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Anthony Davis Returns With Massive Double-Double
Los Angeles Lakers power forward/center Anthony Davis got back into action for Saturday's win over Boston after a one-game absence and promptly delivered a strong 27-point, 14-rebound showing. Shooting 11-for-25 from the field overall, Davis' aggressiveness also led to him shooting seven free throws, with the Boston defense unable to corral his repertoire. He also […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoKemba Walker Delivers Forgettable Stat Line In Defeat
Boston Celtics point guard Kemba Walker struggled mightily from the field during Saturday's loss to the Lakers, shooting 1-for-12 overall, including missing a potential game-winning shot in the final seconds. Saturday's outing marks the most shots that Walker has taken in a contest since Nov. 13, 2013, to have finished with one only or fewer […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoJamal Murray Remains Banged Up, But Probable For Sunday
Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray (shoulder) officially is seen as probable to play in Sunday's game against Utah due to a sprained left shoulder. But Murray is also dealing with persistent right elbow issues and a bruised glute to boot, further complicating his nightly DFS appeal. Murray has missed just one game this year […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoDoug McDermott Picks Up Questionable Tag For Sunday
Indiana Pacers small/power forward Doug McDermott (back) has been deemed questionable to take the floor for Sunday's contest against Philadelphia due to a lower back contusion that he sustained Friday. McDermott is also banged up with a thumb ailment that briefly knocked him from Friday's game, which could further complicate his status. Without him in […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoDonovan Mitchell, Derrick Favors Questionable For Sunday
Utah Jazz point/shooting guard Donovan Mitchell (concussion) and power forward/center Derrick Favors (back) have both been tagged as questionable to suit up for Sunday's game versus Denver. Mitchell has missed the team's past two outings under the league's concussion protocol, which has paved the way for Joe Ingles to excel among the starting five. Should […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoLeBron James Will Suit Up For Saturday’s Contest
Los Angeles Lakers point guard/small forward LeBron James (ankle) has been given the green light to take the court Saturday against Boston as he continues to recover from a sprained left ankle. Despite James' constant questionable designations, he doesn't appear in line for an absence due to the ailment anytime soon. With Saturday's game being […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoAnthony Davis Gets Green Light To Play Saturday
Los Angeles Lakers power forward/center Anthony Davis (quad) has been given the thumbs up to take the floor for Saturday's game versus the Celtics despite a quad ailment. Davis' absence has been stemmed at one game, forcing Kyle Kuzma's fantasy stock down after having posted a double-double in his most recent outing without Davis in […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoDallas Rests Kristaps Porzingis For Saturday’s Contest
Dallas Mavericks power forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (rest) has been ruled out for Saturday's game versus Phoenix as the team continues to monitor his workload. The Mavs are playing the second leg of a back-to-back Saturday, which also marks their fourth game in six days. Head coach Rick Carlisle was able to confirm that Porzingis would […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoMinnesota Lists D'Angelo Russell As Questionable For Sunday
Minnesota Timberwolves point/shooting guard D'Angelo Russell (quad) and power forward/center Naz Reid (wrist) have picked up questionable designations for Sunday's contest versus Cleveland. Russell is working his through a bruised right quad, having returned from a three-game absence to log 25 minutes Friday. Barring a setback, he should be on the right side of that […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoDeni Avdija Headlines Wizards Returning Trio Sunday
The Washington Wizards are getting back the triumvirate of small/power forward Deni Avdija, small forward Troy Brown, and point guard Ish Smith for Sunday's contest versus the Nets. The group has missed each of the team's previous four contests, with none of the trio having suited up since Jan. 11 due to the league's health […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoReggie Bullock Picks Up Questionable Tag For Sunday
New York Knicks shooting guard/small forward Reggie Bullock (neck) has been deemed questionable to play in Sunday's game versus the Clippers as he battles neck soreness. Bullock has missed each of the team's three previous outings, which has allowed Alec Burks to shift into the starting five. Despite his starting role, Burks has actually seen […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoBrooklyn Inks Iman Shumpert To Contract
Veteran shooting guard Iman Shumpert is joining the Brooklyn Nets, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Shumpert played 13 games with the Nets last season as a reserve, averaging 4.2 points and 2.6 rebounds across 18.5 minutes on a nightly basis. Known for his defensive acumen, Shumpert would likely reprise a wing defender role among […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoOG Anunoby Will Miss Third Straight Game Sunday
Toronto Raptors small forward OG Anunoby (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest versus Orlando due to a strained left calf. The absence marks Anunoby's third straight on the sidelines, and with Norman Powell (quad) also unlikely to play, Terence Davis is likely to receive a second consecutive start, giving him added DFS intrigue. […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoNassir Little Enters Starting Lineup Saturday
Portland Trail Blazers small/power forward Nassir Little has been bumped into the starting five in place of Derrick Jones Jr. (foot) for Saturday's contest versus the Bulls. Little's spot with the starting lineup should earn him DFS punt play appeal, but he has averaged just 8.3 minutes and 1.4 PPG off the bench this year, […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoPhiladelphia Lists Joel Embiid As Questionable For Sunday
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (back) has been deemed questionable to play in Sunday's contest versus Indiana as he continues to work through back tightness. Embiid had a scary landing on his back Wednesday, but responded with a 37-point showing in 27 minutes Friday. An absence from Embiid would give Dwight Howard added DFS appeal. […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoAndre Iguodala Returns Saturday; Avery Bradley Still Out
