Andre Drummond Misses Practice Thursday

Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (ribs) missed practice on Thursday and is a game-time decision for Friday's contest against the Philadelphia 76ers. Head coach Stan Van Gundy said the injury was about pain tolerance, so it's likely just a day-to-day issue. Boban Marjanovic dropped 15 points, nine rebounds, three assists and one block in 22 […]

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for January 4, 2018: Daily Fantasy Advice

After a huge Wednesday slate, we have a two game slate tonight. There are plenty of options, though, as the Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors are dealing with injuries to their best players. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for DraftKings on 1/4/18. I play both […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (1/4/18): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

After a massive slate, we have two games tonight. Two WHOLE games. Trust me, I know you're struggling to contain your excitement, but we need to try and find the hidden gems tonight if you plan to cash out. Of course playing one of the Warriors tonight is needed, just realize that any one of […]

NBA Waiver Wire Rankings for Week 12

Welcome to our Week 12 waiver wire rankings for all of you fantasy basketball owners. There's always an opportunity on the waiver wire for your fantasy basketball teams. Consider this your weekly quick-hit list of 10 players to consider off the waiver wire. Keep an eye out for more in-depth waiver wire analysis and columns […]

Nikola Jokic Has Near Triple-Double In Win

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic had a solid all-around performance in a win over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night. He scored 14 points on 4-for-6 shooting and had nine rebounds, eight assists, and two steals. Even when Jokic isn't taking a lot of shots, his contributions across the board make him an incredible fantasy […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Has Empty Double-Double

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns had a double-double performance in a tight loss to the Brooklyn Nets. He scored 16 points and added 10 rebounds but did not contribute anything else to the stat sheet in 40 minutes. It was also the first time since Nov. 29 that Towns did not record a defensive stat, […]

Dirk Nowitzki Silent from Behind the Arc

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Dirk Nowitzki played well enough in 25 minutes of play against the Golden State Warriors. Nowitzki scored 12 points on Wednesday, going 5-for-11 from the field, but was silent from long range, finishing the night shooting 0-for-2 from deep. Though he grabbed eight boards, the veteran was virtually quiet everywhere else, leaving […]

Kevin Love Leaves Early Against Boston

Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Kevin Love (ankle) had a night to forget against the Boston Celtics. Not only was his play nothing to write home about, but he also suffered a sprained ankle that forced him to leave the game prematurely. Love would finish with only two points on an atrocious 1-for-11 from the field and 0-for-4 […]

NBA Waiver Wire Pickups: Deep League Adds for Week 12

We're almost at the halfway point of the season, and it's getting harder and harder to find quality options on the wire, while it's getting easier and easier to cut bait on dead weight. Everyone in your league is probably thinking the same way, so it's time to look deeper and deeper for those guys that […]

2018 Catchers - Early Fantasy Baseball Tiered Rankings

With the holidays in the rearview mirror, it’s time to turn our attention to the upcoming fantasy baseball season. (Or, if you’re me, it’s finally time to start writing about it now that people aren’t focused on the vastly inferior but more popular fantasy sport that is football). Our first round of rankings comes to […]

Robin Lopez Dumps 12 Points On Toronto

Chicago Bulls center Robin Lopez saw 24 minutes of action in the loss to the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night. Lopez scored 12 points on a decent 5-for-11 from the field and also dished out six assists to the benefit of his teammates. Lopez is usually good for some points and boards, but his bread […]

LaMarcus Aldridge Posts Double-Double in Loss

San Antonio Spurs power forward LaMarcus Aldridge scored 24 points on 10-for-21 shooting to go along with 14 rebounds and one steal in a tough loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. There has been so much talk about the inability of Aldridge and Kawhi Leonard co-existing, but that hasn't been an issue as of yet. Aldridge […]

Joel Embiid Posts Double-Double Despite Injury

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid battled through a right hand injury to lead his team to a victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night. He dropped 21 points and grabbed 11 rebounds while blocking four shots. Embiid also shot 9-for-11 from the charity stripe, as the Spurs didn’t quite have the muscle to […]

Enes Kanter Scores 12 Points Again

New York Knicks center Enes Kanter played limited minutes again on Wednesday against the Wizards, scoring 12 points in a little under 18 minutes. Kanter wasn't much of a factor on the glass either and only came down with four rebounds in this one. It's not unlike Kanter to go through a mini slump like […]

Clint Capela Scores 21 Points In Blowout Win

Houston Rockets center Clint Capela was solid on Wednesday, scoring 21 points on 8-for-12 shooting to go along with eight rebounds and two blocks in a crushing win over the Orlando Magic. Capela scored in a variety of ways, hitting hook shots, alley-oop dunks and knocking down 5-for-6 from the free throw line. He continues […]

