Khris Middleton Drops Season-High 31 Points In Defeat

Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard/small forward Khris Middleton tied his season high with five made triples en route to scoring a season-best 31 points during Wednesday’s loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Middleton shot 12-for-21 from the floor overall, also adding eight rebounds and four assists to what was arguably his best fantasy outing of the season […]

Ben Simmons Logs Third Straight Double-Double

Philadelphia 76ers point guard/small forward Ben Simmons was all over the stat sheet during Wednesday’s win over the Milwaukee Bucks en route to notching his third consecutive double-double. Simmons finished an efficient 7-for-10 from the floor overall, collecting 15 points to go with 14 assists, seven rebounds, three steals and two blocks. After a slow […]

Joel Embiid Racks Up 31 Points In Just 28 Minutes

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid dominated to the tune of a 31-point effort in Wednesday’s Christmas Day win over the Milwaukee Bucks, needing just 28 minutes to compile an all-around impressive double-double. Embiid finished 11-for-21 from the field, knocking down at least three triples in a contest for only the fourth time all year. He […]

Paul George Goes For 18 Points In Return To Oklahoma City

Los Angeles Clippers small/power forward Paul George played his first contest back in Oklahoma City since his trade during the offseason Sunday. George went for 18 points on 6-for-17 shooting as his new team fell to his old, with the six-time All-Star collecting a season-low two rebounds in the defeat. Whereas George was spectacular in […]

Dennis Schroder Continues Scoring Barrage With 28-Point Outing

Oklahoma City Thunder point/shooting guard Dennis Schroder was in a groove offensively yet again during Sunday’s win over the Los Angeles Clippers, going for 28 points off the bench on 8-for-17 shooting. He has been especially lethal in his last nine games, shooting 51.3 percent from the floor and averaging 23.7 points on a nightly […]

Lou Williams Drops 22 Points In Return To Starting Five

Los Angeles Clippers point/shooting guard Lou Williams drew the start during Sunday’s loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in place of Kawhi Leonard and went for 22 points on 7-for-20 shooting. He added seven assists and three rebounds to his stat line, but it was the scoring output that bodes well for his future outlook; […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (12/23/19): NBA DFS Lineups

With the league taking the night off for Christmas Eve on Tuesday, that leaves Monday with a stacked 11-game slate to ring in the holiday season. While the Rockets bring their dynamic backcourt duo to the dance, it’s Trae Young that draws the highest price tag of the evening with an advantageous matchup versus Cleveland. […]

Steven Adams Snatches Season-High 17 Rebounds

Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams set a new season high with 17 rebounds during Sunday’s win over the Los Angeles Clippers, also reaching the 20-point plateau for the fourth time this year. Adams continues to be tenacious on the glass, having recorded at least nine rebounds in each of his past 12 outings. He […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Ties Career High With 32-Point Outing

Oklahoma City Thunder point/shooting guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was held firmly in check the first time that he faced the Los Angeles Clippers -- his former team -- the first time that the two teams met this year. On Sunday, during Oklahoma City’s win, Gilgeous-Alexander tied his career high in scoring with 32 points on 12-for-25 […]

DeMar DeRozan Stymied Offensively During Win

San Antonio Spurs shooting guard/small forward DeMar DeRozan posted his second-lowest shooting percentage of the season in his team’s victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday, as he finished with 12 points for the second consecutive game on 4-for-14 shooting. DeRozan’s performance was far below expectation, especially against a Nets team that plays at a […]

LaMarcus Aldridge Records Double-Double During Victory

San Antonio Spurs power forward/center LaMarcus Aldridge collected his fourth double-double in his past five games during Thursday’s win over the Brooklyn Nets. Aldridge finished with 20 points, hitting the 20-point plateau for the first time in December. He also pitched in 10 boards, as he makes a December push to raise his rebounding numbers, […]

Patty Mills Drills Season-High Seven Triples Off Bench

San Antonio Spurs point/shooting guard Patty Mills needed just 26 minutes to compile 27 points as a reserve during Thursday’s win over the Brooklyn Nets. He shot 8-for-14 from the field overall, but 7-for-10 from long range, setting a new season high in triples made. The only other time in his regular-season career that Mills […]

Jarrett Allen Notches Season-High Six Assists In Double-Double

Brooklyn Nets center Jarrett Allen collected his sixth double-double of the month during Thursday’s loss to the San Antonio Spurs, as he also added a season-high six assists to his stat line. The 19 points and 13 rebounds that Allen compiled represent his approximate ceiling, as the 7-for-10 shooting from the field raised his field-goal […]

Spencer Dinwiddie Drops Career-High 41 Points In Loss

Brooklyn Nets point/shooting guard Spencer Dinwiddie notched another feather in his cap during what has been a breakout campaign, setting a new career high with 41 points on 14-for-29 shooting during Thursday’s loss to the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs have had difficulty checking opposing guards throughout the year, but Dinwiddie was scorching hot no […]

Alec Burks Fires Up Season-High 20 Shot Attempts In Defeat

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Alec Burks came off the bench shooting during Wednesday’s loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, attempting a season-high 20 shots en route to finishing with 16 points. The contest marked his highest shot total in a regular-season outing since Dec. 13, 2015, with Burks’ current role as a reserve for […]

