Andre Drummond Dealing With Illness

Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (illness) will start Tuesday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Drummond came down to a game-time decision but will give it a go after dealing with an illness. It remains to be seen how this illness affects Drummond's play Tuesday, making him a risky play for DFS lineups. Detroit plays again […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (1/30/18): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

We've got a heavier Tuesday slate than usual and there shouldn't be any difficulty finding value between injuries and with both the Pistons and Clippers in action after their blockbuster deal on Monday evening. Assuming none of those players are active, there will be value to be had all over the place. There are also […]

Enes Kanter Probable on Tuesday

New York Knicks center Enes Kanter (lip) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. He cut his lip at practice on Monday but is still expected to play on Tuesday. The cut required seven stitches to close, but this injury isn't expected to keep him out of the rotation. Owners should check back […]

Skal Labissiere Ruled Out Tuesday

Sacramento Kings forward/center Skal Labissiere (shoulder) has been ruled out of Tuesday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. This will mark the second straight game that he's missed due to a shoulder issue. It is a shame because Labissiere was beginning to heat up from the floor, too. Veterans Zach Randolph and Kosta Koufos will […]

Kevon Looney Ruled Out Tuesday

Golden State Warriors forward/center Kevon Looney (illness) will not play against the Utah Jazz on Tuesday. Both Looney and Jordan Bell (ankle) are ruled out, but that could mean a significant role for JaVale McGee. However, Looney was only playing minutes in the teens, so McGee is not going to have a career night. He […]

Lauri Markkanen Ruled Out Wednesday

Chicago Bulls forward/center Lauri Markkanen (personal) has been ruled out of Wednesday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. He missed practice both on Monday and Tuesday this week, but the only details available are that it's an excused absence. Nikola Mirotic (leg) also missed practice and has been the subject to multiple trade rumors. Bobby […]

Mason Plumlee Ruled Out Tuesday

Denver Nuggets forward/center Mason Plumlee (calf) has been ruled out of Tuesday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. He was using crutches in the locker room and is currently not traveling with the team. He'll have an MRI on Tuesday, but he's likely looking at a multiple-game absence. He can be dropped in standard leagues […]

Blake Griffin, Brice Johnson, Willie Reed Won't Play Tuesday

Detroit Pistons forward/center Blake Griffin, Brice Johnson and Willie Reed will not play against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday. According to head coach Stan Van Gundy, the trio is questionable for Thursday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. They were brought to Detroit in a blockbuster trade on Monday night. They still need to complete their physicals […]

Marc Gasol Posts Double-Double in Grizzlies Win

Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol, who celebrated his 33rd birthday on Monday, played only 24 minutes against the Phoenix Suns, but it was enough to grab his 20th double-double of the season with 12 points and 10 rebounds. The Grizzlies took over the game in the second quarter and it was a blowout, so that […]

Myles Turner Solid Against Hornets

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner was dominant despite playing only 21 minutes off of the bench. Turner scored 22 points in the win over the Charlotte Hornets. He was an efficient 8-for-11 from the field and a stellar 4-for-6 from behind the arc. In his fist game back from an elbow injury that forced him […]

Montrezl Harrell (PF/C, LAC) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 11% Yahoo! ANALYSIS: Montrezl Harrell saw an uptick in playing time and production when Blake Griffin was sidelined with a knee injury throughout December, and maintained a role in the Clippers’ rotation upon Griffin’s return. Now, with Los Angeles’ star forward being shipped off to Detroit, Harrell […]

Richaun Holmes Scores 13 Points with Joel Embiid on the Bench

Philadelphia 76ers center/power forward Richaun Holmes benefited from center Joel Embiid's (rest) maintenance plan on Monday, getting a few more minutes than he's used to against the Bucks. Holmes scored an efficient 13 points on 6-for-8 shooting in his 22 minutes on the floor. He was decent on the glass as well, pulling down six boards […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Has A Very Efficient Game

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns made the most of his limited opportunities on Monday night against the Atlanta Hawks. Towns scored 15 points, shooting 6-for-8 from the field. He also snagged 13 rebounds as well to record another double-double. When looking at Towns, fantasy owners see nothing but consistency, as he has had a double-double […]

Dwight Howard Rips Down Double-Digit Rebounds Yet Again

Charlotte Hornets center Dwight Howard had his ninth consecutive double-double in the team's loss to the Indiana Pacers. Howard has been uber-consistent this month, averaging 16.3 points and 14.2 rebounds while averaging a monster 3.3 blocks. Howard scored 22 points while adding 11 rebounds, two assists and a block. He shot 9-for-15 from the field […]

Avery Bradley And Tobias Harris Traded To The Clippers

The Los Angeles Clippers will receive Avery Bradley, Tobias Harris, Boban Marjanovic, a first-round pick and a second-round pick from the Detroit Pistons in return for Blake Griffin, Brice Johnson and Willie Reed. This marks the first blockbuster trade of the trade season, as the Clippers appear to be cleaning house for the future. Harris […]

