Vanderbilt (heel) is good to go for Saturday’s game against the Pacers, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports. Vanderbilt will play through a probable tag for the second straight game. In three appearances for the Lakers this season, Vanderbilt holds averages of 1.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists.
Davis (groin/hip) is available for Saturday’s game against the Pacers, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports. As is usually the case, Davis was carrying a probable tag into Saturday's contest prior to this update. He has no restrictions to speak of and will be a full go for the In-Season Tournament Finale. Davis will be matched up against Myles Turner on Saturday evening.
James (calf) has been upgraded to available to face the Pacers on Saturday, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports. James usually carries questionable tags into games, but the Lakers threw a probable tag on him prior to this update. As has been the case for weeks, James will not have any restrictions for the In-Season Tournament Finale.
Nembhard (knee) will be re-evaluated in one week, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports. Coach Rick Carlisle doesn't believe Nembhard is dealing with a long-term injury, but it sounds like the Pacers will be taking a cautious approach with the franchise calling him week-to-week. Nembhard will miss at least the next five games for the Pacers, and he should be considered questionable at best for Dec. 18 against the Clippers. T.J. McConnell is expected to pick up some minutes in the meantime.
Irving has been diagnosed with a right heel contusion, but he doesn’t have a timetable to return yet. NBA writer Marc Stein reported that Irving won't travel to Memphis for Monday's game against Dallas, but we won't know his status for Tuesday's home game against the Lakers until he's further evaluated. By all accounts, Irving has avoided a serious injury and has already begun treatment. In the short term, the Mavericks will likely turn to Dante Exum, Seth Curry and Tim Hardaway to pick up some minutes.
Goodwin totaled eight points (3-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and six assists over 20 minutes during Friday’s 114-106 loss to the Kings. The Suns were missing Kevin Durant (ankle) and Grayson Allen (groin) Friday, and their status for Tuesday's game against the Warriors is in the air. Goodwin's production has been all over the place this season, but he stepped up for the second unit Friday and may be asked to do the same if the Suns are shorthanded against Golden State.
Metu provided 10 points (4-9 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals over 23 minutes during Friday’s 114-106 loss to the Kings. The Suns were very shorthanded Friday, and that seems to be the story of their season. Kevin Durant (ankle) and Grayson Allen (groin) were held out, and Nassir Little left the game after four minutes due to the concussion protocol. Metu made the most of his newfound minutes, setting a new season-best mark of 10 points. He's been a fringe rotation player for most of the season, but credit to Metu for stepping up when his number was called.
Nurkic closed with 15 points (6-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-4 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and one steal in 30 minutes during Friday’s 114-106 loss to the Kings. Nurkic did take a shot to the face which prompted a quick concussion check in the locker room, but he returned a few minutes later and seemed fine. Nurkic had more on his plate offensively Friday with Kevin Durant (ankle) sitting out, and his fantasy managers will be glad to see that he bounced back after he was held to three points in 29 minutes Tuesday against the Lakers.
Vezenkov registered 14 points (5-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists and three steals across 20 minutes during Friday’s 114-106 win over the Suns. Kevin Huerter played a foul-plagued 17 minutes and scored just a single point, so the Kings turned to Vezenkov and he certainly didn't disappoint. Vezenkov came into Friday's game averaging 10.0 minutes in his previous two games played, so perhaps this will give the coaching staff something to think about.
Huerter accumulated one point (0-4 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal in 17 minutes during Friday’s 114-106 win over the Suns. Huerter got into early foul trouble for the Kings and never found a rhythm. Luckily for Sacramento, Malik Monk and Sasha Vezenkov stepped up off the bench and combined for 27 points. Huerter was playing well in his previous four games, so fantasy managers can chalk this up as an off night.
