DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (2/7/20): NBA DFS Lineups

A new-look NBA is upon fans of DFS, who much like the teams that they spend nights watching, will have to adjust to the new lay of the land. Friday’s eight-game slate is an excellent crash course in that endeavor, as superstars are sprinkled around teams that are still getting their rotations up to speed […]

Cameron Johnson, Ty Jerome Unlikely To Suit Up Friday

Phoenix Suns small/power forward Cameron Johnson and point guard Ty Jerome are both tagged as doubtful to suit up for Friday’s contest against the Houston Rockets. Johnson has missed each of Phoenix’s past 10 games due to a quad ailment, while Jerome has been absent from the previous three outings with a calf injury. With […]

Dario Saric, Tyler Johnson Will Miss Friday’s Contest

Phoenix Suns small/power forward Dario Saric and point/shooting guard Tyler Johnson have both been ruled out ahead of Friday’s game versus the Houston Rockets. Saric’s absence will mark his fourth contest in a row on the sidelines due to an ankle injury, while Johnson will miss his third straight showing due to a calf ailment. […]

RJ Barrett, Reggie Bullock Cleared To Suit Up Thursday

The New York Knicks will welcome back standout rookie point/shooting guard RJ Barrett for Thursday’s contest versus the Orlando Magic, while also having the services of Reggie Bullock, who previously had his status up in the air due to an illness. Barrett, who has missed the team’s last nine outings, will be coming off the […]

Daniel Gafford, Denzel Valentine To Miss Thursday’s Contest

The Chicago Bulls will be without both center Daniel Gafford and shooting guard/small forward Denzel Valentine for Thursday’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Gafford is returning to the sidelines due to a right ankle sprain after making an appearance Sunday following a nine-game absence, while Valentine is out due to a tight left hamstring. […]

Victor Oladipo, T.J. Warren Questionable For Friday’s Game

Indiana Pacers shooting guard Victor Oladipo and small/power forward T.J. Warren have both been given questionable tags ahead of Friday’s contest versus the Toronto Raptors. Oladipo has played in each of the team’s four games since his return, with the organization considering resting him for one of the two legs of the team’s back-to-back; Warren […]

Jonas Valanciunas Questionable To Suit Up Friday

Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas has again earned a questionable designation ahead of Friday’s contest against the Philadelphia 76ers. Valanciunas had a similar tag ahead of Wednesday’s outing, after which he ultimately started and logged 28 minutes, so it may not be surprising if the Grizzlies are merely being cautious with their big man. Even […]

Derrick Rose, Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk To Miss Friday’s Contest

The Detroit Pistons will be severely short-handed Friday against the Oklahoma City Thunder with both point/shooting guard Derrick Rose and shooting guard/small forward Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk set to miss their third consecutive game due to respective ailments. In addition to the trade of Andre Drummond to Cleveland, power forward/center Markieff Morris will also remain out, forcing […]

George Hill Ruled Out For Thursday’s Contest

Milwaukee Bucks point/shooting guard George Hill will be held out of Thursday’s game versus the Philadelphia 76ers due to a hamstring strain that will now cost him his fourth consecutive outing. Milwaukee has reallocated his minutes in the second unit to Donte Divincenzo and Pat Connaughton, although the team’s overall depth has managed without Hill […]

Tyler Herro Will Miss Wednesday’s Contest

Miami Heat shooting guard Tyler Herro has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game versus the Los Angeles Clippers due to a sore right foot that he aggravated Monday. The standout rookie has seen his performances fluctuate over the past two weeks as injuries have caused significant changes to the Miami rotation. Herro’s absence will likely […]

Tristan Thompson Questionable To Suit Up Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson has picked up a questionable designation ahead of Wednesday’s contest versus the Oklahoma City Thunder due to right quad soreness. There has been considerable trade speculation swarming around Thompson, so it may not be a surprise to see the team hold him back out of an abundance of caution. Larry […]

Jamal Murray Will Start In Return Tuesday

Denver Nuggets point/shooting guard Jamal Murray has been given the thumbs up to make his return during Tuesday’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Murray had missed each of the team’s previous 10 contests due to an ankle injury; his return bumps Monte Morris from the starting five and zaps most of his fantasy intrigue. […]

PJ Washington Cleared To Play Tuesday

Charlotte Hornets power forward/center PJ Washington has been given the green light to get back into action for Tuesday’s game against the Houston Rockets. Washington missed each of Charlotte’s two previous outings due to an ankle sprain but will be able to come off the bench for the first time in his career Tuesday. Prior […]

Daniel Theis Will Be Sidelined For Wednesday’s Game

Boston Celtics center Daniel Theis has been ruled out for Wednesday’s contest against the Orlando Magic due to a sprained right ankle that he sustained Monday. Theis had started each of Boston’s past 11 contests, with Enes Kanter now a likely candidate to slide into the starting five, thereby becoming a highly sought-after DFS commodity. […]

Meyers Leonard To Miss Wednesday’s Game, Maybe More

Miami Heat power forward/center Meyers Leonard has been ruled out for Wednesday’s contest versus the Los Angeles Clippers due to an ankle injury that forced him to exit Monday’s outing early. More concerning for Leonard moving forward was that he did not make the trip out West with the team, which further throws his status […]

