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Thon Maker Notches Season-High 19 Points During Start
Detroit Pistons power forward/center Thon Maker rejoined the starting five for Friday’s defeat to the Oklahoma City Thunder and collected a season-best 19 points on 7-for-12 shooting overall. With Andre Drummond traded to Cleveland, Maker appears in line to enjoy not only the benefits of starting, but of having unimpeded access to contributing on both... Read More
Reggie Jackson Collects Season-High 28 Points During Loss
Detroit Pistons point guard Reggie Jackson set a season high in scoring for the second consecutive game during Friday’s defeat to the Oklahoma City Thunder. He was efficient across his 33 minutes, shooting 11-for-18 overall from the field en route to a game-high 28-point showing. He completed his stat line by adding three rebounds and... Read More
Christian Wood Posts Enormous Double-Double In Defeat
Detroit Pistons power forward/center Christian Wood was finally given a massive platform to shine by head coach Dwane Casey during Friday’s loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Making just his second start of the season, Wood collected 27 points on 10-for-18 shooting overall, adding 12 rebounds for his sixth double-double of the year. With Andre... Read More
Romeo Langford Drops Career-High 16 Points Off Bench
Boston Celtics shooting guard Romeo Langford once again saw a considerable workload during Friday’s win over the Atlanta Hawks and utilized his 29 minutes to collect a career-high 16 points on 5-for-11 shooting. With Jaylen Brown (ankle) and Gordon Hayward (foot) both unavailable, Langford got considerable run by leading the bench in scoring, in addition... Read More
Kevin Huerter Fires Up Career-High 22 Shots In 25-Point Outing
Atlanta Hawks shooting guard Kevin Huerter became the team’s No. 1 scoring option during Friday’s loss to the Boston Celtics without Trae Young (ankle) available and he took advantage of his new role by firing up a career-best 22 shot attempts, which led to a 25-point evening. The 43 minutes that he logged also set... Read More
John Collins Drops 30 Points, Logs Sixth Straight Double-Double
Atlanta Hawks power forward/center John Collins hit the 30-point plateau for the fourth time this season during Friday’s defeat to the Boston Celtics. He reeled off his sixth straight double-double by finishing with 30 points on 10-for-19 shooting, while snagging 10 rebounds. He ramped up his aggressiveness on offense without Trae Young (ankle) available, as... Read More
Enes Kanter Racks Up 15 Boards Amid Double-Double
Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter took advantage of his second consecutive start, notching his eighth double-double of the year during Friday’s win over the Atlanta Hawks. The 15 rebounds that he accrued (six of which came on the offensive end) mark his third-highest total this season, as he parlayed a 5-for-11 shooting effort into 16... Read More
Jayson Tatum Sinks Career-High Seven Triples In Win
Boston Celtics small/power forward Jayson Tatum keyed his squad’s offense during Friday’s victory over the Atlanta Hawks, knocking down a career-best seven triples en route to a 32-point showing. Without Jaylen Brown or Gordon Hayward available, Tatum finished 10-for-19 from the field overall, including 7-for-12 from behind the arc. His scoring represented the seventh time... Read More
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (2/7/20): NBA DFS Lineups
A new-look NBA is upon fans of DFS, who much like the teams that they spend nights watching, will have to adjust to the new lay of the land. Friday’s eight-game slate is an excellent crash course in that endeavor, as superstars are sprinkled around teams that are still getting their rotations up to speed... Read More
Cameron Johnson, Ty Jerome Unlikely To Suit Up Friday
Phoenix Suns small/power forward Cameron Johnson and point guard Ty Jerome are both tagged as doubtful to suit up for Friday’s contest against the Houston Rockets. Johnson has missed each of Phoenix’s past 10 games due to a quad ailment, while Jerome has been absent from the previous three outings with a calf injury. With... Read More
Dario Saric, Tyler Johnson Will Miss Friday’s Contest
Phoenix Suns small/power forward Dario Saric and point/shooting guard Tyler Johnson have both been ruled out ahead of Friday’s game versus the Houston Rockets. Saric’s absence will mark his fourth contest in a row on the sidelines due to an ankle injury, while Johnson will miss his third straight showing due to a calf ailment.... Read More
RJ Barrett, Reggie Bullock Cleared To Suit Up Thursday
The New York Knicks will welcome back standout rookie point/shooting guard RJ Barrett for Thursday’s contest versus the Orlando Magic, while also having the services of Reggie Bullock, who previously had his status up in the air due to an illness. Barrett, who has missed the team’s last nine outings, will be coming off the... Read More
Daniel Gafford, Denzel Valentine To Miss Thursday’s Contest
The Chicago Bulls will be without both center Daniel Gafford and shooting guard/small forward Denzel Valentine for Thursday’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Gafford is returning to the sidelines due to a right ankle sprain after making an appearance Sunday following a nine-game absence, while Valentine is out due to a tight left hamstring.... Read More
Victor Oladipo, T.J. Warren Questionable For Friday’s Game
Indiana Pacers shooting guard Victor Oladipo and small/power forward T.J. Warren have both been given questionable tags ahead of Friday’s contest versus the Toronto Raptors. Oladipo has played in each of the team’s four games since his return, with the organization considering resting him for one of the two legs of the team’s back-to-back; Warren... Read More
Jonas Valanciunas Questionable To Suit Up Friday
Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas has again earned a questionable designation ahead of Friday’s contest against the Philadelphia 76ers. Valanciunas had a similar tag ahead of Wednesday’s outing, after which he ultimately started and logged 28 minutes, so it may not be surprising if the Grizzlies are merely being cautious with their big man. Even... Read More
