Kristaps Porzingis Dealing With Foot Soreness

Dallas Mavericks power forward/center Kristaps Porzingis received X-rays on his left foot following Thursday’s win over the San Antonio Spurs and they came back negative, although Porzingis noted that his foot has been sore as of late. Entering play Thursday, he had been asked to take on an increased all-around role with Luka Doncic out […]

Tyus Jones Ties Season High With 15 Points Off Bench

Memphis Grizzlies point/shooting guard Tyus Jones played just 22 minutes as a reserve in Thursday’s win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, but managed to tie his season high in scoring with 15 points. Jones shot 6-for-7 overall, including 3-for-4 from long range, while also adding two rebounds and two assists. He last hit the 15-point […]

Chris Paul Pours In Team-High 23 Points Amid Double-Double

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul collected his third double-double of the year during Thursday’s loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, scoring a team-best 23 points to go along with 11 assists. From top to bottom, Paul’s showing Thursday was one of his best fantasy outings of the year, also adding six rebounds, three steals […]

Jonas Valanciunas Collects Team-High 21 Points In Win

Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas was superb from the field during Thursday’s victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder, shooting 9-for-11 en route to a team-best 21 points. While both the scoring and field-goal efficiency are welcome, Valanciunas collected just four rebounds, his third-lowest total of the year. Memphis has continued to remain stingy as it […]

Jaren Jackson Jr. Packs Stat Sheet Across 20-Point Outing

Memphis Grizzlies power forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr. was limited to just 2-for-9 shooting from long range during Friday’s win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, but finished with 20 points across his 35 minutes. In addition to the scoring, Jackson added four rebounds, four assists, three blocks and two steals, giving him multiple category contributions in […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Collects 21 Points In Defeat

Oklahoma City Thunder point/shooting guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continued to see a hefty offensive workload during Thursday’s loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, compiling 21 points on 8-for-19 shooting. Without Danilo Gallinari in the fold for at least the next two games, expect the second-year guard to remain prevalent in the Oklahoma City offense, as he has […]

Al Horford Records Third Double-Double Of Season

Philadelphia 76ers power forward/center Al Horford had gone exactly one month without notching a double-double before he logged his third of the year during Wednesday’s win over the Milwaukee Bucks. All three shots that Horford made from the field came from behind the three-point arc, as he added 10 rebounds and five assists to his […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Held In Check On Christmas Day

After having made eight field-goal attempts or fewer just twice over his first 28 games this season, Milwaukee Bucks small/power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has now finished with eight made shots in each of his last three games. Antetokounmpo was thoroughly flummoxed to the tune of 8-for-27 shooting overall, --including going 0-for-7 from behind the three-point […]

Khris Middleton Drops Season-High 31 Points In Defeat

Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard/small forward Khris Middleton tied his season high with five made triples en route to scoring a season-best 31 points during Wednesday’s loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Middleton shot 12-for-21 from the floor overall, also adding eight rebounds and four assists to what was arguably his best fantasy outing of the season […]

Ben Simmons Logs Third Straight Double-Double

Philadelphia 76ers point guard/small forward Ben Simmons was all over the stat sheet during Wednesday’s win over the Milwaukee Bucks en route to notching his third consecutive double-double. Simmons finished an efficient 7-for-10 from the floor overall, collecting 15 points to go with 14 assists, seven rebounds, three steals and two blocks. After a slow […]

Joel Embiid Racks Up 31 Points In Just 28 Minutes

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid dominated to the tune of a 31-point effort in Wednesday’s Christmas Day win over the Milwaukee Bucks, needing just 28 minutes to compile an all-around impressive double-double. Embiid finished 11-for-21 from the field, knocking down at least three triples in a contest for only the fourth time all year. He […]

Paul George Goes For 18 Points In Return To Oklahoma City

Los Angeles Clippers small/power forward Paul George played his first contest back in Oklahoma City since his trade during the offseason Sunday. George went for 18 points on 6-for-17 shooting as his new team fell to his old, with the six-time All-Star collecting a season-low two rebounds in the defeat. Whereas George was spectacular in […]

Dennis Schroder Continues Scoring Barrage With 28-Point Outing

Oklahoma City Thunder point/shooting guard Dennis Schroder was in a groove offensively yet again during Sunday’s win over the Los Angeles Clippers, going for 28 points off the bench on 8-for-17 shooting. He has been especially lethal in his last nine games, shooting 51.3 percent from the floor and averaging 23.7 points on a nightly […]

Lou Williams Drops 22 Points In Return To Starting Five

Los Angeles Clippers point/shooting guard Lou Williams drew the start during Sunday’s loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in place of Kawhi Leonard and went for 22 points on 7-for-20 shooting. He added seven assists and three rebounds to his stat line, but it was the scoring output that bodes well for his future outlook; […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (12/23/19): NBA DFS Lineups

With the league taking the night off for Christmas Eve on Tuesday, that leaves Monday with a stacked 11-game slate to ring in the holiday season. While the Rockets bring their dynamic backcourt duo to the dance, it’s Trae Young that draws the highest price tag of the evening with an advantageous matchup versus Cleveland. […]

