Daily Fantasy NBA News and Injury Updates - 12/18/17 Now’s your chance to get DFSR PRO, which will give you access to our NBA optimizer, our NFL Optimizer, and our new player lab! Get started for free by clicking the button below. START YOUR FREE TRIAL NOW! First time with NBA or NFL? Be sure to read our free NBA and NFL Ebooks on building lineups, general strategy and more. We've got you completely covered. What We Know Joel Embiid and Trevor Booker have been ruled out against the Bulls Embiid is obviously the biggest shot-taker on this offense, so his absence is felt everywhere. Aside from the entire starting lineup getting a couple extra shots, Richaun Holmes and Amir Johnson will pick up extended minutes and are in play in all formats. Trevor Booker would the other guy to get minutes, but he's out too, so Johnson and Holmes will see 5 to 7 minutes extra on top of the bonus they are already getting with JoJo out. Against a Bulls interior that doesn't intimidate a fly, there are in play everywhere. ben Simons, J.J. Redick, and Robert Covington all see an uptick in usage and are viable plays, but not musts. Lou Williams and Wesley Johnson have been ruled out with a sprained ankle Sweet Lou has been the main scorer for this team with Blake Griffin out, so it'll be interesting to see how this goes. They will get Austin Rivers back and we know he likes to shoot, so it's interesting. Wesley Johnson is another guy who gets minutes and will have to be replaced by some very cheap guys. Sam Dekker and C.J. Williams will both see over 25 minutes, but it is against the Spurs. Nobody is a must against the Spurs, but there's some concrete value on this Clippers team. I will have some exposure in cash games, but doubt the upside with the match-up. Steven Adams is out vs the Nuggets with a concussion Steven Adams is obviously a huge piece of this team. So much so that he doesn't even have a backup. Dakari Johnson saw only 14 minutes last time Adams was out and you can't trust him anywhere. Patterson and Grant both saw under 25 minutes as well, so I'll be staying away. Carmelo Anthony, Russell Westbrook, and Paul George will all see a few extra shots and are solidified into minutes as the Thunder will likely go small. Rudy Gobert and Derrick Favors have been ruled out against the Rockets These guys are the only ones with much skill in the Utah frontcourt, so there's going to be some issues. For one, James Harden is going to...

Daily Fantasy NBA Basketball Picks for FanDuel and DraftKings - 12/18/17 Now’s your chance to get DFSR PRO, which will give you access to our NBA optimizer, our NFL Optimizer, and our new player lab! Get started for free by clicking the button below. START YOUR FREE TRIAL NOW! First time with NBA or NFL? Be sure to read our free NBA and NFL Ebooks on building lineups, general strategy and more. We've got you completely covered. Point guard Russell Westbrook FD - $11300 DK - $11200 Opponent - DEN Proj Pts FD - 56.07 DK - 59.17 It's good to be back after a fun Sunday NBA slate and a whole lot of important football. We now jump into a 10-game Monday slate that is packed full of action. We kick it off with the guy in this spot most often, Russell Westbrook. Westbrook has been showing flashes of his 2016-self and even hit 71 fantasy points 2 games ago. His usage is only down 2% and he's shooting as much as ever. He now gets a match-up with a Denver Nuggets squad that doesn't play any defense. The Nuggets currently rank dead last in basketball against PG's, allowing 49.7  FPPG. Jamal Murray is a slightly bad defender,  but the real issues come in him having no help at the rim. Westbrook is going to get past any PG in the league, so it really matters about who he sees at the rim and how well the opposing team can cover passing lanes. Denver is atrocious against both and has no chance to stop Westbrook. The Thunder will also be without Steven Adams, so Westbrook should be stepping up his scoring numbers here. Vegas hasn't dropped a line yet, but I'd the total to come in around 225 with a spread bigger than 4 or 5. Westbrook is still cheaper than he ever was last year and has the same upside. His floor is 50 here and is a guy I'll have spread across all formats. Kris Dunn FD - $7500 DK - $6800 Opponent - PHI Proj Pts FD - 33.78 DK - 33.04 Let's move down from the obvious spendy option in Russ to a mid-priced Kris Dunn at home in Chicago. The Bulls will host the 76ers in what will end up as one of the more popular DFS games on the slate. A lot of the action is going to come with the injured big men, but let's get some exposure on the perimeter. Kris Dunn has been one of the more impressive players on the entire season and is solidifying himself as a guy who has all-star ability. Remember, he was drafted 4th...

