Joe Ingles Drops Four Triples In Road Victory

Utah Jazz forward Joe Ingles posted 22 points across 35 minutes in Wednesday's 123-117 victory against the Sacramento Kings. He was an impressive 9-for-12 from the field, including 4-for-6 from behind the 3-point line, and he added six assists and four steals with a rebound. The only black spot on his stat line came in […]

DeMar DeRozan Impresses In Winning Start

San Antonio Spurs shooting guard DeMar DeRozan produced 28 points with four assists and four rebounds in a win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. DeRozan might lead the Spurs in assists this season, considering their point-guard problem. He had no problem adjusting to head coach Gregg Popovich's system in his first game. His season outlook is […]

Jimmy Butler Rejoins Starters In Season Opener

Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Jimmy Butler scored 23 points with seven rebounds, three assists, four steals and a block in a loss to the San Antonio Spurs. This could be the first time Butler played with the starters since the playoffs last year. His production this game showed how much the Timberwolves need him for […]

Josh Richardson Scores 21 Points On 21 Shots

Miami Heat shooting guard/small forward Josh Richardson went 8-for-21 for 21 points against the Orlando Magic in his club's season opener against the Orlando Magic. J-Rich also managed to get up 10 shots from three as he connected on just two of them but managed to grab five rebounds and dished out three assists on […]

Dwyane Wade Flirts With A Double-Double

Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade did a bit of work off the bench but struggled from the floor as his club lost by three points. Wade managed to connect on just three of his 13 attempts from the floor to finish with nine points but was great on the glass as he snagged 11 […]

E'Twaun Moore Scores 21 Points Against Rockets

With the New Orleans Pelicans running a fairly short rotation so far, expect to see strong production from shooting guard E'Twaun Moore this season. In the team's Game 1 win over the Houston Rockets, Moore scored 21 points on 8-for-12 shooting while grabbing three rebounds and dishing out two assists. Moore won't put up 20 […]

Bruce Brown Jr. Barely Contributes In First Start

With both Detroit Pistons Reggie Bullock and Stanley Johnson unavailable on Wednesday, the team inserted rookie Bruce Brown Jr. into their starting lineup. It didn't go well for Brown, though, as he was held scoreless in 19 minutes of action. Brown missed all three of his shot attempts, grabbed a pair of rebounds, and added in […]

Caris LeVert Leads Nets In Scoring In Opener

Brooklyn Nets guard Caris Levert scored a team-high 27 points on 10-for-18 shooting in Wednesday's season-opening loss to the Detroit Pistons. LeVert also made seven of his eight free throw attempts while adding four rebounds and four assists. A popular sleeper pick heading into the year, LeVert should occupy a spot in the team's starting […]

Victor Oladipo Solid In Season Opener

Indiana Pacers shooting guard Victor Oladipo looked sharp Wednesday night against the Memphis Grizzlies. Oladipo finished with 16 points on 6-for-11 shooting, five assists, and five rebounds in 26 minutes. The Pacers had the game in hand for most of the night so Oladipo was able to get more rest in this one. Although he […]

Kyle Anderson Plays Only 19 Minutes Off The Bench

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Kyle Anderson did not see much action Wednesday night against the Indiana Pacers. Anderson finished with just five points on 2-for-6 shooting and two rebounds. The Grizzlies opted to go with Chandler Parsons and Garrett Temple in the starting lineup and ended up getting thrashed by the Pacers. Many fantasy owners are […]

Reggie Bullock Officially Out Wednesday

Detroit Pistons shooting guard Reggie Bullock (illness) will not play Wednesday night against the Brooklyn Nets. Bullock came into today battling the flu, was downgraded from questionable to a game-time decision and was eventually ruled out. With teammate Stanley Johnson (toe) also out, the Pistons will start Bruce Brown and Luke Kennard. Both Kennard and […]

Delon Wright Will Not Play Wednesday

Toronto Raptors guard Delon Wright (groin) will miss the season opener Wednesday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Wright missed the preseason finale due to an adductor strain and has not recovered in time for the regular season's opener. In Wright's absence, Fred Vanvleet will get the biggest boost in value. Look for Wright to continue […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (10/17/18): NBA DFS Lineups

This feels right. Yesterday was nice, but to be fair, those teams are always nationally televised. This is where we get to the real nitty-gritty DFS nonsense that we all love. A fat 12-game slate to start off the year for everyone and the options for value are endless. The first few games of the […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (10/17/18): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

The NBA is back and we are dealing with an 11-game slate to really get things going today. Since we are at the start of the year, I'll be looking back at some of the player's stats from last season, until we get a better picture of how they are used in their offenses. In […]

Justise Winslow and Wayne Ellington Out

Miami Heat forward Justise Winslow (hamstring) and Wayne Ellington (ankle) have been downgraded to out Wednesday night against the Orlando Magic. Both Winslow and Ellington came into the night listed as doubtful, so this should be of no surprise. However, their availability for Thursday night's game against the Washington Wizards is also in questions. In […]

Stanley Johnson Out, Reggie Bullock A Game-Time Decision

The Detroit Pistons will be without guard/forward Stanley Johnson (toe) and possibly guard Reggie Bullock (illness) Wednesday night against the Brooklyn Nets. Both Johnson and Bullock were listed as questionable coming into the contest, but both were downgraded. With Johnson out, Luke Kennard and Langston Galloway will get extra run. Check back before tip-off for […]

