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Andre Drummond Posts "Moses Malone Triple-Double"
Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond once again showed why he is the best rebounder in the league, by a wide margin, in Wednesday's overtime victory over the Magic. The 25-year-old scored 14 points and hauled down 11 offensive rebounds and 11 defensive rebounds (22 total) for the 11th "Moses Malone triple-double" of his career. A... Read More
RotoBaller NBA Recap: James Harden And Stephen Curry Have Record Book Nights
NBA fans really got their money's worth on Wednesday as the majority of the league's stars really balled out. James Harden, Anthony Davis, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, and Kyrie Irving had monster nights. Meanwhile, Rudy Gobert, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jarrett Allen, Kawhi Leonard, as well as Jusuf Nurkic also put up 50 or more fantasy points, per NBA.com.... Read More
LeBron James Will Return To Practice Next Week
Los Angeles Lakers small forward/power forward LeBron James (groin) has been cleared to return to practice next week. The news means James, who will not travel with the team on the upcoming two-game road trip, will miss at very least 13 games. He will likely also miss Monday's game against the Warriors. Therefore, the game... Read More
Wendell Carter Jr. To Miss Game Against Nuggets
Chicago Bulls power forward/center Wendell Carter Jr. (thumb, knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Nuggets. According to the Bulls, Carter won't require surgery on his left thumb as the ligament is stable, although it is classified as a sprain. Meanwhile, the MRI on his left knee came back negative. The rookie... Read More
Rudy Gay Is In Starting Lineup In First Game Back From Injury
San Antonio Spurs small forward/power forward Rudy Gay (wrist) will start on Wednesday against the Mavs. The injury sidelined the 13th-year pro for five games. His return could mean Pau Gasol will head back to the bench. If not Gasol returning to the bench, it will likely be Derrick White, who has played extremely well... Read More
Jamal Murray Scores 21 Points In Loss To Warriors
Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray scored 21 points on 8-for-16 shooting from the field and 4-for-7 from the three-point line in Tuesday's setback to the Warriors. The 21-year-old added three rebounds, four assists, and one block in 31 minutes. While his shooting has been up-and-down this season, he is currently shooting the ball fairly... Read More
Draymond Green Registers a Plus-41 Rating
Golden State Warriors power forward/center Draymond Green made just one of five shots from the field, including one of two attempts from beyond the arc, to finish with four points in Tuesday's victory over the Nuggets. However, the 28-year-old added 13 assists and six rebounds along with one steal in 31 minutes. His plus-41 rating... Read More
Kevin Durant Reaches 20-Point Mark For 17th Straight Game
Golden State Warriors small forward Kevin Durant was terrific in the first quarter of the Dubs' victory over the Nuggets on Tuesday. The 30-year-old tallied 17 of his 27 points during the team's record-setting 51 first-quarter points as he made all seven of his shots, including each of his three-point attempts. He also dished five... Read More
Klay Thompson Makes 13 Of 19 From The Floor For 31 Points
Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson (13 points) along with Stephen Curry (12) and Kevin Durant (17) combined for 42 of the team's record-setting 51 first-quarter points as the Dubs blew out the Nuggets Tuesday night. Thompson finished with 31 points on 13-for-19 from the field and 5-for-8 from beyond the arc. The 28-year-old... Read More
Stephen Curry Is Averaging Seven Triples In January
Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry is having a fabulous January. Curry poured in 31 points on 10-for-18 shooting from the field and 8-for-13 from the three-point line in Tuesday's victory over the Nuggets. The 30-year-old also grabbed six rebounds, dished out four assists and committed three turnovers in 31 minutes. He scored 17... Read More
Gorgui Dieng Collects Nine Rebounds Versus Sixers
Minnesota Timberwolves center Gorgui Dieng scored seven points, grabbed nine rebounds and came up with one steal along with one assist over 20 minutes in Tuesday's loss to the 76ers. The 6-foot-11 center was 2-for-5 from the floor and 1-for-2 from beyond the arc. It was his second most rebounds this season and the third... Read More
Karl-Anthony Towns Nabs Just Three Boards
Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns scored 13 points on 4-for-10 shooting from the field, including 2-for-4 from beyond the arc, in Tuesday's blowout loss to the 76ers. The 23-year-old added a season-low three rebounds, two assists, two steals in 28 minutes. It marks the 13th time that the 7-footer has registered single-digit caroms. His minus-42... Read More
Jimmy Butler Makes Eight of 10 Shots From Field In Victory Over Wolves
Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard/small forward Jimmy Butler scored 19 points on 8-for-10 shooting from the field and 3-for-4 from long distance in Tuesday's blowout victory over the Timberwolves. The 29-year-old added four assists, three rebounds, one block, two steals, and two turnovers in 28 minutes. He has played better since returning from a two-game absence... Read More
Ben Simmons Nearly Racks Up Triple-Double In Just 26 Minutes
Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons came one short of his eighth triple-double of the season in Tuesday's blowout victory over the Timberwolves. Simmons finished with 20 points, 11 rebounds (three offensive), nine assists, three blocks and three turnovers in 26 minutes. He was 7-for-10 from the field and 6-for-7 from the charity stripe. It... Read More
Joel Embiid Sinks Four Treys
