Kawhi Leonard Records Four Steals In Win Over Hornets

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard was very active on the defensive end- as usual- in a 125-98 win over the Hornets on Saturday. Leonard swiped four steals, his second game this month reaching that total- along with his 17 points, four boards, and three assists. The All-Star forward has been a bit unimpressive in […]

Paul George Dishes Out 10 Assists With No Turnovers

Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George put on a playmaking clinic in Saturday's blowout win over the Hornets. George showed how much he's improved in that department, handing out 10 assists while committing no turnovers. The shots were falling for the star forward as well, as he scored 21 points on 8-for-14 shooting from the […]

Andrew Wiggins Narrowly Misses Out On Double-Double

Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins struggled with his shot on Saturday but still ended up with a productive line. Wiggins shot just 4 of 14 from the field but scored 20 points with nine rebounds, two assists, two triples, and a pair of steals in a 111-103 loss to Memphis. The shots weren't falling […]

Jonas Valanciunas Pulls Down 15 Rebounds In Win Over Warriors

Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas continues to be a force on the glass in March. Valanciunas scored 19 points and pulled down 15 rebounds for his eighth double-double in nine games this month, adding two blocks, an assist, and a triple in just 27 minutes. The veteran big man has been solid on the boards […]

Jordan Poole Keeps Rolling On Saturday

Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole kept up his recent strong play in Saturday's loss to the Grizzlies. Poole scored 26 points with five assists, four rebounds, three triples, and a steal in 38 minutes. With Stephen Curry (tailbone) banged up, Poole has played some of his best games of the season, scoring 20-plus in […]

Kenta Maeda Strikes Out Six On Saturday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kenta Maeda continued his dominant spring in his fourth start on Saturday against the Rays. Maeda pitched 5 1/3 innings, striking out six while allowing four hits and one run. He threw 53 of his 75 pitches for strikes and induced 14 swinging strikes, 13 of which came on offspeed offerings. […]

Serge Ibaka Won't Play Against Hornets On Saturday

Los Angeles Clippers forward Serge Ibaka (back) won't play on Saturday against the Hornets as he continues to deal with back tightness. This will be Ibaka's third missed game, with center Ivica Zubac being the primary beneficiary of his absence. Zubac is a savvy DFS play, as he had a double-double in Ibaka's first absence, […]

Dorian Finney-Smith Expected To Play Sunday

Dallas Mavericks forward Dorian Finney-Smith (personal) is expected to play on Sunday against the Trail Blazers. Finney-Smith missed the last two games so he could be there for the birth of his child. Finney-Smith's return could push Tim Hardaway Jr. back to the bench, though fantasy managers can keep rolling the latter out there, as […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Ruled Out Sunday

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Rockets. It will be Gilgeous-Alexander's eighth missed game of the season as he continues to deal with a sore shoulder. In his absence, guard Theo Maledon should see added assist opportunities, with Kenrich Williams also likely factoring in. Williams […]

Lonzo Ball Questionable For Sunday

New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball (hip) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Nuggets. Ball has a right hip flexor strain- though he was able to play 38 minutes and put up an effective line in his most recent game. He's probably on the right side of questionable, though if he's unable to suit […]

Tyrese Haliburton, Hassan Whiteside On Minutes Limit Again

Sacramento Kings guard Tyrese Haliburton and center Hassan Whiteside will remain on their minutes' restrictions on Saturday. Considering Haliburton played 32 minutes in his last game, the news may apply more to Whiteside. Haliburton's effectiveness was entirely another matter, as he scored just 4 points, though perhaps he can fare better against a banged-up 76ers […]

Ben Simmons Out Saturday With Knee Soreness

Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons (knee) won't play Saturday against the Kings. It's surprising, given that Simmons was listed as probable. In his place, Shake Milton and Matisse Thybulle will enter the starting lineup and presumably get plenty of scoring opportunities with Joel Embiid also out. Milton is the more consistent option of the two. […]

LeBron James Out Indefinitely With High-Ankle Sprain

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) is out indefinitely with a high-ankle sprain. James injured his ankle during the Lakers' afternoon game against the Hawks and was unable to return. While his X-rays came back negative, Los Angeles will still be without their best player, in addition to Anthony Davis (calf), for at least […]

Randy Dobnak Keeps Missing Bats This Spring

Minnesota Twins pitcher Randy Dobnak looked impressive once again, tossing 3 1/3 scoreless innings while allowing one hit and one unearned run. Dobnak fanned five more batters on Friday, giving him an impressive 13 strikeouts against zero walks in 8 2/3 innings this spring. His improved slider seems to be baffling hitters, which would be […]

Miguel Sano Could Make Starts At Third Base In 2021

Minnesota Twins first/third baseman Miguel Sano could spend some time at a familiar spot in 2021- the hot corner. A converted-first baseman, Sano could make starts at third as well, given the Twins' plan to rest starter Josh Donaldson more frequently, with manager Rocco Baldelli noting that it wouldn't just be "in case of emergency." […]

