Marcus Morris Compiles Career-High 38 Points In Defeat

New York Knicks small/power forward Marcus Morris played the 578th game of his regular-season career during Sunday’s loss to the Los Angeles Clippers and scored more points -- 38 -- than he ever had before. Morris had everything in his offensive arsenal clicking Sunday, shooting 13-for-19 overall, while going 6-for-7 from behind the three-point arc. […]

Paul George Drops 32 Points In 26 Minutes In Return To Lineup

The Los Angeles Clippers got back small/power forward Paul George for Sunday’s win over the New York Knicks after a one-game absence due to a hamstring injury. There were many factors that led to the team’s win, but George’s presence was certainly paramount to that, as he compiled 32 points on 9-for-14 shooting -- including […]

Lou Williams Sinks Season-High Six Threes In 32-Point Effort

Los Angeles Clippers point/shooting guard Lou Williams was in a groove from the field during Sunday’s victory over the New York Knicks, shooting 9-for-18 overall, including 6-for-10 from long range as he compiled 32 points off the bench. Williams may have tied his season high with seven turnovers, but his 8-for-8 performance at the free-throw […]

Montrezl Harrell Drops Career-High 34 Points In Victory

Los Angeles Clippers power forward/center Montrezl Harrell had the best scoring performance of his career during Sunday’s win over the New York Knicks, shooting 13-for-21 off the bench en route to a career-best 34-point night. Without Kawhi Leonard in the mix, Harrell saw an uptick in usage, compiling at least 20 shot attempts for the […]

Kevin Porter Jr. Exits Early With Knee Injury

Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard/small forward Kevin Porter Jr. departed Sunday’s contest versus the Minnesota Timberwolves in the third quarter with a scary looking knee injury. Porter writhed in agony before being taken to the locker room and ultimately ruled out for the remainder of the contest. Prior to his departure, Porter collected six points on […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for January 6th (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard, including our brand new DFS Matchup Ratings with daily player projections.   Premium Research & DFS Lineup Picks DFS Cheat Sheet   Game of the Day Denver Nuggets at Atlanta Hawks At first glance, a game between a good Nuggets team who plays at […]

Pat Connaughton Ruled Out For Monday’s Contest

Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard/small forward Pat Connaughton will miss Monday’s game against the San Antonio Spurs due to a right thigh contusion. Connaughton had initially been tagged as probable, but Milwaukee did not even bother to let him take it up until tip-off to determine his status. It’s difficult to ascertain who will absorb his […]

Bogdan Bogdanovic Unlikely To Suit Up Monday

Sacramento Kings shooting guard/small forward Bogdan Bogdanovic is listed as doubtful to participate in Monday’s game versus the Golden State Warriors due to ankle soreness. Bogdanovic has been battling the injury for the better part of two weeks on the injury report and appears in line to miss his second straight outing, again paving the […]

Lauri Markkanen Unlikely To Play Monday

Chicago Bulls power forward Lauri Markkanen is likely set to miss Monday’s contest versus the Dallas Mavericks due to a sprained left ankle. Markkanen, who has earned a doubtful designation, has started every game thus far in 2019-20 for Chicago, with his absence likely providing a path to more minutes for Thaddeus Young. Also likely […]

Nerlens Noel Will Be Sidelined Monday

Oklahoma City Thunder center Nerlens Noel will be out of the mix for Monday’s contest versus the Philadelphia 76ers due to a left ankle sprain. His absence forced the team’s hand, as Justin Patton was recalled from the G League to serve as an additional big man in the frontcourt. Noel’s absence will mark just […]

Tim Hardaway Jr. Questionable To Play Monday

Dallas Mavericks shooting guard/small forward Tim Hardaway Jr. could make his return to the lineup Monday versus the Chicago Bulls, having missed each of the team’s past three games due to a hamstring injury. Hardaway had been in his best offensive rhythm of the season prior to the injury, averaging 18.1 points per game from […]

Dejounte Murray Cleared To Return For Monday’s Game

San Antonio Spurs point/shooting guard Dejounte Murray appears on track to suit up Monday against the Milwaukee Bucks after not having been listed on the team’s initial injury report. Murray missed the Saturday showdown with Milwaukee due to personal reasons, paving the way for Derrick White to rejoin the starting five. Murray, who has shot […]

Caris Levert To Sit Out Monday’s Contest

Brooklyn Nets shooting guard/small forward Caris Levert has been ruled out well ahead of Monday’s game versus the Orlando Magic due to right thumb load management. Levert had surgery on the injured body part earlier this year and returned to play 16 minutes off the bench Saturday. He collected 13 points on 5-for-7 shooting in […]

Jrue Holiday Tagged As Questionable For Monday’s Game

New Orleans Pelicans point/shooting guard Jrue Holiday has been deemed questionable to suit up for Monday’s contest versus the Utah Jazz due to a left elbow contusion. Holiday has started each of New Orleans’ previous 32 contests, averaging 19.6 points per game this season and putting himself on pace to set a new career high […]

