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.
NFL Week 13 is almost in the books, pending Monday night’s matchup, but the opening odds for Week 14 are up on DraftKings Sportsbook and it’s time to give a looky-loo. No games in foreign lands. USA! USA! USA! This is the last week for byes but there are six teams getting a break: BAL, […]
December 1, 2024
With a little under 10 minutes left in the fourth quarter against the Baltimore Ravens, Dallas Goedert converted a huge 3rd-and-7 play with a nine-yard catch. Unfortunately, he looked to have injured his knee on the tackle, as he limped off the field. He is now questionable to return. The Crown Is Yours: Sign up for […]
December 1, 2024
UPDATE: Hill may be done for the season with a knee injury. During the fourth quarter of Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Rams, Hill took a carry out of the backfield and rushed toward the left side of the line. Unfortunately, two Rams defenders tackled him down low, causing an injury to his left […]
December 1, 2024
During the third quarter of Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Rashod Bateman limped off the field. There’s been no indication of how the injury occurred or the severity of it, but Bateman has now been ruled out for the remainder of the game. Prior to exiting, Bateman did not receive a target and was […]
December 1, 2024
During the second quarter of Sunday’s game against the Orlando Magic, Ben Simmons suffered a knee contusion and will not return to the game. There’s been no mention of when the injury occured or the severity of it. Prior to exiting, Simmons contributed two rebounds, five assists and a steal in 12 minutes. The Crown […]
December 1, 2024
UPDATE: Toppin has returned to the game. In the third quarter of Sunday’s game against the Grizzlies, Obi Toppin threw down a dunk but injured his ankle after getting pushed in the air and landing awkwardly. He remained in the game for a few possessions but then exited and is now questionable to return. Prior […]
December 1, 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. […]
November 29, 2024
UPDATE: Reaves has entered the game with 6:13 left in the third quarter. UPDATE: Reaves has returned to the bench with around 7:30 left in the third quarter. UPDATE: Reaves is not starting the second half, as he remains in the locker room. With around three minutes left in the second quarter of Friday’s game […]
November 29, 2024
Celtics guard Derrick White is doubtful to return to Friday’s game against the Chicago Bulls due to a sore right foot. There’s been no mention thus far of when the injury occurred or the severity of it. Prior to exiting, White contributed 16 points, six rebounds, four assists and a steal in 24 minutes. Boston […]
November 29, 2024
Beal missed five games a few weeks ago due to a calf contusion. In his return to action, he played 28 minutes. On Wednesday, which was the second leg of a back-to-back, Beal played 27 minutes but exited early due to spraining his ankle. On Friday, Mike Budenholzer said that Beal is probable for Saturday, […]
November 29, 2024
During Tuesday’s game against the San Antonio Spurs, Markkanen bumped knees with Victor Wembanyama and looked to be in severe pain. He had to be helped off the floor and the initial thought was that he’d miss a few games. Thankfully, the diagnosis was only a knee contusion, but he ended up missing Wednesday’s game […]
November 29, 2024