Darius Bazley scores 12 on Thursday

Darius Bazley
PF, Oklahoma City Thunder

Darius Bazley scored 12 points and pulled down five boards on Thursday night against the New Zealand Breakers.

Bazley hit a couple threes as well, but it wasn't a great performance for the rookie in an expanded opportunity. He's going to be a stash or deep-league play who can have some dynasty potential as the Thunder roll out the tank plans.

Darius Bazley Oklahoma City Thunder
October 10, 2019, 10:15 pm

Fantasy News & NBA Updates

Gabe Vincent
PG, Miami Heat

Gabe Vincent (right knee soreness) is not on the active roster for Sunday's Game 6 against the Celtics.

Vincent was listed as questionable to play but may well have been an inactive even if he wasn't hurting. The two-way contract player has not been a consequential part of Miami's rotation since the seeding games.

Source: Ira Winderman on Twitter
September 27, 2020, 7:14 pm
Malik Beasley
SG, Minnesota Timberwolves

Updating a previous story, Shams Charania is reporting that Malik Beasley has been released from jail while Beasley's attorney states that there are no official charges at this time.

It had previously been reported that Beasley was arrested on charges of marijuana possession and receiving and concealing stolen property. We won't speculate on any legal matters but will keep you updated as more news breaks.

Source: The Athletic
September 27, 2020, 3:06 pm
Jerami Grant
SF, Denver Nuggets

Mike Singer of the Denver Post has heard that Jerami Grant will decline his player option and opt out of his contract this summer, but has interest in staying with the Nuggets.

When asked about his future with Denver following Saturday's Game 5 defeat, Grant said, "I’m definitely looking forward to it. We’ll see how it goes.” Grant was slated to make $9.3 million next season but has earned far more than that, especially after his outstanding postseason run. An offensive explosion in last night's third quarter kept the Nuggets alive while Grant's defense on Kawhi Leonard helped them get through the second round. Singer's sources also said that Grant could command $14 – $16 million annually on the open market. Denver has some money to spend with Paul Millsap and Mason Plumlee coming off the books so if they really want to retain Grant they'll have the space to make it happen.

Source: Denver Post
September 27, 2020, 1:22 pm
Malik Beasley
SG, Minnesota Timberwolves

Shams Charania and Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic are reporting that Malik Beasley has been arrested on charges of marijuana possession and receiving and concealing stolen property.

Beasley was arrested on Saturday night and is still in police custody. His lawyer issued a statement saying, "At the time of the incident, multiple individuals were present at the residence. The allegations against Malik will be defended vigorously." Beasley, a restricted free agent, is expected to be one of Minnesota's priorities this offseason after blossoming following a midseason trade to the Wolves.

Source: The Athletic
September 27, 2020, 1:15 pm
Alex Caruso
SG, Los Angeles Lakers

Alex Caruso (sore right wrist) was active in Saturday's win over the Nuggets, leading all Laker reserves with 26 minutes, 11 points (5-of-7 shooting), two rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block.

Caruso has long been touted as an underrated defender and he brought his bag of intangibles with him to work tonight. His heavy minutes is a good sign that his wrist injury might not be a lingering concern. While the Lakers lean heavily on both LeBron James and Anthony Davis, it's key role-players like Caruso and Danny Green (11 points, two 3s, two assists, two blocks) who round out one of the league's most potent defenses in the playoff bubble.
September 27, 2020, 12:12 am