Steven Adams Snatches Season-High 17 Rebounds

Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams set a new season high with 17 rebounds during Sunday’s win over the Los Angeles Clippers, also reaching the 20-point plateau for the fourth time this year. Adams continues to be tenacious on the glass, having recorded at least nine rebounds in each of his past 12 outings. He […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Ties Career High With 32-Point Outing

Oklahoma City Thunder point/shooting guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was held firmly in check the first time that he faced the Los Angeles Clippers -- his former team -- the first time that the two teams met this year. On Sunday, during Oklahoma City’s win, Gilgeous-Alexander tied his career high in scoring with 32 points on 12-for-25 […]

DeMar DeRozan Stymied Offensively During Win

San Antonio Spurs shooting guard/small forward DeMar DeRozan posted his second-lowest shooting percentage of the season in his team’s victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday, as he finished with 12 points for the second consecutive game on 4-for-14 shooting. DeRozan’s performance was far below expectation, especially against a Nets team that plays at a […]

LaMarcus Aldridge Records Double-Double During Victory

San Antonio Spurs power forward/center LaMarcus Aldridge collected his fourth double-double in his past five games during Thursday’s win over the Brooklyn Nets. Aldridge finished with 20 points, hitting the 20-point plateau for the first time in December. He also pitched in 10 boards, as he makes a December push to raise his rebounding numbers, […]

Patty Mills Drills Season-High Seven Triples Off Bench

San Antonio Spurs point/shooting guard Patty Mills needed just 26 minutes to compile 27 points as a reserve during Thursday’s win over the Brooklyn Nets. He shot 8-for-14 from the field overall, but 7-for-10 from long range, setting a new season high in triples made. The only other time in his regular-season career that Mills […]

Jarrett Allen Notches Season-High Six Assists In Double-Double

Brooklyn Nets center Jarrett Allen collected his sixth double-double of the month during Thursday’s loss to the San Antonio Spurs, as he also added a season-high six assists to his stat line. The 19 points and 13 rebounds that Allen compiled represent his approximate ceiling, as the 7-for-10 shooting from the field raised his field-goal […]

Spencer Dinwiddie Drops Career-High 41 Points In Loss

Brooklyn Nets point/shooting guard Spencer Dinwiddie notched another feather in his cap during what has been a breakout campaign, setting a new career high with 41 points on 14-for-29 shooting during Thursday’s loss to the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs have had difficulty checking opposing guards throughout the year, but Dinwiddie was scorching hot no […]

Alec Burks Fires Up Season-High 20 Shot Attempts In Defeat

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Alec Burks came off the bench shooting during Wednesday’s loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, attempting a season-high 20 shots en route to finishing with 16 points. The contest marked his highest shot total in a regular-season outing since Dec. 13, 2015, with Burks’ current role as a reserve for […]

D'Angelo Russell Compiles Team-High 26 Points

Golden State Warriors point/shooting guard D'Angelo Russell finished with 26 points on 9-for-23 shooting during Wednesday’s loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. After being firmly held in check his last time out, Russell attempted to get his shot going, ultimately finishing 5-for-12 from behind the three-point line. He also finished as the team’s leading assist […]

C.J. McCollum Delivers Second Straight 30-Point Performance

Portland Trail Blazers point/shooting guard C.J. McCollum nearly had an identical performance from his excellent 30-point showing versus Phoenix on Monday when he dropped 30 points on the Golden State Warriors in Wednesday’s win. McCollum shot 11-for-19 from the field overall, including 3-for-8 from long range, and padded his stat line by adding five rebounds […]

Hassan Whiteside Snags Season-High 23 Rebounds In Win

Portland Trail Blazers center Hassan Whiteside feasted on the boards during Wednesday’s victory over the Golden State Warriors, recording a season-high 23 rebounds to go along with 16 points. To kick off December, Whiteside has now logged eight consecutive double-doubles, averaging 18.4 points and 14 rebounds per contest in that stretch, all while shooting 68.4 […]

Damian Lillard Ties Season-High 13 Assists During 31-Point Night

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard made mincemeat of the Golden State Warriors’ defense during Wednesday’s win. The four-time All-Star shot 9-for-20 from the field en route to a 31-point performance, also tying his season high in assists with 13, while adding five rebounds. It continued a trend that has spanned Lillard’s career, one […]

Jonas Valanciunas Racks Up 24 Points Across 26 Minutes

Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas exceeded the 20-point plateau in back-to-back games for just the second time this season with his 24-point showing against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Wednesday’s loss. Valanciunas fell a rebound shy of back-to-back double-doubles, but did add three assists and knock down multiple threes for the sixth time this season. […]

Brandon Clarke Drops Career-High 27 Points Off Bench

Memphis Grizzlies small/power forward Brandon Clarke had the best offensive night of his career to date Wednesday, compiling 27 points on 13-for-19 shooting off the bench during the loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Clarke’s offensive contributions came fast and furious as he saw just 25 minutes, but also managed to accrue seven rebounds during […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Bounces Back With 20-Point Outing

Oklahoma City Thunder point/shooting guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander collected 20 points during Wednesday’s win over the Memphis Grizzlies, finishing 7-for-16 from the field after having attempted just three shots his last time out. Gilgeous-Alexander continues to log a massive workload on a nightly basis, adding nine rebounds, two steals and two blocks across his 39 minutes […]