Fox chipped in 34 points (11-24 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 8-10 FT), four rebounds, seven assists and one steal across 35 minutes during Friday’s 114-106 victory over the Suns. Fox has been on an absolute tear for the Kings. In his last 10 games, Fox has averaged 30.8 points, 6.8 assists, 5.0 rebounds, 1.4 steals and 3.1 three-pointers. His perimeter shooting has improved a ton this season, as he's on pace to easily set a new career-best mark with 3.0 three-pointers per game.
Christopher logged 14 points (6-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven assists, three rebounds, four steals, one block and one turnover across 28 minutes of Thursday’s 122-113 win over Ontario. Christopher's four steals mark a season high, and he's been terrific on the defensive end lately for the Stars. Over his last four appearances, Christopher has averaged 1.5 steals and 1.3 blocks per game.
Potter produced 20 points (5-14 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 6-7 FT), 12 rebounds, one steal and one block across 31 minutes of Thursday’s 122-113 win over Ontario. This was the sixth double-double of the season for Potter in 10 total games for the Stars. It's no surprise that he's been one of the most impressive players for Salt Lake City, as he holds averages of 17.2 points, 9.8 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.0 steals, 1.6 blocks and 3.0 three-pointers.
Santos logged 26 points (11-17 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, seven assists, one steal and two turnovers in 29 minutes of Friday’s 153-118 win over the Ignite. This was the third time this season that Santos scored at least 26 points as he continues to be a focal point of the offense for Santa Cruz. While his scoring ability has been excellent, Santos also showcased his playmaking ability Friday with a season-high seven assists.
Quinones produced 32 points (10-20 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five assists, two rebounds and one turnover in 26 minutes of Friday’s 153-118 win over the Ignite. Quinones had just scored a season-high 35 points Tuesday against Ontario, so he's on a heater for Santa Cruz. Over his last three appearances, Quinones has averaged an impressive 31.7 points, 4.3 assists, 5.3 rebounds and 4.0 three-pointers.
Garuba recorded 17 points (8-10 FG, 1-1 3Pt), eight rebounds, three assists and three steals in 22 minutes of Friday’s 153-118 win over the Ignite. Garuba recently missed some time with a finger injury, but his minutes are trending back up and Friday's performance was his best in a while. Garuba has showed a lot of promise for Santa Cruz on both ends of the floor, averaging 9.8 points, 7.9 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.9 blocks.
The Mavericks announced Friday that Irving suffered “just a bruise” on his right foot during Friday’s game versus Portland but his status is uncertain for Monday’s matchup with Memphis, Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com reports. Irving left Friday's contest early with a bruised right foot but an MRI has confirmed that the star guard hasn't suffered any more serious damage. Seth Curry, Dante Exum and Tim Hardaway are candidates to receive extended minutes if Irving misses any time. The Mavericks should release an injury report Sunday for Monday's contest against Memphis, which will clarify his status.
Clowney submitted 21 points (8-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, four assists, two steals and three blocks over 29 minutes of Thursday’s 133-124 win over the 905. Clowney was incredibly efficient Thursday, connecting on 72.7 percent of his field goal attempts on the day while racking up five combined steals/blocks defensively. Through nine games, Clowney is averaging 12.8 points, 8.9 rebounds and 2.2 combined steals/blocks during 28.2 minutes.
Wilson logged 18 points (6-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-6 FT), 11 rebounds and six assists over 35 minutes of Thursday’s 133-124 win over the G League Raptors. Wilson was a key contributor offensively, dishing out the second most assists on the team while pulling down four offensive boards. The Kansas product has gotten out to a hot start this season, averaging 20.3 points and 7.7 rebounds over 31.2 minutes per game.
Johnson recorded 23 points (7-15 FG, 0-2 3PT, 7-8 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and a block over 29 minutes of Thursday’s 133-124 win over the 905. Despite coming off the bench, Johnson saw 29 minutes and led Long Island in points. Through nine games, Johnson is averaging 13.1 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.7 assists across 22.3 minutes.