Derrick Rose, Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk To Miss Friday’s Contest
The Detroit Pistons will be severely short-handed Friday against the Oklahoma City Thunder with both point/shooting guard Derrick Rose and shooting guard/small forward Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk set to miss their third consecutive game due to respective ailments. In addition to the trade of Andre Drummond to Cleveland, power forward/center Markieff Morris will also remain out, forcing... Read More
George Hill Ruled Out For Thursday’s Contest
Milwaukee Bucks point/shooting guard George Hill will be held out of Thursday’s game versus the Philadelphia 76ers due to a hamstring strain that will now cost him his fourth consecutive outing. Milwaukee has reallocated his minutes in the second unit to Donte Divincenzo and Pat Connaughton, although the team’s overall depth has managed without Hill... Read More
Tyler Herro Will Miss Wednesday’s Contest
Miami Heat shooting guard Tyler Herro has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game versus the Los Angeles Clippers due to a sore right foot that he aggravated Monday. The standout rookie has seen his performances fluctuate over the past two weeks as injuries have caused significant changes to the Miami rotation. Herro’s absence will likely... Read More
Tristan Thompson Questionable To Suit Up Wednesday
Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson has picked up a questionable designation ahead of Wednesday’s contest versus the Oklahoma City Thunder due to right quad soreness. There has been considerable trade speculation swarming around Thompson, so it may not be a surprise to see the team hold him back out of an abundance of caution. Larry... Read More
Jamal Murray Will Start In Return Tuesday
Denver Nuggets point/shooting guard Jamal Murray has been given the thumbs up to make his return during Tuesday’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Murray had missed each of the team’s previous 10 contests due to an ankle injury; his return bumps Monte Morris from the starting five and zaps most of his fantasy intrigue.... Read More
PJ Washington Cleared To Play Tuesday
Charlotte Hornets power forward/center PJ Washington has been given the green light to get back into action for Tuesday’s game against the Houston Rockets. Washington missed each of Charlotte’s two previous outings due to an ankle sprain but will be able to come off the bench for the first time in his career Tuesday. Prior... Read More
Daniel Theis Will Be Sidelined For Wednesday’s Game
Boston Celtics center Daniel Theis has been ruled out for Wednesday’s contest against the Orlando Magic due to a sprained right ankle that he sustained Monday. Theis had started each of Boston’s past 11 contests, with Enes Kanter now a likely candidate to slide into the starting five, thereby becoming a highly sought-after DFS commodity.... Read More
Meyers Leonard To Miss Wednesday’s Game, Maybe More
Miami Heat power forward/center Meyers Leonard has been ruled out for Wednesday’s contest versus the Los Angeles Clippers due to an ankle injury that forced him to exit Monday’s outing early. More concerning for Leonard moving forward was that he did not make the trip out West with the team, which further throws his status... Read More
Cam Reddish, Deandre Bembry Will Miss Wednesday’s Contest
Atlanta Hawks wings Cam Reddish and Deandre Bembry have already been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Reddish’s absence will mark his second straight outing on the sidelines due to a concussion, while Bembry will miss his eighth straight due to right hand neuritis. The Hawks have been stretched considerably thin on... Read More
Markieff Morris Questionable To Make Return Wednesday
Detroit Pistons power forward/center Markieff Morris has been deemed questionable to suit up for Wednesday’s game against the Phoenix Suns due to a hip ailment that has kept him out of the team’s previous two outings. Without Morris in the mix, Christian Wood has retained a considerable role with the second unit, making him a... Read More
De'Andre Hunter, Bruno Fernando Questionable For Wednesday
Atlanta Hawks rookies De'Andre Hunter and Bruno Fernando both have their status up in the air ahead of Wednesday’s contest against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Hunter has been absent from the past two contests due to a left ankle injury, while Fernando has missed Atlanta’s four previous outings due to a left calf ailment. The Hawks... Read More
Seth Curry, J.J. Barea Questionable To Play Wednesday
Dallas Mavericks guards Seth Curry and J.J. Barea have both picked up questionable tags for Wednesday’s contest against the Memphis Grizzlies. Curry missed Monday’s game due to a left knee ailment, while Barea departed early due to a sprained left ankle. The absence of both men would put further stress on a backcourt already looking... Read More
Jonas Valanciunas Tagged As Questionable For Wednesday
Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas has earned a questionable designation for Wednesday’s game against the Dallas Mavericks in the wake of his impressive double-double Monday. Valanciunas, who has not missed a game since Dec. 21, is reportedly battling a sore right knee. Should he ultimately be held out, Brandon Clarke would be the likeliest candidate... Read More
Derrick Rose, Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk Will Miss Wednesday’s Game
The Detroit Pistons will be without both point/shooting guard Derrick Rose and shooting guard/small forward Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk for Wednesday’s contest against the Phoenix Suns. Both men will be missing their second straight outing as Rose deals with a groin ailment and Mykhailiuk battles a hip injury. Their absence Monday forced head coach Dwane Casey to... Read More
Kemba Walker, Marcus Smart Both Questionable For Wednesday
The Boston Celtics backcourt remains in flux ahead of Wednesday’s contest versus the Orlando Magic as both Kemba Walker and Marcus Smart have questionable designations attached to their names following their absence Monday. The team used a by-committee approach to the point guard slot last time out, but Brad Wanamaker excelled off the bench and... Read More
