2 days agoUtah Jazz guard
Donovan Mitchell made 11 of 19 from the floor on Monday, en route to 25 points while adding a bunch of extras in the win. Mitchell added two boards, three assists, two steals, and a block while drilling two makes from three. Mitchell once again started slow but turned things up in the second half and this has been a trend as of late for the young gun. Over his last four games, Mitchell is posting 29.5 points, 2.8 assists, 3.0 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 3.8 makes from three while hitting 45.6% of his shots from the floor and 39.5% from downtown in that span.
--Gianni Costantiello - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
2 days agoUtah Jazz center
Rudy Gobert continued his interior dominance at both ends of the court on Monday when he led his team to a 30-point win over the Pacers. Gobert was a team-high plus-24 in 31 minutes of action as he scored 20 points while grabbing 14 rebounds. He did not stop there as he added a block with two assists and even made all four of his attempts at the line. He looked to have tweaked his ankle in the fourth quarter, but the big man played on, which is a good sign for owners. Gobert has been a stud this season and looks to be a lock for a top-20 player the rest of the way.
--Gianni Costantiello - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
2 days agoUtah Jazz guard
Mike Conley suited up in his second game since returning to the lineup and scored 14 points in 18 minutes off the bench in the easy win over the Pacers on Monday. Conley was efficient making six of eight from the floor and added two assists with two triples. It was an uptick in minutes from 15 that he played on Saturday night and we can assume his minutes with keep going up. Patient owners who held onto him can hopefully, start to reap the rewards and if he is on your waiver wire, he should not be.
--Gianni Costantiello - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
2 days agoIndiana Pacers power forward/center
Myles Turner brought his quick hands to Salt Lake City on Monday when he tallied six steals in the 118-88 loss to the Jazz. The six steals were a season-high for the big man and he also added 12 points with five boards while making a single triple in 27 minutes of action.
Domantas Sabonis cooled off after his triple-double on Sunday to record just 10 points, eight boards, and two assists.
Rudy Gobert did what he does best with controlling the paint on this night and he had a lot to do with holding the Pacers to just 88 points as a team.
--Gianni Costantiello - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
2 days agoIndiana Pacers forward
T.J. Warren had a night to forget as he tied his season low with four points in the 30-point blowout loss to the Jazz in Utah. Warren made just two of four from the floor while adding just a single rebound with two steals in 24 minutes of action. Warren does average 19.0 points a night in wins this season compared to 15.8 points in losses, but this was rough for owners to kick off the week. We can give him a pass here, though, as he has been quite steady this season, and we should look for him to bounce back on Wednesday when he faces his former club, the Suns.
--Gianni Costantiello - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
2 days agoOklahoma City Thunder guard
Chris Paul probably felt pretty good on Monday as he scored 27 of his 28 points in the first half in the comeback win over the Rockets in his return to Houston. Paul provided a full line as he added six rebounds with three assists, three steals, and a block while drilling four makes form three. Paul also committed just one turnover and was a team-high plus-17 in his 32 minutes of action. Not many people would have bet on Paul being a top-10 player this season in fantasy, but the veteran is showing that he still has a lot in the tank.
--Gianni Costantiello - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
2 days agoOklahoma City Thunder guard
Dennis Schroder recorded 17 of his 23 points in the second half on Monday to help his club pick up the come-from-behind win over the Rockets. Schroder connected on nine of 16 shooting and added five rebounds with four assists and three triples in 34 minutes off the bench. Schroder has had a lot to do with the Thunder being one of the more surprising teams in the league this season and although he has been struggling a bit as of late, he is still in the running for the Sixth-Man of the Year award.
--Gianni Costantiello - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
2 days agoHouston Rockets guard
Russell Westbrook provided an efficient triple-double on Monday against his former team, the Oklahoma City Thunder. Westbrook connected on 16 of 24 shooting en route to 32 points while handing out 12 assists with 11 rebounds and adding two steals in 38 minutes of action. Westbrook has now matched
LeBron James as the only players to record triple-doubles against every team. Westbrook has been much more efficient in January where he is shooting 50.9% from the floor and this could do with him dialing back his three-point attempts.
