DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (4/16/19): NBA DFS Lineups
After only two games on Monday night, we have three games on Tuesday. While that isn't a large slate by any means, it's decent for the playoffs. Generally, the biggest slate we'll see in the playoffs is four games, making three a relatively strong night. In this article, I will be providing you with my […]
FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (4/16/19): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice
After an exciting night that saw the Clippers make an improbable comeback over the defending champs, the playoffs continue on Tuesday with three games on the menu. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for FanDuel on 4/16/19. These DFS lineup picks can vary from higher-priced players […]
Hamidou Diallo Ruled Out for Game 2
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Hamidou Diallo (elbow) has been ruled out for Tuesday's Game 2 versus the Portland Trail Blazers. Diallo is reportedly dealing with right elbow soreness, so he could be sidelined for most of this series. He hasn't seen much playing time lately, so this won't mean too much for fantasy basketball. The […]
Dennis Schroder Logs 36 Minutes In Game 1
Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Dennis Schroder picked up 36 minutes of action in Sunday's Game 1 loss to Portland, scoring 11 points on 5-for-17 shooting. It could've been a much better night if Schroder hadn't struggled from deep, going 0-for-7. The speedy German also recorded five rebounds, three assists, and one steal. Schroder is […]
Steven Adams Scores Well In Sunday's Loss
Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams struggled to contain his old buddy Enes Kanter in Sunday's Game 1 loss to Portland, but he did some good scoring himself as well, shooting 8-for-14 from the field on his way to 17 points. Adams was a monster on the offensive glass, grabbing six rebounds, but he ended […]
Paul George Shoots Horribly In Game 1
Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Paul George piled up 26 points in Game 1 against Portland on Sunday, but he did it with some very inefficient shooting. With his shoulder injury still bothering him, PG13 went 5-for-14 from downtown and 8-for-24 overall from the field, adding 10 rebounds and four steals to his tally before […]
Russell Westbrook Starts Postseason Play With Triple-Double
Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook maintained his triple-double form in Sunday's playoff opener against Portland, finishing a 104-99 loss with 24 points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds. He was 0-for-4 from deep but shot a decent 8-for-17 overall from the field, and even maintained a 100 percent record at the line with eight […]
Paul George is Available for Game 1
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George (shoulder) is available for Sunday's Game 1 contest versus the Portland Trail Blazers. He was listed as questionable due to right shoulder soreness, but it's not going to be enough to sideline George. DFS players should not expect George to be limited, so he'll be a solid option for […]
Paul George Remains Questionable on Sunday
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. George was listed as day-to-day with right shoulder soreness and is in danger of missing Game 1 of this series. Markieff Morris would see more minutes coming his way if George sits out. Fantasy owners will […]
FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (4/14/19): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice
The Playoffs continue on Sunday with four games on the horizon. We have some significant injuries to monitor as Al Horford, Paul George, Blake Griffin, Donovan Mitchell, Ricky Rubio, and Kyle Korver are all in danger of not participating in their respective series' openers. In terms of Vegas, Oklahoma City/Portland leads the slate with a […]
Paul George is Day-to-Day
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George (shoulder) is reportedly day-to-day and could miss the beginning of their playoff series versus the Portland Trail Blazers. The series begins on Sunday, so there's a chance that George misses the first game. Markieff Morris would see more minutes coming his way if George sits out. More information on […]
Paul George is Questionable on Wednesday
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. George is dealing with right shoulder soreness, so the Thunder may decide to rest him this close to the playoffs. However, the Thunder do have a reason to win because they can change their seeding. Markieff Morris […]
Terrance Ferguson Continues With Good Shooting Form
Oklahoma City Thunder shooting guard Terrance Ferguson is known for his defense, but the team has gotten to enjoy his offensive outbursts this month as well. He has shot 64 percent from the field and 50 percent from downtown, averaging 11 points. The second-year guard nailed six of his 10 shots -- including three of […]
Russell Westbrook Strolls Towards 33rd Triple-Double
Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook had another game with a triple-double on Tuesday, finishing a 112-111 win over Houston with 29 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists. He now has 33 triple-doubles for the season and four in the last five games. Westbrook also had an above-average shooting night, going 4-for-10 from three-point […]
Paul George Wins It For OKC Versus Houston
Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Paul George was the hero of the night at the Chesapeake Energy Arena Tuesday night, hitting a game-winning triple in a 112-111 success over the Rockets. It wasn't a particularly good shooting night by George, with his efficiency being below 40 percent and him nailing only four of 14 attempts […]
FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (4/9/19): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice
As we head towards the final few days of the NBA regular season, the league has 11 games scheduled. With a few teams looking to gain ground in their respective conferences, some will be looking to make one final push to avoid being eliminated from playoff contention. As a result, look for the rotations for […]
Russell Westbrook Clinches Triple-Double Average For The Season
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook did the incredible on Friday when he clinched his third straight season averaging a triple-double in the 13-point win over the Pistons. Westbrook logged 19 points, 15 assists and eight rebounds on the night and once again became the only player other than Oscar Robertson to record this amazing […]
Jerami Grant Scores 19 Points, Grabs Seven Rebounds
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jerami Grant made half of his 16 shots en route to 19 points to help secure the win over the Pistons on Friday night by a score of 123-110. Grant grabbed seven rebounds but failed to add anything else to his line in the win. Grant has upped his scoring in […]
Paul George Scores 30 Points In Win Versus Pistons
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George connected on 11 of 24 of his shots on Friday night to score 30 points to ensure the win over the Pistons. George hauled in eight boards and added four dimes with two steals while connecting on four treys in 36 minutes of action. George continues to favor his […]
FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (4/5/19): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice
The league has a massive 13 games on the agenda to kick off the weekend with many contests having significant playoff implications. On the injury front, the report is loaded with some big names with even more being added as the day progresses. As many clubs look to gear up for the playoffs, minutes will […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (4/5/19): NBA DFS Lineups
Tonight marks the last Friday of the NBA season and there are a plethora of games with 13 contests on the docket. While 13 of the 16 playoff spots have already been accounted for there are still some things left to be decided, mainly in the east. There is a lot of juxtapositioning going on […]
Paul George Packs Stat Sheet During Win
Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Paul George played second fiddle to Russell Westbrook’s historic performance in Tuesday’s victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, but he still managed to contribute across multiple categories. George logged 19 points, six rebounds, five assists, five steals and three made triples in 38 minutes. It has been a dazzling season […]
Jerami Grant Continues Three-Point Development
Oklahoma City Thunder power forward Jerami Grant knocked down four triples during Tuesday’s win over the Los Angeles Lakers, giving him four consecutive contests with multiple threes made. He finished with 22 points overall Tuesday, chipping in five rebounds, continuing to develop into a well-rounded offensive threat for the Thunder just prior to the start […]
Russell Westbrook Records Historic 20-20-20 Outing
Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook made history during Tuesday’s win over the Los Angeles Lakers, becoming just the second player in NBA history to record a 20-20-20 performance, joining only Wilt Chamberlain, who did so in 1968. Westbrook finished with 20 points, 21 assists and 20 rebounds, an impressive all-around outing, even while […]
The Rookie Report - Revisiting the 2018-2019 Rookies With An Eye On Next Season (Part 2)
Earlier this season, I took a look at the early returns on this year's rookie class and made player comparisons as well as what I thought their short and long term potential would be. Now that these kids have had a season of ball under their belts, it's time to revisit those comparisons and see […]
Jerami Grant Produces Inefficiently
Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Jerami Grant had a decent showing versus the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday. Grant scored 14 points, going 6-for-16 from the floor with three boards. Sunday's game has been a microcosm for Grant lately. In the past three contests, Grant has averaged 14.3 points and four rebounds but is shooting 40 […]
Steven Adams Cleans The Glass Sunday
Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams had a solid performance Sunday against the Dallas Mavericks. Adams scored 20 points, going 10 of 17 from the floor with 15 boards. In the last three outings, Adams has been on fire, averaging 20.3 points and 10.7 rebounds. Also during this three-game span, Adams is shooting 67.4 percent […]
Paul George Records Double-Double Sunday
Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Paul George played very well versus the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday. George scored 27 points, shooting eight of 20 from the floor with 11 boards. In the last five contests, PG-13 has been playing better, averaging 28.2 points and 8.4 rebounds. Next up for the Thunder and George are the […]
Russell Westbrook Records 30th Triple-Double Of The Season
Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook had a stellar outing Sunday against the Dallas Mavericks. Westbrook scored 25 points, going 9-for-19 from the floor, with three of those buckets coming from long range. Westbrook also had 11 boards and 11 assists. Lately, Westbrook has played phenomenally, recording three triple-doubles in his last five contests. […]
Steven Adams Scores 16 Points Versus Nuggets
Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams was an efficient 8-for-12 from the floor en route to 16 points in the 10-point loss to the Nuggets. Adams added just five rebounds with two assists while swatting a single shot on the night. Adams has cooled off after his hot start to the season, but he is […]