Ben Simmons Posts Well-Rounded Line in Heartbreaker

Philadelphia 76ers point guard/forward Ben Simmons had a solid game against the Heat on Tuesday, scoring a serviceable 11 points on 4-for-9 shooting in the loss. He was his usual stat-stuffing self in the contest, helping his team out with six assists and six rebounds for his best efforts. He didn't come up with any […]

C.J. McCollum Quiet In Win

Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum couldn't get it going on Tuesday, shooting just 5-for-18 from the field for only 11 points. He also didn't hit a single three-pointer and also committed four turnovers, as owners were expecting a much better performance against a Kings team that ranks second to last in team defensive efficiency. This […]

Damian Lillard Money Again

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard showed why owners should take notice of him more on draft day, as he continues to produce first-round value year after year. Lillard had 26 points and 12 dimes to go along with four triples from beyond the arc on Tuesday night against the Kings. It's no coincidence […]

Goran Dragic Scores 21 Points In Win

After scoring only six points Saturday, Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic bounced back Tuesday night against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Dragon scored 21 points on 8-for-17 shooting with six assists and five rebounds. Dragic has been playing well at the offensive end as of late, scoring at least 18 points in four of his […]

Kelly Olynyk And Rodney McGruder Available Tuesday

Miami Heat forward/center Kelly Olynyk (shoulder) and guard Rodney McGruder (leg) are both available for Tuesday night's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Both are expected to come off the bench, but Olynyk will get limited minutes and it is unclear if McGruder will rejoin the rotation. Olynyk's return will take away minutes from big men […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (2/27/18): NBA DFS Lineups

Tuesday brings us another decent slate of six games, but be warned that most of the games tonight are in jeopardy of being blowouts. If there was one game to stack it's the Nuggets-Clippers. It's going to be a high-scoring contest and there is decent guard value spread out. Nikola Jokic, LeBron James, Joel Embiid, […]

Russell Westbrook Continues Poor Shooting

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook continued his shooting slump against the Orlando Magic on Monday night. He scored just eight points on a dreadful 3-for-12 shooting. Nonetheless, in typical Westbrook fashion, he did fill up the stat sheet in other ways with 12 rebounds, 11 assists and one steal. But Westbrook's poor shooting […]

Zach LaVine Will Start on Tuesday

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (rest) will start against the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday. He was forced to miss the front end of the back-to-back set on Monday against Brooklyn. The Bulls have said they won't allow LaVine to play in back-to-back sets this season. He is fully expected to suit up for the second […]

Chris Paul Leads Houston In Assists Against Jazz

Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul led the Rockets in assists in their win over the Utah Jazz on Monday night, passing for seven of them while turning the ball over just twice. Paul also scored 15 points on 5-for-13 shooting. He pulled down six rebounds and was one of three Rockets players that recorded […]

Rajon Rondo Dishes Out 12 Assists in Pelicans Win

New Orleans Pelicans point guard Rajon Rondo did a great job moving the rock in Monday's win over Phoenix, finishing with 12 assists in 36 minutes. It was his second consecutive game with 12 assists and he also led the team with a plus-18 rating. Rondo has had plenty of ups and downs this season, […]

Jrue Holiday Keeps Scoring Well

New Orleans Pelicans point guard Jrue Holiday had his sixth consecutive game with at least 20 points on Monday against the Suns, ending up with 20 points on 8-for-13 shooting. He also had seven assists, two steals and a block in 33 minutes on the court. Holiday has been especially good in the last five […]

J.J. Barea Scores 19 Points Off the Bench

Dallas Mavericks point guard J.J. Barea had to settle for a bench role in Monday's win over Indiana but still ended up playing a key part in the game with 19 points and nine assists in 26 minutes. He sank three of his five triples and shot 7-for-11 overall. Barea has been quietly awesome lately, […]

Kyrie Irving has Efficient Night in 25 Minutes

Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving had a very efficient night leading the Celtics to a much-needed win over the lowly Grizzlies. His 25 points came in just 25 minutes while shooting 8-for-13 from the field and 5-for-8 from downtown. This nice shooting night was capped by six rebounds and five assists. The Celtics had […]

Kyle Lowry Scores 20 Points in Just 24 Minutes

Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry got hot from three-point land on Monday, scoring all six of his 10 attempts from beyond the arc to finish with 20 points against the Pistons. Lowry didn't post any defensive stats in this one, but did help out with six rebounds and four assists in his 24 minutes […]

Tyreke Evans Ruled Out on Monday

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Tyreke Evans (ribs) has been ruled out of Monday's game against the Boston Celtics. An MRI revealed slight cartilage damage, but Evans is considered day-to-day. "We're not expecting it to be a long absence," coach J.B. Bickerstaff said. Andrew Harrison is expected to see a higher usage rate without Evans on the […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (2/26/18): NBA DFS Lineups

Since I have taken over the Monday and Tuesday Draftkings articles, we'll start strong. First off, stacking the Pelicans-Suns game will be your best bet, especially going in on Anthony Davis. The Pelicans are one of three teams on the second night of a back-to-back, the Pistons and Rockets being the others, but Davis is […]

