FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (3/13/21): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

On Friday evening, we were treated to some spectacular performances. Nikola Jokic led the slate by producing a 28-point, 15-rebound effort against the Memphis Grizzlies. Jimmy Butler delivered another strong showing, finishing with nearly 57 fantasy points against the Chicago Bulls, while Donovan Mitchell had 50.4 against the short-handed Rockets in a game that ran […]

DeMar DeRozan Out On Friday Evening

San Antonio Spurs guard DeMar DeRozan (personal) won't play on Friday night against the Magic. The veteran will be away from the team for an undisclosed period while dealing with the unfortunate passing of his father. With DeRozan and LaMarcus Aldridge (personal) out of the lineup, there will be plenty of room for Derrick White, […]

Marc Gasol Won’t Play Against Indiana

Los Angeles Lakers center Marc Gasol won't play on Friday against Indiana. The veteran has been in quarantine since the beginning of the month while adhering to the league's COVID-19 health and safety protocols, meaning that Montrezl Harrell should continue to benefit from a fantasy standpoint on Friday against the Pacers.

Spurs Still Looking To Deal LaMarcus Aldridge

San Antonio Spurs forward/center LaMarcus Aldridge (personal) will not play on Friday night against Orlando, as expected. Head coach Gregg Popovich stated that the team has mutually agreed to part ways with the veteran, with the hope that a deal can be made to move him before the March 25 trade deadline. With a buyout […]

LeBron James Likely To Play On Friday Evening

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) is probable for Friday's outing against the Pacers. James wasn't in the lineup in the final game before the break but managed to log 13 minutes during the All-Star game on Sunday. The former MVP continues to play despite dealing with the ailment for weeks, so fantasy managers […]

Darius Garland Questionable On Friday Night

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (groin) is questionable for Friday's contest against New Orleans. The 21-year-old injured his left groin before the All-Star break, an ailment that may put his status in jeopardy beyond the matchup against the Pelicans. If Garland isn't able to go, look for Collin Sexton to gain additional fantasy appeal, with […]

Eric Gordon Available Against Sacramento

Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (knee) will play on Thursday against Sacramento. The veteran has been battling soreness in his left knee, but he is good to go after riding a questionable tag throughout the day. John Wall (knee) won't play, making it likely that Gordon will begin the game on the floor, with the […]

John Wall Won’t Play On Thursday Night

Houston Rockets guard John Wall (knee) won't play on Thursday night against Sacramento. The veteran suffered a contusion during Wednesday's practice, and with the team playing again on Friday night, he could work his way back into the lineup against the Utah Jazz. With Wall out of the equation against the Kings, look for Victor […]

OG Anunoby Out Against Atlanta

Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby will not play on Thursday against Atlanta. The 23-year-old will miss his third straight outing while forced into isolation due to COVID-19 contact tracing. With Pascal Siakam and Fred VanVleet also out for the same reason, look for Stanley Johnson and Terence Davis to continue to benefit, with both men logging […]

Pascal Siakam Still Not Cleared To Play

Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam will remain out on Thursday against Atlanta. Siakam will miss his fourth straight contest after the team was plagued with multiple absences of coaches and players due to COVID-19 contact tracing. In his place, look for Chris Boucher to see a significant bump in production, although he will likely continue to […]

Fred VanVleet To Remain Out On Thursday Night

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet will remain out on Thursday against the Hawks. The 27-year-old will miss his third straight contest dating back to before the All-Star break due to the league's COVID-19 health and safety protocols. With Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby both in the same boat as VanVleet, Kyle Lowry, Norman Powell and Chris Boucher […]

Cam Reddish In A Walking Boot

Atlanta Hawks forward Cam Reddish (foot) will remain out for Thursday's matchup against Toronto. The 21-year-old had a procedure performed to address the sore right Achilles that had been bothering him, which will keep him on the shelf for at least another week until he gets re-evaluated. In the meantime, look for Bogdan Bogdanovic to […]

Kris Dunn Could Return This Month

Atlanta Hawks guard Kris Dunn (knee, ankle) is out on Thursday evening against the Toronto Raptors. The veteran hasn't played yet this season while continuing to work his way back from multiple injuries. While there is a chance that Dunn could return before the end of the month, fantasy managers that still have him on […]

Delon Wright Questionable Against Charlotte

Detroit Pistons guard Delon Wright (groin) is questionable for Thursday's meeting with the Hornets. The 28-year-old missed his previous seven contests while dealing with a groin strain, an ailment that opened the door for Dennis Smith Jr. to receive some meaningful minutes. Wright is averaging 10.7 points, 4.9 assists, and 4.6 boards during the 2021 […]

Devonte’ Graham Likely To Play On Thursday

Charlotte Hornets guard Devonte' Graham (knee) will likely be available on Thursday night against Detroit. The 26-year-old missed his previous seven games before the All-Star break, which wasn't good news considering he also missed three contests at the beginning of February due to a groin issue. However, Graham appears to be good to go and […]

