James Harden, Clint Capela Questionable For Wednesday

Houston Rockets point/shooting guard James Harden and center Clint Capela have both picked up questionable designations ahead of Wednesday’s contest versus the Portland Trail Blazers. Harden is looking to avoid his third consecutive absence due to a thigh injury, while Capela sat out Monday’s game due to persistent heel issues. While virtually all healthy Rockets […]

Joel Embiid Will Return To Action Tuesday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has been cleared to return to the floor for Tuesday’s contest against the Golden State Warriors. Embiid had missed each of his team’s nine previous outings after undergoing hand surgery, so it’s possible that head coach Brett Brown eases him back into the mix. Regardless, Al Horford is likely to […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (1/28/20): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Welcome to NBA Tuesday night. We have 8 games on the board tonight with a ton of different options to pay up for. We're looking at Jayson Tatum being doubtful and a ton of other injuries to pay attention to. There is value to pay down for, but we have to get it perfect in […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/28/20): NBA DFS Lineups

As you may already know, the world is mourning the loss of Kobe and Gianna Bryant, as well as the remaining seven involved in the helicopter accident. I am sure it goes without saying, but we all are thinking of the families involved and should continue to celebrate the life and legacy of the Bryant […]

Myles Turner Doesn't Practice on Tuesday

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (illness) was unable to suit up for Tuesday's practice. He didn't play on Sunday and the fact he was unable to practice here means he'll likely sit out on Wednesday against the Bulls. Jakarr Sampson and Goga Bitadze would be asked to pick up the slack once again if Turner […]

DeAndre Jordan is Expected to Play on Wednesday

Brooklyn Nets center DeAndre Jordan (finger) is expected to return for Wednesday's game against the Detroit Pistons. He's missed each of the last five games with a dislocated right middle finger. Jarrett Allen will see less playing time with Jordan back in the mix. Nicolas Claxton is going to lose the most playing time here […]

Kristaps Porzingis is Questionable Against Suns

Dallas Mavericks center Kristaps Porzingis (knee) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Phoenix Suns. It's the second game of a back-to-back set, so we'll see if Dallas decides to rest him in this one. He looked good on Monday, so we'll see if the Mavs decide to take the cautious approach. Willie […]

Bruno Fernando is Unlikely to Play on Tuesday

Atlanta Hawks center Bruno Fernando (calf) is not expected to play in Tuesday's game against the Toronto Raptors, according to head coach Lloyd Pierce. He was listed as questionable on Monday, but it sounds like he'll sit this one out due to a left calf strain. Alex Len (hip) is out as well, so the […]

Fantasy Basketball Injury News - Lineup Updates for Week 15

It is with heavy hearts that we're attempting to return to some semblance of normalcy after the shocking death of Kobe Bryant and eight others in a helicopter crash Sunday. It is really sobering to be thinking about fantasy basketball in light of such real-world tragedy. However, the show must go on, and there remains […]

Astros Choose Dusty Baker As Next Manager

The Houston Astros are expected to choose Dusty Baker as their next manager following the fallout from the sign-stealing scandal, according to a person familiar with the hiring. Baker's contract isn't officially finalized, but the 70-year-old three-time National League Manager of the Year is lined up to receive the job. He has guided four teams […]

Steven Stamkos Scores Twice Monday Night

Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos had two goals and right wing Nikita Kucherov bagged two assists in Monday's 3-2 overtime loss to Dallas. The Bolts took the lead in the game but then had to rely on a late Stamkos goal to get at least something from the match. His 20th goal of the […]

Jamie Benn Lifts Stars Past Lightning

Dallas Stars forward Jamie Benn notched two goals in Monday's matchup against the Lightning, helping the team to a 3-2 victory in overtime. Denis Gurianov opened the scoring for Dallas before Benn took over. Ben Bishop had 23 saves against his former team, taking his record for the season to 17-10-3. Benn had a miserable […]

Jakob Poeltl Notches Double-Double As Starter

San Antonio Spurs center Jakob Poeltl replaced LaMarcus Aldridge (thumb) in the starting lineup on Monday against Chicago and went on to produce his second double-double of the season with 16 points and a game-high 13 rebounds. He also had three blocks, while shooting 7-for-12 from the field and 2-for-8 from the charity stripe. The […]

Luke Kornet Picks Up Something Of Everything

Chicago Bulls forward/center Luke Kornet led all starters with a plus-18 rating on Monday against San Antonio, finishing a 110-109 win with 12 points, nine rebounds, three assists, one steal, and one block. He shot 4-for-10 from the field, including 2-for-5 from downtown. Kornet was promoted to the starting unit following injuries to Wendell Carter […]

