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 1, 2025
Late in Wednesday’s game against the Orlando Magic, Ivey and Cole Anthony both dove for a loose ball near the top of the key. Unfortunately, Ivey’s left leg got caught underneath Anthony’s body and got bent in an awkward position. Ivey had to be moved to the locker room on a stretcher. Prior to exiting, […]
January 1, 2025
Bilal Coulibaly played nine minutes and contributed a rebound, two assists and a block on Wednesday. Unfortunately, he went to the locker room and has now been ruled out for the remainder of the game due to a non-COVID illness. The Crown Is Yours: Sign up for DraftKings and experience the ultimate host for games and betting […]
January 1, 2025
UPDATE: McBride has been ruled out. UPDATE: McBride is questionable to play due to a hamstring issue. Jalen Brunson entered Wednesday as questionable for the game against the Utah Jazz. He was eventually ruled out and Miles McBride was announced as the Knicks’ starter. Head coach Tom Thibodeau had other ideas, though, as he made […]
January 1, 2025
UPDATE: Curry is available. Curry is questionable for Thursday’s contest against the Philadelphia 76ers with a right thumb sprain. There’s been no mention of when the injury occurred. Curry played 29 minutes on Monday while shooting 4-of-14 from the field. He has missed five games this season with the most recent coming three games ago. […]
January 1, 2025
UPDATE: Both Brown and Porzingis have been ruled out. Brown is listed as questionable for Thursday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. There’s been no mention of when the injury occurred or the severity of it. Brown only played 26 minutes on Tuesday, although that was due to the 54-point margin of victory. Boston does have […]
January 1, 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. […]
December 30, 2024
There are four NBA games on Monday’s slate. CLE and LAC are playing the second leg of a back-to-back. As for injuries, Grayson Allen is probable. Devin Booker is questionable. Ja Morant, Zach Edey, Brandon Clarke, Jake LaRavia, Jusuf Nurkic, Royce O’Neale and Santi Aldama are out. Keep track of all the pertinent injury updates […]
December 30, 2024
Booker has missed the last five games due to a groin injury. He could return to action soon, though, as he participated in 5-on-5 practice on Monday and has been upgraded to questionable for Tuesday’s contest against the Grizzlies. Ryan Dunn has started the last three games and would return to a reserve role if […]
December 30, 2024
UPDATE: LaVine plans to play on Wednesday. Bulls SG/SF Zach LaVine played 35 minutes on Saturday, but apparently had his toe stepped on during the contest. He was listed as probable for Monday’s game, but later in the afternoon was downgraded to questionable being being ruled out shortly after as the toe felt worse after […]
December 30, 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 29, 2024