--Gianni Costantiello - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
2 days agoHouston Rockets forward
Danuel House put together his second straight solid line on Monday, but it was not enough to help his squad as they lost by five points to the Thunder. House drilled five of 11 from the floor and added six rebounds with two steals and three blocks while connecting on three makes from three in 36 minutes. These are the lines owners had hoped for from House when drafting him, but he has tapered off badly as of late. He is worth an add in 12-team leagues to see if he can keep this hot streak alive.
--Gianni Costantiello - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
2 days agoHouston Rockets guard
James Harden managed to score 29 points, but it was a night he will probably want to forget as he nailed just one of his 17 attempts from three in the loss to the Thunder. Harden shot 9-for-29 overall and made 10 of 13 at the line while adding nine rebounds, six assists and a steal with a block in 39 minutes. It is still an impressive line for an off night from the superstar and Harden owners need to expect these types of nights from time to time with his style of play. Owners can hope he will get back on track against a banged-up backcourt for the Nuggets, on Wednesday.
--Gianni Costantiello - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
2 days agoMinnesota Timberwolves power forward/center
Karl-Anthony Towns logged his most minutes (35) since returning and he made the most of his time on Monday. Towns scored 28 points on 9-for-19 shooting while adding eight rebounds with five assists and he also chipped in a steal with a block in the 107-100 loss to the Nuggets. Towns has now played three games in a row, which is promising for owners and we have not heard anything about his knee, so that as well is a good thing. The Timberwolves play Chicago on Wednesday and they are shorthanded in the middle, so we could see a big night from Towns.
--Gianni Costantiello - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
2 days agoMinnesota Timberwolves power forward/center
Gorgui Dieng saw his minutes trickle down a little lower on Monday when he played just 13 minutes off the bench against the Nuggets. Dieng managed to record eight points with a block while gathering four rebounds with two makes from three. Since the return of
Karl-Anthony Towns, Dieng has been relegated back to the bench but is still in the rotation. Dieng is an intriguing hold if you can afford to in deeper leagues, with the possibility of Towns missing more time, but then again, he may not. Either way, keep Dieng on your radar.
--Gianni Costantiello - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
2 days agoDenver Nuggets forward
Jerami Grant continued to excel in the starting unit with
Paul Millsap (knee) out and he managed to record 19 points to help secure Monday's win. Grant connected on three makes from three while adding seven rebounds with two assists and a steal in 32 minutes of action. Grant has now started seven games in a row and in that span is averaging 13.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.1 blocks, 0.9 steals and 0.9 makes from three. He is in must-own territory with Millsap on the shelf, so check your waiver wire.
--Gianni Costantiello - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
2 days agoDenver Nuggets forward
Michael Porter Jr. continued his hot streak on Monday when he came off the bench to record 20 points to help secure the 107-100 win over the Timberwolves. Porter Jr. connected 7-for-12 shooting while adding four triples with 14 rebounds, four assists, and a block while committing just a single turnover in 30 minutes of action. Porter Jr. has recorded double-digit scoring in five straight games and is averaging 16.0 points, 8.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.4 steals, 0.8 blocks and 2.0 makes from three in that five-game span. Make sure he is not on your waiver wire.
--Gianni Costantiello - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
2 days agoDenver Nuggets power forward/center
Nikola Jokic recorded his fifth double-double in six games on Monday when he scored 17 points and added 13 rebounds. Jokic led his club to a 107-100 win over the Timberwolves and the big man also chipped in five assists with a steal but missed all three of his attempts from three. Jokic was actually a minus-six when he was on the court in his 34 minutes and he did commit five turnovers in this one. It was not a terrible line, but either way, Jokic's slow start is a thing of the past now.
--Gianni Costantiello - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
2 days agoBrooklyn Nets small/power forward
Taurean Prince went for 12 points and 12 rebounds during Monday’s loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, checking his three-point onslaught at the opening tip. Prince shot 5-for-9 from the field overall on the night, including going 1-for-3 from long range; his three attempts from deep marked his fewest in an outing since Dec. 15, when the Nets last hosted Philadelphia. The double-double marks his eighth of the year, as Prince continues to retain value in a variety of formats due to his shooting and rebounding ability for an up-tempo Brooklyn squad.
