Christian Wood Continues Strong Start

Houston Rockets forward Christian Wood continued his strong start to the season in a loss to the Nuggets. Wood contributed 23 points, four triples, three rebounds, two steals, two blocks, and an assist in a team-high 37 minutes. The 25-year-old has been the second option in the offense for the short-handed Rockets- as he's hoisted […]

James Harden Drops 34 Points In Losing Effort

Houston Rockets guard James Harden continued his torrid start to the season in a loss to Denver. Harden scored 34 points for his second 30+ point game of the season, adding eight rebounds, six assists, and five triples. If this is an uninspired, can't-wait-to-get-out-of-Houston Harden, we can't wait to see what a more inspired, in-shape […]

Nikola Jokic Records Second Triple-Double Of Season

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic contributed 19 points, 18 assists, 12 rebounds, three steals, a triple, and a block in a 124-111 win over the Rockets. The triple-double was his second of the season- he came one rebound shy of one against the Clippers last Friday- as he continues to be one of the better […]

Luguentz Dort Drops Career-High 26 Points During Defeat

Oklahoma City Thunder shooting guard/small forward Luguentz Dort had it all working offensively during Monday's loss to Utah, pouring in a career-best 26 points while shooting an efficient 9-for-11 overall, including 5-for-7 from behind the arc. Having led the team in scoring, Dort also added two rebounds and two steals. In addition to being a […]

Mike Conley Nearly Records Triple-Double During Victory

Utah Jazz point guard Mike Conley came just an assist shy of logging a triple-double during Monday's win over Oklahoma City. Conley has been a strong offensive contributor through the first three games, having gone for 20 points against the Thunder on 8-for-15 shooting. But the surprise came when Conley snagged 10 rebounds, marking his […]

Donovan Mitchell Struggles From Deep, Makes Game-Winner

Utah Jazz point/shooting guard Donovan Mitchell scuffled from the field during Monday's win over the Thunder, but he made the biggest shot of the night with under 10 seconds remaining to seal the victory for his squad. It's been a tremendously slow start to the year from the field for Mitchell, who is shooting 32.3 […]

Caris LeVert Takes 29 Shots In Loss

Brooklyn Nets guard Caris Levert wound up starting at point guard with Kyrie Irving (rest) and Spencer Dinwiddie (knee) out on Monday. Dinwiddie is done for the season, so we'll likely see LeVert manning the backup point guard role most nights, with the occasional start when Irving is unavailable. If Monday is any indication, fantasy […]

Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot Has Nice Showing Against Memphis

Brooklyn Nets forward Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot got a surprise start on Monday against Memphis with both Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant resting. TLC responded with 21 points on 7-for-17 shooting and also added six rebounds, two assists, two steals, and a block. With Spencer Dinwiddie (knee) done for the year and the Irving/KD duo appearing like […]

Kyle Anderson Makes Four Threes Against Nets

Memphis Grizzlies forward Kyle Anderson scored 28 points on 9-for-17 shooting in Monday's win over the Brooklyn Nets. He drained four three-pointers, making it the first time in Anderson's seven-year career in which he made more than two threes in a game. Anderson also added seven rebounds and three assists. Until Jaren Jackson Jr. is […]

No Fracture For Ja Morant

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (ankle) was injured during the matchup with the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night. The sophomore tweaked his left ankle and needed assistance back to the locker room. He did not return to the game and was observed wearing a boot later on in the evening. Although an initial x-ray ruled […]

Dario Saric Listed As Probable Tuesday

Phoenix Suns forward/center Dario Saric (quadriceps) is listed as probable and is slated to make his season debut Tuesday against the New Orleans Pelicans. Saric has missed the team's first three games with right quad soreness after having a breakout in the bubble last season. It will be interesting to see what Phoenix does with […]

Danilo Gallinari Ruled Out Against Pistons

Atlanta Hawks forward Danilo Gallinari (foot) will not play Monday against the Detroit Pistons. Gallinari was determined to be a game-time decision but was ruled out moments later. Gallinari will miss his second straight game and should be considered questionable for their next game on Wednesday. De'Andre Hunter will start and Bogdan Bogdanovic will get […]

Clint Capela Will Make Season Debut On Monday

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (Achilles) will play and start Monday night against the Detroit Pistons. Capela has missed the first two games of the season with a sore Achilles and was originally questionable coming into the night before being upgraded to probable. Capela's return will push Bogdan Bogdanovic back to the bench and slide […]

Danilo Gallinari A Game-Time Decision Monday

Atlanta Hawks forward Danilo Gallinari (foot) is a game-time decision Monday against the Detroit Pistons. Gallinari is looking to return to the court after suffering a mild foot sprain, but will need to go through warm ups to determine his status. If Gallinari is unable to go, De'Andre Hunter and Bogdan Bogdanovic will continue to […]