Kyle O'Quinn Picks Up a Double-Double

New York Knicks forward/center Kyle O'Quinn was very active in his limited playing time on Wednesday against the Wizards, scoring 13 points on a nice 6-for-10 shooting from the field. O'Quinn upstaged starting center Enes Kanter in this one and went home with a double-double, also pulling down 10 rebounds in his 24 minutes on […]

Al Horford Falls One Rebound Shy of Double-Double

Boston Celtics center/power forward Al Horford was a little quiet on Wednesday but still gave owners a line to be happy with. Horford finished with 11 points and three assists on offense. He was also a force in the paint, hauling down nine rebounds in his 29 minutes while also pulling away one steal as […]

Marcin Gortat Breaks Out For Season High

Washington Wizards center Marcin Gortat posted an efficient 21 points in Wednesday night's win over the visiting New York Knicks. Gortat finished the game shooting 9-for-10 from the field with eight rebounds, a steal and a block in 29 minutes. Gortat is not known for his scoring prowess and usually struggles from the free throw […]

Kelly Olynyk Dominant in Win

Miami Heat forward/center Kelly Olynyk could not be stopped in Wednesday night's win over the Detroit Pistons. The Pistons, playing without starting center Andre Drummond, had no answer for Olynyk as he scored 25 points on 11-for-15 shooting to go along with 13 rebounds. Olynyk was expected to have his role reduced in the return […]

Tyson Chandler Resting, Greg Monroe Will Start

Phoenix Suns center Tyson Chandler (rest) is out Wednesday night against the Denver Nuggets. The Suns are on the second night of a back-to-back and will give the veteran Chandler a day off. This pushes forward/center Greg Monroe into the starting lineup after receiving sitting out in five straight games due to a coach's decision. […]

Draymond Green Available To Play Against Mavs

Golden State Warriors forward/center Draymond Green (ankle) will be available to play against the Dallas Mavericks Wednesday night. Green came into the contest questionable with a sprained ankle, and although being available does not necessarily mean he will play, Green seems fine enough to start. Fellow big man Zaza Pachulia (illness) is also active, which […]

Braves Interested In J.T. Realmuto

Jon Morosi of the MLB Network reports the Atlanta Braves have interest in Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto. Atlanta general manager Alex Anthopoulos is the new man in charge for the Braves and has shown in his time with the Blue Jays that he is not afraid to make a big move. The Braves have a […]

Andre Drummond Officially Out Wednesday

Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (rib) has officially been ruled out for Wednesday night against the Miami Heat. Drummond popped up on the injury report with a rib contusion just before tipoff and feels enough discomfort to sit this one out. The Pistons will likely have to start Boban Marjanovic against Miami big man Hassan […]

Joel Embiid Surprisingly Active

Updating an earlier report, Philadephia 76ers center Joel Embiid (hand) is now active after going through warmups ahead of Wednesday's contest against the San Antonio Spurs. Embiid was originally ruled out, but somehow feels better and will start. It is unknown if Embiid will be on any restrictions, however, knowing Philadelphia, they could be cautious […]

Andre Drummond A Game-Time Decision

Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (ribs) will be a game-time decision Wednesday night against the Miami Heat. This is the first we are hearing of the injury and there have been a few unofficial reports Drummond may sit out with a right rib contusion. If Drummond is forced to sit out, backup center Boban Marjanovic […]

Joel Embiid Officially Out Wednesday

Philadelphia Sixers center Joel Embiid (hand) has been ruled out ahead of Wednesday night's contest against the San Antonio Spurs. Embiid was considered "very doubtful" coming into the game, so the absence comes as no surprise. X-rays came back negative on Embiid's injured shooting hand, but he appears to still have discomfort and will get […]

Draymond Green Questionable Versus Mavs

Golden State Warriors forward/center Draymond Green (ankle) is considered questionable to play against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday. He tweaked his ankle during Tuesday's practice, but is likely headed towards a game-time decision. It's the front end of a back-to-back set, but against the 13-win Mavs, the Warriors may elect to rest Green and let […]

Brook Lopez Will Return Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers center Brook Lopez (ankle) will be available to play against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday. This will be the first time Lopez has played since he sprained his ankle on Dec. 18. Lopez will have a minutes limit and hasn't lived up to the expectations in LA. Both Julius Randle and […]

Defense Wins Fantasy Championships - A Mini-Study

A new year means you get an excuse to try new things. But rather than promising to get fit or eat well, I’ve resolved to release my inner nerd. Today I want to focus on how the fantasy value of an NBA center can be correlated with his defensive prowess. Centers are important for fantasy […]

Joel Embiid Remains Doubtful on Wednesday

Philadelphia 76ers forward/center Joel Embiid (hand) is doubtful to play against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday. He did not participate in shootaround, and is likely going to be a game-time decision for Wednesday's contest. If Embiid sits, Ben Simmons will benefit the most and should see a spike in usage. Richaun Holmes will see […]