Pascal Siakam, Marc Gasol Questionable To Play Sunday

The Toronto Raptors could be receiving some much needed reinforcements for Sunday’s contest against the San Antonio Spurs with the duo of power forward Pascal Siakam and center Marc Gasol both receiving questionable designations. Head coach Nick Nurse wasn’t reassuring in his optimism concerning the status of either player, but their designation at least indicates […]

Isaiah Hartenstein Picks Up Nice Double-Double And Five Blocks

Houston Rockets center Isaiah Hartenstein had a big game on Saturday against the Timberwolves, finishing a 139-109 win with a nice 17-point, 15-rebound double-double and five blocks. He was a team-best plus-39 for the game, shooting 8-for-9 from the field and adding a pair of steals to his blocks on the defensive end as well. […]

Bradley Beal, Thomas Bryant Questionable To Play Sunday

The Washington Wizards could get back two key components of their roster for Sunday’s game versus the Utah Jazz in the duo of shooting guard Bradley Beal and center Thomas Bryant. Beal has missed each of the team’s past five games due to a leg injury, while Bryant has been on the shelf since Dec. […]

Anthony Davis To Miss Saturday’s Contest

Los Angeles Lakers power forward/center Anthony Davis been ruled out for Saturday’s game versus the Oklahoma City Thunder due to a back/glute injury. Kyle Kuzma will enter the starting five in his place and will likely see a considerable workload with LeBron James and Danny Green both also sidelined. Davis sustained a scary fall during […]

Jack Eichel Extends Point Streak With Pair Of Assists

Buffalo Sabres center Jack Eichel took his point streak to six games with a pair of assists in Saturday's 6-3 loss to Vancouver. Brandon Montour, Sam Reinhart, and Zemgus Girgensons scored for Buffalo, Rasmus Dahlin also had two assists. The Sabres are struggling to make the postseason again, but Eichel is doing everything humanly possible […]

Markieff Morris Cleared To Return For Saturday’s Contest

Detroit Pistons power forward/center Markieff Morris has been given the thumbs up to return to action for Saturday’s game versus the Chicago Bulls following a seven-game absence due to a foot injury. His return likely caps the fantasy value of both Sekou Doumbouya and Christian Wood, both of whom have seen increased minutes with Morris […]

Derrick Favors, J.J. Redick Ruled Out For Saturday

The New Orleans Pelicans will be severely short-handed for Saturday’s contest versus the Boston Celtics as the duo of power forward/center Derrick Favors and shooting guard J.J. Redick will join point guard Jrue Holiday on the sidelines. Favors departed Friday’s game with a hamstring injury, paving the way for rookie Jaxson Hayes to collect his […]

Colin White, Senators Fall Just Short in Comeback Effort

Ottawa Senators forward Colin White picked up a goal and an assist in Friday night's shootout loss to the Red Wings. White's two points erased Detroit's 2-0 lead in the second period, but neither team was able to notch another goal in regulation or overtime. The two-point night was the first multi-point night of the […]

Myles Turner Sets Season Highs With 27 Points, 14 Rebounds

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner became the focal point of the team’s frontcourt once Domantas Sabonis was ruled out just prior to tip-off, allowing Turner to turn in season highs in both scoring (27) and rebounding (14) during Friday’s win over the Chicago Bulls. The Bulls have been notoriously tossed around by opposing centers this […]

Jaxson Hayes Notches Second Straight Double-Double

New Orleans Pelicans center Jaxson Hayes was pressed into increased duty during Friday’s win over the New York Knicks after Derrick Favors departed early due to injury. Hayes’ 29 minutes of action led to his second consecutive double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds to his credit. Factoring in his 7-for-8 shooting performance and two […]

Taj Gibson Pours In Season-High 19 Points During Defeat

New York Knicks power forward/center Taj Gibson saw a larger role in the team’s offense during Friday’s loss to the New Orleans Pelicans with both Julius Randle and Marcus Morris unavailable. He finished a perfect 8-for-8 from the floor en route to a 19-point showing, which set a new season high. He also corralled eight […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (1/11/20): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Welcome to NBA Friday night. We have ten games on the board tonight with a ton of different options to pay up for. We're looking at Anthony Davis being questionable 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 (1/11/20): NBA DFS Lineups

Seven games total tonight, but only six on the main slate. With so few games, you have to throw common strategy out the window and take every factor into account. With fewer available options, you are going to see the same players picked throughout the night and failing to roster the guys that go off […]

Evgeni Malkin, Penguins Defeat Avalanche 4-3

Evgeni Malkin scored a goal and added an assist as the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Colorado Avalanche in overtime on Friday night by the score of 4-3. The veteran star center now has 13 points in his last 10 games. Bryan Rust continues to enjoy a breakout season. He also had a goal and an […]

John Collins Impresses With 15-Point, 15-Rebound Showing

Atlanta Hawks power forward/center John Collins played just 28 minutes during Friday’s loss to the Washington Wizards, but he took advantage of his time on the floor to collect 15 points and 15 rebounds, marking his fifth double-double of the season. In addition to his work on the glass, Collins also tied his season high […]

