Royce O'Neale Fills In Adequately

Utah Jazz guard/ forward Royce O'Neale filled in adequately for Donovan Mitchell (ankle), who missed Monday's game due to a sprained ankle he suffered on Saturday. O'Neale contributed a season-high 11 points to go along with three rebounds, three assists and one steal in 19 minutes of action. Unfortunately, there aren't enough minutes for O'Neale […]

Derrick Favors Posts Double-Double In Home Loss

Utah Jazz power forward Derrick Favors posted his first double-double of the season, contributing 11 points to go along with 10 rebounds. The 27-year-old also added one assist, three steals and two blocks in 23 minutes of action. Favors was one of the lone bright spots for the Jazz tonight, who suffered their fourth consecutive […]

Donovan Mitchell Ruled Out on Monday

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (ankle) has been ruled out of Monday's game against the Toronto Raptors. Mitchell was able to return on Saturday, but the issue just got worse. The Jazz are obviously going to play it safe with Mitchell and wait until he's 100 percent. Utah plays again on Wednesday, so consider Mitchell […]

Derrick Favors, Jae Crowder Listed as Probable

Utah Jazz forward/center Derrick Favors (knee) and forward Jae Crowder (ankle) are both expected to play on Monday against the Toronto Raptors. Both players continue to be listed as probable, but play anyway. Crowder has seen an increase in playing time and is growing in fantasy value. Favors is losing playing time to Crowder and […]

Alec Burks Will Play on Monday

Utah Jazz guard Alec Burks (hand) will play on Monday against the Toronto Raptors. Burks has not played since October 27, but should get a chance with Donovan Mitchell (ankle) already sidelined. Burks can normally be left on the waiver wire, but could have some short-term value with Mitchell out.

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (11/5/18): NBA DFS Lineups

We have a nine-game slate to kick off our NBA week and we should be in for a good one tonight. As the season goes on, we will get into more stats and usage rates, but with the season being so young, we don't have a ton to go on. In this article, I will […]

Rudy Gobert Continues Double-Double Trend

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert posted his eighth double-double in his first nine games of the season during Saturday's blowout loss to the Denver Nuggets. Gobert has been brilliant all season long and hasn't recorded less than 11 rebounds in any contest. The French big man has converted on 71.8 percent of his field goals […]

Derrick Favors Scores 12 Points In 19 Minutes

Utah Jazz forward/center Derrick Favors scored 12 points while adding five rebounds, one assist, and one block in 19 minutes during Saturday's blowout loss to the Denver Nuggets. Favors is technically listed as the team's starting power forward, but it's Jae Crowder who closes out games at the four-spot for the Utah Jazz. Favors isn't […]

Joe Ingles Struggles On Saturday

Utah Jazz guard/forward Joe Ingles recorded his worst game of the young season during Saturday's blowout loss to the Denver Nuggets. Ingles was held to just four points on 1-of-5 shooting. The 31-year-old did chip in one three-pointer, four rebounds, six assists, two steals and one turnover across 33 minutes of action, so it wasn't […]

Donovan Mitchell Rolls Ankle During Fourth Quarter

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (ankle) played through an ankle injury he suffered during Saturday's blowout loss to the Denver Nuggets. Mitchell rolled his ankle midway through the fourth quarter and needed to be helped off the court. The 22-year-old got taped up in the locker room and was able to re-enter the game. It […]

Ricky Rubio Scores 11 Points In Blowout Loss

Utah Jazz guard Ricky Rubio went three of 10 from the field and 4-for-4 from the charity stripe on his way to an 11-point outing in Saturday's blowout loss to the Denver Nuggets. Rubio added in one three-pointer, four rebounds, six assists and four steals, but with Donovan Mitchell (hamstring) back on the floor, Rubio's […]

Dante Exum Injures Shoulder, Returns to Score Six Points

Utah Jazz guard Dante Exum (shoulder) briefly left Saturday's contest after tweaking his right shoulder early in the game. Exum was able to return following a short hiatus but only scored six points on 1-of-3 shooting while adding in one rebound and one assist in 18 minutes of game action. The positive news is that […]

Derrick Favors, Jae Crowder Are Probable on Saturday

Utah Jazz forward/center Derrick Favors (knee) and forward Jae Crowder (ankle) are both listed as probable on Saturday. Crowder played fantastic on Friday, so he should be fine for this contest as well. Favors is battling knee problems, but continues to play through it. Favors does not have the best fantasy value right now, but […]

Alec Burks is Doubtful for Saturday

Utah Jazz guard Alec Burks (hand) is doubtful for Saturday's game against the Denver Nuggets. The Jazz suffered the injury last week, but it appears to be more serious than the team first believed. Burks has a left hand chip fracture, so he could be sidelined for multiple games. Royce O'Neale, Dante Exum, and Grayson […]

