LeBron James Dominates Charlotte On Wednesday
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James did it again Wednesday night against the Charlotte Hornets. After a subpar-for-his-standards Monday, James bounced back with 41 points on 14-for-26 shooting, 10 rebounds, eight assists and four three-pointers in 37 minutes. The King had another MVP-type performance, leading his team to a blowout win, and he continues making his […]
Marcus Morris Won't Play Wednesday
Boston Celtics forward Marcus Morris (ankle) will not play against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday. Morris said he "could be out a couple days" after he suffered an ankle injury in Monday's win over Phoenix. He went to the locker room after landing on Troy Daniels' foot and Morris did not return to the contest. […]
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist Questionable Against Cavs
Charlotte Hornets small forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (illness) is questionable for Wednesday's contest against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He reportedly has food poisoning and did not participate in shootaround. MKG has been tough to own this season and has struggled heavily since February. He should be left on the waiver wire in most fantasy leagues right now. […]
Courtney Lee is Questionable Against Sixers
New York Knicks guard/forward Courtney Lee (foot) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. He's seen his role decrease heavily in the second half of the season. Lee is averaging 6.0 points, 1.1 rebounds and 1.1 assists over his last eight contests. He goes from seeing minutes in the 30s to minutes in […]
Harrison Barnes Leads Dallas With 20 Points Against Kings
Dallas Mavericks small forward Harrison Barnes scored a team-high 20 points in Tuesday's win over the Kings. Barnes, who hit the 20-point mark for the fourth time in six games and who has at least 18 points in all of those outings, went 6-for-12 from the field and also added five rebounds and six assists. […]
Josh Richardson Puts Up 15 Points Against Cleveland
Miami Heat small forward Josh Richardson had his sixth consecutive outing with double-digit points in Tuesday's win over the Cavaliers. Richardson finished with 15 points on 6-for-13 shooting. He also grabbed seven rebounds and had a pair of steals. The Heat play the Bulls on Thursday, a team that ranks near the bottom in most […]
LeBron James Doesn't Have Great Night Against Miami
Cleveland Cavaliers small forward LeBron James didn't play his best in Tuesday's loss to the Miami Heat, finishing with 18 points on 7-for-18 shooting. He missed all four of his three-point attempts. James also grabbed six rebounds and dished out seven assists. He'll look to get back on track Wednesday against the Hornets, who James […]
Al-Farouq Aminu Notches Double-Double Versus New Orleans
Portland Trail Blazers forward Al-Farouq Aminu recorded his second double-double in the last three games on Tuesday, as he scored 10 points and picked up 10 rebounds against the Pelicans. It was actually a rough night for him, as he shot just 3-for-13 from the floor, missing eight of 10 attempts from downtown, but he […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (3/28/18): NBA DFS Lineups
We have an eight game slate and there are some interesting options across the board. Not a ton of injuries as of right now, so lineup construction should be pretty straight forward, which could make it difficult to get some of the bigger name players into the same lineup. In this article, I will be providing […]
Trevor Ariza Comes Away With Four Steals in Blowout Win
Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza had a nice boost in usage on Tuesday with James Harden and Clint Capela both resting for the easy matchup against Chicago. Ariza drained four triples in the game, scoring 21 points on 6-for-12 shots in the win. He did his due diligence on the defensive end as well, swiping […]
Gerald Green Goes for 14 Points Off the Bench
Houston Rockets guard/forward Gerald Green helped fill the void with James Harden (rest) resting on Tuesday, dropping 14 points on the Bulls while draining one triple in the contest. He struggled with his shot, though, going just 4-for-14 in the win. On a positive note, Green did rebound the ball well, coming down with seven […]
Joe Johnson Scores 10 Points on Tuesday
Houston Rockets guard/forward Joe Johnson managed to make his presence known on Tuesday night, scoring 10 points against the Bulls while shooting 4-for-9 in the winning effort. Johnson even found his teammates with a few timely looks in this one as well, going home with five assists while pulling down two rebounds also. ISO Joe's […]
Denzel Valentine Plays a Team-High 29 Minutes Against the Rockets
Chicago Bulls guard/forward Denzel Valentine looked decent on Tuesday night, scoring 12 points against the Rockets while shooting 5-for-12 from the field and connecting on two shots from deep for his best efforts. Valentine also helped out with four rebounds, three assists and two steals in this one while fumbling the ball for three turnovers […]
Jeff Green Back In The Starting Lineup Tuesday
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Jeff Green (illness) will return to the starting lineup Tuesday against the Miami Heat. Green missed just one game with an illness and there was speculation Larry Nance Jr. would steal the starting forward role. However, Green's return will push Nance to the second unit as a small-ball center behind Kevin Love. […]
Tyrone Wallace Available on Tuesday
Los Angeles Clippers guard/forward Tyrone Wallace (foot) is available to play against the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday. The Clippers are expected to bring Wallace and C.J. Williams back into the rotation. Wallace could be the best option at shooting guard for the Clippers right now. He has not played since late February, but was averaging […]
