Immanuel Quickley Drops 25 Points In 27 Minutes

New York Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley scored 27 points in 25 minutes of Sunday's loss to the Clippers. Quickley added three rebounds, three assists, two treys, and a block. He's now played 20 or more minutes in each of his last four games and has scored at least 25 points in three of them. He […]

Julius Randle Double-Doubles In Losing Effort

New York Knicks forward Julius Randle dropped 27 points with 12 boards, five assists, and four triples in a 129-115 loss to the Clippers. Randle has been a double-double machine for the Knicks this season, and it was a nice bonus to see him get going from beyond the arc, as he was 4 of […]

Kawhi Leonard Scores Game-High 28 Points In Win

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard scored a game-high 28 points in Sunday's win over the Knicks. Leonard added four boards, three assists, a triple, a block, and a steal in 34 minutes. He started slow but put on an absolute clinic in the third quarter, scoring 22 points in the period using a series […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/31/21): NBA DFS Lineups

The NBA schedule has four games on the main slate for Sunday. All four have an implied point total of 220 or more with the Nets and Wizards game having a total of 244. Here are three tips on how to attack the overall slate. First of all, it’s important to look at the pace […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (1/31/21): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Happy Sunday, everyone. After some loaded slates on Friday and Saturday night, the FanDuel “Main Slate” closes out the weekend with just four games on tap. Of course, we have some significant injuries to consider as James Harden won’t play when the Nets head to Washington to meet up with the Wizards. Karl-Anthony Towns will […]

Fantasy Basketball 9-Cat Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 7

We're now six weeks into this NBA season and some things are starting to shake out in expected ways, like the top-five in the Eastern Conference. Other things -- the Hawks, Cavaliers, and Hornets being the current six, seven, and eight seeds --are not going as expected. Meanwhile, the Utah Jazz somehow have the league's […]

Fantasy Basketball Points League Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 7

Welcome to our weekly look at waiver wire picks up in points leagues! All-Star voting has begun and already a quarter of the season has flown by for the majority of teams. Postponements still haunt Memphis, Grizzly fans, and anyone who owns a Memphis player on their fantasy team. Who are you voting for as […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for 1/31/21 (Premium Content)

  NBA DFS Premium Cheat Sheet for 1/31 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard Update: Joel Embiid has been ruled out. Players who get bumps: Shake Milton has a team-leading 28.8% usage rate and a 1.06 DK points per minute rate with Embiid off the floor. Tobias Harris is right […]

James Harden Ruled Out Versus Wizards

Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden (thigh) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Washington Wizards. This will be the first game that Harden has missed a game since he joined the Nets. Both Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving will see a higher usage without Harden on the court. Although, Joe Harris could be […]

Derrick Favors Should Play On Sunday

Utah Jazz forward Derrick Favors (back) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Denver Nuggets. Favors has a long history with knee and back problems, so it wouldn't be surprising if the Jazz ease him back into the rotation. Honestly, Favors wasn't doing enough to warrant adding in standard leagues anyway. He'll be […]

Gordon Hayward Has Bounce Back Performance In Victory

Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward finished with 27 points, three rebounds, two assists, two steals, one block and one turnover on 10-for-22 shooting from the field, 5-for-11 from three-point range and 2-for-2 from the free-throw line in Saturday's 126-114 victory against the Bucks. Hayward managed to have a bounce back performance after struggling with his […]

Donovan Mitchell Probable For Sunday

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (head) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Denver Nuggets. He has missed each of the last two games after suffering a concussion on Tuesday. It sounds like Mitchell is ready to go, which will mean less minutes for Joe Ingles. He was playing well without Mitchell in […]

LaMelo Ball Scores Career-High 27 Points Against Bucks

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball finished with a career-high 27 points on 8-for-10 shooting from the field, 2-for-3 from deep, and 9-for-9 from the free-throw line in Saturday's 126-114 victory against the Bucks. The 19-year-old added nine assists, five rebounds, four steals and one turnover in the impressive performance, while snapping a streak of three […]

Nerlens Noel Ruled Out Versus Clippers

New York Knicks center Nerlens Noel (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. This won't have a huge impact on the rotation since Mitchell Robinson was already the starting center. Taj Gibson would see extended playing time, while Julius Randle could see a few minutes at center. The biggest […]

Reggie Bullock Available On Sunday

New York Knicks guard Reggie Bullock (neck) is available for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. He has missed each of the last three games due to neck soreness. It sounds like he'll jump back into the starting five on Sunday. Which means, Alec Burks should head to the second unit. Usually, that would […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Scores 34 Points Against Hornets

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) finished with 34 points, 18 rebounds, nine assists, one block and three turnovers on 12-for-19 shooting from the field and 10-for-18 from the free-throw line in Saturday's 126-114 loss to the Hornets. Antetokounmpo suffered a knee injury during the fourth quarter after a collision on the floor, but the […]

