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Fantasy Basketball Injury Updates for Week 17
Each week of the NBA season unfortunately brings injuries to key players across the league. The goal of this column is to break down those injuries and understand which players could benefit in fantasy from an injury to a teammate. As a reminder, COVID-19 related absences from players will now be included in this column.... Read More
Dean Wade Drops Season-High 21 Points
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade compiled a season-high 21 points along with six rebounds, two assists, and three steals in 32 minutes during Sunday's loss to the Pelicans. Wade is only averaging 5.1 points per game this season but has now posted at least 12 points in the past three games, which is a nice... Read More
Brandon Ingram Posts 27 Points Against Cavs
New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram finished with 27 points, four rebounds, eight assists, and one block in 36 minutes during Sunday's win over the Cavaliers. Ingram now has at least 25 points in two of the past three games and is averaging a stellar 23.7 points per game, which is second on the team... Read More
Zion Williamson Erupts For 38 Points Against Cavaliers
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson finished with 38 points, nine rebounds, four assists, and two blocks in 36 minutes during Sunday's win over the Cavaliers. Williamson now has at least 34 points in five of the past seven games despite averaging 26.5 points per game. Zion remains a solid fantasy option going forward and... Read More
Nikola Jokic Notches Triple-Double Against Celtics
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic compiled 17 points, 10 rebounds, 11 assists, one block, and one steal in 32 minutes during Sunday's loss to the Celtics. Jokic now has a double-double or triple-double in the last five games and at least 25 points in three of the past four games. The Joker is one of... Read More
Michael Porter Jr. Posts Third Straight Double-Double
Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. finished with 22 points, 11 rebounds, one block, and one steal in 35 minutes during Sunday's loss to Boston. Porter has been on a roll in the recent weeks, posting at least 20 points in six of the past seven games and a double-double in six of the past... Read More
Jayson Tatum Goes For 28 Points Against Nuggets
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum went for 28 points, 10 rebounds, two assists, and one steal in 33 minutes during Sunday's win over the Nuggets. Tatum now has at least 25 points in eight of the past 10 games, including an incredible 53-point outburst during Friday's win over Minnesota. The forward is averaging a stellar... Read More
Julius Randle Records Triple-Double Against Grizzlies
New York Knicks forward Julius Randle finished with 15 points, 10 rebounds, 11 assists, and one steal in 38 minutes during Friday's OT win over Memphis. Randle has been sensational recently, having posted a triple-double in two of the past three games. The forward also has at least 19 points in three of the last... Read More
Ja Morant Goes For 26 Points Against Knicks
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant went for 26 points, four rebounds, six assists, and one block in 39 minutes during Friday's OT loss to New York. Morant's numbers had been a bit down recently, as he posted 11 or fewer points in three of the four games prior to Friday's. Nevertheless, the youngster remains an... Read More
Jonas Valanciunas Records Double-Double Against Knicks
Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas finished with 20 points, 14 rebounds, two assists, one steal, and three blocks in 36 minutes during Friday's OT loss to the Knicks. The last time the center didn't have a double-double was on March 17th, which was over three weeks ago. Valanciunas has been a solid contributor for Memphis... Read More
Andre Drummond Posts Double-Double Against Miami
Los Angeles Lakers center Andre Drummond finished with 15 points, 12 rebounds, three assists, and two steals in 27 minutes during Thursday's loss to the Heat. This is the Drummond the Lakers were hoping to get when they signed him. The center sustained a toe injury in his debut with the team on March 31st... Read More
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Erupts For Season-High 28 Points
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope finished with a season-high 28 points along with four rebounds, one assist, and one block in 39 minutes during Thursday's loss to Miami. With the Lakers down several key players, Caldwell-Pope stepped up in a big way. Nevertheless, the 28-year-old is only averaging 8.5 points per game this season... Read More
Jimmy Butler Puts Up 28 Points Against Lakers
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler posted 28 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and three steals in 36 minutes during Thursday's win over the Lakers. The forward is averaging 21.4 points per game but now has at least 22 points in three of the last four games. Butler remains one of Miami's most important pieces and... Read More
Jaylen Brown Erupts For 32 Points
Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown compiled 32 points, 10 rebounds, three assists, one block, and two steals in 36 minutes during Wednesday's win over the Knicks. Brown has been as consistent as they come this season, averaging 24.1 points per game and having now posted at least 22 points in four of the past six... Read More
Jayson Tatum Has Double-Double Against Knicks
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum finished with 25 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, and one steal in 42 minutes during Wednesday's win over New York. In six of the past eight games, Tatum has posted at least 25 points, a stellar stretch overall. The 23-year-old is averaging 25.1 points per game and remains a solid... Read More
