Zach LaVine Effective Despite Minutes Restiction

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine was productive in the the loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. Despite still working on a minutes restriction, LaVine made the most of his time on the court by dropping 19 points on 7-for-15 from the field in addition to pulling down five boards. This was arguably his best game […]

Jerian Grant Explodes While Filling in for Kris Dunn

Chicago Bulls guard Jerian Grant played well on Monday in the loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. Filling in for guard Kris Dunn (concussion), Grant played 47 productive minutes, finishing the night with 22 points in addition to showcasing his generosity by dishing out 13 assists. With Dunn expected to be out at least one […]

Lauri Markkanen Pulls Down 17 Rebounds

Chicago Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen recorded a double-double in Monday's narrow loss to New Orleans. Markkanen played 40 minutes, scoring 14 points on 5-for-12 shooting from the field. Though he missed all four shots from deep, he made up for it by pulling down 17 rebounds and swatting two shots. The first-year man has been […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/22/18): NBA DFS Lineups

I hope everyone had a fantastic weekend. After only four games on Sunday that were overshadowed by championship football, the Association features nine games to get you back to focusing on hoops. Below you will find our daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for DraftKings on 1/22/18. These DFS lineup picks can vary from higher-priced players and […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (1/21/18): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

After a solid weekend weekend of hoops, the league wraps things up with four games to keep you busy if you aren't feeling Championship Sunday. Below you will find our daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for FanDuel on 1/21/18. These DFS lineup picks can vary from higher-priced players and elite options, to lower-priced players and value picks on FanDuel. […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Out Against Philly

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) will not play on Saturday against the Philadelphia 76ers, his third absence of the season as a result of sporadic knee soreness. As a result, forward Tony Snell will pick up the start and likely see minutes north of the 30-minute mark. Snell will be third in line for […]

Kris Dunn Won’t Play in Atlanta

Chicago Bulls guard Kris Dunn (concussion) will not play against the Hawks on Saturday. Dunn took a nasty spill during the team’s matchup against Golden State and will likely miss the team’s entire three-game road trip while in the league’s concussion protocol. With guard Zach LaVine still facing a minutes restriction, guard Jerian Grant will […]

DeAndre Jordan Out Against Utah

Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (ankle) will not play on Saturday night against the Utah Jazz. Jordan suffered a sprain during the team’s matchup against the Sacramento Kings and will miss his fourth consecutive game as a result. In his absence, expect center Willie Reed to get the start with forward/center Montrezl Harrell picking […]

Tobias Harris Struggles Shooting Against Washington

Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris had an off night against the Washington Wizards on Friday. Harris was cold from deep, going 1-for-7, but he wasn't as bad from the field, finishing things out going 7-for-19 for a total of 17 points. The veteran is easily one of the most frustrating players to own this season, […]

Avery Bradley Scores 15 Points On Friday

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Avery Bradley (groin) was able to suit up against the Wizards on Friday despite being listed on the team's injury report prior to opening tip. Bradley took it easy, playing only 29 minutes in the 122-112 loss. He was productive, however, scoring 15 points on 7-for-16 shooting from the field. While Bradley […]

Andre Drummond Acquires Double-Double Against Wizards

Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond put on a solid display on Friday in the loss to the Washington Wizards. As usual, Drummond was dominant on the boards, pulling down 21 rebounds on the night. He didn't stop there as he had 14 points and narrowly missed out on a triple-double by dishing out eight assists. […]

Dennis Smith Jr. Leads Mavs in Scoring

Dallas Mavericks guard Dennis Smith Jr. led the Mavs in scoring on Tuesday night. Smith took a team-high 18 shots in the loss to the Nuggets, sinking 11 of them to finish out the night with 25 points. He did have issues with ball control, turning it over four times throughout the contest. Smith has […]

Dirk Nowitzki Struggles Against Denver

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Dirk Nowitzki had a performance to forget against the Denver Nuggets. Nowitzki played only 23 minutes, shooting 3-for-5 from the field, and missing his only shot attempt from deep for a total of six points in the loss. He was also quiet everywhere else for the most part, pulling down only four […]

DeMar DeRozan Scores 24 Points In Loss to Philly

Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan led his team in scoring once again, but it wasn't enough as his team would fall to the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday. DeRozan played 35 minutes, shooting 8-for-18 from the field, to finish the day with 24 points. He was quiet virtually everywhere else but still managed to provide some […]

Kyle Lowry Struggles in Return

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (back) was inefficient in his return against the Sixers. Lowry was awful shooting the ball, going 3-for-16 from the field and 1-for-5 from deep to total only 13 points. He did manage to pull down seven boards and grab three steals but had ball-control issues, turning it over four times. […]

