NBA DFS Picks: Yahoo Plays and Strategy for Sunday, February 4

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This is the first Sunday without football in months, and it’s a great opportunity for the NBA to shine. That’s why we have nine games in total, with seven making up the main slate starting at 6 p.m. EST. What makes this challenging is the numerous potential blowouts. Boston, Oklahoma City and Denver all come … Read more

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Fantasy Basketball Pickups: Brandin Podziemski is back on the radar

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Warriors rookie guard Brandin Podziemski (32% rostered, Yahoo) has been a pleasant surprise, averaging 9.5 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 0.9 steals, and 1.2 3-pointers in 25.5 minutes per game. Injuries have pushed him into Steve Kerr’s rotation, and he’s taken advantage of his opportunities. Podziemski played 39 minutes off the bench in Saturday’s 141-134 … Read more

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Scouting takeaways: Which players shined brightest in latest UNC-Duke clash?

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North Carolina forward Armando Bacot (5) and the fans celebrate after he dunked in the final moments as Duke center Kyle Filipowski (30) walks away during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward) Duke-North Carolina, the biggest rivalry in college basketball, took … Read more

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Fantasy Basketball Week 16 Schedule Breakdown

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Trade deadline week is finally here, with teams having until 3 PM Eastern on February 8 to finalize those transactions. While there’s always the buyout market to consider after the deadline, this week tends to force fantasy managers to make even more adjustments on the fly than usual. Also, this is Super Bowl week, meaning … Read more

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Memphis takes on Boston, aims to end 4-game skid

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Memphis Grizzlies (18-31, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (37-12, first in the Eastern Conference) Boston; Sunday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Memphis looks to end its four-game skid with a win over Boston. The Celtics are 22-3 in home games. Boston is ninth in the Eastern Conference with 25.8 assists per game … Read more

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Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wired, Week 15: Don’t let Ayo pass you by-o

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by Zak Hanshew, Rotoworld It’s been another exciting week in the Association! Injuries continue to pile up, but we’ve got you covered with the best fantasy basketball adds and drops of Week 15! The format for this article will feature players who are “tired” and those who are “wired.” Tired players are those worth adding off the … Read more

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As 76ers hold their breath on Joel Embiid, so do fantasy basketball managers

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Fantasy basketball managers who have reigning MVP Joel Embiid received disparaging news on Thursday night, as Embiid’s been diagnosed with a meniscus injury in his left knee. While reports and imaging results have been murky, the fact remains that Embiid will be out through at least the weekend and likely much longer as he and … Read more

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Fantasy Basketball First of the Month: Which NBA rookies will make the biggest impact after trade deadline?

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It’s the first of the month, and it’s time to do a temperature check on the rookies. Now that we’re in Week 15, there’s been some movement up and down the first-year ladder. Rather than belabor relishing the two phenoms of the 2023 class who are cruising to second-round value in most leagues (Victor Wembanyama … Read more

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Yahoo DFS Basketball: Who to Play, Who to Avoid for Wednesday 1/31

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We have our typically robust midweek slate on tap, as there are 10 games on the docket. It shapes up as a particularly interesting night for DFS purposes, as there are some key injuries opening up plenty of value options that will be popular yet very viable for cost-saving purposes. As customary, we’ll highlight multiple … Read more

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49ers receive standing ovation as stars sit courtside for Dubs-76ers

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49ers receive standing ovation as stars sit courtside for Dubs-76ers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area It has been a whirlwind couple of days for the 49ers after they won their second NFC title in five seasons Sunday at Levi’s Stadium, and what better way to celebrate than with some Warriors basketball? A handful … Read more

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