Nikola Mirotic is Questionable Tuesday
New Orleans Pelicans forward Nikola Mirotic (hip) is listed as questionable against the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday. He missed Saturday's game versus the Houston Rockets, but that may have been precautionary. Darius Miller, Cheick Diallo and Emeka Okafor would see increased playing time if Mirotic sits out again. Owners will need to check back […]
Denzel Valentine is "50/50" to Play Tuesday
Chicago Bulls guard/forward Denzel Valentine (knee) is reportedly a "50/50" shot to play against the Houston Rockets on Tuesday. Valentine has seen an increased role lately due to the fact the Bulls are banged up. Valentine is averaging almost 20 points per game over his last five contests. He's someone that should be owned in […]
Garrett Temple Won't Play on Tuesday
Sacramento Kings guard/forward Garrett Temple (ankle) has been ruled out of Tuesday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. This marks the third straight game that Temple has been sidelined. The Kings are likely going to hold out Temple a little longer so they can get a better look at their younger players. There is a chance […]
Jeff Green Expected to Play on Tuesday
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Jeff Green (illness) is on track to play against the Miami Heat on Tuesday. Green missed Sunday's game versus the Nets due to illness, but it appears he's ready to roll on Tuesday. Green stepped up when the Cavs were banged up, but Kevin Love, Tristan Thompson and Larry Nance Jr. are back […]
Kyle Korver Remains Sidelined on Tuesday
Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Kyle Korver (personal) will not play against the Miami Heat on Tuesday. He's dealing with the loss of his brother and may not play this week. The Cavs will allow Korver to take as much time off as he needs. J.R. Smith, Jordan Clarkson and Rodney Hood will see increased playing time […]
Josh Jackson Continues To Show Improvement
Phoenix Suns small forward Josh Jackson continues to show improvement as a scorer. On Monday, the rookie scored 23 points on 9-for-15 shooting. It was his seventh straight game with double-digit scoring, but more importantly it was the third time in six games that Jackson had shot over 50 percent from the field. Though his […]
Jayson Tatum Leads Celtics In Scoring Against Suns
Boston Celtics rookie small forward Jayson Tatum scored a team-high 23 points in Monday's win over the Phoenix Suns. Tatum went 10-for-18 from the field and made two shots from deep. He also grabbed six rebounds and swiped two steals. It was Tatum's third 23-point game in his last five outings. The rookie has been […]
Robert Covington Keeps Shooting Well From Outside
Philadelphia 76ers forward Robert Covington dropped four triples on the Nuggets in Monday's win to continue his recent hot streak from downtown. He's made at least three treys in five straight games, nailing 45.9 percent of his attempts. Covington went 4-for-8 against Denver, shooting 6-for-11 overall on his way to 18 points. He also had […]
Dario Saric Scores 20 Points Against The Nuggets
Philadelphia 76ers forward Dario Saric did some very efficient work at the offensive end in Monday's win over Denver, scoring 20 points in 29 minutes with 7-for-14 shooting. He went 3-for-7 from deep and also had six rebounds and three assists. Saric has bounced back well from a recent cold spell, as he's averaged 18.3 […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (3/27/18): NBA DFS Lineups
There are eight games tonight and most of them should be high scoring. The Wizards-Spurs will be a slow paced game but there are still a few targets spread out that can provide plenty of value. The game you will want to stack is the Trail Blazers-Clippers game. With both teams still looking to secure […]
Michael Beasley Scores 27 Points Monday
New York Knicks forward Michael Beasley showed his scoring potential on Monday against the Charlotte Hornets. Beasley poured in 27 points on 12-for-22 shooting while also grabbing eight rebounds. Beasley has filled in nicely for injured forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (knee) but can be inconsistent at times. Beasley has been a force on the boards, grabbing […]
Marcus Morris is Probable on Monday
Boston Celtics forward Marcus Morris (ankle) is probable for Monday's contest against the Phoenix Suns. Head coach Brad Stevens hinted that Morris would return for Monday's contest. It appears the Celtics were just being cautious with Morris and held him out of the first game of a back-to-back set. The Celtics do not have shootaround […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (3/26/18): NBA DFS Lineups
Sorry Rotoballers, I dropped the ball and thought I hit publish when clearly, I did not. Since I am late on the post, this is going to be quick. Luckily, I know for a fact I wrote this article last night so i'll crank out some quick reasonings. There is only one game with playoff […]
T.J. Warren Ruled Out Monday
Phoenix Suns small forward T.J. Warren (knee) will remain sidelined for Monday's contest versus the Boston Celtics. Warren will miss his fourth straight game on Monday and it's unclear if he'll play again this season. Devin Booker (hand) is considered "very questionable" for this contest. However, Booker is expected to return soon while it's unclear […]
Brandon Ingram Remains Sidelined on Monday
Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward Brandon Ingram (groin) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Detroit Pistons. He continues to takes steps in the right direction and played 2-on-2 on Sunday. He won't play on Monday, but there is a chance he's able to return this week. However, Ingram will likely be dealing with […]