Marc Gasol Struggles on Monday

Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol had a rough night shooting on Monday against the Lakers. Gasol scored 17 points in the 123-114 win over Los Angeles, but struggled shooting the ball, going 6-for-14 from the field in addition to only nabbing seven boards. Nonetheless, outside of guard/forward Tyreke Evans, Gasol remains the offensive force for […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/15/18): NBA DFS Lineups

I hope everyone had a fantastic weekend and are enjoying the extra day off. We have a loaded slate, as always on MLK Day, with a handful of games kicking off early in the day, which is never a bad thing. Below you will find my daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for DraftKings on 1/15/18. I'll provide […]

E'Twaun Moore Solid on Sunday

New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward E'Twaun Moore was a solid contributor during the team's overtime win over the New York Knicks. Moore played 45 minutes on Sunday, shooting a precise 4-for-7 from deep and finishing things out with 16 points. Though he was virtually quiet everywhere else, he still contributed enough on the scoring end for […]

Rajon Rondo Irrelevant on Sunday

New Orleans Pelicans guard Rajon Rondo didn't contribute much during his team's overtime win over the New York Knicks. Rondo played only 24 minutes, shooting an inaccurate 2-for-7 from the field and 0-for-3 from deep for a total of only four points. He also underperformed from an assists standpoint, totaling only five on the day. […]

Jrue Holiday Plays Well at MSG

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday played well in the win over the New York Knicks on Sunday. Holiday played an inflated 45 minutes as a result of overtime, shooting an accurate 12-for-19 from the field and 3-for-7 from deep for a total of 31 points. He also had five boards, four assists and contributed […]

DeMarcus Cousins Efficient on Sunday

New Orleans Pelicans forward/center DeMarcus Cousins struggled offensively but picked it up elsewhere in the overtime win over New York on Sunday. Boogie played 45 minutes but struggled shooting, going 4-for-16 from the floor and 0-for-5 from deep for a total of only 15 points. While inefficient offensively, he made amends by yanking down 16 […]

Anthony Davis Dumps 48 Points on Knicks

News Orleans Pelicans forward/center Anthony Davis had a solid outing in the 123-118 overtime win over the New York Knicks. While center DeMarcus Cousins struggled offensively, Davis picked up the slack, scoring 48 points on an efficient 17-for-30 from the field, 2-for-6 from deep and 12-for-15 from the stripe. It didn't end there, as he […]

Alex Len Posts Double-Double off the Bench

Phoenix Suns center Alex Len was productive, unlike most of his team, during the loss to the Indiana Pacers on Sunday night. Despite coming off of the bench, Len produced a double-double, scoring 12 points and pulling down 10 boards in only 19 minutes of action. However, Len remains a hit-or-miss type of player who […]

Dragan Bender Scoreless on Sunday

Phoenix Suns forward Dragan Bender got the start once again for the injured Marquese Chriss (hip) but it didn't make a difference. Bender failed to score a single point in the 120-97 loss to Indiana, shooting a dreadful 0-for-7 from the field and an equally unimpressive 0-for-6 from deep. Though he pulled down five boards, […]

Josh Jackson Scores Career-High 21 Points in Rout

Phoenix Suns forward Josh Jackson got the start for the injured forward T.J. Warren (back) and took advantage of it in a big way. Jackson scored a career-high 21 points on 7-for-16 from the field and 2-for-6 from deep. He also contributed elsewhere slightly, pulling down six boards and dishing out three assists, but it […]

Tyson Chandler Pulls Down 10,000th Rebound

Phoenix Suns center Tyson Chandler made history on Sunday night, becoming the 40th player in NBA history to record 10,000 career rebounds. Despite his accomplishment, nothing else would go right for his team as they would get mauled by the Indiana Pacers 120-97. Chandler was his usual ineffective self on the offensive end, scoring only […]

Devin Booker Cold on Sunday

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker struggled during Sunday's beating at the hands of Victor Oladipo and the Indiana Pacers. Booker struggled all night, going 5-for-16 from the field and 1-for-6 from deep for a total of 15 points. He managed to dish out seven assists and pull down five boards, but it wasn't enough as […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (1/14/18): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Hopefully, everyone is having a fantastic weekend. With NFL playoffs taking center stage, the NBA still has four games to satisfy your DFS cravings. Below you will find our daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for FanDuel on 1/14/18. These DFS lineup picks can vary from higher-priced players and elite options, to lower-priced players and value picks on FanDuel. You […]

Kevin Love Produces Double-Double on Friday

Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Kevin Love played well on Friday despite his team falling to the Indiana Pacers. Love scored 21 points on an efficient 8-for-14 from the field. He wasn't as productive from deep, only netting one of five from behind the arc. He made up for it by pulling down 10 boards and was solid […]

LeBron James Scores 27 Points Against Pacers

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James had a rough night shooting the ball on Friday night in the loss to the Pacers. James played a team-high 40 minutes and scored 27 points but was inefficient from both the field and from deep, going 11-for-25 from the floor and 2-for-9 from behind the arc. He was solid […]