Ish Smith Plays Well Again In Start

Washington Wizards point guard Ish Smith took full advantage of the extra minutes and the start on Friday with Isaiah Thomas (calf) out. Smith scored 15 points on 6-for-11 shooting and added eight assists with two steals and two makes from deep in 31 minutes of run in the nine-point loss to the Heat. He […]

Isaiah Thomas Won't Play on Friday

Washington Wizards guard Isaiah Thomas (calf) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Miami Heat. He missed Thursday's game against the 76ers due to a calf issue. Ish Smith started in his place and dropped 19 points with eight assists while playing 34 minutes. He'll be a popular DFS option once again on […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (12/6/19): NBA DFS Lineups

With a 10-game slate Friday night, only the Nuggets and Wizards also played Thursday, so while I'd suggest picking against the Wizards, there is no real reason to target the Nuggets. There will be plenty of value to choose from on the Wizards roster but be extremely wary. Players like Ish Smith, who is extremely […]

Davis Bertans Produces Another 20-Point Performance

Washington Wizards forward Davis Bertans continued his hot start to December on Thursday, scoring a season-high 25 points off the bench in a 119-113 win over Philadelphia. The Latvian looked unplayable in the second quarter, scoring nearly half (19) of the team's 40 points. He finished with 9-for-16 shooting and made seven treys. Bertans has […]

Rui Hachimura Scores Team-High 27 Points Thursday Night

Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura played a huge part in Thursday's win over Philadelphia, leading the team in scoring with 27 points and logging a game-high 43 minutes. He shot 11-for-18 from the field and 4-for-4 at the line, while notching seven rebounds and two steals. Hachimura disappointed last month as he barely averaged 10 […]

Bradley Beal Scores Inefficient 26 Points Versus Sixers

Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal had a rough shooting night on Thursday against the Sixers, but he still managed to get close to his season average with 26 points. He shot 7-for-24 from the field but got the job nice nicely at the line with an 11-for-13 success rate. Beal also produced his fifth […]

Isaiah Thomas To Miss Thursday’s Game

Washington Wizards point guard Isaiah Thomas has been ruled out for Thursday’s contest versus the Philadelphia 76ers due to a strained left calf. Without him in the mix, Ish Smith figures to handle many of the point guard duties, although Bradley Beal should see his already exorbitant offensive role expanded even further. Thomas has started […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (12/5/19): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

After a 10-game Wednesday night, we only have four games for Thursday. As is the case with most small slates, utilizing all of your salary tonight will take a back seat to simply finding the players that will produce the most. Looking at the slate as a whole, we have the teams we want playing […]

Moritz Wagner is Available for Thursday

Washington Wizards center Moritz Wagner (ankle) is available for Thursday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. He missed Tuesday's game, but the Wizards are in desperate need of help at center. Davis Bertans and Rui Hachimura were asked to play heavy minutes without Wagner available last game. He'll be available to help them out on Thursday. […]

Jordan McRae Undergoes Surgery

Washington Wizards guard Jordan McRae (finger) has been playing with a pin in his finger since late October. He underwent surgery on Thursday to remove the pin from his right finger. He will be re-evaluated in two weeks, so fantasy owners without an IR spot might want to consider dropping McRae. Troy Brown should see […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for December 5th (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 Philadelphia 76ers vs Washington Wizards The Philadelphia 76ers and Washington Wizards currently rank 19th and first in the […]

Fantasy Basketball Mid-Week Pickups for Week 7

While fans and analysts work hard to discover the reason behind the decreased ratings for the NBA, it's important to remember all that still makes the league so great. For the first time in league history, two international players took home the respective Player of the Month awards in Giannis Antetokounmpo and Luka Doncic. The […]

Moritz Wagner Uncertain for Thursday

Washington Wizards center Moritz Wagner (ankle) was able to go through some light practice on Wednesday. Wagner missed Tuesday's game and that forcEd Davis Bertans and Rui Hachimura into big minutes. Head coach Scott Brooks is unsure if Wagner will be ready to play against the 76ers on Thursday. Wagner should be owned in standard […]

Bradley Beal Goes Off For 42 Points In Tuesday's Loss

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal connected on 16 of 30 shooting to record 42 points for his undermanned squad on Tuesday in the seven-point loss to the Magic. Beal connected on three makes from downtown and added six boards with four assists and a steal across 42 minutes of action. Beal will see his usage […]

Isaiah Thomas Nets A Season-High 20 Points

Washington Wizards point guard Isaiah Thomas provided a full line in the loss to the Magic on Tuesday. Thomas scored a season-high 20 points on 8-for-14 shooting which included two makes from three while adding seven assists with five rebounds and a steal while even adding a block in 34 minutes of action, which was […]

