Alex Len Makes Second Consecutive Start Monday

Washington Wizards center Alex Len has entered the starting five for the second straight outing Monday versus the Bulls. Despite earning his first start with the Wizards on Sunday, Len played just eight minutes and scored two points, delivering a dud from a fantasy perspective. Curiously enough, he played 27 and 24 minutes, respectively, in […]

Otto Porter Without Timetable For Return To Action

Chicago Bulls small/power forward Otto Porter (back) has been tagged with the dreaded no-timetable-to-return designation, per head coach Billy Donovan. Porter will miss his fourth consecutive game Monday as he works his way through back spasms, an issue that appears set to keep him sidelined for additional contests to come. Without Porter in the mix, […]

Al-Farouq Aminu Returns To Practice, Could Play Tuesday

Orlando Magic power forward Al-Farouq Aminu (knee) was able to suit up for practice Monday, with head coach Steve Clifford leaving the door open for a return to game action Tuesday against Portland. Aminu, who underwent knee surgery, last took the floor Nov. 29, 2019. With Aaron Gordon (ankle) sidelined, Aminu's return could give the […]

Evan Fournier Will Miss Tuesday’s Contest

Orlando Magic shooting guard/small forward Evan Fournier (back) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Portland due to a recurrence of back spasms. Fournier was a late scratch from the lineup Saturday due to the ailment, which allowed Dwayne Bacon to enter the starting five, a role that he is likely to reprise so […]

De'Andre Hunter Faces Extended Absence After Surgery

Atlanta Hawks small/power forward De'Andre Hunter (knee) is expected to return at some point in 2021, head coach Lloyd Pierce confirmed Monday, he just couldn't peg when that would be after the wing underwent a knee debridement procedure. Having already missed the team's previous four contests, Hunter won't even get his status updated for the […]

Victor Oladipo Set To Miss Tuesday’s Contest

Houston Rockets point/shooting guard Victor Oladipo (rest) is expected to be held out for the second leg of the team's back-to-back Tuesday against New Orleans. Oladipo has a clean bill of health for Monday's game versus Charlotte, where he is expected to see elevated DFS intrigue due to the absence of John Wall and Eric […]

Josh Hart Picks Up Questionable Tag For Tuesday’s Contest

New Orleans Pelicans small forward Josh Hart (back) has been deemed questionable to play in Tuesday's game versus the Rockets as he works through back spasms. Hart is yet to miss a contest this season, but he is coming off a performance where he failed to knock down a shot from the floor across 28 […]

Damian Lillard Unable To Log Practice Session Monday

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (abdominal) continues to work through an abdominal strain, one which forced him to miss practice Monday. Lillard missed his first game of the season last week due to the ailment before returning to play 38 minutes in Saturday's outing. The move seems somewhat precautionary due to Lillard's time […]

Kyrie Irving On Track To Return Tuesday

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving (finger) has been listed as probable to take the floor for Tuesday's contest versus the Pistons, likely stemming his absence at one game due to a sprained right index finger. Irving's return knocks some of the shine from James Harden's appeal, but with Kevin Durant still in the league's […]

Goran Dragic Will Miss Tuesday’s Contest

Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game versus the Knicks, his second consecutive absence due to a sprained ankle. Kendrick Nunn entered the starting five in his place and dropped 16 points (including four triples) against New York on Sunday. Tyler Herro appears set to continue leading the […]

Alex Caruso Picks Up Questionable Tag For Monday

Los Angeles Lakers point/shooting guard Alex Caruso (hand) has been tagged as questionable for Monday's contest versus the Thunder due to a strained right hand. Caruso tied his season high with 10 points in his most recent outing, having played a season-best 26 minutes. Despite the increased role, Caruso remains a tough season-long fantasy asset […]

LaMarcus Aldridge, Lonnie Walker IV Will Miss Monday’s Contest

San Antonio Spurs power forward/center LaMarcus Aldridge (hip) and shooting guard/small forward Lonnie Walker IV (illness) have both been ruled out for Monday's game against the Warriors. Aldridge's absence marks his third in a row and is an indication that he'll be sidelined for an extended period of time due to a hip ailment; fantasy […]

D'Angelo Russell Picks Up Questionable Tag For Monday

Minnesota Timberwolves point/shooting guard D'Angelo Russell (quad) has been bumped up to questionable to play in Monday's game versus the Mavericks after missing the team's most recent outing as he works through a quad contusion. Ricky Rubio figures to earn another start should Russell be unavailable, but the veteran has seen a minimal increase in […]

Theo Maledon, Isaiah Roby Will Miss Monday’s Contest

Oklahoma City Thunder point/shooting guard Theo Maledon and power forward/center Isaiah Roby (foot) have been ruled out for Monday's game versus the Lakers. Maledon is missing his second outing as he returns to the league's health and safety protocols, while Roby's absence in the frontcourt paves the way for Al Horford to see a considerable […]

Jae Crowder Headlines Unavailable Suns For Monday’s Game

Phoenix Suns small/power forward Jae Crowder (foot) is one of four members of the roster that has already been ruled out for Monday's contest against the Cavaliers. Crowder is missing his third straight game due to a sore right foot, paving the way for Frank Kaminsky to remain among the starting five. Joining Crowder on […]

