FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (1/30/18): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

We've got a heavier Tuesday slate than usual and there shouldn't be any difficulty finding value between injuries and with both the Pistons and Clippers in action after their blockbuster deal on Monday evening. Assuming none of those players are active, there will be value to be had all over the place. There are also […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/30/18): NBA DFS Lineups

Well, this should be interesting. We received news on Monday evening that Blake Griffin will be traded to the Pistons in exchange for Tobias Harrisa and Avery Bradley. There are other pieces involved too, but those are the most DFS relevant pieces. For the sake of this article, I'm going to assume that none of […]

Chris Paul Hopeful to Play Tuesday

Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul (groin) is hopeful to play against the Orlando Magic on Tuesday, according to head coach Mike D'Antoni. Paul played in just 27 minutes of Sunday's victory over Phoenix. He left in the fourth quarter, but Paul said he was "fine" after the game. The team wants to be careful […]

Chris Paul is Questionable for Tuesday

Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul (groin) is listed as questionable to play against the Orlando Magic on Tuesday. This does not sound too serious, and Paul said he was "good" after exiting early in Sunday's victory over Phoenix. The Rockets may decide to be cautious with the veteran point guard. It should be an […]

Trevor Ariza Expected To Miss At Least Five Games

Houston Rockets small forward Trevor Ariza (hamstring) left Sunday's game against the Suns after less than a minute with a hamstring injury and didn't return. Head coach Mike D'Antoni says that Ariza will likely miss at least the next five games as he recovers from the hamstring strain. With Ariza out, Gerald Green should once […]

Week 16 Fantasy Basketball - Waiver Wire and Buy/Sell

Week 15 was absolutely devastating to some owners, as the biggest news this week was the season-ending injury to New Orleans Pelicans center DeMarcus Cousins (torn Achilles tendon). It's a crushing blow for owners who own Boogie, one of the most dominant players in fantasy hoops. There's just no silver living at all whatsoever, as […]

Eric Gordon Anonymous in 33 Minutes

Houston Rockets shooting guard Eric Gordon logged 33 minutes Sunday against the Phoenix Suns but didn't do much, getting just 13 points on 3-for-9 shooting. After going 4-for-7 from downtown in the previous two games, Gordon shot the three-ball badly, making only two of eight attempts. He recently had a streak of 16 consecutive three-balls […]

Ryan Anderson Back in Double Figures on Sunday

Houston Rockets power forward Ryan Anderson went 3-for-8 from the field in Sunday's win against Phoenix, finishing with 13 points, which helped him end a run of five straight games without double-digit points. However, the struggles are still there, as he got a good chunk of his points from the free throw line, shooting 5-for-6. […]

Luc Mbah a Moute Productive Off the Bench

Houston Rockets forward Luc Mbah a Moute had a productive 32 minutes off the bench Sunday against Phoenix, scoring 13 points on 4-for-7 shooting, grabbing two boards and recording two steals and a block. He could be getting more minutes once more, as Trevor Ariza exited the game after the opening minute with a hamstring […]

Chris Paul Provides 17 Points in 27 Minutes

Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul got most of his 17 points from the charity stripe in Sunday's win over Phoenix. Paul was perfect from the line for a second consecutive game, making all nine attempts. He also had a second consecutive outing without a single turnover, getting 27 minutes on the floor. CP3 ended […]

Clint Capela Gets a Double-Double in 24 Minutes

Houston Rockets center Clint Capela played only 24 minutes in Sunday's 113-102 win over Phoenix, but that didn't prevent him from getting his 23rd double-double of the season with 10 points and 11 rebounds. Capela went 3-for-5 from the floor and made four of his six free throw attempts. However, for the 10th time this […]

James Harden Nearly Posts Triple-Double Against Phoenix

Houston Rockets guard James Harden now seems to have fully shaken off the rust following his recent injury break, as he put on a dominant show against the Phoenix Suns. The league's leading scorer went 8-for-21 from the floor and dropped 27 points on the Suns, while nearly getting a triple-double with 10 boards and […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (1/28/18): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Thankfully, we have a solid NBA schedule on Sunday that will help divert our attention away from the horrendous NFL Pro Bowl. FanDuel is breaking down the day into two categories, an early and a main slate. Though both have some solid options, the early slate features a lot of favorable picks that will be featured […]

James Harden Should Excel Against Suns

Houston Rockets guard James Harden is set to have a big day on Sunday against the Phoenix Suns. Harden, who is averaging 31 points per game and 9.1 assists per game on the season, takes on a Phoenix team that has the third worst defensive rating in the league. Looking at the positional specifics makes […]

Eric Gordon Scores 27 Points Off The Bench Against Pelicans

Houston Rockets shooting guard Eric Gordon continues to show why he's one of the league's best sixth men on Friday, scoring 27 points on 10-for-15 shooting in a loss to New Orleans. When Gordon returned to the bench following James Harden's return, many expected that he would fall off, but he's now scored in double […]

