Anthony Davis Stays Quiet Against Atlanta

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis had a quiet Sunday night against Atlanta, providing only 14 points in a 122-101 win. AD was a big force on defense with five blocks, but he simply couldn't get going offensively, committing four turnovers and shooting only 5-for-14 from the floor in 28 minutes of action. Davis had […]

LeBron James Bags Another Double-Double Sunday Night

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James maintained his double-double form on Sunday, finishing a 122-101 win over Atlanta with 33 points and 12 assists. He also picked up seven rebounds, one block, and one steal, while shooting 13-for-21 from the field and an impressive 6-for-10 from downtown. LeBron now has 11 double-doubles for the season […]

Deep Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Adds (Week 5)

The injuries surrounding the New Orleans Pelicans have opened up massive windows for two players on the roster. With Derrick Favors hurt, we have already seen breakout performances from both Jaxson Hayes and Nicolo Melli. Breakout might be a strong word, but they were fantasy relevant performances nonetheless. The upside that both carry into their […]

Fantasy Basketball Risers and Fallers: Week 4

Welcome to the fantasy basketball risers and fallers column, a weekly look at a few players whose stock is rising and a few who've been struggling with some analysis of why that's been the case. As always, this doesn't mean you need to drop these players who are struggling, but this could be a useful piece […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for November 17th (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard, including our brand new DFS Matchup Ratings with daily player projections.   Premium Research & DFS Lineup Picks DFS Cheat Sheet Game of the Day Golden State Warriors vs New Orleans Pelicans The Golden State Warriors and New Orleans Pelicans currently rank 13th and […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (11/17/19): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Four games are scheduled for FanDuel's 6 pm (eastern) "main slate." Injuries are the theme more than ever on Sunday as both the Pelicans and Warriors are currently dealing with a massive amount of players who have either been ruled out or may not play at all. Look for value in these games and plan […]

LeBron James Leads The Charge On Friday

Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward LeBron James took his team on his shoulders on this night as he poured in 29 points with 11 assists in the win over the Kings on Friday. James added four rebounds with three steals and two turnovers while being a team-best plus-13 on this night. James has embraced being the […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (11/16/19): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Welcome to NBA Saturday night! We have a fun seven-game slate on our hands and there are a ton of different ways to go in tournaments. There are a few games with high totals and we'll want to focus on the offense in those games. Russell Westbrook will be sitting out tonight, and Kawhi Leonard […]

Anthony Davis Scores Just 12 Points In Win

Los Angeles Lakers power forward/center Anthony Davis (ribs, shoulder) had a rare quiet offensive night as he scored just 12 points on 5-for-12 shooting in the tight win over the Kings. Davis did sit out last game and looked to be in pain at points on this night, but he still managed to add four […]

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Plays Well In Friday's Start

Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope got the starting job on this night with Avery Bradley (leg) out and provided 12 of 16 points in the closing frame to help secure the win. Caldwell-Pope connected on an efficient six of 10 from the floor while making three shots from downtown and also chipped in […]

Avery Bradley is Out Next Two Weeks

Los Angeles Lakers guard Avery Bradley (leg) has been knocked out of action for the next two weeks. Bradley suffered a hairline fracture in his right leg and will be re-evaluated in roughly two weeks. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Quinn Cook, and Alex Caruso should split up the extra minutes. Caldwell-Pope should see an extended role with […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (11/15/19): NBA DFS Lineups

This is for anyone that might need to read this today. If you have confidence in a pick, roll with it. Yesterday, my one play. The only player I felt extremely confident rostering was Rodney McGruder. Heading into this game it was obvious he was going to get extra minutes, then Patrick Beverley was announced […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (11/15/19): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Welcome to NBA Friday night! We have a fun seven-game slate on our hands and there are a ton of different ways to go in tournaments. There are a few games with high totals and we'll want to focus on the offense in those games. Especially the 238 total in the Timberwolves - Wizards game. […]

Fantasy Basketball Mid-Week Pickups for Week 4

In a season that was supposed to be defined by its unpredictability, the main storyline early in the 2019-20 season has been injuries. From star point guards like Kyle Lowry and Stephen Curry to valued wings Gordon Hayward and Khris Middleton, fantasy squads everywhere have been forced to make rapid adjustments to lineups that have […]

Anthony Davis Ruled Out on Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (shoulder, ribs) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Golden State Warriors. Davis has been dealing with a nagging shoulder issue all season, but suffered a ribs injury on Tuesday. The Lakers don't really need him against the banged up Warriors. Kyle Kuzma is expected to move […]

