Kristaps Porzingis Delivers Solid Outing During Defeat

Dallas Mavericks power forward/center Kristaps Porzingis came just a rebound shy of snagging a double-double during Friday’s loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. While the effort was a solid one all around, including 16 points and nine rebounds, DFS owners will likely need more from the 7-foot-3 Latvian at his current price tag. Porzingis shot […]

Anthony Davis Collects 31 Points In Victory

Los Angeles Lakers power forward/center Anthony Davis was the focal point of his team’s offense during its win Friday over the Dallas Mavericks. Davis, who made all 15 of his shots from inside the three-point line, finished with 31 points overall. On the heels of a 20-rebound effort his previous time out, Davis corralled eight […]

LeBron James Logs First Triple-Double Of Season

Los Angeles Lakers point guard/small forward LeBron James delivered a dominant triple-double during Friday’s victory over the Dallas Mavericks, compiling 39 points, 16 assists and 12 rebounds. The performance marked James’ first triple-double of 2019-20, while having also added four steals and four made triples across his 43 minutes. After a subdued start to the […]

Luka Doncic Posts Career-High 15 Assists In Triple-Double

Dallas Mavericks point/shooting guard Luka Doncic shook off both early foul trouble and three stitches to close a laceration in the back of his head to deliver a masterful triple-double performance Friday versus the Los Angeles Lakers, which included a career-high 15 assists in the defeat. The triple-double was the 10th of his career, as […]

Kyle Kuzma Scores Nine Points In Season Debut

Los Angeles Lakers small/power forward Kyle Kuzma checked into his first game of the season during his club’s overtime victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Friday. Understandably, Kuzma, who was bothered by an ankle ailment earlier in the year, looked a bit rusty on the offensive end of the floor, shooting 3-for-8 overall, including 0-for-4 […]

Harry Giles Ruled Out For Friday’s Game

Sacramento Kings power forward/center Harry Giles has been officially sidelined for Friday’s contest against the Utah Jazz due to the left knee soreness that has kept him on the shelf for the early portion of the 2019-20 campaign. Giles had his status at questionable for the majority of the day, but head coach Luke Walton […]

Patrick McCaw To Miss Saturday’s Game

Toronto Raptors shooting guard/small forward Patrick McCaw has been ruled out for Saturday’s contest against the Milwaukee Bucks due to persistent issues with his left knee. McCaw missed the first three games of the season due to the ailment, before returning to the court for the previous two contests. Despite seeing 23 minutes of action […]

Derrick White Pours In 21 Points Off Bench

San Antonio Spurs point/shooting guard Derrick White has had to acclimate to his role as bench scorer to open 2019-20, and Monday against Portland, he finally found his rhythm. After averaging 9.5 points per game to start the year, White went for 21 points on 8-for-11 shooting in his team’s victory. He offered little by […]

LaMarcus Aldridge Notches Five Blocks Against Former Team

San Antonio Spurs power forward/center LaMarcus Aldridge delivered a quiet 15-point performance during Monday’s win over the Portland Trail Blazers, but his outing was saved by a five-block effort, tying his most in a single game since the 2014-15 year. His 6-for-17 night shooting the rock is an aberration, as owners can revel in the […]

DeMar DeRozan Compiles 27 Points During Victory

San Antonio Spurs shooting guard/small forward DeMar DeRozan was up to his usual efficient scoring ways during Monday’s win over the Portland Trail Blazers, shooting 10-for-16 from the floor en route to a 27-point evening. All of DeRozan’s looks came from inside the three-point arc, utilizing a 7-for-9 performance at the free-throw stripe, seven rebounds […]

C.J. McCollum Collects 27 Points In Defeat

Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard C.J. McCollum may have been on the second leg of a back-to-back following an elite scoring performance, but rather than having that diminish his play, it appeared only to inspire it Monday against the San Antonio Spurs. McCollum notched 27 points across 38 minutes, shooting 10-for-22 overall, including 3-for-6 from […]

Damian Lillard’s Incredible Fourth Quarter Aids 28-Point Effort

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard went for 18 points during the fourth quarter of Monday’s loss to the San Antonio Spurs, with two prime opportunities to make it 21, but was unable to find the bottom of the bucket. Lillard got off two three-point attempts with less than 15 seconds to play, yet would […]

Julius Randle Notches Another Double-Double During Victory

New York Knicks power forward/center Julius Randle has developed a reputation as a double-double machine for good reason. Despite his odd eight turnover performance Monday against the Chicago Bulls, Randle was still relied upon enough to collect 13 points and 14 rebounds, good for his fourth straight double-double to open the year. It was far […]

Zach LaVine Collects Team-High 21 Points In Defeat

After an 11-point effort last time out, Chicago Bulls point/shooting guard Zach LaVine got back into somewhat of an offensive rhythm, collecting a team-best 21 points during Monday’s loss to the New York Knicks. The three-point shot was not there for LaVine, who finished 2-for-7 from deep, although he was able to add five rebounds […]

Wendell Carter Jr. Logs Double-Double Despite Thumb Ailment

Chicago Bulls center Wendell Carter Jr. entered Monday’s contest against the New York Knicks with a thumb issue that popped him up on the injury report, although it didn’t appear to hamper him whatsoever during his 20-point, 10-rebound evening. Carter saw just 28 minutes, but finished 7-for-9 from the floor during that stretch, also adding […]