Kevin Love And Isaac Okoro Ruled Out Tuesday Night

The Cleveland Cavaliers have ruled out forward/center Kevin Love (calf) and Isaac Okoro (foot) Tuesday against the New York Knicks. Love reaggravated his calf injury playing in a back-to-back game on Sunday and could be in for a lengthy absence, especially being ruled out more than a day in advance. With Love out, Larry Nance […]

Jimmy Butler Doubtful For Tuesday's Matchup

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. This isn't shocking news after Butler missed the second half of Friday's game. Goran Dragic, Tyler Herro, and Kendrick Nunn should all see a boost in fantasy value, assuming Butler is out. Herro has the most upside in […]

Thaddeus Young Should Make Season Debut On Tuesday

Chicago Bulls forward Thaddeus Young (leg) is listed as probable for Tuesday's game against the Washington Wizards. Young has been sidelined with a leg infection, but is expected to make his season debut here. The veteran forward is expected to play off the bench, but might start on Tuesday with Lauri Markkanen (calf) listed as […]

Lauri Markkanen Might Sit Out Versus Wizards

Chicago Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen (calf) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Washington Wizards. He suffered a bruised left calf during the fourth quarter of Sunday's game. Markkanen has been playing well early on this season, so hopefully he isn't forced to sit out. Thaddeus Young (leg) is expected to make his […]

Kevin Knox Expected To Play On Tuesday

New York Knicks forward Kevin Knox (knee) is listed as probable for Tuesday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He was able to play through left knee soreness on Sunday. The Knicks desperately need him on the court with Austin Rivers (groin) and Immanuel Quickley (hip) already ruled out. Alec Burks (ankle) is listed as questionable, […]

Alec Burks Could Sit Out Versus Cavs

New York Knicks guard Alec Burks (ankle) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He tweaked his ankle on Sunday, but the team cannot afford to lose him right now. Both Austin Rivers (groin) and Immanuel Quickley (hip) have been ruled out for this game. Burks should see a heavy workload, […]

Marcus Morris Returns To Practice On Monday

Los Angeles Clippers forward Marcus Morris (knee) was able to go through practice on Monday. He has been unable to play yet this season due to a nagging knee issue. Head coach Ty Lue has not committed to Morris suiting up for Tuesday's contest. The team is likely going to ease him back into action […]

Draymond Green Hopeful To Make Season Debut On Friday

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (foot) is hopeful to make his season debut against the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday, according to head coach Steve Kerr. He has been dealing with a nagging foot issue and is not expected to play on Tuesday. The Warriors are expected to continue starting Eric Paschall until Green […]

Kyrie Irving Will Rest On Monday

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (rest) will not suit up for Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Both Irving and Kevin Durant (rest) will be watching from the sideline in this one. Caris Levert should see a significant boost in fantasy value and be a popular DFS option. Tyler Johnson and Taurean Prince could make […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for 12/28 (Premium Content)

  NBA DFS Premium Cheat Sheet for 12/28 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard   CORE PLAYS MARKED IN GREEN ABOVE   The Best of the Rest A few things to mention here. FD has a terrible mispricing of Dillon Brooks at 3700 at shooting guard. You should definitely be […]

Kevin Durant To Sit Out Against Grizzlies

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (rest) will not play against the Grizzlies on Monday night. Durant has raced out of the gate, averaging 26.7 points per game on red-hot 53.2/69.2/84 percent shooting splits, though Brooklyn wants to be careful with their star in his return from the Achilles injury. It will be interesting to see […]

Marc Gasol Fills Up Box Score In Victory

Los Angeles Lakers center Marc Gasol had a strong performance in Sunday's blowout win over the Timberwolves. Gasol scored 12 points with eight assists, seven rebounds, four blocks, and three triples in 21 minutes. Gasol stepped up with Anthony Davis (calf) out managing a calf contusion, as he put together his best statistical outing of […]

LeBron James Flirts With Double-Double

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James posted 18 points, nine rebounds, five assists, a triple, and a steal in a 127-91 win over Minnesota. James has produced his usual blend of points, rebounds, and assists, though his performance is a bit muted to start the year because of his limited minutes. Perhaps it will take […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (12/28/20): NBA DFS Lineups

The NBA schedule has five games on the slate for Monday night. Did you know that three out of five have a 226 or more implied point total? You’ll have a smaller pool of players to choose from, but here are three tips on how to attack it. First of all, it’s important to look […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (12/28/20): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Monday starts off the week on a significantly more modest note compared to the weekend, with just five games on the entire slate. James Harden once again reigns supreme as the must-play option, but any Rockets updates will give us a clearer picture of what exact tools he will be working with heading into gametime. […]

NBA DFS Prop Picks for Monday (12/28/20) - Monkey Knife Fight

With five games on Monday's slate, only three are currently viewable on MonkeyKnifeFight.com.  Come by here and check tomorrow for updates on the other two, but Pistons-Hawks, Jazz-Thunder, and Rockets-Nuggets are all ready to go. Both the Brooklyn-Memphis and Portland-Los Angeles games will be updated tomorrow morning before game time. With the Hawks upgrading and […]