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Last time the Raptors faced the Nets, Pascal Siakam had 37 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists. There are 11 games on the schedule Friday, including a matchup between the Heat and Celtics, who just played each other Tuesday. Let’s highlight some players to consider for your Yahoo lineups, as well as a few to possibly avoid. Guards Devin Booker, Suns vs. Rockets ($44): Booker couldn’t have looked any better in his last outing with 51 points against the Bulls. He shot 20-for-25 from the… Source link

Luka Doncic should be designated as the Megastar. After playing 13 games Wednesday, the NBA only brings one game to the table Thursday with the Pistons hosting the Mavericks. It should be fun to watch Luka Doncic take on a team that has the second-worst defensive rating in the league. He demolished the Warriors in his last game Tuesday, posting 41 points, 12 rebounds, 12 assists, four steals and a block across 39 minutes. Let’s dig into Yahoo’s single-game contest and discuss some… Source link

Keldon Johnson is a forward to watch on Wednesday night, averaging 20.4 points and 3.1 triples per game. Wednesday brings a loaded schedule in the NBA. There will be 26 teams in action, leaving us with some exciting matchups. In the Eastern Conference, the red-hot Celtics will host the Heat, who have been battling injuries for much of the season. The Cavaliers will take on the 76ers, with both teams expected to be without key players. In the Western Conference, the Grizzlies will travel to… Source link

FantasyPros has Mavericks guard Luka Doncic as a must play for Yahoo DFS lineups for Tuesday. Building the best DFS lineups for Cash and GPP contests is all about identifying the best ways to utilize your available budget by comparing projections to prices. Luckily, FantasyPros offers a complete suite of DFS tools, including DFS Cheat Sheets, a DFS Lineup Optimizer, and more. Below is today’s Yahoo DFS Optimal Lineup using the FantasyPros DFS Lineup Optimizer tool. This is… Source link

On Giving Tuesday, known as “the biggest celebration of generosity” that is celebrating its 10th anniversary, Google Pixel announced that they will be contributing $1 million to the NBA Foundation. This donation is the largest for the Foundation to date from an NBA partner.  Similar to the NBA Foundation, Google Pixel has had a history of supporting Historically Black colleges and universities. The partnership between Google Pixel and the NBA dates back to 2021, when Google Pixel was… Source link

Suns guard Devin Booker is averaging 26.4 points, 6.6 rebounds and 6.3 assists per game in his last eight games. The NBA starts off the week with 10 games on Monday. Not only are there many injuries that will impact the slate, but we also need to be on the lookout for potential rest days for players. The Hawks, 76ers, Timberwolves, Celtics, Magic, Nets, Cavaliers and Pacers will all be playing the second game of back-to-back sets. The Nets will be facing the struggling Magic, so they are one… Source link

Andre Drummond is averaging 8.6 rebounds per game this season. Despite Thanksgiving being in our rearview mirror, stuffing is still on the menu. Specifically, it’s time to serve up some “stat stuffers” still available in most Yahoo leagues and can help fantasy basketball managers in specific categories. Rebounds John Konchar, Memphis Grizzlies (57% available) Konchar is one of the best rebounding guards in the league. The problem has been he wasn’t getting enough minutes at the… Source link

The Jayson Tatum-Jaylen Brown duo is one to watch on Friday as the Celtics host the Kings. The NBA returns Friday with a packed 14-game schedule. One of the more intriguing matchups will feature the Celtics hosting the surging Kings. A battle between two tough defensive teams will take place when the Cavs face off with the Bucks. The Bulls, who defeated the Celtics and Bucks in consecutive games, will continue their current road trip in OKC. The Warriors will also be in action at home… Source link

Alongside Tyrese Haliburton, Terry Rozier is a guard to watch during Wednesday night’s slate. Twenty-four teams play Wednesday, and the 12-game slate features some fast-paced matchups with high projected totals. At least one of our selections will come from these games. We’ll also do our best to avoid the premier players and focus away from obvious adds for the slate, like Luka Doncic ($57) and Giannis Antetokounmpo ($60). GUARDS Tyrese Haliburton, IND ($41) vs. MIN Terry Rozier,… Source link

Domantas Sabonis and the Sacramento Kings own the longest win streak in the league at 6 games in a row. Building the best DFS lineups for Cash and GPP contests is all about identifying the best ways to utilize your available budget by comparing projections to prices. Luckily, FantasyPros offers a complete suite of DFS tools, including DFS Cheat Sheets, a DFS Lineup Optimizer, and more. Below is today’s Yahoo DFS Optimal Lineup using the FantasyPros DFS Lineup Optimizer tool. This is… Source link