Nerlens Noel is Questionable for Monday

Oklahoma City Thunder center Nerlens Noel (face) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. He's expected to be re-evaluated later this week, so he's likely closer to doubtful for this game. Steven Adams is good to go, so he might see more minutes here. Mike Muscala will be asked to back […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for January 27th (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 UPDATE: LaMarcus Aldridge has been ruled OUT.  Trey Lyles should be in line for more minutes along with Jakob Poeltl and Rudy Gay […]

Steven Adams is Questionable on Saturday

Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He suffered a left ankle sprain on Monday and hasn't been able to play in the last two games. The Thunder are already without Nerlens Noel (face) for Saturday's contest. Mike Muscala could be looking at all […]

Nerlens Noel Has Surgery to Repair His Cheek

Oklahoma City Thunder center Nerlens Noel (face) had surgery on his cheek and won't suit up for Saturday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He had to repair a fracture to the zygomatic arch of his left cheek. It's unclear when Noel is going to get back on the court. Steven Adams (ankle) has missed the […]

Danilo Gallinari is Ruled Out Against 'Wolves

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Danilo Gallinari (thumb) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He played well during Friday's game, but it appears he suffered a left thumb injury in the process. The Thunder are a bit banged up, so Darius Bazley could be looking at significant playing time. Bazley could […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/25/20): NBA DFS Lineups

There are four games on tonight's slate, so if you are looking to spend up, you have two options. LeBron James versus the 76ers or Karl-Anthony Towns facing off against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Anthony Davis is an option as well, but at his price of $9,300, you don't have the luxury of fading or […]

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 […]

NBA DFS Prop Picks for Saturday (1/25/19) - Monkey Knife Fight

There is a five-game schedule in the NBA tonight, meaning lots of opportunities to play props and win with Monkey Knife Fight. The schedule starts with a nice matchup as the Dallas Mavericks visit the Utah Jazz, tipping off at 5 pm EST, as the red-hot Jazz will try to contain Luka Doncic. That’s followed […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for January 25th (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 Oklahoma City Thunder vs Minnesota Wolves The Oklahoma City Thunder and Minnesota Wolves rank 19th and fourth in […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Packs Stat Sheet With 24-Point Effort

Oklahoma City Thunder point/shooting guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continued his ascension up the fantasy ranks during Friday’s win over the Atlanta Hawks, taking advantage of the increased tempo to load up his stat sheet. While he shot 7-for-16 from the field, he attempted a career-high 13 free throws, which led to 24 points. He tossed in […]

Danilo Gallinari Drops 25 Points In Uber-Efficient Shooting Night

Oklahoma City Thunder small/power forward Danilo Gallinari tied his season high by shooting 70 percent from the floor during Friday’s win over the Atlanta Hawks. He needed just 28 minutes of action to compile 25 points on 7-for-10 shooting, including going 4-for-6 from behind the arc. In addition to knocking down all seven free throws […]

Mike Muscala, Nerlens Noel Combine For 24 Points At Center

The duo of Oklahoma City Thunder centers Mike Muscala and Nerlens Noel stepped in for the injured Steven Adams during Friday’s win over the Atlanta Hawks and combined to collect 24 points on 10-for-12 shooting. Muscala finished with 14 points, knocking down four threes, while Noel had 10 points and snatched eight rebounds. Noel drew […]

Steven Adams Will Sit Out Friday

Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (ankle) will not play Friday against the Atlanta Hawks. Adams was questionable with an ankle injury, but will miss his second straight game with the ailment. Nerlens Noel will start and be a solid DFS target in Friday's slate. The Thunder play again on Saturday and Adams will likely […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/24/20): NBA DFS Lineups

At this point, we are basically rotating most of the same players in and out of lineups since we know what defenses to target on a nightly basis. Tonight is no different, and although there will be some familiar names holding down most of the winning lineups, we need variance to make sure we can […]

Justin Patton Acquired By Mavericks

Oklahoma City Thunder center Justin Patton has been traded to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for forward Isaiah Roby. Patton hasn't see too much action in OKC with Steven Adams and Nerlens Noel ahead of him on the depth chart. Losing Dwight Powell (Achilles) for the season is likely why the Mavs made this move. Dallas […]

Steven Adams is Questionable Against Hawks

Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (ankle) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. He was unable to play on Wednesday due to a left ankle issue. Nerlens Noel and Mike Muscala would be asked to pick up the slack if Adams is unable to play on Friday. Noel would be […]

