Gordon Hayward Continues To Sit

Charlotte Hornets small forward Gordon Hayward (calf) will remain out on Wednesday against Detroit. Hayward resumed light on-court activities a week ago and appears to be nearing his return, but he will remain absent for a 14th consecutive game. With Terry Rozier now in Miami, Hayward should get more opportunities as a scorer when he's […]

LaMelo Ball Active For Monday's Game

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) will play in Monday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Ball is back after sitting out of Saturday's game due to right ankle soreness. The expectation is that Ball is going to have his normal role in the rotation. Fantasy managers should feel safe plugging Ball back into their lineups […]

Nick Richards To Sit Out On Monday

Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Richards sat out on Saturday and it appears he'll miss at least one more game due to a right ankle sprain. P.J. Washington figures to draw another start at the center position. He has been inconsistent lately […]

NBA DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks - Today's Top Lineups (1/22/24)

Monday brings eight games to be played across the NBA. Both DraftKings and FanDuel have decided to include seven of those games in their main slates, leaving out the late game between the Kings and Hawks. In terms of noteworthy injuries, Zach LaVine (ankle) will be out again for the Bulls. LaMelo Ball (knee), Caris […]

NBA DFS Prop Picks for PrizePicks: Monday, January 22

The 2023-2024 NBA season is 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, […]

LaMelo Ball Questionable For Monday's Action

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) is regarded as questionable for Monday's game against Minnesota. He sat out the second leg of a back-t0-back last time out and could now miss further action. Cody Martin rejoined the starting unit without Ball on Saturday and had a good game defensively but continued to struggle in the […]

Nick Richards May Miss Another Game

Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards (ankle) is questionable ahead of Saturday's matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers. The 26-year-old didn't suit up for Friday's meeting with the San Antonio Spurs, and with Mark Williams (back) still unavailable, P.J. Washington moved into the starting lineup. Washington played well with the first five, amassing 20 points, six rebounds, […]

LaMelo Ball Questionable On Saturday Night

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's game versus the visiting 76ers. The Hornets were in action on Friday night against the San Antonio Spurs, with Ball logging 32 minutes and finishing with 28 points. But the 22-year-old is dealing with soreness in his right ankle, the same one he injured at […]

NBA DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks - Today's Top Lineups (1/20/24)

Welcome to another Saturday of the NBA, RotoBallers. We've got a hefty seven-game slate on tap, and it's going to be a fun one. The Spurs-Wizards showdown might be among two of the worst teams in the NBA, but it's going to be an absolute gold mine for daily fantasy purposes as it features the […]

Mark Williams Not Close To Returning

Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams (back) remains out on Friday against the Spurs. It appears the trend will continue moving forward, with head coach Steve Clifford reporting that the 22-year-old isn't nearing a return. Williams has nearly averaged a double-double this season. However, until Williams is ready to return, Nick Richards (ankle) should continue to […]

Brandon Miller Will Suit Up Versus The Spurs

Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (back) will play on Friday versus the Spurs. The rookie missed the last two games with a back contusion. As a result, Cody Martin took his place in the starting lineup, although the 28-year-old combined for 10 points in the last two contests. Assuming Miller rolls with the first five […]

The Best of Both Worlds: NBA DFS Cash, GPP, and Player Prop Targets for 1/19 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard.   DFS and Prop/Pick'Em Targets - January 19, 2024 Hello, RotoBallers! This article is here to provide you with a daily grasp on a few targets we can use for GPPs, Cash, and Player Props. These will be tiered so that you […]

Nick Richards Questionable On Friday

Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards (ankle) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Spurs after leaving their game on Wednesday before returning. The 26-year-old averages just under 30 minutes per game without Mark Williams this year and would be in line for a big role in a good matchup if he can suit […]

Brandon Miller Questionable On Friday

Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (back) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Spurs. The rookie second-overall pick is in danger of missing his third-straight game with a back injury. He's missed five games since November 30th, and his availability for Friday's game won't come until closer to game time. With Victor Wembanyama […]

2023-24 Fantasy Basketball Buy or Sell: Friday, January 19

G'day RotoBallers! With the trade deadline inching closer every day, the window in which to make moves is getting smaller and smaller. For anyone aspiring to feature in their fantasy playoffs, a trade could prove pivotal, and narrowing your focus is a viable strategy. If you can execute a trade at this time of the […]

NBA DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks - Today's Top Lineups (1/19/24)

