Wayne Ellington Can't Find Shooting Stroke

Miami Heat shooting guard Wayne Ellington struggled with his shot, especially from three-point range, Monday night against the Houston Rockets. The Rockets used their speed and made Ellington, the man with the golden arm, a defensive priority all night, quickly switching on screens set for him. Ellington did finish with 13 points but was 3-for-11 […]

Hassan Whiteside Struggles Late Monday Night

Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside posted a big double-double Monday night but had some key turnovers down the stretch, leading to the loss against the Houston Rockets. Whiteside was 11-for-16 from the field for 22 points, 13 rebounds, three steals and two assists in 30 minutes. Giving the box score an eye test, Whiteside dominated […]

Dennis Schroder Plays Mediocre

Atlanta Hawks point guard Dennis Schroder had a very uninspiring game in the win over the Jazz. Schroder scored 20 points on 18 shots while adding one rebound, two assists, two turnovers and no blocks or steals. This surely was not a great game for Schroder, but his team still got the win. His two […]

Malcolm Delaney Provides Spark Off Bench

Atlanta Hawks point guard Malcolm Delaney had a good night off the bench in the Hawks victory over the Jazz. Delaney totaled 24 minutes, a few over his season average, and really made the best of them. He added a cool seven points on two three-pointers, two field goals and a free throw. What was […]

Donovan Mitchell Has A Rough Game

Utah Jazz shooting guard Donovan Mitchell struggled shooting in the game Monday night against the Atlanta Hawks. Mitchell scored 13 points, going 5-for-13 from the floor. Mitchell also grabbed six boards  in the contest. During the last seven games, Mitchell has been extremely inconsistent shooting the rock. In the last seven games, including Monday's contest, […]

Taurean Prince Has an Effective Night

Atlanta Hawks small forward Taurean Prince had quite an effective night in the Hawks win against the Jazz. Prince was 6-for-11 from the floor, including 2-for-4 from deep for 17 points. He hit all three of his free throws and grabbed one rebound, dished out three assists and snagged three steals. He led all starters […]

Derrick Favors Has Disappointing Game

Utah Jazz forward Derrick Favors failed to deliver a noteworthy follow-up to his double-double performance on Saturday against the Clippers. The Jazz have dropped seven of their last 10 games, and Monday night was another dud. Favors posted 11 points, four rebounds, one assist and one steal in just shy of 27 minutes, as the […]

FanDuel, DraftKings NHL DFS Lineup Picks (1/23/18): Daily Fantasy Hockey Advice

We have a MASSIVE 12 game slate tonight, and there are good options on the board. Stacking will be big tonight, so look for some value where you can, and then load up on the star skaters where you can afford them. Vegas lines are big when it comes to picking games to target, and that's a good […]

Pat Shurmur Named Giants Head Coach

The New York Giants announced earlier Monday that Vikings offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur has been named the 18th head coach in team history. Shurmur interviewed on Jan. 6 with team president John Mara, general manager Dave Gettleman and others. The Giants will look for Shurmur to not only win now with quarterback Eli Manning at the […]

Blake Bortles Would Like To Return

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles said he would like to return in 2018. "I would be thrilled to be able to stay here and play here. Hopefully that can happen," Bortles said. His fifth-year option is only guaranteed for injury, so there is a chance they could move on. If Bortles is back under center […]

Browns Officially Hire Todd Haley To Run Offense

The Cleveland Browns have officially hired Todd Haley to be their next offensive coordinator. The move had been rumored since Sunday, as the Browns were intent on adding an offensive coordinator to head coach Hue Jackson's staff. The Pittsburgh Steelers allowed Haley's contract to expire without offering him a known extension, partially due to some […]

Juicy Matchup Ahead for Elfrid Payton

Orlando Magic point guard Elfrid Payton has a gem of a matchup against the Sacramento Kings coming up on Tuesday. The Kings currently allow the most rebounds, the second most assists and the most steals to opposing guards. Payton has never been known to score the ball very well, shown by his career average of […]

Dion Lewis Posts 64 Yards From Scrimmage In Patriots Win

New England Patriots running back Dion Lewis atoned for losing a fumble when he hit the edge and turned up the field for an 18-yard run to secure the Patriots 24-20 comeback win over the Jaguars. Lewis rushed for 34 yards and added seven catches for 32 yards in a game that saw the Patriots […]

Brandin Cooks Rises To The Occasion In AFC Title Win

New England Patriots wide receiver Brandin Cooks caught six passes for 100 yards in the Patriots comeback win over the Jaguars 24-20 in the AFC Championship Game. This was the very reason New England acquired Cooks in the offseason -- to be a difference maker on the biggest stage. Cooks battled Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey […]

Danny Amendola Delivers Again In The Playoffs

New England Patriots wide receiver Danny Amendola scored two touchdowns and caught seven passes for 84 yards in the Patriots' 24-20 AFC Championship Game win over the Jaguars. With the Patriots down 10 in the fourth quarter, Amendola made a fantastic play, catching a Tom Brady pass and muscling his way into the end zone […]

