Top 10 Rookies For Redraft: 2023 Fantasy Basketball

When it comes to rookies in fantasy hoops, opportunity is everything. Sure, talent is important, but there's always a chance that it won't pay dividends in year one. In layman's terms, an ultra-talented player stuck at the back end of a contending team's depth chart won't exactly win you a fantasy championship. Yes, we're looking […]

Sell The Team! The Five Worst Owners In The NBA

Owning an NBA team isn't for everyone. While all owners in the National Basketball Association are uber-wealthy, perhaps not all of them were cut out to run professional basketball franchises. In this article, we'll discuss five owners that aren't up to the task. The NBA is no stranger to owners who have struggled to achieve […]

James Nnaji Swats Away Five Shots

Charlotte Hornets center James Nnaji had his defensive abilities on full display against Minnesota on Saturday, recording five blocks in a 109-92 win. He did his bit offensively as well by contributing 10 points in 21 minutes on 3-for-5 shooting, and Nnaji completed his work with four rebounds, one assist, and one steal. The 18-year-old […]

Hornets Reportedly Interested In Delon Wright

According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Hornets are interested in trading for Wizards guard Delon Wright. Charlotte lost Dennis Smith Jr, who is now with the Brooklyn Nets. At the same time, Aaron Holiday, a coveted free-agent target, signed with the Houston Rockets. That said, acquiring the 31-year-old wouldn't be a consolation prize, considering […]

Time To Hang It Up: Five NBA Players That Should Retire During The Offseason

The athletes in the NBA are some of the finest in the world. Unfortunately, time catches up to everyone, even NBA superstars. In this article, we'll shed light on five players who have reached a juncture in their careers where retirement should be seriously contemplated. Conversely, injuries are also a dime a dozen because of […]

DraftKings NBA Summer League Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (7/13/23): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

The Las Vegas Summer League continues with eight more games but only four games for the evening slate. So, we'll be taking a look at the later four-game slate for DraftKings DFS managers. As the summer league keeps going, the choices become more difficult because we have to dig into the nitty gritty names that […]

Brandon Miller Continues To Show Improvement

Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Brandon Miller enjoyed his best summer performance of the year Tuesday with a 26-point effort against Portland in a 97-93 loss. The second pick of this year's draft finished 8-for-15 from the field, going 3-for-6 with the three-ball and adding seven points at the charity stripe with perfect shooting. In 31 minutes […]

DraftKings NBA Summer League Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (7/12/23): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

The NBA Summer League continues today with eight more games in Las Vegas. Only four of these games take place in the evening hours, however, so we are left with a 4-game main slate for DFS purposes on DraftKings. The Summer League and NBA Preseason are both really fun for DFS because it feels like […]

DraftKings NBA Summer League Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (7/11/23): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

Summer League continues on Tuesday. It's safe to say it hasn't disappointed, as we've witnessed some stellar showings over the weekend and into Monday night. Unfortunately, Victor Wembanyama is done for the summer, with the team limiting him to only two games. The No. 1 overall pick had a rough shooting night on Friday but […]

Alex Burns's Way Too Early Fantasy Basketball Rankings for 2023-2024

Life in the NBA moves fast. Less than four weeks ago, we witnessed the Nuggets deliver the city of Denver its first NBA title. Then came the NBA draft. And now, I'm sitting on the couch critiquing Summer League performances while stuffing my face with a bag of Cheetos. Oh, the irony of being a […]

DraftKings NBA Summer League Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (7/7/23): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

The Denver Nuggets defeated the Miami Heat in 2023 to capture an NBA Championship. As unfortunate as it was to see the season end, Summer League has been a welcome addition to the NBA calendar. We got a small dose of action already, courtesy of the Utah and Sacramento circuits. However, the real party starts […]

Brandon Miller Continues To Struggle In The Summer League

Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Brandon Miller was limited to only six points in his second Summer League game on Wednesday versus Golden State. He showed good playmaking ability by dishing out seven assists and notched four rebounds with one steal, but Miller again couldn't stay away from fouling, picking up eight of them, and he posted […]

Brandon Miller Has A Rough Showing On Monday Night

Charlotte Hornets guard Brandon Miller scored 18 points in Monday's Sacramento Summer League loss to San Antonio. The 2023 No. 2 overall pick had trouble finding his shot. Even worse, he had six turnovers while amassing seven personal fouls. It's only one game, so fantasy managers shouldn't panic. However, if this continues through the rest […]

Miles Bridges Signs Qualifying Offer For 2023-24

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges has signed a one-year, $7.9 million qualifying offer for 2023-24, clearing the way for him to become an unrestricted free agent next summer. The Hornets tried to tie down Bridges to a new deal, but the two parties were too far apart in determining the value of the 25-year-old in […]

LaMelo Ball Getting Hefty Contract Extension

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) agreed to a five-year designated rookie max extension on Saturday that could pay him up to $260 million. The 21-year-old has averaged 19.4 points, 7.3 assists, 6.4 rebounds, and 1.3 steals since entering the league in 2020. However, he was limited to 36 games last season because of an […]

