James Harden Drops 41 Points To Continue Scoring Barrage

Houston Rockets point/shooting guard James Harden is scoring at prolific levels for the time being and a match-up with the high-scoring New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday was only going to enhance his numbers. Harden has now eclipsed the 35-point plateau in seven consecutive games, bringing his league-leading scoring average up to 33.0 points per game. […]

Kent Bazemore Knocked From Game Early

Atlanta Hawks shooting guard/small forward Kent Bazemore left Saturday’s contest against the Cleveland Cavaliers due to a right ankle sprain and was unable to return. Bazemore logged 20 minutes prior to his departure, totaling five points and five rebounds on 2-for-9 shooting, coming off having logged three 20-plus-point games over his last four contests. Without […]

Paul Millsap Cleared To Return Saturday

Denver Nuggets power forward Paul Millsap will suit up for Saturday’s contest against the Phoenix Suns. Millsap has missed the last eight games due to a broken big toe, but will be available to return to action for the first time since Dec. 7. His return could see Mason Plumlee and Trey Lyles having reduced […]

Wesley Matthews Unlikely To Play Sunday

Dallas Mavericks shooting guard/small forward Wesley Matthews has been deemed unlikely to suit up for Sunday’s contest against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to a right foot injury, head coach Rick Carlisle confirmed Saturday. An absence would mark Matthews’ second straight game in street clothes, leaving Dallas wings Luka Doncic and Harrison Barnes to potentially […]

DeAndre Jordan Picks Up Questionable Tag For Sunday

Dallas Mavericks center DeAndre Jordan is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to a left knee contusion. The absence would be Jordan’s first of the season, so how Dallas would reallocate his minutes is unknown, although Maximilian Kleber and Dwight Powell would likely be the biggest beneficiaries. Even if […]

Derrick Rose, Jeff Teague Doubtful To Suit Up Sunday

Minnesota Timberwolves point guards Derrick Rose and Jeff Teague are both doubtful to play in Sunday’s match-up against the Miami Heat. Both are battling ankle injuries, with Rose having been forced to the locker room late in Friday’s contest due to the issue. Should both miss Sunday, Tyus Jones would figure to be in line […]

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson Forced Out By Injury

Brooklyn Nets small/power forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson played just three minutes versus the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday before a right adductor strain forced him to the sidelines. DeMarre Carroll drew the start in the second half in his stead and could absorb his minutes moving forward should the injury keep Hollis-Jefferson out Wednesday versus the New […]

Kyle Lowry To Miss Third Straight Game Sunday

Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry will miss Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bulls due to a back injury. The fact that he has been listed out well in advance of Sunday’s game doesn’t bode well for his return in the immediate future, with his next opportunity coming Tuesday versus the Utah Jazz. With Lowry […]

Joel Embiid Tagged As Questionable For Sunday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has picked up a questionable designation for Sunday’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers due to left knee soreness. Embiid has missed just one contest all season, but after not practicing Saturday, his status is certainly in doubt for Sunday, although the late West Coast tip may be in his […]

Tim Hardaway Jr. Cleared To Suit Up Saturday

New York Knicks shooting guard Tim Hardaway Jr. has been given the green light to play Saturday versus the Utah Jazz despite an illness that had him tagged as questionable. Hardaway missed his club’s most recent contest Thursday with Courtney Lee taking his place in the starting lineup, but with Hardaway back in the rotation, […]

Ricky Rubio Ruled Out For Saturday

Utah Jazz point guard Ricky Rubio will miss his first game of the season Saturday versus the New York Knicks due to lower back and left knee soreness. Rubio took a tumble late in Thursday’s contest, and with Dante Exum cleared to play, the latter could see an uptick in minutes, although Donovan Mitchell could […]

Dewayne Dedmon To Miss Saturday’s Contest

Atlanta Hawks center Dewayne Dedmon has been ruled out for Saturday’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers due to left knee soreness. After serving as Atlanta’s lone center option Friday, Alex Len and Miles Plumlee will both be active for Saturday’s contest, with the former the better of the two DFS options. Dedmon would have been […]

Otto Porter, Markieff Morris Ruled Out For Saturday’s Game

Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter and Markieff Morris have both been ruled out for Saturday’s contest against the Charlotte Hornets. For Porter, it will be his 10th consecutive absence, whereas Morris will be missing just his second straight game, leading to more frontcourt minutes for the duo of Trevor Ariza and Thomas Bryant, both of […]

John Wall Likely To Undergo Season-Ending Surgery

Washington Wizards point guard John Wall appears to be done for the remainder of the 2018-19 campaign, as multiple outlets are reporting that the five-time All-Star will have surgery to correct bone spurs in his heel that have hampered his play. There has been no official word from the Wizards or Wall yet, but if […]

Kent Bazemore Drops 23 Points In Overtime Victory

Atlanta Hawks shooting guard/small forward Kent Bazemore stayed hot on the offensive end during Friday’s overtime win against the Minnesota Timberwolves, finishing with 23 points. Make that three out of the last four contests with 20-plus for Bazemore in the scoring column, who has taken Taurean Prince’s absence as an invitation to shoot and shoot […]