D'Angelo Russell Compiles Team-High 26 Points

Golden State Warriors point/shooting guard D'Angelo Russell finished with 26 points on 9-for-23 shooting during Wednesday’s loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. After being firmly held in check his last time out, Russell attempted to get his shot going, ultimately finishing 5-for-12 from behind the three-point line. He also finished as the team’s leading assist […]

C.J. McCollum Delivers Second Straight 30-Point Performance

Portland Trail Blazers point/shooting guard C.J. McCollum nearly had an identical performance from his excellent 30-point showing versus Phoenix on Monday when he dropped 30 points on the Golden State Warriors in Wednesday’s win. McCollum shot 11-for-19 from the field overall, including 3-for-8 from long range, and padded his stat line by adding five rebounds […]

Hassan Whiteside Snags Season-High 23 Rebounds In Win

Portland Trail Blazers center Hassan Whiteside feasted on the boards during Wednesday’s victory over the Golden State Warriors, recording a season-high 23 rebounds to go along with 16 points. To kick off December, Whiteside has now logged eight consecutive double-doubles, averaging 18.4 points and 14 rebounds per contest in that stretch, all while shooting 68.4 […]

Damian Lillard Ties Season-High 13 Assists During 31-Point Night

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard made mincemeat of the Golden State Warriors’ defense during Wednesday’s win. The four-time All-Star shot 9-for-20 from the field en route to a 31-point performance, also tying his season high in assists with 13, while adding five rebounds. It continued a trend that has spanned Lillard’s career, one […]

Jonas Valanciunas Racks Up 24 Points Across 26 Minutes

Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas exceeded the 20-point plateau in back-to-back games for just the second time this season with his 24-point showing against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Wednesday’s loss. Valanciunas fell a rebound shy of back-to-back double-doubles, but did add three assists and knock down multiple threes for the sixth time this season. […]

Brandon Clarke Drops Career-High 27 Points Off Bench

Memphis Grizzlies small/power forward Brandon Clarke had the best offensive night of his career to date Wednesday, compiling 27 points on 13-for-19 shooting off the bench during the loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Clarke’s offensive contributions came fast and furious as he saw just 25 minutes, but also managed to accrue seven rebounds during […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Bounces Back With 20-Point Outing

Oklahoma City Thunder point/shooting guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander collected 20 points during Wednesday’s win over the Memphis Grizzlies, finishing 7-for-16 from the field after having attempted just three shots his last time out. Gilgeous-Alexander continues to log a massive workload on a nightly basis, adding nine rebounds, two steals and two blocks across his 39 minutes […]

Steven Adams Records Double-Double In Victory

Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams finished with 13 points and 10 rebounds during Wednesday’s win over the Memphis Grizzlies, marking his fourth double-double in his past five games. After a knee injury hampered him to begin the season, Adams appears to have found his groove on both ends of the floor, also adding five […]

Dennis Schroder Ties Season High With 31-Point Outing

Oklahoma City Thunder point/shooting guard Dennis Schroder helped key a second-half comeback for his squad, tying his season high with 31 points in Wednesday’s win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Schroder shot 10-for-19 from the field overall, setting new season highs from the free-throw stripe with 10 makes on 11 attempts. He was also the team’s […]

Mario Hezonja Tagged As Questionable To Play Wednesday

Portland Trail Blazers small/power forward Mario Hezonja has been listed as questionable to suit up for Wednesday’s contest versus the Golden State Warriors due to back spasms. Hezonja’s role as a reserve has diminished over the past month, not having attempted more than four field-goal attempts in a single outing since Nov. 19. His absence […]

Mike Conley Cleared To Return To Action Tuesday

Utah Jazz point guard Mike Conley will make his return to the lineup for Tuesday’s contest versus the Orlando Magic. Conley had missed each of Utah’s past five games due to a left hamstring injury and his return to the mix will likely cap Joe Ingles’ fantasy relevance for the time being. Donovan Mitchell, who […]

Grayson Allen Questionable To Make Return Wednesday

Memphis Grizzlies point/shooting guard Grayson Allen has seen any momentum that he has built up throughout the 2019-20 season derailed by ankle injuries. He has missed each of his team’s previous four outings due to right ankle soreness, but is now questionable to return to action for Wednesday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. After […]

Kevin Porter Jr. Picks Up Questionable Tag For Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard/small forward Kevin Porter Jr. has been tagged as questionable to participate in Wednesday’s game versus the Charlotte Hornets due to a sore left shoulder. Porter, who has developed into a consistent bench cog for the Cavaliers, has missed just one contest all season. While his fluctuating scoring efforts make him a […]

Moritz Wagner Will Remain Sidelined For Wednesday

Washington Wizards power forward/center Moritz Wagner has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game versus the Chicago Bulls due to an ankle injury. The fact that the team signed Anzejs Pasecniks to a two-way deal earlier Tuesday does not bode well for Wagner returning to the floor anytime soon. His absence will mark his third straight […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Tagged As Questionable For Wednesday

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns has his status up in the air for Wednesday’s game versus the New Orleans Pelicans due to a left knee sprain. Towns has not missed a game since Nov. 4, with Gorgui Dieng the likeliest candidate to see a significant uptick in minutes should the big man be sidelined, as […]