Dennis Smith Jr. Joining The Nets

Free-agent guard Dennis Smith Jr. agreed to a one-year deal with the Brooklyn Nets. Smith was selected No. 9 overall in the 2017 NBA Draft but has already played for five separate teams. He appeared in 54 games for the Hornets last season and averaged 10.7 points, 6.9 assists, and 1.9 steals in 15 starts. […]

Kelly Oubre Jr. "Unlikely" To Return To Charlotte

Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer has written that it's "unlikely" the Charlotte Hornets will re-sign Kelly Oubre Jr. The 27-year-old will be an unrestricted free agent and Boone notes that the Hornets are overcrowded at the wing position, meaning there simply isn't room for Oubre Jr. Charlotte has the No. 2 overall pick Brandon […]

2023 NBA Draft: Biggest Draft Night Surprises

After many months of waiting, the 2023 NBA draft finally arrived and lived up to the hype. Every once in a while, we see the dawn of a new era in the NBA, and we might have seen just that when the San Antonio Spurs selected Frenchman Victor Wembanyama with the first overall pick on […]

Veterans In Bad Situations After the NBA Draft

Since the conclusion of the NBA draft, we have learned about the futures of multiple players. Some players are in better situations to compete or get playing time, and some players have seen their teams get worse or lose significant playing time. Today, I will review my three veteran losers after the NBA draft. Now, […]

Hornets Extend Qualifying Offer To Miles Bridges

The Hornets extended a qualifying offer to forward Miles Bridges on Wednesday, allowing the team to match any bids from other clubs. The 2018 No. 12 overall pick has appeared in 291 games since entering the league, averaging 20.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 2.3 assists. However, he didn't play last season after being arrested for […]

2023 NBA Draft: Second Round Picks to Watch in Summer League

With the conclusion of the 2023 NBA draft, our attention quickly turns from the names called on the podium to what they might look like on the court. Who went where and how does X player fit into the current structure of the roster are some questions that will be evaluated. The top of the […]

LaMelo Ball Remains On Schedule After Surgery

According to Hornets president of basketball operations/general manager Mitch Kupchak, guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) is right on schedule regarding his rehab after undergoing surgery in March to repair a fracture. "The bone was probably 100% six weeks ago," Kupchak said. "In terms of MRIs and X-rays, it's 100% healed." The 2020 No. 3 overall pick […]

P.J. Washington Deal Remains A Priority

According to Hornets president of basketball operations/general manager Mitch Kupchak, re-signing forward/center P.J. Washington remains a priority. In 73 games last season, the 24-year-old averaged a career-high 15.7 points along with 4.9 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.1 blocks. He's expected to draw plenty of interest as a restricted free agent. However, Washington's fantasy value may […]

Hornets Take Brandon Miller At No. 2 On Thursday

The Hornets selected Alabama forward Brandon Miller with the No. 2 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. He averaged 18.8 points, 8.2 rebounds and shot 38.4% from deep in 37 collegiate appearances in 2022-23. Miller is an excellent shooter and already has a developed body. But he must improve as a passer and work on […]

2023 NBA Final Mock Draft (First Round Projections)

The NBA Finals are over and now that Denver has claimed its first championship in nearly half a decade, all eyes in the NBA shift to the draft! Today, Rotoballers, I will be doing a revised NBA mock draft. This will be a modified version of my latest mock draft,  with new rumors and news […]

Scoot Henderson Gaining Momentum As No. 2 Overall Pick

The Charlotte Hornets have the No. 2 overall pick in the upcoming NBA Draft. The assumption was that the Hornets were going to take Brandon Miller with that selection. However, shooting guard Scoot Henderson is gaining momentum as the possible No. 2 overall selection. On paper, Miller is the better fit, but Henderson is viewed […]

2023 NBA Mock Draft: Victor Wembanyama...Then Who?

The NBA never stops. With the Finals still fresh in mind, it's now time for the 2023 NBA Draft. Teams lagging in the competition hope to select players that can turn their fortunes around. While there are 30 NBA teams, the 2023 draft will feature only 58 picks. The Chicago Bulls and the Philadelphia 76ers […]

Mark Williams Undergoes Successful Surgery

Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams (thumb) underwent successful surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb on Wednesday. The rookie big man moved into the rotation during the second half of the season. He took over as the starting center after Mason Plumlee was moved at the trade deadline. In the 18 games […]

Seth Curry Thinking About Joining Hometown Hornets

Pending unrestricted free agent Seth Curry has admitted that he would be interested in joining his hometown team, the Charlotte Hornets. "You always think about it. Growing up a Hornets fan, watching my dad play, you always think about one of us wearing that No. 30 Hornets jersey in the modern era," Curry told Sam […]

2023 NBA Mock Draft: Lottery Pick Predictions

Today, RotoBallers, I'm going to be doing an NBA mock draft. The draft is really going to be based on overall team fit, projected draft range, and my opinion on the best landing spot. Throughout this mock draft, I will consider the strengths and weaknesses of the available prospects, the needs of the teams, and […]