Martin Necas Scores 10th Goal In Friday's Win

Carolina Hurricanes forward Martin Necas buried his 10th goal of the season as his team defeated the visiting Arizona Coyotes 3-0 on Friday night in Raleigh. The talented rookie lit the lamp on a highlight-reel individual effort with just 10 seconds remaining in the second period - finishing a wrap-around on his backhand to provide […]

LaMarcus Aldridge Scores 21 With Five Triples

San Antonio Spurs center LaMarcus Aldridge scored 21 points with nine rebounds, five triples, three assists, and a block in a 134-121 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. Perhaps it's been Aldridge's New Year's Resolution to nail more threes because he's been on fire from beyond the arc lately. He's made 2.8 per game on 57.9 […]

Jonas Valanciunas Bounces Back With 21 Points

Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas scored 21 points with nine rebounds, three assists, one triple, and one block in a 134-121 victory over the San Antonio Spurs. It was a great bounceback effort from Valanciunas, who scored just four points in his last outing. The Lithuanian big man has quietly become an efficient three-point shooter, […]

Marvin Bagley To Miss Friday’s Contest

Sacramento Kings power forward/center Marvin Bagley has been ruled out for Friday’s game versus the Milwaukee Bucks due to a left foot injury. Bagley will miss his eighth consecutive game, joining fellow frontcourt member Richuan Holmes on the sidelines, which should pave the way for Dewayne Dedmon and Harry Giles to combine for the majority […]

Hassan Whiteside, Mario Hezonja Both Questionable For Saturday

Portland Trail Blazers center Hassan Whiteside and small/power forward Mario Hezonja have both been tagged as questionable for Saturday’s contest against the Milwaukee Bucks. Whiteside is dealing with an upper respiratory illness, while Hezonja has a lower back contusion. Each was able to suit up Thursday, but now has their status up in the air, […]

Domantas Sabonis Scratched From Starting Five Friday

Indiana Pacers power forward/center Domantas Sabonis will miss Friday’s game versus the Chicago Bulls due to left knee soreness. Sabonis was a late scratch, with his lineup likely to pave the way for Doug McDermott to see an increased role off the bench. Indiana will also be missing Malcolm Brogdon, leaving the team’s traditional regulars […]

Markieff Morris Questionable To Make Return For Saturday

Detroit Pistons power forward/center Markieff Morris could get back into action for Saturday’s game versus the Chicago Bulls after having missed the past seven contests due to a left foot sprain. Morris’ absence, combined with that of Blake Griffin’s, has paved the way for Christian Wood and rookie Sekou Doumbouya to see significant minutes in […]

Clint Capela Has Status Up In The Air For Saturday’s Game

Houston Rockets center Clint Capela has been given a questionable designation for Saturday’s contest versus the Minnesota Timberwolves due to a right heel contusion. Capela has already missed six games this season due to a variety of ailments, with his absence usually paving the way for Isaiah Hartenstein to see increased minutes. Capela logged the […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Questionable To Return For Saturday

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns has been tagged as questionable to play in Saturday’s contest versus the Houston Rockets due to a left knee sprain that has kept him sidelined for each of the past 12 games. Gorgui Dieng has seen an increased role in Towns’ absence and would likely figure to do so again […]

Willson Contreras Avoids Arbitration

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras avoided salary arbitration on Friday by agreeing to a one-year, $4.5 million deal. It was his first year of arbitration eligibility. Contreras sees a nice raise after hitting .272/.355/.533 with a career-high 24 home runs and 64 RBI in 105 games. It was a much-needed bounce-back performance after he hit […]

Gary Sanchez Settles With Yankees

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez avoided salary arbitration on Friday by agreeing to a one-year, $5 million deal, according to a source. It's a pretty big raise for Sanchez in his first year of arbitration eligibility. He played in just 106 games due to injuries in 2019 and hit .232/.316/.525 with a career-high 34 […]

Daniel Gafford Will Start on Friday

Chicago Bulls center Daniel Gafford will jump into the starting five for his first career start on Friday versus the Indiana Pacers. Wendell Carter Jr. (ankle) is going to be sidelined for a few weeks, so the Bulls will give Gafford a look. Thaddeus Young will head to the second unit, but could still have […]

Nerlens Noel Will Not Suit Up Saturday

Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Nerlens Noel (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. This marks the fourth game in a row that Noel has missed with a left ankle sprain. Head coach Billy Donovan said that Noel is improving, but is going to have him sit out at least […]

Robert Thomas Helps Lift Blues On Thursday

St. Louis Blues forward Robert Thomas posted his third three-point night of the 2019-2020 season on Thursday, helping lead his team to a 5-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres. The Ontario native opened the scoring just 4:47 into the contest and contributed two primary assists in both the first and final frame. The second-year NHL'er […]

Brewers, Omar Narvaez Avoid Arbitration

The Milwaukee Brewers and catcher Omar Narvaez avoided salary arbitration on Friday by agreeing to a one-year, $2.725 million deal. It was Narvaez's first season being eligible for arbitration. He'll essentially be replacing Yasmani Grandal as Milwaukee's backstop in 2020 after breaking out to the tune of a .278/.353/.460 slash line with 22 home runs, […]