Kyle Lowry, Hornets Agree To Buyout, Heading To Philly

According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, guard Kyle Lowry and the Hornets have agreed to a contract buyout. Additionally, the veteran will sign a $2.8 million deal with Philadelphia, his hometown team. Lowry was traded to Charlotte on Thursday after spending the last few seasons in Miami. However, his production has declined since joining the […]

Expert NBA DFS Picks for DraftKings and FanDuel (2/10/24)

Welcome to the weekend, RotoBallers. We have a solid seven-game slate on tap in the NBA tonight, and it's packed with value following the trade deadline. The Rockets-Hawks, Suns-Warriors, and Pacers-Knicks games project out as the top matchups to target in my K-Grade model (shown below), but there are going to be options in the […]

The Cut List - Who To Drop for Fantasy Basketball Week 16

The NBA trade deadline has finally come and gone! Unfortunately, there weren't many fireworks this time around. We didn't even see Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, or Dejounte Murray get moved. So excuse me while I call the NBA customer service line for my money back. Where's the reality show level of drama?! You know what? […]

LaMelo Ball Ruled Out Again On Friday

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) has been ruled out for an eighth consecutive game and will have played a total of 22 out of a possible 51 games so far this year. The 22-year-old has been battling ankle injuries for a couple of years now and has only played 58 combined games from last […]

Sleeper.com NBA DFS Prop Picks - Over/Under Props for Friday, February 9

Welcome to our Sleeper NBA DFS prop picks for Friday, February 9. Mark your calendars. This weekend is going to host one of the biggest events in sports history. One team will come out a winner, the other claiming the title of ‘biggest loser.’ Two teams on opposite sides of the coin face off while […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (2/9/24)

There will be six games played across the NBA on Friday and it’s a bit of a tricky DFS slate. With so many players changing teams at the trade deadline Thursday, some of the teams in action Friday could be dealing with limited depth charts. The key to being successful in NBA DFS comes down […]

2023-24 Fantasy Basketball Buy or Sell: Friday, February 9

G'day RotoBallers! The trade deadline has come and gone for another season. While there was a lack of star power when it came to trades, there were certainly several key moves across the association. With the All-Star break also just around the corner, managers need to be firming up their playoff rosters. If you can […]

Free NBA Betting Picks and Best Bets (2/9/24)

The NBA trade deadline came and went yesterday, and it was a productive day. The Knicks strengthened their team by adding Bojan Bogdanovic and Alec Burks. Dallas made a really nice pick-up with P.J. Washington and also got Daniel Gafford. Patrick Beverley is headed to Milwaukee, while Buddy Hield will lace it up in the […]

2024 NBA Trade Deadline: Fantasy Basketball Impact

There were 17 trades on February 8, and you can argue all of them have fantasy basketball implications. You can't talk fantasy sports without mentioning RotoBaller, so it's only fitting we break down the NBA trade deadline. As the league inches closer to the playoffs, the 2024 NBA trade deadline represents the final frontier for […]

P.J. Washington On The Move To Dallas

Charlotte Hornets forward P.J. Washington is on his way to the Dallas Mavericks after being traded for Grant Williams, Seth Curry, and a lightly protected 2027 first-round pick. Washington has been a good asset for the Hornets but didn't quite hit as high of a ceiling as the team was hoping. Instead, he'll fill a […]

Gordon Hayward On The Move To Oklahoma City

Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward (calf) has been traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The veteran forward joins a Thunder team stacked with young talent and will attempt to be a veteran presence to help them through the end of the season and the playoffs. In return, the Hornets […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (2/8/24)

After last week's miniature four-game slate we get a little bump which means more options for us to choose from as we have seven of the nine games on the main slate tonight leaving off the Lakers(Thank God) vs the Nuggets, as well as, the Blazers vs Pistons. This is by far one of the […]

Fantasy Basketball Mid-Week Streamers: Week 16

The rest of the week has the potential to be messy for fantasy basketball with the trade deadline arriving Thursday afternoon. We could see a lot of players change teams, and it might take them some time to be eligible to play for their new squads. Still, at least we have a straight-forward schedule in […]

Cody Martin Considered Questionable Wednesday

Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Cody Martin (knee) might be absent for a third straight game on Wednesday against Toronto. The team has listed him as questionable for the contest with a right knee contusion. Martin only made his season debut in late December, and he's struggled to put together a good stretch of games, averaging 7.2 […]

Gordon Hayward Questionable Wednesday

Charlotte Hornets small forward Gordon Hayward (calf) has been listed as questionable for Wednesday's clash versus Toronto. Hornets head coach Steve Clifford mentioned at the start of the week that Hayward is close to returning to the lineup, and it looks like the former All-Star might indeed make his first appearance since Dec. 26. However, […]