FanDuel MMA, UFC DFS Lineup Picks - Brunson vs. Holland (UFC Vegas 22)

What a few weeks it has been in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. After Petr Yan lost the Bantamweight strap by disqualification at UFC 259, we witnessed the bout between Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad end via no contest due to an inadvertent eye poke. Entering Saturday night, the promotion has another exciting card, complete with […]

Joel Embiid In Danger Of Missing Time

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (health and safety protocols) may not play on Thursday against Chicago. After Embiid and Ben Simmons were in contact with a barber who tested positive for COVID-19, the duo didn't play during Sunday's All-Star game. Both players will need to continue to test negative for five consecutive days before they […]

Ben Simmons Could Sit On Thursday

Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons (health and safety protocols) is in danger of missing Thursday night's matchup against the Bulls. After Simmons and teammate Joel Embiid were exposed to a barber who tested positive for COVID-19, the pair weren't able to play during Sunday's All-Star game. They will both need to test negative for five-straight […]

Blake Griffin Officially Signs With Brooklyn

Forward Blake Griffin has officially signed with Brooklyn, a move that will make him a Net for the remainder of the season. After agreeing to a buyout with the Detroit Pistons a few days ago, the 31-year-old inked a veteran's minimum and will likely come in off the bench behind DeAndre Jordan and Kevin Durant. […]

FanDuel MMA, UFC 259 - Blachowicz vs. Adesanya

UFC 259 is on track to be one of the most exciting cards in the promotion's history. Three world championship bouts will take place, with Jan Blachowicz, Amanda Nunes, and Petr Yan all defending their respective titles. Also, on the Main Card, Islam Makhachev will look to pick up a win over Drew Dober, while […]

Blake Griffin And Pistons Agree To Buyout

The Pistons and forward Blake Griffin have mutually agreed to a contract buyout, making him a free agent. The veteran averaged a career-low 12.3 points throughout 20 games during the 2021 campaign. He has a lengthy history of knee injuries, but he may have enough gas in the tank to make a difference for a […]

Jerami Grant Out Again On Thursday Night

Detroit Pistons forward Jerami Grant (quadriceps) will sit on Thursday against the New York Knicks. The veteran has been dealing with soreness in his left quad, an injury that forced him to also miss Wednesday's outing against the short-handed Toronto Raptors. With his absence, look for Wayne Ellington and Svi Mykhailiuk to be the primary […]

Tyrese Haliburton Remains Out On Thursday

Sacramento Kings guard Tyrese Haliburton (calf) will sit out on Thursday against Portland. The rookie has missed his previous three games while dealing with soreness in his left calf, which will open the door for Cory Joseph to get some additional run. Joseph logged 34 minutes against the Lakers on Wednesday, finishing with 13 points […]

Buddy Hield Questionable Again

Sacramento Kings guard/forward Buddy Hield (ankle) has been classified as questionable for Thursday's outing against the Portland Trail Blazers. The 28-year-old had the same designation leading up to Wednesday's matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers but still managed to suit up, finishing with 29 points throughout 42 minutes of work. Though it would be surprising […]

Alex Caruso Out On Wednesday Evening

Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso (neck) won't play on Wednesday against the Kings. The 27-year-old is dealing with spasms after suffering the injury on Tuesday night against Phoenix. Caruso is averaging 5.8 points, 2.4 assists, and a steal through 19 minutes of action, so hopefully, he will be able to return upon completion of […]

Kyle Kuzma Starting Against Sacramento

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma (foot) will start on Wednesday evening against Sacramento. The 25-year-old is currently dealing with a bruise on his right heel, but luckily, he will be able to suit up for a team without LeBron James (ankle) and Anthony Davis (Achilles). Kuzma is averaging 14.6 throughout 10 starts during the […]

Darius Garland Injured On Wednesday Night

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (groin) was injured during Wednesday's matchup against the Indiana Pacers. The 21-year-old suffered a left groin strain, an injury that forced him to head back to the locker room warily after only 19 minutes of play. Before his premature departure, Garland had 16 points and five assists. With the All-Star […]

Buddy Hield Starting On Wednesday

Sacramento Kings guard/forward Buddy Hield (ankle) will start on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Lakers. Hield suffered a sprained right ankle during the matchup against the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday night but appears well enough to give it a go against the defending champs. The 28-year-old has logged heavy minutes throughout the year and gains […]

Kyle Kuzma Questionable Against Sacramento

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma (foot) has been deemed questionable ahead of Wednesday's matchup against Sacramento. Kuzma is dealing with a bruise on his right heel, which puts him in danger of joining Anthony Davis (Achilles) and LeBron James (ankle) on the sidelines. If he does play, however, he will automatically gain attention from […]

Kelly Oubre Jr. Out On Wednesday

Golden State Warriors forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (wrist) won't play against the Trail Blazers on Wednesday evening. The 25-year-old is dealing with a sprained left wrist, an injury that puts him in danger of being held out until after the All-Star break. While Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Andrew Wiggins will likely benefit in terms […]