Tim Hardaway Jr. Puts Up 23 Shots Monday

New York Knicks shooting guard Tim Hardaway Jr. scored a team-high 24 points in the team’s loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday. Hardaway Jr. put up 23 shots, and that’s something we should expect every game from the Knicks No. 1 scoring option. On the night the guard also contributed three assists and two […]

Mario Hezonja Scores 18 Points Off The Bench

New York Knicks shooting guard Mario Hezonja played 30 minutes coming off the bench in Monday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Even though he didn't get the start, Hezonja wasn’t scared to let it fly, going 8-for-16 from the field for 18 points. He was busy in other aspects too, contributing four rebounds, three assists, […]

Wayne Ellington Remains Sidelined for Wednesday

Miami Heat guard/forward Wayne Ellington (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the New York Knicks. He still has not made his season debut, but did go through shootaround on Saturday. Head coach Erik Spoelstra wants Ellington to get through a full practice before letting him return to game action. It sounds like […]

Andrew Wiggins is Questionable for Wednesday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Andrew Wiggins (thigh) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Toronto Raptors. He left Monday's game with a right quad contusion and was unable to return. Wiggins told reporters after the game that his injury isn't serious. More information should be known about his status after Wednesday's shootaround.

Jamal Murray Expected to Play Tuesday

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (leg) is not listed on the injury report and is expected to play on Tuesday versus the Sacramento Kings. Murray was able to play through a left tibia contusion on Sunday. The injury is not expected to be serious, so Murray should be in the starting lineup against the Kings. […]

Bradley Beal Scores 25 Big Points In Win

Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal came through in the clutch for his team on Monday night, leading them to a win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Beal scored 25 points on a modest 10-for-25 shooting but hit 5-for-9 on three-pointers, including hitting a game-tying shot with 6.6 seconds left in regulation. He also had […]

Brandon Knight Remains Without Timetable

Houston Rockets guard Brandon Knight (knee) says his rehab work is going well, but does not have a timetable for his return. Chris Paul (suspended) is out two games, so the Rockets could use Knight, but sadly he's not ready yet. Knight says he's taking it day-by-day and is unsure when he'll get back on […]

Zach LaVine Continues Offensive Explosion

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine scored 34 points on 11-for-15 shooting in Monday's loss the Dallas Mavericks. With three consecutive 30-point outings to open the season, LaVine is looking like the player that many thought he could be before a string of injuries cost him parts of the last two seasons. The Bulls play Charlotte […]

Nik Stauskas Has Another Good Scoring Night Off The Bench

Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard Nik Stauskas had another good scoring night against the Washington Wizards on Monday night. He scored an efficient 15 points on 5-for-10 shooting and also nailed three three-pointers. Sauce Castillo also added, eight rebounds, three assists and one block in 30 minutes off the bench. This was Stauskas’ second solid […]

C.J. McCollum Ice-Cold In Loss To The Wizards

Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard C.J. McCollum put on a dreadful shooting display in an overtime loss to the Washington Wizards on Monday night. He scored just 13 points and shot a frigid 5-for-25 from the field, including going an ice cold 1-for-9 from downtown. Also, McCollum did not do much else to supplement his […]

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Still Not Playing Well

Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope scored just four points in 19 minutes of action as his club lost in overtime. KCP managed to shoot just 1-for-4 from the floor and is shooting just 26.7% from the field so far this season. Owners have to be very disappointed in the wing and it could […]

Lonzo Ball Plays Well In Start

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball played a strong game while getting the start for Rajon Rondo (suspension). Ball shot 4-for-8 from the floor and 3-for-7 from three en route to 14 points while distributing six assists and grabbing six rebounds on the night. Ball played 33 minutes which has to be pleasing for […]

Josh Hart Continues Hot Start

Los Angeles Lakers guard Josh Hart continued his excellent start to the season as he scored 20 points off the bench for his team, but it was not enough as the Lakers picked up the loss. Hart added 10 rebounds with two steals while knocking down four of his seven attempts from three on Monday. […]

Victor Oladipo Struggles With Shot In Road Loss

Indiana Pacers shooting guard Victor Oladipo ended up with 20 points, seven rebounds, three assists and a blocked shot across 34 minutes in Monday's 101-91 loss against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He wasn't terribly efficient from the field, going 8-for-23, including 2-for-7 from behind the line, and was even a dismal 2-for-4 from the free-throw line. […]

DeMar DeRozan With A Career-High 14 Assists

San Antonio Spurs shooting guard/small forward DeMar DeRozan was just awesome in his club's big win over the Los Angeles Lakers. DeRozan scored 32 points on 11-for-29 shooting while making 2-for-5 from deep and dishing out 14 assists (career-high) and even hauled in eight rebounds in 45 minutes while committing just two turnovers on the […]

