LeBron James Starts 18th Season With 22-Point Performance
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James led the team with 22 points in Tuesday's 116-109 loss to the Clippers, shooting 7-for-17 from the field and 3-for-8 from downtown. He also had five rebounds and five assists while ending up as the team's only starter with a positive plus/minus. LeBron hurt his ankle in the second […]
Paul George Scores Game-High 33 Points In Season Opener
Los Angeles Clippers guard/forward Paul George led all scorers with 33 points in Tuesday's season opener against the Lakers. He scored 26 second-half points to help the Clippers to a 116-109 win. George shot an outstanding 13-for-18 from the field and 5-for-8 from beyond the arc. He also had six rebounds, three assists, and one […]
Kevin Durant Shines In Debut
Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant finished with 22 points, five boards, and three assists during the massive win over the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night. He was also sound on the defensive end, adding three steals and a block. The former MVP appeared to show no signs of the injured Achilles suffered during the […]
Thaddeus Young Will Miss Wednesday’s Season Opener
Chicago Bulls small/power forward Thaddeus Young (leg) has been listed as out for Wednesday's contest versus Atlanta, and he could miss much more time than that, as he is without a timetable to return to game action. Young was unlikely to reprise a considerable role in the frontcourt out of the gates in 2020, but […]
Keldon Johnson Says He’ll Play In Wednesday’s Opener
San Antonio Spurs shooting guard/small forward Keldon Johnson (foot) said Tuesday that he would be ready to take the floor for Wednesday's season opener against the Grizzlies. Johnson saw action in just 17 games last season, but averaged 9.1 points across 17.7 minutes per contest. The Spurs have distributed minutes plentifully across their backcourt over […]
Kevin Porter Jr. Headlines Cavs Bench Players Out Wednesday
The Cleveland Cavaliers' second unit will be severely short-handed during Wednesday's season opener versus Charlotte as shooting guard/small forward Kevin Porter Jr. (personal) and point guards Matthew Dellavedova (concussion) and Dante Exum (hip) will all miss the contest. Darius Garland and Collin Sexton will be the team's only active point guards, meaning that the duo […]
Ben McLemore Will Sit Out At Least Wednesday’s Contest
Houston Rockets shooting guard/small forward Ben McLemore has been ruled out for Wednesday's season opener against Oklahoma City. McLemore is self-isolating under the league's COVID-19 protocols, making his return to action uncertain. His absence should give Eric Gordon an uptick in potential usage among the second unit, while Danuel House Jr. could also absorb some looks […]
Norman Powell Draws Questionable Tag For Wednesday’s Game
Toronto Raptors shooting guard/small forward Norman Powell is questionable to play in Wednesday's contest versus the Pelicans because he is set to undergo further COVID-19 testing before tip-off. Fantasy managers can prepare for this to be a continuous cycle for most of the regular season, with little knowledge able to be gleaned as to Powell's status […]
Chicago Lists Patrick Williams As Probable Starter Wednesday
Chicago Bulls small/power forward Patrick Williams took first-team reps during Tuesday's practice and has since been listed as a starter among the team's game notes for Wednesday's contest versus Atlanta. Williams was selected with the fourth overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft and has quickly ascended the depth chart due to his impressive athleticism. […]
Spencer Dinwiddie Starts Tuesday; Caris Levert Leads Bench Unit
Brooklyn Nets point/shooting guard Spencer Dinwiddie will start at the two-guard spot for Tuesday's season opener versus Golden State with Caris Levert set to come off the bench. The move stays in line with how head coach Steve Nash had been deploying his group during the preseason, but is a pivot away from years past […]
NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for December 22nd
The NBA is back in our lives and so is the daily grind of NBA DFS! Welcome back to our premium cheat sheet for the 2020-2021 season, where you'll find our experts' favorite plays for every slate and sample lineups, too! Since we only have two games on opening night, I'll be going game-by-game and […]
Rui Hachimura Sidelined At Least Three Weeks
Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura (eyes) will not be able to suit up for the season opener. In fact, Hachimura is going to be sidelined at least three weeks with conjunctivitis in both eyes. It's a shame to hear that since Hachimura was expected to have a big role in Washington. Deni Avdija and Troy […]
Gordon Hayward Will Play In Season Opener
Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward (finger) will suit up for the season opener on Wednesday. Hayward was able to get through a full practice on Monday and Tuesday. It doesn't sound like his finger is fully healed, but Hayward will be able to play through the issue. Fantasy managers should feel confident that this finger […]
Danuel House Named Starting Small Forward
Houston Rockets forward Danuel House Jr. will be joining the starting five to begin the regular season. He'll start alongside John Wall, James Harden, P.J. Tucker, and Christian Wood with this revamped starting five. House was an underrated fantasy option last season, so hopefully that will remain the case. Fantasy managers should consider rostering House […]
Jonathan Isaac Gets Paid By Magic
Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (knee) agreed to a four-year, $80 million extension with the organization. He was limited by injuries last season but still averaged 11.9 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.6 steals and 2.3 blocks through 34 games. Sadly, Isaac will not play this season due to a torn ACL. Nonetheless, the Magic […]
