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Jarrett Allen Delivers Season-High 18-Point Performance In Win
Brooklyn Nets center Jarrett Allen re-entered the starting five for Monday’s victory over the New Orleans Pelicans and parlayed that opportunity into an 18-point, 10-rebound outing. Allen played 30 minutes in addition to closing the game due to DeAndre Jordan being forced to exit early because of injury. While Allen — who has snatched at […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoTaurean Prince Packs Stat Sheet During Double-Double
Brooklyn Nets small/power forward Taurean Prince notched his third double-double of the year during his team’s victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday. Despite shooting 4-for-12 from the field overall (including 2-for-9 from long range), Prince impacted the game all over the court with 12 points, 11 rebounds, four assists and four steals across […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoKyrie Irving Collects 39 Points On Uber-Efficient Shooting
Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving continued his early season scoring barrage during his team’s victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday. Irving logged 39 points on just 13-for-21 shooting, knocking down all 11 free throws that he attempted in addition to padding his stat line with nine assists, four rebounds and three steals. […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoBrandon Ingram Drops Career-High 40 Points In Defeat
New Orleans Pelicans small/power forward Brandon Ingram was a scoring machine during his team’s loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Monday, collecting a career-best 40 points while shooting 17-for-24 from the floor overall. There were some doubts about Ingram suiting up for the contest earlier in the day due to a head contusion that he […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoDeAndre Jordan Ruled Out For Remainder Of Monday’s Game
Brooklyn Nets center DeAndre Jordan sustained a sprained left ankle after getting tangled up with New Orleans Pelicans guard J.J. Redick and he will not be able to return to action. Jordan logged 16 minutes off the bench and collected four points, five rebounds, two assists and two blocks during his time on the floor. […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoKevon Looney To Miss At Least Next Two Contests
The news on the injury front continues to yield negative results for the Golden State Warriors, who learned Monday that they will be without power forward/center Kevon Looney for at least their next two games. With the team heading out on the road later this week, they’ll likely have to make the call on Looney […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoDoug McDermott Picks Up Questionable Designation For Tuesday
Indiana Pacers small/power forward Doug McDermott has been officially listed as questionable to play in Tuesday’s game against the Charlotte Hornets due to left foot soreness. McDermott has proven himself to be a reliable bench cog in the Indiana rotation through the first six games of the year, but as he is yet to record […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoSteven Adams Questionable To Make Return To Action Tuesday
Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams has missed each of his team’s past two contests due to a left knee contusion. His status is up in the air for Tuesday’s game versus the Orlando Magic, and with Nerlens Noel probable to play, another absence from Adams would pave the way for Noel to continue seeing […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoMatthew Dellavedova On Track To Return To Action Tuesday
Cleveland Cavaliers point/shooting guard Matthew Dellavedova is not listed on the team’s injury report ahead of Tuesday’s contest versus the Boston Celtics. Dellavedova, who missed his club’s past two games due to personal reasons, figures to see his usual allotment of roughly 15-20 minutes off the bench. He likely holds little fantasy value despite being […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoJustise Winslow, Derrick Jones Both Questionable On Tuesday
Miami Heat point guard/small forward Justise Winslow (back) and forward Derrick Jones (groin) have been tagged as questionable to suit up for Tuesday’s contest against the Denver Nuggets. Neither man took part in the team’s victory Sunday, with Winslow hampered by a balky lower back and Jones dealing with a groin injury that has forced him to […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoDerrick Favors Cleared To Return To Action Monday
The New Orleans Pelicans will get back power forward/center Derrick Favors for Monday’s contest against the Brooklyn Nets after all. Favors, who entered the day questionable to play due to right knee soreness, was able to get through shootaround earlier in the day and has been given the green light to suit up. In his […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoKevin Porter Jr. Earns One-Game Suspension
Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard/small forward Kevin Porter Jr. made what the league has deemed improper contact with an official during Sunday’s defeat to Dallas. In the wake of the incident, Porter has earned himself a one-game suspension, which if he does not appeal, would sideline him for Tuesday’s contest against the Boston Celtics. The rookie […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoEvan Turner Will Continue Absence Tuesday
Atlanta Hawks guard/forward Evan Turner has already been ruled out for Tuesday’s contest against the San Antonio Spurs due to left Achilles pain. Turner has seen sparing minutes in the three games that he has appeared for the Hawks, and he is now set to miss his third consecutive outing. Acquired in the offseason in […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoJordan McRae Will Miss Fifth Straight Contest Monday
Washington Wizards shooting guard Jordan McRae will miss Monday’s game versus the Detroit Pistons due to what the team has listed as mallet finger. McRae has now missed each of Washington’s past five games after a strong season debut that saw him record 11 points and five rebounds off the bench. With C.J. Miles slated […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoC.J. Miles Set To Make Season Debut Monday
Washington Wizards shooting guard/small forward C.J. Miles has been cleared to take the court for Monday’s contest versus the Detroit Pistons. Miles, who has been working his way back since having left foot surgery, will be on a minutes limit, but is in line to make his first appearance of the 2019-20 year. The 32-year-old […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoDraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (11/4/19): NBA DFS Lineups
