Joe Harris Scores 10 Points In Start

Brooklyn Nets shooting guard/small forward Joe Harris made the most of his start as he scored 10 points against the Toronto Raptors in Montreal. Harris connected on 3-for-6 shooting and was able to add five rebounds, three steals and also picked up a steal. Harris started for Allan Crabbe (ankle) who was unavailable due to […]

DeMarre Carroll is Sitting Out on Wednesday

Brooklyn Nets forward DeMarre Carroll (rest) is sitting out of Wednesday's preseason game. Ed Davis will join him on the sidelines, but it appears both players are fine. Head coach Kenny Atkinson is just giving them rest. Kenneth Faried will see some playing time and Rodions Kurucs will get more minutes as well on Wednesday.

DeMarre Carroll Just Misses Double-Double Monday Night

Brooklyn Nets small forward DeMarre Carroll had a bad shooting night against the Pistons on Monday but still ended up having a good performance, leading the team with a plus-16 rating and getting close to a double-double with nine points and nine rebounds. He missed all five attempts from deep and finished 3-for-10 overall from […]

Caris LeVert Flirts With Triple-Double In Preseason Outing

Brooklyn Nets shooting guard Caris Levert was all over the place in Monday's overtime win against the Pistons, getting close to a triple-double with 17 points, nine rebounds and eight assists. However, he also registered six turnovers in 35 minutes on the floor, so the former Michigan Wolverine has to work more on taking care […]

Jarrett Allen Close To Double-Double Versus Pistons

Brooklyn Nets center Jarrett Allen had a big game Monday night against Andre Drummond and the Pistons, recording 17 points, nine rebounds and four blocks in a 110-108 overtime win. He played 33 minutes and finished 7-for-12 from the field, nailing three of four free throws. Alles is one of the most intriguing prospects ahead […]

D'Angelo Russell Puts Up 25 Points In Overtime Win

Brooklyn Nets point guard D'Angelo Russell was the leading scorer in Monday's preseason tilt against Detroit, recording 25 points in 32 minutes. He needed 22 shots to get there, but overall his shooting wasn't all that bad as he finished 10-for-22 from the field, hitting 5-for-13 from deep. Russell didn't do much else in the […]

Rodions Kurucs Could Make Nets Rotation

Brooklyn Nets small forward Rodions Kurucs has a shot to make the rotation, according to head coach Kenny Atkinson. He was pick 40 in the Round 2 of the 2018 NBA Draft. Kurucs is athletic and has been impressive in camp so far this season. It's unclear what kind of role he would have in […]

Kent Shen's 2018 Punt Guide: Blocks Primer (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. For a primer on punting, check out the RotoBaller NBA Punt Guide, beginning here.  Today we'll be looking at punting the category of rebounds. Punt blocks is a hard strategy to play, and one that tends to play better in stronger leagues, as weaker […]

Kent Shen's 2018 Punt Guide: 3-Pointers Primer (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Updated 10/11 12:11 PM. For a primer on punting, check out the RotoBaller NBA Punt Guide, beginning here.  Today we'll be looking at punting the category of rebounds. Punt threes is one of my favorite strategies, and one that I find is pretty easy […]

Kent Shen's 2018 Punt Guide: Steals Primer (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Last Updated 10/11 12:07 PM. For a primer on punting, check out the RotoBaller NBA Punt Guide, beginning here.  Today we'll be looking at punting the category of rebounds. Punt steals is another fairly hard strategy to draft, and is a strategy reserved for […]

Kent Shen's 2018 Punt Guide: Assists Primer (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Last updated 10/11 12:07 PM. For a primer on punting, check out the RotoBaller NBA Punt Guide, beginning here.  Today we'll be looking at punting the category of rebounds. Punt Assists is probably the second most played punt strategy after punt FT%, as it's […]

Kent Shen's 2018 Punt Guide: Rebounds Primer (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. For a primer on punting, check out the RotoBaller NBA Punt Guide, beginning here.  Today we'll be looking at punting the category of rebounds. Rebounds is one of the hardest punt strategies to execute correctly, as your contrary stats (FG%, BLK) are so correlated […]

Kent Shen's 2018 Punt Guide: FT% Primer (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Updated 10/11 12:11 PM. For a primer on punting, check out the RotoBaller NBA Punt Guide, beginning here.  Today we'll be looking at punting the category of free throw percentage.   Introduction Punt FT% was the first punt strategy to really go mainstream, as […]

Kent Shen's 2018 Punt Guide: Points Primer (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. For a primer on punting, check out the RotoBaller NBA Punt Guide, beginning here.  Today we'll be looking at punting the category of free throw percentage. I mentioned in my preview piece that punt points is probably the easiest punt strategy to have success […]

Kent Shen's 2018 Punt Guide: FG% Primer (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. For a primer on punting, check out the RotoBaller NBA Punt Guide, beginning here.  Today we'll be looking at punting the category of field goal percentage. Punt FG% is definitely one of my favorite strategies, one that I have been all too happy to […]

