Buy, Sell, or Hold: Khris Middleton and Karl-Anthony Towns
Trading is an integral part of both NBA and fantasy basketball. As the whole sports world mourns the death of the great Kobe Bryant, it is hard to imagine him in any other outfit except purple and gold. But if the Lakers hadn't had such great vision and traded Vlade Divac for him back in […]
Goran Dragic Leads The Heat With 23 Points Off The Bench
Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic was on his game against the Celtics, producing 23 points, four assists and two steals in just 30 minutes off the bench. The 23 points were a team high for Dragic, who appeared in his second straight game after a one-game absence due to a calf injury. Dragic has […]
Jimmy Butler Scores An Inefficient 20 Points Against Boston
Miami Heat wing Jimmy Butler put up 20 points, six rebounds, three steals and two assists against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night but shot just five of 14 in defeat. Butler wasn't named an All-Star starter last week, but his name will almost certainly be among those revealed as a reserve this coming Thursday. […]
Kendrick Nunn Will Miss Third Straight Game Tuesday
Miami Heat point/shooting guard Kendrick Nunn will not be available for Tuesday’s contest against the Boston Celtics as he continues to deal with an Achilles ailment. Prior to the injury, Nunn had yet to miss a game during his rookie campaign, with his absence paving the way for Tyler Herro to enter the starting five […]
Kendrick Nunn Might Play on Tuesday
Miami Heat guard Kendrick Nunn (Achilles) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Boston Celtics. He's missed each of the last two games due to a sore left Achilles. However, it sounds like Nunn is making progress, so he could return as early as next game. Tyler Herro and Dion Waiters will see […]
Duncan Robinson Torches Orlando For 21 Points
Miami Heat wing Duncan Robinson had his shot working for him against the Magic on Monday when he finished a victory with 21 points on six of nine shooting from beyond the arc along with five rebounds. The lack of complementary stats is a bit disappointing, but fantasy owners have to love the consistency Robinson […]
Jimmy Butler Scores An Efficient 19 Points Against The Magic
Miami Heat wing Jimmy Butler shot seven of 11 in a win over Orlando to finish with 19 points, seven assists and three rebounds in 30 minutes of action. Butler's playmaking has been one of the biggest surprises in his game this season, where his 6.5 dimes per game are a career high, and he […]
Bam Adebayo Posts A Triple-Double Against Orlando
Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo was stellar in a win over the Magic on Monday with 20 points on 10 of 16 shooting to go with 10 rebounds and 10 assists. The performance marked Adebayo's third triple-double of the season, tied for the sixth-most across the NBA. He continues to chug along in a breakout […]
Jimmy Butler Will Play In Monday’s Game
Miami Heat shooting guard/small forward Jimmy Butler has been given the thumbs up to take the floor Monday against the Orlando Magic. Butler had been deemed questionable to play throughout the day due to a sprained right ankle, but he will retain his role in the starting five and is not expected to face any […]
Goran Dragic Given Green Light To Suit Up Monday
Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic will be back in the mix for Monday’s contest against the Orlando Magic following a one-game absence due to a calf ailment. With Kendrick Nunn (Achilles) having already been ruled out, Dragic is likely to see an increased role out of the backcourt, even if he isn’t thrust into […]
Kendrick Nunn Will Miss Second Straight Game Monday
Miami Heat point/shooting guard Kendrick Nunn has been ruled out for Monday’s contest against the Orlando Magic due to Achilles soreness. With Goran Dragic (calf) cleared to go, he is the likeliest candidate to take on increased duties in Nunn’s absence. The rookie will now miss each of Miami’s past two outings, his first absences […]
FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (1/27/20): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice
Before I begin, I would like to express my condolences to the family of Kobe Bryant and to those impacted by his passing. I am sure that everyone, whether you are a fan of the game or not, was devastated by the news, especially since it involved children. Without getting too melancholy or deep, take […]
Goran Dragic is Questionable Versus Orlando
Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic (calf) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Orlando Magic. He didn't suit up for Friday's game against the Clippers due to left calf soreness. Dragic has been banged up this season, but the Heat could use him with Kendrick Nunn (Achilles) and Jimmy Butler (ankle) listed as […]
Jimmy Butler Might Sit Out Against Magic
Miami Heat guard/forward Jimmy Butler (ankle) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Orlando Magic. He tweaked his ankle during Friday's game and left to the locker room with a few minutes left in the fourth quarter. The Heat are banged up with Kendrick Nunn (Achilles) and Goran Dragic (calf) listed as questionable […]
Kendrick Nunn is Questionable for Monday
Miami Heat guard Kendrick Nunn (Achilles) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Orlando Magic. He was unable to suit up for Friday's game due to left Achilles soreness. Goran Dragic (calf) didn't play on Friday and is listed as questionable for this game as well. Tyler Herro and Dion Waiters could be […]
