Tyus Jones (PG, MIN) - Week 12 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In Standard Leagues OWNED IN: 21% of leagues ANALYSIS: An NCAA national champion with Duke three years ago, Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Tyus Jones has been thrust into the starting lineup following Jeff Teague’s injury. The 29-year-old may miss up to a month with a sprained left knee. As a result, Jones has been […]

Ish Smith (PG, DET) - Week 12 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In Standard Leagues OWNED IN: 42% of leagues ANALYSIS: Currently sixth in the Eastern Conference playoff standings, the Detroit Pistons were dealt a considerable blow when starting point guard Reggie Jackson went down with an ankle sprain. He’s not expected back until after the All-Star break, meaning backup Ish Smith has been catapulted to […]

Chris Paul Productive Against Warriors

Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul was efficient despite his team falling to Golden State on Thursday night. Paul played a productive 36 minutes, totaling 28 points on 10-for-21 from the field. He was also accurate from behind the arc, going 5-for-10 in the absence of guard James Harden (hamstring) in the loss. He came […]

Stephen Curry Shines Against Rockets

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry played well against the Rockets. Curry would finish the game with 29 points, shooting 10-for-20 from the field and 4-for-10 from deep. He also contributed nine rebounds and dished out five assists, leaving his mark on the James Harden-less Houston team. Despite health issues this season, Curry is still […]

Austin Rivers To Be Re-Evaluated In Two Weeks

Los Angeles Clippers guard Austin Rivers (heel) will miss Thursday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder after further testing revealed a bruised right heel. The Clippers announced Rivers would be re-evaluated in two weeks. In the absence of Rivers, C.J. Williams will likely continue to start while Milos Teodosic and Lou Williams will be the […]

Austin Rivers is Questionable on Thursday

Los Angeles Clippers guard/forward Austin Rivers (Achilles) is questionable to play against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday. Rivers has been working out the past couple of days and dealt with discomfort in his foot. Head coach Doc Rivers is considering sending him to another physician to get Rivers re-evaluated. The Clippers listed Rivers as questionable […]

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 […]

Justin Holiday Drains Six from Deep

Chicago Bulls guard Justin Holiday was productive despite his team falling to the Toronto Raptors. Holiday played 39 minutes, scoring 26 points. He was accurate from both the field and from deep, going 7-for-10 from the field and 6-for-9 from deep to finish out the night. He also contributed in other areas slightly, but his […]

Patty Mills Drops 26 Points In Loss to 76ers

San Antonio Spurs point guard Patty Mills recorded 26 points on 7-for-17 shooting in a 112-106 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. He knocked down four treys and went 8-for-8 from the line to round out his strong performance. With most of the starters resting for the Spurs, Mills was free to run the offense and […]

Spencer Dinwiddie Drops 26 Points, Including Game-Winner

Brooklyn Nets point guard Spencer Dinwiddie came back to life at the right time, as he almost single-handedly beat the Minnesota Timberwolves. He scored 26 points, which included a game-winning jumper in addition to dishing out nine assists. Dinwiddie has been very quiet recently, as he hasn’t scored more than 12 points in any of […]

Ben Simmons Scores 26 Points In Win

Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Ben Simmons dropped 26 points en route to beating the San Antonio Spurs. Over the last couple of games, Simmons has been attacking the hoop with a purpose and has seen dividends, as he got to shoot 15 times from the free throw line, though it hasn’t come without a cost, as he’s shooting […]

Chris Paul Dishes Out 13 Assists

Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul dished out 13 assists to go along with his seven rebounds, two steals and eight points in a blowout win against the Orlando Magic. Paul missed many easy shots on Wednesday, so owners will need to be concerned with his poor field goal percentage. With guard James Harden (hamstring) […]

Jarrett Jack Puts up Another Solid Performance

New York Knicks point guard Jarrett Jack was decent again on Wednesday, scoring 10 points with four assists in 27 minutes against the Wizards. He didn't do a whole lot else, but with the low expectations of the veteran, this was a fine performance, even with the four turnovers that he committed. This makes three straight […]

Kyrie Irving Struggles with Shot Against Cavs

Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving was all set to go off on his former team on Wednesday but couldn't find his shot in his 28 minutes of play. Irving missed all five attempts from deep and scored a weak 11 points on 5-for-14 shooting from the field in the win. He was active on the […]

Terry Rozier Stays Hot for 20 Points on Wednesday

Boston Celtics guard Terry Rozier got the job done on Wednesday, finishing with an effective 20 points on 8-for-12 shooting, including 4-for-6 coming from downtown. He had a team-high four turnovers but made up for it with his activity elsewhere. Rozier also swatted one shot against the Cavs while racking up four rebounds and three […]

