Shabazz Muhammad Gets his Shot
Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward got his opportunity to produce on Wednesday after a slew of DNP-CD's since being acquired by the Bucks. Muhammad scored 12 points in this one, shooting a healthy 6-for-8 from the field in the contest. He also added four rebounds, two assists and a steal to his stat line, which isn't bad […]
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson Shot Inefficiently Wednesday
Brooklyn Nets small forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson had decent counting stats but didn't have the best percentage shooting Wednesday against the Charlotte Hornets. Hollis-Jefferson scoring 13 points going 5-for-13 from the floor. Also in the contest, Hollis-Jefferson had five boards, three assists, and three steals. Since the first of March, Hollis-Jefferson has been playing better averaging […]
LeBron James Carries Cleveland Down The Stretch
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James made continuous plays in the final minutes in the win over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday. James finished with a game-high 35 points on 11-for-19 shooting with 17 assists and seven rebounds in 39 minutes. What was also impressive in James' performance was the 12-for-14 shooting from the free throw […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (3/21/18): 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 […]
Nicolas Batum Doubtful on Wednesday
Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Nicolas Batum (Achilles) is doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. An MRI revealed Batum is dealing with chronic tendinitis in his left Achilles. Jeremy Lamb started for Batum on Monday and finished with 14 points, eight rebounds and three assists in 30 minutes. Owners will need to check back pregame […]
Larry Nance Jr. Ruled Out on Wednesday
Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Larry Nance Jr. (hamstring) has been ruled out of Wednesday's game against the Toronto Raptors. The Cavs have downplayed the severity of the injury that happened a week ago. Nance has been sidelined three straight contests and is heading towards a fourth. However, Kevin Love (hand) has returned to the rotation, so […]
Kyle Korver Ruled Out Wednesday
Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Kyle Korver (personal) has been ruled out of Wednesday's contest versus the Toronto Raptors. He is currently away from the team following the death of his brother. Rodney Hood (back) has been upgraded to questionable for Wednesday's contest. Jordan Clarkson, J.R. Smith and George Hill are expected to see an increased workload […]
Rodney Hood is Questionable on Wednesday
Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Rodney Hood (back) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Toronto Raptors. He's missed four of the last five contests due to a back issue, but has been upgraded to questionable. Owners will likely need to check back closer to game time for more information. However, Hood is expected to […]
Tyreke Evans Won't Play Wednesday
Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Tyreke Evans (rest) has been ruled out of Wednesday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. It's unclear why Evans is resting, but he'll miss his second straight game on Wednesday. It's likely due to the fact Memphis plays a back-to-back set on Wednesday and Thursday. However, that does not mean Evans will play […]
Paul George Notches Double-Double Versus Celtics
Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Paul George scored 24 points and 13 rebounds with one assist and one steal in a narrow loss to the Celtics. It's safe to say this loss isn't to be blamed on George, because he did his part and defended Marcus Morris' game-winning shot perfectly. The Thunder were rolling before […]
Jayson Tatum Notches Double-Double In Win Over Thunder
Boston Celtics small forward Jayson Tatum scored 23 points and had 11 rebounds to go with four assists, one steal and one block in a close win over the Thunder. This game was key for the Celtics in order for them to catch up in the standings, and Tatum caught fire again in this game. […]
Marcus Morris Hits Game-Winner To Lift Celtics Over Thunder
Boston Celtics forward Marcus Morris nailed a three-pointer in the dying seconds to lift the Celtics to a win versus the Oklahoma City Thunder in the TD Garden. After Carmelo Anthony missed two free throws which would've iced the game for the Thunder, Morris' three gave the Celtics the lead and the game. He scored […]
Harrison Barnes Scores 19 Points In Return
After receiving a day off for rest, Dallas Mavericks forward Harrison Barnes continued his offensive output against the New Orleans Pelicans Tuesday. Barnes scored 19 points on 8-for-19 shooting with four rebounds and two assists. Barnes is arguably having his best month of the season, averaging 21.8 points and 5.6 rebounds in March. Although he […]
Tobias Harris Struggles Mightily In Clippers Loss
Los Angeles Clippers forward Tobias Harris (illness) was unable to channel his inner MJ on Tuesday, playing just 25 minutes with flu-like symptoms and finishing with 10 points on 5-for-16 shooting in a 123-109 loss to Minnesota. Harris, who missed all five attempts from deep, has been hot this month, averaging over 20 points per […]
Andrew Wiggins Scores 27 Points Against Clippers
Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Andrew Wiggins scored 20-plus points for the fourth time in the last five outings on Tuesday in a 123-109 win over the Clippers. He was nearly perfect from downtown, going 4-for-5 and finishing 9-for-16 from the field. As usual, Wiggins didn't produce much in the rest of the categories, but he […]
Jonathan Isaac Shows His Defensive Potential
Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac gave viewers a taste of his defensive ability on Tuesday against the Toronto Raptors. Isaac recorded five steals and two blocks against one of the league's top offenses. Isaac also contributed a modest 10 points, five rebounds and two three-pointers in 28 minutes. Isaac struggles to stay out of foul […]
T.J. Warren Ruled Out on Tuesday
Phoenix Suns small forward T.J. Warren (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Detroit Pistons. The MRI taken on Warren's knee came back clean, but he did not practice on Monday. The Suns are tanking for draft positioning, so they will be in no rush to bring Warren back. Fantasy owners may […]
Tobias Harris is Questionable on Tuesday
Los Angeles Clippers forward Tobias Harris (illness) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Harris stayed at the team hotel and missed shootaround due to flu-like symptoms. He has been better than expected since joining the Clippers via trade. Owners should not be worried, but check back closer to game time […]
Aaron Gordon Will Start on Tuesday
Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon (concussion) will start against the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday. He has passed the NBA's concussion protocol after missing five games. Gordon is ready to return after being stuck on the final test of the protocol for quite some time. It's unclear whether or not Gordon will have a minutes limit […]
Jonathon Simmons is Questionable Against Toronto
Orlando Magic guard/forward Jonathon Simmons (wrist) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Toronto Raptors. Simmons has been a key piece on offense, so his absence would be hurtful. Mario Hezonja and Nikola Vucevic would see a significant boost in usage if Simmons is out. Jonathan Isaac would likely see an increase in playing time. […]
Michael Beasley Helps Knicks Down Bulls
New York Knicks forward Michael Beasley scored 17 points on 6-for-10 shooting on Monday night as the Knicks beat the Chicago Bulls. Beasley, who had six rebounds and a pair of assists, led the team in plus/minus and was a big part of the win for New York. The Knicks play Miami on Wednesday. Beasley […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (3/20/18): NBA DFS Lineups
With seven games tonight, you have no limit when it comes to strategy. There's value spread out, not to mention enticing matchups for some of the top superstars. The Celtics-Thunder matchup could be a defensive slugfest, so look to stack the Timberwolves-Clippers and Trail Blazers-Rockets games. While the Jazz and Hawks seem like they should […]
DeMarre Carroll Pushes Nets Past Memphis
Brooklyn Nets small forward DeMarre Carroll was vital in Monday's 118-115 win over the Grizzlies, as he scored half of his 18 points in the fourth quarter. He got his points with some very efficient shooting, going 5-for-8 from the field and 4-for-7 from behind the arc while also collecting six rebounds in 32 minutes. […]
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson Collects a Double-Double Versus Memphis
Brooklyn Nets small forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson picked up his second double-double in three games in Monday's win over Memphis, scoring 16 points and grabbing 12 boards in 37 minutes. Hollis-Jefferson went 4-for-9 from the floor and got half of his points from the free throw line, sinking eight of 13 attempts. He also had one […]
Allen Crabbe Scores 22 Points In Return From Illness
Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Allen Crabbe (illness) was back in the lineup on Monday after missing two games and had a good performance against Memphis, scoring 22 points on 7-for-10 shooting. He was perfect from the line with four attempts and also made four of his seven triples. Crabbe is now only three shy of Deron […]
Kyle Kuzma Leads Lakers In Scoring
Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma (ankle) was able to suit up against the Indiana Pacers on Monday night. Kuzma looked 100 percent, finishing things up with a game-high 27 points. He shot 10-for-18 from the field, but did have some issues from deep, netting only three shots on 10 attempts. Though he has been […]
Khris Middleton Connects on 68.8 Percent Of His Shots
Milwaukee Bucks small forward Khris Middleton shot an astounding 11-for-16 for 30 points in the eight-point loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Middleton also added five rebounds, two assists, two steals and a block in his 38 minutes. Shooting nights like these are few and far between, so fantasy owners should really cherish a performance like […]
Giannis Antetokounmpo Shows Out In Loss
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo did all he could to help his team in their eight-point loss to the Cavaliers. Antetokounmpo scored 37 points on 13-for-20 from the field and 11-for-11 from the line, grabbed 11 boards, dished five assists and stole one ball. He didn't hit any three-pointers, and that's about the only part […]
Jeremy Lamb Plays Well In Start
Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Jeremy Lamb posted 14 points, eight rebounds and three assists in a spot start against the Philadelphia 76ers Monday. Lamb was a very popular add in fantasy leagues earlier in the season with Nicolas Batum (Achilles) on the shelf. Batum is on the sidelines yet again, being evaluated on a game-by-game basis with […]
LeBron James Scores 40 Points In Return To Home Court
Cleveland Cavaliers small forward LeBron James unsurprisingly led his team in their seven-point win over the Bucks. James hit an efficient 16 of his 29 shots for 40 points, to go with 12 rebounds, 10 assists, two steals, a block and six turnovers. This was James' 16th triple-double of the season, only trailing Russell Westbrook, […]