Welcome to the Monday NBA DFS slate. The All-Star break is in the rearview mirror, and the playoffs are on the horizon. We’re in the dog days now, with the NBA taking center stage with no baseball or football, and the Olympics being done. Hopefully, DraftKings and FanDuel will provide bigger slates for bigger opportunities.

Vaughn Dalzell breaks down the best bet for the NBA's Most improved Player Award.

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NBA scouts are hesitating about Kansas basketball guard Darryn Peterson as his frequent injury concerns continue.

The San Antonio Spurs face the Detroit Pistons Monday at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. ET.