Anthony Rizzo Has Three-Hit Day In Friday's Win

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo continued his strong spring in Friday's win over the Athletics. Rizzo collected three hits, driving in two runs for the Cubs on a two-out double and a single. The 31-year-old is batting .400 with 10 hits, three home runs, and eight RBI in 10 Cactus League games. Rizzo had […]

Kole Calhoun To Take Batting Practice Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Kole Calhoun will take batting practice on Sunday for the first time. Calhoun had surgery earlier this month to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee, which is expected to sideline him for Opening Day. The 33-year-old batted just .226 but clubbed 16 homers in 54 games for Arizona in the […]

Will Smith Expected To Catch Around 90 Games In 2021

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith is expected to catch around 90 games in 2021, per manager Dave Roberts. Smith is expected to split time once again with fellow backstop Austin Barnes- with Roberts noting that he would put that combo up against any in the league production-wise. Smith has certainly flashed some offensive upside […]

Spencer Torkelson Headed To Minor League Camp

Detroit Tigers prospect Spencer Torkelson has been reassigned to the team's Minor League camp. Torkelson struggled this spring, going 1-for-20 with a single and three walks against 12 strikeouts. Manager AJ Hinch complimented the 21-year-old on his talent and makeup, not ruling him out for any more appearances this spring as a replacement. Torkelson split […]

Didi Gregorius Returns To Lineup Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Didi Gregorius (concussion) is in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Blue Jays. Gregorius seemed to be trending towards making a return after participating in all activities on Friday, but it's always nice to get the official word. He'll bat fifth against left-hander Steven Matz. Gregorius is batting .158 with four […]

Tim Hardaway Jr. Catches Fire From Beyond The Arc

Dallas Mavericks forward Tim Hardaway Jr. caught fire from beyond the arc in a 125-119 loss to the Trail Blazers. Hardaway scored 25 points with seven treys, five rebounds, and five assists in 40 minutes. It's the fourth time that the 29-year-old has made at least seven triples in a game this season- and the […]

C.J. McCollum Drains Seven Triples In Win Over Dallas

Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum caught fire from deep in Friday's win over the Mavericks. McCollum scored a team-high 32 points with seven triples, four rebounds, and four assists in just 28 minutes. Not only did he play in the second half of a back-to-back, but he was extremely effective in doing so, as […]

Luka Doncic Narrowly Misses Out On Triple-Double

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic played an excellent game in Friday's loss to Portland. Doncic scored a game-high 38 points with nine rebounds, nine assists, four triples, and a steal. He was a bit inefficient from the three-point line, though he made up for it by shooting 55.6 percent from the field and 4 of […]

Chris Paul Scores 20 Points With Nine Assists

Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul scored 20 points with nine assists, one rebound, and one triple in 34 minutes. Paul had a combined 12 steals in his previous three games, so it was a bit disappointing to see a zero in that category Friday night. Still, he shot an efficient 8-for-16 from the field and […]

Mikal Bridges With A Superb Effort On Both Ends

Phoenix Suns forward Mikal Bridges played a strong game on both ends of the floor in a 113-101 win over Minnesota. Bridges scored 17 points with six rebounds, three assists, three triples, and three steals in 35 minutes. The 24-year-old didn't commit a single turnover and shot 7-for-9 from the field- an all-around solid performance […]

Ricky Rubio Records Third Double-Double Of Season

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio scored a season-high 21 points with 10 assists, five rebounds, and three triples in a 113-101 loss to the Suns. Rubio drained 4 of 5 free throws and didn't commit a single turnover, an impressive feat given his usage rate throughout the contest. The veteran point guard now has a […]

Zach LaVine Stays Red-Hot With 32-Point Effort

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine has been playing excellent basketball lately- and kept it up in Friday's loss to the Nuggets. LaVine dropped 32 points with four assists, three treys, and two boards in 38 minutes. Despite shooting just 33.3 percent from three, he made all nine free-throws, making his managers in category leagues very […]

Jamal Murray's Huge Second Half Powers Nuggets To Victory

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray had just three points at the break, but a monster second-half effort helped lead his team to an overtime victory. Murray scored 34 points with six triples, five assists, four steals, and two rebounds. The 24-year-old drained a huge three in the corner at the end of regulation to force […]

Nikola Jokic Flirts With Triple-Double In Overtime Win

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic narrowly missed out on a triple-double in an overtime win over the Bulls. Jokic scored 34 points with 15 rebounds, nine assists, two triples, two steals, and a block in 42 minutes. It's yet another impressive outing for the MVP candidate, who only had one turnover despite having the ball […]

Adalberto Mondesi Swipes First Base Of Spring On Friday

Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi stole a base and scored a run in Friday's tie with the Angels. Mondesi laid down a sacrifice bunt, reached on a scoring error, then promptly stole second base for his first swiped bag of the spring. The 25-year-old has six hits and five runs scored in nine Cactus […]