Nets Acquire Dante Cunningham At Deadline
The Brooklyn Nets have agreed to a deal that sends guard/forward Rashad Vaughn to New Orleans in exchange for forward Dante Cunningham. Vaughn has been traded for the second time this week but probably won't see much playing time in New Orleans. He won't see enough time on the court to own him in any […]
NBA Waiver Wire: Standard League Adds for Week 17
By the time you read this, your favorite fantasy basketball player may be suiting up for another team. The trade deadline is here in the NBA and while stars are moved and other players roles are massaged, there will be other--younger--players whose responsibilities increase. Whether it's the front office wanting to see what kind of […]
Jarrett Allen Records Double-Double In Loss To Pistons
Brooklyn Nets center Jarrett Allen had the best game of his young career despite a loss to the Pistons. Allen posted a double-double, scoring 13 points, grabbing 14 rebounds, droppinh six dimes and chipping in with two blocks defensively. Allen has really come on as of late and the strong play isn’t going unnoticed. He […]
Allen Crabbe Goes Off For 34 Points
Brooklyn Nets shooting guard Allen Crabbe exploded on Wednesday night to the tune of 34 points in a loss to the red-hot Detroit Pistons. Wednesday night was a display of what Crabbe is capable of when he gets going and a prime reason why he is making $17 million this season. Unfortunately for the Nets, Crabbe […]
Quincy Acy Out Wednesday
Brooklyn Nets forward/center Quincy Acy (finger) has been downgraded to out Wednesday night against the Detroit Pistons. Acy will miss his second consecutive game with a sprained finger after being ruled questionable coming into the contest. DeMarre Carroll will move over to power forward while Joe Harris gets the spot start again. Harris is set […]
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson and Caris LeVert Ruled Out
Brooklyn Nets forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (groin) and guard Caris LeVert (knee, concussion) have been ruled out of Wednesday's contest against the Detroit Pistons. Quincy Acy (finger) is questionable and could be in danger of joining his teammates on the sidelines. Joe Harris should be looking at another start and heavy minutes coming his way. Both […]
Quincy Acy is Questionable on Wednesday
Brooklyn Nets forward/center Quincy Acy (finger) is questionable to play against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday. Acy sat out of Tuesday's game, which resulted in DeMarre Carroll moving to power forward and Joe Harris starting at small forward. It'll likely be the same again if Acy is forced out of action on Wednesday. Harris could […]
Jahlil Okafor Scores 15 Points Tuesday Night
Brooklyn Nets center Jahlil Okafor had yet another big showing on the offensive side of the floor in 25 minutes of playing time Tuesday night. Okafor was able to score 15 points on seven of nine shooting, which shows the offensive talent and efficiency the young third-year big man out of Duke possesses. After being benched […]
DeMarre Carroll Paces Nets In Loss To Houston
Brooklyn Nets small forward DeMarre Carroll had a big night in what was a game many expected the Houston Rockets to win with relative ease. Carroll had 21 points to lead the Nets in scoring, and although his preference might be to stay in the Big Apple, he may be playing his way into a trade. […]
Jarrett Allen Continues Breakout Against Rockets
Brooklyn Nets center Jarrett Allen's strong play continues, as he had another strong performance against a solid defensive center in Clint Capela. Allen has been known for his defense, but his scoring ability is really starting to flourish over the last handful of games for the evolving big man. Allen has scored in double-digit points […]
Spencer Dinwiddie Nearly Has Double-Double Tuesday
Brooklyn Nets point guard Spencer Dinwiddie had another strong game as he continues to blossom in his breakout season. Dinwiddie nearly had another double-double, which is beginning to become a trend for the young guard. Tuesday night, Dinwiddie scored 18 points and supplied nine assists in what was a highly competitive game against one of […]
NBA Waiver Wire Rankings for Week 17
Welcome to our Week 17 waiver wire rankings for all of you fantasy basketball owners. There's always an opportunity on the waiver wire for your fantasy basketball teams. Consider this your weekly quick-hit list of 8-to-10 players to consider off the waiver wire. Keep an eye out for more in-depth waiver wire analysis and columns […]
Tyler Zeller Expected to Play Tuesday
Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Tyler Zeller is expected to play against the New York Knicks on Tuesday. The Nets traded Zeller in exchange for Rashad Vaughn and a future second-round pick. Head coach Joe Prunty said Zeller will likely debut Tuesday, but both Vaughn and Zeller must pass their physicals before game time. Zeller will see […]
FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (2/6/18): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice
For the second consecutive week, the Tuesday slate will be busier than usual. Unfortunately, that doesn't necessarily mean there are a lot of obvious value propositions. While news throughout the day may change that, many injury fill-ins have had their prices hiked to a point where they are no longer standout options. Tyler Ulis stands […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (2/6/18): NBA DFS Lineups
Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers. We get another great Tuesday slate with eight games including some awesome, fast-paced matchups. We don't have all of the totals as of writing this early Tuesday morning, but we have enough to know that there should be plenty to target. As always, expect some injury news to change things up throughout […]