The NBA closes out the work week with eight games on the schedule Friday. There are some great matchups, including when the Celtics host the Nuggets. There are also some duds, such as when the Spurs take on the Hornets. As far as injuries go, let’s highlight some of the top ones that will impact […]

NBA DFS Prop Picks for PrizePicks: Friday, January 19

The 2023-2024 NBA season is 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, […]

Free NBA Betting Picks and Best Bets (1/19/24)

After a five-game slate on Thursday, we have a seven-game slate tonight to look at. There are two marquee nationally televised games that you can watch on ESPN. The first will feature Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets going to Boston to try to end the Celtics' home winning streak. Fans can watch LeBron James […]

Fantasy Basketball Mid-Week Streamers: Week 13

The NBA doesn’t have a packed schedule for the rest of the week. There are eight teams that will play just one more game each. However, it’s also important to note that two teams will play twice each, providing a significant boost to the players on those squads. Let’s look at the remaining schedules for […]

Brandon Miller Listed As Questionable

Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (back) is currently listed as questionable ahead of Wednesday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. The rookie forward suffered a lower back contusion during Friday's game. As a result, Miller sat out of Sunday's game and is uncertain for Wednesday. Cody Martin figures to draw another start if Miller is […]

Fantasy Basketball Early-Week Streamers: Week 13

After an exciting start, it's Week 13 of the 2023-2024 NBA season. While you want to have faith in the players you drafted, don't get too attached. You may feel confident about your draft decisions, but remember: stars are born and eroded every day. Take a moment to see what's on the other side of […]

The Cut List - Who To Drop for Fantasy Basketball Week 12

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We're inching closer and closer to the NBA All-Star break as voting returns are causing debates about which players actually deserve to play in a meaningless game compared to others. Maybe the dunk contest will be a little more exciting if we get some real competitors to take on Mac McClung. Honestly, […]

P.J. Washington To Return Against Miami

Charlotte Hornets forward/center P.J. Washington (foot) will return for Sunday's meeting with the Miami Heat. The 25-year-old injured his ankle during the January 5 matchup against the Chicago Bulls, keeping him off the floor for Charlotte's following three contests. He was listed as doubtful, so most assumed he was heading for a fourth consecutive absence. […]

Brandon Miller Exits With Back Problem

Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Brandon Miller failed to complete Friday's contest against San Antonio due to a lower back contusion. The second-overall pick from last year was limited to only nine minutes and one point. Miller's injury is very unfortunate for Charlotte, as the team just got LaMelo Ball back from a lengthy absence. The Hornets […]

Week 12: Dynasty Risers And Fallers For Fantasy Basketball

RotoBallers, fantasy basketball managers, and dynasty enthusiasts welcome back! It's about that time when we venture back into the dynasty value woods and try to find which players are gaining or losing value. NBA All-Star voting is in full swing, so this is when everyone is up in arms about the fact that the actual […]

NBA DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks - Today's Top Lineups (1/12/24)

There will be no shortage of action Friday with 10 games set to be played in the NBA. There are some highlight matchups among them, including when the Nuggets host the Pelicans. The Kings, Clippers, and Timberwolves will also be in action. A packed slate means that we have several injuries to keep in mind […]

Fantasy Basketball Mid-Week Streamers: Week 12

The remainder of this week presents some interesting advantages and disadvantages for fantasy basketball. There are six teams that will play just one game each. There are also two teams that have three games left to play. Let’s look at the remaining schedules for each team and discuss some players to consider streaming. For those […]

Cody Martin Questionable For Clash With Kings

Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Cody Martin (groin) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against Sacramento. He's nursing a groin strain and could be out for a second consecutive game. Bryce McGowens took on a starter's role without Martin on Monday versus Chicago, with JT Thor and Nick Smith Jr. logging extra minutes off the bench. […]

NBA DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks - Today's Top Lineups (1/10/24)

We have a smaller main slate than usual on DK and FD for a Wednesday, but there are still a solid eight games on the slate. There are also several big-name injuries opening up additional opportunities for players with salaries that don't reflect their expected elevated roles. That offers up some great value options, creating […]

P.J. Washington Unlikely To Play Against Sacramento

Charlotte Hornets forward P.J. Washington (foot) is doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Sacramento Kings. The 25-year-old missed Monday's matchup with Chicago because of a sprained foot, an injury he sustained on Friday in the first of consecutive meetings with the Bulls. It's a tough blow for Charlotte, who has been without LaMelo Ball (ankle) […]