Nicolas Batum Plays Just 16 Minutes
Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Nicolas Batum sat for most of Friday night's overtime loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Batum finished with just five points, two rebounds, two assists and two steals in 16 minutes. The Hornets were down by 21 points at one point and Batum was relegated to the bench while Charlotte's reserves and Kemba […]
Evan Fournier Shoots Poorly In Win
Orlando Magic guard/forward Evan Fournier did not shoot well Friday night against the Washington Wizards. Fournier went just 6-for-17 from the field, finishing with 15 points, six assists, four rebounds, two steals and a block in 36 minutes. Fournier disappointed in the scoring department Friday after going for 27 points in his last game, but […]
Bradley Beal Continues Strong Play Friday
Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal remained on of the few bright spots for the Wizards Friday night against the Orlando Magic. Beal finished with 27 points on 10-21 shooting while also adding six assists, four rebounds, four three-pointers, two steals and a block in 41 minutes. Beal's shot-blocking ability has been a pleasant surprise […]
Buddy Hield Records A Double-Double On Friday
Sacramento Kings shooting guard/small forward Buddy Hield connected on 15 points and hauled in a solid 10 rebounds to help secure the victory on Friday. Hield connected on 6-for-14 shooting with three makes from behind the arc while adding three assists on the night. Hield has seen a huge spike in his rebounding this season […]
Iman Shumpert Nails Four Makes From Downtown
Sacramento Kings shooting guard Iman Shumpert logged 32 minutes and scored 17 points of which included four makes from downtown on Friday. Shumpert struggled overall from the floor as he connected on just five of his 16 shooting but added two rebounds with a couple assists to his line. Shumpert has been getting the minutes, […]
Jimmy Butler Scores Just 13 Points On Friday
Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard/small forward Jimmy Butler shot just 3-for-12 for 13 points as his squad picked up the loss to the Sacramento Kings on Friday. Butler managed to salvage his line by adding eight rebounds and dishing out eight assists with two steals and three turnovers in 41 minutes of action. Butler is all […]
Josh Okogie Quiet In The Start
Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Josh Okogie got the start with Andrew Wiggins out with a quad contusion and did not provide too much in the club's loss on Friday. Okogie played 27 minutes and was just 2-for-7 from the floor for seven points while adding a couple of rebounds. Okogie has quieted after having a […]
Derrick Rose Plays Well Again On Friday
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Derrick Rose continued his excellent play as he scored 21 points in Friday's loss to the Sacramento Kings. Rose was a decent 7-for-16 from the floor and dished out five assists with three makes from three while adding a steal in 35 minutes. Minus the one game where he left due to […]
Donovan Mitchell Scores 21 Points In Friday's Win
Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell struggled with his shot as he connected on just 5-for-14 shooting to score 21 points in Friday's win over the Boston Celtics. Mitchell managed to add to five assists with two rebounds and two steals with a single make from three. Mitchell added five turnovers which is rough as he […]
Ricky Rubio Provides Another Excellent Line On Friday
Utah Jazz guard Ricky Rubio was solid again as he did a little of everything in his club's win on Friday. Rubio was an efficient 7-for-13 from the floor to score 17 points with a make from three and seven assists with six rebounds in 37 minutes. Rubio's buy low window has officially closed as […]
Joe Ingles Ties Career-High 27 Points On Friday
Utah Jazz forward Joe Ingles had the hot hand as he knocked down 10 of 14 shots to score 27 points to help secure the win on Friday. Ingles added five makes from three with seven assists while grabbing five rebounds with a steal and a block in 35 minutes. Ingles was struggling coming into […]
Josh Richardson Struggles On Friday
Miami Heat guard Josh Richardson did not have his best game on Friday as he shot just 6-for-17 from the floor and added six turnovers in his club's loss. J-Rich finished the night with 18 points while dishing out six assists and adding two steals as he got the start at point guard with Goran […]
Rodney McGruder Provides A Solid Line On Friday
Miami Heat forward Rodney McGruder continued his excellent play as he scored 11 points on a perfect 3-for-3 from downtown in his club's loss on Friday. McGruder shot 4-for-11 overall and added five assists with four rebounds and added a steal on the night. McGruder is still available in many leagues and has slowed down […]
Wayne Ellington Is Quiet In The Start
Miami Heat shooting guard/small forward Wayne Ellington could not get things as he got the start on Friday. Ellington managed to connect on just 1-for-4 shooting, all attempts from three while scoring three points and adding just two rebounds, two assists with a steal in 24 minutes of action. Ellington was a nice looking DFS […]
Tyler Johnson Plays 33 Minutes In The Win Friday
Miami Heat guard Tyler Johnson got 33 minutes off the bench with the Heat being shorthanded in the backcourt and he used his time wisely as he put up a decent line in the loss on Friday. Johnson scored 15 points on 5-for-12 shooting while knocking down three makes from three and added five assists […]
Bojan Bogdanovic Pours In 16 Points In Pacers Win
