Candy cane crutches might help deflect some of the sadness that accompanies injuries during the holidays, but there's no getting around the reality of some of the NBA's best players being sidelined.
Is the era of Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett, Tim Duncan and Dirk Nowitzki coming to an end, or do the ghosts of Christmas past still have stories to tell?
With 11 games on the slate, finding the right mix of value plays and high-salary players will be key Monday.
The Lakers have had their point guard corps so decimated that the injured Jordan Farmar could be a savvy pickup before he's actually healthy and playing.
The Rockets are the only team with five games next week, and with all of their injuries, owners of James Harden, Jeremy Lin, and Aaron Brooks have decisions to make.
With a three-game slate and some interesting all-defense, all-offense matchups, an unconventional contributor might be the difference maker Sunday.
The Lakers played free and loose Friday, and daily games players should probably continue to ride Xavier Henry and the Lakers.
Dirk Nowitzki is playing like a first-round fantasy player this season.
Kobe Bryant's pain tolerance may be like that of the X-Men's Wolverine, but Bryant doesn't have Wolverine's healing factor. Who gets the production Bryant leaves behind?
Michael Carter-Williams is expected to return to action Friday, but the reason the Sixers standout in daily fantasy games is because they allow other teams' players to perform great in daily leagues.
When players return early from injuries, it's a truly joyous occasion.
Michael Rathburn breaks down the key variables to consider when participating in daily fantasy basketball tournaments on FanDuel.
With just two games on the slate, it's slim pickens for good value plays.
If Giannis Antetokounmpo gets moved into the starting lineup, he could be a great value play Wednesday. Good plays at center are thin Wednesday.
A look at how you might find the so-called lightning in a bottle of daily fantasy NBA games.
Damian Lillard and Kyrie Irving face off in the battle of point guards who could care less about defense. Hopefully that leads to big points for both in daily games.
Andrew Wiggins is the player everyone thought he was, he's simply taken his time taking over the college game. By season's end, Wiggins will show why he's No. 1.