John Henson Blocks Two Shots Against Pelicans

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center John Henson played well in the 123-121 narrow overtime loss to the Pelicans. Henson played 27 minutes on Sunday, scoring 12 points on 5-for-7 shooting from the field. He was busy elsewhere as well, finishing things up with seven boards and two blocks. After speculation that center Tyler Zeller would see a […]

Chris Paul Scores 23 Points In Victory

Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul scored 23 points on 6-for-14 shooting to go along with his five rebounds, six assists, two steals and two treys in a big win over the Denver Nuggets. Paul's assist averages have gone down from previous years, which is expected due to the presence of James Harden. However, Paul […]

James Harden Schools Nuggets In Win

Houston Rockets guard James Harden was incredible on Sunday, dropping 41 points on 11-for-20 shooting to go along with eight rebounds, seven assists and one steal in a 119-114 win over the Denver Nuggets. He also shot 6-for-10 from beyond the arc and 13-for-16 from the charity stripe to round out his stat line. Harden […]

Ben Simmons Flirts With a Triple-Double on Sunday

Philadelphia 76ers point guard/forward Ben Simmons capped off his week with another stat-stuffing performance on Sunday, scoring a modest 16 points on 6-for-12 shooting with a lot of supporting stats as well. Simmons was active on defense in this one, posting both one block and one steal in his team-high 36 minutes, while putting in […]

Patty Mills Scores 11 Points In Second Consecutive Start

San Antonio Spurs point guard Patty Mills logged 35 minutes in a second consecutive start on Sunday against Cleveland, finishing with 11 points on 3-for-9 shooting. The 29-year-old Aussie also had five assists with just a single turnover. The Spurs ended a four-game skid with Mills in the starting five and Danny Green coming off […]

Dejounte Murray Does It All In Spurs Win

San Antonio Spurs point guard Dejounte Murray played a key role in Sunday's win over Cleveland, as he led the team with a plus-17 plus/minus while scoring 13 points on 5-for-12 shooting and adding nine rebounds, five assists, four steals and three blocks in 34 minutes without committing a single turnover. The 21-year-old now has […]

Avery Bradley Out 1-3 Weeks

Los Angeles Clippers guard Avery Bradley (groin) will miss the next one to three weeks of action. Head coach Doc Rivers does not know exactly when Bradley will return, but said he'll out be "a while." Milos Teodosic, Tyrone Wallace and Austin Rivers will split the minutes with Bradley sidelined. Teodosic and Rivers are worth […]

Zach LaVine Won't Play in Back-to-Back Sets

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (knee) will not play in back-to-back sets for the reminder of the season. The Bulls will continue to be cautious with LaVine as his knee recovers. This move also improves the chances of the Bulls landing a higher pick in the upcoming draft. The Bulls have four more back-to-back sets, […]

Eric Bledsoe is Probable for Sunday

Milwaukee Bucks guard Eric Bledsoe (wrist) is probable for Sunday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Head coach Joe Prunty is listing Bledsoe as probable, but he is technically a game-time call for Sunday. He's expected to be out there barring any setbacks during warmups. Owners should check back before tip-off, but Bledsoe is expected […]

Yogi Ferrell Shines in Loss to Jazz

Dallas Mavericks guard Yogi Ferrell provided a good spark off the bench in Saturday's loss to Utah, finishing with 13 points on 5-for-11 shooting, and even ending up leading the team with 35 minutes on the floor. Ferrell, who shot 3-for-6 from deep, also recorded five rebounds and four assists. He finished scoreless in the […]

Dennis Smith Jr. Awful Against Utah

Dallas Mavericks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. had a shocker against Utah on Saturday, finishing with just seven points and no assists with five turnovers. He missed all four attempts from deep and shot 2-for-11 overall. Smith Jr. has been really disappointing since the All-Star break, as he's combined for only 20 points in two […]

Andrew Harrison Scores Team-Leading 17 Points

Memphis Grizzlies guard Andrew Harrison ended up as the team's leading scorer in Saturday's 115-89 loss to Miami, finishing with 17 points on 7-for-13 shooting. Marc Gasol (rest) and Tyreke Evans (ribs) didn't play, which helped increase Harrison's usage rate and points tally. He also had six assists and four rebounds in 28 minutes of […]

J.J. Barea Leads Mavericks In Scoring Against Jazz

Dallas Mavericks point guard J.J. Barea led his team in scoring on Saturday night with 17 points, but it wasn't enough to get Dallas the victory over the Utah Jazz. Barea made eight of his 17 shot attempts and also dished out 12 assists. He also pulled down three rebounds and had a steal. Barea […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (2/25/18): NBA DFS Lineups

There are a few games today, but DraftKings broke them up into two different slates. This article will be focusing around the games at 8 PM, as that is seen as the "featured" slate on DraftKings. There will be limited options, so I'll be trying to find some values and top plays here. In this […]