Josh Okogie Gets Extended Run Off Bench

Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Josh Okogie scored 12 points with four rebounds and three steals in 24 minutes off the bench in Monday's 101-91 victory against the Indiana Pacers. He went 5-for-13 from the field while turning it over just twice, and he received a large ovation from the home crowd for his solid work […]

Gordon Hayward Doesn't Do Much In Home Loss

Boston Celtics small forward Gordon Hayward (rest) returned to action Monday against the Orlando Magic, finishing with 11 points on 4-for-8 shooting from the field, including a season-high 3-for-5 from behind the three-point line. He was given the night off in New York in the second end of a back-to-back, as the team takes it […]

Evan Fournier Doles Out 10 Assists In Victory

Orlando Magic shooting guard Evan Fournier posted 14 points with 10 assists and six rebounds across 33 minutes in Monday's 93-90 victory against the Boston Celtics. He set a single-game career high for assists in the win. Fournier hit 5-for-13 from the field, while going 2-for-5 from behind the 3-point line, and he took very […]

Stephen Curry Knocks Down Six More Threes

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry continued his barrage from downtown as he connected on six more threes for his club on Monday. Curry scored 29 on 11-for-18 shooting while dishing out eight assists, with four rebounds and a couple of steals on the night. Curry is off to a blistering start where he has […]

Klay Thompson Suffers Minor Ankle Sprain

Golden State Warriors shooting guard/small forward Klay Thompson rolled his ankle and did not return as his club got the blowout win over the Phoenix Suns on Monday. Thompson managed to score 16 points in 25 minutes of action before the injury and it was most likely more of a precaution to keep him out […]

Devin Booker Scores 28 Points In The Loss

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker continued his excellent start to the season as he shot 11-for-21 from the floor and made three from downtown for 28 points, but it was not enough as his team got the loss on Monday. Booker filled out his line with five rebounds, six assists and a couple of steals […]

Josh Jackson Plays Just 19 Minutes Off The Bench

Phoenix Suns shooting guard/small forward Josh Jackson logged just 19 minutes and did not provide much for owners as his team lost to the Golden State Warriors by 20 points on Monday. Jackson managed to make just one of his five attempts from the floor for three points and has shot just 2-for-12 over his […]

Nicolas Batum Plays Adequately

Charlotte Hornets shooting guard Nicolas Batum had an OK game against the Toronto Raptors on Monday night. In the outing, Batum scored 13 points shooting 4-for-10 from the floor. In addition to the points, Batum pulled down five rebounds as well. Batum has struggled to start the season averaging just 10.25 points a contest. Batum […]

Malik Monk Struggles With His Jumper

Charlotte Hornets shooting guard Malik Monk didn't play well Monday night against the Toronto Raptors. Monk scored 10 points shooting 4-for-12 from the floor. In the contest, Monk had three assists and two blocks as well. Monk so far this year is putting up 13.5 points a game but is shooting just 39.2 percent from […]

Danny Green Bounces Back From A Tough Game

Toronto Raptors shooting guard Danny Green had a solid outing Monday night against the Charlotte Hornets. Green scored 16 points on six of eight shooting with four of those made buckets coming from long range. In addition to the strong shooting night for Green, he had six rebounds and two blocks. This performance tonight definitely […]

Iman Shumpert (SG/SF, SAC) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In Very Deep Leagues (16-to-20 Teams) OWNED IN: 8% of leagues ANALYSIS: Iman Shumpert exploded on Sunday against the Oklahoma City Thunder, posting 26 points, three rebounds, four assists, three steals and two blocks on 9-for-13 shooting and 4-for-5 from the charity stripe. Shumpert started the game for the Kings as a one-game […]

Justin Holiday (SG/SF, CHI) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In 12-Team Leagues (if need 3PM) OWNED IN: 14% of leagues ANALYSIS: Justin Holiday looks to be in store for another strong campaign during the 2018 to 2019 season. The 29-year-old has posted an average of 32.5 minutes per game to begin the year and should continue a similar trajectory throughout the season. Holiday […]

Rodney McGruder (SG, MIA) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 33% of leagues ANALYSIS: Rodney McGruder has been pushed into an early season role for the Miami Heat because of injuries to Justise Winslow (hamstring), Wayne Ellington (ankle) and Dion Waiters (ankle). Winslow and Ellington are expected to be back shortly, and Waiters status remains unknown as […]

Malik Monk (PG/SG, CHA) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 43% of leagues ANALYSIS: After a dreadful 2017/2018 rookie season, Malik Monk is beginning to make himself invaluable for the Charlotte Hornets. The Kentucky product averaged only 6.7 points per game during his first year, which included contributing only one rebound and 1.4 assists in 13.5 minutes […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (10/22/18): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

I hope everyone had a fantastic weekend. Monday night features nine games throughout the association with a good portion of them anticipated to be high-scoring, competitive affairs. Remember, we want players from games that are fast-paced and close in nature with a large overall score. We have a few key injuries to keep an eye […]