Khris Middleton Stays Hot From Deep To Begin Second Half

Milwaukee Bucks small forward Khris Middleton kicked off his second half of the year in impressive fashion during Thursday’s win over the Detroit Pistons, dropping 28 points on 11-for-18 shooting, including going 4-for-5 from behind the arc. Middleton has now knocked down at least three triples in five consecutive contests, as he also added eight […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Drops 33 Points, Logs Double-Double

Milwaukee Bucks small/power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo accrued a double-double well ahead of halftime during Thursday’s victory over the Detroit Pistons. The second half of the year opened with another enormous stat line from the league’s reigning MVP, who finished with 33 points on 13-for-23 shooting, adding 16 rebounds, four assists and three steals on a […]

Jimmy Butler Has 6-For-18 Shooting Night

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler scored 17 points along with eight rebounds, nine assists, one block and two steals during 34 minutes of play in the 129-124 loss to Atlanta on Thursday. Though it seems Butler had a regular night, he went 6-for-18 shooting from the field, good for 33 percent. The 30-year-old normally does […]

Kevin Huerter Logs 40 Minutes on Thursday

Atlanta Hawks guard Kevin Huerter scored 17 points and added seven rebounds and four assists during 40 minutes of play in the 129-124 win over Miami on Thursday. The 2018 pick is proving his worth on this young Hawks team, scoring in double digits during all eight games this month. The 21-year-old has also played […]

Bam Adebayo Has Monster Double-Double Night

Miami Heat power forward Bam Adebayo compiled 28 points, 19 rebounds, seven assists, three steals and one block through 36 minutes in the 129-124 loss to Atlanta on Thursday. The third-year player is having a great season, averaging 15.8 points and 10.4 rebounds per game. February has been rather cold for the Heat player, though. […]

Cam Reddish Drops 16 Points In 37 Minutes

Atlanta Hawks guard Cam Reddish finished with 16 points, four rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals during 37 minutes of play in the 129-124 win over Miami on Thursday. The 2019 pick has been on a good streak lately and has scored in double digits nine of the past 10 games. Reddish is […]

Trae Young Has a 50-Point Night

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young finally got over the hump on Thursday, dropping a career-high 50 points in the 129-124 win over Miami. He also supplied two rebounds, eight assists, one block and two steals in 40 minutes of play. The sophomore went 18-for-19 from the free-throw line. This monster night comes after the youngster […]

Kyrie Irving Out For Remainder Of Season

Updating a previous report, Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving (shoulder) is receiving season-ending shoulder surgery and will miss the rest of the season. From a Nets organization perspective, this is a no-brainer and management is looking at the long-term picture with Kevin Durant (Achilles) on track to play next season. For fantasy, this is […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (2/20/20): NBA DFS Lineups

The time has arrived!  The NBA is back from the All-Star break as teams return refreshed to finish the season.  All-Star weekend was awesome this year.  My favorite moment of the weekend was watching both teams ramp up the intensity, and play as hard as I have seen in recent memory during the fourth quarter.  LeBron […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (2/20/20): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

All-Star break and our break from NBA DFS is finally over. With the return of basketball, we have a six-game slate with one major play sticking out due to some recent injury news. Since Kyrie Irving re-aggravated a shoulder injury, Spencer Dinwiddie for just $6,900 against any defense is a steal. Specifically against the 76ers […]

Kemba Walker Ruled Out for Friday

Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He was limited during Wednesday's practice as a precaution. He has been dealing with left knee soreness, but was able to play 29 minutes during the All-Star Game. It didn't sound like Walker was going to miss this […]

Wayne Ellington is Questionable for Friday

New York Knicks guard Wayne Ellington (ankle) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers. The Knicks may decide to let younger players get more minutes as the season goes on. That means Ellington's role on the team could slowly be declining. Damyean Dotson would see more minutes in the rotation if […]

Elfrid Payton is Questionable for Friday

New York Knicks guard Elfrid Payton (ankle) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers. Payton is dealing with right ankle soreness, so hopefully he'll be able to suit up here. He has been the Knicks best option at point guard all season, so losing him hurts. Dennis Smith Jr. and Frank […]

Dragan Bender Signs With Warriors

Free-agent forward Dragan Bender plans to sign a 10-day deal with the Golden State Warriors. He was waived by the Milwaukee Bucks roughly two weeks ago when they needed to open up a roster spot for Marvin Williams. Bender hasn't been able to do much during his time in the NBA, but we'll see if […]

