NBA DFS News & Updates

Houston Rockets forward/center Alperen Sengun erupted for a season-high 43 points in Friday's 125-118 NBA Cup win over the Utah Jazz, adding 12 rebounds, five assists, one steal, and one block. Sengun shot 17-for-24 from the field and 8-for-12 at the line while carrying Houston's offense on a night when Kevin Durant scored 22 points on 5-for-14 shooting. He also became the third player in franchise history to post at least 40 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists while shooting 70% or better. Sengun is now averaging 23.1 points, 9.6 rebounds, and 7.6 assists, giving him one of the strongest all-around fantasy profiles at center.

Utah Jazz guard Darryn Peterson poured in a career-high 28 points on 9-for-20 shooting in Friday's 125-118 loss to the Houston Rockets. The rookie added seven rebounds, four threes, two steals, and one block while extending his streak of 20-point games to five. Peterson is averaging 24.4 points and 3.4 threes during that stretch, giving Utah another reliable scoring option in the backcourt. With Lauri Markkanen (hand) sidelined, Peterson should continue seeing enough shot volume to stay productive even with Keyonte George back in the lineup. His scoring and three-point production have given his fantasy value a noticeable lift during this run.

Miami Heat guard Davion Mitchell matched his career high with 17 assists in Friday's 133-121 NBA Cup win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Mitchell added 22 points and five rebounds while shooting 7-for-14 from the field and committing just one turnover in 39 minutes. With Klay Thompson (ankle) and Pelle Larsson (illness) unavailable, Mitchell kept Miami's offense humming as Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo scored 37 points apiece. It was Mitchell's seventh double-double of the season, already two more than he recorded last year. His playmaking remains one of the safest parts of his fantasy profile heading into Saturday's matchup with Detroit.

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Max Christie (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers due to a left ankle sprain. Christie has struggled to find much consistency this season, averaging 5.3 points and 2.9 rebounds in 18.4 minutes while shooting 33.3% from the field through 11 appearances. His playing time has also dipped recently despite starting seven games overall. If Christie is unable to suit up, Naji Marshall and Zaccharie Risacher would be among the Mavericks in line for additional wing minutes on the front end of a back-to-back.