Zion Williamson Grabs Career-High 14 Rebounds In Defeat

New Orleans Pelicans power forward Zion Williamson utilized his career-high 38 minutes on the court to produce a massive Christmas Day double-double versus Miami, accounting for 32 points and a career-best 14 rebounds. Williamson was tenacious both on the glass and in attacking the rim, getting up 20 shots while also attempting 15 free throws. […]

Duncan Robinson Ties Christmas Day Triples Made Record

Miami Heat shooting guard Duncan Robinson was scorching hot from behind the three-point line during Friday's win over the Pelicans, tying the all-time record for made three-pointers (seven) in a Christmas Day contest. Robinson has shown a propensity to launch with frequency from deep when he begins to percolate, with Miami's offense focusing on getting […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (12/25/20): NBA DFS Lineups

The NBA’s Christmas Day slate comes with an added intensity during 2020, as the season remains in its infancy. As has become tradition, five games featuring 10 of the league’s premier squads and stars take center stage on the holiday. With that comes a bushel of talent. There are enough high-priced stars to build endless […]

Malik Beasley Pours In Game-High 23 Points Wednesday

Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Malik Beasley led all scorers during Wednesday's victory over the Pistons with 23 points on 10-for-18 shooting overall, going 3-for-9 from behind the arc. Beasley's offensive output is even more impressive with the fact that it came in just 27 minutes of action, as he added four rebounds and two assists […]

Josh Jackson Drops Team-High 19 Points Off Bench

Detroit Pistons shooting guard/small forward Josh Jackson made quite the impact in his first game with his new organization, dropping a team-best 19 points on 8-for-14 shooting during Wednesday's loss to the Timberwolves. Jackson played the fourth-most minutes of any Piston in the season opener, an indication that he'll be a considerable part of the […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Flirts With Triple-Double In Season Opener

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns got off to a slow start in Wednesday's win over the Pistons, but he ultimately finished with 22 points, 11 rebounds, and seven assists across his 30 minutes. In addition to adding two blocked shots, Towns was also perfect from the free-throw stripe, knocking down all eight of his attempts. […]

Michael Porter Jr. Packs Stat Sheet During 24-Point Outing

Denver Nuggets small/power forward Michael Porter Jr. was among the starting five for Wednesday's loss to the Kings and was all over the court during his 30 minutes of action. Porter finished with 24 points on 9-for-15 shooting, including going 3-for-7 from behind the arc. But he wasn't merely a one-trick pony, as he snagged […]

Buddy Hield Taps Home Game-Winner, Goes For 22 Points

Sacramento Kings shooting guard/small forward Buddy Hield was in the right place at the right time at the conclusion of Wednesday's win over the Nuggets as he snared a blocked shot and tipped it home just prior to the buzzer to seal victory for his squad. It marked just one of four shots that Hield […]

Nikola Jokic Compiles Triple-Double In Season Opener

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic wasted no time in reestablishing himself as one of the league's preeminent triple-double threats as he compiled 29 points, 15 rebounds, and 14 assists in Wednesday's season-opening overtime loss to Sacramento. Jokic may have produced a backbreaking turnover in the game's closing seconds, but his 42 minutes were tremendous from […]

Rodney Hood Faces Minutes Ceiling Wednesday

Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard/small forward Rodney Hood (Achilles) will play in Wednesday's season opener, but will also face a minutes restriction as he works his way back from a torn Achilles. Hood started all 21 games that he appeared in with Portland last season, but will likely help key the second unit offensively to […]

Anfernee Simons Will Miss Wednesday’s Season Opener

Portland Trail Blazers point/shooting guard Anfernee Simons (hamstring) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game versus Utah. Simons serves as Damian Lillard's primary backup, which could allow for the Blazers' All-Pro to absorb an additional handful of minutes. Despite his increased usage last year, Simons still averaged just 1.4 assists across 20.7 minutes per game. […]

Keldon Johnson Draws Start For Wednesday’s Season Opener

San Antonio Spurs small/power forward Keldon Johnson will make the second start of his professional career Wednesday against Memphis. Johnson dealt with a foot injury coming into the year, but with Derrick White (toe) unavailable, the second-year wing vaults into the starting five. There is reason for optimism surrounding Johnson from a DFS perspective, as […]

D'Angelo Russell Will Come Off The Bench Wednesday

Minnesota Timberwolves point/shooting guard D'Angelo Russell has been bumped to the bench for Wednesday's game against Detroit after he was late to shootaround, stemming from a COVID-19 testing delay. Ricky Rubio will enter the starting five, although it's unclear if Russell will also see decreased minutes/usage as a means of discipline. With one cancellation (Oklahoma […]

James Harden Avoids Suspension, Will Be Fined By League

Houston Rockets point/shooting guard James Harden has been fined $50,000 by the NBA due to a violation of the league's health and safety protocols. The Rockets season opener was postponed Wednesday after positive COVID-19 tests within the organization, which were muddled by additional contact-tracing concerns. There was a thought that Harden may draw a suspension […]

Tristan Thompson Draws Start In Team Debut Wednesday

Boston Celtics center Tristan Thompson (hamstring) not only will suit up for Wednesday's season opener versus Milwaukee, but he'll start in the frontcourt alongside Daniel Theis. With Kemba Walker (knee) out of the mix, the Celtics are opting for a larger starting five, particularly against Milwaukee, whose length should play into Thompson's strengths. Having averaged […]

