Derrick Jones Explodes For 23 Points

Miami Heat forward Derrick Jones accumulated 23 points, two rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal in 30 minutes of play during the 109-98 loss to the Hornets on Wednesday. The third-year player averages 8.6 points per game this season, and the point explosion was rather rare. The 23-year-old has only scored in double digits […]

Kendrick Nunn Paces Team With 24 Points

Miami Heat guard Kendrick Nunn racked up 24 points, two rebounds, and three assists in 31 minutes of play during the 109-98 loss to the Hornets on Wednesday. He also went 6-for-10 from deep. The rookie has had a decent first campaign this season, averaging 15.5 points per game, albeit being streaky in his point […]

Caleb Martin Goes For 19 Points

Charlotte Hornets forward Caleb Martin finished with 19 points, seven rebounds, three assists, and four steals in 35 minutes during the 109-98 win over the Heat on Wednesday. The Nevada product built on a 23-point performance from the last game and racked up his two highest point totals of the season in these past two […]

Devonte' Graham Scores 30 Points

Charlotte Hornets point guard Devonte' Graham compiled 30 points, one rebound, six assists, and one steal in 37 minutes during the 109-98 win over the Heat on Wednesday. The 25-year-old also went 8-for-11 from downtown. The Kansas product has now scored at least 23 points in the last four games, and is tied with Terry […]

Dillon Brooks, Justise Winslow Questionable For Thursday

Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard Dillon Brooks (groin) and point guard Justise Winslow (back) have both picked up questionable designations for Thursday’s contest versus the Portland Trail Blazers. Brooks is yet to miss a game this season and has recently rekindled his offensive touch, averaging 19 points over his last eight outings. Conversely, Winslow is yet […]

Joe Harris To Be Sidelined For Thursday’s Game

Brooklyn Nets shooting guard/small forward Joe Harris (ankle) will miss Thursday’s contest against the Golden State Warriors. Dealing with a sprained left ankle, Harris’ absence coincides with the likely return of Garrett Temple (ankle), who could ultimately see an increased role without the sharpshooting Harris in the mix. Taking his shot attempts out of the […]

Fantasy Basketball Rotation Watch: Playing Time Updates For Week 21

Welcome to Rotation Watch, where each week, this article will break down who is gaining minutes around the NBA. Fantasy managers want the players that are getting the opportunity to shine, not the ones who are sitting on the bench and watching from the sidelines. Week 20 was no exception, and there were plenty of […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Questionable To Suit Up Thursday

Milwaukee Bucks small/power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) has been tagged as questionable to make his return to action for Thursday’s contest against the Boston Celtics. Antetokounmpo has missed the past two games after getting MRI results that confirmed that his left knee injury isn’t serious, which has paved the way for myriad Bucks players to […]

Dorian Finney-Smith To Miss Wednesday’s Contest

Dallas Mavericks small/power forward Dorian Finney-Smith (hip) will miss the second leg of the team’s back-to-back Wednesday versus the Denver Nuggets. Finney-Smith is reportedly banged up after logging 38 minutes Tuesday and his absence will now mark his third in his last four games. Maximilian Kleber is a likely candidate to see an increased workload […]

Tyler Herro Cleared To Return To Action Wednesday

Miami Heat shooting guard Tyler Herro (ankle) has been given the green light to suit up for Wednesday’s contest against the Charlotte Hornets after a 15-game absence. His return coincides with Jimmy Butler (toe) being sidelined, which should allow Herro to see some additional shot attempts. Prior to his injury, Herro’s performance had fluctuated wildly, […]

Terry Rozier Unable To Suit Up For Wednesday’s Game

Charlotte Hornets point/shooting guard Terry Rozier (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s contest against the Miami Heat. Dealing with a cold, Rozier’s absence will mark just his second of the season. Devonte' Graham should be in line to see a larger offensive workload without Rozier in the mix, while Cody Martin will slot into […]

Jimmy Butler Ruled Out For Wednesday’s Game

Miami Heat shooting guard/small forward Jimmy Butler (toe) will miss Wednesday’s game versus the Charlotte Hornets. His absence should allow Kendrick Nunn and Goran Dragic to see increased offensive workloads, while Andre Iguodala and Jae Crowder will likely be asked to pick up additional minutes on the wing. Butler’s absence marks his 11th of the […]

Joel Embiid Cleared To Return To Lineup Wednesday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (shoulder) will be back in action for Wednesday’s contest versus the Detroit Pistons after missing the previous five games. His return bumps down the value of Al Horford exponentially, also limiting the ceilings of Tobias Harris and Mike Scott. Without Ben Simmons (back) available, and with Detroit thin in the […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (3/11/20): NBA DFS Lineups

Wednesday's DraftKings featured six-game slate boasts 12 teams on display and a few playoff implications here. The Miami Heat can clinch a playoff spot with a win on Wednesday with the Philadelphia 76ers are not too far behind. We see a potential four- and five-seed matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder and Utah Jazz battling […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (3/11/20): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

