Wesley Matthews Effective In Opener

Dallas Mavericks shooting guard Wesley Matthews scored 15 points on 4-for-10 shooting in Wednesday's loss the Phoenix Suns. He also added in five assists, a steal, and a pair of rebounds. Matthews will need to be efficient to make an impact this season for the Mavericks, as his assist numbers from Wednesday are unlikely to […]

Eric Gordon Leads Houston In Scoring In Opener

Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon scored 21 points on 7-for-14 shooting in 29 minutes of action against the Pelicans on Wednesday, adding in three rebounds and an assist as well. Though the Rockets officially listed Carmelo Anthony as the sixth man in the game notes, Gordon is still clearly Houston's best bench player and the […]

James Harden Narrowly Misses Triple-Double

Houston Rockets guard James Harden had far from his best game in Wednesday's loss to the Pelicans, but for fantasy purposes his stat line -- 18 points on 6-for-15 shooting, 10 assists, nine rebounds, three steals, and a block -- helped salvage something from his performance. Harden is unlikely to flirt with triple-doubles as often […]

Lou Williams Scores 14 Points In 24 Minutes

Los Angeles Clippers guard Lou Williams did his damage off the bench but his club lost to the Denver Nuggets. Williams shot 4-for-10 from the floor and 2-for-6 from three while dishing out five assists in this one. Williams will most likely be getting more minutes most nights and either way, he does not need […]

Will Barton Scores 19 Points in Win

Denver Nuggets shooting guard/small forward Will Barton scored 19 points on 6-for-12 shooting while knocking down three makes from deep in his club's win. Barton added five rebounds with two assists and a solid two blocks in 35 minutes of action. Barton was aggressive in this one and after signing his nice contract in the […]

Jamal Murray Struggles In Season Opener

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray could not get things going in his club's season opener against the Los Angeles Clippers. Murray managed to go 3-for-12 from the field for seven points with three assists, five rebounds, one steal with a make from deep in 32 minutes of action. Murray will get past this one quick […]

Gary Harris Aggressive In 34 Minutes

Denver Nuggets shooting guard Gary Harris looks to be past his preseason hamstring tweak as he connected on 6-for-16 of his shots to finish with 20 points. Harris was aggressive in this one as he added three rebounds with two assists without committing a single turnover. Harris was in fine form in this one and […]

Buddy Hield Posts 19 Points In Wednesday's Loss

Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield had a solid opening-night performance, finishing with 19 points over 32 minutes while going 9-for-18 from the field on Wednesday against the Utah Jazz. He also added six rebounds, an assist, a steal and a blocked shot before fouling out. The former University of Oklahoma standout appears primed and ready […]

Evan Fournier Scores 13 Points

Orlando Magic shooting guard/small forward Evan Fournier put up 13 points in his club's season opener against the Miami Heat. Fournier added two rebounds, five assists with a steal and a turnover as he struggled from the floor to connect on just five of his 15 attempts. Fournier is a solid fantasy producer and owners […]

Joe Ingles Drops Four Triples In Road Victory

Utah Jazz forward Joe Ingles posted 22 points across 35 minutes in Wednesday's 123-117 victory against the Sacramento Kings. He was an impressive 9-for-12 from the field, including 4-for-6 from behind the 3-point line, and he added six assists and four steals with a rebound. The only black spot on his stat line came in […]

DeMar DeRozan Impresses In Winning Start

San Antonio Spurs shooting guard DeMar DeRozan produced 28 points with four assists and four rebounds in a win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. DeRozan might lead the Spurs in assists this season, considering their point-guard problem. He had no problem adjusting to head coach Gregg Popovich's system in his first game. His season outlook is […]

Jimmy Butler Rejoins Starters In Season Opener

Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Jimmy Butler scored 23 points with seven rebounds, three assists, four steals and a block in a loss to the San Antonio Spurs. This could be the first time Butler played with the starters since the playoffs last year. His production this game showed how much the Timberwolves need him for […]

Josh Richardson Scores 21 Points On 21 Shots

Miami Heat shooting guard/small forward Josh Richardson went 8-for-21 for 21 points against the Orlando Magic in his club's season opener against the Orlando Magic. J-Rich also managed to get up 10 shots from three as he connected on just two of them but managed to grab five rebounds and dished out three assists on […]

Dwyane Wade Flirts With A Double-Double

Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade did a bit of work off the bench but struggled from the floor as his club lost by three points. Wade managed to connect on just three of his 13 attempts from the floor to finish with nine points but was great on the glass as he snagged 11 […]

E'Twaun Moore Scores 21 Points Against Rockets

With the New Orleans Pelicans running a fairly short rotation so far, expect to see strong production from shooting guard E'Twaun Moore this season. In the team's Game 1 win over the Houston Rockets, Moore scored 21 points on 8-for-12 shooting while grabbing three rebounds and dishing out two assists. Moore won't put up 20 […]

Bruce Brown Jr. Barely Contributes In First Start

With both Detroit Pistons Reggie Bullock and Stanley Johnson unavailable on Wednesday, the team inserted rookie Bruce Brown Jr. into their starting lineup. It didn't go well for Brown, though, as he was held scoreless in 19 minutes of action. Brown missed all three of his shot attempts, grabbed a pair of rebounds, and added in […]