Council submitted 28 points (7-18 FG, 2-7 3PT, 6-9 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and two steals over 37 minutes of Thursday’s 135-109 loss to Maine. Council paced Delaware in points Thursday and marked his eighth straight game with at least 20 points. Through 10 appearances, Council is averaging 24.7 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.4 steals across 35.0 minutes.
Huff logged 35 points (13-22 FG, 4-10 3PT, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, one steal and three blocks across 34 minutes of Wednesday’s 123-112 loss to Sioux Falls. After being shut down in his last appearance, Huff bounced back with a game-high 35 points. The outburst set a season high point total and marked his fifth game of 2023 with at least 20 points and seven rebounds.
Johnson had 20 points (6-11 FG, 6-11 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, five assists and one block across 35 minutes during Friday’s 121-112 loss to the Bulls. Johnson stepped up due to Devin Vassell's shooting woes, and he finished as San Antonio's second-best scorer behind Victor Wembanyama. He's been playing well of late and has scored at least 20 points in seven of his last 10 outings, a span in which he's averaging 18.6 points per contest while shooting 52 percent from the field.
Vassell closed Friday’s 121-112 loss to the Bulls with 11 points (4-15 FG, 1-9 3Pt, 2-3 FT), two rebounds, five assists and one steal in 34 minutes. Vassell is talented enough to be one of San Antonio's most reliable scoring alternatives on a game-to-game basis, but he's also prone to having subpar shooting performances like Friday's one. Vassell has scored in double digits in his last 10 appearances regardless of whether he plays as a starter or bench option, and he's also shooting 46.5 percent from the field in that span, so it seems this outing against Chicago was nothing more than a poor shooting display. He'll aim to bounce back against the Rockets on Monday.
Wembanyama supplied 21 points (8-20 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 20 rebounds, four assists, four blocks and one steal over 32 minutes during Friday’s 121-112 loss to the Bulls. The Bulls delivered an impressive comeback win over the Spurs on Friday, but that didn't stop Wembanyama from delivering another stellar performance on both ends of the court. The star rookie continues to make a massive two-way impact in a struggling San Antonio team, and his numbers have simply been eye-popping, as the first overall pick of the 2023 NBA Draft has been as good as advertised. Wembanyama has posted four consecutive double-doubles and is averaging 18.3 points, 11.6 rebounds, 3.0 blocks, 2.6 assists and 1.5 steals per game over his last 10 appearances.
Vucevic registered 21 points (9-22 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 16 rebounds, two assists and one block over 36 minutes during Friday’s 121-112 victory over the Spurs. Vucevic posted his third double-double over his last four outings, and the big man continues to enjoy having a more prominent role with Zach LaVine (foot) out until late December at the earliest. Vucevic has recorded 11 double-doubles on the season, and the big man will aim to keep that run going when taking on the Bucks on Monday.
DeRozan finished Friday’s 121-112 victory over the Spurs with 20 points (7-24 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 6-10 FT), six rebounds, 10 assists and three steals across 39 minutes. DeRozan dazzled against his former team, and even though he posted an abysmal shooting line that saw him attempt 24 shots to score 20 points, he still delivered value, particularly as a playmaker with his 10 assists. Perhaps reminiscing his days with San Antonio, where he took his playmaking to another level, DeRozan was at the center of most offensive sequences for the Bulls, allowing Coby White and Nikola Vucevic to have impressive outings. DeRozan is averaging 23.8 points, 7.0 assists and 5.0 rebounds over the last five games, and he's expected to continue having a high usage rate, especially with Zach LaVine (foot) out until late December at the earliest.
White amassed 24 points (9-15 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, six assists and one steal over 39 minutes during Friday’s 121-112 win over the Spurs. White was one of the standout performers for the Bulls in this win, though he's been playing at a very high level for quite some time now that he's earned the starting point guard role with Lonzo Ball (knee) out for the season. White has scored in double digits in each of his last 10 outings and is averaging 21.0 points, 4.7 assists and 4.4 rebounds per game in that span.