Miami Heat small forward Andre Iguodala (neck) has been bumped up to available to play in Saturday's game versus the Kings, but shooting guard Avery Bradley (knee) has been ruled out. Iguodala's absence lasted just one game, but having scored in double figures just once this season, he holds very little fantasy intrigue, especially with […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoJimmy Butler, Tyler Herro Receive Green Light To Play Saturday
Miami Heat shooting guard/small forward Jimmy Butler and point/shooting guard Tyler Herro (neck) have been given the thumbs up to take the floor for Saturday's game against Sacramento. Butler's return marks his first outing since Jan. 9, having been sidelined for the Heat's last 10 outings as he worked through the league's COVID-19 protocols. Despite it […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoJames Harden Earns Questionable Tag For Sunday
Brooklyn Nets point/shooting guard James Harden (thigh) has been tagged as questionable to suit up for Sunday's game versus Washington as he battles a left thigh contusion. Combined with the recent remarks by head coach Steve Nash that he would like to limit the minutes of the Nets' Big 3, it wouldn't be a shock […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoKristaps Porzingis Picks Up Questionable Tag Saturday
Dallas Mavericks power forward Kristaps Porzingis (knee, rest) has been deemed questionable to play in Saturday's game versus the Suns as the team attempts to limit his workload on back-to-backs. Porzingis has played two straight nights earlier this year, but did sit out the second leg of the team's most recent back-to-back set. Should he […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoDaily Fantasy Basketball (DFS) Lineup Picks for January 30, 2021
NBA DFS Premium Cheat Sheet for 1/30 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard CORE PLAYS MARKED IN GREEN ABOVE Game of the Day Grizzlies @ Spurs For the first time in 12 days, the Grizzlies are returning to action. You’d be forgiven if you’ve forgotten that Memphis […]
Jesse Borek PREMIUM 4 years agoJimmy Butler Earns Questionable Tag For Saturday
Miami Heat shooting guard/small forward Jimmy Butler has been bumped up to questionable for Saturday's game against Sacramento as he continues to work his way back into game shape after working through the league's health and safety protocols. Butler has not played since Jan. 9, paving the way for multiple members of the Heat to […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoJarrett Culver Will Miss At Least One More Week With Injury
Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard/small forward Jarrett Culver (ankle) is facing an extended absence due to a significant ankle sprain, which is likely to keep him on the shelf for at least the next week. Having already been ruled out for Friday's game, Culver can be expected to miss the team's next four contests as well, […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoGeorge Hill Faces Continued Absences With Thumb Injury
Oklahoma City Thunder point/shooting guard George Hill (thumb) does not have a timeline as it pertains to a return to action as he battles a thumb sprain, head coach Mark Daigneault said Friday. Hill has been ruled out for his third consecutive contest, allowing Theo Maledon to slide into the starting five and see increased […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoNaz Reid Unlikely To Suit Up For Friday’s Contest
Minnesota Timberwolves power forward/center Naz Reid (wrist) is on track to add to the team's list of absences for Friday's game versus Philadelphia due to a right wrist sprain. While Reid is officially listed as a game-time decision, he is reportedly battling mobility issues, which seems difficult to overcome on his shooting hand. Without Reid, […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoNorman Powell Ruled Out For Friday’s Contest
Toronto Raptors shooting guard/small forward Norman Powell (quad) will miss Friday's game versus the Kings due to a quad contusion. Powell had been in line for increased usage with OG Anunoby (calf) also unavailable. Toronto has multiple options to fill in at the small forward spot, but none figures to be a safe DFS proposition […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoD'Angelo Russell Receives Thumbs Up To Return Friday
Minnesota Timberwolves point/shooting guard D'Angelo Russell (quad) has been given the green light to return to action for Friday's game against the 76ers. Russell has missed each of the team's three previous outings due to a quad bruise, allowing Ricky Rubio to slot into the starting five. With Russell back, Rubio loses much of his […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoLeBron James, Anthony Davis Questionable To Play Saturday
Los Angeles Lakers point guard/small forward LeBron James (ankle) and power forward/center Anthony Davis (quad) have both earned questionable designations for Saturday's contest versus the Celtics. James' presence on the injury report is barely notable at this stage, while Davis' status is more pertinent in the wake of his absence Thursday. Kyle Kuzma entered the […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoOG Anunoby Ruled Out For Second Straight Contest
Toronto Raptors small forward OG Anunoby (calf) has been deemed unavailable to suit up for Friday's contest against the Kings as he continues to battle a strained left calf. Anunoby missed the team's most recent outing, paving the way for Norman Powell to continue his string of excellent play. Powell will again retain increased DFS […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoReggie Bullock Will Miss Friday’s Contest
New York Knicks shooting guard/small forward Reggie Bullock (neck) has been ruled out for Friday's game versus Cleveland due to continued neck soreness. Bullock has now missed each of the team's previous three outings, paving the way for Alec Burks to remain among the starting five. When healthy, Bullock has started every game that he […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoDonovan Mitchell Ruled Out For Friday’s Game
Utah Jazz shooting guard Donovan Mitchell (concussion) has been deemed unavailable to suit up Friday against Dallas as he continues to work his way through the league's concussion protocol. Joe Ingles figures to remain among the starting five without Mitchell in the mix, with the veteran having gone for a season-high 21 points in his […]
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