Steven Adams Tagged As Questionable For Friday

Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams has picked up a questionable designation for Friday’s contest versus the Atlanta Hawks due to an ankle sprain. Adams has missed two of the team’s previous four outings and another absence would pave the way for Nerlens Noel to remain among the starting five, making him a high upside […]

Buy, Sell, or Hold: Nemanja Bjelica and Eric Bledsoe

Trading your player when he is on a hot streak is a legitimate way to obtain better talent by the use of only your negotiating skills and player's forms. If you can combine that with a player who is ice-cold at the moment but is just about to turn things around, and you might end […]

Chris Paul Scores 28 Points In Return To Houston

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Chris Paul probably felt pretty good on Monday as he scored 27 of his 28 points in the first half in the comeback win over the Rockets in his return to Houston. Paul provided a full line as he added six rebounds with three assists, three steals, and a block while […]

Dennis Schroder Scores 23 Points To Help Secure Win

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Dennis Schroder recorded 17 of his 23 points in the second half on Monday to help his club pick up the come-from-behind win over the Rockets. Schroder connected on nine of 16 shooting and added five rebounds with four assists and three triples in 34 minutes off the bench. Schroder has […]

Steven Adams To Miss Remainder Of Monday’s Contest

Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams has been ruled out for the second half of Monday’s game versus the Houston Rockets due to a sprained left ankle. His absence creates a chasm in the Thunder frontcourt with Nerlens Noel (ankle) already having been ruled out prior to tip-off. Prior to his departure, Adams missed two […]

Danilo Gallinari Has Been Removed From Injury Report

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Danilo Gallinari (rest) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Monday's game against the Houston Rockets. He was rested last game, but will be back in action for this one. Gallinari is a valuable trade piece, so the Thunder are going to make sure he's healthy at the deadline. […]

Mike Muscala (PF/C, OKC) - Week 14 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 4% of leagues ANALYSIS: From the surface, it would seem like you would be best advised to steer clear of Mike Muscala: he has largely shot poorly from long-distance this season, he is seeing his lowest volume of floor-time since 2015, and he appears to be securely […]

Fantasy Basketball Week 14 Waiver Wire Specialists

Wishing everyone a Happy New Year! This season has been entertaining with many different story lines, and we're excited for what the rest of the season has to offer. This is a reminder that fantasy basketball is a marathon, not a sprint. We are just past halfway into the fantasy season, where managers should have […]

Steven Adams Cleared To Suit Up For Saturday’s Game

Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams will be back in action for Saturday’s contest versus the Portland Trail Blazers following a one-game absence due to a right knee contusion. Adams’ return dampens the fantasy value of Nerlens Noel, who is likely to return to his role as a reserve. Without Danilo Gallinari available, Adams should […]

Steven Adams is Questionable for Saturday

Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. He didn't play in the second half of Wednesday's game due to a right knee contusion. Adams missed Thursday's practice and sat out of Friday's game as well. There's a good chance that Adams isn't going […]

Danilo Gallinari is Ruled Out on Saturday

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Danilo Gallinari (rest) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. It's the second game of a back-to-back set, so the Thunder will let Gallinari rest here. Darius Bazley, Hamidou Diallo and Deonte Burton will all see increased playing time without Gallinari on the court. They could […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (1/18/20): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

I hope everyone is having a fantastic weekend. The NBA has 11 games scheduled, beginning at 3:30 pm (Eastern). Of course, we have some injuries to monitor, with Paul George, Jrue Holiday, Jahlil Okafor, Kenrich Williams, DeAndre Jordan, Joe Harris, Garrett Temple, Frank Kaminsky, Kelly Oubre Jr., Robert Williams, Blake Griffin, Reggie Jackson, Luke Kennard, […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Scores 18 Points With Eight Dimes

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander produced another all-around line in Friday's loss to Miami, notching 18 points, eight assists, six rebounds, and one steal. He was perfect at the line with six attempts but struggled from the field with 5-for-13 shooting. OKC won't get any rest and they will be back out there on […]

Danilo Gallinari Scores Game-High 27 Points With Seven Treys

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Danilo Gallinari drops seven treys on the Heat in Friday's matchup, finishing a 115-108 loss with a game-high 27 points on 7-for-15 shooting. He also had six rebounds, four assists and one steal in 33 minutes of action. The Italian has now scored 20-plus points in five consecutive outings, and he's […]