Daniel Theis (PF/C, BOS): Week 15 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add In 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 26% of leagues ANALYSIS: Remember when Joel Anthony was the unsuspected starting center of The Heatles back in the day? Well, that is Daniel Theis, only in Boston and much better. Theis has started in all games he's played except one (the first of the season), and […]
Marquese Chriss (PF/C, GSW): Week 15 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add In 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 5% of leagues ANALYSIS: After three seasons and a half in the league, it is fair to say Marquese Chriss has been a bust. He is a former 8th-overall draftee but he has far from lived up to the expectations, though the current version of Chriss is […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/26/20): NBA DFS Lineups
Welcome to NBA Sunday! With most eyes pointed towards the NFL Pro Bowl, we have plenty of money to make over here on the hardwood. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for DraftKings on 1/26/20. You can also check out today's FanDuel lineup picks. We have just […]
FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (1/25/20): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice
Welcome to NBA Saturday night. We have 4 games on the board tonight with a ton of different options to pay up for. We're looking at Anthony Davis being questionable and a ton of other injuries to pay attention to. There is value to pay down for, but we have to get it perfect in […]
FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (1/24/20): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice
Welcome to NBA Friday night. We have 10 games on the board tonight with a ton of different options to pay up for. We're looking at Jimmy Butler being questionable and a ton of other injuries to pay attention to. There is value to pay down for, but we have to get it perfect in […]
Jimmy Butler Could Sit Against Clippers
Miami Heat guard/forward Jimmy Butler (knee) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. He's dealing with right knee soreness, so hopefully it's nothing serious. The Heat don't play through the rest of the weekend, so they may elect to give Butler the night off to heal up. The Heat would […]
Kendrick Nunn is Questionable for Friday
Miami Heat guard Kendrick Nunn (Achilles) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. He hasn't missed a game all season, but a sore left Achilles is fairly serious. The Heat are likely going to wait until closer to tip-off before making a final decision. Tyler Herro, Goran Dragic (calf), and […]
Jimmy Butler, Kendrick Nunn, Goran Dragic Questionable Friday
A slew of Miami Heat backcourt members have their status for Friday’s contest against the Los Angeles Clippers up in the air. Jimmy Butler, Kendrick Nunn and Goran Dragic have all been hit with questionable tags, despite all three of the trio being on the floor for Wednesday’s win. Butler is dealing with right knee […]
Jimmy Butler Scores 24 Points In Return
Miami Heat shooting guard/small forward Jimmy Butler connected on 16 of his 18 free throws and finished the night with 24 points in the overtime win over the Wizards. Butler added a full line with 10 rebounds and seven assists while blocking one shot, but failed to make a triple in this one. Butler took […]
Tyler Herro Catches Fire From Downtown On Wednesday
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro had the hot hand on Wednesday when his club played the Washington Wizards. Herro converted seven of his nine attempts from downtown en route to 25 points. Herro also chipped in three rebounds and two assists with a steal in 33 minutes (the most he has played since January 3rd). […]
Bam Adebayo Held In Check In Win over Wizards
Miami Heat power forward/center Bam Adebayo failed to score in double digits for the first time since all the way back on Dec. 5 as he tallied just six points on Wednesday. Adebayo converted three of eight shots overall and added eight rebounds with just two assists and a block in 34 minutes of action. […]
Fantasy Basketball Mid-Week Pickups for Week 14
Every team has passed the midway point of the 2019-20 season, resulting in several sure-fire pieces of knowledge that will likely shape its latter half, including the playoffs. For starters, the battle for Los Angeles is real, with both the Lakers and Clippers asserting their dominance out west in a way that's left the NBA […]
Duncan Robinson Might Play Wednesday
Miami Heat guard Duncan Robinson (ankle) is listed as a game-time decision for Wednesday's game against the Washington Wizards. He suffered a right ankle sprain during Monday's game. Derrick Jones, Tyler Herro, and Kendrick Nunn would be asked to play more if Robinson is out. Fantasy owners will need to check back closer to tip-off […]
Bam Adebayo Records 25th Double-Double
Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo posted 16 points, 11 rebounds, five assists, one steal, and one block in a 118-113 victory over the Sacramento Kings. It's his fifth game this month with double-digit rebounds and his seventh with at least five assists. The next step in the evolution of Adebayo- and there have been several […]
James Johnson Scores Efficient 22 Points In Win
Miami Heat forward James Johnson scored 22 points with six rebounds, four triples, three assists, and two blocks in a 118-113 win over the Sacramento Kings. Johnson was extremely efficient in a season-high 29 minutes, shooting 81.8 percent from the field and 80 percent from three. He saw extra playing time thanks to Jimmy Butler […]