Patrick Marleau Scores Two In Sharks Win

Veteran forward Patrick Marleau kicked off the second half of the season in a big way with two goals as the San Jose Sharks defeated the Anaheim Ducks by a score of 4-2. He now has 10 goals through 47 games. Stefan Noesen scored the other two goals for the Sharks, which doubled his season […]

Jack Hughes Nets Shootout Winner

The New Jersey Devils fired 53 shots at the Ottawa Senators’ net but needed a shootout winner from rookie Jack Hughes to take the two points by a final score of 4-3. Goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood earned the win by turning aside 35 of 38 shots. Playing in his first games since Jan. 11, Kyle Palmieri […]

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 15

The waiver wire is where leagues are won and lost. The draft is long past and now your rosters feel completely different if you are even moderately active. Players come and go due to poor performances and/or injury all the time. Staying on top of your needs is essential to winning matchups and grinding your […]

NBA Weekly Streamers for Week 15 (Jan 27 - Feb 2)

Every new week in fantasy NBA brings new rivals and new challenges. Each different than the one before, but with the same goal - to beat us in our matchup. Streaming helps us adapt to the new circumstances, overcome them as best possible, and ultimately reach our regular-season goal of reaching the playoffs. Each week […]

Deeper Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Adds (Week 15)

This is hard to write so I'll do my best. There's a cloud looming over the entire NBA community, and I only wish the impact was that minimal. There's nothing that can be said to make it better and it seems like the more we talk about it, the sadder the whole situation becomes. Through […]

Andre Drummond Stuffs Stat Sheet In Losing Effort

Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond did something on Monday night that his fantasy owners have grown accustomed to: stuff the stat sheet. The big man posted 15 points, eight rebounds, four assists, three steals and two blocks in 32 minutes of a loss to Cleveland. Drummond hit a minor bump in the road last week […]

Tristan Thompson Records Fifth Double-Double Of Month

Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson recorded 17 points, 11 rebounds and an assist in a 115-100 win over the Detroit Pistons on Monday. It's his fifth double-double and his fourth game shooting 70 percent from the field or better in January. Thompson has been a steady fantasy asset this year and a great source of […]

Nikola Vucevic Posts A Double-Double Against Miami

Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic was five of 15 in a loss to the Heat on Monday but still managed to finish with 13 points, 12 rebounds and four assists. Vucevic's efficiency has been a slight concern as of late, where the former All-Star big man has shot below 40.0 percent in each of Orlando's […]

Bam Adebayo Posts A Triple-Double Against Orlando

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo was stellar in a win over the Magic on Monday with 20 points on 10 of 16 shooting to go with 10 rebounds and 10 assists. The performance marked Adebayo's third triple-double of the season, tied for the sixth-most across the NBA. He continues to chug along in a breakout […]

Robin Lopez On Track To Return For Tuesday’s Game

Milwaukee Bucks center Robin Lopez has been absent from the past three contests due to an illness, but he was not listed on the team’s injury report for Tuesday’s outing against the Washington Wizards, which likely indicates that he will return to action. His production off the bench for Milwaukee has fluctuated wildly this season, […]

Alex Len, Deandre Bembry To Miss Tuesday’s Contest

Atlanta Hawks center Alex Len and shooting guard/small forward Deandre Bembry have both been ruled out for Tuesday’s game against the Toronto Raptors. Len, who is dealing with a strained right hip flexor, will be sidelined for the second consecutive contest, while Bembry, who is dealing with a right hand ailment, will miss his fourth […]

Nerlens Noel Cleared To Suit Up Monday

Oklahoma City Thunder center Nerlens Noel has been given the green light to take the floor for Monday’s contest against the Dallas Mavericks, as he will wear a protective mask in the wake of a fractured cheekbone that he sustained Friday. Despite having started three of the Thunder’s past four games, Noel is likely to […]

Enes Kanter is Ruled Out for Tuesday

Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter (hip) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Miami Heat. He is getting ruled out a full day in advance, so that's not a good sign going forward. Kanter could be sidelined for a few more games while he deals with his right hip contusion. Vincent Poirier and […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (1/27/20): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Before I begin, I would like to express my condolences to the family of Kobe Bryant and to those impacted by his passing. I am sure that everyone, whether you are a fan of the game or not, was devastated by the news, especially since it involved children. Without getting too melancholy or deep, take […]

Nerlens Noel is Questionable for Monday

Oklahoma City Thunder center Nerlens Noel (face) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. He's expected to be re-evaluated later this week, so he's likely closer to doubtful for this game. Steven Adams is good to go, so he might see more minutes here. Mike Muscala will be asked to back […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/27/20): NBA DFS Lineups

Before any discussion can be had concerning Monday’s six-game slate, it’s worth taking a moment of reflection to remember the life of Kobe Bryant, his daughter, Gianna, and that of the other families who were impacted by Sunday’s plane crash in California. For all who love basketball, for over two decades, Bryant was a preternatural […]