Luka Doncic Scores 28 Points In Sunday's Loss
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic was 9-for-15-from the field and 9-for-14 from the line on Sunday against Sacramento to finish with 28 points. He also had nine assists, six rebounds, and one steal. His five turnovers looked ugly, but it was another strong effort from the rookie overall. Doncic's shot has been inconsistent this month, […]
Jalen Brunson (PG, DAL) - Week 10 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add In 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 3% of leagues ANALYSIS: With Dennis Smith Jr. (wrist) and J.J. Barea (ankle) both currently banged up and their short term availability in doubt, rookie guard Jalen Brunson looks to have some upside as a streaming option for fantasy owners. Brunson, who helped lead Villanova to the […]
De'Aaron Fox Pushes Kings Past Mavs
Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox ran the show late in the game on Sunday against Dallas, leading the team to a 120-113 win. He finished with 28 points, five assists, three rebounds, three steals, and one block, shooting 11-for-19 from the field and 6-for-6 from the line. Fox has started December in great form, […]
Emmanuel Mudiay Scores 18 Points In Loss
New York Knicks point guard Emmanuel Mudiay went for 18 points during Sunday’s loss to the Indiana Pacers, logging 30 minutes despite the return to the rotation of Trey Burke. Now that the Knicks have achieved relative full strength at the point guard spot, how the minutes will be divvied up between Mudiay, Burke and […]
Tomas Satoransky Logs 46 Minutes In Victory
Washington Wizards point/shooting guard Tomas Satoransky didn’t get much of a breather during Sunday’s regulation win over the Los Angeles Lakers, finishing with 46 of the game’s 48 minutes played. Without Kelly Oubre and Austin Rivers (on their way to Phoenix) or Trevor Ariza (on his way to Washington), Satoransky drew the start and just […]
John Wall Drops Season-High 40 Points In Win
Washington Wizards point guard John Wall put together a massive stat line during Sunday’s win over the Los Angeles Lakers, finishing with a season-high 40 points to go along with 14 assists, six rebounds, three steals and two blocks. The scoring explosion comes just over a week after he had a one-point outing against Cleveland […]
Delon Wright Scores Season-High 15 Points In The Start
Toronto Raptors guard Delon Wright got the starting nod with Kyle Lowry (thigh) and Fred Vanvleet (back) both sidelined for Sunday's tilt with the Denver Nuggets. Wright made the most of his opportunity as he registered 15 points on 6-for-12 shooting while dishing out four dimes with eight rebounds and a steal in 38 minutes. […]
Monte Morris Provides Boost Off The Bench On Sunday
Denver Nuggets guard Monte Morris continued his excellent play for his banged-up club on Sunday when he scored 12 points off the bench to help secure the win. Morris added four assists with four rebounds and two steals while connecting on 5-for-11 shooting on the night. Morris has stepped up as of late where he […]
Jamal Murray Leads Fourth Quarter Charge To Secure Win
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray scored 15 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter to help secure the comeback win over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday. Murray added five rebounds with four assists to go along with a steal and a block for his shorthanded squad. Murray made some big shots down the stretch, […]
Jrue Holiday Logs 22 Points In Sunday's Loss
New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday put up 22 points on 8-for-19 shooting, but it was not enough as his club lost by six points to the Miami Heat on Sunday. Holiday added six assists with two rebounds to go along with three steals and a block in 41 minutes of action. With the Pelicans […]
Damian Lillard Expected To Play Versus Clippers
Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (personal) missed practice on Sunday, although he is expected to play against the Clippers on Monday. This does not appear to mean to much of anything as the 28-year-old is expected to be back on the floor against LA. Assuming that he does play, Lillard is a must-start […]
Delon Wright And C.J. Miles Are In Starting Lineup
Toronto Raptors point guard/shooting guard Delon Wright and small forward/power forward C.J. Miles will be in the starting lineup versus the Nuggets on Sunday night. The Raptors are a little shorthanded for the contest with Kyle Lowry (thigh), Fred Vanvleet (back), Jonas Valanciunas (thumb) and Pascal Siakam (back) unavailable. Lowry, VanVleet, and Siakam are all […]
Trae Young Picks Up Ninth Double-Double
Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young recorded his ninth double-double of the year on Sunday, finishing a blowout loss to Brooklyn with 13 points and 10 assists. Hawks center Dewayne Dedmon also had a double-double in the game with 24 points and 12 rebounds. Young shot 4-for-10 from the field, including 1-for-2 from behind the […]
J.J. Barea To Sit Out Sunday's Game Against Kings
Dallas Mavericks point guard J.J. Barea (ankle) will not play against the Kings on Sunday. This is the second straight game that the 34-year-old will miss. With Dennis Smith Jr. (wrist) also out, Luka Doncic will operate the offense more often. Rookie Jalen Brunson, who has played well the past five games, is expected to […]
Spencer Dinwiddie Slows Down On Sunday
Brooklyn Nets point guard Spencer Dinwiddie wasn't able to continue his outstanding scoring spurt on Sunday against the Hawks, although he didn't play badly either, scoring 15 points on 3-for-8 shooting and dishing out five assists. Dinwiddie, who was 8-for-8 from the line, has been getting 30-plus minutes regularly lately, but it was a blowout […]
D'Angelo Russell Scores 32 Points Against Hawks
Brooklyn Nets point guard D'Angelo Russell had one of his best games of the season on Sunday against Atlanta, scoring 32 points in just 29 minutes. He shot 13-for-19 from the field, including 5-for-9 from downtown. Russell also had seven assists, six rebounds, and two steals. It was a great bounce-back effort after Russell had […]
Rajon Rondo Could Return This Week
Los Angeles Lakers point guard Rajon Rondo (hand) may be able to play on Friday against the Pelicans according to coach Luke Walton. This past week was the fourth week that Rondo has been out of the initial four-to-five week timetable. Lonzo Ball will take a big hit once Rondo does return, so fantasy owners […]
Dwyane Wade is Questionable on Sunday
Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (soreness) is questionable for Sunday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Wade sat out on Friday, so maybe he's rested enough to play on Sunday. Otherwise Tyler Johnson and Justise Winslow should benefit the most with Wade out. Johnson is an interesting DFS option with extended playing time.
