Larry Nance Jr. Goes Ice-Cold From Field In Defeat

Cleveland Cavaliers power forward/center Larry Nance Jr. figured to have immense upside coming into Tuesday's contest versus Utah without Andre Drummond (Achilles, calf) in the mix, but he was unable to capitalize, finishing with just six points and seven rebounds across his 30 minutes. Nance tied his season-high with 11 field-goal attempts but hit only […]

DeMarcus Cousins Has Best Game Of Season

Houston Rockets center DeMarcus Cousins had his best game of the season in a 117-100 loss to the Lakers. Cousins posted his first double-double of the year and added three assists, two triples, and two steals in just 18 minutes. Games like this show that the veteran big man can still be productive when given […]

Anthony Davis Records Double-Double With Five Blocks

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis has been a monster on defense lately, and Tuesday's 117-100 win over the Rockets was no different. Davis notched his fifth double-double of the season and blocked five shots in 29 minutes. He's averaged an absurd 3.4 blocks per game over his last five contests, as he seems to […]

LeBron James Drops 26 Points In Blowout Win

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James scored 26 points in a blowout win over the Rockets on Tuesday night. James added eight rebounds, five assists, four triples, and a block in 29 minutes. The two-game set against Houston was a big win for his fantasy managers, as the 36-year-old was productive in both blowouts, enabling […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (1/13/21): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

The current NBA schedule is in flux due to the rise of COVID cases around the league. So far, only two of tonight’s games have been affected, with the Celtics-Magic and Wizards-Jazz tilts being postponed. That still leaves eight games on the slate, with plenty if enticing DFS plays to be found on those 18 […]

Nikola Jokic Notches Double-Double Against Nets

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic compiled 23 points, eight rebounds, 11 assists, seven steals, and one block in 34 minutes during Tuesday's loss to Brooklyn. Jokic stuffed the stat sheet once again and now has a double-double or triple-double in all 11 games played this season. Thus, the center is a strong play going forward […]

Will Barton Scores Season-High 22 Points

Denver Nuggets forward Will Barton finished with 22 points, two rebounds, one assist, three steals, and one block in 38 minutes during Tuesday's loss to the Nets. Barton was sensational and put up a season-high in points and minutes. Overall, the forward has scored double-digit points and played at least 34 minutes in three of […]

Kevin Durant Has Near Triple-Double Against Nuggets

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant finished with 34 points, nine rebounds, and 13 assists in 36 minutes during Tuesday's victory over the Nuggets. In two games since returning from an absence due to COVID-19 protocols, Durant has scored at least 34 points in both. Overall, the superstar is averaging a stellar 29.3 points per game. […]

Clint Capela Picks Up Questionable Tag For Wednesday

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (hand) has been tagged as questionable to play in Wednesday's game versus Phoenix as he battles a sore left hand. Capela has started each of Atlanta's past eight contests, having logged double-doubles in four of those outings. With Onyeka Okongwu (foot) on track to make his NBA debut, he could […]

Jusuf Nurkic Picks Up Questionable Tag For Wednesday

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic (quad) has been deemed questionable to play in Wednesday's contest versus the Kings as he battles a left quad contusion. Nurkic played just nine minutes Monday before departing early due to the injury, which forced the team to play small for the majority of the contest. Should Nurkic be […]

Derrick Rose Likely To Return For Wednesday’s Contest

Detroit Pistons point/shooting guard Derrick Rose (knee) has been tagged as probable to return to action for Wednesday's contest against Milwaukee after a one-game absence due to a sore left knee. Rose scuffled mightily in his most recent time out, scoring a season-low four points on 1-for-7 shooting. Even with Killian Hayes (hip) sidelined, Detroit […]

Jazz-Wizards Game Set For Wednesday Postponed

The Utah Jazz and Washington Wizards have had their game that was scheduled for Wednesday called off due to COVID-19 contact tracing that needs to be continued for the Wizards' roster. Earlier on Tuesday, Rui Hachimura and Moritz Wagner popped up on the injury report as questionable to play due to the league's health and […]

Eric Gordon Gets Thumbs Up To Play Tuesday

Houston Rockets shooting guard/small forward Eric Gordon (leg) has been deemed available for Tuesday's game against the Lakers after dealing with left leg tightness. Gordon has seen his production slide over the past two games, combining for just nine points in that stretch. His presence among the second unit caps the fantasy intrigue of Sterling […]

LeBron James, Anthony Davis Cleared To Play Tuesday

The Los Angeles Lakers will have the entirety of their traditional starting five available for Tuesday's contest against the Rockets, with LeBron James (ankle), Anthony Davis (adductor), and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (ankle) all getting the green light to suit up. James is yet to miss a game this season despite an early year ankle turn, while […]

Bol Bol Makes First Career Start Tuesday

Denver Nuggets center Bol Bol was tabbed for his first career regular season start Tuesday against the Nets with Gary Harris (personal) unavailable. Bol became something of an NBA-bubble sensation last year due to his myriad of skills wrapped up in his 7-foot-2 frame. Having scored just three points all year coming into the contest, […]

