Ben Simmons Playing In Game 4 A "Realistic Target"

Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (back) could be nearing a return, with Game 4 being a realistic target for the former 76er to make his debut. Brooklyn could certainly use him out there, primarily with the Celtics currently owning a two-game lead in the series. Nonetheless, if Simmons makes it back on Monday night, he […]

Bruce Brown Posts Epic Performance In Game 2

Brooklyn Nets forward Bruce Brown decided it was his time to shine during Wednesday's Game 2 contest against the Boston Celtics. The Celtics defense did a fantastic job of locking down Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. The superstar duo went 8-for-30 from the floor, which forced them to get other people involved. Brown scored a […]

Free NBA Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (4/21/22)

Last night featured three really great games and I hope you take a minute to realize just how good these first-round games have been so far. I was sweating the Celtics in the first half, but sure enough, they found a way to battle back and win (and cover) in the second half. Al Horford […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (4/20/22): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

Happy Wednesday RotoBallers! Welcome to a playoff edition of the Wednesday night top plays. These articles focus on the overall best plays, which are typically more suited for cash games. However, with rotations getting shortened and the slate being so small, there probably isn't going to be a ton of leverage to be found, so […]

Free NBA Betting Picks - Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds for 4/20/22

It's beginning to become a bit of a pattern here this postseason. I watch the first game of the night. Things go well. Hawks pull away late and cover. Jimmy Butler gets two steals (and scores a bazillion points in an epic performance). So far good. Then the Grizzlies smack the T-Wolves in the second […]

PrizePicks NBA DFS Prop Picks for Fantasy Basketball - Wednesday, April 20th

Early betting projections have to be one of the best aspects of playoff basketball from an off-the-court perspective. With so much time to digest past games and analyze future ones, projections come out early and in bulk, making it easy for bettors to take their time on set-combination-parlay sites like PrizePicks, MonkeyKnifeFight, Underdog, and so […]

Ben Simmons Cleared For Contact, Plays 4-On-4

Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (back) has been cleared for contact and has been participating in 4-on-4 practice sessions. While the former 76er has already been ruled out for Game 2 of the series versus the Boston Celtics, head coach Steve Nash stated he's moving in the right direction. The 25-year-old, who was acquired from […]

Free NBA Betting Picks - Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds for 4/18/22

We enter the third day of the NBA playoffs today with game two of three different series today. It looks like we will have three games per day all week, so as long as I can manage it with my MLB content schedule, I'll try to keep putting out daily picks all the way through […]

Kyrie Irving Drops Game-High 39 Points In Game 1 Loss

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving had his entire offensive game working during Sunday's loss to the Celtics, as he finished with a game-best 39 points on 12-for-20 shooting, including knocking down six triples. While playing a whopping 42 minutes, Irving was able to pack his stat line with six assists, five rebounds, and four […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (4/17/22): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

We have four more first-round playoff games in the Association on an Easter Sunday - what more can we ask for? The Bulls-Bucks game rates out as the most appealing game to target for daily fantasy purposes, while the remaining three games all project about even with each other. This means that the slate is […]

Free NBA Betting Picks - Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds for 4/17/22

It's a whole lot easier writing this piece after a winning night. Recapping where I was right and talking about how a few bets just missed and held us back from a really big night. Instead, I am up well before the sun and most of the population on the East Coast to put the […]

Ben Simmons To Begin Practicing With Teammates

Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (spine) will reportedly begin practicing against teammates. The former Philadelphia 76er has been running and shooting without back pain for over a week now after having epidural in March, and the latest update only adds more mystery regarding his availability for the postseason series against the Boston Celtics. On Friday, […]

Ben Simmons "Hasn't Been Able To Do Anything Yet"

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons (back) hasn't been "able to do anything yet" in practice, a statement head coach Steve Nash made during an interview with reporters on Friday. The update seemingly contradicts Shams Charania's recent update, with the NBA insider reporting on Thursday that the former Philadelphia 76er is aiming to make his team […]

Ben Simmons Could Return For Game 4

Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (back) could return to the court before the end of the first round. The organization is hopeful that Simmons can play in Game 4 of their upcoming playoff series versus the Boston Celtics. Although, it's uncertain how much Simmons will play or how the Nets plan to use him in […]

Kevin Durant Racks Up 25 And 11 In Tuesday's Win

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant helped lead the team to victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Tuesday's play-in game. He scored 25 points and racked up 11 assists, five rebounds, three blocks and two steals. He shot 9-for-16 from the field and 6-for-6 from the free throw strike in the game. Durant has been consistently […]

