Mon May 20 | 09:43 | Karl-Anthony Towns Leads Timberwolves To Conference Finals | Karl-Anthony Towns | PF | Timberwolves | Free Agent |
Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns registered his third double-double in four games against Denver on Sunday, leading the team to a 98-90 Game 7 victory. Towns was tied for most points on the team with 23 and grabbed 12 rebounds. He was limited to only 1-for-6 shooting from three-point range but finished 8-for-14 overall from the field and made a large impact all over the court. In 39 minutes, Towns was able to add two assists, two steals, and one block to his line. After years of misery in Minneapolis, Towns has finally made it to the Conference Finals, but he faces another tough matchup. Dallas has a lot of frontcourt depth, which will make it a challenging series for Towns. |
Source: ESPN | RotoBaller.com |
Sun May 19 | 19:15 | Pascal Siakam Plays Well In Game 7 | Pascal Siakam | PF | Raptors | Free Agent |
Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam played well in Sunday's win over the New York Knicks. The former Raptor did what he could to help his squad advance to the Eastern Conference Finals, amassing 20 points, four boards, one steal, and one block. Without question, the acquisition of Siakam was a pivotal move for Indiana during the season. However, the Pacers need him to stay consistent to get by the Celtics and move on to the NBA Finals. Fortunately for Siakam, Kristaps Porzingis (calf) is expected to miss at least a few more games, which could help him remain a potent DFS contributor throughout the Eastern Conference Finals. |
Source: ESPN | RotoBaller.com |
Sun May 19 | 19:06 | Myles Turner Steps Up Defensively On Sunday | Myles Turner | C | Pacers | Free Agent |
Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner had 17 points in Sunday's win over the Knicks to help his team advance to the Eastern Conference Finals. While Tyrese Haliburton led the way by scoring 26 points, Turner stepped up in a big way on the defensive end by supplying four blocks. At any rate, the 28-year-old played well during this series. However, DFS managers aren't as encouraged with Indiana's upcoming series versus the Celtics, with Turner averaging 14 points and seven rebounds in five meetings with Boston during the regular season. But with Kristaps Porzingis (calf) expected to miss at least a few more games, Turner's production could improve. . |
Source: ESPN | RotoBaller.com |
Sat May 18 | 18:27 | Jamal Murray Questionable For Game 7 | Jamal Murray | SG | Nuggets | Free Agent |
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (calf) is questionable for Sunday's Conference semifinal finale versus Minnesota. This isn't Murray's first appearance on the injury report because of a nagging calf strain. But assuming he didn't suffer a setback since Thursday's loss, he'll be available. At any rate, the 27-year-old has struggled during this series, averaging 15.7 points per contest, meaning he's a risky DFS option for Game 7. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Fri May 17 | 11:38 | Nikola Jokic Drops 22 Points In Loss | Nikola Jokic | C | Nuggets | Free Agent |
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic was the only one on the team to score more than 12 points in a 45-point drubbing in Game 6. The three-time MVP put up 22 points, nine rebounds, two assists, and three turnovers while shooting 9-for-19 from the floor and 0-for-4 from deep. Jokic will likely bounce back, as will the Nuggets, while they go back home for a series-deciding Game 7. With how this series has gone so far, there aren't any promises just because the game is on their home court. Jokic remains a must-play in DFS as he's likely to provide some big points even if he has an off game. |
Source: Basketball Reference | RotoBaller.com |
Thu May 16 | 15:34 | Mike Conley Expected To Play In Game 6 | Mike Conley | PG | Grizzlies | Free Agent |
According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (calf) is set to play in Game 6 versus the Denver Nuggets. The starting point guard missed Game 5 of the series and was originally listed as questionable with a right soleus strain, however, he appears healthy enough to suit up as Minnesota faces elimination. Nickeil Alexander-Walker filled in for the veteran in Game 5, but will likely revert to his role off the bench. Conley has played a valuable role in the Timberwolves' success this postseason, averaging 11.3 PPG and 7.0 ASG. |
Source: Shams Charania | RotoBaller.com |
Thu May 16 | 09:38 | Al Horford Stuffs Stat Sheet In Game 5 Win | Al Horford | C | Celtics | Free Agent |
Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford got his fingerprints all over Wednesday's 113-98 win over Cleveland, notching 22 points, 15 rebounds, five assists, one steal, and three blocks with six makes from downtown. At 37 years old, Horford became the oldest player in league history to finish a playoff game with at least 20 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, and five triples His efforts in the postseason tend to be inconsistent, but Horford was certainly a man on a mission Wednesday night. He can now get his body some rest as Boston awaits its Conference Finals opponent from the Knicks-Pacers matchup. Kristaps Porzingis (calf) is expected to return in the next series, pushing Horford back to the bench, but the savvy veteran should still find ways to impact games. |
