Trevor Ariza Quiet Again In Game 5 Win

Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza attempted just four shots in his club's series-clinching win over the Utah Jazz. Ariza finished with just two points and six rebounds in 25 minutes in the win. Ariza struggled throughout this series, shooting just 40 percent from the floor and 31.8 percent from downtown to average just 6.4 points […]

P.J. Tucker Knocks Down Five Threes In Win

Houston Rockets forward P.J. Tucker filled the stat sheet in his club's series-clinching win over the Utah Jazz. Tucker continued his excellent play by connecting on seven of nine from the floor and five of seven from deep to finish with 19 points. He did not stop there by adding six boards, two assists and […]

Royce O'Neale Excellent In Loss

Utah Jazz shooting guard/small forward Royce O'Neale provided a great spark in a Game 5 loss to the Houston Rockets. The rookie was able to match his series high with 17 points on 6-for-10 shooting from the floor and was able add to three rebounds and a steal. O'Neale stepped up nicely in this series […]

Joe Ingles With Another Solid Game

Utah Jazz forward Joe Ingles was decent once again as his club was eliminated from the playoffs at the hands of the Houston Rockets. Ingles connected for 12 points while dishing out six dimes and grabbing five boards on the night. Ingles was great in this series, as he averaged 15.0 points, 5.4 rebounds and […]

Jae Crowder Struggles With Shot Once Again

Utah Jazz forward Jae Crowder once again struggled with his shot in Game 5 against the Houston Rockets. Crowder was able to connect on just 2-for-11 from the floor to finish with six points, but was able to add eight rebounds. Crowder went ice-cold in the series' final three games, connecting on just four of […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (5/8/18): NBA DFS Lineups

Tonight really isn't the greatest slate. Realistically, the entire second round of playoffs hasn't been that good in terms of DFS. It's been decent but the blowouts mess with decision making. With only two games that haven't offered up the most competition, choosing whether it will be a close game or a toss-up, now that […]

Rudy Gay is Undecided About Returning to San Antonio

San Antonio Spurs forward Rudy Gay has not decided whether or not he's going to pick up his player option for next season. He averaged 11.5 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 21.6 minutes with the Spurs this season. The player option is worth $8.8 million, but Gay could likely find a multiple-year deal […]

Trevor Ariza Quiet In Game 4

Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza was quiet in Game 4 as his squad was able to get the win. Ariza was a non factor as he connected on just two of his seven attempts from downtown to finish with only six points. Ariza did not add much else as he was able to only grab […]

Eric Gordon Scores Nine Points Off The Bench

Houston Rockets shooting guard Eric Gordon notched nine points off the bench in a 13-point win in Game 4. Gordon struggled from deep in this one, connecting on just 1-for-6 from downtown and did not add much else with just two assists with two rebounds. Gordon could not keep his hot streak going as he […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (5/7/18): NBA DFS Lineups

Top of the morning to you all and hopefully you are as excited as I am. We have two games with the stakes about as high as they can get and teams are fighting for reputation. Not going to lie I am absolutely loving all this minor league chaos going on and the narratives being […]

P.J. Tucker Continues Solid Play

Houston Rockets forward P.J. Tucker continued to do the dirty work in a 100-87 win over the Utah Jazz. Tucker provided 11 points, while connecting on 3-for-5 from downtown and also added seven boards with a block. Tucker's role changes from game to game depending on what the Rockets need out of him, as sometimes […]

Joe Ingles Plays Well In Loss

Utah Jazz forward Joe Ingles bounced back to have a nice line in his club's Game 4 Loss. Ingles finished with 15 points on 6-for-13 shooting and was able to haul down eight rebounds on the night. Ingles also distributed four assists with a steal to go along with just two turnovers. Other then in […]

Jae Crowder Struggles With Shot In Start

Utah Jazz forward Jae Crowder could not get his shot to drop in a 100-87 loss in Game 4 to the Houston Rockets. Crowder connected on just 1-for-11 from the floor to finish with just five points. Crowder was able to contribute elsewhere by grabbing five rebounds and notching two blocks with a steal. Crowder […]

Jaylen Brown Will Play on Monday

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (hamstring) will play in Game 4 against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday. However, Brown will remain on a minutes limit for Monday's contest. Brown played 29 minutes during Game 3, but that includes some playing time during overtime. He is expected to come off the bench on Monday, but could […]

Josh Richardson Wants to Be More Aggressive Next Season

Miami Heat guard/forward Josh Richardson said he wants to take the next step on offense by "being consistently aggressive." He admitted that he often deferred to Dwyane Wade on offense, but plans to be more involved next season. One of Richardson's goals this offseason is to improve his ball handling skills. Heat president Pat Riley […]

