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Bojan Bogdanovic Continues To Scorch Nets
Indiana Pacers small forward Bojan Bogdanovic stayed hot Saturday, delivering a 22-point effort against the Atlanta Hawks. Bogdanovic entered the night as the league’s leading three-point shooter by percentage (51.6) and that number only rose after his 3-for-5 performance Saturday. Should Victor Oladipo see any kind of absence, Bogdanovic becomes the primary scorer for Indiana […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoDewayne Dedmon Has Strong Night In Return
Atlanta Hawks center Dewayne Dedmon delivered a 12-point, seven-rebound performance in his return from a three-game absence Saturday versus the Indiana Pacers. Dedmon’s role going forward remains up in the air as head coach Lloyd Pierce figures out how to deploy John Collins in the rotation, which could bump Dedmon’s minutes down a few, but […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoDeAndre Bembry Aggressive In Reserve Role
Atlanta Hawks small forward Deandre Bembry was not shy Saturday against the Indiana Pacers, firing up 10 shots off the bench. After seeing hefty run earlier in the season, Bembry saw his minutes deflate over the last handful of games. He finished with eight points, four rebounds, two assists and one steal Saturday, taking advantage […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoKent Bazemore Produces Across Board
Atlanta Hawks shooting guard/small forward Kent Bazemore did a little bit of everything during Saturday’s loss to the Indiana Pacers, finishing with 13 points, five rebounds, four assists, four steals and a block. His 14 shot attempts led the team, and with Taurean Prince on the sidelines, Bazemore figures to continue to see the highest […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoJeremy Lin Delivers Off Bench Again
Atlanta Hawks point/shooting guard Jeremy Lin was key off the bench during Saturday’s loss to the Indiana Pacers, posting 16 points on 7-for-11 shooting in 24 minutes. It marks the second consecutive 16-point effort for Lin, who saw an even playing time split with Trae Young. Be tentative as it comes to picking up Lin, […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoTrae Young Held In Check In Loss
Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young had a quiet performance during Saturday’s loss to the Indiana Pacers. Young once again struggled from long range, finishing 0-for-5 from deep, making him three-less over his last three games. This has been the roughest stretch of Young’s career, having gone a combined 7-for-34 from the field over the […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoJohn Collins Scores 12 Points In Season Debut
Atlanta Hawks power forward/center John Collins played just 12 minutes in his season debut Saturday night against the Indiana Pacers, but managed to score 12 points in that span. Sidelined for the first 15 games of the season, Collins wasted little time making an impact, getting to the free throw line for seven attempts while […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoKyle Lowry Leaves Saturday’s Game With Ankle Injury
Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry left Saturday’s game against the Chicago Bulls with a sore right ankle and was unable to return. He logged 28 minutes, filling the stat sheet to the tune of eight points, eight assists, seven rebounds and three steals, but was held to 3-for-11 shooting overall, including 2-for-8 from three-point […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoAlex Poythress Departs Saturday’s Game Early
Atlanta Hawks power forward Alex Poythress left Saturday’s game against the Indiana Pacers earlier due to a left ankle contusion. Poythress logged 11 minutes prior to his departure, snagging three rebounds and blocking three shots. Whatever fantasy value that he had has been severely curbed by the return of John Collins in the Atlanta frontcourt.
Jesse Borek 6 years agoRodney McGruder Questionable To Play Sunday
Miami Heat shooting guard/small forward Rodney McGruder is listed as questionable to play during Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers due to a quad injury. Should McGruder be forced to the sidelines Sunday, it would mark his first absence of what has been a surprise year for the third-year man who has started all […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoAlex Abrines To Miss Saturday’s Game
Oklahoma City Thunder shooting guard Alex Abrines has been ruled out for Saturday’s game against the Phoenix Suns due to an illness. Add Abrines to the list of Thunder guards who will be absent from the game with both Russell Westbrook and Terrance Ferguson already ruled out. Rookie Hamidou Diallo will start in his place […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoVictor Oladipo Forced To Exit Saturday’s Game Early
Indiana Pacers shooting guard Victor Oladipo gave it a go, but he was forced to leave Saturday’s game against the Atlanta Hawks early due to right knee soreness. Oladipo headed to the locker room after just five minutes, having been questionable to play earlier in the day as the Pacers were on the second leg […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoGoran Dragic Listed As Questionable For Sunday
Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic is questionable to play during Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers due to a quad issue. Dragic has already missed three contests this season and is shooting just 41.6 percent from the field, which would be his lowest mark since his rookie year. Should Dragic be forced to […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoJaMychal Green Cleared To Play Sunday
Memphis Grizzlies power forward JaMychal Green is set to return during Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Green has played in just two games this season, having undergone surgery to correct a broken jaw. Whether or not he immediately takes back his starting spot at power forward from rookie Jaren Jackson Jr. remains unclear, but […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoSeth Curry To Miss Sunday’s Game
Portland Trail Blazers point/shooting guard Seth Curry has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Washington Wizards due to a right knee injury. It will be the second straight game that Curry will miss. In the action he has seen this season, Curry has hit 50 percent of his three-point attempts, but at just […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoC.J. Miles Ruled Out For Saturday