RJ Barrett Records First Career Double-Double In Win

New York Knicks guard/forward RJ Barrett starred across his 40 minutes Monday versus the Chicago Bulls, notching his first regular season double-double with 19 points and 15 rebounds. Barrett shot 7-for-15 from the field and added five assists to deliver his best performance to date. Head coach David Fizdale has been notorious for having wildly […]

Bobby Portis Erupts For 28-Point Outing Against Former Team

New York Knicks power forward/center Bobby Portis had Madison Square Garden chanting his name during the team’s win over the Chicago Bulls on Monday. Portis, who spent the first three and a half seasons of his career with Chicago, came off the bench and dropped 28 points on 10-for-14 shooting, tossing in 11 rebounds for […]

Rodney Hood Drops 20 Points During Efficient Outing

Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard/small forward Rodney Hood appears to have settled into his role as the third primary scorer amongst the team’s starting five and it showed during his 20-point performance Sunday against Dallas. Hood needed just 12 shots to reach the 20-point mark, making eight, including all three that he attempted from deep. […]

Kristaps Porzingis Puts Together Massive 32-Point Outing

Any concerns about how long it would take for Dallas Mavericks power forward Kristaps Porzingis to acclimate not only with his new team but the NBA game as a whole coming off of injury were quickly squelched Sunday when the 7-foot-3 Latvian went for 32 points and nine rebounds in the team’s loss to the […]

Damian Lillard Drops 28 Points Despite Off Three-Point Shooting

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard will find his way to rack up points on a nightly basis and Sunday against the Dallas Mavericks was no different. Lillard shot just 1-for-7 from behind the arc, but he made 10 of the 20 shots that he took from the field overall, getting him to 28 […]

C.J. McCollum Heats Up For 35 Points During Win

Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard C.J. McCollum paced his squad during Sunday’s win over the Dallas Mavericks, recording 35 points on 13-for-26 shooting. McCollum was a perfect 8-for-8 from the free-throw line, tossing in six rebounds, four assists and two steals for good measure. There are few players more consistent in their DFS price range […]

Luka Doncic Comes Just Shy Of Triple-Double In Loss

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Luka Doncic continued his brilliant start to the 2019-20 campaign during Sunday’s defeat against the Portland Trail Blazers, even as he scuffled from three-point range. Doncic totaled 29 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists, keying the Mavericks’ offense over a team-high 38 minutes, but he also shot 2-for-11 from long range. Irrespective […]

Duncan Robinson Collects 21 Points Off Bench

Miami Heat small forward Duncan Robinson was instant offense as a part of the team’s reserve group during Sunday’s loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Robinson shot 8-for-12 overall, including 4-for-7 from deep, to total 21 points across 23 minutes. Without Derrick Jones available due to injury, Robinson took the increased offensive opportunity and ran with […]

Andrew Wiggins Records Team-High 25 Points During Win

Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard/small forward Andrew Wiggins had his offensive arsenal working during Sunday’s victory over the Miami Heat, accruing a team-high 25 points on 9-for-18 shooting. It was a Wiggins-esque performance in more ways than one, as the wing was focused on scoring the rock and not much else. While he did grab six […]

Justise Winslow Pads Stat Sheet Across 43 Minutes

Miami Heat point guard/small forward Justise Winslow has been the primary beneficiary of the team’s chaotic start to the season, finding himself as the lead dog on multiple occasions. During Sunday’s loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, he compiled 20 points, eight rebounds, six assists and two blocks across 43 minutes, needing to oscillate between distributor […]

Kendrick Nunn Drops 25 Points During Breakout Performance

Miami Heat point/shooting guard Kendrick Nunn has used the first week of the 2019-20 NBA campaign to put his name on the map. With Jimmy Butler and Dion Waiters not factoring into the team’s rotation, Nunn has made himself a fantasy commodity with considerable upside. Across 40 minutes Sunday, he went for 25 points on […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (10/28/19): NBA DFS Lineups

Welcome to the first NBA Monday slate of the season, a day of the week that is near and dear in the hearts of many a DFS owner. The slates are seemingly always more unpredictable come Monday, and tonight should be no exception. There are superstars all over the 11-game docket, with nine players checking […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Racks Up Double-Double In Win

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns delivered another double-double during Sunday’s win over the Miami Heat. By Towns’ absurd standards to open the year, the 23-point, 11-rebound outing seems almost pedestrian, even as he stroked four three-pointers and added four assists and two steals. Minnesota’s big man will get the chance to square off with another […]

Harry Giles Could Make Season Debut Monday

Sacramento Kings power forward/center Harry Giles has yet to take the floor during the 2019-20 season and has his status for Monday’s game against the Denver Nuggets up in the air due to a sore left knee. Sacramento is likely to ease Giles back into the rotation no matter when he makes his return, so […]

Reggie Jackson Unlikely To Play Monday

Detroit Pistons point guard Reggie Jackson has had his status for Monday’s game against the Indiana Pacers downgraded to doubtful due to lower back tightness. Detroit held out Jackson during Saturday’s game, allowing Derrick Rose to flourish, even as Tim Frazier entered the starting five. With Jackson’s status not looking promising against one of the […]