Gordon Hayward Notches Fourth Double-Double Of Season

Boston Celtics small/power forward Gordon Hayward tied his season high with 38 minutes played during Monday’s loss to the Washington Wizards, utilizing his time on the floor to record his fourth double-double of 2019-20. Hayward tied his season low in makes from the field with four, ultimately finishing with 10 points to go along with […]

Jaylen Brown Logs Season-High 12 Rebounds In Double-Double

Boston Celtics shooting guard/small forward Jaylen Brown posted his fifth double-double of the season during Monday’s defeat to the Washington Wizards. Brown continued to benefit offensively from the absence of Kemba Walker (illness), as he fired up a season-high 22 shots en route to a 23-point showing. While Brown shot just 2-for-10 from long range, […]

Jordan McRae Collects 19 Points In Second Straight Start

Washington Wizards point/shooting guard Jordan McRae was back among the starting five for Monday’s win over the Boston Celtics, finishing with 19 points on 8-for-24 shooting overall. Efficiency from the floor hasn’t been the name of McRae’s game over his last four outings, but he has taken ample advantage of the consistent offensive opportunities. He […]

Ish Smith Drops 27 Points Off Bench In Victory

Washington Wizards point guard Ish Smith followed up his 32-point scoring effort Saturday with another standout showing in Monday’s win over the Boston Celtics. Across his 31 minutes as a reserve, Smith shot 12-for-18 from the field, collecting 27 points, the third-highest total of his career. In addition to the scoring, he grabbed four rebounds […]

Garrison Mathews Carried Off Court With Ankle Injury

Washington Wizards shooting guard/small forward Garrison Mathews departed Monday’s game versus the Boston Celtics early due to a right ankle sprain that he sustained during the first half. Mathews had to be carried off the floor after stepping on the foot of Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, and he has been ruled out for the remainder […]

Avery Bradley Questionable To Suit Up Tuesday

Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Avery Bradley has been given a questionable designation for Tuesday’s contest versus the New York Knicks due to an ankle sprain. Bradley has started each of the Lakers’ past seven games and his absence would likely pave the way for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope or Alex Caruso to enter the starting five. […]

Lauri Markkanen Cleared To Play In Monday’s Game

Chicago Bulls power forward Lauri Markkanen entered Monday’s contest unlikely to play due to an ankle sprain, but after progressing positively throughout the day and warming up, Markkanen has been given the green light to suit up. By getting on the floor, owners who targeted Thaddeus Young in DFS will want to swap out the […]

Tim Hardaway Jr. Cleared To Make Return Monday

Dallas Mavericks shooting guard/small forward Tim Hardaway Jr. will be active for Monday’s contest versus the Chicago Bulls. Hardaway had missed each of his team’s previous three games due to a hamstring injury and can be expected to reprise his former role in the team’s offense. Prior to going down, Hardaway was scorching hot from […]

Tristan Thompson Has Status Up In The Air For Tuesday

Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson has been tagged as questionable to participate in Tuesday’s contest versus the Detroit Pistons due to an illness. Thompson missed his second game of the season Sunday due to the ailment, leaving the Cavaliers extremely short-handed in the frontcourt. John Henson stepped in to start and would figure to do […]

C.J. McCollum Questionable To Suit Up Tuesday

Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard C.J. McCollum has earned a questionable designation for Tuesday’s game against the Toronto Raptors due to an illness. McCollum was held out of Sunday’s contest, with Gary Trent Jr. earning the start in his place, before Anfernee Simons took over at the two-guard spot to kickoff the second half. Simons […]

Bradley Beal Ruled Out For Third Straight Game

Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal will miss Monday’s contest versus the Boston Celtics due to a leg ailment. Beal will now be sidelined for the third straight game and for the fifth time in the team’s last six outings. Jordan McRae figures to continue being the primary beneficiary of Beal’s absence, although the rest […]

Jabari Parker To Be Absent From Monday’s Contest

Atlanta Hawks small/power forward Jabari Parker has been ruled out for Monday’s game versus the Denver Nuggets due to an illness. Parker’s absence marks his second in as many contests and fifth in his last six. His absence should allow John Collins to see a slightly increased workload as the starter, while a collaboration of […]

T.J. McConnell Will Play In Monday’s Game

Indiana Pacers point guard T.J. McConnell has been cleared for action for Monday’s contest versus the Charlotte Hornets after having previously been deemed questionable due to an ankle injury. His presence keeps Aaron Holiday from having to carry a massive amount of the workload at the point guard spot with Malcolm Brogdon (back) once again […]

John Collins Cleared To Suit Up Monday

Atlanta Hawks power forward/center John Collins has been given the green light to play in Monday’s contest against the Denver Nuggets after having previously been tagged as questionable due to a back bruise. Collins sustained the injury Friday before being held out of action Saturday, leaving Atlanta short-handed. With him back in the mix, Collins […]

Andrew Wiggins, Robert Covington Both Drop 15 Points In Win

Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard/small forward Andrew Wiggins returned to the lineup for Sunday’s win over the Cleveland Cavaliers and dropped 15 points on 6-for-19 shooting. Joining him with 15 points was small/power forward Robert Covington, who shot 5-for-13 overall, including 4-for-10 from long range. Wiggins added seven rebounds, four assists and two steals, while Covington […]