Free Throws Mean Free Wins: NBA Picks Who Draw Contact

Basketball is built on the basics. Fundamentals make a player and great fundamentals make a great player. There is nothing more fundamental than free throws. It may not be the most exciting thing for fans to watch, especially coming from the past decade which included debacles like three-point flopping or Hack-a-Shaq. It does slow down […]

Waiver Priority and FAAB in Fantasy Basketball

Donovan Mitchell went undrafted in the majority of fantasy basketball leagues last season, and finished the season as a top 50 player. How did Mitchell end up on his owner's team? Was he added using a waiver claim? Did the owner have to spend FAAB (free agent acquisition budget) dollars to acquire him? Or, as […]

Kenneth Faried Traded To Brooklyn

The Denver Nuggets have reached an agreement with the Nets to send forwards Kenneth Faried, Darrell Arthur and a protected 2019 first-found pick to Brooklyn for guard Isaiah Whitehead. Faried appeared in only 32 games last season and has seen a gradual decline in productivity since the ‘15-‘16 season. He ended the 2018 campaign averaging […]

Ed Davis Agrees To One-Year Deal With Nets

The Brooklyn Nets have agreed to terms with former Portland Trail Blazers forward/center Ed Davis. The deal, which is slated to be for one-year at $4.4 million, will add depth to a Brooklyn team that got beat up at times in the interior last season. The veteran appeared in 78 games off of the bench […]

Joe Harris Agrees To Terms With Brooklyn

Brooklyn Nets forward Joe Harris has reached a $16 million agreement that will keep him with the team for the next two years. Harris saw an increase in productivity in his second season with the club, averaging 10.8 points over 78 games. After being tied to potential destinations such as Indiana, Denver, and Golden State, […]

Brooklyn Selects Rodions Kurucs With 40th Pick

The Brooklyn Nets have selected Spanish forward Rodions Kurucs with the 40th overall pick of the 2018 NBA Draft. Kurucs does not have much of a scouting report, as he rarely got playing time on Spain's senior team, but he has been graded as a spot-up big with stretch-four potential. Since Kurucs did not play […]

Brooklyn Selects Dzanan Musa With 29th Pick

With the 29th pick in the draft the Brooklyn Nets selected Bosnian wing man Dzanan Musa, a player many weren’t expecting to be taken in that position. The Nets have had an unconventional rebuild, and this one fits the mold of what they have been doing over the time of general manager Sean Marks' tenure […]

Dwight Howard Traded To Brooklyn

Charlotte Hornets center Dwight Howard has been traded to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for center Timofey Mozgov. In addition to acquiring Mozgov, Charlotte will also receive two second-round draft picks and cash. Howard saw a significant increase in production in his lone year as a Hornet, averaging 16.6 points, 12.5 boards and nearly two […]

Fantasy Spin: 2018 NBA Mock Draft (Part 3)

Once you get outside of the lottery, the NBA Draft becomes really hit or miss. In 2017, the 16 players picked in the first round after the lottery featured two guys who didn't play in the NBA last season, but it also produced useful fantasy players like Jarrett Allen and Kyle Kuzma. In part three […]

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson Plays Just 18 Minutes

Brooklyn Nets forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson managed to only see 18 minutes of action in a 13-point loss to the Boston Celtics. RHJ was blanked on the offensive end in this one, going 0-for-5 from the floor and only chipped in three boards, a couple of assists and a steal. RHJ finished the season horribly, averaging […]

D'Angelo Russell Quiet In Loss

Brooklyn Nets guard D'Angelo Russell played just 23 minutes in his team's 13-point loss to the Boston Celtics. Russell managed just 11 points on 5-for-12 shooting while knocking down one of five attempts from deep and managed three assists and a single steal on the night. Russell had a rather disappointing season with high hopes […]

Jarrett Allen Puts Up A Decent Line

Brooklyn Nets center Jarrett Allen was solid in just 19 minutes of action in a 110-97 loss to the Boston Celtics. Allen finished the contest making four of five shots from the floor while grabbing seven rebounds and swatting away one shot. Allen showed some great potential in his rookie season as a serviceable center […]

Caris LeVert Gets Start

Brooklyn Nets shooting guard/small forward Caris LeVert got his first start since December in his squad's 13-point loss to the Boston Celtics. LeVert did not provide his best game, going only 4-for-13 from the floor while finishing with 11 points. He added six assists with two rebounds and a smooth three steals. LeVert had some […]

Spencer Dinwiddie Ruled Out on Wednesday

Brooklyn Nets point guard Spencer Dinwiddie (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Boston Celtics. Dinwiddie will join teammates DeMarre Carroll (hip) and Joe Harris (ankle) on the sidelines in Boston on Wednesday. Caris LeVert and Nik Stauskas should benefit the most from these players being sidelined. Stauskas could be tough to […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (4/10/18): NBA DFS Lineups

This is it. The last two days of the regular season. It's been a tumultuous season and now all the takes and preconceived notions will be put to the test. DFS-ers are ready for more solidified lineups and game plans, because these past few weeks have been rough. Teams taking tanking to a different level […]