Brad Wanamaker racks up five steals in Game 1

Brad Wanamaker
PG, Boston Celtics

Brad Wanamaker had a productive effort coming off the bench for the Celtics on Tuesday, posting 11 points, six dimes, three rebounds and five steals.

Wanamaker was a nice surprise for the Celtics on Tuesday, as he was certainly on his game. He had a couple of clutch steals down the stretch and his 11 points were definitely a welcome sight off the bench. Regardless, the Heat were able to take home the hard-fought win and will have a 1-0 advantage heading in to Game 2 on Thursday.

Boston Celtics Brad Wanamaker
September 15, 2020, 10:23 pm

Fantasy News & NBA Updates

JaVale McGee
C, Los Angeles Lakers

Chris Haynes is reporting that the Lakers intend to keep JaVale McGee in the starting lineup for Sunday's Game 2.

There was some speculation, helped along by coach Frank Vogel, that Dwight Howard might start given the defense he played against Nikola Jokic in Game 1, but the Lakers will carry on as usual for now. There's no need to fix what isn't broken at the moment. Although he's likely to keep starting, McGee hasn't hit 15 minutes in any of the Lakers' playoff games so far.

Source: Chris Haynes on Twitter
September 20, 2020, 6:34 pm
Gordon Hayward
SF, Boston Celtics

While Gordon Hayward initially planned on leaving the bubble when his wife gives birth some time in September, he's changed his mind and will not leave the Celtics for the rest of the postseason.

Hayward just returned from a four-week ankle injury and he says he was able to get enough family time in during that stint to change up the plans. It's big news for the Celtics, who benefited from Hayward's playmaking in a big way in Game 3 on Saturday night. Barring injury, we should see Boston at full strength as they try to earn an NBA Finals berth. The Celtics got some great run out of their small-ball lineup last night, of which Hayward was a key member, so look out for more of that as he gets back to full strength.

Source: Rachel Nichols on Twitter
September 20, 2020, 1:54 pm
Dylan Windler
SF, Cleveland Cavaliers

Dylan Windler, who missed his entire rookie season after undergoing surgery for a stress reaction in his left tibia, is cleared for 5-on-5 play.

Windler became a bit of a forgotten man since he didn’t touch the floor after September, but Cleveland’s upcoming mini-camp will be a chance for him to establish his footing again. He’s a name to remember for next season’s deep-league drafts with the Cavs likely to make minutes available for any young player with potential. Windler shouldn’t be considered a lock for the rotation just yet, however, so hopefully his time in the Cavs’ bubble goes well.

Source: The Athletic
September 20, 2020, 12:33 pm
Jimmy Butler
SG, Miami Heat

Jimmy Butler hit 6-of-13 shots from the field and 5-of-6 shots from the line to end Saturday night's Game 3 loss to the Celtics with 17 points, eight rebounds, three assists and two blocks.

This was an on-par performance from Butler, who clearly needs to crank things up a notch in Game 4 if the Heat want to secure that third win in the series. He's been a great leader for the Heat so far, so there's no doubt that he'll be able to set a context of urgency in the next one. Count on it.
September 19, 2020, 11:57 pm
Goran Dragic
PG, Miami Heat

Goran Dragic got the full-blown Celtics defensive treatment on Saturday and buckled under the pressure, shooting just 2-of-10 from the field to finish the night with 11 points, one 3-pointer, one rebound and five assists.

Dragic has been able to turn back the clock and play like he's in his prime in the playoffs, at least up until tonight's game. The Celtics' effort in slowing him down proved to be a big factor in their win. Dragic will have to find a way to shake it off and come back fresh and firing on all cylinders come Game 4.
September 19, 2020, 11:53 pm