Source: ESPN | RotoBaller.com |
Wed May 15 | 22:00 | Mike Conley In Danger Of Missing Game 6 | Mike Conley | PG | Grizzlies | Free Agent |
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (calf) is questionable for Thursday's matchup with the Nuggets. Like others around the National Basketball Association, the veteran is battling a Soleus Strain. He wasn't available for Game 5, resulting in Nickeil Alexander-Walker entering the starting lineup and finishing with 14 points, five assists, and two steals. The Timberwolves are a loss away from elimination, so Conley will do all he can to get out there. However, if he does suit up, he likely won't be fully healthy, which isn't ideal for his DFS potential. But if Conley isn't out there, Alexander-Walker has value potential for DFS participants. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Wed May 15 | 21:46 | Jamal Murray On The Injury Report For Thursday | Jamal Murray | SG | Nuggets | Free Agent |
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (calf) is questionable for Thursday's postseason contest against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Murray has been dealing with a strained left calf for weeks but has played through it, so he'll likely be on the court for Game 6. He got off to a rough start in the series with the Timberwolves. But he's turned things around, recently amassing 16 points in Tuesday's win. Although others have played better in this series, DFS managers can't ignore Murray's upside. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Wed May 15 | 18:38 | Caris LeVert Ruled Out For Wednesday | Caris LeVert | SG | Nets | Free Agent |
Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Caris LeVert (knee) will not play against Boston on Wednesday. The team has downgraded him from questionable to out ahead of tip-off. LeVert was Donovan Mitchell's (calf) replacement in the starting lineup in Game 5. Dean Wade, who averaged 6.3 points and 4.7 rebounds in 32 stars during the regular season, will be the next man up. Sam Merrill should also play a much larger role in the rotation. |
Source: Jeff Schudel | RotoBaller.com |
Wed May 15 | 11:07 | Karl-Anthony Towns Battles Through Knee Issue To Lead Team In Scoring | Karl-Anthony Towns | PF | Timberwolves | Free Agent |
Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns posted a team-high 23 points in Tuesday's 112-97 loss to the Nuggets despite hurting his left knee early in the game. In an unfortunate incident, Towns banged knees with Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and had to briefly exit the game near the end of the first quarter. He moved gingerly after returning, but the Timberwolves trainers apparently worked wonders during the halftime break, as Towns looked completely fine in the second half. Towns, who had meniscus surgery on the same knee during the regular season, added six rebounds, four assists, and two steals to his line, shooting 10-for-19 from the field, including 2-for-5 from deep. It looks like the Timberwolves star escaped serious injury, but he could still pop up on the injury report ahead of Thursday's Game 6. |
Source: ESPN | RotoBaller.com |
Wed May 15 | 10:59 | Aaron Gordon Shakes Off Foul Trouble For Double-Double Performance | Aaron Gordon | PF | Magic | Free Agent |
Denver Nuggets power forward Aaron Gordon picked up two early fouls against Minnesota on Tuesday night but still put together a strong performance in a big win. He recorded his third double-double of the 2024 playoffs with 18 points and 10 rebounds on 7-for-14 shooting while delivering five assists and collecting one steal. Gordon's high-energy efforts included multiple dunks. The 28-year-old has quietly been Denver's second-best player in the series, posting 17.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, 4.8 assists, and 1.4 steals with 66 percent shooting from the field. |
Source: ESPN | RotoBaller.com |
Wed May 15 | 10:53 | Nikola Jokic Unstoppable In Game 5 Win | Nikola Jokic | C | Nuggets | Free Agent |
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic dominated Game 5 against Minnesota on Tuesday, finishing a 112-97 win with 40 points on 15-for-22 shooting. He went 2-for-3 from downtown and added seven rebounds, 13 assists, two steals, and one block to his tally, becoming only the second player after Chris Paul to record a playoff game with 40-plus points, 10-plus assists, and zero turnovers. This also marks Jokic's highest-scoring game of the 2024 playoffs. Jokic, who received his third MVP trophy ahead of Tuesday's contest, has looked back to his best in the last couple of games, and it spells doom for the Timberwolves, who are now 3-2 down in the series after leading 2-0. |