John Collins, Jabari Parker, Cam Reddish All Questionable Monday

The Atlanta Hawks enter Monday’s contest versus the Denver Nuggets with a whole lot of questions. The trio of John Collins, Jabari Parker and Cam Reddish have all been tagged as questionable to participate after having missed Saturday’s win over Indiana. Collins, who has starred since returning from suspension, is dealing with a back contusion […]

Andrew Wiggins, Jeff Teague Given Green Light For Sunday

The Minnesota Timberwolves had a slew of players tagged as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers and they got mostly positive news concerning their respective statuses. Andrew Wiggins, Jeff Teague, Noah Vonleh and Treveon Graham will all take the floor, with Wiggins returning from a four-game absence due to an illness. With Teague […]

Karl-Anthony Towns To Miss Sunday’s Contest

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns will remain sidelined for Sunday’s game versus the Cleveland Cavaliers due to a right knee sprain. Towns’ absence has now extended into its 10th game, paving the way for Gorgui Dieng to remain among the starting five and to continue to see a sizable role on both ends of the […]

D'Angelo Russell, Draymond Green To Miss Monday’s Game

The duo of D'Angelo Russell and Draymond Green will be sidelined for Monday’s contest against the Sacramento Kings. Shortly after tagging both players as questionable, the team decided to hold both out well ahead of time, paving the way for Alec Burks to key the offense, while Ky Bowman and Jacob Evans figure to help […]

Bradley Beal, Ian Mahinmi Tagged As Questionable Monday

Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal and center Ian Mahinmi have both picked up questionable tags for Monday’s contest versus the Boston Celtics. Beal has missed four of the Wizards’ past five games due to a leg injury, while Mahinmi has started each of the team’s previous 12 contests. Jordan McRae and a slew of […]

Tristan Thompson To Miss Sunday’s Game With Illness

Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson has been ruled out for Sunday’s contest versus the Minnesota Timberwolves due to an illness. His absence -- which marks just his second of the season -- leaves the team severely short-handed in the frontcourt, as he joins Kevin Love and Larry Nance Jr. on the sidelines. John Henson will […]

Jimmy Butler To Miss Sunday’s Contest

Miami Heat shooting guard/small forward Jimmy Butler has been ruled out for Sunday’s game versus the Portland Trail Blazers due to a back injury. Butler popped up on the injury report roughly an hour before tip-off, as it appears his back tightened up, keeping him off the floor for the first time since Nov. 27. […]

D'Angelo Russell, Draymond Green Questionable For Monday

The Golden State Warriors could be significantly short-handed once again Monday when they take on the Sacramento Kings as both D'Angelo Russell and Draymond Green have been listed as questionable to take the floor. Russell has missed each of the team’s three previous games due to a shoulder ailment, although the expectation has been that […]

Kemba Walker To Miss Third Straight Outing

Boston Celtics point guard Kemba Walker has been preemptively ruled out for Monday’s game versus the Washington Wizards due to an illness. The absence will mark the third straight contest on the sidelines for Walker, who will likely cede way to Marcus Smart in the backcourt once again. Walker, who is yet to suit up […]

Justise Winslow To Continue Absence Sunday

Miami Heat point guard/small forward Justise Winslow will be held out for the 15th consecutive game Sunday versus the Portland Trail Blazers due to a lower back bruise. Winslow had initially been tagged as questionable, presenting optimism that he may be able to return, but his absence will push into Wednesday’s meeting with the Indiana […]

C.J. McCollum Ruled Out For Sunday’s Game

Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard C.J. McCollum will miss Sunday’s contest versus the Miami Heat due to an illness. Anfernee Simons figures to see an increased workload in McCollum’s absence, while Damian Lillard will presumably absorb a handful of McCollum’s shots. The illness marks the first time that McCollum has missed a game this season, […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (1/5/20): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

With the NFL regular season finished, we can now turn our full attention toward crushing some NBA DFS contests. The league has five games on the agenda, beginning at 3 pm (eastern), to help you close out your weekend, and as usual, we have some injuries to monitor heading into the opening contest. Anthony Davis is once […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/5/20): NBA DFS Lineups

Welcome to NBA Sunday! With most eyes pointed towards the NFL, we have plenty of money to make over here on the hardwood. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for DraftKings on 1/5/20.  You can also check out today's FanDuel lineup picks. We have just four games […]

Justise Winslow is Questionable for Sunday

Miami Heat guard Justise Winslow (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. This is good news since it's the first time in a long time that Winslow hasn't been ruled out in advance. It doesn't sound likely that Winslow plays, but it appears he's getting closer to a return. […]

Jae Crowder is Available on Sunday

Memphis Grizzlies forward Jae Crowder (ankle) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Sunday's game versus the Phoenix Suns. He was questionable heading into Saturday's game, but managed to play 31 minutes in the victory over the Clippers. Crowder had a huge game on Saturday and is worth looking at as a streaming option […]

Kawhi Leonard is Ruled Out for Sunday

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (rest) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the New York Knicks. Leonard will sit out the second game of the back-to-back set after playing 35 minutes on Saturday. Paul George (hamstring) is back in action after missing Saturday's game. He'll be asked to carry the load on […]