Stan joined DraftKings in December of 2020. It was a glorious time, except for that whole COVID thing, when we got Madden streams and boisterous bat flips from the KBO. I was brought on board to bring some West Coast flavor. I especially love hoops, and most of my content is in that arena. When I walk along the beach, strumming my guitar, the beat that I hear is not one of crashing waves. No, it is the beat of the ball bouncing off the hardwood with highs provided by the squeaks of the sneakers. Ball is life.
Trae Young suffered a right heel contusion during Thursday’s game against the San Antonio Spurs. He went to the locker room but was able to return and finish the game. He ended up playing 37 minutes, contributing 23 points, 16 assists and three steals. He is questionable for Saturday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies, though. […]
December 20, 2024
There are three NBA games on Friday’s slate. As for injuries, Joel Embiid, Nikola Jovic, Pelle Larsson and Max Strus are questionable. Josh Richardson is doubtful. Damian Lillard, Jared McCain, Isaac Okoro and Caleb Martin are out. Keep track of all the pertinent injury updates at DK Live. On DraftKings Sportsbook, PHI is -9.5 over […]
December 19, 2024
UPDATE: Booker has been ruled out for Saturday’s contest vs. the Pistons due to groin soreness. During the first quarter of Thursday’s game against the Pacers, Booker rolled his ankle after he landed on a defender’s foot. He continued to play but went to the locker room midway through the third quarter. Booker has now […]
December 19, 2024
DraftKings, your paradise of DFS nirvana, has done it again with a new contest called NBA Starting 5. You select one point guard, one shooting guard, one small forward, one power forward, and one center. There is no salary cap. The only stipulation is that you must select players from at least two different teams. […]
December 19, 2024
UPDATE: Morant returned to the bench but is now officially questionable to return. During the third quarter of Thursday’s game against the Golden State Warriors, Morant went to the rim from the left side of court from beyond the three-point line. As he went up for a layup, he collided with a Warriors defender and […]
December 19, 2024
UPDATE: Suggs has been diagnosed with a wrist sprain and will not return. During the second quarter of Thursday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Suggs suffered an ankle injury. He played through it but was limping noticeably. He did start the second half but was removed from the game after a few minutes of […]
December 19, 2024
We are blessed with two games on Saturday. That’s usually when the cartoons are looping on the digital display. But look at this face. There is not a hint of dismay. The games are fantastic with the Texans visiting the Chiefs and the Steelers battling the Ravens. Talk about a pigskin cabaret! I am here […]
December 19, 2024
Lillard was great in Tuesday’s 97-81 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder to secure the NBA Cup title. He produced 23 points, four rebounds, four assists and a steal in 35 minutes while shooting 6-of-12 from the field, 5-of-10 from downtown, and 6-of-7 from the line. Unfortunately, he suffered a calf strain and has been […]
December 19, 2024
UPDATE: The Mavericks play the Clippers again on Saturdy and Doncic will sit this one out as well. Kyrie Irving missed Thursday’s game, but he’s off the injury report for Saturday. Doncic was magnificent during Sunday’s game against the Golden State Warriors, putting up 45 points, 11 rebounds, 13 assists, three steals and two blocks […]
December 18, 2024
There are 13 NBA games on Thursday’s slate. Keep track of all the pertinent injury updates at DK Live. On DraftKings Sportsbook, there are two double-digit favorites: BOS -15 over CHI and HOU -10.5 over NOP. There are two games within 3 points: MEM -3 over GSW and SAS -1 over ATL. There are four […]
December 18, 2024
DraftKings, your paradise of DFS nirvana, has done it again with a new contest called NBA Starting 5. You select one point guard, one shooting guard, one small forward, one power forward, and one center. There is no salary cap. The only stipulation is that you must select players from at least two different teams. […]
December 18, 2024