Indiana Pacers small forward Bojan Bogdanovic entered Friday’s contest against the Miami Heat shooting 49 percent from three-point range this season, and that number only went up after his 16-point performance. Bogdanovic knocked down three from deep over 30 minutes, finishing an efficient 6-for-9 from the field, adding two rebounds, two steals and an assist. […]
Cory Joseph Delivers Uber-Efficient Performance
Indiana Pacers guard Cory Joseph scored a season-high 14 points during his team’s win over the Miami Heat on Friday night. The 32 minutes that the veteran guard saw were also a season-high, as he finished the night going 6-for-7 from the field, including knocking down both three-pointers he attempted. He also added five rebounds […]
Victor Oladipo Dishes Out Season-High 10 Assists
Indiana Pacers shooting guard Victor Oladipo was his consistent self during Friday’s win over the Miami Heat, delivering 22 points, his 12th consecutive game scoring at least 20. Oladipo finished 9-for-22 from the floor, but he helped spur a late Pacers comeback with 10 assists, giving him his first points/assists double-double of the season. He […]
Victor Oladipo Likely To Play Friday
Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo (knee) tweaked his knee on Wednesday versus the Philadelphia 76ers but should be good to go Friday against the Heat. While this never seemed to be in doubt, it is still positive news for all Oladipo owners and those that are rostering him on the night. The 26-year-old looked good […]
Victor Oladipo Questionable For Friday's Game
Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against the Miami Heat. While it is not 100 percent clear when Oladipo suffered a bruised left knee, it seems like it may have come from contact against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night. Stay tuned for updates regarding Oladipo's availability tonight. One would […]
FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (11/9/18): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice
There was a small slate last night, and we have a relatively small slate for a Friday tonight. There are only seven games, but there are more than enough options to choose from, especially considering the matchups we are dealing with tonight. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy basketball […]
Bogdan Bogdanovic Will Rest on Friday
Sacramento Kings guard/forward Bogdan Bogdanovic (rest) will sit out of Friday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. It's the first game of a back-to-back set, so that is why Bogdanovic is sitting out. He's expected to return versus the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday. It sounds like the Kings just don't want to overwork their players […]
Elfrid Payton is Questionable for Saturday
New Orleans Pelicans guard Elfrid Payton (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Phoenix Suns. He was listed as questionable for Wednesday's game as well, but sat out. Payton has been out since October 27, but is reportedly heading in the right direction. Ian Clark and Tim Frazier will continue to see increased playing […]
James Harden Held To 19 Points Against Thunder
Houston Rockets guard James Harden scored 19 points on 7-for-19 shooting in Thursday's loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Last year's MVP also added eight rebounds, five assists, and three steaks to the ledger. It was a rough night all around for the Rockets, who scored just 80 points on the night. Houston faces San […]
Andrew Harrison Will Make Cavs Debut on Saturday
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Andrew Harrison practiced with the team on Friday and is expected to play in Saturday's game against the Chicago Bulls. The Cavs are looking for depth with George Hill (shoulder) out at least two weeks. Collin Sexton will start at point guard and see pretty much all the minutes he can handle. […]
C.J. Miles Practiced on Friday
Toronto Raptors guard/forward C.J. Miles (hip) practiced on Friday and is expected to play against the Knicks on Saturday. Miles did not play on Wednesday due to his hip issue. The fact he was able to practice on Friday is a good sign. He should be ready to go, but doesn't offer much to fantasy […]
Devin Harris Uncertain for Friday
Dallas Mavericks guard Devin Harris (hamstring) practiced with the team on Friday, but it's uncertain if he'll actually suit up for the game against OKC. Harris has been sidelined since the regular season opener, but has been getting closer to a return. Regardless, Harris isn't going to be a big part of the Mavs rotation. […]
Jimmy Butler Scheduled to Play on Friday
Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Jimmy Butler (soreness) is scheduled to play in Friday's game against the Sacramento Kings. It sounds like the Wolves will continue to rest Butler in back-to-back sets. It's safe to assume that Butler will suit up for Friday's contest. However, Butler is growing increasingly frustrated with the Wolves lack of success. Fantasy […]
Dwyane Wade is Out on Friday
Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (personal) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers. Wade is celebrating the birth of his daughter. It's unclear at the moment whether or not he'll be back in time for Saturday's contest. Goran Dragic (knee) will be sidelined for this game as well. Tyler Johnson and […]
Kevin Huerter Expected to Play on Friday
Atlanta Hawks guard Kevin Huerter (personal) is expected to play in Friday's game against the Detroit Pistons. He did not play in Wednesday's contest against the Knicks, but is not listed on the injury report anymore. He's averaging 5.8 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.6 assists this season. He's buried on the depth chart, so he […]