Justise Winslow Wants to Improve His Shooting This Offseason

Miami Heat forward Justise Winslow said that working on his shooting will be a point of emphasis this offseason. "I’d definitely say work on the mid-range, coming off pick and rolls, step and shoot, lock and loaded, be ready to attack," Winslow said. He has the ability to play multiple positions, but wants to play […]

FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (5/6/18): NBA DFS Lineups

After an exciting night on Saturday in the East, we head back West as the playoffs continue. All teams will look to make some key adjustments that will substantially impact our DFS selections on Sunday, so make sure that you do your homework as best you can. Don’t be an optimizer chump; do your homework […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (5/6/18): NBA DFS Lineups

There are only two games once again, which makes the slate somewhat difficult. There are a few players that are near must starts, but the majority aren't cheap. I'm going to focus on the best plays rather than the cheaper options. It may be a weird strategy, but I'm going with a "get the top […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (5/5/18): NBA DFS Lineups

The playoffs are here and we are looking at one of the best times of the year for the NBA. We have a two-game slate where we have two teams trying to get back into their series, so should be some close game In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy basketball lineup […]

FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (5/5/18): NBA DFS Lineups

Both series tonight have taken a turn for the worst when it comes to DFS. Both teams are head and shoulders ahead of their competition and anything can happen tonight. It is very likely we see narratives tonight that weren't there, and unsung heroes will be the saviors. There isn't but one superstar to really […]

Eric Gordon Provides Spark Off Bench

Houston Rockets shooting guard Eric Gordon was excellent off the bench, scoring 25 points in his club's Game 3 victory over the Utah Jazz. Gordon scored 17 of his 25 points in the first half and showed great improvement, knocking down eight of 13 of his shots after struggling in the first two games (5-for-22). […]

Royce O'Neale Scores 17 Points

Utah Jazz shooting guard/small forward Royce O'Neale scored 17 points in Game 2 against the Houston Rockets. O'Neale stepped up in this one, making seven of 10 from the floor with three makes from downtown. O'Neale also hauled down five rebounds and played some excellent defense on James Harden, as he has been the primary […]

Otto Porter Jr. Has Surgery on Leg

Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr. (leg) underwent a procedure on Friday, April 27, to address a build-up of blood flow in the area of his leg contusion. Porter was unable to finish out the playoff series against the Toronto Raptors. This issue should not be something that forces Porter to miss training camp. More […]

Dion Waiters Could Miss Training Camp

Miami Heat guard/forward Dion Waiters (ankle) might not be ready for training camp, according to Heat reporter Ira Winderman. Waiters had surgery in January to repair instability in his left ankle, The recovery time for that kind of surgery is six to nine months. "I'm not sure when, but he's going to be more than […]

Patrick McCaw Will Likely Miss Entire Postseason

Golden State Warriors guard/forward Patrick McCaw (back) is expected to miss four more weeks of action. It does not sound like McCaw is going to take the court during this postseason. He's making progress, but this is not the type of issue that he can play though. This does not mean too much for the […]

Robert Covington Bounces Back In Game 2

Philadelphia 76ers forward Robert Covington bounced back from his disappointing Game 1 performance to help lead his team to a Game 2 win. RoCo stuffed the stat sheet, scoring 22 points while grabbing nine boards with a couple assists. He was able to throw in two steals and also blocked two shots in this one. […]

FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (5/4/18): NBA DFS Lineups

How weird has this second round been? After most were thinking that the West would be two easy sweeps for the Rockets and Warriors (even though it is still likely for Golden State), the Cavs and Celtics are up two games in their respective second round matchups. Though a lot can change, things have been […]

Ben Simmons With One Point In Loss

Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Ben Simmons was outmatched in this one as his club lost Game 2 to the Boston Celtics. Simmons was held to one point on 0-for-4 shooting while adding seven assists to five turnovers. Celtics head coach Brad Stevens had his squad apply his effective plan and took the Aussie right out of […]

Jayson Tatum Records 21 Points In Win

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum recorded his fourth straight 20-plus point game in a victory in Game 2. Tatum scored 10 of his 21 points in the third quarter and connected on half of his 14 shot attempts. Tatum has put up 22.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 0.8 blocks and 0.8 steals on 45.9 […]

Jaylen Brown Comes Off Bench To Score 13 Points

Boston Celtics shooting guard/small forward Jaylen Brown returned from his Game 1 absence to produce 13 points in his club's come-from-behind win in Game 2. Brown looked good, knocking down five of 12 shots from the floor en route to 13 points while hauling down four rebounds and adding a steal on the night. Brown […]