Dillon Brooks Takes 17 Shots Against Spurs
Memphis Grizzlies small forward Dillon Brooks scored 21 points on 9-for-17 shooting in Monday's loss the Spurs. The rookie was a big part of Memphis' success over the course of the game, as the Grizzlies looked like they could pull the win off until the final few minutes. Brooks also added four rebounds and an […]
Tyreke Evans Ruled Out Against Spurs
Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Tyreke Evans (ribs) has been ruled out of Monday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. An MRI revealed slight cartilage damage, but head coach J.B. Bickerstaff said the team didn't expect Evans to miss much time. This will mark Evans' sixth straight game on the sidelines, and the Grizzlies have lost 12 […]
Maurice Harkless is Questionable for Monday
Portland Trail Blazers small forward Maurice Harkless (knee) is questionable for Monday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Harkless got hurt during Thursday's contest and was only able to play eight minutes. He sat out of Saturday's game against the Thunder due to a "mild" strain in his left knee. Evan Turner, Pat Connaughton and […]
Brandon Ingram Ruled Out At Least One Week
Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward Brandon Ingram (groin) will miss the next week of action. An MRI revealed a left groin strain and he will be re-evaluated in one week. Ingram will be sidelined for at least the next three games. His earliest return date would be Sunday against the Cavs. Owners in weekly leagues can […]
Wayne Ellington is Doubtful Against Suns
Miami Heat guard/forward Wayne Ellington (thigh) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Phoenix Suns. It sounds like Ellington will be sidelined for his third straight contest, while Tyler Johnson (quadriceps) is questionable for this contest. Dwyane Wade should see minutes in the 20s off the bench if Ellington is out. Justise Winslow and Rodney […]
Jeff Green Ruled Out on Monday
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Jeff Green (back) has been ruled out against the Detroit Pistons on Monday. He missed Tuesday's game with lower back soreness, but returned and played 22 minutes on Thursday. However, Green was unable to suit up for Saturday's contest and it sounds like Green has been battling through injuries throughout the season. […]
Caris LeVert Has Huge Game Off Bench
Brooklyn Nets small forward Caris LeVert went off on Sunday night despite his team falling short to the Clippers on the road. LeVert was a very important part of the team in the earlier part of the season but had been very silent of late, due to poor play and some time missed because of […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (3/5/18): NBA DFS Lineups
With a seven game slate it's not hard to flex with some of your picks. Compared to days with smaller slates, you have many more options to free up space with hopes to roster tonight's big hitters like, Damian Lillard, LeBron James, and Andre Drummond. If you are looking to stack games, check the Pistons-Cavaliers, […]
Taurean Prince Leads Team in Scoring
Atlanta Hawks small forward Taurean Prince connected on 50 percent of his shots on Sunday when his team squeaked out a win over the tanking Suns. Prince poured in 22 points, connecting on six of eight three-point attempts while snagging five rebounds, dishing two assists, blocking one shot and turning the ball over three times. […]
Danilo Gallinari Ruled Out Next Two Weeks
Los Angeles Clippers forward Danilo Gallinari (hand) has been ruled out of Sunday's game against Brooklyn and will be re-evaluated in two weeks. Gallinari has a non-displaced fracture in his right hand that the team says did not show up on their X-rays. However, the fracture did show up on their MRI. His first season […]
Wesley Matthews is Questionable Against Pelicans
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Wesley Matthews (hip) is questionable for Sunday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. He played 31 minutes on Friday, but scored only five points. He could've been battling through the pain, but he was able to finish the game. The fact Matthews was able to play through the pain means the injury […]
Tony Snell is Probable for Sunday
Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Tony Snell (thigh) is probable for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. He's missed two straight games, but is on track to return for Sunday's contest against Philly. Jason Terry had three blocks with the first unit on Friday, but will likely head to the second unit if Snell is healthy enough […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (3/4/18): NBA DFS Lineups
As always, DraftKings has broken the Sunday slate up into two smaller slates. The early slate features three games, while the late slate features four games. The later, larger slate is being referred to as the "featured" slate, and that is what we will be attacking today. In this article, I will be providing you […]
Kent Bazemore is Ruled Out for Sunday
Atlanta Hawks guard/forward Kent Bazemore (rest) has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Phoenix Suns. There is no injury being reported and the Hawks are calling it "maintenance." Basically, the Hawks are tanking for draft positioning and the Suns are one of the teams racing towards the bottom with them. Tyler Dorsey will […]
Paul Zipser is Doubtful for Monday
Chicago Bulls forward Paul Zipser (foot) is listed as doubtful for Monday's game against the Boston Celtics. He's missed four straight games and is in danger of missing his fifth in a row. Zipser is averaging 3.9 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 0.8 assists this season, so he is not worth owning anyway. Zach LaVine and […]