Donovan Mitchell Probable For Saturday

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (hamstring) is probable for Saturday's game against the Denver Nuggets. Mitchell tweaked his hamstring during Wednesday's game, which forced him to sit out the final four minutes of that contest. The 22-year-old also missed Friday's game due to the injury. Stay tuned for any updates as we get closer to […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (11/3/18): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Saturday night features a solid seven-game slate that features a few games that should see some serious offensive production and a Lakers/Trail Blazers game with a 238 Vegas Total as the late-night hammer. Seven game NBA slates provide the well-informed DFS player an excellent opportunity to find some hidden gems. In this article, I will […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (11/3/18): NBA DFS Lineups

There are seven games tonight and none of them are all that appealing right off the bat, although the Lakers-Trail Blazers game has my early attention along with Hornets-Cavaliers. Both will be high-scoring affairs, but only the Lakers and Trail Blazers offer serious, consistent value. The Celtics-Pacers game is enticing, but it's hard to trust […]

Jae Crowder Scores 18 Points Off The Bench Versus Grizzlies

Utah Jazz small forward Jae Crowder scored 16 points with six rebounds, one assist and one block in a loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night. He has been the bright spot off the bench for the Jazz and is an early-season candidate for the sixth man of the year. This is his fifth […]

Rudy Gobert Grabs 16 Rebounds Versus Grizzlies On Friday Night

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert notched 16 rebounds with nine points, one assist and one block versus the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night. Gobert has been dominating the paint this season, being in the top five for rebounds, blocks and field-goal percentage. He has been impressing fantasy owners who drafted him. He can post top-15 […]

Joe Ingles Hits Three Threes On Friday Night

Utah Jazz small forward Joe Ingles scored 19 points on three threes with three rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block versus the Memphis Grizzlies. He is one of the more consistent players on the Utah Jazz, as they rely on him for scoring. He did have an unusual five turnovers, but his high […]

Grayson Allen Starts At Shooting Guard For Jazz On Friday

Utah Jazz shooting guard Grayson Allen scored nine points with one assist in 27 minutes of play versus the Memphis Grizzlies. He slotted in for the injured Donovan Mitchell, but the Jazz decided to roll with Jae Crowder more than the rookie for most of the game. Allen should be kept on the waiver wire […]

Ricky Rubio Notches Double-Double Versus Grizzlies

Utah Jazz point guard Ricky Rubio notched a double-double with 22 points and 11 assists along with two rebounds and one steal in a loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. He had four turnovers, but poor shooting percentages and high turnover rates should be expected from Rubio. With Donovan Mitchell out, he has been aggressive in […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (11/2/18): NBA DFS Lineups

The third Friday of the NBA season is now upon us. Half of the league's teams are in action tonight with eight games on the docket. Perhaps the most intriguing game of the night is Minnesota at Golden State. Both teams are ranked in the top-eight of the league in scoring and three-point shooting. The […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (11/2/18): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Normally, we have a massive Friday slate, but that hasn't been the case this season. The NBA is trying to crack down on back-to-back games, and they are utilizing a more consistent schedule with smaller amounts of games on what are normally bigger slates. Regardless, there are plenty of options to choose from on this […]

NBA Waiver Wire: Standard League Adds (Week 3)

This early in the season, minor injuries are opening up minutes for reserves and many of them are setting a solid examples of why they need to be picked up. Elie Okobo, Josh Okogie, Nemanja Bjelica, Garrett Temple and Noah Vonleh are all younger players trending upwards, while veterans like P.J. Tucker, Danny Green and […]

Derrick Favors is Listed as Probable on Friday

Utah Jazz forward/center Derrick Favors (knee) is listed as probable for Friday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Favors was not able to play on Sunday, but did suit up for Wednesday's game against Minnesota. He finished with 14 points and eight rebounds in 28 minutes on Wednesday. Favors does not have great fantasy value, especially […]

Jae Crowder Listed as Probable on Friday

Utah Jazz forward Jae Crowder (ankle) is listed as probable for Friday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Crowder was listed as probable on Wednesday and dropped 18 points in 30 minutes. Donovan Mitchell (hamstring) has been ruled out of this one. Crowder could jump into the starting lineup. Fantasy owners should check back closer to […]

Donovan Mitchell is Sitting Out on Friday

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (hamstring) is sitting out of Friday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Mitchell is dealing with hamstring soreness, so the Jazz are taking the cautious approach and resting him. The Jazz do not expect Mitchell to miss much time at all. Dante Exum is expected to draw the start, while Royce […]

Alec Burks Ruled Out For Friday

Utah Jazz guard Alec Burks (hand) has been ruled out of Friday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Donovon Mitchell (hamstring) has also been declared inactive for this contest. With an extremely thin backcourt available, Dante Exum, Grayson Allen and Royce O'Neale will inherit tonight's minutes at the shooting guard position. Exum will most likely be […]

Fantasy Basketball Risers and Fallers: Week 3

We are in the midst of the third week of the fantasy basketball season and it’s time to take a long, hard look at your roster. It’s still early in the season, but sometimes that’s the best time to make moves, otherwise, you may miss out on someone in the midst of a breakout year. […]