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NBA: Memphis Grizzlies at Indiana Pacers
Fantasy Basketball Pickups: Andrew Nembhard shines in extended run
The Pacers played without Tyrese Haliburton and T.J. McConnell, opening things up even more for Nembhard.
NBA: Milwaukee Bucks-Press Conference
Fantasy Basketball Week 15 Schedule Breakdown
Week 15 is Doc Rivers’ first full week as Bucks head coach, and Ben Simmons could make his long-awaited return.
Indiana Pacers v Sacramento Kings
Fantasy Basketball Pickups: That’s T.J. McConnell’s music
The Pacers’ backup point guard stepped up his production with Tyrese Haliburton sidelined by a hamstring injury.
NBA: Charlotte Hornets at Phoenix Suns
Fantasy Impact: Heat acquire Terry Rozier
The Heat have reportedly made an upgrade on the perimeter, acquiring Rozier from the struggling Hornets.
NBA: Minnesota Timberwolves at Detroit Pistons
Fantasy Basketball Pickups: Is Beef Stew back?
Isaiah Stewart and Sam Merrill were two of Monday’s top fantasy pickups.
NBA: Houston Rockets at New York Knicks
Fantasy Basketball Pickups: Amen Thompson thrives
The Rockets rookie had a career night in Sunday’s loss to the Celtics, filling in admirably for Fred VanVleet.
NBA: Boston Celtics at Toronto Raptors
Fantasy Basketball Week 14 Schedule Breakdown
All 30 teams will play at least three games during Week 14 as the NBA passes the official halfway point of the regular season.
NBA: Charlotte Hornets at San Antonio Spurs
Fantasy Basketball Pickups: Brandon Miller shines vs. Spurs
Miller hasn’t been a great fantasy option this season, but he was excellent in Charlotte’s win over San Antonio.
NBA: Oklahoma City Thunder at Los Angeles Clippers
Fantasy Basketball Pickups: Time to add Mason Plumlee?
The Clippers played their first game without injured starter Ivica Zubac, and both replacements were productive on Tuesday.
NBA: New Orleans Pelicans at Dallas Mavericks
Fantasy Basketball Pickups: Jordan Hawkins goes off
The Pelicans were down four key contributors, opening the door for Hawkins, Dyson Daniels, and Jose Alvarado to take on expanded roles.
Dallas Mavericks v Phoenix Suns
Fantasy Basketball Week 13 Schedule Breakdown
An 11-game Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day slate kicks things off in Week 13.
NBA: Memphis Grizzlies at Dallas Mavericks
Fantasy Basketball Pickups: Streaming in Memphis
The Grizzlies won in Dallas despite playing without Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr., and a few streaming options emerged.
NBA: Washington Wizards at Cleveland Cavaliers
Fantasy Basketball Week 12 Schedule Breakdown
Week 12 includes a game in Paris, and ten teams finishing their schedules for the week with a back-to-back.
NBA: Portland Trail Blazers at Dallas Mavericks
Fantasy Basketball Pickups: Josh Green and Jaden Hardy benefit from absences
While blowouts inflated a few stat lines on Friday, there were some legitimate fantasy adds to be found.
NBA: Orlando Magic at Boston Celtics
Basketball Pickups: Is it ‘Goga Time’ in Orlando?
Goga Bitadze remained in the Magic starting lineup for a second consecutive game and played well against the Warriors.
NBA: Portland Trail Blazers at Golden State Warriors
Basketball Pickups: Add Trayce Jackson-Davis
The Warriors rookie made his first career start on Saturday and played a productive 29 minutes against the Mavericks.
NBA: New York Knicks at Orlando Magic
Fantasy Basketball Week 11 Schedule Breakdown
Week 11 features a 14-game bonanza on Friday and a lot of injury questions as the calendar flips to 2024.
NBA: Utah Jazz at Toronto Raptors
Fantasy Impact: Knicks acquire OG Anunoby
The Knicks are sending RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, and a draft pick to Toronto in exchange for Anunoby, Precious Achiuwa, and Malachi Flynn.
NBA: Memphis Grizzlies at Denver Nuggets
Basketball Pickups: Peyton Watson steps up
Starting for the injured Aaron Gordon, Watson had one of the best games of his career and is worth streaming, especially in deep leagues.
NBA: Golden State Warriors at Denver Nuggets
Basketball Pickups: Dario Saric still has value
Saric, Grayson Allen, and Kelly Oubre Jr. were among Monday’s top pickups.
NBA: Los Angeles Lakers at Minnesota Timberwolves
Fantasy Basketball Week 10 Schedule Breakdown
Week 10 begins with Christmas Day, the lightest day of the week, with five games on the schedule.
NBA: Utah Jazz at Detroit Pistons
Basketball Pickups: Kelly Olynyk torments Detroit
Olynyk and Rui Hachimura are two pickups who performed well on Thursday as injury replacements.
NBA: Memphis Grizzlies Ja Morant Press Conference
Fantasy Basketball Week 9 Schedule Breakdown
Ja Morant makes his season debut, and the Suns once again have to account for the absence of Bradley Beal.
NBA: New York Knicks at Phoenix Suns
Basketball Pickups: Grayson Allen’s back on the map
Allen was the Suns’ fifth starter on Friday, and Bradley Beal’s ankle sprain likely enhances his fantasy value in the short term.
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