--Jesse Borek - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
2 days agoBrooklyn Nets point guard/small forward
Caris Levert packed the stat sheet across his 29 minutes in Monday’s defeat to the Philadelphia 76ers, which marked his largest allotment of playing time since his return from a thumb injury. Levert utilized his time on the floor to finish with 16 points on 6-for-16 shooting, adding six rebounds and a season-best six assists. Shooting percentage hasn’t been his strong suit since rejoining the mix for Brooklyn, but owners can continue to look to the fourth-year wing for production across the stat sheet. He next faces a Lakers squad Thursday that he has shot woefully against in his career (25 percent), averaging just 4.3 points per contest, his lowest mark for any opponent.
--Jesse Borek - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
2 days agoBrooklyn Nets center
Jarrett Allen racked up a double-double during Monday’s loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, finishing with 13 points and 13 rebounds across his 31 minutes. In addition to marking his fourth double-double in his last six games, Allen has now collected 20 double-doubles on the year. His role in the Brooklyn offense has remained diminished and limited primarily to second chance opportunities, as he has finished with single-digit shot attempts in each of his last 14 outings. He next faces the Lakers on Thursday, who are yielding the fewest DFS points per game to opposing centers in the league this season.
--Jesse Borek - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
2 days agoBrooklyn Nets point/shooting guard
Spencer Dinwiddie reclaimed his previous role in the offense during Monday’s loss to the Brooklyn Nets without
Kyrie Irving in the mix. Dinwiddie led the team in scoring with 22 points on 6-for-17 shooting, including going 3-for-7 from behind the arc. In addition to playing a team-best 35 minutes, he also dished out seven assists and snagged five rebounds. While he should face an uptick in usage should Irving remain out Thursday against the Lakers, Los Angeles has boasted one of the best defensive units in the league this season, making him a difficult DFS play either way. Season-long owners can be reassured that Dinwiddie has remained aggressive offensively even with Irving back on the floor.
--Jesse Borek - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
2 days agoPhiladelphia 76ers point guard/small forward
Ben Simmons tied his career high with 34 points during Monday’s victory over the Brooklyn Nets, also adding 12 rebounds and 12 assists to mark his fourth double-double of the season. It was a stellar shooting performance from Simmons, who went 12-for-14 from the floor, in addition to shooting 10-for-14 from the free-throw stripe. Without
Joel Embiid (hand) available, Simmons has become an elite fantasy option on a nightly basis no matter the opponent. He next faces the Raptors on Wednesday, whom he has logged a double-double against in each of this year’s two prior meetings.
--Jesse Borek - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
2 days agoDetroit Pistons shooting guard/small forward
Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk collected just 10 points during Monday’s loss to the Washington Wizards, but moving forward, his nine shots from behind the arc are reason for optimism. Since he entered the rotation on a consistent basis back on Dec. 20, Mykhailiuk has attempted at least seven threes in 10 of 16 contests. Entering play Monday, he had been shooting 46.5 percent from deep in that span, making him a must-own commodity for those in need of triples in category formats. Until
Luke Kennard is nearing a return, Mykhailiuk will retain his role as sharpshooter for Detroit.
--Jesse Borek - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
2 days agoDetroit Pistons point/shooting guard
Derrick Rose reached the 20-point plateau in his ninth consecutive outing during Monday’s loss to the Washington Wizards. Rose led his squad in scoring following an 8-for-21 shooting performance that led to 21 points. In addition to his scoring, he added four rebounds, two assists and two steals, as his production has continued to chug right along even with his insertion into the starting five. His role as the primary shot taker for Detroit should remain in place ahead of Wednesday’s matchup against Sacramento.
--Jesse Borek - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
2 days agoSacramento Kings forward
Nemanja Bjelica scored 22 points with six rebounds, three assists, two triples, and one steal in a 118-113 loss to the Miami Heat. Bjelica has shot 60 percent from the field or better in three of his last four contests. He has also steadily improved his shooting from beyond the arc since November. The 31-year-old is a great player to own in fantasy, as he's benefited from injuries to
Richaun Holmes (shoulder) and
Marvin Bagley multiple times this year. Playing 32.1 minutes, nearly averaging a double-double, and shooting the lights out of the rock- all these factors point to Bjelica being a must-start until Holmes returns.