Tom Brady Aims For Third Super Bowl In Last Four Years

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady brought his team back from 10 points down to defeat the Jaguars 24-20 to have a shot at his third Super Bowl win in the last four years. He completed 26 of 38 passes for 290 yards and two touchdowns while playing with 12 stitches over his throwing thumb. […]

Dillon Brooks Questionable on Monday

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Dillon Brooks (illness) is questionable to play against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday. Brooks has been hot lately, scoring at least 10 points in each of the last four games. The Grizzlies are banged up, so Brooks is taking advantage of his opportunity. Owners should keep him, because if the Grizzlies keep […]

Dede Westbrook Comes Up Short On Fourth Down In Defeat

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Dede Westbrook caught only one pass for 29 yards in the Jaguars 24-20 loss late to the Patriots in the AFC Championship Game. But what Jaguars fans will remember more is the tipped pass from quarterback Blake Bortles, intended for Westbrook, on fourth down to end a possible game-winning drive. Westbrook saw […]

Mario Chalmers Questionable on Monday

Memphis Grizzlies guard Mario Chalmers (shoulder) is questionable to play against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday. He sat out of Saturday's loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. The Grizzlies are sitting at 16 wins, so they don't need to rush Chalmers back to the court. Andrew Harrison should have plenty on his plate if Chalmers […]

Keelan Cole Produces Only 37 Yards In AFC Title Loss To Patriots

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Keelan Cole caught only two passes for 37 yards as the Jaguars lost a lead late and fell to the Patriots 24-20 in the AFC Championship Game. Cole did come down with an impressive 26-yard catch but was mostly quiet and saw only three targets in the game. The rookie had […]

John Wall Expected to Play Monday

Washington Wizards point guard John Wall (illness) is expected to play against the Dallas Mavericks on Monday. He missed morning shootaround, but it sounds like Washington just decided to play it safe. He's coming off a double-double performance on Friday and is just feeling a little under the weather. He could be a risky option […]

Goran Dragic and Tyler Johnson Ruled Out

Miami Heat guards Goran Dragic (knee) and Tyler Johnson (ankle) have been ruled out of Monday's game against the Houston Rockets. Johnson continues to miss time with a sprained ankle and Dragic will be forced to the sidelines for the second straight game. Josh Richardson and James Johnson will handle the ball a bunch with […]

Jamal Crawford Ruled Out Monday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Jamal Crawford (toe) has been ruled out of Monday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. This will mark his second straight game on the sidelines alongside teammate Jimmy Butler (knee). Marcus Georges-Hunt is expected to benefit the most from the absence of Crawford. He scored 12 points with three rebounds, two assists […]

Mets Not Discussing Bartolo Colon

The New York Mets are not discussing free-agent starting pitcher Bartolo Colon, according to at least two members of the team's front office. “You never know, things could change, but it’s not something I see happening,” one source said. “It’s not a name I’ve been hearing.” Colon pitched three seasons for the Mets and would […]

Jimmy Butler Ruled Out Monday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Jimmy Butler (knee) has been ruled out of Monday's contest against the Los Angeles Clippers. The team doesn't have many details at the moment and are calling the injury right knee soreness. Butler will be sidelined for the second straight night, which means Nemanja Bjelica will likely draw the start. He had […]

Yu Darvish Has Five-Year Offer On The Table

Free-agent starting pitcher Yu Darvish has at least one five-year offer on the table from an undisclosed team, according to a source. The Cubs, Twins, Rangers, Dodgers and Brewers are all believed to be interested in signing Darvish. While the Japanese right-hander struggled against the Astros in the World Series, he remains the best starter […]

Jerryd Bayless Ruled Out Monday

Philadelphia 76ers guard Jerryd Bayless (wrist) has been ruled out of Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. This will be the second straight game that both Bayless and J.J. Redick (leg) are sidelined. Timothe Luwawu is expected to draw another start on Monday. T.J. McConnell will likely be flirting with minutes in the 30s and is […]

A Healthy Marqise Lee Could Take Next Step Next Season

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Marqise Lee caught four passes for 41 yards as the Jaguars couldn't hold off the Patriots, as they lost 24-20 in the AFC Championship Game. Lee began to find a nice groove in the middle of the regular season, emerging as the No. 1 receiver for the Jags and registering 50 […]

Devin Harris is Questionable on Monday

Dallas Mavericks guard Devin Harris (head) is listed as questionable to play against the Washington Wizards on Monday. Head coach Rick Carlisle hinted that Harris wasn't going to play and said he was at the doctor getting checked out. If Harris is ruled out, that means more playing time for guys like Dennis Smith Jr., […]

Corey Grant Flashes Potential In AFC Title Loss

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Corey Grant made the most of his opportunities, catching three passes on three targets for 59 yards in the Jaguars 24-20 loss to the Patriots. With a trip to the Super Bowl on the line, Grant showed excellent playmaking ability, catching some swing passes and check-downs and running hard for big […]