OG Anunoby is Ruled Out on Sunday
Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby (ankle) has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. He did not play on Friday and it sounds like he could miss significant time. Norman Powell is expected to slide into the starting five, but won't be an asset in most leagues. C.J. Miles and Pascal Siakam […]
Josh Richardson Continues To Stuff Stat Sheet
Miami Heat guard/forward Josh Richardson has been a fantasy gem for owners this season. Richardson posted a full line Saturday against the Detroit Pistons with 17 points, four rebounds, two assists, two steals, two blocks and a three-pointer. This brings Richardson's season averages to 1.7 threes, 1.5 steals and 0.9 blocks. This type of defensive […]
Gary Harris Torches Cavaliers In Road Win
Denver Nuggets shooting guard Gary Harris lit up the Cleveland Cavaliers porous defense Saturday night. Harris scored a game-high 32 points on his trademark great efficiency, going 10-for-17 shooting from the floor and 6-for-6 from the free-throw line. He also chipped in six three-pointers, four assists and a steal in his 38 minutes of work. […]
Trevor Ariza Pushes Rockets Past The Celtics
Houston Rockets small forward Trevor Ariza led a late comeback on Saturday, which helped the team beat the Boston Celtics 123-120. Trailing by six, the Rocket made a 10-2 run with Ariza scoring the final five points to help the team take a 117-115 lead. Ariza managed at least 20 points for only the sixth […]
Aaron Gordon Shoots Just Eight Times In Win
Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon scored 14 points in a win over Memphis on Saturday. He was 4-for-8 from the field and 0-for-1 from three. His eight shot attempts were a season low for Gordon. While he took the night off offensively, he chipped in with eight rebounds, two assists, two blocks and two steals. […]
Wesley Matthews is Questionable on Saturday
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Wesley Matthews (hip) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. He played 31 minutes on Friday and only scored five points, so he could have been playing through the pain. However, Matthews did finish the game, so hopefully the injury is not too bad. The Mavs are […]
Tyreke Evans Ruled Out Against Magic
Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Tyreke Evans (rib) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Orlando Magic. He was listed as day-to-day, but an MRI showed damage to his ribcage cartilage. Evans should now be listed as out indefinitely until further notice. Andrew Harrison (wrist) will be sidelined for this contest as well. Mario Chalmers […]
Brandon Ingram Ruled Out on Saturday
Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward Brandon Ingram (hip) has been ruled out of Saturday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. He is expected to undergo an MRI on Sunday. The Lakers will have to lean on Kyle Kuzma without Ingram available on Saturday. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Isaiah Thomas should see extended minutes, while Kuzma draws the […]
Wayne Ellington Ruled Out Saturday
Miami Heat guard/forward Wayne Ellington (thigh) has been ruled out of Saturday's game against the Detroit Pistons. He was not expected to play after missing practice on Friday. Guys like Goran Dragic, Josh Richardson, Dwyane Wade, and Rodney McGruder should all see additional playing time and increased value without Ellington in the rotation. Ellington might […]
Corey Brewer Signs with Thunder
The Oklahoma City Thunder have officially signed guard/forward Corey Brewer. He will be with OKC on Saturday in Portland, but it is unclear if he'll play against the Trail Blazers. The veteran will provide defensive wing depth to the second unit. Terrance Ferguson, Josh Huestis and Alex Abrines are expected to lose some value and […]
Dillon Brooks Shoots Well Against Denver
Memphis Grizzlies small forward Dillon Brooks was back at the three spot on Friday night for the Grizzlies, and he responded by scoring 13 points on 5-for-11 shooting. He added four boards and three assists. Brooks is in the midst of a surprising rookie season, but his fantasy value remains fairly low. He could take […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (3/3/18): NBA DFS Lineups
We have a nine game NBA slate to get us through this hump day 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. […]
Kevin Durant Scores An Efficient 28 Points
Golden State Warriors small forward Kevin Durant shot 63 percent from the field in Friday's win versus the Atlanta Hawks. He also added three rebounds, five assists, one steal and two blocks. As usual, Durant was his usual self as the Warriors look to hunt down the Houston Rockets, who are one game ahead of […]
Harrison Barnes Stays Hot on Friday
Dallas Mavericks small forward Harrison Barnes continued his good week on Friday, with another 26-point game, shooting 9-for-19 against the Chicago Bulls. Barnes also had 26 in the last outing and started off the week with a 21-point effort against Indiana. He was perfect from the line with his seven attempts and added a couple […]
Andrew Wiggins Scores Efficiently Friday
Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Andrew Wiggins had a solid performance Friday against the Utah Jazz. Wiggins scored 27 points, shooting 10-for-19 from the floor, and hit all four of his three-point attempts. This was Wiggins' fifth game in a row with at least 20 points. During this span, Wiggins has averaged 22.8 points per contest, […]