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I'm a sports fanatic; Basketball is my favorite sport to watch, but you can find me on my couch most Sundays during the Fall. I'm a Lakers/Raiders/Giants fan. I swear I have my reasons. If nothing else, I'd just like to say that Mamba is the G.O.A.T.
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Joel Embiid Posts Double-Double
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid put up a double-double Friday night. With 18 points and 13 rebounds, Embiid continues to impress. He also dished out three assists and had a steal, but came up empty in the block department. With fantasy playoffs looming, look for Embiid to continue his dominance, as he’s slated to start... Read More
Ben Simmons Nearly Perfect from the Field
Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons led his team to a win on the road in San Antonio. He was nearly perfect from the field, shooting 10-for-11 and totaling 21 points. Simmons also contributed five boards and seven assists to go with some defensive stats. A unique and generational talent, Simmons can pass like a... Read More
Kyrie Irving Cools Down but Gets the Win in LA
Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving took a step down from his atmospheric offensive production that he had on Wednesday night against the Clippers. He still scored 20 points, but after posting 40 and 33 points in his previous two games, the decrease was still significant. It continues the unfortunate trend for fantasy managers where... Read More
Al Horford Posts Double-Double
Boston Celtics power forward/center Al Horford put up a nice double-double on Tuesday against the Lakers. He was one of two starters to post double-digit scoring with 13 points to go with his 12 boards. He also filled out his line with six assists and two blocks. He has been relatively quiet thus far in... Read More
Kyrie Irving Follows up His 40 Spot with 33 Points
Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving was scoring at will on Tuesday night as he dropped 33 points against the Los Angeles Lakers. He also grabbed three rebounds and assisted on four baskets. While he shot 13-for-24 from the field, the Celtics ended up dropping this game on the road. The men in green have... Read More
Marcus Smart Gets Hot and Drops 22 Points
Boston Celtics point guard Marcus Smart had himself a game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. He found his stroke in the second quarter and finished the game with 22 points and four three-pointers. He also chipped in with eight assists and a steal. The Celtics were feeding the hot hand in the first... Read More
Marcus Morris Draws the Start and Scores 12 Points
Boston Celtics power forward Marcus Morris was moved into the starting lineup on Sunday and scored 12 points. He has been anchoring the bench unit, but as the Celtics often find themselves playing catch-up, head coach Brad Stevens was likely looking for more scoring potency. Unfortunately, Morris couldn’t take full advantage, as he shot 0-for-3... Read More
Jaylen Brown Scores 17 Points in 37 Minutes
Boston Celtics shooting guard/forward Jaylen Brown was one of three Celtics players to score in double digits on Sunday. He put up 17 points and seven boards but also contributed to his team’s demise with four turnovers. He played 37 minutes, the second most minutes on the team behind Kyrie Irving. Brown has improved statistically... Read More
Kyrie Irving Drops 40 Points In Loss
Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving dropped 40 points on Sunday against the Orlando Magic for his first 40-point game since he had 47 back on Nov. 20. He was incredibly efficient from the field, going 14-for-23 and 5-for-7 from deep. He also grabbed seven boards, which would be his seventh game in a row... Read More
Courtney Lee Contributes 18 Points in Win
New York Knicks shooting guard Courtney Lee scored 18 points on Friday as the Knicks squeaked by the Utah Jazz. He also chipped in with five rebounds and two steals to finish things out. His 36 minutes on the night led the team, but as guard/forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (leg) continues to work back from... Read More
Tim Hardaway Jr. Drops 31 Points in 27 Minutes
New York Knicks shooting guard/small forward Tim Hardaway Jr. was on fire on Friday night as he led his team to victory over the Utah Jazz. In just 27 minutes, Hardaway dropped 31 points and grabbed five boards. He was also incredibly efficient, as he shot 11-for-17 from the field and 6-for-7 from deep. While... Read More
Kristaps Porzingis Has Quiet Night
New York Knicks power forward Kristaps Porzingis had a relatively quiet night on Friday. While he did score 18 points and record three blocks, he only managed to grab two rebounds. With the return of guard Tim Hardaway Jr., Porzingis didn't need to carry the entire team and that was evident in the win against... Read More
Jonas Valanciunas Has Big Double-Double In Win
Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas played a key role in spurring a run in the third quarter as the Raptors beat the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday. He scored 20 points and grabbed 13 rebounds all within the limited 17 minutes that he played. This continues the theme of the year for the veteran big man.... Read More
Kristaps Porzingis Continues to Battle Fatigue
New York Knicks power forward Kristaps Porzingis continues to show fatigue despite the team's attempt to give him rest. He put up 15 points on 5-for-14 shooting and was largely ineffective on Friday against the Miami Heat. He was able to contribute on the defensive end with three blocks, but he has been struggling to... Read More
Michael Beasley Drops a Double-Double
New York Knicks forward Michael Beasley put up a double-double on Friday night against the Miami Heat. With 20 points and 10 rebounds, Beasley continues to take advantage of the dearth of opportunity that exists in New York. He came off the bench and only played 23 minutes but was hyper-efficient, shooting 8-for-11 from the... Read More
DeMar DeRozan Continues Hot Three-Point Shooting
Toronto Raptors shooting guard DeMar DeRozan stayed hot on Wednesday as he dropped 35 points to help his team beat the Chicago Bulls. His 10-for-20 from the field is nothing new for DeRozan, but what does stand out was his 5-for-8 from deep. It is still way too soon to expect this kind of deep-ball production... Read More
Spencer Dinwiddie Drops 26 Points, Including Game-Winner
Brooklyn Nets point guard Spencer Dinwiddie came back to life at the right time, as he almost single-handedly beat the Minnesota Timberwolves. He scored 26 points, which included a game-winning jumper in addition to dishing out nine assists. Dinwiddie has been very quiet recently, as he hasn’t scored more than 12 points in any of... Read More
Ben Simmons Scores 26 Points In Win
Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Ben Simmons dropped 26 points en route to beating the San Antonio Spurs. Over the last couple of games, Simmons has been attacking the hoop with a purpose and has seen dividends, as he got to shoot 15 times from the free throw line, though it hasn’t come without a cost, as he’s shooting... Read More
Joel Embiid Posts Double-Double Despite Injury
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid battled through a right hand injury to lead his team to a victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night. He dropped 21 points and grabbed 11 rebounds while blocking four shots. Embiid also shot 9-for-11 from the charity stripe, as the Spurs didn’t quite have the muscle to... Read More
Sam Dekker (SF/LAC) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 7% on Yahoo ANALYSIS: With Blake Griffin joining Danilo Gallinari on the bench, there is a lot of scoring opportunity to be had on the Clippers. Sam Dekker is a likely candidate to get extra minutes as the Clippers will need players to stretch the floor. Austin Rivers... Read More
Alex Len (PF/C, PHO) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Standard Leagues OWNED IN: 34% Yahoo! ANALYSIS: After sitting out on Sunday in Minnesota (DNP – CD), Alex Len saw 30 minutes of playing time against a young Bulls team shooting 6-of-10 for 13 points and snagging 18 rebounds. It was a great example of Len’s upside, however his minutes have... Read More
