Garrett Temple (SG/SF, BKN) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 20% of leagues ANALYSIS: Garrett Temple hasn't exactly been the model of consistency over the last few weeks. Sure, Yahoo Sports has him ranked as the 99th individual fantasy production, but the 10-year veteran also has four single-digit outings since Nov. 19. Across that same time, though, […]

Jamal Murray Scores 14 In Limited Minutes Versus The Knicks

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray posted a modest all-around line against the Knicks by logging 14 points, four rebounds, and four assists in just 22 minutes. Murray never really got the chance to explode at MSG as the Nuggets found themselves up 20 at halftime and cruised the rest of the way. He hasn't […]

Julius Randle Doesn't Show Up Against The Nuggets

New York Knicks forward Julius Randle posted a season-low six points against Denver on Thursday on just 2-for-9 shooting to go along with four rebounds and four assists. Despite playing only 21 minutes, this game was particularly disappointing for Randle, who had scored at least 19 in his previous four games. Randle has been one […]

Mitchell Robinson Ties a Season-High Against The Nuggets

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson posted a team and season-high 17 points to go along with seven rebounds versus the Nuggets. Robinson was just about the only bright spot for New York and managed to stay on the court without a single foul in 29 minutes of action. Robinson's rookie campaign showed glimpses of […]

Will Barton Posts A Team-High At Madison Square Garden

Denver Nuggets wing Will Barton posted 17 points in the Nuggets win at MSG over the Knicks by shooting 6-for-9 from the field in just 24 minutes. This was a nice bounce-back game for Barton, who was coming off a six-point, 2-for-11 shooting performance against LA on Tuesday night. Barton was also perfect on all […]

Nikola Jokic Scores Just Six Points Against New York

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic posted a season-low six points in a blowout win against the Knicks. He also contributed 10 rebounds and eight assists. The complementary stats were in line with what fantasy owners have come to expect from Jokic, but this game marks his seventh single-digit scoring outing this year. He had eight […]

Fantasy Basketball Mid-Week Pickups for Week 7

While fans and analysts work hard to discover the reason behind the decreased ratings for the NBA, it's important to remember all that still makes the league so great. For the first time in league history, two international players took home the respective Player of the Month awards in Giannis Antetokounmpo and Luka Doncic. The […]

Dennis Schroder Pours In 18 Points Off The Bench

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Dennis Schroder provided some support for the Thunder off the bench, dropping 18 points in 23 minutes in the loss. Schroder has been a surprise contributor for OKC all season long, scoffing at the presence of Chris Paul and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to average 15.5 points, 3.9 rebounds and 3.9 assists […]

Malcolm Brogdon Struggles From The Field Against OKC

Indiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon had just 11 points and six assists against the Thunder on Wednesday night. It was an off night for the breakout floor general, as OKC's guard duo of Chris Paul and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander bothered him into a four-of-13 shooting performance in 31 minutes. It tied his second-lowest scoring output of […]

T.J. Warren Scores 24 Points Against Oklahoma City

Indiana Pacers forward T.J. Warren finished a win over OKC with a game-high 24 points and four rebounds. Warren has been cooking with fire in recent games. He shot 60.0 percent from the field against the Thunder, marking his third straight outing passing the 50 percent threshold. It was also his fourth outing crossing 20 […]

Steven Adams Continues Resurgence With 20 Points Versus Indiana

Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams posted another stellar outing against the Pacers with 20 points on a perfect eight of eight shooting and nine rebounds. Over his last six games, he's averaging 15.2 points, 9.8 rebounds and 3.0 assists, building off of a slow start after acclimating to a new point guard for the […]

Domantas Sabonis Posts Efficient Double-Double Against OKC

Indiana Pacers big man Domantas Sabonis finished off a win against the Thunder with 17 points on seven of 13 shooting along with 13 rebounds. His effort marked the sixth consecutive double-double, giving him 16 on the year, which is tied for third most across the entire NBA. Sabonis continues to show off his incredible […]

Kristaps Porzingis Underwhelms With 15 Points Against Lakers

Dallas Mavericks big man Kristaps Porzingis struggled against LA's front court on Sunday with just 15 points and six rebounds in 27 minutes of action. KP hasn't scored over 20 points since Dallas' Nov. 24 win at Houston. More disappointing, though, were the six rebounds after three straight outings cracking double figures. Like Gordon Hayward […]

Anthony Davis Posts a Double-Double Against The Mavericks

Los Angeles Lakers big man Anthony Davis tallied 27 points in a loss to Dallas on Sunday along with 10 rebounds and two blocks. This game marked back-to-back double-doubles for AD, surprisingly just the second time he's done so this season. A bit of Thanksgiving festivities seemed to help Davis shake off that elbow injury […]

LeBron James Posts Another All-Around Stat Line Versus Dallas

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James had another routine outing in the loss against the Mavericks, scoring 25 points to go along with nine rebounds, eight assists and four steals. The four steals matched a season high (also against Dallas), but James missed all five of his three-point attempts and finished with six turnovers for […]

