Baynes will be on the sidelines for Sunday’s game versus the Oklahoma City Thunder due to a left foot contusion. Baynes’ absence could open up more minutes for Guerschon Yabusele, while Al Horford could be relied on at the center spot more than usual. Baynes has logged better than 20 minutes […]

Kyle Anderson To Miss Second Straight Game

Memphis Grizzlies small forward Kyle Anderson will be sidelined for Sunday’s contest against the New York Knicks due to right shoulder soreness. With Anderson down, Jevon Carter entered the starting lineup Friday, along with Bruno Caboclo seeing increased run off the bench with Memphis only using nine players. For now, Anderson has only been diagnosed […]

Jaren Jackson Jr. Likely To Make Return Sunday

Memphis Grizzlies power forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr. has been tagged as probable to play in Sunday’s game versus the New York Knicks as he recovers from right quad soreness. The injury forced Jackson Jr. to miss Friday’s game against Charlotte, the first absence of his pro career. Ivan Rabb logged 28 minutes off the bench […]

Mike Conley Earns Questionable Tag For Sunday

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley is listed as questionable for Sunday’s contest against the New York Knicks due to left knee soreness. Conley was unable to go Friday, which paved the way for Shelvin Mack to enter the starting five, with that scenario likely playing out again should Conley fail to play Sunday. Conley […]

David Nwaba Cleared To Suit Up Saturday

Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard/small forward David Nwaba will make his return to action for Wednesday’s game versus the Dallas Mavericks. Nwaba has missed the previous 18 contests with an ankle injury, but will be able to suit up -- albeit with a minutes restriction -- for the first time since Dec. 23. His return may […]

Eric Bledsoe To Miss Saturday’s Contest

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Eric Bledsoe will be sidelined for Saturday’s game versus the Washington Wizards due to a sore left Achilles. Bledsoe had been listed as probable earlier in the day, but Milwaukee will instead go the safe route and start Tony Snell in his place. There is no prohibitive favorite to wholesale absorb […]

Kenneth Faried Continues Career Renaissance In Loss

Houston Rockets power forward/center Kenneth Faried squared off with his former team Friday, finishing with a season-high 23 points and six rebounds versus the Denver Nuggets. The outing marks his highest points total in a contest since Dec. 17, 2016, as a member of the Nuggets. Faried has seen a healthy dose of minutes in […]

Malik Beasley Erupts For Career-High 35 Points

Denver Nuggets shooting guard Malik Beasley went for a career-high 35 points during Friday’s win over the Houston Rockets. Without Gary Harris on the court, Beasley logged a career-high 41 minutes and took advantage to the tune of a 12-for-17 overall shooting performance, including 5-for-9 from behind the arc. While this level of offensive explosion […]

Monte Morris Posts Excellent Showing In Third Start

Denver Nuggets point guard Monte Morris remained in the starting lineup for Friday’s win over the Houston Rockets in place of the injured Jamal Murray and went for 18 points, eight assists and six rebounds in 37 minutes of action. Without Murray (and Isaiah Thomas) in the fold, Morris is the only true healthy point […]

Nikola Jokic Scores 31 Points In Near Triple-Double

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic went for 31 points, 13 rebounds and nine assists during Friday’s victory over the Houston Rockets, narrowly missing out on his second consecutive triple-double and third in last four games. In a season chock full of elite performances, Jokic’s showing Friday was one of his best, turning the ball over […]

James Harden Drops At Least 30 Points In 25th Straight Game

Houston Rockets point/shooting guard James Harden posted his lowest points total in his last 25 games, but still managed to finish with 30 points during Friday’s loss to the Denver Nuggets. Harden getting 30 and dropping his scoring average is a testament to how insanely productive his 2018-19 campaign has been, all but ending the […]

Joe Ingles Packs Stat Sheet In Victory

Utah Jazz small forward Joe Ingles continued his run of filling up his stat line on a nightly basis during Friday’s win over the Atlanta Hawks. Ingles finished with 19 points, seven rebounds and five assists, adding three made triples while shooting better than 50 percent from the field overall. The 19 points for Ingles […]

Kevin Huerter Knocks Down Quartet Of Triples

Atlanta Hawks shooting guard/small forward Kevin Huerter finished Friday’s loss to the Utah Jazz with 14 points, knocking down four threes. He also added seven assists and two rebounds for a solid outing, but what’s most telling is that he garnered more minutes (29) than any other Hawks wing. With Taurean Prince, Deandre Bembry, Vince […]

Ricky Rubio Collects Double-Double In Victory

Utah Jazz point guard Ricky Rubio collected his first double-double in over a month during Friday’s win against the Atlanta Hawks. Rubio finished with 22 points and 11 assists while turning the ball over just twice, arguably delivering one of his better fantasy outings of 2018-19. A positive sign moving forward for owners is that […]

Rudy Gobert Goes Perfect From Field During Double-Double

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert may have been snubbed from the NBA All-Star Game roster, but he responded in kind during Friday’s win over the Atlanta Hawks. Gobert made all seven of his shot attempts en route to finishing with 25 points and 13 rebounds, adding a pair of blocks while going 11-for-15 from the […]

Trae Young Posts Fourth Straight Game Over 20 Points

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young continued to stay scorching hot during Friday’s loss to the Utah Jazz, finishing with 28 points and nine assists, his fourth straight game reaching the 20-point plateau. After having his looks from three-point range ebb and flow over the course of his rookie campaign, it appears Young is back […]

Kelly Olynyk Drops Season-High 21 Points In Defeat

Miami Heat power forward/center Kelly Olynyk finished Friday’s loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder with a season-high 21 points on 8-for-12 shooting, including 4-for-6 from deep. The four made threes tied his season-best as well, as Olynyk claimed Miami’s leading scorer honors for the second time this year. The first time? Back on Nov. 9 […]

Hassan Whiteside Delivers Double-Double In 20 Minutes

Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside didn’t need a ton of playing time during Friday’s loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder to rack up 12 points and 16 rebounds, his fourth double-double in his last five games. Season-long owners know what to expect by now with Whiteside and his seesaw minutes total most nights, but despite […]

Dennis Schroder Catches Fire With 28 Points Off Bench

Oklahoma City Thunder point/shooting guard Dennis Schroder had his entire offensive repertoire working during Friday’s victory over the Miami Heat. Schroder went 11-for-13 from the field, including 4-for-6 from three-point range, en route to a 28-point evening. The majority of his heavy lifting came in the second quarter, when he recorded 24 of those points, […]

Russell Westbrook Records Fifth Consecutive Triple-Double

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook continued his triple-double ways during Friday’s win over the Miami Heat, finishing with 14 points, 14 assists and 12 rebounds. Westbrook went 6-for-10 from the field, which while efficient, is not exactly his normal offensive output, averaging 19.6 shot attempts per game this year. He also failed to […]

Paul George Drills Career-High 10 Threes

Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Paul George had a prolific night from deep against the Miami Heat on Friday. En route to his fourth game this season above 40 points, George went 10-for-16 from three-point range, setting a new career high in makes. He also added seven rebounds, five assists and two steals to what […]