Yogi Ferrell Leads Mavs In Scoring Against Denver
Dallas Mavericks guard Yogi Ferrell had a season-high 24 points on Tuesday, leading the team in scoring against the Denver Nuggets. He was pretty much flawless with his shot, sinking six of seven treys and shooting 9-for-11 overall. Ferrell also ended up leading the team in minutes with 38. He's struggled in recent outings, as […]
DeMar DeRozan Makes Short Work of the Hawks
Toronto Raptors shooting guard DeMar DeRozan led all scorers on Tuesday, dropping 25 points (6-for-12) on the Hawks, connecting on one triple in the win, while going a hot 12-for-14 from the free-throw line. DeRozan helped out with three rebounds, four assists and a steal, but had issues holding on to the ball, as he […]
C.J. Miles Knocks Down Four Triples in Easy Win
Toronto Raptors guard/forward C.J. Miles had his shot going on Tuesday, scoring 14 points on 5-for-11 shooting while sinking four three-pointers in his 27 minutes. Miles rebounded the ball well in this one also, grabbing seven rebounds on Atlanta while handing out one assist. Miles will have his good nights as well as his bad […]
Delon Wright Quietly Stuffs the Stat Sheet on Tuesday
Toronto Raptors guard Delon Wright held down the second unit on Tuesday, contributing across the board in the easy victory over the Hawks. Wright scored 10 points on 5-for-10 shooting in this one, adding three rebounds and one assist along the way. He was a beast on defense, too, racking up three steals and a […]
Wayne Ellington is Questionable on Tuesday
Miami Heat guard/forward Wayne Ellington (thigh) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Washington Wizards. He's missed three straight games due to a quadriceps contusion. Owners will likely need to wait until head coach Erik Spoelstra addresses the media prior to game time. Justise Winslow and Rodney McGruder have benefited the most from Ellington's absence. […]
Wesley Matthews is Out on Tuesday
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Wesley Matthews (hip) has been ruled out of Tuesday's game against the Denver Nuggets. This will be the second game in a row that Matthews has missed. It is not surprising the Mavs are being cautious with Matthews since they're in tank mode. They have no reason to rush him back to […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (3/6/18): NBA DFS Lineups
There are eight games on the slate tonight and all but two are intra-conference matchups. With the Heat and the Trail Blazers on the second night of a back-to-back, both who are coming off of wins but Bradley Beal has the highest upside on both teams. If you are looking for games to stack, the […]
Jaylen Brown Takes Over With Kyrie Irving On the Mend
Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown took over the scoring duties with Kyrie Irving (knee) nursing his ailment. Brown dropped 21 points in Kyrie's absence, including one three-pointer, shooting 9-for-13 from the field against the Bulls. He didn't contribute defensively in this one, but did help out with four rebounds and three assists, which were unfortunately […]
Terry Rozier Comes Through for Boston
Boston Celtics guard Terry Rozier got some quality run off the bench on Monday, scoring 13 points on a less than efficient 4-for-11 from the field, with three of his makes coming from deep in the win. Rozier was pretty active everywhere in this one and added three rebounds, one steal and seven assists against […]
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 […]
Andrew Harrison Ruled Out Monday
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Andrew Harrison (wrist) has been ruled out of Monday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. Mario Chalmers (hamstring) and Tyreke Evans (ribs) will also be watching from the sidelines on Monday. Kobi Simmons could be forced into the starting lineup at point guard. Ben McLemore should see an increased role 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 […]
Troy Daniels is Doubtful on Monday
Phoenix Suns guard Troy Daniels (knee) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Miami Heat. Daniels has played an average of 14.5 minutes per game in his last two contests. He's been a helpful option off the bench for Phoenix lately. However, Daniels is only worth a look in the deepest of leagues. Josh Jackson […]
Darren Collison is Out on Monday
Indiana Pacers guard Darren Collison (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Collison is expected to return at some point in March. Fantasy owners should continue to stash him if you have an Injured Reserve spot available. Cory Joseph will continue to fill in as a starter. Victor Oladipo will […]
Joe Harris Comes Out Firing Off The Bench
Brooklyn Nets shooting guard Joe Harris came off the bench and made his presence felt with a big game in ultimately what was a close loss for Brooklyn. After three-plus years as an end-of-the-rotation garbage-time type player, Harris has finally carved out a role with the Nets as a three-and-D type player in head coach […]
Tyler Johnson is Questionable for Monday
Miami Heat guard Tyler Johnson (quadriceps) is considered questionable for Monday's game against the Phoenix Suns. He went through morning shootaround and will likely be a game-time decision for this contest. Wayne Ellington (thigh) is expected to miss his third straight contest, so having Johnson would be a huge plus. Goran Dragic and Josh Richardson […]
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 […]
Kyrie Irving Ruled Out on Monday
Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving (knee) has been ruled out of Monday's game against the Chicago Bulls. According to head coach Brad Stevens, Irving aggravated his knee during Saturday's game versus the Houston Rockets. He was feeling better on Sunday, but woke up with soreness in his knee on Monday. Stevens said Irving may miss […]
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, […]
Tyler Dorsey Gets Start in Win
Atlanta Hawks shooting guard Tyler Dorsey was moved into the starting lineup on Sunday with Kent Bazemore resting. Dorsey contributed 12 points, five rebounds, three steals, a block and a turnover in 32 minutes. With the Hawks vying for the worst record, Dorsey should continue to see work, especially on days when Bazemore is rested […]
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 […]
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 […]
C.J. McCollum Breaks Out Of Slump
Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard C.J. McCollum did a little bit of everything in his club's big win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday. McCollum scored 28 points on an efficient 10-for-20 shooting and also went a perfect 6-for-6 from the free-throw line. However, McCollum didn't just score in this one, he added eight […]
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. […]
Donovan Mitchell Has Strong Game Against The Kings
Utah Jazz shooting guard Donovan Mitchell had a great game against the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night. He scored a game-high 27 points on 7-for-15 shooting on a sparkling 10-for-10 from the charity stripe. Mitchell also added five rebounds, five assists and three three-pointers in his team-high 38 minutes. Mitchell showed great poise in running […]
Eric Gordon Leads Rockets In Scoring Against Boston
Houston Rockets shooting guard Eric Gordon went berserk from behind the arc in Saturday's win over Boston, sinking seven of his 11 triples to end up as the team's leading scorer with 29 points in 27 minutes off the bench. The seven made triples match his season high, and he's now made 12 of his […]
James Harden Shines On The Defensive End
Houston Rockets guard James Harden had a miserable shooting night on Saturday against the Celtics, going just 6-for-18 from the field and 3-for-12 from downtown, but he still put on a show, as he provided a strong presence at the defensive end. He had five steals and a block in 38 minutes on the floor, […]