NBA Waiver Wire: Shallow League Adds for Week 17
It's Week 17 – We're a few weeks away from fantasy playoffs, and the injuries keep piling up around the league. Working the waiver wire successfully in these next few weeks are key to making a strong run in the postseason. Here are some interesting adds that can help you with your season goals. This […]
Week 17 Fantasy Basketball - Waiver Wire and Buy/Sell
Happy Super Bowl Sunday everyone. This week's column will be shorter than usual, with the anticipation of Super Bowl Sunday and my recent schedule. One quick reminder for this upcoming week: With the Thursday trading deadline looming, you should be saving your weekly adds up until Thursday, especially if your league has a limit on […]
Jarrett Allen Continues Strong Play Against Bucks
Brooklyn Nets center Jarrett Allen continues to breakout as he approaches the midway point of his rookie season. Allen, who possess freakish length and athletic combination to go along with a Ben Wallace type afro is starting to blossom into one of the better rookies in the league. Coming out of Texas where he played […]
Spencer Dinwiddie Flirts With Double-Double Sunday
Brooklyn Nets point guard Spencer Dinwiddie flirted with a double-double in a Super Bowl Sunday matinee in Milwaukee. Dinwiddie continues to be the catalyst for the Nets offense and despite falling one point short of another double-double he was still strong in his effort. Dinwiddie is the league leader in assist-to-turnover ratio and he padded […]
FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (2/4/18): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice
Before you settle in for the big game, why not throw a few lineups in this early afternoon slate? Nothing like a little sweat before switching over to football. We have five games on the board in this slate that will begin at Noon - and they're Not a whole lot to dissect from Vegas […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (2/4/18): NBA DFS Lineups
Are you guys crazy? You know today is Super Bowl party day, right? The NBA opted to have a small early slate, so everyone can watch basketball up until it's time to watch the Super Bowl. I don't really like the Patriots and I can't stand the Eagles, so this is a rough Sunday for […]
NBA DFS Weekend Dumpster Dive for Week 16
On this edition of the Weekend NBA DFS Dumpster-Dive, we will focus on two under-the-radar games that offer a lot of fantasy upside, including scrubs and low cost players that should consider playability in your DFS lineups. For Friday, we have a tantalizing game in the Los Angeles Lakers vs. the Brooklyn Nets. And for […]
NBA Injuries and Who Can Benefit Instead (Week 16)
Just when you thought the injuries were slowing down and players were getting healthy, the NBA was once again hit by the injury bug. Owners will have some critical and difficult decisions to make, as their mindset should be looking ahead and getting into the playoffs at all costs. Yes, that means even if you […]
Spencer Dinwiddie Flirts With Triple-Double on Friday
Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie looked fantastic on Friday, scoring a team-high 23 points in the loss, shooting 9-for-19 from the field and connecting on 2-for-6 from deep against the Lakers. Dinwiddie didn't do anything for owners on defense in this one but was nothing short of great everywhere else, adding seven rebounds and nine […]
Jarrett Allen Continues to Impress in Starting Role
Brooklyn Nets center/power forward Jarrett Allen started again on Friday against the Lakers, scoring a career-high 20 points in the loss on a very efficient 8-for-11 shooting. Allen was serviceable on the glass, pulling down five boards in 24 minutes. He was also very productive on the defensive end, coming away with two steals and […]
D'Angelo Russell Could be Starting to Heat Up
Brooklyn Nets guard D'Angelo Russell played his most minutes since returning from his knee injury earlier this season, playing 23 minutes against the Lakers, while scoring 15 points in that span. Russell was fairly active elsewhere in this one, picking up four rebounds and three assists in the loss. Russell is slowly but surely getting […]
Joe Harris Attempts to Pick Up the Slack Against the Lakers
Brooklyn Nets shooting guard Joe Harris came out gunning off the bench on Friday, scoring 11 points on 3-for-5 shooting, with two makes coming from downtown. Harris was pretty solid on the glass as well in the loss, matching a team-high seven rebounds with Spencer Dinwiddie. He also chipped in with one assist and one […]
Caris LeVert is Probable on Friday
Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Caris LeVert (groin) is probable for Friday's contest against the Los Angeles Lakers. It sounds like he is on track to return after missing three games. Head coach Kenny Atkinson unleashed the combo of D'Angelo Russell and Spencer Dinwiddie on Wednesday. It would not be surprising to see LeVert drift into a […]
FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (2/2/18): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice
The Super Bowl can wait, right? We've got an awesome few days of basketball before we shift our attention to the big game. Tonight's nine game slate is a pretty attractive one, with fairly high projected point totals across the board. A big slate with few or no "avoid games" makes things much more interesting, […]
D'Angelo Russell Breaks Out For 22 Points Wednesday Night
Brooklyn Nets point guard D'Angelo Russell erupted on Wednesday night in a winning effort over Atlantic division-rival Philadelphia. Russell missed over 30 games following knee surgery in November and over the past handful of games has shown plenty of rust, but he has shown glimpses of the breakout season he was starting to have. On […]