Derrick Walton Jr. Signs With Pistons

Free-agent guard Derrick Walton Jr. plans to sign a 10-day deal with the Detroit Pistons. He was waived by the Atlanta Hawks after he was acquired from the Los Angeles Clippers in a trade-deadline move. The Pistons could use the extra depth with Reggie Jackson accepting a buyout. However, the Pistons have other guards that […]

Eric Gordon is Unlikely to Play on Thursday

Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (shin) is unlikely to suit up for Thursday's game against the Golden State Warriors. Head coach Mike D'Antoni said it was likely that Gordon would return for Saturday's contest versus the Utah Jazz. Austin Rivers, Ben McLemore, and Danuel House will see more minutes without Gordon available. House is likely […]

Kyrie Irving Might Be Done For The Season

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (shoulder) is expected to undergo a procedure on his right shoulder and is sidelined indefinitely. He missed 26 games earlier in the season due to the same issue. He received a cortisone shots in order to deal with the pain, but it appears that wasn't enough. Spencer Dinwiddie and Caris […]

Damian Lillard Could Miss Three or Four Games

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (groin) was unable to practice on Thursday and said he could miss three or four games. There's a good chance that Lillard is out until the end of the month. C.J. McCollum will be asked to handle the ball more often and take more shots than usual. Anfernee Simons […]

Will Barton Could Return on Friday

Denver Nuggets forward Will Barton (knee) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice. He is dealing with right knee inflammation, but has a chance to return for Friday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He has been sidelined since early December, so the Nuggets aren't expected to push him too hard. He won't have much […]

Thomas Bryant Might Play on Friday

Washington Wizards center Thomas Bryant (foot) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He was able to practice on Wednesday, so that's a good sign going forward. The Wizards might ease him back into action, but more information should be known before tip-off on Friday. Bryant is expected to be under […]

Kemba Walker is Limited During Wednesday's Practice

Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker (knee, rest) was limited during Wednesday's practice as a precaution. He played 29 minutes during the All-Star game, so the Celtics are making sure he's well rested for the second half. Fantasy owners shouldn't be concerned that Walker was unable to practice. He should be fine for Friday's game against […]

Robert Williams Won't Play During Road Trip

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams (hip) has been ruled out for the upcoming four-game road trip. However, he was active during Wednesday's practice, so that's a good sign moving forward. There's a chance that Williams is able to return by the end of the month. Enes Kanter and Daniel Theis will continue to split up […]

Marc Gasol Won't Play on Friday

Toronto Raptors center Marc Gasol (hamstring) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Phoenix Suns. It doesn't sound like the team is sure when Gasol is going to be back in the lineup. Serge Ibaka will continue to start at center until Gasol is ready to play again. Chris Boucher will see more […]

Ben Simmons is Questionable Against Nets

Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons (back) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. He's dealing with lower back tightness, so a final decision likely won't be made until closer to tip-off. Josh Richardson, Tobias Harris, and Joel Embiid would be more involved if Simmons is unable to play. Fantasy owners will […]

D.J. Augustin Could Play on Friday

Orlando Magic guard D.J. Augustin (knee) was a full participant during Wednesday's practice. He has not played in a game since January 13 due to a left knee issue. There is a chance that Augustin is ready to play in time for Friday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. Michael Carter-Williams would lose playing time and […]

Jake Layman Returns to Practice

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jake Layman (toe) has been cleared to return to practice. Layman has not played in a game since November due to a turf toe issue. He was cleared to do some on-court work earlier this month, but this is a sign in the right direction. It sounds like the team is going […]

Kevin Huerter is Probable on Thursday

Atlanta Hawks guard Kevin Huerter (illness) is listed as probable for Thursday's game against the Miami Heat. He is dealing with an allergic reaction, but is expected to suit up for this game. It doesn't sound like he's going to be limited and should take on his normal workload. Huerter should be owned in basically […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Will Get Second Opinion on Wrist

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (wrist) is still being evaluated and will get a second opinion on his left wrist. It was reported last week that Towns would miss multiple weeks. There is no timetable for his return and it's unclear if Towns is going to play again this season. Naz Reid will see his […]

NBA DFS Prop Picks for Wednesday (2/20/20) - Monkey Knife Fight

Coming out of the NBA All-Star break, there are half a dozen games on the schedule tonight. Play props and win with Monkey Knife Fight. Ease back into the schedule by playing the star shootout, a chance to play with the biggest names in the game. Here are some angles to keep in mind when […]

Buy, Sell, or Hold: Kyle Lowry and Jaren Jackson Jr.

Trade deadlines are fast approaching. The time is ticking away, and if you don't make a move now, you might not get the chance to. Of course, don't let the heist misguide you. Have a cool head and let the ticking clock impact the judgment of your trade partners. If a player of yours is […]