--Tim Capurso - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
2 days agoMiami Heat center
Bam Adebayo posted 16 points, 11 rebounds, five assists, one steal, and one block in a 118-113 victory over the Sacramento Kings. It's his fifth game this month with double-digit rebounds and his seventh with at least five assists. The next step in the evolution of Adebayo- and there have been several steps so far- is efficient shooting. His January shooting percentage from the field is 67.6, which is his best monthly mark this season by far. Adebayo keeps finding ways to get better in what's becoming a personal campaign for the Most Improved Player award. Up next for the 22-year-old is a matchup with the Wizards, who he put up a 14-14-5 line against in their most recent meeting.
--Tim Capurso - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
2 days agoSacramento Kings guard
Buddy Hield tallied 20 points, seven rebounds, seven assists, five triples, three steals, and two blocks in a 118-113 loss to the Miami Heat. Hield shot below his season average from three for the fifth straight game but stuffed the stat sheet to end up with good numbers. That's often been the case this year for the former Oklahoma star, who has posted career-lows in field goal and three-point percentage. It just seems like a matter of time before he puts in a hot stretch from beyond the arc. At any rate, Hield should get some good looks from beyond the arc in his next matchup against the Pistons, who have allowed opponents to shoot the fifth-highest three-point percentage in the league.
--Tim Capurso - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
2 days agoNew York Mets outfielder
Yoenis Cespedes (heels) tweeted out a video of an offseason workout in Florida which showed him sprinting, swinging in the cage and catching fly balls in the outfield. Cespedes hasn't played in a major league game since July 20 of 2018. He suffered multiple right ankle fractures in a freak accident on his ranch that kept him out for all of 2019. He'll only be guaranteed $6 million in the final year of his deal in 2020, but there's no guarantee that he'll be ready for Opening Day. All reports on his rehab have been good so far, but Cespedes is a notorious slow healer and will be an extreme injury risk again until he proves his health. He'll be nothing more than a last-round flier in deeper fantasy leagues.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com - Matt Kelly
2 days agoMiami Heat forward
James Johnson scored 22 points with six rebounds, four triples, three assists, and two blocks in a 118-113 win over the Sacramento Kings. Johnson was extremely efficient in a season-high 29 minutes, shooting 81.8 percent from the field and 80 percent from three. He saw extra playing time thanks to
Jimmy Butler (hip) being unable to go and thanks to
Kelly Olynyk's recent struggles. There's a real opportunity for Johnson here, as the Heat don't have a heck of a lot of depth in their frontcourt. Keep an eye on him in the coming contests to see if he can build upon this showing.
--Tim Capurso - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
2 days agoSacramento Kings forward
Marvin Bagley recorded 15 points, a season-high 15 rebounds, two assists and a steal in a 118-113 loss to the Miami Heat. Bagley played a season-high 38 minutes in this overtime game, showing that there appears to be nothing wrong with that left foot. Nights like these are what this 20-year-old can do when he's healthy. He can be a nightly factor in points, rebounds and blocks. He only needs to stay healthy. He's a must-start while
Richaun Holmes (shoulder) works his way back to health. Up next for Bagley is a matchup with the Detroit Pistons, who just allowed 21 points and seven rebounds to
Ian Mahinmi.
--Tim Capurso - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
2 days agoChicago Bulls guard
Kris Dunn showed signs of life on Monday against the Milwaukee Bucks with 15 points, five rebounds, three steals and two assists in 32 minutes. The fourth-year player has scored in double figures in back-to-back games for the first time all season, and his fantasy managers will be hoping it's a sign of things to come for Dunn. He shot 6-for-12 from the field and 3-for-5 from three-point land. He is not worth a roster spot in standard leagues right now, but if he keeps these performances up, he could find more opportunities in the offense and become a more desirable asset down the stretch of the regular season.
--Euan Leith - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
2 days agoChicago Bulls guard
Zach LaVine continued his new year's resolution of scoring as many points as possible on Monday against the Milwaukee Bucks. The sixth-year guard had 24 points, five rebounds, three steals and one assist. It wasn't a particularly efficient performance for LaVine, though, as he missed 12 of his 19 shots, but he is now averaging 28.2 points per game to start 2020 and doesn't seem to be slowing down. He's also collected five rebounds in eight of his last nine games, and that's a welcomed bonus for his fantasy owners. The point guard will look to continue his blistering pace against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday.
--Euan Leith - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
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