Cam Reddish, Deandre Bembry Will Miss Wednesday’s Contest

Atlanta Hawks wings Cam Reddish and Deandre Bembry have already been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Reddish’s absence will mark his second straight outing on the sidelines due to a concussion, while Bembry will miss his eighth straight due to right hand neuritis. The Hawks have been stretched considerably thin on […]

Markieff Morris Questionable To Make Return Wednesday

Detroit Pistons power forward/center Markieff Morris has been deemed questionable to suit up for Wednesday’s game against the Phoenix Suns due to a hip ailment that has kept him out of the team’s previous two outings. Without Morris in the mix, Christian Wood has retained a considerable role with the second unit, making him a […]

De'Andre Hunter, Bruno Fernando Questionable For Wednesday

Atlanta Hawks rookies De'Andre Hunter and Bruno Fernando both have their status up in the air ahead of Wednesday’s contest against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Hunter has been absent from the past two contests due to a left ankle injury, while Fernando has missed Atlanta’s four previous outings due to a left calf ailment. The Hawks […]

Seth Curry, J.J. Barea Questionable To Play Wednesday

Dallas Mavericks guards Seth Curry and J.J. Barea have both picked up questionable tags for Wednesday’s contest against the Memphis Grizzlies. Curry missed Monday’s game due to a left knee ailment, while Barea departed early due to a sprained left ankle. The absence of both men would put further stress on a backcourt already looking […]

Jonas Valanciunas Tagged As Questionable For Wednesday

Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas has earned a questionable designation for Wednesday’s game against the Dallas Mavericks in the wake of his impressive double-double Monday. Valanciunas, who has not missed a game since Dec. 21, is reportedly battling a sore right knee. Should he ultimately be held out, Brandon Clarke would be the likeliest candidate […]

Derrick Rose, Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk Will Miss Wednesday’s Game

The Detroit Pistons will be without both point/shooting guard Derrick Rose and shooting guard/small forward Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk for Wednesday’s contest against the Phoenix Suns. Both men will be missing their second straight outing as Rose deals with a groin ailment and Mykhailiuk battles a hip injury. Their absence Monday forced head coach Dwane Casey to […]

Kemba Walker, Marcus Smart Both Questionable For Wednesday

The Boston Celtics backcourt remains in flux ahead of Wednesday’s contest versus the Orlando Magic as both Kemba Walker and Marcus Smart have questionable designations attached to their names following their absence Monday. The team used a by-committee approach to the point guard slot last time out, but Brad Wanamaker excelled off the bench and […]

D'Angelo Russell On Track To Return For Wednesday’s Game

Golden State Warriors point/shooting guard D'Angelo Russell did not pop up on the team’s injury report ahead of Wednesday’s contest against the Brooklyn Nets after previously missing Monday’s outing due to a quad contusion. While it does mark the Warriors’ final game prior to the Trade Deadline, it’s not surprising that Russell would want to […]

Davis Bertans Splashes Five Triples En Route To 19-Point Outing

Washington Wizards small/power forward Davis Bertans may have been battling neck stiffness leading into Monday’s defeat to the Golden State Warriors, but he showed little ill effects of it on the hardwood. Bertans finished an efficient 6-for-9 from the floor overall, including 5-for-7 from long range, marking his most makes from deep in an outing […]

Draymond Green, Eric Paschall Both Log Double-Doubles In Win

Golden State Warriors forwards Draymond Green and Eric Paschall both collected double-doubles during Monday’s victory over the Washington Wizards, with Green flirting with a triple-double as he finished with 12 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists across his 33 minutes as a starter. Paschall delivered the fourth double-double of his career, but the first in […]

Glenn Robinson III Dishes Out Season-Best Seven Dimes In Win

Golden State Warriors shooting guard/small forward Glenn Robinson III had arguably his most impressive showing of the season during Monday’s victory over the Washington Wizards, logging 22 points, along with a season-high seven assists. Robinson, who shot 8-for-13 from the field overall, reached the 20-point plateau for the seventh time this year, but also the […]

Bradley Beal Continues Scoring Excellence With 43-Point Outing

It appears that keeping Washington Wizards shooting guard/small forward Bradley Beal off of the All-Star roster lit a fire under him that has unleashed a scoring barrage on the rest of the league. Beal dropped 43 points on the Golden State Warriors during Monday’s defeat, marking the seventh time this season that he has reached […]

Alec Burks Drops Team-High 30 Points In 29 Minutes

Golden State Warriors point/shooting guard Alec Burks took advantage of the absence of leading scorer D'Angelo Russell to lead his squad in scoring with 30 points on 9-for-17 shooting during Monday’s win over the Washington Wizards. Burks set new career highs by firing up 10 triples and knocking down five to mark the best long […]

Patty Mills Fires Only From Long Range In Defeat

San Antonio Spurs point/shooting guard Patty Mills clearly saw no incentive to stepping inside the three-point line during Monday’s loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, but he shot 6-for-13 from behind the arc en route to an 18-point showing. It marks the second time this season that Mills had zero two-point field goals attempted. But […]

DeMar DeRozan Drops 26 Points To Continue Scoring Run

San Antonio Spurs shooting guard/small forward DeMar DeRozan logged 26 points on 11-for-23 shooting during Monday’s loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. His shot attempt total marks his highest effort since Jan. 2, as he has now reached the 20-point plateau in six of his last seven games, averaging 26.9 points per contest in that […]