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid scored 31 points, grabbed 13 rebounds, blocked one shot and dished out three assists in Monday's victory over the Timberwolves. He was 10-for-17 from the field, 4-for-6 from beyond the arc, and 7-for-8 from the free throw line. The 7-footer did most of his work in the first half, tallying... Read More
Javorius Allen And Ty Montgomery Are Unrestricted Free Agents
Baltimore Ravens running back Javorius Allen and wide receiver/running back Ty Montgomery are two of the Ravens' unrestricted free agents that may not return. Both players are valuable special team members, which may help their cause in a bid to find a team. Allen appeared in 14 games overall but was not involved in the... Read More
Alex Collins Set To Be Restricted Free Agent
Baltimore Ravens running back Alex Collins will be a restricted free agent once the new NFL season rolls around. The 25-year-old was never able to get anything going this season and ended the season on injured reserve with a foot injury. He was never able to reach 70 rushing yards in a game and finished... Read More
Ian Mahinmi (C, WAS) - Week 14 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-team leagues OWNED IN: 7% of leagues ANALYSIS: Ian Mahinmi has made the most of his recent spike in playing time. The 6-foot-11 big man has seen action in a season-high six straight games as he is currently the Wizards only option at center behind center Thomas Bryant with Dwight Howard and... Read More
Kenneth Dixon Could Be A RB3 To Start 2019
Baltimore Ravens running back Kenneth Dixon, like rookie Gus Edwards, came on strong to close the season. But Dixon is a little different case due as injuries throughout his young career have plagued him. The 24-year-old finished the season by totaling 66 yards from scrimmage in the AFC Wildcard Game loss to the Chargers, although... Read More
Will Barton Not On Injury Report
Denver Nuggets shooting guard/small forward Will Barton (hip) is not on the injury report for Sunday's night clash with the Trail Blazers. Barton returned to the court for the first time since the second game of the season in last night's loss to the Suns, tallying six points along with five rebounds, three assists in... Read More
Larry Nance Jr. Downgraded To Out
Cleveland Cavaliers power forward Larry Nance Jr. (knee) will once again sit out a game as he will miss Sunday's game against the Lakers with a right knee sprain. It is the third straight game that the 26-year-old will miss. With Nance out for possibly another week, Cedi Osman, Ante Zizic and Jalen Jones will... Read More
Gary Harris Likely Not To Play On Sunday
Denver Nuggets shooting guard Gary Harris (hamstring) has been downgraded to doubtful as coach Michael Malone said he is unlikely to play versus the Trail Blazers. He was originally considered questionable earlier this morning. Harris has missed the last three games. If he is unable to go and Will Barton, who made his return to... Read More
Gus Edwards Will Likely Be RB3 To Start The Season
Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards had a disappointing end to a fantastic rookie season. Edwards was limited to just 23 yards on eight carries in the AFC Wild Card playoff loss to the Chargers last week. He closed the regular season by rushing for 67 yards or more in each of his previous seven... Read More
Kyle Korver Scores 16 Points Off The Bench
Utah Jazz shooting guard/small forward Kyle Korver scored 16 points off the bench as he drained four three-pointers in Saturday's victory over the Bulls. The 37-year-old was 6-for-11 from the field overall, including 4-for-8 from long distance. He added five rebounds and one block in 26 minutes. The 16th-year pro has been firing up shots... Read More
Rudy Gobert Sets Season High With Eight Assists
Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert showed off all of his talents in Saturday's win over the Bulls as he compiled 12 points, 16 rebounds, eight assists, two blocks, and one steal. The 26-year-old was 5-for-6 from the field and 5-for-9 from the free throw line. It was his fourth double-double in a row and 35th... Read More
Donovan Mitchell Pours In 34 Points In Victory Over Bulls
Utah Jazz shooting guard/point guard Donovan Mitchell poured in 34 points on 11-for-24 from the field, 4-for-13 from beyond the arc, and 8-for-10 from the free throw line in Saturday's victory over the Bulls. The second-year pro added six rebounds, six assists, and two blocks. He scored 23 of his points in the second half... Read More
Wendell Carter Jr.'s Rough Rookie Campaign Continues
Chicago Bulls power forward/center Wendell Carter Jr. tallied seven points, nine rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in Saturday's loss to the Jazz. The rookie was 3-for-9 from the field, 0-for-1 from beyond the arc, and 1-for-2 from the free throw line. He has failed to score in double-figures in three of his... Read More
Zach LaVine Scores 21 Points On 21 Shots
Chicago Bulls point guard/shooting guard Zach LaVine needed 21 shots to score 21 points in Saturday's loss to the Jazz. The 23-year-old made seven field goals, two of those being three-pointers, while also adding three rebounds along with one assist, one block, and three steals. Known as a high-volume scorer, Lavine has been shooting the... Read More
Josh Okogie Ties Season High With 17 Points
Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Josh Okogie tied his season high with 17 points on 6-for-14 shooting from the floor, 1-for-8 from the three-point line, and 4-for-5 from the charity stripe in Saturday's victory over the Pelicans. The 20-year-old rookie added five rebounds, two assists, and one steal in a career-high 42 minutes. He scored in... Read More
Karl-Anthony Towns Pulls Down Career-High 27 Boards
Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns had a monster game with 27 points along with a career-high 27 rebounds -- the most in the NBA this season -, three assists, four blocks, and two turnovers. The 23-year-old was 10-for-23 from the floor, 3-for-8 from the three-point line, and 4-for-6 from the free throw line. The performance... Read More
