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Ersan Ilyasova, Zaza Pachulia out Wednesday

Ersan Ilyasova (groin) and Zaza Pachulia (calf) will dress on Wednesday against the Lakers but are not expected to play.

Ilyasova is one of the most injury-prone players in the league so this news shouldn't surprise anyone. Kenyon Martin (ankle) has also been ruled out on Wednesday, meaning Jared Dudley and John Henson will log big minutes against the Lakers. Unless you are in a deeper league, we wouldn't blame you for dropping Ersan.

Source: Greg Matzek on Twitter

Wed, Feb 4, 2015 12:44:00 PM

Shams: MarShon Brooks gets two-year deal

MarShon Brooks has agreed to a guaranteed two-year deal with Memphis, according to Shams Charania of Yahoo! Sports.

More like Mar$hon Brooks. The former Net and Celtic has been one of the hottest scorers in the NBA with 70 points over his last three outings. With the Grizzlies dealing with so many injuries, Brooks should be owned in all leagues.

Source: Shams Charania on Twitter

Apr 6 - 1:33 AM

Jamal Murray scores 22 points in win vs. MIN

Jamal Murray scored a team-high 22 points with two rebounds, one assist, one block and three 3-pointers in 36 minutes against the Wolves on Thursday.

He had a couple big plays and was by far the best Nugget in plus-minus with a +15 today. Murray drew a foul on Karl-Anthony Towns to foul him out, and he made the two free throws to give the Nuggets the lead. Coach Mike Malone talked him up during the in-game TV interview, and he's always loved when Murray gets downhill. He had a low-key breakout season in reality and in fantasy.

Apr 6 - 1:22 AM

Devin Harris scores 20 points off the bench

Devin Harris scored 20 points with three rebounds, one assist and five 3-pointers in 20 minutes against the Wolves on Thursday.

He outscored the Wolves' bench by himself with three huge shots in the third quarter to get him to his big game. It's been a while since Harris returned to his All-Star form from his 2008-09, but you could say the Nuggets would've lost this game without him. It doesn't sound like Gary Harris (knee) will play in the next couple, so Harris could get another chance to produce off the bench.

Apr 6 - 1:19 AM

Karl-Anthony Towns scores 26, fouls out

Karl-Anthony Towns scored 26 points with 13 rebounds, four assists and two 3-pointers in 38 minutes before fouling out in a 100-96 loss to the Nuggets on Thursday.

It was a tough play to foul out as KAT leaned into Jamal Murray on a long jumper. It's just the third time he's fouled out all year, but Towns' fouls were on the rise with his 3.8 per game in March. Towns fouling out was huge in this loss because the Nuggets picked up three offensive boards down the stretch. The Wolves' lead for the postseason is now gone with a virtual tie with the Nuggets for No. 8 and No. 9. Towns looks like he'll be hitting 82 games again this season.

Apr 6 - 1:15 AM

Jimmy Butler doesn't play on Thursday

Jimmy Butler (knee) did not play on Thursday against the Nuggets.

The back-to-back set may have been a factor and playing in altitude may have also been part of it. Butler did also comment on it before the game, so it wasn't a lock that he would play. "We’ll see whenever I get out there," Butler said before the game. "See how I feel [before the game]. . . I want to know that I can go out there and play." He should have a good chance to play on Friday in a game the Wolves have to have.

Source: NBA.com

Apr 6 - 1:03 AM

Rudy Gobert double-doubles in another win

Rudy Gobert scored 15 points with 10 rebounds, two assists, one steal and three blocks in 28 minutes during a 117-95 win over the Clippers on Thursday.

He has to have Defensive Player of the Year locked up as the Jazz win their fourth straight. Sure, he's not going to hit 60 games due to two knee injuries, but the Jazz are just so good with him on the court and it's not like Kawhi Leonard or Draymond Green are threatening him. Utah also has a comfortable lead to make the postseason and they're just two games behind the Blazers for the No. 3 seed, which is even more interesting because they play each other in the finale. Gobert is not likely going to rest this season.

Apr 6 - 12:39 AM

John Wall erupts for 28 points and 14 assists

John Wall erupted for 28 points, 14 assists, four rebounds, three steals and two 3-pointers against the Cavs on Thursday.

The only blemish on Wall's evening was the six turnovers he committed, with the final one coming in the closing seconds of a one-possession game. Wall was instrumental in the Wizards building a 17-point lead with under eight minutes left, but then LeBron James took over. Nonetheless, Wall owners obviously have to be very happy with his production. However, Wall said on Thursday that he plans to rest Friday. After the game, coach Scott Brooks said that Wall "probably" won't play Friday, but added, "you never know." Check back Friday afternoon for an update.

Source: Hoops District on Twitter

Apr 6 - 12:14 AM

LeBron James takes over in Cavs comeback

LeBron James led a thrilling fourth-quarter comeback, and finished with 33 points, 14 assists, nine rebounds, two 3-pointers and six turnovers in 39 minutes in Thursday's 119-115 victory over the Wizards.

The Cavs trailed 104-87 with 7:35 remaining, before King James put Cleveland on his back to stun the Wizards. LeBron scored 13 of his 33 points in the fourth quarter. What is there left to say about James at this point? His numbers during this, his 15th season, almost seem like fiction. He's yet to miss a game all year and leads the league in minutes played. Over the Cavs last ten games, LeBron is averaging 30.1 points (on 53.4 percent shooting), 9.2 rebounds and 10.2 assists.

Apr 5 - 11:46 PM

Dame Lillard plans to play on Saturday

Dame Lillard (ankle) plans to play on Saturday against the Spurs.

Coach Terry Stotts also said he "would hope so" that Dame will play before the season ends. The Blazers are losing their grasp on the No. 3 seed with the Jazz getting another win, and going against the Spurs in San Antonio could be a factor. Lillard's ankle injury was never really considered serious, but the Blazers ruled him out after shootaround. This would obviously be great news for Lillard's fantasy owners while Shabazz Napier would take a hit.

Source: Jason Quick on Twitter

Apr 5 - 11:33 PM

Allen Crabbe posts 25 points in win vs. Bucks

Allen Crabbe scored 25 points with seven rebounds, one assist and five 3-pointers in 30 minutes during a 119-111 win over the Bucks on Thursday.

According to the Nets broadcast, Crabbe was still under the weather in this game and at times he was laboring in the second half. This was Crabbe's 14th 20-plus point game on the year, and he may have a chance to add to it with DeMarre Carroll (hip) hurting.

Apr 5 - 11:29 PM

Hollis-Jefferson drops 14/11/5, 4 blocks

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson scored 14 points with 11 rebounds, five assists, one steal and four blocks in 37 minutes against the Bucks on Thursday.

He and Jarrett Allen brought a block party to Milwaukee to become the first pair of Nets to register 10+ rebounds and 4+ blocks in the same game since Benoit Benjamin and Derrick Coleman in the 1993-94 season. The Nets also had 12 blocks as a team for the most they've had since moving to Brooklyn. Hollis-Jefferson was outstanding on defense all night and he bounced back nicely from a subpar game on Tuesday.

Apr 5 - 11:25 PM