8 hours agoHouston Rockets point/shooting guard
James Harden continued his league-wide scoring barrage during Saturday’s defeat to the Los Angeles Lakers, collecting 34 points on 8-for-20 shooting. Harden continues to rewrite the modern free-throw shooting record book as he finished 16-for-18 from the stripe, now bringing his averages on the year up to 10.7 makes and 12.4 attempts per contest, vastly ahead of any other competition. In addition to the lofty scoring totals, he also added seven assists and six rebounds, delivering an all-around solid fantasy performance by his standards despite being dogged by Los Angeles’ tenacious wing defenders. He next faces Oklahoma City at home Monday, whom he scorched for 40 points back on Oct. 28, the last time that his former squad visited Houston.
--Jesse Borek - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
8 hours agoHouston Rockets point guard
Russell Westbrook led his squad in scoring in back-to-back games for just the second time this season during Saturday’s loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. Westbrook logged his second-highest shooting percentage of the year (65.2), while going for 35 points across 40 minutes. In typical Westbrook fashion, he flirted with a triple-double by adding nine rebounds and seven assists, also adding three steals. After a slow start -- by his MVP-level standards -- to the season, Westbrook has found a groove in the new year, having reeled off four consecutive games in excess of 30 points. He next faces his former squad, the Oklahoma City Thunder, on Monday.
--Jesse Borek - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
8 hours agoMilwaukee Bucks forward
Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded his 36th double-double of the season in Saturday's 117-97 victory against the Nets, as the 25-year-old finished with 29 points, 12 rebounds, four assists and one block on 12-for-20 shooting from the field and 2-for-5 from three-point range. Antetokounmpo has averaged 30.0 points, 12.8 rebounds, 5.5 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.0 blocks as the midway point of the season has gone by, making the NBA's 2018-19 Most Improved Player a must-start candidate across all fantasy formats moving forward.
--Denis Vondrus - RotoBallerSource: NBA.com
8 hours agoLos Angeles Lakers small/power forward
Kyle Kuzma found his offensive rhythm during Saturday’s victory over the Houston Rockets, shooting 8-for-16 from the floor en route to a 23-point performance among the starting five. Kuzma once again drew the start with
Anthony Davis (back) sidelined, as the third-year wing snapped his cold spell from deep and knocked down three triples. Additionally, he added eight rebounds and led the team in minutes played, showcasing the upside that he presents on a nightly basis, especially without Davis in the mix. He presents a boom/bust play in DFS ahead of Monday’s matchup with Boston.
--Jesse Borek - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
8 hours agoMilwaukee Bucks guard/forward
Khris Middleton finished with 20 points, four rebounds, four assists and three steals on 7-for-12 shooting from the field and 3-for-5 from three-point range in Saturday's 117-97 victory against the Nets. The 28-year-old produced his 20th 20+ point performance of the season in the contest, while his three steals tied a season-high. Middleton has posted top-25 value in 9-cat formats throughout the season, while totaling averages of 20.7 points, 5.9 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.2 steals through seven games in January, making the eighth year wing a strong option across all fantasy formats moving forward.
--Denis Vondrus - RotoBallerSource: NBA.com
8 hours agoLos Angeles Lakers point guard/small forward
LeBron James continued to make his claim for league MVP honors during Saturday’s win over the Houston Rockets, compiling 31 points, 12 assists, five rebounds, two made threes and two steals across his 35 minutes. With the performance, James has logged a double-double via just points and assists in 28 of the 40 games that he has played this year. He continues to be an otherworldly fantasy talent even at age 35, seeing a slight boost in usage and production with
Anthony Davis (back) currently sidelined. James has essentially proven himself matchup resistant, which bodes well for Monday when he faces the Celtics, whom he recorded a pair of triple-doubles against last season.
--Jesse Borek - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
8 hours agoBrooklyn Nets guard
Kyrie Irving finished with 17 points, six rebounds, six assists and four assists on 6-for-15 shooting from the field and 2-for-6 from three-point range in Saturday's 117-97 loss to the Bucks. The 27-year-old played in just his fourth game since returning from an extended absence due to a shoulder injury, but Irving has posted averages of 21.0 points, 6.0 assists, 5.3 rebounds and 2.3 steals on 51% shooting from the field and 50% from three-point range during the month. Irving should be started across all fantasy formats and will look to continue his productive stretch of performances as the Nets take on the Sixers on Monday.
--Denis Vondrus - RotoBallerSource: NBA.com
8 hours agoLos Angeles Lakers shooting guard/small forward
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope tied his season high with 34 minutes played off the bench during Saturday’s win over the Houston Rockets, allowing his time on the floor to help him set a new season high in scoring with 20 points. Caldwell-Pope shot 7-for-14 from the field overall, marking his highest shot attempt total this year. In addition to the scoring, he pitched in four assists, three rebounds and two steals to deliver what was arguably his best fantasy performance of 2019-20. He will need to string together a few more performances comparable to Saturday before he earns legitimate season-long consideration in most formats, but the Lakers’ second unit appears to have found a new provider of offensive punch.