Toronto Raptors small forward C.J. Miles has been ruled out for Saturday’s game against the Chicago Bulls due a groin injury. Miles is missing his third consecutive game, leaving Toronto thin on the wing with Kawhi Leonard, Norman Powell and OG Anunoby all out as well. Known as a three-point marksman, Miles has scuffled from […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoAaron Gordon Good To Go For Saturday’s Game
Orlando Magic power forward Aaron Gordon will play in Saturday’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers despite drawing a questionable designation earlier in the day due to a left ankle sprain. Gordon has been quiet in six career matchups against the Lakers, averaging just 9.2 points per game, but season-long owners are glad to see […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoVictor Oladipo Cleared To Play Saturday
Indiana Pacers shooting guard Victor Oladipo will play in Saturday’s game against the Atlanta Hawks after having a questionable designation tagged on him earlier in the day. Oladipo has not missed a game this season, and will finish off the second leg of the back-to-back despite some right knee soreness. He finished in single digits […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoOG Anunoby Ruled Out For Saturday
Toronto Raptors small forward OG Anunoby has been ruled out for Saturday’s game against the Chicago Bulls due to the right wrist injury that he suffered during play Friday night. Anunoby is one of four Raptors wings to miss Saturday’s game, meaning that while he misses an opportunity at extended playing time, it creates an […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoAvery Bradley Remains Sidelined On Saturday
Los Angeles Clippers shooting guard Avery Bradley has been ruled out for Saturday’s game against the Brooklyn Nets due to the ankle injury that has kept him sidelined for the past five games. Despite averaging just 7.1 points per game this season, Bradley has started all nine contests he has appeared in, but could be […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoRondae Hollis-Jefferson Cleared To Play Saturday
Brooklyn Nets small forward/power forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson has been cleared to play in Saturday night’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Hollis-Jefferson entered the day with a questionable designation, but after just a one-game absence due to an ankle injury, he will return to the Brooklyn rotation. Prior to missing Friday’s game, he had strung […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoZach LaVine Ruled Out For Saturday
Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine will miss Saturday’s game against the Toronto Raptors due to illness. LaVine’s status was in doubt ahead of Friday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks, but he took to the court regardless and logged 34 minutes. LaVine enters play Saturday 11th in the league in scoring at 25.3 points per […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoPau Gasol Ruled Out For Sunday
San Antonio Spurs center Pau Gasol has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Golden State Warriors due to the foot injury that has kept him sidelined for the past five games. The 38-year-old is averaging a career-low 17.4 minutes per game through his first nine contests this season. Factoring in the injuries, it’s […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoAlfonzo McKinnie Ruled Out Saturday
Golden State Warriors small forward Alfonzo McKinnie will not play during Saturday’s game against the Dallas Mavericks due to left foot soreness. McKinnie entered the day with a questionable designation, but will join teammates Draymond Green and Stephen Curry on the bench. It marks the first game McKinnie will miss this season, although his fantasy […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoOG Anunoby Listed As Questionable For Saturday
Toronto Raptors small forward OG Anunoby has been listed as questionable for Saturday’s game against the Chicago Bulls due a right wrist injury suffered Friday. The injury comes at a poor time for Anunoby, who figured to see a larger workload against Chicago with Kawhi Leonard sitting due to rest. Even if Anunoby is cleared, […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoRondae Hollis-Jefferson Questionable To Play Saturday
Brooklyn Nets small forward/power forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson is listed as questionable for Saturday’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers due to a right ankle sprain. Hollis-Jefferson was forced to miss Friday’s game against the Washington Wizards, the fourth contest he has missed this season. In his absence, DeMarre Carroll saw extended run for Brooklyn, which […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoC.J. Miles Listed As Questionable For Saturday
Toronto Raptors small forward C.J. Miles is questionable for Saturday’s game against the Chicago Bulls due a groin injury. Miles has missed the past two games for the Raptors, who are already short-handed versus Chicago as Kawhi Leonard sits due to rest. Should Miles be able to play, he could see an uptick in usage, […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoAlex Len Cleared For Action On Saturday
Atlanta Hawks center Alex Len will play during Saturday’s game against the Indiana Pacers. Len had been listed as probable due to an ankle injury which limited him to just 13 minutes during Thursday’s matchup against the Denver Nuggets. Also joining Len in the frontcourt will be second-year big man John Collins, so keep an […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoRaul Neto Cleared To Make Season Debut
Utah Jazz point guard Raul Neto will be available to make his season debut during Saturday’s contest against the Boston Celtics. Neto has dealt with a right hamstring injury that has kept him sidelined to open the season, but available minutes in the Utah backcourt remain scarce. Now in his fourth season with the team, […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoKosta Koufos To Miss Third Straight Game
Sacramento Kings center Kosta Koufos will miss Saturday’s game against the Houston Rockets due to a right calf strain. Koufos’ absence will mark his third straight contest on the bench, having also missed six games earlier this season. Without the 11-year veteran on the floor, Sacramento will continue to utilize their young forwards. Averaging just […]
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