The Spurs assigned Wesley to the Austin Spurs of the G League on Saturday, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports. Wesley is averaging just 1.4 points and 1.0 assists in 4.8 minutes across his five NBA appearances this season. The 20-year-old guard should receive extended playing time with the Austin Spurs to aid in his development.
The Spurs Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com Mamukelashvili to the Austin Spurs of the G league on Saturday. Mamukelashvili is averaging 2.7 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 7.9 minutes across seven NBA appearances this season. He will likely receive extended playing time with the Austin Spurs.
Tatum ended Friday’s 133-123 victory over the Knicks with 25 points (8-18 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 6-8 FT), six rebounds, five assists and one steal in 39 minutes. Tatum didn't have his best shooting performance Friday, but he still recorded an impressive stat line while also pushing his streak of games with 20 or more points to nine contests. The consistency Tatum shows on a game-to-game basis has been outstanding, and the star forward is averaging 26.4 points, 8.6 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game, while shooting 47.4 percent from the field, over his last 10 appearances.
The Trail Blazers assigned Rupert to the Rip City Remix of the G League on Saturday. Rupert, Moses Brown and Kris Murray were all assigned to the G League on Saturday. Rupert should receive extended playing time with the Remix.
White closed with 30 points (10-16 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two steals over 32 minutes during Friday’s 133-123 win over New York. White led the Celtics in scoring and played a pivotal role in the team's win Friday, as he was efficient from the field but also made his presence felt on both ends of the court, particularly when the Knicks attempted to mount a comeback. White holds a secondary role in the Celtics' offensive scheme, but he can deliver huge performances from time to time. He has scored in double digits in 10 games in a row and has also scored 15 or more points in five of his last six.
The Trail Blazers assigned Murray to the Rip City Remix of the G League on Saturday. Murray, Moses Brown and Rayan Rupert were all sent down to the G League on Saturday. Murray is averaging 10.7 minutes per contest for the Trail Blazers this season.
Randle recorded 20 points (7-15 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 34 minutes during Friday’s 133-123 loss to Boston. Randle is one of the most versatile power forwards in the Eastern Conference and tends to fill the stat sheet on a regular basis, but he had a tough task Friday while dealing with the frontcourt of Jayson Tatum and Kristaps Porzingis. Randle has scored 20 or more points in six games in a row, however, and he will look to extend that streak against the Raptors on Monday.
The Trail Blazers assigned Brown to the Rip City Remix of the G League on Saturday. Brown is averaging just 2.0 points and 1.7 rebounds in 4.7 minutes across three NBA appearances this season. However, he should receive extended playing in the G League.
Barrett notched 23 points (9-16 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one steal across 31 minutes during Friday’s 133-123 loss to the Celtics. Barrett cleared the 20-point mark for the second consecutive game, and while he's firmly entrenched as one of New York's primary scoring alternatives alongside Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle, this was the first time he posted back-to-back 20-point games since a three-game stretch between Nov. 6 and Nov. 12. His overall numbers are a bit down compared to last season in most major categories, however, perhaps signaling his role as New York's clear third-best option on offense.
Minott finished with 14 points (7-15 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 11 rebounds, four steals, three assists and three blocks over 35 minutes in Friday’s 119-109 win over Grand Rapids. Minott made his debut with Iowa after being assigned to the G League on Thursday, leading all Wolves in rebounds, steals and blocks en route to a double-double performance. In nine games with the NBA's Timberwolves this year, Minott has averaged 1.6 points over 2.6 minutes per contest.
Nix posted 32 points (9-23 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 6-6 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one block over 35 minutes in Friday’s 119-109 win over Grand Rapids. Nix made his G League debut with Iowa after being assigned to the G League on Thursday, leading all players in Friday's contest in scoring while finishing two boards short of a double-double. Nix has averaged 1.6 points over 3.9 minutes in five games with the NBA's Timberwolves this season.