Trae Young Collects Double-Double During Victory

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young posted his 11th double-double of the season Friday versus the Minnesota Timberwolves, finishing with 16 points and 11 assists. Young continued his recent pattern of pumping the brakes on his three-point attempts, knocking down the only one he took all evening. Over the last four games, Young has shot […]

Dewayne Dedmon Posts Another Double-Double

Atlanta Hawks center Dewayne Dedmon is the only center on the roster healthy for the time being, which helped lead to him collecting 19 points and 13 rebounds during Friday’s win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Until Alex Len makes his return, Dedmon is a definite must-own in virtually all formats, as even when his minutes […]

Robert Covington Goes Off For Season-High 28 Points

Minnesota Timberwolves small/power forward Robert Covington delivered a season-high 28 points during Friday’s defeat versus the Atlanta Hawks. In addition to his effort on the defensive end, Covington got up 20 shots on the offensive end, 13 of which came from deep. He knocked down five threes, which tied his season high. In addition to […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Posts Enormous Double-Double In Loss

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns dominated during Friday’s defeat against the Atlanta Hawks, finishing with 31 points, 19 rebounds, five assists and three blocks in 43 minutes. The minutes logged were a new season high, due in large part to the game reaching overtime, but Towns didn’t look slowed in the slightest. He has feasted […]

Andre Drummond Continues Double-Double Streak

Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond was limited to just 26 minutes Friday versus the Indiana Pacers, but that failed to keep him from extending his double-double streak to 11 straight games as he finished with 12 points and 12 rebounds. The nature of the blowout kept Drummond on the sidelines for nearly half the game, […]

Darren Collison Perfect From Field In 19-Point Outing

Indiana Pacers point guard Darren Collison only saw the ball go through the hoop Friday against the Detroit Pistons, finishing 7-for-7 from the field and knocking down all three free throws he attempted en route to a 19-point performance. It marks the first time he has gone perfect from the floor in a game since […]

Blake Griffin Scores Team-High 18 Points In Defeat

Detroit Pistons power forward Blake Griffin collected 18 points, seven rebounds and five assists Friday versus the Indiana Pacers, but that didn’t keep his team from being on the wrong end of a 37-point blowout loss. Griffin still managed to log 32 minutes, but did rack up seven turnovers, diluting his other categories. Detroit remains […]

Victor Oladipo Cold From Field During Blowout Win

Indiana Pacers shooting guard Victor Oladipo went just 2-for-9 from the floor during his team’s victory over the Detroit Pistons on Friday. The seven points are a full game season low for Oladipo, who did add seven assists, five rebounds and two steals, but there wasn’t much salvaging the performance in just 26 minutes of […]

Domantas Sabonis Notches Double-Double In Victory

Indiana Pacers power forward/center Domantas Sabonis collected his 16th double-double of the season Friday versus the Detroit Pistons, finishing with 19 points and 12 rebounds across 26 minutes. Despite his bench role, Sabonis led the team in boards by a wide margin and tied for the team high in scoring. The third-year big man continues […]

James Johnson Exits Early Due To Illness

Miami Heat power forward James Johnson missed the second half of Friday’s contest against the Cleveland Cavaliers due to an illness. Derrick Jones took over at the power forward spot to open the second half and could potentially see a start at the four if Johnson is not ready to suit back up by Sunday […]

JaVale McGee To Remain Sidelined Friday

Los Angeles Lakers center JaVale McGee will not suit up for Friday’s match-up versus the Los Angeles Clippers due to illness. It will mark McGee’s seventh straight game on the bench and pave the way for Ivica Zubac at the center spot, who has become a fantasy darling in the former’s absence. Having been listed […]

Khris Middleton Tagged As Questionable For Saturday

Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard/small forward Khris Middleton is questionable to suit up for Saturday’s contest against the Brooklyn Nets due to a right quad contusion. The injury has only just popped up on the injury report, with Middleton having dropped 25 points Thursday versus New York. Should he be absent, expect an even bigger workload […]

Pau Gasol Available To Make Return Friday

San Antonio Spurs center Pau Gasol will be active for Friday’s contest against the Denver Nuggets. Gasol has not appeared on the floor since Nov. 4, dealing with a foot ailment. Just because Gasol is active does not necessarily mean he will see action Friday, with the team having been aiming for an early January […]

Ricky Rubio Questionable To Play Saturday

Utah Jazz point guard Ricky Rubio has picked up a questionable designation ahead of Saturday’s contest against the New York Knicks due to lower left back and left knee contusions suffered during Thursday’s game versus Philadelphia. With backup Dante Exum probable to play, he would likely take Rubio’s place should he be held out, and […]

Tim Hardaway Jr. Tagged As Questionable For Saturday

New York Knicks shooting guard Tim Hardaway Jr. is listed as questionable for Saturday’s match-up against the Utah Jazz due to an illness. Hardaway was absent from New York’s previous contest, which led to Courtney Lee entering the starting lineup, who would presumably continue to see extended run should Hardaway miss Saturday’s game. The Jazz […]