Caris LeVert Leads Nets In Scoring In Opener

Brooklyn Nets guard Caris Levert scored a team-high 27 points on 10-for-18 shooting in Wednesday's season-opening loss to the Detroit Pistons. LeVert also made seven of his eight free throw attempts while adding four rebounds and four assists. A popular sleeper pick heading into the year, LeVert should occupy a spot in the team's starting […]

Victor Oladipo Solid In Season Opener

Indiana Pacers shooting guard Victor Oladipo looked sharp Wednesday night against the Memphis Grizzlies. Oladipo finished with 16 points on 6-for-11 shooting, five assists, and five rebounds in 26 minutes. The Pacers had the game in hand for most of the night so Oladipo was able to get more rest in this one. Although he […]

Kyle Anderson Plays Only 19 Minutes Off The Bench

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Kyle Anderson did not see much action Wednesday night against the Indiana Pacers. Anderson finished with just five points on 2-for-6 shooting and two rebounds. The Grizzlies opted to go with Chandler Parsons and Garrett Temple in the starting lineup and ended up getting thrashed by the Pacers. Many fantasy owners are […]

Reggie Bullock Officially Out Wednesday

Detroit Pistons shooting guard Reggie Bullock (illness) will not play Wednesday night against the Brooklyn Nets. Bullock came into today battling the flu, was downgraded from questionable to a game-time decision and was eventually ruled out. With teammate Stanley Johnson (toe) also out, the Pistons will start Bruce Brown and Luke Kennard. Both Kennard and […]

Delon Wright Will Not Play Wednesday

Toronto Raptors guard Delon Wright (groin) will miss the season opener Wednesday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Wright missed the preseason finale due to an adductor strain and has not recovered in time for the regular season's opener. In Wright's absence, Fred Vanvleet will get the biggest boost in value. Look for Wright to continue […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (10/17/18): NBA DFS Lineups

This feels right. Yesterday was nice, but to be fair, those teams are always nationally televised. This is where we get to the real nitty-gritty DFS nonsense that we all love. A fat 12-game slate to start off the year for everyone and the options for value are endless. The first few games of the […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (10/17/18): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

The NBA is back and we are dealing with an 11-game slate to really get things going today. Since we are at the start of the year, I'll be looking back at some of the player's stats from last season, until we get a better picture of how they are used in their offenses. In […]

Justise Winslow and Wayne Ellington Out

Miami Heat forward Justise Winslow (hamstring) and Wayne Ellington (ankle) have been downgraded to out Wednesday night against the Orlando Magic. Both Winslow and Ellington came into the night listed as doubtful, so this should be of no surprise. However, their availability for Thursday night's game against the Washington Wizards is also in questions. In […]

Stanley Johnson Out, Reggie Bullock A Game-Time Decision

The Detroit Pistons will be without guard/forward Stanley Johnson (toe) and possibly guard Reggie Bullock (illness) Wednesday night against the Brooklyn Nets. Both Johnson and Bullock were listed as questionable coming into the contest, but both were downgraded. With Johnson out, Luke Kennard and Langston Galloway will get extra run. Check back before tip-off for […]

Wayne Ellington, Justise Winslow Doubtful for Wednesday

Miami Heat guard/forward Wayne Ellington (ankle) and forward Justise Winslow (hamstring) are listed as doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Orlando Magic. Ellington was able to practice on Monday, but it doesn't seem likely that he'll be ready for game action. Winslow has been limited in practice, so his status remains doubtful for Wednesday as […]

Wilson Chandler Will Not Play on Thursday

Philadelphia 76ers forward Wilson Chandler (hamstring) will not play in Thursday's game against the Chicago Bulls. Head coach Brett Brown said Chandler is still "a ways away" from returning to the court. He should be considered out indefinitely. Jerryd Bayless (knee) and Zhaire Smith (foot) will join Chandler on the sideline against Chicago. T.J. McConnell […]

Jimmy Butler Will Play on Wednesday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Jimmy Butler will play on Wednesday in the season opener against the Spurs. Wolves owner Glen Taylor said he's committed to finding a trade partner for Butler. It sounds like Butler is going to continue to practice and play in games until he's traded. Fantasy owners don't have anything to worry about […]

J.R. Smith Ruled Out for Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith (elbow) has been ruled out for Wednesday's season opener against the Toronto Raptors. He was already doubtful heading into this one, so it's not surprising to see him officially ruled out. Jordan Clarkson and Rodney Hood should see extended run without Smith in the rotation. Smith isn't worth owning in […]

Cristiano Felicio, Denzel Valentine Questionable for Thursday

Chicago Bulls forward/center Cristiano Da Silva Felicio (ankle) and guard/forward Denzel Valentine (ankle) are questionable for Thursday's season opener against the 76ers. Felicio is not practicing on Wednesday, so it sounds unlikely that he will be ready. Felicio is buried in the depth chart, so there is no guarantee he'd play healthy. Valentine missed the […]