Brunson ended Friday’s 133-123 loss to Boston with 23 points (8-17 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 7-9 FT), one rebound, four assists and one steal in 34 minutes. Brunson scored at least 20 points for the fourth consecutive game and the 13th time over his last 14 appearances, as he's been one of the most consistent scoring guards in the league this season. His contributions in other categories have been scarce, but he earns most of his value through his scoring prowess. He's averaging 26.1 points per game while shooting 50 percent from the field in that aforementioned 14-game stretch.
Bane notched 16 points (6-13 FG, 4-6 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and one block over 37 minutes in Friday’s 127-103 loss to Minnesota. Bane led all Grizzlies starters in threes made and minutes played while ending as one of four players with a double-digit point total in a losing effort. Bane has tallied at least 15 points in all but two games this season, connecting on four or more threes in three of his last four outings.
Aldama posted nine points (2-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 10 rebounds, six assists and one block over 24 minutes in Friday’s 127-103 loss to Minnesota. Aldama led all Grizzlies in rebounds while finishing second on the team in assists and one point short of a double-double performance in the defeat. Aldama has hauled in 10 or more boards in three games this year, adding at least five assists and nine points in two of those outings.
Jackson tallied 21 points (7-14 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 29 minutes in Friday’s 127-103 loss to Minnesota. Jackson led all Grizzlies in scoring and threes made while finishing perfect from the free throw line and as the lone Memphis player with 20 or more points in a losing effort. Jackson has played well as of late for the Grizzlies, averaging 27.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.7 blocks and 1.0 assists over 33.1 minutes in his last three contests.
Porzingis (calf) supplied 21 points (7-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, two steals and one assist across 29 minutes in Friday’s 133-123 win over the Knicks. Though he didn't provide much production in the rebounds and blocks categories like he typically does, Porzingis turned in an otherwise stellar fantasy line in his return from a four-game absence due to a left calf strain. He took back his spot in the starting five from Al Horford and finished right around his season average in minutes (30.2 per game). Fantasy managers who had any reservations about activating Porzingis for Friday's game should feel more comfortable doing so heading into the Celtics' upcoming four-game week that kicks off with a home matchup Tuesday versus the Cavaliers.
Milton finished with 17 points (6-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and one assist over 22 minutes in Friday’s 127-103 win over Memphis. Milton connected on a trio of threes while ending as one of seven Timberwolves with a double-digit point total in his highest scoring total of the season. Milton has surpassed the 10-point mark in four contests this season, connecting on at least two threes in three outings.
Reid finished with 10 points (5-12 FG, 0-5 3Pt), nine rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 24 minutes in Friday’s 127-103 win over Memphis. Reid finished second on the team in scoring and as one of seven Timberwolves players with a double-digit point total while ending one board short of a double-double performance. Reid has provided a boost to Minnesota's second unit this season, posting 10 or more points in 16 games this year. He has finished with at least 10 points and nine rebounds in two straight outings.
Irving is expected to undergo an MRI on his right foot after he was forced out of Friday’s 125-112 win over the Trail Blazers late in the second quarter with the injury, NBA writer Marc Stein reports. Irving produced 11 points (4-6 FG, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal across 13 minutes before exiting the contest when teammate Dwight Powell inadvertently stepped on his foot. Though Irving remained in the game to shoot a pair of free throws after suffering the injury, he then headed to the bench on Portland's ensuing possession and was ruled out for the rest of the game after being examined in the locker room. According to Grant Afseth of SI.com, head coach Jason Kidd said after the game that Irving didn't leave the arena in a wheelchair as some accounts had previously reported, but the fact that the star guard is being sent in for an MRI suggests that he could be at high risk of missing time. Seth Curry started the second half in Irving's stead Friday, but players such as Tim Hardaway, Derrick Jones and Dante Exum would seemingly benefit more from a usage and minutes standpoint if Irving misses Monday's game in Memphis. Dallas also played Friday without starting forward Grant Williams (knee) for the second game in a row, and another key rotation player in Josh Green (elbow) is week-to-week.