NBA DFS Prop Picks for 11/13/19 - Monkey Knife Fight

There are some fascinating NBA matchups Wednesday night and that means plenty of opportunities to get in on the action, play props and win with Monkey Knife Fight. The L.A. Clippers go to Houston and that means a matchup of James Harden vs. Kawhi Leonard, two of the very best in the game. Philadelphia at […]

Anthony Davis Injures Ribs, Scores 24 Points In Win

Los Angeles Lakers power forward/center Anthony Davis played through an injury to his ribs that he received in the first quarter and ended up playing 38 minutes in the win over the Suns. Davis finished the night with 24 points, 12 rebounds, four assists with two steals and a block to help lead the charge. […]

LeBron James Records 19 Points In Win Over Suns

Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward LeBron James flirted with a triple-double as his club picked up the 123-115 victory over the Suns on Wednesday. James provided 19 points with 11 assists and seven rebounds with just a single turnover in 37 minutes of action. The Lakers go again on Wednesday and James has made it clear […]

Kyle Kuzma Provides Big Spark Off The Bench

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma found his rhythm on Tuesday against the Suns when he recorded 23 points with some efficient shooting in the eight-point victory. Kuzma connected on nine of 16 shots and added four boards with a steal and three makes from downtown. Kuzma has put up 15.0 points, 4.5 rebounds with […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (11/13/19): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Welcome to NBA Wednesday! We have a fun seven-game slate on our hands and there are a ton of different ways to go in tournaments. There are a few games with high totals and we'll want to focus on the offense in those games. Let's dive right in! In this article, I will be providing […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (11/13/19): NBA DFS Lineups

The Portland Trail Blazers, Philadelphia 76ers and Los Angeles Lakers are all on the second night of back-to-back sets in Wednesday's slate. We also have the Los Angeles Clippers entering the first night of a back-to-back. Paul George (shoulder) is reported to make his return either Wednesday or Thursday. It is most likely that Kawhi […]

Rajon Rondo is Upgraded to Probable

Los Angeles Lakers guard Rajon Rondo (calf) has been upgraded to probable for Tuesday's game against the Phoenix Suns. He was able to get through some 5-on-5 work during Monday's practice. This will be his season debut, so it wouldn't be surprising to see Rondo limited here. Rondo could be worth a look in deep […]

Buy, Sell, or Hold: Domantas Sabonis and Draymond Green

Trading is one of the most important tools a fantasy owner has at his disposal. They can make your team better in many ways. But a good trade is difficult to obtain, as you can't just offer a worse player for a better one. That type of trade will be shot down by the opposite […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (11/12/19): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Welcome to NBA Tuesday - We have eight games on the slate with plenty to look at in tournaments. De'Aaron Fox is going to miss a few weeks, and there is plenty to take advantage of with him out of the lineup. Let's dive right in! In this article, I will be providing you with […]

Rajon Rondo is Making Progress

Los Angeles Lakers guard Rajon Rondo (calf) was able to go through some 5-on-5 work during Monday's practice. He's listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Phoenix Suns. Rondo is getting very close to making his regular season debut, but might sit Tuesday. It's the first game of a back-to-back set, so maybe having […]

Anthony Davis is Listed as Probable for Tuesday

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (shoulder) is listed as probable for Tuesday's game against the Phoenix Suns. Davis is still dealing with a sore right shoulder, but he's going to play through the pain. It's the first game of a back-to-back set on Tuesday, so we'll see if he's limited on Wednesday. Fantasy owners […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (11/11/19): NBA DFS Lineups

Navigating a six-game slate such as Monday's requires not just a reliance on the same stars, but a deeper dig into who could vastly exceed value in order to balance out the star power that a large number of lineups will boast. Today, we take a peek at some players who won't break the bank, […]

Fantasy Basketball Risers and Fallers: Week 3

Welcome to the fantasy basketball risers and fallers column, a weekly look at a few players whose stock is rising and a few who've been struggling with some analysis of why that's been the case. As always, this doesn't mean you need to drop these players who are struggling, but this could be a useful piece […]

LeBron James Notches 85th Career Triple-Double

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James was in triple-double form again on Sunday, finishing a 113-104 loss to Toronto with 13 points, 15 assists, and 13 rebounds. It's his 85th career triple-double and he now has four of them this season, which have all come over the last five games. Surprisingly, LeBron had a very […]

Anthony Davis Scores Game-High 27 Points In Sunday's Loss

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis had another big fantasy night on Sunday against the Raptors, but he couldn't help the team stretch its winning streak to eight games. AD had a game-high 27 points on 10-for-20 shooting while adding eight rebounds, four blocks, three assists, and two steals in 38 minutes on the floor. […]