NBA News
LeBron James Makes History With Third Consecutive Triple-Double
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James had a historic outing against Memphis on Wednesday, becoming the oldest player in NBA history to log three consecutive triple-doubles. He capped off a 128-123 win with a game-high 35 points, 12 rebounds, and 14 assists. The three-game triple-double streak is tied for the longest of James' 22-year NBA career. James will turn 40 next month but continues to perform at an incredibly high level. He has already bagged four triple-doubles overall this season and averages 24.3 points with 8.1 rebounds and 9.4 assists.
Nov 14
Jaxson Hayes To Be Re-Evaluated In 1-2 Weeks
Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes (ankle) will be re-evaluated in 1-2 weeks after he was injured in practice. The 24-year-old sprained his left ankle on Tuesday. The timing of the injury is very unfortunate for Hayes, who had just enjoyed his best outing of the campaign with a 12-point, six-rebound effort versus Toronto. He's averaging 6.3 points and 4.6 boards for the season as Anthony Davis' backup. Christian Koloko gets a chance to play a larger role with Hayes out, but he doesn't have fantasy value.
Nov 14
Walker Kessler Remains Sidelined On Thursday
Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (hip) will miss a second consecutive game on Thursday versus Dallas. The seven-foot-one giant has a problem with his right hip. Kessler's fantasy value has received a boost this season after he was reinserted into the starting lineup. He's been close to averaging a double-double, notching 9.2 points and 10.7 rebounds with 2.8 blocks. In his absence, John Collins was back among the starters on Tuesday and looks set for a larger role again. He produced a very juicy line a couple of nights back against Phoenix, scoring a team-high 29 points with 10 rebounds, four assists, three steals, and one block.
Nov 14
P.J. Washington Considered Doubtful For Thursday
Dallas Mavericks power forward P.J. Washington (knee) will likely miss a fifth consecutive game on Thursday versus Utah. He has been listed on the injury report as doubtful. Washington has been out of commission due to a right knee sprain. The injury has given Naji Marshall a chance to run with the starters. He has averaged 10.8 points and 4.5 rebounds in the role. Utah plays at one of the fastest paces in the league and struggles on the glass, making this a very promising fantasy matchup for Marshall and the rest of the Mavericks.
Nov 14
Luka Doncic Expected To Remain In The Lineup Thursday
Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic (knee) is listed as probable for Thursday's matchup against Utah. He's been a regular on the injury report this season but hasn't missed any games and is on track to play on Thursday. Doncic averages 28.5 points, 8.1 rebounds, 7.9 assists, and 1.5 steals for the campaign. He has already seen the Jazz once this season and struggled mightily with his shot, going 5-for-22 from the field to finish with 15 points. The five-time All-Star has scored at least 24 points in all of his other outings.
Nov 14
DeMar DeRozan Exits Win With Back Problem
Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (back) was limited to 17 minutes in Wednesday's 127-104 win over Phoenix. The veteran star didn't come out for the second half due to back tightness, finishing with two points, five rebounds, three assists, one steal, and two blocks. DeRozan has been in fine form for his new club to start the year, even surpassing the 30-point plateau a couple of times this month. Keon Ellis was promoted to the starting unit for the second half Wednesday and will likely get the nod again if DeRozan can't play on Friday versus Minnesota. Ellis is a defensive specialist and not a very reliable source for fantasy value.
Nov 14
Grayson Allen Ruled Out Versus Kings
Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen (hamstring) has been ruled for Wednesday's matchup with the Sacramento Kings due to soreness in his right hamstring. Bradley Beal (calf) will also be out with a calf injury. Devin Booker will be leaned on offensively with a depleted Suns rotation against the Kings, while extra minutes could exist for rookie Ryan Dunn and veteran Josh Okogie.
Nov 14
D'Angelo Russell Suiting Up On Wednesday
Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports that Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick stated guard D'Angelo Russell (illness) is "good to go" for Wednesday's game against Memphis. Russell was added to the injury report on Wednesday due to an illness. In the last two contests, he has come off the Lakers' bench and has performed well, averaging 16.5 points in 26.0 minutes per game while shooting 38.5 percent from three-point range.
Nov 14
Bradley Beal Unavailable Wednesday
Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reported that Phoenix Suns guard/forward Bradley Beal (calf) is out for Wednesday's game against the Sacramento Kings due to a calf injury. He will be joined on the sidelines by Kevin Durant (calf), who is also dealing with a calf issue. Additionally, Grayson Allen (hamstring) is listed as a game-time decision due to a hamstring injury, leaving the Suns rotation potentially very thin.
Nov 14
Jusuf Nurkic Back On Wednesday Night
Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic (ankle) is off the injury report heading into Wednesday's matchup with the Sacramento Kings. The 30-year-old injured his ankle when these clubs met on Sunday, keeping him off the floor for Tuesday's win over the Utah Jazz. Mason Plumlee got the start in that one, finishing with eight points and seven assists. But now that Nurkic is back on the floor, Plumlee's fantasy ceiling will come crashing down. As far as Nurkic is concerned, he's a must-start, especially with Kevin Durant (calf) on the shelf, meaning more scoring opportunities will be up for grabs.