James Harden Records Double-Double In Friday's Loss

Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden posted a double-double on Friday, scoring 23 points and dishing out 11 assists in the loss to New Orleans. It wasn't all good news for the MVP candidate, though, as Harden shot a disappointing 1-for-9 from three-point range. Harden also grabbed five rebounds and a pair of steals. Fantasy […]

Chris Paul Scores 38 Points In Loss To Pelicans

Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul scored 38 points in Friday's loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. Paul went a perfect 12-for-12 from the free throw line, including three charity shots late to close the gap to just a point. Paul's stellar performance wouldn't be enough for Houston, though. Along the way, the veteran guard […]

Trevor Ariza Pours in 23 Points Against the Mavs

Houston Rockets small forward Trevor Ariza found his scoring touch again in Wednesday's win over Dallas, getting 23 points on 8-for-17 shooting, making five of a season-high 14 attempts from deep. Ariza had scored just three points in the previous game, which was his first one after a two-game suspension. He also managed four rebounds, […]

Chris Paul Takes a Back Seat in Rockets Win

Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul had one of his quietest games of the season on Wednesday against the Dallas Mavericks, scoring only 12 points in 30 minutes and recording a season-low four assists. Paul scored only from deep and the charity stripe, going 3-for-12 with his shooting. The Rockets still ended up as comfortable […]

Eric Gordon Breaks a Slump with Multiple Treys

Houston Rockets shooting guard Eric Gordon bounced back well from a shooting slump he had over a couple of games. Amazingly, the league's reigning three-point champ didn't make a single shot from deep, missing 16 attempts straight. He managed to end the shocking streak in the middle of the second quarter in Dallas, sinking his […]

Clint Capela Grabs his 22nd Double-Double of the Season

Houston Rockets center Clint Capela scored 16 points and grabbed 13 boards to record his 22nd double-double of the season in Wednesday's road win over the Dallas Mavericks. The Swiss big man missed only one of his eight field goal attempts and went 2-for-4 from the line. There was room for a couple of blocks […]

James Harden Posts Double-Double In Dallas

Houston Rockets guard James Harden recorded his first double-double of 2018 against the Dallas Mavericks, getting 25 points and 13 assists in 33 minutes. The Beard hit six treys and shot 9-for-16 overall in the 104-97 win in which he led his team with a plus-30 rating. Harden is slowly getting back to his best […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (1/24/18): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

This Wednesday slate is a bit smaller than usual, with nine games on the slate. Injury news has already created a lot of value and with more definitive news coming throughout the day there should be plenty of room to jam stars in up and down lineups. Given that, my core plays on tonight's slate […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/24/18): NBA DFS Lineups

We have a nine game NBA slate, which is a good size for a Wednesday and there are some interesting options across the board. There are a number of injuries going around, so this should open up some value plays once we get the starting lineups. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy basketball […]

NBA Waiver Wire: Standard League Adds for Week 15

The trade deadline is fast approaching and new names are popping up in trade rumors daily. There will be people dealt and fantasy teams shaken. If someone you own is traded, make sure you do your due diligence before making any rash decisions. While that seems like pretty basic advice, people panicking in fantasy sports […]

Three-Man Weave: Fantasy Basketball's Board Men

With more emphasis put on small ball and three point shooting, those players who have the uncanny ability to round up shots caroming off the basket from every which angle are a prized fantasy basketball commodity. Those relentless scavengers able to average double-digits in rebounding are few, and to find one can give you a unique advantage in […]

Clint Capela Has Efficient Outing Against Heat

Houston Rockets center Clint Capela continued his strong season on Monday against the Miami Heat, scoring 14 points on 6-for-10 shooting. The big man also grabbed eight rebounds and dished out a pair of assists. Capela is unlikely to put up the kinds of monster games from the center position that other players around the […]

Chris Paul Has Strong Game On Monday

Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul played a complete game in Monday's win over the Miami Heat, scoring 16 points on 6-for-13 shooting and adding six rebounds and six assists. Paul also added three steals. With James Harden back in the lineup, Paul won't be likely to have any huge scoring outputs, but his ability […]

James Harden Leads Houston In Scoring Against Miami

Houston Rockets guard James Harden scored a team-high 28 points on Monday as the Rockets took down the Miami Heat in an abnormally low-scoring affair for the Rockets, who put up just 99 points in the victory. Harden made 10 of his 26 shot attempts, including five three-pointers, in the win. Harden dished five assists […]

Eric Gordon Fails To Hit A Three Against Heat

Houston Rockets shooting guard Eric Gordon struggled from long range on Monday, going 0-for-7 from behind the arc. Gordon still managed to score 16 points on 6-for-15 shooting overall. Gordon also added two rebounds and two assists. While it's somewhat of a consolation that Gordon was able to score well from inside the three-point line […]