Davis Bertans Scores 21 Points On Tuesday

Washington Wizards power forward Davis Bertans recorded 21 points, which included four makes from three on 12 attempts, but it was not enough in the loss to the Magic on Tuesday. Bertans hit seven of 16 shots overall and added five rebounds with a steal and two blocks in 40 minutes of action. With Thomas […]

Moritz Wagner To Miss Tuesday’s Contest

Washington Wizards power forward/center Moritz Wagner has been ruled out for Tuesday’s game versus the Orlando Magic due to a sprained left ankle. His absence, combined with that of Thomas Bryant’s, will pave the way for Rui Hachimura to see an enormous workload, making him a highly-attractive DFS commodity. Moving forward, Wagner could see an […]

Thomas Bryant is Out Next Three Weeks

Washington Wizards center Thomas Bryant (foot) is expected to miss the next three weeks of action. He was diagnosed with a stress reaction in his right foot and it can only heal with rest. Moritz Wagner (ankle) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Orlando Magic. Rui Hachimura and Davis Bertans could be […]

Buy, Sell, or Hold: Fred VanVleet and Nikola Jokic

Sell your guy while his high, buy that bro while he's low. Forgive my poor poem writing, but those are some words to live by when it comes to Fantasy NBA. Getting a trade done is rarely easy. Especially one that will give your team additional value. But if you use players' forms to your […]

Bradley Beal Notches Fourth Double-Double Of Season

Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal failed to knock down a three-point bucket for the first time this year during Sunday’s loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, but he did manage to record his fourth double-double with a 23-point, 11-assist showing. Beal remains Washington’s primary scoring and assist threat on a nightly basis, but he’ll […]

Rui Hachimura Drops Career-High 30 Points In Defeat

Washington Wizards power forward Rui Hachimura had the best scoring night of his young career during Sunday’s loss against the Los Angeles Clippers. He shot 13-for-23 from the field and finished with a new career high of 30 points, having combined for just 29 over his previous three games. The Rookie of the Year candidate […]

Moritz Wagner To Miss First Game Of 2019-20

Washington Wizards power forward/center Moritz Wagner has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers due to a sprained left ankle. His absence marks his first of the season, having carved out a considerable role off the bench for Washington on a nightly basis. While he is a season-long option only in […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (12/1/19): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

I hope everyone had a fantastic Thanksgiving holiday. As expected, we have games scheduled throughout the day on Sunday, with the first occurring at 3 pm (eastern). In terms of injuries, there are plenty of guys listed on the latest report, with Kyrie Irving, JA Morant, Jake Layman, Treveon Graham, Shabazz Napier, Josh Okogie, Dennis […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for November 29th (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 Washington Wizards vs Los Angeles Lakers The Washington Wizards rank fourth in the NBA in pace, while the […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (11/29/19): NBA DFS Lineups

With zero games played yesterday, a 12 game response on the main slate is exactly what we want after a day without basketball. There are plenty of cheap options tonight so don't be stingy and look for some of the super-value plays to pay off in dramatic fashion. Let's take a look at some stars […]

Bradley Beal Gets Hot And Scores 35 Points

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal had the hot hand on Wednesday as he helped his club pick up the 140-132 victory over the Suns. Beal connected on efficient 11 of 18 shooting and added four makes from downtown as he scored 35 points and added two rebounds, six assists, a steal and a block across […]

Thomas Bryant Provides A Strong Line In Win

Washington Wizards center Thomas Bryant scored 23 points with nine rebounds as he helped his club overcome the Suns on Wednesday in the eight-point victory. Bryant also chipped in 23 points with nine boards and added an impressive five assists with two triples in 30 minutes of action. Moritz Wagner also continued his solid play […]

C.J. Miles Ruled Out For Wednesday’s Game

Washington Wizards shooting guard/small forward C.J. Miles will miss Wednesday’s contest against the Phoenix Suns due to a ligament injury in his left wrist. The specificity of the ailment could mean that Miles is in line for a multi-game absence, with the Wizards having utilized his sharpshooting as a reserve this season to the tune […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (11/27/19): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Welcome to NBA Wednesday night. We have a ton of games on the slate, so we'll have to nail it perfectly if we want to cash. New Orleans and Los Angeles face off for the first time since the big trade, so we have some revenge on both sides. Let's dive in! In this article, […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for November 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   Game of the Day Washington Wizards vs Phoenix Suns The Washington Wizards and Phoenix Suns currently rank fourth and 10th in the […]