Wayne Ellington, Justise Winslow Doubtful for Wednesday

Miami Heat guard/forward Wayne Ellington (ankle) and forward Justise Winslow (hamstring) are listed as doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Orlando Magic. Ellington was able to practice on Monday, but it doesn't seem likely that he'll be ready for game action. Winslow has been limited in practice, so his status remains doubtful for Wednesday as […]

Wilson Chandler Will Not Play on Thursday

Philadelphia 76ers forward Wilson Chandler (hamstring) will not play in Thursday's game against the Chicago Bulls. Head coach Brett Brown said Chandler is still "a ways away" from returning to the court. He should be considered out indefinitely. Jerryd Bayless (knee) and Zhaire Smith (foot) will join Chandler on the sideline against Chicago. T.J. McConnell […]

Jimmy Butler Will Play on Wednesday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Jimmy Butler will play on Wednesday in the season opener against the Spurs. Wolves owner Glen Taylor said he's committed to finding a trade partner for Butler. It sounds like Butler is going to continue to practice and play in games until he's traded. Fantasy owners don't have anything to worry about […]

J.R. Smith Ruled Out for Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith (elbow) has been ruled out for Wednesday's season opener against the Toronto Raptors. He was already doubtful heading into this one, so it's not surprising to see him officially ruled out. Jordan Clarkson and Rodney Hood should see extended run without Smith in the rotation. Smith isn't worth owning in […]

Cristiano Felicio, Denzel Valentine Questionable for Thursday

Chicago Bulls forward/center Cristiano Da Silva Felicio (ankle) and guard/forward Denzel Valentine (ankle) are questionable for Thursday's season opener against the 76ers. Felicio is not practicing on Wednesday, so it sounds unlikely that he will be ready. Felicio is buried in the depth chart, so there is no guarantee he'd play healthy. Valentine missed the […]

T.J. McConnell Gets Some Minutes On Tuesday

Philadelphia 76ers guard T.J. McConnell saw 22 minutes against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday, finishing the night with only four points and three assists. With forward Dario Saric in foul trouble and guard Markelle Fultz struggling in this one, the 26-year-old benefited by getting some extra time on the floor. As Fultz remains in development […]

Terrance Ferguson Puts Up Dud Against The Dubs

Oklahoma City Thunder shooting guard Terrance Ferguson did almost nothing in his 27 minutes of work against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night. He went scoreless and only had four rebounds, one assist and one turnover. Albeit, it was against a tough Warriors squad, Ferguson appears to have little to no fantasy value even […]

J.J. Redick Provides Bench Scoring In Season Opener

Philadelphia 76ers guard J.J. Redick was moved to a bench role this season with Markelle Fultz taking his place in the starting unit, but the veteran guard is still seeing plenty of minutes off the bench and is expected to play with the starters in the second half of games. In Tuesday's season-opening loss to […]

Klay Thompson Has Ugly Shooting Night In Win

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson struggled in Tuesday's 108-100 win against the Oklahoma City Thunder, finishing with 14 points. He really had to work for those points, and he connected on just five of his 20 field-goal attempts, including a dismal 1-for-8 from behind the three-point line. He salvaged the stat line somewhat with […]

Andre Iguodala Dealing With Tight Calf Already

Golden State Warriors guard Andre Iguodala (calf) was battling some left calf tightness in Tuesday's 108-100 win against the Oklahoma City Thunder. It was the same leg he experienced a knee issue during last season's playoffs. The swingman finished with two points, two rebounds and two assists in his 10 minutes off the bench. If […]

Allen Crabbe, Shabazz Napier Out Against Detroit

Brooklyn Nets guards Allen Crabbe (ankle) and Shabazz Napier (hamstring) won't suit up for Wednesday's season-opening meeting with the Detroit Pistons. With DeMarre Carroll (ankle) missing time after surgery on Tuesday, expect to see an increase in playing time for Caris Levert, a popular fantasy sleeper who is likely to start in place of Crabbe.

Gordon Hayward Expected To Have Minutes Restriction

Boston Celtics guard/forward Gordon Hayward will be limited to 25-30 minutes for the first couple weeks of the season. Hayward is one year removed from the gruesome leg injury he suffered on opening night last season and the team is likely exercising more caution. It remains to be seen how much this affects Hayward's value, […]

Dion Waiters is Sidelined for Wednesday's Season Opener

Miami Heat guard Dion Waiters (ankle) is not going to be active for Wednesday's regular season opener against the Orlando Magic. Waiters had ankle and foot surgery back in January, but doesn't seem to have made much progress. Wayne Ellington (ankle) could be sidelined on Wednesday as well. That means Josh Richardson will be looking […]

Markelle Fultz Named Starting Shooting Guard

Philadelphia 76ers guard Markelle Fultz has been named the starting shooting guard for Tuesday's season opener, according to head coach Brett Brown. It sounds like Brown has opted to use J.J. Redick in the second half in place of Fultz. It's going to be interesting to see what the 76ers decide to do with Fultz. […]