Gobert posted 16 points (6-9 FG, 4-4 FT), 20 rebounds, six blocks, one assist and one steal over 36 minutes in Friday’s 127-103 win over Memphis. Gobert led all players in Friday's game in rebounds while ending as the lone player with a double-double in his second straight game with 20 rebounds. Gobert, who also led all players with a season-high in blocks, has hauled in 20 or more rebounds in three games this year and has posted a double-double in 16 contests.
Anthony tallied 16 points (6-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six assists and three rebounds over 24 minutes in Friday’s 123-91 win over Detroit. Anthony led all bench players in Friday's game in scoring and assists while posting his third straight game with 16 or more points off the Magic bench. Anthony has tallied at least 15 points in 14 contests this season, adding five or more assists in seven of those outings.
Wagner posted 27 points (12-20 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three assists and two rebounds over 31 minutes in Friday’s 123-91 win over Detroit. Wagner led all players in Friday's game in scoring while connecting on a team-high-tying mark from three and leading all Magic players in shots made from the field. Wagner has often provided a lift offensively for Orlando this season, notching 25 or more points in five of his last eight outings.
Harris posted 11 points (4-8 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, two steals and one assist over 23 minutes in Friday’s 123-91 win over Detroit. Harris got the start with Jalen Suggs (ankle) sidelined, notching a team-high-tying steals mark while ending as one of five Magic players with a double-digit point total in a winning effort. Harris has started in three games this season, reaching double figures in scoring in two of those three contests.
Cunningham finished with 21 points (8-15 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six assists, three rebounds and one steal over 32 minutes in Friday’s 123-91 loss to Orlando. Cunningham led all Pistons in scoring and assists while finishing as the lone player on his team with 20 or more points in a losing effort. Cunningham, who also led Detroit in threes made and minutes played, has been one of the top offensive producers for the Pistons this season and has surpassed the 20-point mark in 15 outings this year.
Burks posted 14 points (4-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and three assists over 12 minutes in Friday’s 123-91 loss to Orlando. Burks led all Pistons bench players in scoring while connecting on a pair of threes and finishing perfect at the free throw line to end as one of three players with a double-digit point total. Burks has made the most in limited time this season, posting double figures in scoring in eight contests this year.
Rozier accumulated 21 points (7-15 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), two rebounds and 13 assists in 40 minutes during Friday’s 119-116 win over the Raptors. Rozier led all players in Friday's game in assists while finishing as the long Hornets player with a double-double in a winning effort. Rozier tied a season-high in assists, a feat he last accomplished Nov. 30 against Brooklyn. Rozier has notched a double-double in two outings this season.
Bridges closed with 22 points (8-15 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and two steals over 38 minutes during Friday’s 119-116 victory over the Raptors. Bridges led all Hornets in rebounds while notching a team-high-tying steals total and finishing as one of four players with 20 or more points in a winning effort. Bridges has surpassed the 20-point mark in five games this season, posting at least 15 points, eight rebounds, two assists and two steals in two straight contests.
Williams closed Friday’s 119-116 victory over Toronto with four points (2-4 FG), three rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal across 20 minutes. Williams returned Friday after missing the previous game with a back injury, seeing a limited role while finishing with less than five points for just the second time this season. Williams has played well for Charlotte over the last 10 games, averaging 10.9 points, 10.4 rebounds, 1.4 blocks and 1.2 assists over that stretch.
Achiuwa had 17 points (7-10 FG, 3-4 3Pt), 10 rebounds and one assist across 22 minutes during Friday’s 119-116 loss to the Hornets. Achiuwa led all bench players in Friday's game in scoring and rebounds while ending as one of two Raptors with a double-double in his best showing of the year. Achiuwa set a season-high in scoring while tying a season-best rebound mark, notching his second double-double of the year.
Siakam posted 25 points (11-15 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one steal in 33 minutes during Friday’s 119-116 loss to the Hornets. Siakam shot 73.3 percent from the field while finishing second on the team in scoring to go along with a handful of rebounds in a losing effort. Siakam has scored 25 or more points in six games this season, including in two straight outings. He has paired those performances with at least five rebounds on five occurrences.
