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.
There are five NBA games on Tuesday’s slate. NYK is playing the second leg of a back-to-back. As for injuries, Ben Simmons is probable. Paul George, Anfernee Simons, D’Angelo Russell, Guerschon Yabusele, Andre Drummond, Robert Williams III, Kris Murray, Chris Boucher, Jett Howard and Gary Harris are questionable. Ziaire Williams is out. Keep track of […]
January 20, 2025
And then there were four. Entering Conference Championship Weekend, here’s how DraftKings Sportsbook has the field lined up for the Super Bowl LIX Champion odds: Before last week’s games, PHI was +400, KC was +350, BUF was +550 and WAS was +2800. Man, I wrote up the Rams at +2000 but my DeLorean is in […]
January 20, 2025
UPDATE: Anthony Davis has been upgraded to probable for tonight’s game vs. Washington. Anthony Davis ($10,300) has been dealing with plantar fasciitis in his left foot, but he’s only missed three games on the season. One of those, though, was on Friday. He did return on Sunday, played 37 minutes and contributed 41 FPTS, so […]
January 20, 2025
We’ve got the Commanders vs. the Eagles and the Bills vs. the Chiefs. Two of these teams will be wallowing in grief while munching on Bon Bons in their briefs. The other two will be like a Tums commercial with no more anxiety and stomach relief. All four teams are beasts, so which defenses can […]
January 20, 2025
UPDATE: Reaves said that he plans to play on Tuesday. UPDATE: After the game JJ Redick said that Reaves banged knees with another player. With about three minutes left in Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers, Reaves landed awkwardly and exited the game. Prior to exiting, Reaves contributed 14 points, two rebounds, three assists […]
January 19, 2025
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 19, 2025
There are five NBA games on Monday’s slate. CHI and LAC are playing the second leg of a back-to-back. As for injuries, Karl-Anthony Towns, Ja Morant, Stephen Curry, Amen Thompson, Josh Hart, Bradley Beal and Rudy Gobert are questionable. Evan Mobley, Draymond Green, Donte DiVincenzo and Zaccharie Risacher are out. Keep track of all the […]
January 19, 2025
The NBA Injury Report is updated on a continual basis throughout the day. Check back for the latest NBA injury news and updates! CHI and LAC are on the second leg of a back-to-back. Today’s NBA Injury Report IN: Stephen Curry, Karl-Anthony Towns, Ja Morant, Josh Hart, Amen Thompson, Zach Edey, GG Jackson, Rudy Gobert, […]
January 19, 2025
Sepp Straka ($7,600; 146.5 FPTS) was flawless for the first three rounds of The American Express. There were no bogeys and he drained seven birdies on Thursday, eight on Friday and another eight on Saturday to head into the final round with a four-shot lead over the field. The status quo remained, as he notched […]
January 19, 2025
Stephen Curry ($9,000) tweaked his ankle late in Saturday’s game. Steve Kerr said after the game that he didn’t think the injury was serious, but Curry has officially been listed as questionable for Monday against the Boston Celtics. If Curry is unable to go, Buddy Hield ($4,700) would likely enter the starting lineup. Draymond Green […]
January 19, 2025
UPDATE: Morant is available to play Monday vs. the Timberwolves. Ja Morant ($8,400) missed Friday’s game due to foot soreness. He’s listed as questionable for Monday’s contest against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Interestingly, Taylor Jenkins changed things up on Friday. Scotty Pippen Jr. had been an auto-replacement for Morant when he’s been out. On Friday, Luke […]
January 19, 2025