T.J. Warren Expected To Play In Season Opener
Indiana Pacers forward T.J. Warren (foot) is expected to suit up for the regular season opener on Wednesday. There was some concern that Warren would be unable to suit up due to plantar fasciitis. However, he was able to get through full contact practice on Sunday, which is a great sign. There is a chance […]
NBA Forwards - Draft Sleepers for Fantasy Basketball
With preseason underway and the season right around the corner, I am sure you are checking every box score and scouring the lineups for each team as much as I am. As always, be sure to stay on top of it all in some of our guides! In this article, we will take a lot […]
Gordon Hayward Could Be Sidelined For Season Opener
Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward (finger) is not going to suit up for the preseason finale on Saturday. He remains day-to-day with a fractured finger, so it's unclear if he'll be ready for the regular season opener. The good news is, Hayward was able to do some ball handling and shooting on Friday. Miles Bridges […]
Dillon Brooks Could Sit Out Saturday
Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's preseason matchup against the Atlanta Hawks. He looked fantastic on Wednesday, knocking down 10 field goals and finishing with 24 points. It appears he's a lock for the starting five, so it's doubtful he'd play much on Saturday anyway. Fantasy managers should feel […]
Shop the Sales: UDFA Who Could Find Quick Success
It's funny that every year at the NBA Draft, once the end of the guaranteed money and live appearances arrives at the end of the first round, everybody tunes out and refers to the 60th pick as "Mr.Irrelevant". That's not very accurate though, is it? Speaking historically, the title of "Mr.Irrelevant" could just as easily […]
Shop the Sales: 2nd Rounders Who Could Find Quick Success
It's funny that every year at the NBA Draft, once the end of the guaranteed money and live appearances arrives at the end of the first round, everybody tunes out and refers to the 60th pick as "Mr.Irrelevant". That's not very accurate though, is it? Speaking historically, the title of "Mr.Irrelevant" could just as easily […]
Giannis Antetokounmpo Agrees To Five-Year Extension
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo agreed to a five-year extension on Tuesday to remain with the team. The deal is worth $228.2 million and is the largest in league history. The reigning MVP averaged a career-high 29.5 points and 13.6 boards during the COVID-ridden 2019-2020 campaign. He is expected to be one of the first […]
Josh Hart Expected To Have Significant Role
New Orleans Pelicans forward Josh Hart could play a significant role in the rotation this season, according to head coach Stan Van Gundy. Hart averaged 10.1 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 1.7 assists last season. The Pelicans don't have much depth behind Brandon Ingram, so Hart should see plenty of minutes. He should be a sneaky […]
Rodney Hood Likely Limited To Start The Season
Portland Trail Blazers forward Rodney Hood (Achilles) is expected to be under a minutes restriction to begin the season. This is not surprising news considering Hood is working his way back from an Achilles tear. He'll be competing with Derrick Jones Jr., Carmelo Anthony, and Gary Trent Jr. for playing time this season. It's tough […]
Eric Paschall Will Need To Play Off The Ball
Golden State Warriors forward Eric Paschall will need to play off the ball if he wants to earn significant minutes this season, according to head coach Steve Kerr. He played well for the Warriors last season, but they were missing major pieces of their rotation. He averaged 14.0 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.1 assists per […]
T.J. Warren Could Miss Multiple Weeks
Indiana Pacers forward T.J. Warren (foot) is expected to be sidelined for multiple weeks. He is dealing with plantar fasciitis in his right foot, so his timetable is unclear right now. Warren was a star during the bubble last season, but is in danger of missing the beginning of the regular season. Justin Holiday would […]
Paul George Gets Maximum Extension From Clippers
Los Angeles Clippers and forward Paul George have come to terms on a five-year, $226 million maximum extension. This deal had to happen after they gave up a massive haul in order to get George last offseason. George had the option of opting out of his final year and heading to free agency next summer. […]
Will Barton Goes Through Live Drills
Denver Nuggets forward Will Barton (knee) was able to participate in live drills on Thursday. However, he's listed as doubtful for the preseason opener against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday. The team is going to be cautious with Barton after he missed the entire postseason run. He should be healthy by the start of […]
Deni Avdija Suffers Minor Injury On Tuesday
Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (knee) was limited during Tuesday's practice, but he is expected to be fine, according to head coach Scott Brooks. It appears the team is limiting him as a precaution. Fantasy owners shouldn't be worried that Avdija will sit out to begin the season. Brooks mentioned that multiple players could start […]
Bojan Bogdanovic Expects To Play Opening Night
Utah Jazz forward Bojan Bogdanovic (wrist) says that he is feeling better and is expected to suit up for the season opener. "I'm feeling way better, playing 5-on-5," said Bogdanovic following Tuesday's practice. Bogdanovic mentioned that he is still feeling soreness in his wrist, but has been able to go through full contact practices. It […]