Nicolas Batum Sitting Out On Sunday

Los Angeles Clippers forward Nicolas Batum (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the New York Knicks. He is dealing with a left groin contusion and will miss his first game of the season. Patrick Patterson will be tasked with drawing the start, but Marcus Morris is a much better fantasy option. Morris […]

Luka Doncic Continues MVP-esque Production In Defeat

Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic's excellence this year has been so par for the course that his 29 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists in Saturday's loss to the Suns seem commonplace. Shooting 12-for-22 overall, including 3-for-7 from behind the arc, Doncic remained the focal point of the offense without Kristaps Porzingis (rest) available. […]

Deandre Ayton Ties Season High With 17 Boards In Win

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton snatched a season-high-tying 17 rebounds to go along with 18 points during Saturday's victory over the Mavericks. The double-double marks Ayton's sixth in his last seven games, having averaged 14.7 boards per outing in that span. He also added four assists Saturday, further taking advantage of Dallas' thin frontcourt without […]

Chris Paul Continues Scoring Barrage Amid Double-Double

Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul has taken on an increased offensive role without Devin Booker (hamstring) in the mix, which helped lead to a 29-point, 12-assist double-double that Paul produced in Saturday's win over Dallas. Paul shot a season-high 13 free throws, knocking down 12, while adding four steals and three rebounds to deliver […]

Jayson Tatum Drops Game-High 30 Points

Boston Celtics small/power forward Jayson Tatum led all scorers with a game-high 30 points during Saturday's loss to the Lakers. Tatum has shown little ill effects of a five-game layoff, averaging 26.3 PPG while shooting 51.6 percent from the field on more than 21 field-goal attempts per contest since his return. In addition to making […]

Anthony Davis Returns With Massive Double-Double

Los Angeles Lakers power forward/center Anthony Davis got back into action for Saturday's win over Boston after a one-game absence and promptly delivered a strong 27-point, 14-rebound showing. Shooting 11-for-25 from the field overall, Davis' aggressiveness also led to him shooting seven free throws, with the Boston defense unable to corral his repertoire. He also […]

Kemba Walker Delivers Forgettable Stat Line In Defeat

Boston Celtics point guard Kemba Walker struggled mightily from the field during Saturday's loss to the Lakers, shooting 1-for-12 overall, including missing a potential game-winning shot in the final seconds. Saturday's outing marks the most shots that Walker has taken in a contest since Nov. 13, 2013, to have finished with one only or fewer […]

Andrew Wiggins Continues Strong Run

Golden State Warriors guard/forward Andrew Wiggins has been shooting the ball well lately, hitting over 45 percent of his shots in eight consecutive games. Against Detroit on Saturday, he was 8-for-17 from the field and 3-for-6 from deep while also adding in four rebounds, three assists, a steal, and a block. Wiggins seems to have […]

Stephen Curry With 28 Points Against Detroit

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry scored 28 points on 11-for-17 shooting in Saturday's win over the Detroit Pistons. He was 6-for-8 from three. Curry also added five rebounds, seven assists, and two steals. One of the best shooters in NBA history, Curry's shot wasn't connecting like usual earlier in the season. That appears to […]

Wayne Ellington Scoreless Against Warriors

Detroit Pistons guard Wayne Ellington had been on a roll lately, scoring 16 or more points in seven consecutive games. But Ellington's run came to an end on Saturday against the Warriors, as he was 0-for-6 from the field, finishing with zero points. While he added two rebounds, an assist, and a steal to the […]

De'Anthony Melton Scores Season-High 20 Points

Memphis Grizzlies guard De'Anthony Melton scored a season-high 20 points in 32 minutes of a blowout win over the Spurs. Melton added five rebounds, four triples, two assists, and a pair of blocks. He technically came off the bench but played starter minutes over Dillon Brooks- who has struggled with efficiency- for the first time […]

Gorgui Dieng Delivers Full Line In Win Over Spurs

Memphis Grizzlies center Gorgui Dieng produced an excellent line in Saturday's blowout win over San Antonio. Dieng compiled 15 points, seven rebounds, three assists, two treys, two blocks, and a steal in a season-high 27 minutes. The 31-year-old has been a dependable backup for much of his career- that hasn't changed, as he's putting up […]

Ja Morant Scores 19 Points With 11 Assists In Victory

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant scored 19 points with 11 assists, two rebounds, and a triple in a 129-112 win over the Spurs on Saturday night. Morant and the Grizzlies had 12 days off because of game postponements, but there was little-to-no rust, as the second-year pro recorded his second double-double of the season. Morant […]

Zion Williamson Scores 26 Points In Saturday's Loss

New Orleans Pelicans power forward Zion Williamson needed only 29 minutes on Saturday to rack up 26 points in a 126-112 loss to Houston, shooting 11-for-19 from the field and 3-for-6 at the line. He added seven rebounds, four assists, and one block with four turnovers. Zion has shot 60 percent from the field this […]