--Jesse Borek - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
9 hours agoPhoenix Suns shooting guard/small forward
Mikal Bridges had the premier offensive outing of his career during Saturday’s win over the Boston Celtics, setting new career highs with six made threes and 26 points. Again among the starting five with
Kelly Oubre Jr. (concussion) sidelined, Bridges spotted up beyond the arc and went 6-for-8 from deep. Across his 40 minutes, he also added three rebounds, two steals and two blocks, continuing the defensive contributions that have become his standard. His price tag in DFS is likely to significantly rise ahead of Monday's game against San Antonio, although he could provide value as a streaming option in season-long formats should Oubre remain sidelined.
--Jesse Borek - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
9 hours agoBoston Celtics small/power forward
Jayson Tatum scorched the Suns for 26 points during a win back on Nov. 18; he was at it again during a loss Saturday, finishing with 26 points on 10-for-20 shooting. In addition to the scoring, it was also his second consecutive double-double notched against Phoenix, as Tatum collected 10 rebounds to mark his sixth double-double of the year. He also added three steals and two assists to polish off his stat line, seeing an increased role all over the court without
Kemba Walker and
Jaylen Brown available. Tatum has now logged 40 and 39 minutes, respectively, in his last two outings, a workload that could remain high Monday against the Lakers should the team remain short-handed.
--Jesse Borek - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
10 hours agoOrlando Magic center
Nikola Vucevic posted 13 points, 13 rebounds, three assists, one triple, and one steal in a 109-95 loss to the Golden State Warriors. Vucevic has struggled with his shot for much of January, though it's hard to ignore his 20 points, 12.3 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 2.2 triples per game. Those numbers are reminiscent of his All-Star campaign from last year and show that the big man has worked himself back from a rough start. Vucevic will look to be more efficient on Monday against a Hornets team that has allowed opposing players to shoot the third-highest field-goal percentage in the NBA.
--Tim Capurso - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
10 hours agoOrlando Magic guard
Markelle Fultz put up 23 points, six rebounds, four assists, and a steal in a 109-95 loss to the Golden State Warriors. Fultz followed up his magical triple-double against the Lakers with a 29.4 percent shooting performance, so it was great to see him shoot so well in this one. The 21-year-old has averaged his highest point, rebound, assist, and steal totals of any month in January. It's not a stretch to say that this is the best form of Fultz seen in the NBA yet. Up next for Fultz is a Monday game against the Hornets, who have allowed opponents to shoot the third-highest field-goal percentage in the NBA.
--Tim Capurso - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
10 hours agoGolden State Warriors guard
Jordan Poole scored a career-high 21 points with four triples, three rebounds, two assists, and one steal in a 109-95 win over the Orlando Magic. Poole has been playing well lately, scoring in double-figure with at least two rebounds, two assists, and two triples in his last four games. It's worth noting that injuries have opened up playing time for Poole, particularly Glenn Robinson's ankle injury. Still, the 20-year-old Poole is worth monitoring in deeper leagues. He'll take on the Trail Blazers on Monday, who he played only nine minutes against in their first contest.
--Tim Capurso - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
10 hours agoGolden State Warriors forward
Eric Paschall recorded 20 points, nine rebounds, two triples, two steals, and one assist in a 109-95 win over the Orlando Magic. Paschall struggled injuries and inconsistencies in December after his red-hot start but has picked himself up off the mat in January. In the last three games, the former Villanova Wildcat has averaged 17.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.0 free throws made, 1.7 triples, 1.0 assists, and 1.0 steals per game on 59.3 percent shooting from the field and 80 percent shooting from the arc. He's looked like the rookie who started off playing like a veteran. Paschall will try to keep this going on Monday against the Trail Blazers, who he scored just 11 points against in their first meeting.
--Tim Capurso - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
11 hours agoGolden State Warriors guard
D'Angelo Russell scored 26 points with a season-high 12 assists, four triples, two rebounds, and two steals in a 109-95 win over the Orlando Magic. Russell has now recorded at least eight dimes in each of his last three games. The Warriors are not going anywhere at 10-34, but that bodes well for Russell's fantasy numbers moving forward. He currently sits eighth in the league in usage rate playing for one of the worst scoring teams. That means plenty of scoring chances in the future for the 23-year-old, who has done well in that department with a career-high 23.2 points per game. Up next for Russell is a Monday matchup with the Trail Blazers, who he put up 26 and seven assists against in their first meeting.
--Tim Capurso - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
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