Source: ESPN | RotoBaller.com |
Wed May 15 | 10:48 | Pascal Siakam Leads Pacers In Scoring In Game 5 Loss | Pascal Siakam | PF | Raptors | Free Agent |
Indiana Pacers forward/center Pascal Siakam scored a team-high 22 points on 7-for-15 shooting in Tuesday's heavy 121-81 defeat against the Knicks. After tying the series at two, Indiana struggled to cope with the occasion at Madison Square Garden, but Siakam produced a solid performance. He also led the team in rebounding with eight boards, notching two assists and one steal with 2-for-3 shooting from beyond the arc. The 2019 NBA champion has now posted 20-plus points twice in three games. Another productive performance will be expected from Siakam on Thursday as the Pacers face elimination on home court. |
Source: ESPN | RotoBaller.com |
Tue May 14 | 19:31 | Caris LeVert Picks Up Questionable Tag Ahead Of Game 5 | Caris LeVert | SG | Nets | Free Agent |
Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Caris LeVert (knee) has been listed as questionable for Game 5 against Boston on Wednesday. After replacing Donovan Mitchell (calf) in the starting lineup on Monday, LeVert has suffered a bone bruise on his left knee. Mitchell has a chance to return on Wednesday, but Sam Merrill might be the next man in line to step up if both Mitchell and LeVert are out on Wednesday. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Tue May 14 | 16:36 | Mike Conley Added To Injury List | Mike Conley | PG | Grizzlies | Free Agent |
On Tuesday, Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Mike Conley (Achilles) is listed as questionable for Game 5 versus the Denver Nuggets. Due to right Achilles soreness, Conley is a late addition to the team's injury report. The 36-year-old veteran point guard is averaging 11.9 points, 6.4 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 1.1 steals in 31.2 minutes during the playoffs. If he is absent, Jordan McLaughlin, Monte Morris, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker could see an uptick in minutes during the contest. |
Source: Timberwolves PR | RotoBaller.com |
Tue May 14 | 10:22 | Kyrie Irving Limited To Nine Points In Game 4 Loss | Kyrie Irving | PG | Cavaliers | Free Agent |
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving contributed only nine points as the team was beaten 100-96 on home court by the Thunder on Monday. He finished with 4-for-11 shooting, missing both attempts from downtown. Irving's stat line also included one rebound and nine assists with one turnover and five fouls. It's been an up-and-down series for Irving, as he now boasts two nine-point duds but has gone for 20-plus points in the other two games. If the trend continues, we should see Irving bounce back in Game 5 on Wednesday. Overall, he's averaging 15.0 points, 2.5 rebounds, 7.5 assists, and 1.3 steals in the matchup. |
Source: ESPN | RotoBaller.com |
Mon May 13 | 23:08 | Caris LeVert Can't Lead Cleveland To A Win | Caris LeVert | SG | Nets | Free Agent |
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Caris LeVert finished with 19 points in Monday's loss to Boston. He added seven assists, three rebounds, and two steals. Donovan Mitchell (calf) didn't suit up for this contest, so LeVert got the start. While he struggled shooting from deep, going 1-for-8, he still had one of his best performances of the playoffs. With Mitchell and Jarrett Allen (rib) uncertain for Game 5 on Wednesday evening, LeVert could be in line for more scoring opportunities, no matter his role, meaning he'll see plenty of interest from the DFS community. |
Source: ESPN | RotoBaller.com |
Mon May 13 | 22:44 | Jrue Holiday Looks Great On Monday Night | Jrue Holiday | PG | Pelicans | Free Agent |
Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday had 16 points in Monday's win over Cleveland. He also had seven boards, five assists, three steals, and one block. The 33-year-old has been on a roll, amassing 34 points and shooting 7-for-12 from behind the arc in the last two games. While Holiday has been difficult to trust from a DFS standpoint, especially after his subpar play in the Conference quarterfinals versus Miami, he deserves attention for Game 5 on Wednesday night. |
Source: ESPN | RotoBaller.com |
Mon May 13 | 22:39 | Jaylen Brown Gets It Done In Game 4 | Jaylen Brown | SF | Celtics | Free Agent |
Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown scored 27 points in Monday's victory over the Cavs. He also amassed eight rebounds and one assist. The 27-year-old wasn't as productive as Jayson Tatum, who had a game-high 33 points. He also had five turnovers. However, Brown had another potent postseason showing, with the 2016 No. 3 overall pick shooting 66.7% from deep in three of the four games in this series. The Celtics look to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals by finishing off Cleveland on Wednesday night. DFS managers need to keep Brown in their lineups, considering he should continue to log heavy minutes and take plenty of shots. |
Source: ESPN | RotoBaller.com |