Marcus Smart Shows Out Against the Cavs

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart was very active in the win against Cleveland, going 6-for-14 from the field and nailing three treys on his way to 15 points. Smart was his usual tenacious self on defense, but only came away with one steal in this one. He also pitched in with four boards and four […]

Goran Dragic Notches First Double-Double of Season

Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic posted his first double-double of the season in Wednesday night's win against the Detroit Pistons. Dragic finished the night with 24 points on 9-for-19 shooting with 13 assists and five rebounds in 37 minutes. Dragic has now put in back-to-back games of more than 20 points after not scoring […]

Will Barton Listed As Active

Denver Nuggets guard Will Barton (illness) is active for Wednesday night's game against the Phoenix Suns. Barton was a game-time decision with an illness, but feels good to go after going through warmups. Season-long owners can feel confident activating Barton, however, he may be a risky option in DFS. If Barton is limited at all […]

Avery Bradley Will Play Wednesday

Detroit Pistons guard Avery Bradley (groin) will play against the Miami Heat on Wednesday. Bradley has missed the last seven games with a groin issue. It's safe to assume that Bradley will be working with some sort of minutes limit on Wednesday. Anthony Tolliver is expected to head back to the bench and play with […]

Isaiah Thomas Won't Play on Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Isaiah Thomas (rest) won't play against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday. Thomas made his season debut on Tuesday, scoring 17 points ( six of 12 field goals, two of four free throws) in his Cleveland debut. He added three assists, three triples and two turnovers in 19 minutes against the Blazers. He will […]

Dennis Schroder Struggles in Phoenix

Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder couldn't get it going against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night. Though he scored 20 points, he struggled shooting the ball, going 7-for-17 from the field and 1-for-5 from deep. He did manage to dish out five assists but had ball-control issues, turning it over five times in the narrow […]

Jarrett Jack Plays Well Again on Tuesday

New York Knicks point guard Jarrett Jack got it going on Tuesday, as rookie guard Frank Ntilikina looked overly tentative early in the game. Jack made the most of his opportunity with 10 points on some lackluster shooting (3-for-10). The veteran made an impact elsewhere, however, dishing out five assists and pulling down four boards […]

Damian Lillard Returns From Injury

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard may have missed the previous five games due to injury, but he had a solid game back Tuesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Lillard scored 25 points, shooting 8-for-15 from the floor, with six of those made shots coming from three-point range. Lillard also chipped in with six assists […]

Austin Rivers Will Sit Out Again

Los Angeles Clippers guard Austin Rivers (Achilles) has been officially ruled out of Tuesday night's contest against the Memphis Grizzlies. Rivers has been battling a sore Achilles and will undergo another exam, according to head coach Doc Rivers. In his absence, the Clippers will start rookie guard C.J. Williams while guards Milos Teodosic and Lou […]

Kevin Love Good To Go Tuesday

Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Kevin Love (illness) confirmed he will play Tuesday night against the Portland Trail Blazers. Love missed the morning shootaround with an illness and was listed as questionable to play Tuesday, but will not miss any time. It will be interesting to see how Love coexists with point guard Isaiah Thomas (hip) making […]

Ron Baker Ruled Out on Tuesday

New York Knicks guard Ron Baker (eye) has been ruled out of Tuesday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. Baker suffered the injury when trying to contest a dunk by Anthony Davis in Saturday's victory over the Pelicans. He'll be fitted for a mask, and he's considered day-to-day. Clint Capela only missed two games with […]

Frank Mason Expected to Miss One Week

Sacramento Kings point guard Frank Mason III (heel) is expected to miss roughly one week. That means Mason has been ruled out of Tuesday's matchup against the Charlotte Hornets, and could be out longer than one week. The Kings don't have much of a reason to rush Mason back to the court. George Hill and […]

De'Aaron Fox is Available on Tuesday

Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox (quadriceps) is available to play against the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday. Fox isn't guaranteed to be out there, but he will be available and has a decent chance of getting on the court Tuesday night. Frank Mason III (heel) is out, which makes Sacramento thin at the point guard […]

Markelle Fultz in Final Stages of His Return

Philadelphia 76ers guard Markelle Fultz (shoulder) is in the final stages of his return-to-play program. Fultz will ramp up his activities at practice and his conditioning work will increase. The Sixers have not yet announced a timetable, but Fultz is getting close. T.J. McConnell and Jerryd Bayless will lose playing time and value once Fultz […]

Isaiah Thomas to Make Season Debut on Tuesday

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Isaiah Thomas (hip) will make his long-awaited return on Tuesday against the Portland Trail Blazers. Don't bother using Thomas in DFS right away, as he's only expected to play eight to 12 minutes on Tuesday. The Cavs will have restrictions on Thomas over the next few weeks. He's not expected to […]