Brandon Ingram Posts All-Around Line Before Groin Injury

Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram (groin) was superb yet again on Thursday, scoring 19 points on eight of 14 shooting from the field. Ingram would add five boards, five assists, one steal, one three-pointer and a block before exiting the game late in the second half against the Heat. Ingram has come a long way, […]

Isaiah Thomas Busts Out With 29 Points

Los Angeles Lakers guard Isaiah Thomas got it going in a 131-113 win over the Heat on Thursday, dropping a season-high 29 points to go along with six assists and six three-pointers. Thomas has been quiet for most of the season, where he is still not showing the speed and level of confidence he displayed […]

Lonzo Ball Swipes Six Steals In Start

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball returned to the starting lineup and had himself quite a line, putting up eight points, six boards, seven assists and a career-high six steals. The prized rookie was eased back into action after missing 15 games earlier in 2018 and while he isn't going to give you many […]

C.J. McCollum Quiet In Win

Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum couldn't get it going on Tuesday, shooting just 5-for-18 from the field for only 11 points. He also didn't hit a single three-pointer and also committed four turnovers, as owners were expecting a much better performance against a Kings team that ranks second to last in team defensive efficiency. This […]

Damian Lillard Money Again

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard showed why owners should take notice of him more on draft day, as he continues to produce first-round value year after year. Lillard had 26 points and 12 dimes to go along with four triples from beyond the arc on Tuesday night against the Kings. It's no coincidence […]

Zach Randolph Drops 20 Points Against Former Team

Sacramento Kings power forward Zach Randolph was productive on Tuesday night, posting 20 points on 8-for-16 shooting from the field. After being a healthy scratch against the Timberwolves on Monday, Randolph returned to the lineup. Owners who picked up Randolph with a potential five-game week should plan ahead, as there is a chance that he could […]

Buddy Hield Cold From Field

Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield was contained in a 99-116 matchup against the Blazers, mustering just six points on 2-for-11 from the field. Hield didn't add much aside from pulling down five boards and two blocks. This was the second night of a back-to-back after all, so we'd give him a pass and blame it […]

Week 20 Essentials - Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire

NBA is back in full swing, as we enter the most crucial time of the year for fantasy hoops. It was a nice refresher to get a two-week break, but it's officially crunch time. As a reminder for most leagues, fantasy playoffs will begin on Week 21 which begins March 12th. Drop the dead weight, […]

Julius Randle Notches Triple-Double

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Julius Randle logged his fifth career triple-double on Friday night, as he had 18 points, 13 boards and 10 assists. Randle has been the most consistent Laker in 2018, as he's now scored in double digits in 15 straight contests, including 20.4 points per game in the month of February. Randle's strengths are […]

Brandon Ingram Busts Out With All-Around Line

Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram had himself a night on Friday, as he scored 15 points and nine boards on an efficient six of nine shooting in a dominating 124-102 win over the Mavericks. Ingram added three assists, two steals and also swatted away three shots to flash his versatility. He's finally rewarding his owners, as […]

Damian Lillard En Fuego With 44 Points

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard loves playing against the Warriors, scoring 44 points on 14 of 25 shooting in an impressive 123-117 win on Wednesday. D.A.M.E Dolla added eight assists and four triples, including a perfect 12 of 12 from the charity stripe. To say Lillard is hot would be an understatement, as […]

Kevin Durant Puts In 50 Points On 27 Shots

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant scored a season-high 50 points in a 117-123 thriller against the Blazers on Wednesday as both teams head into the All-Star break. Durant shot 17 of 27 from the field and connected on 6-for-14 from downtown. The former Finals MVP would add seven boards and six assists to go […]

Elfrid Payton Erupts For 29 Points

Phoenix Suns point guard Elfrid Payton was superb Monday, notching 29 points, eight boards and five dimes on 11 of 18 shooting. He was the only Suns player to have it going the entire night, and it's safe to say he's enjoying life in a Suns uniform. He won't be this good when Devin Booker […]

Stephen Curry Flirts With Triple-Double

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry flirted around and missed a triple-double, scoring 22 points to go along with nine boards and seven assists. The sweet-stroking marksman has played just 29.5 minutes over the past three games but is still putting up early-round numbers despite the reduced minutes. The Warriors have been blowing out […]

Kevin Durant Efficient In Easy Win

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant shot 8-for-9 from the field for 17 points to go along with seven boards and six assists in a 129-83 beating against the Suns on Monday. He added a three-pointer and a block, as the Warriors starters never saw the floor in the fourth quarter. The good news is […]

Week 18/19 Fantasy Basketball - Waiver Wire and Buy/Sell (All-Star Edition)

All-Star weekend is just around the corner, and it's an exciting for all NBA fans as we approach the weekend. In case you didn't know, this year's All-Star game will feature a different format, in which the captains (LeBron James & Stephen Curry) has selected members to be on their teams. It also gives some […]