Ante Zizic Records First Double-Double Of Season

Cleveland Cavaliers center Ante Zizic was thrust into a larger role during Sunday’s loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves as the trio of Kevin Love, Tristan Thompson and Larry Nance Jr. were all sidelined. Zizic played a season-best 25 minutes off the bench and accrued season highs in both scoring and rebounding with 15 points and […]

Dante Exum Stars With Career-High 28 Points Off Bench

Cleveland Cavaliers point/shooting guard Dante Exum was electric as a reserve during Sunday’s loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, shooting 11-for-13 overall en route to a career-best 28-point effort. Exum, who has battled myriad injuries over the years, stepped up with a larger offensive role as Kevin Porter Jr. exited with a knee injury of his […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/6/20): NBA DFS Lineups

There are few things that set the tone for the week better than a nine-game NBA DFS slate. While options are aplenty, so is value. Fortunately, the early injury reports have let us glimpse ahead of time into players who should exceed their value and provide excellent plays, no matter the format. With two MVP […]

Gorgui Dieng Scores Season-High 22 Points Amid Double-Double

Minnesota Timberwolves center Gorgui Dieng feasted upon a decimated Cleveland Cavaliers frontcourt during Sunday’s win, collecting a season-high 22 points to go along with 13 rebounds, six assists and four blocks. Dieng, who remained in the starting five with Karl-Anthony Towns again ruled out, shot 8-for-10 from the field overall, including 4-for-5 from long range; […]

Shabazz Napier Logs 21 Points During Efficient Shooting Night

Even with the Minnesota Timberwolves getting back multiple regulars during Sunday’s win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, point/shooting guard Shabazz Napier continued his stretch of stellar play by finishing with 21 points on 8-for-10 shooting. Napier has now reached the 20-point plateau in four consecutive games, the first time that he has done so in his […]

RJ Barrett Collects 24 Points During Loss

New York Knicks point/shooting guard RJ Barrett parlayed an efficient 7-for-11 shooting effort into a 24-point outing versus the Los Angeles Clippers during Sunday’s defeat. Barrett’s scoring was boosted by a 9-for-11 showing at the free-throw stripe, the most makes he has had from the line in his young career. He led the team with […]

Marcus Morris Compiles Career-High 38 Points In Defeat

New York Knicks small/power forward Marcus Morris played the 578th game of his regular-season career during Sunday’s loss to the Los Angeles Clippers and scored more points -- 38 -- than he ever had before. Morris had everything in his offensive arsenal clicking Sunday, shooting 13-for-19 overall, while going 6-for-7 from behind the three-point arc. […]

Paul George Drops 32 Points In 26 Minutes In Return To Lineup

The Los Angeles Clippers got back small/power forward Paul George for Sunday’s win over the New York Knicks after a one-game absence due to a hamstring injury. There were many factors that led to the team’s win, but George’s presence was certainly paramount to that, as he compiled 32 points on 9-for-14 shooting -- including […]

Lou Williams Sinks Season-High Six Threes In 32-Point Effort

Los Angeles Clippers point/shooting guard Lou Williams was in a groove from the field during Sunday’s victory over the New York Knicks, shooting 9-for-18 overall, including 6-for-10 from long range as he compiled 32 points off the bench. Williams may have tied his season high with seven turnovers, but his 8-for-8 performance at the free-throw […]

Montrezl Harrell Drops Career-High 34 Points In Victory

Los Angeles Clippers power forward/center Montrezl Harrell had the best scoring performance of his career during Sunday’s win over the New York Knicks, shooting 13-for-21 off the bench en route to a career-best 34-point night. Without Kawhi Leonard in the mix, Harrell saw an uptick in usage, compiling at least 20 shot attempts for the […]

Kevin Porter Jr. Exits Early With Knee Injury

Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard/small forward Kevin Porter Jr. departed Sunday’s contest versus the Minnesota Timberwolves in the third quarter with a scary looking knee injury. Porter writhed in agony before being taken to the locker room and ultimately ruled out for the remainder of the contest. Prior to his departure, Porter collected six points on […]

Pat Connaughton Ruled Out For Monday’s Contest

Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard/small forward Pat Connaughton will miss Monday’s game against the San Antonio Spurs due to a right thigh contusion. Connaughton had initially been tagged as probable, but Milwaukee did not even bother to let him take it up until tip-off to determine his status. It’s difficult to ascertain who will absorb his […]

Bogdan Bogdanovic Unlikely To Suit Up Monday

Sacramento Kings shooting guard/small forward Bogdan Bogdanovic is listed as doubtful to participate in Monday’s game versus the Golden State Warriors due to ankle soreness. Bogdanovic has been battling the injury for the better part of two weeks on the injury report and appears in line to miss his second straight outing, again paving the […]

Lauri Markkanen Unlikely To Play Monday

Chicago Bulls power forward Lauri Markkanen is likely set to miss Monday’s contest versus the Dallas Mavericks due to a sprained left ankle. Markkanen, who has earned a doubtful designation, has started every game thus far in 2019-20 for Chicago, with his absence likely providing a path to more minutes for Thaddeus Young. Also likely […]

Nerlens Noel Will Be Sidelined Monday

Oklahoma City Thunder center Nerlens Noel will be out of the mix for Monday’s contest versus the Philadelphia 76ers due to a left ankle sprain. His absence forced the team’s hand, as Justin Patton was recalled from the G League to serve as an additional big man in the frontcourt. Noel’s absence will mark just […]