Barnes amassed 31 points (12-18 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-8 FT), 10 rebounds, 10 assists, one block and two steals in 36 minutes during Friday’s 119-116 loss to the Hornets. Barnes led all players in Friday's game in scoring and rebounds while leading all Raptors players in threes made, assists and steals in a triple-double performance. Barnes posted his second triple-double of the season, his first since doing so Oct. 27 against Chicago. Barnes has hauled in 10 or more rebounds in 10 games season while handing out at least 10 assists in two outings.
The 76ers assigned Springer to the Delaware Blue Coats of the G League on Saturday, Austin Krell of USA Today reports. Springer will likely receive extended minutes in the G League after being left out of the 76ers' rotation recently. Springer will be available for Saturday's matchup against the Greensboro Swarm.
Whitehead (foot) tallied 15 points (5-10 FG, 3-4 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist and one steal across 22 minutes Thursday in the G League Long Island Nets’ 133-124 win over the Raptors 905. Whitehead sat out the front end of Long Island's back-to-back set Wednesday against the College Park Skyhawks for maintenance purposes, as the Nets organization continues to exercise caution with the rookie after he underwent foot surgery in June. As expected, Whitehead was back in action a day later for Long Island, and he didn't appear to face any major limitations while logging a solid stat line over 22 minutes. Whitehead isn't one of Brooklyn's three two-way players, but he could continue to see ample playing time in the G League nonetheless while he doesn't appear to have a path to a rotation spot with the NBA club at the moment.
Harris (shoulder) missed his lone field-goal attempt and recorded a blocked shot in four minutes in Friday’s 123-91 loss to the Magic. Harris checked into the game with 3:34 left in the first period and stayed in the game for the remainder of the quarter, but he didn't see any action thereafter. The fact that the game turned into a blowout in the second half may have prompted head coach Monty Williams to stay away from Harris, but the 32-year-old doesn't look as though he'll be in store for a major role in any case even though he's now made his way back from the right shoulder strain that had sidelined him for the previous 14 games. Harris will primarily be vying with Alec Burks, Isaiah Livers, Jaden Ivey, Ausar Thompson and Marcus Sasser for reserve minutes on the wing.
The Rockets recalled Thompson (ankle) for the Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the G League on Saturday, Adam Wexler of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports. Thompson lasted saw NBA action on Nov. 1 before suffering a right ankle sprain. However, the rookie guard played for the Vipers on Wednesday and appears set to make his return to the Rockets. Thompson's next chance to suit up will be Monday's matchup with San Antonio.
Kessler ended with eight points (4-9 FG), 12 rebounds, three assists, four blocks and two steals over 31 minutes during Friday’s 117-103 loss to the Clippers. Kessler woke up with a double-digit scoring total after failing to hit that milestone for five straight games. During his starting tenure to begin the season, Kessler delivered with solid rebound numbers in the starting lineup, and playing with the first unit will help Kessler's fantasy value if he continues to get the nod over Omer Yurtseven and Kelly Olynyk.
Clarkson accumulated six points (2-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT), four rebounds, five assists and one steal over 28 minutes during Friday’s 117-103 loss to the Clippers. Clarkson couldn't get anything going and struggled to sink baskets in the loss, with his recent three-game absence as the likely cause of the downturn. Friday marked Clarkson's second-worst scoring total of the season and may need more injury management for his recent thigh injury.
Collins ended Friday’s 117-103 loss to the Clippers with 20 points (7-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 13 rebounds, two assists, four blocks and two steals over 35 minutes. Collins matched a season high with 29 points in the loss, and despite the poor result, this is the kind of performance the Jazz need while they continue to cope without Lauri Markkanen in the lineup. The team continues to experiment with the center position, but Collins has been a steady presence as a frontcourt menace at the four spot.