Dwight Powell One Rebound Shy Of Double-Double Versus Lakers

Dallas Mavericks center Dwight Powell had one of his best games in recent memory against the Lakers, finishing with 15 points on six of nine shooting along with nine rebounds. The 15 points mark only the second double-digit scoring outing for Powell since Nov. 14, and the nine rebounds were his most in a game […]

Luka Doncic Nearly Posts a Triple-Double Against Los Angeles

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic came one rebound shy of his eighth triple-double of the season, yet still managed to finish a road win against the Lakers with 27 points, 10 assists, nine rebounds and three steals. The 20-year-old is just 0.1 rebounds and 0.4 assists per game away from averaging a triple-double, all while […]

Fantasy Basketball Mid-Week Pickups for Week 6

There's so much to be thankful for in the NBA this Thanksgiving season. LeBron James and Anthony Davis have the Los Angeles Lakers back on their accustomed perch atop the NBA standings. Young studs like Luka Doncic, Brandon Ingram, and Pascal Siakam have continued their accelerated improvement to produce some incredible numbers. Giannis Antetokounmpo has somehow […]

Kyle Kuzma Solid In Outing Versus New Orleans

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma posted 16 points and five rebounds in just 24 minutes of action in a win over the Pelicans on Wednesday evening. The third-year forward was instrumental in LA's comeback efforts, canning all four of his looks from beyond the arc. This was Kuzma's highest point total in 11 days, […]

Brandon Ingram Struggles With Shot Against Former Team

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram couldn't find the mark against the team he once called his own on Wednesday night. The fourth-year forward shot just four of 21 on his way to 23 points in a four-point loss to the Lakers. The 19.0 shooting percentage was his worst of the year by far, but […]

LeBron James Posts Double-Double Against The Pelicans

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James helped his team to its eighth straight victory Wednesday night, dropping 29 points along with 11 assists and five rebounds. It was another day at the office for James, who shot 55.6 percent from the field and currently leads the NBA in assists with 11.0 per game. As the […]

Jrue Holiday Takes It To The Lakers

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday was keen on going toe-to-toe with former teammate Anthony Davis on Wednesday night, registering 29 points, 12 assists, six rebounds, four three-pointers and three steals. This performance marks five of the last six for Holiday registering over 20 points, as well as the third straight game with multiple three-point makes. […]

Anthony Davis Lights Up New Orleans In Return

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis made his first appearance in New Orleans since being traded over the summer and put up 41 points and nine rebounds in the victory. The 41 points were the most ever by a player returning to a previous home. AD was going to have the chance to show out, […]

Lou Williams Drops An All-Around Line Against The Mavericks

LA Clippers guard Lou Williams had one of his better all-around performances in Dallas on Tuesday night, putting up 21 points on seven of 14 shooting along with six rebounds, five assists and four makes from downtown. The debut of Paul George could've stymied the production of Williams, but that hasn't been the case. Instead, […]

Paul George's Two-Way Prowess On Full Display Against Dallas

LA Clippers forward Paul George contributed mightily at both ends of the floor versus the Mavericks on Tuesday night with 26 points, six steals and four rebounds in just 29 minutes of a blowout victory. PG came out of the gates firing with 17 points in the opening frame and wound up draining four of […]

Kawhi Leonard Shines With a Game-High Against Dallas

LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard was at the top of his game Tuesday night, dropping 28 points on an efficient 11 of 21 shooting along with eight rebounds, four assists and just two turnovers. The 28 points were the most for Leonard since Nov. 3 against Utah, but his efficiency continues to fluctuate, having alternated […]

Kristaps Porzingis Unable To Find Rhythm Versus Clippers

Dallas Mavericks forward Kristaps Porzingis shot just four of 14 against the Clippers for 15 points and 10 rebounds on Tuesday night. The double-double was KP's seventh of the season, but it was also his sixth outing shooting below 40 percent. It can't be overstated that Porzingis is returning from a major injury that kept […]

Luka Doncic Comes Back To Earth Against Clippers

Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic had one of his few subpar performances on the year, registering 22 points, eight rebounds and seven assists in a 15-point loss. LA's stout defense made Luka look like the 20-year-old he actually is, pressuring him into a 4-for-14 shooting performance along with seven turnovers. The 22 points were […]

Bogdan Bogdanovic Returns From Injury To Score 21 Versus Washington

Sacramento Kings guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (hamstring) returned from a one-game absence to drop 21 points to go along with four rebounds, four assists, and three makes from beyond the arc against the Wizards. He was a game-time decision heading into this game, so to see him play so well is an encouraging sign for fantasy owners. Bogdanovic […]

Isaiah Thomas Scores 17 In 29 Minutes Versus Sacramento

Washington Wizards point guard Isaiah Thomas scored 17 points in the loss against the Kings Sunday. This was a nice bounce-back game for IT who was coming off a five point dud against Charlotte on Friday night. He knocked down a season-high four triples and was an efficient 6-for-11 overall. Having locked up the starting […]