First-time NBA All-Stars? These hopefuls have strong cases

On Good Word with Goodwill, Vince and Dan Woike discuss LeBron James' groin injury and the impact of accountability from JJ Redick and Markieff Morris on the Lakers' season. They also analyze the difficulty of covering Bronny James and the close MVP race between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic. Furthermore, they debate whether the Thunder or Cavaliers are more likely to reach the NBA Finals. Full Article

Wells left Monday's game against the Suns in the third quarter due to a head injury, walking to the locker room after a hard collision. The rookie second-round pick may have a concussion and could miss the remainder of the game, potentially leading to more playing time for GG Jackson and Cam Spencer. Full Article

Dallas Mavericks forward Naji Marshall showcased strong performances in recent games, contributing significantly in scoring, rebounds, assists, and steals. With increased playing time and impressive stats, Marshall is a valuable waiver wire pickup option for fantasy basketball managers in both standard and deeper leagues. Despite potential fluctuations in performance, Marshall's current contributions make him a worthwhile addition to fantasy rosters. Full Article

Monday's NBA schedule features 12 games, including a rematch between the Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder, where the Thunder are 9-point favorites. The New York Knicks face the Sacramento Kings, with the Knicks being 2.5-point road favorites. SportsLine expert Jimmie Kaylor has highlighted Alperen Sengun, Jamal Murray, and Austin Reeves as top first basket scorer prop bets for Monday's games. Full Article

Welcome to The Playlist offers weekly fantasy basketball advice on pickups and lineup decisions, highlighting top players like Andrew Nembhard, Aaron Nesmith, Ziaire Williams, Kyshawn George, and Day'Ron Sharpe for Week 18. Mid-to-late week streams include Cole Anthony, Malik Beasley, Dalton Knecht, Al Horford, and Kelly Olynyk, with a focus on maximizing production during the final week of the fantasy regular season. Managers are encouraged to make strategic roster moves based on the schedule and...