George had 20 points (8-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds, two assists, one block and six steals across 37 minutes during Friday’s 117-103 win over the Jazz. George left most of the scoring to Kawhi Leonard in the win, but he played the thief with frequency in the victory. While he's a prolific scorer, George's defensive prowess should never be overlooked, and he kept Jordan Clarkson and Simone Fontecchio in lockdown for most of the game.
Zubac posted 18 points (9-15 FG), 12 rebounds, three assists and two blocks across 42 minutes during Friday’s 117-103 win over the Jazz. Zubac posted solid numbers after missing the double-double milestone in his last two performances, and he logged his highest minute total of the season in the victory. Zubac rarely plays more then 30 minutes, but with Daniel Theis (illness) and Mason Plumlee (knee) sidelined, the big man was forced to register more time on the court.
Leonard produced 41 points (14-23 FG, 6-8 3Pt, 7-7 FT), five rebounds, five assists and one block across 38 minutes during Friday’s 117-103 win over the Jazz. Leonard sunk five straight shots to begin the game and never looked back, posting a dominant total that kept the Clippers ahead for most of the game. Leonard and Paul George have posted similar stat lines together throughout the season, but Leonard has taken over with more frequency in recent games, assuming a larger leadership role in a lineup that's still struggling to form a cohesive unit.
Camara accumulated 14 points (6-20 FG, 2-10 3Pt), nine rebounds and one steal in 32 minutes during Friday’s 125-112 loss to the Mavericks. Camara's presence inside helped what was an otherwise tepid night on the floor for Camara, who absorbed some of Deandre Ayton's (knee) production in the paint. Camara attempted an uncharacteristic 10 attempts beyond the arc with little success, but Jerami Grant's (concussion) wss the likely reason why Camara was bringing the frontcourt out on the perimeter.
Sharpe finished Friday’s 125-112 loss to Dallas with 24 points (7-15 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 5-6 FT), nine rebounds, five assists and one steal over 32 minutes. Sharpe delivered a solid line in the win, and the myriad of absences continue to help out Sharpe's totals. The Trail Blazers have played few games without a completely healthy group, and it's unclear how the dust will settle with a full roster. Sharpe can play three positions, which may make him a more valuable sixth man in the future, but his floor is safe for the time being.
Simons had 30 points (10-21 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 6-6 FT), five rebounds, eight assists and one steal over 36 minutes during Friday’s 125-112 loss to the Mavericks. Simons got to work and put his thumb injury fully behind him, as the Trail Blazers desperately needed his production with Malcolm Brogdon (knee), Deandre Ayton (knee) and Jerami Grant (concussion) absent. Simons should restore his spot in the pecking order when the team returns to full health, and Brogdon's play my render Shaedon Sharpe the odd man out in the rotation.
Doncic posted 32 points (11-28 FG, 3-14 3Pt, 7-8 FT), six rebounds, 10 assists, one block and one steal across 41 minutes during Friday’s 125-112 win over the Trail Blazers. It isn't often that one can call a 32/6/10 line a regression, but Doncic's night was a downswing after posting two consecutive triple-doubles. Since his one-game absence at the beginning of the month, Doncic is averaging 36.0 points, 13.0 assists, 10.3 rebounds and 1.3 steals over three games.
Jones ended Friday’s 125-112 win over the Trail Blazers with 14 points (6-12 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals across 39 minutes. Jones has strung together some respectable totals amid the absences of Grant Williams (knee) and Josh Green (elbow). It looks like Green will be out for at least another week, so Jones is setting up as a great streaming option for fantasy managers who are battling injuries in their seasonal rosters.
Exum chipped in 23 points (9-15 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds and seven assists across 33 minutes during Friday’s 125-112 win over the Trail Blazers. Exum delivered a stellar all-around effort in his second start of the season. His first night with the first unit was uninspiring, but Grant Williams (knee) might see his minutes dip if Exum can keep humming on all cylinders. Exum hit a season-high in minutes, scoring and assists in the decisive win.
