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.
After missing 14 games, Richards returned three games ago and started the last two, playing 30 and 24 minutes. Against Philadelphia, he put up 22 points, 14 rebounds, two assists, a steal and a block. Unfortunately, during Thursday’s game, he stepped on Cody Martin’s foot in the third quarter, suffering a sprained ankle. He did […]
December 6, 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 5, 2024
There are seven NBA games on Friday’s slate. CHI, GSW, SAC and SAS are playing the second leg of a back-to-back. BOS plays on Saturday. As for injuries, LeBron James, Jayson Tatum, Kristaps Porzingis, Andre Drummond and Al Horford are questionable. Austin Reaves is out. Keep track of all the pertinent injury updates at DK […]
December 5, 2024
With 6:45 left in Thursday’s game against the Sacramento Kings, Morant was guarding DeMar DeRozan on the block. DeRozan rose up for a midrange jumper and Morant contested with both arms straight up in the air. Unfortunately, he was called for a foul and then assessed a technical foul for showing emotion. That was his […]
December 5, 2024
James has played all 22 games in his 22nd season in the NBA. He is not yet officially 40 years old, as his birthday is December 30th, but James has fallen off in a bevy of statistical categories. He’s shooting 49% from the field, the lowest number since 2019. In his career, James has been […]
December 5, 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 4, 2024
There are seven NBA games on Thursday’s slate. None of the teams in action played on Wednesday. CHI, GSW, SAC and SAS all play on Friday. As for injuries, Josh Giddey, Brandon Ingram, Herbert Jones, Yves Missi, Malcolm Brogdon, Gradey Dick, Precious Achiuwa, Cameron Payne and Ty Jerome are questionable. Victor Wembanyama, Kevin Durant, LaMelo […]
December 4, 2024
The NBA Injury Report is updated on a continual basis throughout the day. Check back for the latest NBA injury news and updates! None of the teams are playing on the second night of a back-to-back. Today’s NBA Injury Report IN: Brandon Ingram, Herbert Jones, Yves Missi, Malcolm Brogdon, Ty Jerome, Gradey Dick, Josh Giddey, […]
December 4, 2024
Warriors point guard Steph Curry has been dealing with a knee issue, which caused him to miss one contest three games ago. He has now been ruled out for Thursday against the Houston Rockets due to injury management. The Warriors have a back-to-back on Thursday and Friday, with the Friday game at home against the […]
December 4, 2024
Rockets PG Fred VanVleet is questionable for Thursday’s game against the Golden State Warriors due to a right knee contusion. There’s been no mention of when the injury occurred or the severity of it. Teammate Tari Eason is out for the contest due to a concussion. VanVleet has played 45, 42, 35, and 38 minutes […]
December 4, 2024
The second time division rivals meet is usually a low-scoring affair. Detroit and Green Bay met in Week 9, with the Lions triumphing 24-14. The weather wasn’t great, though, as there was rain and wind. This game will be in the friendly dome of Ford Field instead. DraftKings Sportsbook has the total at 51.5, the […]
December 4, 2024