Monday's six-game slate may look docile on the surface, but per DraftKings' scoring, each of the league's two top overall points collectors are taking the floor to kick off the week (Giannis Antetokounmpo and Andre Drummond). That goes without mentioning that James Harden will also be available. Factor in that Joel Embiid and Karl-Anthony Towns […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoD'Angelo Russell Questionable To Suit Up Monday
Golden State Warriors point/shooting guard D'Angelo Russell has been tagged as questionable to play in Monday’s game versus the Portland Trail Blazers due to a right ankle sprain. Russell sat out Saturday’s defeat to Portland, paving the way in the backcourt for Ky Bowman to see a huge amount of minutes from the point slot. […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoHassan Whiteside Likely To Return To Lineup Monday
After missing his first contest of the season Saturday, Portland Trail Blazers center Hassan Whiteside is on track to return to the starting five for Monday’s contest versus the Golden State Warriors. Whiteside, who is listed as probable due to a bruised left knee, is averaging 12.8 points and 12.2 rebounds through his first five […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoMaximilian Kleber To Miss Sunday’s Contest
Dallas Mavericks power forward/center Maximilian Kleber has been officially ruled out for Sunday’s game versus the Cleveland Cavaliers due to a bruised right knee. Without Kleber in the rotation, Dwight Powell and his low DFS price tag figure to be a popular target for owners. Through his first five games, Kleber has proven to be […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoGrayson Allen Ruled Out For Monday’s Game
Memphis Grizzlies point/shooting guard Grayson Allen will be unavailable for Monday’s contest versus the Houston Rockets due to a sore left ankle that he sustained during Saturday’s defeat to the Phoenix Suns. Allen, who arrived in the offseason via a trade with the Utah Jazz, has proven himself a solid bench option during his second […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoJaren Jackson Jr. Not On Track To Play Monday
Memphis Grizzlies power forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr. left Saturday’s contest against the Phoenix Suns early due to right knee soreness and does not appear to be set to play Monday versus the Houston Rockets. With rookie Brandon Clarke having contributed a double-double off the bench against the Suns, the team’s first-round pick figures likely to […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoTim Frazier Unlikely To Suit Up For Monday’s Contest
The Detroit Pistons won Saturday versus the Brooklyn Nets despite being depleted in the backcourt with Reggie Jackson, Derrick Rose and Tim Frazier all sidelined. With Jackson and Rose both already confirmed to be out, it appears Frazier is on track to join them Monday as the team has listed him as doubtful to play […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoDerrick Favors Has Status Up In Air For Monday’s Game
The right knee soreness that has hampered New Orleans Pelicans power forward/center Derrick Favors has once again resulted in him being listed as questionable to participate in Monday’s contest versus the Brooklyn Nets. In his absence, Jahlil Okafor has earned starts at the center position and established himself as a solid DFS and short-term fantasy […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoDerrick Rose Will Miss Monday’s Contest
Detroit Pistons point guard Derrick Rose has been ruled out for Monday’s game versus the Washington Wizards due to a strained right hamstring. Rose’s absence will mark his second straight contest in street clothes, with Luke Kennard and Bruce Brown likely to share starting backcourt duties yet again. Rose has averaged 20.8 points per game […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoHarry Giles To Remain Sidelined Sunday
Sacramento Kings power forward/center Harry Giles has once again officially been ruled out from making his season debut Sunday versus the New York Knicks. Giles’ status has remained up in the air ahead of multiples games this week, but head coach Luke Walton and the Sacramento staff are once again opting to play it safe […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoRussell Westbrook To Play Sunday, Likely To Sit Monday
Houston Rockets point guard Russell Westbrook appears set to miss the second leg of his team’s back-to-back Monday against Memphis after having been cleared to play Sunday versus Miami. Westbrook, who has notched four double-doubles and two triple-doubles thus far in 2019-20, is a strong DFS candidate Sunday due to his low price tag in […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoDennis Smith Jr. To Miss Sunday’s Contest
The New York Knicks will be without point guard Dennis Smith Jr. for the fourth consecutive game Sunday against the Sacramento Kings due to personal reasons. Expect the team to deploy rookie RJ Barrett as the starting point guard, with Frank Ntilikina to see extended minutes off the bench as Elfrid Payton is also slated […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoGlenn Robinson III Knocks Down Quartet Of Triples In Defeat
Golden State Warriors small forward Glenn Robinson III embraced his expanded offensive role in Saturday’s loss to the Charlotte Hornets by firing up seven triples, four of which found the bottom of the net. Robinson was all over the court during his 36 minutes, adding nine rebounds, three assists and two steals to his 16-point […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoTerry Rozier Ices Victory For Club In Final Minute
Charlotte Hornets point guard Terry Rozier earned his way to a 20-point outing Saturday versus Golden State, pushing his club over the finish line with a late bucket and a pair of made free throws in the final seconds. Rozier also added seven assists and five rebounds to his line, providing the type of multi-category […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoKy Bowman Packs Stat Sheet Across 39 Minutes
With D'Angelo Russell joining the myriad of Golden State Warriors in street clothes due to injury Saturday, Ky Bowman was forced to rack up 39 minutes at the point guard spot. In that span, he had the best showing of his short NBA stint, compiling 16 points, seven rebounds, four assists and two steals. He […]
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