LaMelo Ball Remains Sidelined Wednesday

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) will miss a seventh consecutive game on Wednesday against the Raptors. Health issues have limited Ball to just seven games since Nov. 26, and he currently doesn't have a timeline for a return. Ish Smith is looking at a third straight start without Ball on Wednesday. The veteran hasn't […]

NBA Underdog Predictions - Today's DFS Prop Picks for Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers! Welcome to our Underdog Fantasy NBA DFS prop picks for the games on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. Welcome to our brand new NBA DFS series covering Underdog Fantasy contests! We will continue to focus on the NBA DFS props offered on Underdog called Higher/Lower (Over/Under). Higher/Lower is traditional over/under DFS prop picks […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel include Donovan Mitchell

We're set for a relatively modest -- by Wednesday standards -- seven-game slate, one that features several eye-catching matchups. There are multiple games with elevated projected totals as well, setting up what should be quite the night for DFS lineup construction, for both cash and GPPs. The key to being successful in NBA DFS comes […]

Gordon Hayward "Close" To A Return

Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward (calf) has been sidelined since December 26 and the team never gave an update on him after saying he would be re-evaluated near the end of January. Head coach Steve Clifford said Hayward is "pretty close to being able to come back," but didn't offer any firm timetable. His injury […]

Leaky Black Will Start Versus The Lakers

Charlotte Hornets forward Leaky Black will be in the starting lineup for Monday's matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers. LaMelo Ball (ankle), Gordon Hayward (calf), and Mark Williams (back) are out, so the Hornets are hurting to put healthy bodies on the floor. The 24-year-old, averaging 2.2 points and 1.3 rebounds in limited action this […]

Expert NBA DFS Picks for DraftKings and FanDuel (2/5/24)

Monday brings a six-game DFS slate. In terms of noteworthy injuries, Luka Doncic (ankle), Anthony Davis (Achilles/hip), and Zion Williamson (foot) are all listed as questionable. The key to being successful in NBA DFS comes down to making adjustments during the day as injury information becomes available. But it's always really important to have a […]

LaMelo Ball Out Against Indy

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) won't play on Sunday against the Indiana Pacers. He'll now miss his fifth consecutive contest and 26th game of the year. Like the 2022-23 campaign, Ball remains plagued by routine injuries this season. Although he's a capable producer, his inability to stay healthy is a significant issue for fantasy […]

Expert NBA DFS Picks for DraftKings and FanDuel (2/4/24)

It's a Sunday in the NBA and we have a rather nice seven-game slate to break down. I hope you all had a fantastic start to 2024, and let's head forward with a massive win and get our bankrolls prepared for the long haul. We have just one team on a back-to-back on tonight's slate: […]

LaMelo Ball Expected To Remain Sidelined On Friday

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) is considered doubtful for the team's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday. The star guard has been dealing with ankle issues all season and he'll now miss his fourth consecutive game due to right ankle tendinopathy. This is going to be his 25th missed game of the […]

Expert NBA DFS Picks for DraftKings and FanDuel (2/2/24)

Friday brings a loaded slate consisting of 10 games, nine of which will make up the main slates on DraftKings and FanDuel. In terms of injures, Jalen Williams (ankle) has been ruled out. Some noteworthy players listed as questionable include Nikola Jokic (back) and Zion Williamson (foot). The key to being successful in NBA DFS […]

2023-24 Fantasy Basketball Buy or Sell: Friday, February 2

G'day RotoBallers! We are just a week away from the NBA trade deadline, meaning player values could be about to shift. With the All-Star break also just around the corner, managers need to be firming up their playoff rosters. If you can execute a trade at this time of the season, both managers can walk […]

Expert NBA DFS Picks for DraftKings and FanDuel (2/1/24)

Happy Thursday, RotoBallers, Today is the first day of February and we have a small four-game slate ahead of us on both FanDuel and DraftKings! It's day three of our brand new look and I'll be taking over for Dan on Thursdays going forward for our free NBA DFS picks and hopefully with the new […]

RIVAL Fantasy NBA DFS Picks - Fantasy Bingo Strategy and Picks for 2/1/24 and 2/2/24

Happy Thursday, RotoBallers, and welcome back to our new series covering RIVAL Fantasy Bingo picks for the NBA season! We will be covering how to play and the strategies to win. Fantasy Bingo is a spin on the classic game Bingo but the goal is to match achievements, not numbers. You will build a DFS […]

Fantasy Basketball Mid-Week Streamers: Week 15

There are some significant schedule advantages to make note of for the remainder of the week. There are four teams who will play just one game each, dealing significant blows to the fantasy values of the players on those squads. There will also be two teams that play three games each. Let’s look at the […]

The Cut List - Who To Drop for Fantasy Basketball Week 15

You know what time it is, RotoBallers! It's that time of the week to bring out the cut list for fantasy basketball! Don't worry, if anyone is sensitive to All-Star snubs, we won't be debating any of that. Instead, we're just going to talk about the players who have lost all of their fantasy value […]