Clint Capela Racks Up Impressive Double-Double In Loss

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela compiled 16 points and 16 rebounds in Saturday's defeat to the Cavaliers, setting new season highs in each category en route to a second consecutive double-double. Having been on the floor for 31 minutes, Capela was able to add three steals and two blocks, an indication of the level of […]

Collin Sexton Drops Game-High 27 Points In Victory

Cleveland Cavaliers point/shooting guard Collin Sexton poured in a game-high 27 points during Saturday's win over Atlanta, marking his sixth straight contest passing the 20-point plateau to begin the year. In what has been a small sample size thus far, Sexton has embraced the role of No. 1 scoring option for the Cavs and has […]

Tobias Harris Packs Stat Sheet During 24-Point Outing

Philadelphia 76ers small/power forward Tobias Harris was all over the stat sheet in Saturday's win over the Hornets, dropping 24 points while shooting 9-for-14 overall, including 4-for-7 from deep. Harris loaded up with nine rebounds, six assists, four steals, and three blocked shots, all but canceling out the five turnovers that threatened to derail his […]

Ben Simmons Records First Triple-Double Of Season In Win

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons finished Saturday's victory over Charlotte with 15 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists, logging his first triple-double of the new year. The 11 assists set a new season high, while Simmons shot 6-for-9 from the floor and 3-for-5 from the free-throw stripe. Having scored between nine and 16 points […]

Terry Rozier Lights Up 76ers, Goes For 35 Points

Charlotte Hornets point/shooting guard Terry Rozier rebounded with a strong offensive performance during Saturday's loss to Philadelphia, going for 35 points on 12-for-18 shooting overall, including 7-for-11 from behind the arc. In addition to the scoring, Rozier added three assists and two rebounds, giving him multiple contributions in those categories through each of his first […]

Michael Porter Jr. Unavailable To Play Sunday

Denver Nuggets small/power forward Michael Porter Jr. (COVID-19 protocols) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Timberwolves as he continues to work his way through the league's health and safety protocols. Porter missed Friday's game, which allowed both Will Barton and Gary Harris to log 36 minutes. Having averaged 19.5 points and 6.8 […]

Lauri Markkanen Headlines Bulls Quartet Ruled Out Sunday

Chicago Bulls power forward Lauri Markkanen, point guards Tomas Satoransky and Ryan Arcidiacono, and small forward Chandler Hutchison (COVID-19 protocols) have all been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Mavericks due to testing for the league's health and safety protocols. The absence will mark the third straight game that the quartet will be unavailable, […]

LeBron James Continues To Draw Questionable Tag Sunday

Los Angeles Lakers point guard/small forward LeBron James (ankle) has once again earned a questionable designation entering Sunday's game versus the Grizzlies. James turned his ankle earlier in the year, but has not yet been forced to miss a contest because of it. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (ankle) has also picked up a questionable tag for the […]

Alec Burks Unavailable For Saturday’s Contest

New York Knicks shooting guard Alec Burks (ankle) has been given the thumbs down to suiting up for Saturday's contest versus the Pacers. Burks will remain day-to-day moving forward, but look for Reggie Bullock to continue reprising a significant offensive role on the wing in his absence. There should be more shot opportunities within the […]

Evan Fournier Ruled Out For Saturday’s Game

Orlando Magic shooting guard/small forward Evan Fournier (back) will miss Saturday's contest versus Oklahoma City as he continues to deal with back spasms. Michael Carter-Williams will enter the starting five in his stead and should see increased DFS appeal. Terence Ross and Cole Anthony also could have some upside without Fournier in the mix, as […]

Daily Fantasy Basketball (DFS) Lineup Picks for January 2, 2021

  NBA DFS Premium Cheat Sheet for 1/2 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard   CORE PLAYS MARKED IN GREEN ABOVE   Game of the Day Cleveland @ Atlanta (-6.5) (233 total) If you checked out the above cheat sheet, you’ll notice the absence of any Hawks. This wasn’t intentional […]

Coby White Kept In Check During Seesaw Outing

Chicago Bulls point/shooting guard Coby White continued his early-season struggles from the floor during Friday's loss to Milwaukee. White managed to rack up 12 points, but was held to 4-for-13 shooting overall, dropping his field-goal percentage to 34.9 through his first six games. Chicago is going to give White ample opportunities to grow during his […]

Bobby Portis Records Double-Double Off Bench In Win

Milwaukee Bucks power forward/center Bobby Portis notched his second double-double of the year during Friday's win over Chicago, racking up 13 points and 12 rebounds versus his former team. Portis has emerged as a consistent cog in the Bucks' second unit, one who has now scored in double figures in five straight contests. While his […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Delivers Double-Double, Massive Stats

Milwaukee Bucks power forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo may have played just 28 minutes during Friday's win over the Bulls, but he utilized his time on the floor for the best. Antetokounmpo finished with 29 points, 13 rebounds, eight assists, two steals, and two blocks, setting the tone for a clobbering of Chicago that allowed him to […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/1/21): NBA DFS Lineups

Well, it appears as if we've earned an extra 1 at the end of our calendars. The NBA landscape has changed dramatically in the past 365 days, but through it all, there remains two hoops, a ball, and a league chock full of the world’s most talented basketball players.  For those adventurous enough to shake […]