Chris Paul Earns Questionable Tag For Monday

Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul (hamstring) has been deemed questionable to suit up for Monday's game against Cleveland due to a sore right hamstring. Paul is yet to miss a contest this season, so how Phoenix would reallocate his minutes remains to be seen, yet Devin Booker would figure to see more ball-handling duties […]

Devonte' Graham Will Miss Second Straight Game Monday

Charlotte Hornets point/shooting guard Devonte' Graham (groin) will be sidelined for Monday's contest versus Houston as he battles a groin ailment. LaMelo Ball and Terry Rozier held down the starting backcourt without Graham in the mix Sunday, with both seeing added upside without Graham available. A staple of the Charlotte lineup when healthy, Graham remains […]

John Wall, Eric Gordon Absent For Monday’s Contest

Houston Rockets point guard John Wall (Achilles, knee) and shooting guard/small forward Eric Gordon (rest) are being held out of Monday's game versus the Hornets as the team manages their workload on the first night of a back-to-back. With Tuesday's game against New Orleans happening on national television, the team likely decided to avoid any […]

Anthony Davis Ruled Out For Monday’s Game

Los Angeles Lakers power forward/center Anthony Davis (Achilles) has been deemed unavailable to play in Monday's contest against the Thunder due to tendinitis in his right Achilles. The injury is the latest malady to befall Davis, who will likely cede way in the starting five to Kyle Kuzma, who leaps up the leaderboard of upside […]

Russell Westbrook Will Miss Monday’s Contest

Washington Wizards point guard Russell Westbrook (rest) has been ruled out for Monday's game versus the Bulls as he continues to not play in both legs of back-to-backs. Raul Neto figures to enter the starting five in place of Westbrook, although he's a risky DFS play as he works his way back from a groin […]

Anthony Edwards Snags Career-Best Eight Boards In Loss

Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard/small forward Anthony Edwards got his offensive game clicking during Saturday's loss to the Thunder, shooting 8-for-16 overall en route to his fourth career 20-point showing. His evening was buoyed by the career-high eight rebounds that he secured, also adding four assists across his 31 minutes. Much of Edwards' game remains a […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Returns With Game-High 31 Points

Oklahoma City Thunder point/shooting guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wasted little time reacclimating himself as the preeminent offensive threat for the franchise, dropping 31 points in his first game back from a two-contest absence. With OKC still short-handed due to injuries, Gilgeous-Alexander added nine rebounds and seven assists while shooting 12-for-22 from the field. Now that he […]

Naz Reid Goes For Career-High 29 Points During Defeat

Minnesota Timberwolves power forward/center Naz Reid has taken on an extended role with Karl-Anthony Towns sidelined, but he finally parlayed that increased time on the floor into a massive scoring performance Saturday, dropping a career-high 29 points versus the Thunder. Despite his prolific scoring output, Reid was unable to convert on a runner across the […]

Draymond Green Delivers Uniquely Impressive Stat Line

Golden State Warriors power forward Draymond Green has been known for contributing in ways beyond the scoring column throughout his NBA career, with Saturday's performance during a loss to Dallas serving as an exclamation point. Having played 37 minutes, Green went just 0-for-2 from the field, but delivered his second consecutive 15-assist outing. He also […]

Stephen Curry Erupts For 57-Point Showing Saturday

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry put on a classic shooting performance during Saturday's defeat to the Mavericks, dropping 57 points in the process. Curry went a mind-boggling 11-for-19 from behind the arc, shooting 19-for-31 overall while the Warriors were held to a nine-man rotation due to injuries. After knocking down seven threes in […]

Luka Doncic Drops Career-High 42 Points In Victory

Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic showed out in primetime during Saturday's win over the Warriors, pouring in a career-high 42 points to go along with 11 assists and seven rebounds, marking his 12th double-double of the year. Doncic, who had scuffled beyond the arc to the tune of a 29.6 percentage coming into the […]

Kevin Love Not Nearing Return Due To Calf Ailment

Cleveland Cavaliers power forward/center Kevin Love (calf) is "highly unlikely" to return to action during the team's upcoming road trip, which spans five games. Love was able to participate in an individual workout Saturday, but has reportedly not rejoined team workouts, an obvious hurdle needed to clear before getting back on the floor. While many […]

Jae Crowder Unlikely To Return For Sunday’s Contest

Phoenix Suns small/power forward Jae Crowder (foot) has been deemed doubtful to take the floor for Sunday's game versus the Celtics due to a sore right foot. Crowder has seen his minutes nosedive over his two most recent outings, in which he shot a combined 2-for-13 from the field. Frank Kaminsky appears to have usurped […]

New York Discusses Adding Derrick Rose

Detroit Pistons point/shooting guard Derrick Rose (personal) has been ruled out for Saturday's game versus the Lakers as the team is nearing a decision on where to trade the veteran. Shams Charania of The Athletic reports that the New York Knicks are moving along in discussions to reunite Rose with head coach Tom Thibodeau, whom […]

Brandon Clarke Will Miss Saturday’s Contest

Memphis Grizzlies power forward/center Brandon Clarke (calf) has been ruled out for Saturday's game versus New Orleans due to a sore right calf, marking his first absence of the year. Gorgui Dieng will enter the starting five in place of Clarke and figures to see increased DFS intrigue, but the return of Jonas Valanciunas should […]