Nov 13
Anfernee Simons Won't Suit Up Against The Timberwolves
Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (illness) won't play in Wednesday's clash with the Timberwolves. These clubs met on Tuesday night, with Simons lasting only five minutes. As a result, Shaedon Sharpe got more involved, finishing the night with 17 points in 33 minutes of work. Without questions, Sharpe's upside is higher without Simons on the floor. The same can be said for Scoot Henderson and Jerami Grant.
Nov 13
Robert Williams III Resting In Rematch With Minnesota
Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III (rest) won't play in Wednesday's rematch with the Timberwolves. Deandre Ayton (finger) wasn't available when these clubs met on Tuesday, resulting in Donovan Clingan sliding into the starting lineup. However, Williams benefited the most from Ayton's absence, finishing with 19 points, nine rebounds, three steals, and three blocks. While Clingan scored only four points on Tuesday, the door is open for more production with Ayton and Williams out of the mix.
Nov 13
Deandre Ayton Out Again On Wednesday
Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (finger) won't play in Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves. The 2018 No. 1 overall pick was also sidelined when these clubs met on Tuesday night, resulting in Donovan Clingan getting the start and finishing with four points and six rebounds. However, it was Robert Williams III who stole the show in just his third appearance of the 2024-25 campaign, ending the night by amassing 19 points, nine rebounds, three blocks, and three steals. But with Williams getting the night off to rest, Clingan should have more opportunities to produce, although fantasy managers should still be cautious before putting him in their lineups.
Nov 13
Andre Drummond Out Sick On Wednesday
Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond (illness) isn't available for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers. The veteran had been starting while Joel Embiid was sidelined. But with Embiid back on the floor for Tuesday's loss to the Knicks, Drummond had only five points and four rebounds in 18 minutes. With Embiid resting on Wednesday, Guerschon Yabusele should be considered a must-start in all fantasy setups, even more so with Tyrese Maxey (hamstring) and Paul George (rest) out as well.
Nov 13
Paul George Won't Play Versus Cleveland
Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Paul George (knee) isn't available for Wednesday's matchup with the Cavaliers. The veteran scored a game-high 29 points in Tuesday's loss to the Knicks, adding 10 rebounds, three steals, and one block. However, he missed the start of the 2024-25 campaign because of a knee injury, so he'll take the night off before likely getting back in the lineup on Friday versus the Orlando Magic. With Tyrese Maxey (hamstring) and Joel Embiid (knee) also out, Kelly Oubre Jr. Caleb Martin, Guerschon Yabusele, and Jared McCain could all see a substantial increase in fantasy production.
Nov 13
Joel Embiid Sitting On Wednesday
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (rest) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 2023 Most Valuable Player made his 2024-25 debut in Tuesday's loss to the New York Knicks. However, he had a rough night, scoring 13 points off 2-for-11 shooting from the field. With Andre Drummond (illness) also out, Guerschon Yabusele will presumably handle things underneath the basket and is in line to smash his fantasy expectations.
Nov 13
Andre Drummond Listed As Questionable On Wednesday
Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond (illness) is listed as questionable versus the Cleveland Cavaliers due to an illness on Wednesday. The 31-year-old veteran has averaged 9.8 points and 8.2 rebounds in 22.5 minutes in the last five contests. The 76ers front court will miss Drummond's presence if he's unable to suit up, especially with Joel Embiid (knee) and Paul George (knee) being held out for rest. If Drummond cannot go, Kelly Oubre Jr., Jared McCain, Guerschon Yabusele, and Caleb Martin may see their roles increase.
Nov 13
Marcus Smart Set To Play Wednesday
Memphis Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart (ankle) is still listed as questionable but is on track to play in Wednesday's contest versus the Lakers, Shams Charania reported on ESPN's "NBA Today." The 30-year-old Smart has missed the last six games with a right ankle sprain. Before being sidelined, he started the Grizzlies first five contests, averaging 5.6 points, 2.8 assists, 2.2 rebounds, and 1.2 steals. His return will impact Scotty Pippen Jr.'s usage, but he should still be involved. He remains a solid fantasy option until their star point guard, Ja Morant (hip), returns.
Nov 13
Mike Conley Resting Wednesday Versus Portland
The Minnesota Timberwolves announced that point guard Mike Conley (rest) won't play Wednesday against the Portland Trail Blazers for rest purposes. The veteran point guard has played in less than 24 minutes in the last three contests. He's averaged 7.4 points, 4.7 assists, and 3.0 rebounds across 11 games this season. While the 37-year-old has the night off, Donte DiVincenzo, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, and rookie Rob Dillingham will likely see more playing time.
Nov 13
Brandon Clarke Questionable For Wednesday's Action
Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Brandon Clarke (toe) could be out for the first time this season on Wednesday versus the Lakers, with the team listing him as questionable on the injury report. Clarke has been a starter for Memphis for the past couple of games, replacing Zach Edey. However, he's not had a big impact in the role, averaging 7.5 points and 5.0 rebounds in 17.0 minutes. Edey might return to the starting unit if Clarke is out on Wednesday, although the team could also replace him with Marcus Smart (ankle), who is on the cusp of returning to the lineup.
Nov 13
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