Blake Griffin Traded To Pistons

The Detroit Pistons have agreed to a deal to receive forwards Blake Griffin, Brice Johnson and center Willie Reed from the Los Angeles Clippers for guard Avery Bradley, forward Tobias Harris, center Boban Marjanovic, a 2018 first-round pick and a 2019 second-round pick. The Pistons have gone all in on Griffin in order to get […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (1/29/18): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

I wouldn't dare open with "happy Monday!", but let us celebrate this nice little six game slate on the 29th of January. It's something to look forward to, and I'll help you prepare. The Monday night slate is the only thing that gets me through the cubicle life, and it's extra pleasant when the slate […]

Francisco Mejia (C, CLE) - 2018 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers & Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target ~300 CURRENT ADP:  340 ANALYSIS: Francisco Mejia, though he has been a catcher throughout his minor league career, might get some action elsewhere in the 2018 season. In the Arizona Fall League this year, Mejia played third base, and on the Glendale website (the AFL team he played for), he was listed as an […]

Joel Embiid Ruled Out Against Bucks

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (rest) will not suit up against the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday. It's the second game of a back-to-back set, so Embiid will rest like usual. He logged in 36 minutes on Monday, and the medical staff will not clear him to play on Monday. However, Embiid is expected to play […]

Alex Len Questionable Against Memphis

Phoenix Suns forward/center Alex Len (ankle) is questionable to play against the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday. Len has yet to practice and has missed three straight games with a lingering ankle issue. Most likely Len will be on the sidelines once again on Monday. Greg Monroe and Dragan Bender would see an increase in playing […]

Marquese Chriss is Questionable Against Memphis

Phoenix Suns forward/center Marquese Chriss (ankle) is listed as questionable for Monday's contest against the Memphis Grizzlies. He appeared to tweak his ankle near the end of Sunday's loss to the Houston Rockets. It would not be too surprising to see Chriss sit out the second game of a back-to-back set. Dragan Bender could join […]

Week 16 Fantasy Basketball - Waiver Wire and Buy/Sell

Week 15 was absolutely devastating to some owners, as the biggest news this week was the season-ending injury to New Orleans Pelicans center DeMarcus Cousins (torn Achilles tendon). It's a crushing blow for owners who own Boogie, one of the most dominant players in fantasy hoops. There's just no silver living at all whatsoever, as […]

NBA Weekly Streamers for Week 16 (Jan 29 - Feb 4)

If you have an open Streaming spot or two on your roster and are pondering over who to pick up from the scarce quality on your Waiver Wire, this article may help you make the right decisions. We will look at daily games played, see which teams to target and which to avoid and then […]

Anthony Davis Posts a Huge Double-Double

New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Anthony Davis didn't disappoint in the first game without DeMarcus Cousins, as he scored 25 points on 8-for-17 shooting and grabbed 17 rebounds. He played 41 minutes and added six assists, two steals and a block to his stat line. Davis now has 26 double-doubles this season, and he'll be a […]

2018 Catchers - Early Points League Rankings and Tiers

If you play in a head-to-head points league, or season long format, you already know how difficult it can be to find fantasy analysis tailored to the format. Not only are the traditional rotisserie and head-to-head arrangements more popular, but the very nature of points leagues makes them difficult to cover in a general sense […]

Andre Drummond Does It All In Loss

Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond gave it his best in a tough loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers 121-104. He finished the game with 17 points on 7-for-14 shooting, including 3-for-4 from the free throw line. He also added 11 rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal. His greatly improved percentage from the free throw […]

Pau Gasol Posts Double-Double In Blowout Win Over Kings

San Antonio Spurs center Pau Gasol posted a double-double on Sunday, recording 14 points, 11 rebounds and three assists in a victory over the Sacramento Kings. Gasol is still one of the most skilled big men in the league with his ability to dominate in the low post and the high post with his passing […]

LaMarcus Aldridge With Quiet Night Against Kings

San Antonio Spurs power forward LaMarcus Aldridge scored 15 points on 6-for-17 shooting to go along with seven rebounds, four assists and two blocks in a solid win over the Sacramento Kings. Aldridge hasn't rebounded the ball well lately, recording only 10 rebounds in his last two games. However, Aldridge has been incredible this season, […]

Joel Embiid Has Monster Dunk and Line

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid’s emphatic poster dunk on Russell Westbrook was not the only highlight from his night in Oklahoma City. He put up a team-high 27 points, 10 rebounds and two blocks. He was also an efficient 10-for-16 from the floor, though it wasn’t enough as his team fell to the Thunder. While […]

Blake Griffin Propels Clippers With 27 Points

Los Angeles Clippers power forward Blake Griffin got the best of Anthony Davis and the Pelicans, recording 27 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists. Griffin added four triples on Sunday, as he's now averaging 24.8 points, 8.8 boards and 6.0 dimes over his last five games. He's still not getting any steals or blocks, but […]