John Wall Receives Green Light To Play Tuesday

Houston Rockets point guard John Wall (head) has received the thumbs up to take the floor Tuesday versus the Lakers while battling a migraine. The ailment was severe enough to keep Wall from practicing Monday, which could affect his level of production. Wall has barely looked like he has missed a step in his return […]

Andre Drummond Ruled Out For Tuesday’s Game

Cleveland Cavaliers center Andre Drummond (Achilles, calf) has been deemed unavailable for Tuesday's contest against Utah. Drummond warmed up prior to the game under a questionable tag, but was unable to receive the green light to play, paving the way for Larry Nance Jr. and JaVale McGee to see considerable upticks in usage. The Cavaliers […]

Bruce Brown Returns To Starting Five, Caris LeVert Keys Bench

The Brooklyn Nets have tabbed shooting guard Bruce Brown to serve as the team's de facto starting point guard for Tuesday's contest versus Denver. The move allows Caris Levert to slide back into his traditional bench role, where he'll lead the second unit. With Kyrie Irving (personal) sidelined indefinitely, the Nets appear to be attempting […]

Josh Okogie Picks Up Questionable Tag For Wednesday

Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard/small forward Josh Okogie (hamstring) has popped up on Wednesday's injury report as he continues to battle a hamstring ailment that forced him to miss six games. Okogie sounds as if he's closer to playing than sitting, but his minutes cap likely knocks him from fantasy consideration in most formats. Known for […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Earns Questionable Tag For Wednesday

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (wrist) has been trending toward a return to action for Wednesday's game versus Memphis, but has been officially designated as questionable due to a persistent wrist injury. Towns returned Saturday and dominated to the tune of 25 points and 13 rebounds, reasserting himself as a premier fantasy asset. The team […]

Joe Ingles Misses Second Game Due To Achilles Issue Tuesday

Utah Jazz small forward Joe Ingles (Achilles) has been ruled out for Tuesday's contest versus Cleveland due to a sore right Achilles, marking his second absence in the team's past three games. Ingles has traditionally been difficult to keep off the floor, an indication of the severity of the issue. Utah kept its rotation fairly […]

Eric Paschall Unavailable For Tuesday's Contest

Golden State Warriors power forward Eric Paschall has been ruled out for Tuesday's game versus Indiana as he enters the league's COVID-19 protocols. It's unclear immediately how long Paschall could be out, but provided that it's an isolated incident, his absence would likely pave the way for Juan Toscano-Anderson to see an increased role off the […]

Gary Harris Ruled Out For Tuesday’s Contest

Denver Nuggets shooting guard Gary Harris (personal) will miss Tuesday's game versus Brooklyn due to personal reasons. Harris' absence will mark his first of the season, paving the way for P.J. Dozier and Facundo Campazzo to see increased roles. After a slow start to the year from behind the three-point arc, Harris has gotten into […]

Top College Basketball Betting Picks for Wednesday, January 13, 2021

Welcome back! In this article, and every week, we'll be giving you some of the top college basketball games and betting picks for Wednesday, January 13, 2021. Last week's slate of games resulted in a minor setback with a 1-3 week. New Orleans and Central Arkansas found themselves in a track meet in Conway, and New […]

Magic-Celtics Contest Set For Wednesday Postponed

The Boston Celtics have had a third consecutive contest postponed due to COVID-19 concerns, with Wednesday's game versus Orlando called off more than 24 hours in advance. Boston continues to undergo extensive contact tracing stemming from Jayson Tatum's positive test, with many players' individual statuses uncertain at this time. The NBA announced Tuesday updated and […]

Kelly Olynyk Receives Green Light To Play Tuesday

Miami Heat power forward/center Kelly Olynyk (groin) has been given the green light to suit up for Tuesday's game versus Philadelphia, giving the team the requisite eight players needed for the contest to take place. With multiple players out due to injury or the league's COVID-19 protocols, Olynyk should see as big of a workload […]

Meyers Leonard Will Miss Tuesday's Game

Miami Heat power forward/center Meyers Leonard (shoulder) has been ruled out for Tuesday's contest versus Philadelphia due to a left shoulder injury. His absence, along with the Heat's extensive injury report due to the league's COVID-19 protocols, means that Miami will be immensely short-handed in the front court. Kelly Olynyk, Andre Iguodala, Chris Silva and Precious […]

Fantasy Basketball Injury Updates for Week 4

The NBA season is still relatively new, but COVID-induced postponements are starting to take over and some teams are currently dealing with thin rosters due to players needing to follow COVID protocols. Thus, this column will feature players who are out because of COVID or because of COVID-related protocols going forward in addition to injuries. […]

Bogdan Bogdanovic Could Miss Multiple Weeks

Atlanta Hawks forward Bogdan Bogdanovic (knee) is going to be sidelined several weeks, according to general manager Travis Schlenk. It doesn't sound like the organization has given an exact timetable, but Bogdanovic will miss some time. Fantasy managers should stash him in an Injured Reserve spot until the Hawks reveal a firm timetable. Kevin Huerter […]

Kyrie Irving Could Miss A Week Of Action

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (personal) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game and is unlikely to play the rest of the week. The NBA is currently investigating videos of Irving in violation of the league's COVID-19 protocols. It sounds like he won't be back on the court until the league makes their decision. In […]