Kyrie Irving Scores 34 In Play-In Game Victory

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving led the team to a 115-108 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Tuesday night's play-in game. He shot 12-for-15 from the field and 7-for-7 from the line on the way to a team-high 34 points. He hit three three-pointers and also had 12 assists, three rebounds and one steal. […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (4/12/22): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

Happy Tuesday and happy play-in tournament, Rotoballers! We've got the seven and eight seeds lining up in both conferences for a chance to lock up a playoff berth. For the winners of Nets-Cavs, a defensive juggernaut awaits in Boston, while the victor between the Timberwolves and Clippers better get ready to run against the high-flying […]

NBA DFS Prop Picks for PrizePicks: Tuesday, April 12th

The 2021 NBA playoffs are here, and our friends over at PrizePicks still have a TON of great props we can look to take advantage of. PrizePicks is a great DFS props site where you can choose to select plays in terms of fantasy points or single stats. The goal is to build a 2-player, […]

Seth Curry Will Suit Up For Play-In Game

Brooklyn Nets guard Seth Curry (ankle) will be available for Tuesday's play-in game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. This doesn't come as much of a surprise, but Curry has been dealing with ankle issues for quite some time. Fantasy managers should expect Curry to play his normal role in his game. The Nets will certainly need […]

Goran Dragic Cleared For Play-In Game

Brooklyn Nets guard Goran Dragic has been cleared for Tuesday's play-in game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The veteran guard has cleared the league's health and safety protocols, so he's eligible to play on Tuesday. Dragic should likely resume his role of around 20 minutes behind Kyrie Irving. Patty Mills should see a reduced role and […]

Seth Curry Tagged As Probable For Sunday

Brooklyn Nets guard Seth Curry (ankle) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Indiana Pacers. He has been dealing with a lingering ankle issue lately, but plans to suit up here. He has played in each of the last two games and averaged 29.5 minutes in those games. The Nets can clinch the […]

Seth Curry To Play On Friday

Brooklyn Nets guard Seth Curry (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Curry has been in and out of the lineup while dealing with left ankle soreness. This is an important game for both teams, so the Nets were never expected to sit one of their best offensive players. Curry has been […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (4/8/22): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

Happy Friday RotoBallers! As usual, we have a jam-packed Friday night slate, filled with some juicy matchups. These articles focus on the overall best plays, which are typically more suited for cash games. However, with larger slates like this one, you don't have to worry about ownership getting steamed up too hard usually, so consider […]

NBA DFS Prop Picks for PrizePicks: Friday, April 8th

Friday hits us with nine games consisting of just one non-conference game, so with the season ending on a massive, 15-game Sunday, this is your second-to-last abundant slate. The Rockets and Raptors are secured in the standings and these last days don’t mean much to either team. Houston doesn’t have to adjust their roster to […]

Goran Dragic To Sit Out On Friday

Brooklyn Nets guard Goran Dragic has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The veteran guard will miss at least one more game due to the league's health and safety protocols. That being said, Patty Mills will continue seeing increased playing time without Dragic available. Sadly, Mills has struggled lately and won't […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (4/7/22): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

We're set for a six-game Thursday night slate that will likely provide further clarity on the postseason picture. However, entering the night, there are still several teams with positioning to play for, and the Celtics are actually trying to remain in contention for the Eastern Conference's top seed. Watching for late-breaking news on personnel usage […]

James Johnson Waived By Nets

The Brooklyn Nets have waived veteran forward James Johnson. According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the move was made in order for the team to convert the contract of forward Kessler Edwards to a standard contract ahead of the playoffs. Johnson had been sidelined for the team's last two games due to a non-COVID illness. He […]

James Johnson Will Miss Wednesday’s Contest

Brooklyn Nets power forward James Johnson (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Knicks. It marks Johnson's second consecutive absence due to an illness, which opens up more minutes and rebounding opportunities among the second unit for Nicolas Claxton and Kessler Edwards. More valued for his on-ball defense and savvy veteran play, […]

Seth Curry Will Return To Action Wednesday

Brooklyn Nets shooting guard/small forward Seth Curry (ankle) has been cleared to suit up for Wednesday's game against the Knicks after a two-game absence due to a left ankle ailment. Curry's Nets tenure has been sidetracked by injury, but he has remained an elite three-point weapon when active, knocking down 3.1 triples per contest at […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (4/6/22): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers! I hope this week's NBA DFS slates have treated you well. I'm continuing to work on my NBA model, trying to gather more information to make sure all of you are as armed as possible going into each slate. Even with the small adjustments I've made so far, it seems to be […]