NBA Injuries and Who Can Benefit Instead (Week 17)

Wow, what a day. The NBA trading deadline went out with a bang on the final day. In case you missed it, check out our Player News section. We're approaching crunch time in fantasy. You must do anything possible to make the playoffs. Once you get there, it's an entirely different ball game. Holding onto […]

Brandon Ingram Finally Flashes His Upside

Los Angeles Lakers small forward Brandon Ingram was outstanding on Tuesday, scoring 26 points on nine of 12 shooting, adding four rebounds and five assists. The Slenderman also added two three-pointers and two blocks apiece, as he's finally showing some consistency. Ingram has reached double-digit scoring in six straight games now, as the Lakers are 11-4 […]

Josh Hart Notches Third Straight Double-Double

Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Josh Hart went off again on Tuesday night, scoring an efficient 15 points on five of seven shooting to go along with 11 boards and three assists. Hart is now averaging 14.7 points, 12 rebounds and 2.3 assists on an 89.7 percent true shooting percentage in his last three starts, so it's safe […]

Kevin Durant Puts Up 33 Points In Loss

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant had it going from the tip, scoring 33 points on eight of 13 shooting, including 14 of 15 from the charity stripe. Durant was motivated and traded baskets with Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook early on in the first quarter, in which he had 15 points. Durant didn't get […]

Kristaps Porzingis Done For Year With Torn ACL

New York Knicks power forward Kristaps Porzingis (knee) will miss the remainder of the season with a torn ACL in his left knee. The first-time All-Star came down awkwardly after a dunk in Tuesday's contest against the Bucks and instantly grabbed his knee as he fell down on the hardwood. This is obviously a devastating blow […]

Week 17 Fantasy Basketball - Waiver Wire and Buy/Sell

Happy Super Bowl Sunday everyone. This week's column will be shorter than usual, with the anticipation of Super Bowl Sunday and my recent schedule. One quick reminder for this upcoming week: With the Thursday trading deadline looming, you should be saving your weekly adds up until Thursday, especially if your league has a limit on […]

Tobias Harris Thrives in Clippers Debut

Los Angeles Clippers forward Tobias Harris was superb in his first game in a Clippers uniform, scoring an efficient 24 points on 10 of 19 shooting. Harris added three triples, four boards, and a block in the win, as Harris will take a bulk of Blake Griffin's 17.5 shot attempts when he was a Clipper. […]

Danilo Gallinari Looks Healthy

Los Angeles Clippers forward Danilo Gallinari (glute) put up another outstanding performance, scoring 24 points with 9 rebounds in a 113-103 win over the Bulls on Saturday. It was Gallinari's second game back from a partial tear in his glute, and he has looked good in both games. The Italian Stallion buried three treys from […]

NBA Injuries and Who Can Benefit Instead (Week 16)

Just when you thought the injuries were slowing down and players were getting healthy, the NBA was once again hit by the injury bug. Owners will have some critical and difficult decisions to make, as their mindset should be looking ahead and getting into the playoffs at all costs. Yes, that means even if you […]

Brandon Ingram Plays Point Guard, Dishes 10 Assists

Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram just missed a triple-double, notching 16 points, eight rebounds and 10 dimes Friday night. Ingram didn't shoot the ball well, hitting only five of his 14 attempts. However, he played point guard for most of the night with Lonzo Ball (knee) sidelined and Jordan Clarkson incapable of being a […]

Welcome Back: Brook Lopez Drops 19 Points At Barclays Center

Los Angeles Lakers center Brook Lopez had one of his best games in recent memory, as he went into Brooklyn and scored 19 points in a 102-99 win over the Nets on Friday. Head coach Luke Walton clearly made up his mind from the start to give the veteran Lopez more minutes, opting to actually […]

Josh Hart With Big Double-Double In Brooklyn

Los Angeles Lakers guard Josh Hart thrived in a starting role on Friday night, finishing with 15 points on five of eight shooting in 35 minutes of action. Hart would also grab a career-high 14 boards to go along with three treys, two assists and a steal. Hart is quickly trending up as a deep-league […]

Kevin Durant With Rare Off Night

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant struggled against the Jazz, going only 5-for-13 from the field for a pedestrian 17 points in 30 minutes of action. Durant did not hit a single three-pointer in five attempts, and he didn't register a block either. Head coach Steve Kerr did wave the white flag early, pulling out […]

Klay Thompson The Lone Bright Spot For Warriors

Golden Staten Warriors guard Klay Thompson was the only one who had it going on Tuesday night, as he shot 12-for-17 for 27 points in a 99-129 blowout loss against the Jazz. Thompson added three triples, six boards and three assists to go along with a pair of blocks. The great thing about Thompson is […]