Kawhi Leonard Returns To Lineup For Wednesday’s Game

Los Angeles Clippers small forward Kawhi Leonard (mouth) will return to action for Wednesday's contest against Portland. Leonard had been held out of the team's previous two games after sustaining lacerations to his mouth. Leonard's return to the starting lineup likely bumps Luke Kennard's fantasy intrigue down a notch, although the sharpshooter figures to remain […]

LeBron James Gets Green Light To Suit Up Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers point guard/small forward LeBron James (ankle) will play and start Wednesday's contest versus the Spurs despite battling a turned ankle. James, who is celebrating his 36th birthday, had been questionable for the game, and with the two teams running it back again Friday, there was at least a modicum of concern that […]

Austin Rivers Upgraded To Questionable For Thursday

New York Knicks point/shooting guard Austin Rivers (groin) has been deemed questionable to play in Thursday's game versus Toronto due to a sore groin. Rivers has not yet taken the floor this year, allowing Elfrid Payton nearly unabated access to starting point guard duties with Dennis Smith Jr. (quadriceps) also battling injuries. Should Rivers ultimately […]

Ben McLemore Likely Sidelined Through Weekend

Houston Rockets shooting guard/small forward Ben McLemore has been ruled out for Thursday's contest versus Sacramento, with an absence for Saturday's game likely as well. McLemore has yet to play this year due to the league's COVID-19 protocols, although the team is expected to have John Wall, DeMarcus Cousins and Eric Gordon back Thursday. McLemore has seemingly […]

DaQuan Jeffries Faces Extended Absence With Ankle Injury

Sacramento Kings shooting guard Daquan Jeffries (ankle) sustained a Grade 3 sprain of his left ankle, which is expected to keep him sidelined for a considerable period of time. Jeffries appeared in 13 games off the bench last season for the Kings and figured to be a piece that the team could utilize to begin […]

John Wall, DeMarcus Cousins, Eric Gordon Set To Play Thursday

The Houston Rockets are set to get reinforcements back for Thursday's game versus the Kings. The trio of point guard John Wall, center DeMarcus Cousins, and shooting guard Eric Gordon have all been cleared to practice, and are in line to play for the first time this season after missing three contests due to the […]

Josh Richardson Gets Green Light To Play Wednesday

Dallas Mavericks shooting guard/small forward Josh Richardson has been cleared to play in Wednesday's contest versus Charlotte. Richardson popped up on the injury report due to a strained calf, but it won't cause him to miss any time as of now. Entering play Wednesday, Richardson ranks second on the Mavericks with 16.7 PPG, having fired […]

Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot Logs Starting Five Spot Wednesday

Brooklyn Nets shooting guard/small forward Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot remained in the team's starting lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Hawks, replacing the recently injured Spencer Dinwiddie (knee). Luwawu-Cabarrot drew his first start of the year Monday, but that came without Kyrie Irving or Kevin Durant in the lineup due to rest purposes; now, he'll get to […]

Avery Bradley, Andre Iguodala Draw Starts Wednesday

The Miami Heat shook up their starting five for Wednesday's contest versus the Bucks, just 24 hours after a blowout defeat. Shooting guard Avery Bradley and small/power forward Andre Iguodala joined the starting five with Jimmy Butler (ankle) ruled out. Both Bradley and Iguodala give the Heat a suffocating defensive presence, although both are shaky […]

Portland Deems Zach Collins Out Indefinitely After Ankle Surgery

Portland Trail Blazers power forward/center Zach Collins (ankle) does not have a timetable to return to action after undergoing ankle surgery to repair a stress fracture. Having started all 11 games that he appeared in for Portland last year before injuries struck, Collins' ascension into a nightly double-double threat has been put on hold. With […]

James Ennis Remains Sidelined To Begin Season

Orlando Magic small forward James Ennis (hamstring) will not make his season debut Thursday versus Philadelphia due to a strained right hamstring. Having been listed as out more than 24 hours prior to tip-off, it doesn't appear as if a return is imminent for Ennis, who figures to factor into the Magic's wing rotation when […]

Isaac Okoro Set To Miss Third Straight Game Thursday

Cleveland Cavaliers small forward Isaac Okoro (foot) has been ruled out for Thursday's game versus the Pacers, not making the start of the road trip alongside his teammates. The fact that Okoro is dealing with the league's COVID-19 protocols in addition to a foot injury does not bode well for his prospects of suiting up […]

George Hill On Track To Return For Thursday’s Game

Oklahoma City Thunder point/shooting guard George Hill (neck) was not listed on the team's latest injury report, an indication that he is likely to suit up for Thursday's contest versus New Orleans. Hill missed Tuesday's game due to a neck ailment, which allowed Justin Jackson to join the starting five. With Jackson not having played […]

T.J. Warren Ruled Out For Thursday’s Contest

Indiana Pacers small forward T.J. Warren (foot) will miss Thursday's game against the Cavaliers due to a sore left foot, marking his first absence of the year. The injury appears to be significant enough that the Pacers ruled him out more than 24 hours before tip-off. Justin Holiday is the likeliest candidate to enter the […]

LaMarcus Aldridge Ruled Out For Wednesday’s Game

San Antonio Spurs power forward/center LaMarcus Aldridge (knee) has been deemed inactive for Wednesday's contest versus the Lakers. Aldridge is coming off a four-point performance in his most recent outing, with his absence likely paving the way for Jakob Poeltl to take on an increased role in the frontcourt. Rudy Gay also saw an increased […]