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.
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. […]
January 5, 2025
Matsuyama ($9,600; 181.5 FPTS) was on-point all week in Hawaii to nab the first PGA tournament of the year and 11th of his career. After Thurday’s first round, Matsuyama was one stroke off the lead. On Friday, he took sole possession of first with an eight-under 65, the same score he shot on Thursday. Matsuyama […]
January 5, 2025
Jonathan Kuminga sprained his right ankle late during Saturday’s game, landing awkwardly after trying to block a shot. During the postgame press conference, Steve Kerr said that the injury was “significant.” On Sunday, it was announced that Kuminga will be re-evaluated in three weeks. Kuminga’s game began to flourish since coming off the bench. Over […]
January 5, 2025
UPDATE: Towns has been ruled out. Jericho Sims gets the start but Precious Achiuwa will likely be the more fantasy-relevant player. Karl-Anthony Towns suffered a knee injury with 96 seconds left in Saturday’s game against the Bulls and is questionable for Monday’s game against the Magic. The Knicks center went up for a dunk but […]
January 5, 2025
Matsuyama ($9,600; 101 FPTS) was in excellent position after Thursday’s first round, shooting a 65, one shot off the lead. On Friday, he went eight-under once again and leads The Sentry by one stroke heading into the weekend. It was a bogey-free round for Matsuyma, as he drained four birdies on the front and back […]
January 3, 2025
Curry has been dealing with a knee issue and will sit the first game of a Saturday/Sunday back-to-back with the Grizzlies. Sunday’s game is against the Kings at home. Buddy Hield will likely get the start, but he only received 22 minutes in the last game Curry missed. The Crown Is Yours: Sign up for DraftKings and […]
January 3, 2025
UPDATE: Suggs will not return to Friday’s game with back spasms. Cole Anthony started the second half for Suggs. With 3:14 left in the second quarter of Friday’s game against the Toronto Raptors, Magic guard Jalen Suggs darted into a passing lane to try and get a steal. Unfortunately, Suggs immediately grabbed at his back […]
January 3, 2025
Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler and GM Pat Riley have been eyeing each for quite some time… and not in the romantic way, especially after Riley admonished Butler during last season’s playoffs with by telling his star to “shut up and play.” Butler has a player option for next season at $52.4 million, but he’s […]
January 3, 2025
Jabari Smith Jr. fractured his left hand during shootaround on Friday. There’s been no mention of how the injury occurred. Smith will be out out four-to-eight weeks. Smith hasn’t been great this season, as his scoring, rebounding and assist numbers have decreased from last year. The blocks have seen a slight uptick, though. That said, […]
January 3, 2025
During Tuesday’s game, Suns SG Bradley Beal fell hard on his hip and did not return to the game. He played just 12 minutes. He was a limited participant during Thursday’s practice, but he is officially designated as questionable for Saturday’s game against the Indiana Pacers. Grayson Allen or Ryan Dunn could enter the starting […]
January 3, 2025
Kyrie Irving missed Monday’s game due to shoulder soreness. He returned for Wednesday’s contest and played 37 minutes, contributing 16 points, seven rebounds, two assists, three steals and two blocks. He has been ruled out for Friday’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers due to an illness. Spencer Dinwiddie should get the start for Irving. On […]
January 3, 2025