The league features six games on Wednesday night as things get even more interesting as we head toward the playoffs. On Tuesday, we saw some impressive performances on the fantasy end of things, with Bradley Beal dropping 40 points against the Knicks in Washington in addition to LeBron James coming one dime shy away from […]

Jae Crowder is Expected to Play on Wednesday

Miami Heat forward Jae Crowder (head) is listed as probable for Wednesday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. Crowder has cleared the league's concussion protocol and is set to return to the court here. Jimmy Butler (toe) is listed as questionable, so Crowder could be looking at increased playing time and a higher usage. Fantasy owners […]

Jimmy Butler Might Sit Versus Charlotte

Miami Heat guard/forward Jimmy Butler (toe) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. He suffered a toe injury on Sunday and was unable to practice on Tuesday. The team may decide to give Butler the day off against the struggling Hornets. Tyler Herro (ankle) and Kendrick Nunn (illness) are listed as […]

Joel Embiid Might Return Versus Pistons

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Detroit Pistons. He was able to get through Tuesday's practice without any issues, so that's a good sign moving forward. Fantasy owners will have to check back to see if Embiid can return here after missing each of the last […]

Bruce Brown Jr. Might Sit Out Against Sixers

Detroit Pistons forward Bruce Brown Jr. (ankle) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. He is dealing with a right ankle sprain that he suffered during Sunday's game. Brown has decent fantasy value if he's able to get on the court, but staying there has been tough for him lately. Brandon […]

Kendrick Nunn is Questionable for Wednesday

Miami Heat guard Kendrick Nunn (illness) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. He was unable to practice on Tuesday, so there's a good chance that he'll sit this game out. Goran Dragic will see an increased usage and more playing time than usual if Nunn is unable to play. He […]

Stephen Curry is Expected to Play on Thursday

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (illness) is expected to return to action for Thursday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. He was supposed to play in Tuesday's game, but sat out due to flu-like symptoms. Mychal Mulder and Jordan Poole will lose playing time and usage with Curry returning to the court. Fantasy owners should […]

Rudy Gobert Might Sit Out on Wednesday

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (illness) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He is currently feeling under the weather and was unable to go through shootaround on Wednesday. The Jazz are likely going to wait until warm ups before deciding whether or not Gobert is going to play. Ed […]

Ben Simmons is Out At Least Three Weeks

Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons (back) is going to be sidelined at least three more weeks. He continues to make progress from his lower back nerve impingement, but it doesn't sound like he'll make it on the court for the fantasy basketball playoffs. Josh Richardson, Tobias Harris, and Shake Milton will continue to see increased […]

Kristaps Porzingis Will Rest on Wednesday

Dallas Mavericks center Kristaps Porzingis (rest) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Denver Nuggets. It's the second game of a back-to-back set, so Porzingis will sit out like normal. Maximilian Kleber should return to the starting unit and see an increased in playing time. Luka Doncic and Tim Hardaway Jr. should see […]

Seth Curry is Ruled Out Versus Nuggets

Dallas Mavericks guard Seth Curry (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Denver Nuggets. This marks the third game in a row that Curry has missed due to a left ankle issue. Courtney Lee, Delon Wright, and Tim Hardaway Jr. will see increased playing time and a higher usage until Curry is […]

Terry Rozier is Probable for Wednesday

Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (illness) is listed as probable for Wednesday's game against the Miami Heat. Rozier scored a career-high 40 points on Tuesday, but it appears he's a bit under the weather here. There's a good chance that Rozier suits up for this game, but fantasy owners should check back closer to tip-off […]

Luke Kennard Remains Out on Wednesday

Detroit Pistons guard Luke Kennard (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. It appears that the Pistons are going to push Kennard's timetable back, but hopefully he'll be able to play again this season. There's no set timetable for his return, so Kennard belongs on the waiver wire in most […]

John Henson is Ruled Out Versus Sixers

Detroit Pistons center John Henson (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. He suffered a left ankle sprain on Sunday, so this could very well be a multiple game absence. Sekou Doumbouya and Thon Maker should be asked to play increased minutes without Henson available. Both players have similar upsides, […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Goes Through Practice on Wednesday

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) was able to get through Wednesday's practice without any issues. He was able to get through a full contact practice, but the team hasn't cleared him for Thursday's game yet. However, it sounds like a day-to-day issue, so Antetokounmpo shouldn't be sidelined for too long. Khris Middleton and Donte […]

Eric Bledsoe is Expected to Play on Thursday

Milwaukee Bucks guard Eric Bledsoe (knee) is expected to suit up for Thursday's game against the Boston Celtics. He was unable to play in Monday's game due to a right knee issue. Bledsoe was able to get through Wednesday's practice without any issues, so he should be back to his normal role on Thursday. Giannis […]