Daily Fantasy NBA News and Injury Updates - 12/16/17 Now’s your chance to get DFSR PRO, which will give you access to our NBA optimizer, our NFL Optimizer, and our new player lab! Get started for free by clicking the button below. START YOUR FREE TRIAL NOW! First time with NBA or NFL? Be sure to read our free NBA and NFL Ebooks on building lineups, general strategy and more. We've got you completely covered. What We Know Austin Rivers and Milos Teodosic have both been ruled out This is kind of weird. With Austin Rivers already ruled out with a concussion, the Clippers will rest Milos Teodosic tonight and play him tomorrow. I guess it's better than him getting hurt again and not being around. It just seems to me like he should probably be out for another week if he can't play after seeing 25 minutes 2 days ago. Anyway, let's look at who benefits with all these minutes at PG gone. Juwan Evans has been seeing some minutes and will likely slide into the starting lineup and see 25+, at least. Sindarius Thornwell and C.J. Williams will also get some minutes and shots, but neither intrigue me against the Wizards. Once we can confirm that Evans is getting the start, you can plug him in as a top value option of the day. Lou Will is an even better play than he was and a viable target in all formats. What We're Waiting to Know Tyreke Evans is questionable to play against the Hawks With Evans out last game, the Grizzlies did a solid job of spreading his minutes around. The real benefit is where the usage goes. Andrew Harrison put up 35 fantasy points in 30 minutes against the Wizards and had the ball in his hands a ton. Chalmers, Ennis, and McLemore will get the rest, but I don't have much interest. Gasol may also see 4 or 5 extra shots in a stellar match-up with Atlanta.If Evans plays, Gasol is the only guy I will have exposure to on this squad. Lauri Markkanen is questionable to return from his back injury The Bulls have been rightfully cautious with Markkanen, and I'm glad. It's allowed Bobby Portis and Nikola Mirotic to have some fun. I don't know if I'm in the small minority here, but I think the Bulls are a top 4 team in the east by next season. Kriss Dunn is a future all-star at PG. Markkanen, Mirotic, and Portis are all guy who have similar upside as dominant 4's in this league. Then you get to some very solid role players in Justin Holiday, Jerian Grant, and David Nwaba. Let's not...

Daily Fantasy NBA Basketball Picks for FanDuel and DraftKings - 12/15/17 Now’s your chance to get DFSR PRO, which will give you access to our NBA optimizer, our NFL Optimizer, and our new player lab! Get started for free by clicking the button below. START YOUR FREE TRIAL NOW! First time with NBA or NFL? Be sure to read our free NBA and NFL Ebooks on building lineups, general strategy and more. We've got you completely covered. Point guard Russell Westbrook FD - $10900 DK - $11400 Opponent - PHI Proj Pts FD - 54.06 DK - 57.35 I know, you're shocked. It's very satisfying that we have close to 2016 Russell Westbrook in the building nowadays, as it's absolutely one of my guilty pleasures as a basketball fan to watch him dominate like he can. He ho-hummed himself to another triple double last game and maintained his 50 FP baseline. He now gets a very friendly and fun match-up with a 76ers squad that may elect to keep this fast. Vegas hasn't dropped a line yet, but I expect high and tight. The 76ers rank 9th worst against PG's, but it's tough to think any of these guys have a shot at containing Westbrook. Simmons may end up moving over, but he's certainly not fast enough and it would just cause match-up nightmares elsewhere. Westbrook is going to dominate this defense and should be in line for another 50-60 fantasy points. His price is down a bit and I like him a lot in cash games. I'll have him in tournaments where I have more exposure to this game, which is a lot of places. Rajon Rondo FD - $6000 DK - $6100 Opponent - DEN Proj Pts FD - 34.13 DK - 34.41 Rondo only saw 18 minutes last game, which I actually love. He was on a crash course for injury with extended minutes in a few straight and needed to pump his brakes. He did just that and should be good to go tonight for around 28-32. It's all he really needs at this price in a match-up with a pitiful Nuggets defense. They are the leagues worst team against PG's, allowing over 50 FPPG. Rondo is probably better suited for cash games as he's very likely to fall within 25-40 fantasy points. I don't mind him in tournaments, but would feel the need to pair him with a few guys we'll touch on later. Rondo put up a triple-double in his last real game and is proving to be an integral part of this Pelicans team. They need it with such gaping holes on the perimeter. Rondo is still underpriced and a viable way to go...

Daily Fantasy NBA News and Injury Updates - 12/14/17 Now’s your chance to get DFSR PRO, which will give you access to our NBA optimizer, our NFL Optimizer, and our new player lab! Get started for free by clicking the button below. START YOUR FREE TRIAL NOW! First time with NBA or NFL? Be sure to read our free NBA and NFL Ebooks on building lineups, general strategy and more. We've got you completely covered. What We Know John Collins is probable to return from injury Tyler Cavanaugh and Ersan Ilyasova have been getting minutes and have been solid targets for the better part of 2 weeks. They will now fade back into obscurity with a group of guys too big to deal with. Collins won't see a full complement of minutes and is off my radar against a somewhat stingy Pistons interior. Draymond Green has been ruled out against the Mavericks Draymond Green has been phenomenal with Stephen Curry out, putting up 56 in each of his last 2 games. Those were in-between a pair of 0's because of the same injury as tonight. With him out, Jordan Bell will see 20+ minutes and is a great play against a stiff Mavericks interior. Kevin Durant may also pick up 4 or 5 extra shots and be an even better play than he already is. What We're Waiting to Know Dwyane Wade is questionable to play against the Lakers I don't know if this news really makes or breaks anyone, but it matters. Korver and J.R. Smith would both have 20-minute floors against a Lakers team that can be susceptible to shooters. Jeff Green may also see extended run, but he could always see 10 minutes off the bench. LeBron is a phenomenal play either way and sees a minuscule change to his usage with this news. Allen Crabbe is questionable to play against the Knicks Allen Crabbe isn't a guy we really pay attention to in terms of DFS, but he takes up 30 minutes a night. If he misses, DeMarre Carroll and Caris LeVert will both see extra minutes and a few shots. I have interest in both in a game against the Knicks that should stay relatively close. Crabbe is a guy I'll ignore if he plays. Every Lineup...