Milwaukee Picks Up Donte DiVincenzo’s Option For Next Year

Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard Donte Divincenzo begins his ascension into the first unit this season, drawing the start for Wednesday's season opener against the Celtics. Shortly prior to tip-off, the organization announced that DiVincenzo would be back for 2021-22, picking up the fourth-year team option on his rookie deal. Having averaged 9.2 points and 4.8 […]

Goran Dragic Comes Off Bench To Open Season

Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic will lead the second unit during Wednesday's season opener versus Orlando, with Jimmy Butler, Tyler Herro, and Duncan Robinson making up the starting backcourt. The presence of Dragic with the bench group does not bode well for Kendrick Nunn's fantasy intrigue to begin the season, although the duo should […]

Isaac Okoro Draws Start In NBA Debut Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers small forward Isaac Okoro has been officially announced as a starter for Wednesday's contest against Charlotte. Okoro appeared to have the inside track at the gig with Kevin Porter Jr. (personal) ruled out, but the No. 5 overall choice in the 2020 NBA Draft has now been confirmed to be playing a major […]

Draymond Green Ruled Out For Christmas Day Contest

Golden State Warriors power forward Draymond Green (foot) will miss Friday's game versus the Bucks, per head coach Steve Kerr, with the hope that the former All-Star can return as soon as either Sunday in Chicago or Tuesday in Detroit. The Warriors' rotation certainly missed Green in the season opener as Eric Paschall was tabbed […]

Davis Bertans Faces Minutes Cap Wednesday

Washington Wizards small/power forward Davis Bertans will be limited to around 18-20 minutes during Wednesday's season opener versus the 76ers. With Rui Hachimura (illness) already ruled out in the frontcourt, Deni Avdija and Moritz Wagner figure to factor in behind Bertans. Having been utilized primarily as a bench ace for the Wizards last season, Bertans […]

Norman Powell Cleared To Play In Wednesday’s Season Opener

Toronto Raptors shooting guard/small forward Norman Powell has been given the green light to play in Wednesday's game versus New Orleans. Powell passed his last round of COVID-19 testing prior to tip-off and is now set to lead the team's second unit in their first game of the season. Last year proved to be a breakout […]

Oklahoma City-Houston Contest Postponed Wednesday

Wednesday's game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Houston Rockets has been called off due to multiple positive COVID-19 tests and continued contract tracing within the Rockets organization. As of Wednesday night, three players had either tested positive for the virus or had inconclusive results, while four additional players were quarantined under the league's contact […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (12/23/20): NBA DFS Lineups

After a quick taste Tuesday, the second day of the 2020-21 NBA season comes roaring in on Wednesday. Every team that was kept sidelined for the first day of the year is on the floor come Day 2, leading to a slate jam-packed with star power.  There are numerous faces in new places, so be […]

Ty Jerome Unavailable For Wednesday’s Season Opener

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Ty Jerome (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's contest against the Rockets. Jerome's absence will work against the Thunder's PG depth, as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is set to serve as the team's starting point with George Hill pitching in off the bench. The Thunder acquired Jerome this off-season from Phoenix, […]

D.J. Augustin Unlikely To Make Team Debut Wednesday

Milwaukee Bucks point guard D.J. Augustin (calf) has been tagged as doubtful to suit up for Wednesday's season opener against Boston. Augustin was brought aboard to backup Jrue Holiday, but the role will likely shift to Donte Divincenzo should Augustin not be cleared in time. Whereas the veteran had some DFS upside last year as […]

Thaddeus Young Will Miss Wednesday’s Season Opener

Chicago Bulls small/power forward Thaddeus Young (leg) has been listed as out for Wednesday's contest versus Atlanta, and he could miss much more time than that, as he is without a timetable to return to game action. Young was unlikely to reprise a considerable role in the frontcourt out of the gates in 2020, but […]

Knicks Pass On Offering Frank Ntilikina An Extension

New York Knicks point guard Frank Ntilikina has had a much-maligned start to his NBA career since having been selected with the eighth overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft. Over 178 games, he has averaged 6.0 points and 3.1 assists per game, all while shooting just 36.6 percent overall, including 31.1 percent from long […]

Tomas Satoransky Earns Questionable Tag For Wednesday

Chicago Bulls point guard Tomas Satoransky (personal) is questionable to play in Wednesday's season opener against Atlanta. Satoransky has been away from the team, which likely puts his availability trending on the wrong side of suiting up. Coby White is set to take over starting point guard duties for the Bulls this season, with Satoransky […]

Anfernee Simons Draws Questionable Tag For Wednesday

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Anfernee Simons (hamstring) has been listed as questionable to play in Wednesday's season opener versus Utah. A hamstring ailment has slowed Simons throughout the pre-season, and an absence Wednesday could funnel additional minutes in the direction of Damian Lillard. Having taken on a sizable bench role last year, Simons still […]

Keldon Johnson Says He’ll Play In Wednesday’s Opener

San Antonio Spurs shooting guard/small forward Keldon Johnson (foot) said Tuesday that he would be ready to take the floor for Wednesday's season opener against the Grizzlies. Johnson saw action in just 17 games last season, but averaged 9.1 points across 17.7 minutes per contest. The Spurs have distributed minutes plentifully across their backcourt over […]