Tyler Johnson is Probable on Sunday
Miami Heat guard Tyler Johnson (hip) is probable for Sunday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Johnson has played the last two games despite dealing with a hip issue. Goran Dragic (knee) is listed as out for Sunday, so Johnson would see increased playing time without Dragic in the rotation. Johnson is worth a look […]
Dennis Smith Jr. is Probable for Sunday
Dallas Mavericks guard Dennis Smith Jr. (wrist) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Sacramento Kings. He returned from a four game absence on Thursday, but he didn't shoot the ball. Smith should be able to play on Sunday, but he'll likely be a shaky DFS option while he's still bothered by the […]
Damyean Dotson Ruled Out on Sunday
New York Knicks guard Damyean Dotson (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Indiana Pacers. This will be Dotson's second straight game sidelined with right shoulder soreness. Frank Ntilikina (ankle), Trey Burke (knee), and Courtney Lee will see increased playing time on Sunday.
Derrick Rose Makes 11 of 16 Field Goal Attempts
Minnesota Timberwolves point guard/shooting guard Derrick Rose was on-fire as he made 11 of 16 shots from the field, including two of three from deep range, for 25 points in Saturday's loss to the Suns. The 30-year-old didn't do much else in the 33 minutes he was on the floor as he contributed just one […]
Frank Ntilikina, Trey Burke Will Play on Sunday
New York Knicks guards Frank Ntilikina (ankle) and Trey Burke (knee) will play in Sunday's game against the Indiana Pacers. Ntilikina left during Friday's contest, but it does not appear that the ankle injury is serious. Burke has missed the last six games due to an right MCL sprain. He'll return to his role as […]
Kemba Walker Scores Season-Low Four Points On Saturday
Charlotte Hornets point guard Kemba Walker couldn't get anything to drop on Saturday against the Lakers, scoring only four points on 2-for-12 shooting. He missed all five attempts from deep. Walker also finished with only three assists in 25 minutes. The Hornets got blown out, but that's not an excuse for such a poor performance, […]
LeBron James And Lonzo Ball Record Triple-Doubles Vs. Hornets
Los Angeles Lakers small forward LeBron James and point guard Lonzo Ball dominated the Hornets on Saturday, becoming the first pair of teammates to record a triple-double in the same game since Jason Kidd and Vince Carter managed it for the Nets on April 7, 2007. They are the first pair of Lakers teammates to […]
Kris Dunn Drops Season-High 24 Points In Win
Chicago Bulls point/shooting guard Kris Dunn went off with his minutes limit lifted Saturday against the San Antonio Spurs, finishing with a team-high 24 points on 11-for-19 shooting. Dunn also snatched seven rebounds and dished out three assists, drawing the start at the two-guard spot with Zach LaVine sidelined. With LaVine also on the shelf […]
Marcus Smart Knocks Down Season-High Five Threes
Boston Celtics point/shooting guard Marcus Smart hit a season-high five threes during Saturday’s loss to the Detroit Pistons, finishing with a season-high 21 points in his ninth start of the year. With Smart now in the starting five, he has seen his play ebb and flow a bit more, having gone scoreless in his previous […]
Matthew Dellavedova (PG/SG, CLE) - Week 10 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add In 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 2% of leagues ANALYSIS: After being traded back to the Cavaliers from Milwaukee along with John Henson in exchange for George Hill in a three-team deal including the Wizards, it has become apparent that the Cleveland fan-favorite Matthew Dellavedova is ready to start contributing immediately. Though he […]
Russell Westbrook Continues To Struggle With His Shot
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook connected on just four of 17 shooting, while just missing out on a triple-double in Sunday's win over the Clippers. Westbrook scored 13 points with 12 rebounds and nine assists with a huge six steals and three makes from three on the night. He is averaging a triple-double in […]
Kyrie Irving Drops Team-High 26 Points In Loss
Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving went for 26 points on 11-for-25 shooting during Saturday’s loss to the Detroit Pistons. Irving has now scored at least 20 points in seven of his last eight contests, also tying his season high in rebounds Saturday with eight, while adding four assists and three steals for a huge […]