RJ Barrett Pours In 29 Points Against Celtics
New York Knicks guard RJ Barrett posted 29 points, five rebounds, and two assists in 36 minutes during Wednesday's loss to Boston. The youngster has been a little inconsistent in the past few games but has nevertheless posted at least 22 points in three of the past five games. Barrett remains a solid component of... Read More
Caris LeVert Drops 20 Points Against Bulls
Indiana Pacers guard Caris Levert finished with 20 points, six rebounds, five assists, and one block in 33 minutes during Tuesday's loss to the Bulls. LeVert has been playing well the last three games, posting at least 16 points, four rebounds, and five assists in all three contests. Overall, he hasn't been the most consistent... Read More
Nikola Vucevic Stuffs Stat Sheet Against Pacers
Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic finished with 32 points, 17 rebounds, five assists, and one block in 35 minutes during the win over the Pacers on Tuesday. Vucevic has been playing stellar in the Windy City thus far, posting at least 16 points and eight rebounds in the six contests he has played with the... Read More
Zach LaVine Drops 19 Points Against Pacers
Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine finished with 19 points, eight rebounds, six assists, and one block in 36 minutes during Tuesday's win over the Pacers. The guard has been as consistent as they come this season, averaging 27.4 points per game. LaVine has posted lower numbers recently, at least 19 points in the last three... Read More
Fantasy Basketball Injury Updates for Week 16
Each week of the NBA season unfortunately brings injuries to key players across the league. The goal of this column is to break down those injuries and understand which players could benefit in fantasy from an injury to a teammate. As a reminder, COVID-19 related absences from players will now be included in this column.... Read More
Collin Sexton Drops 24 Points Against 76ers
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton finished with 24 points, three rebounds, three assists, and two steals in 33 minutes during Thursday's loss to the 76ers. Sexton has at least 20 points in four of the past five games and continues to remain a consistent and effective scorer for Cleveland. The youngster is averaging 23.9 points... Read More
Dwight Howard Grabs 15 Boards Against Cleveland
Philadelphia 76ers center Dwight Howard finished with 18 points, 15 rebounds, one assist, two blocks, and one steal in 26 minutes during Thursday's victory over the Cavaliers. Howard has at least nine points and seven boards in the past three games, which are not the worst numbers for fantasy. The center's role has definitely gotten... Read More
Shake Milton Pours In 27 Points Off Bench Against Cavs
Philadelphia 76ers guard Shake Milton compiled 27 points, five rebounds, four assists, and one steal in 27 minutes off the bench during Thursday's win over Cleveland. Milton is averaging 13.7 points per game this season, so Thursday's outburst was certainly surprising, albeit a positive one. Milton had nevertheless posted 16 points or less in the... Read More
Jayson Tatum Pours In 25 Points Against Mavericks
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum racked up 25 points, nine rebounds, three assists, and three steals in 38 minutes during Wednesday's loss to Dallas. The 23-year-old has been on a stellar stretch recently, dropping at least 25 points in the past four games while posting 34 in two of those contests. Tatum is one of... Read More
Luka Doncic Goes For 36 Points Against Celtics
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic finished with 36 points, eight rebounds, and five assists in 35 minutes during Wednesday's win over Boston. Luka now has posted at least 36 points in four of the past six games, which is incredible. The guard is one of the most reliable fantasy options out there as he is... Read More
Jalen Brunson Drops 21 Points Off Bench
Dallas Mavericks guard Jalen Brunson compiled 21 points, five rebounds, three assists, and one steal in 33 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's win over the Celtics. Brunson has now dropped at least 21 points in two of the three past games which is encouraging. Nevertheless, the guard has put up rather low production all... Read More
Terry Rozier Pours In 27 Points Against Wizards
Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier finished with 27 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and one block in 39 minutes during Tuesday's win over the Wizards. Rozier has been on a solid stretch recently, dropping at least 20 points in eight of the last nine games all while showing he can be a consistent and reliable... Read More
Russell Westbrook Grabs 15 Rebounds Against Hornets
Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook finished with 22 points, 15 rebounds, 14 assists, and two steals in 38 minutes during Tuesday's loss to Charlotte. The elite guard now has a triple-double in the past three games while posting at least 19 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists in all three of those games. Westbrook continues... Read More
Rui Hachimura Drops Season-High 30 Points
Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura finished with a season-high 30 points along with four rebounds and three assists in 40 minutes during Tuesday's loss to the Hornets. Despite averaging 13.9 points per game this season, the youngster has been on fire the past two games, scoring at least 26 points in both contests. Though generally... Read More
Fantasy Basketball Injury Updates for Week 15
Each week of the NBA season unfortunately brings injuries to key players across the league. The goal of this column is to break down those injuries and understand which players could benefit in fantasy from an injury to a teammate. As a reminder, COVID-19 related absences from players will now be included in this column.... Read More
