Gordon Hayward Doubtful On Sunday
Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward (hamstring) is doubtful for Sunday's matchup with the Indiana Pacers. The veteran has missed the last two games because of hamstring soreness, so it appears he is working his way toward a third consecutive absence. With Kelly Oubre Jr. (hand) also out, Jalen McDaniels will continue to start and has […]
Terry Rozier Racks Up Season-High 39 Points
Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier was on a roll Friday with a season-high 39 points as the team handed Milwaukee an embarrassing 138-109 home loss. He shot 15-for-29 from the field, including 6-for-15 from downtown, and collected two rebounds with four assists and one steal. Rozier has been a changed man in 2023 so far, […]
Gordon Hayward Officially Out On Friday
Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward (hamstring) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. As expected, the veteran forward will sit this game out due to left hamstring soreness. Jalen McDaniels should slide into the starting five with Hayward sidelined. He's averaging 12.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.6 assists over his last five […]
Gordon Hayward Not Expected To Suit Up On Friday
Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward (hamstring) was kept out of Wednesday's action and is now listed as doubtful for Friday's contest against the Milwaukee Bucks. The 32-year-old has missed big chunks of time this season, so hopefully, this sideline stint isn't as lengthy. If he does end up missing Friday's game, that will be his […]
DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (01/06/22): NBA DFS Lineups
Happy Friday, RotoBallers! I hope you all had an excellent week to this point, and a great weekend is forthcoming! We have a plentiful NBA slate tonight, with a bunch of games on the board and some very fun matchups to look forward to. I'm a big fan of Friday slates since Thursday slates are […]
Mid-Week Fantasy Basketball Category Streamers for Week 12
It's Thursday and today marks the halfway point of the week, where we have to access our team's weekly performance so far and figure out how to best stream players the rest of the week in order to get that weekly win in H2H leagues! We have only four games tonight and five games on […]
Jalen McDaniels To Start On Wednesday
Charlotte Hornets forward Jalen McDaniels will move into the starting five for Wednesday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. The Grizzlies are shorthanded for this game with Gordon Hayward (hamstring) and Kelly Oubre Jr. (hand) both out. That being said, McDaniels is likely to play a significant role on Wednesday. He is looking like a must-stream […]
Cody Martin Available On Wednesday
Charlotte Hornets guard Cody Martin (knee) is available for Wednesday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. The 27-year-old is set to play for the first time since the season opener. He exited that contest after 56 seconds and required left knee surgery. That being said, Martin is expected to be limited during his first game back. […]
Gordon Hayward To Sit Wednesday, As Expected
Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward (hamstring) will miss Wednesday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Hayward was doubtful to play after leaving Monday's game early with hamstring soreness. Jalen McDaniels will get the start and is a good source of defensive stats while Hayward is out. Hayward has known to be injury prone and will need […]
Cody Martin Might Be Back In Action Wednesday
Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Cody Martin (knee) is nearing his return and is officially regarded as questionable for Wednesday's clash with Memphis. He has logged just 56 seconds of action this season and has been recovering from arthroscopic knee surgery. Martin had a solid campaign in 2021-22 and will look to take another step forward in […]
NBA DFS Prop Picks for 1/4/23 - Monkey Knife Fight
Only eight of Wednesday’s twelves games are listed, but tonight’s four highest-projected point-totals are up so we have plenty to work with. The NBA has been in a great spot the for the last week and each night is an improvement with almost too much going on. Luka Doncic put up 60 points and nobody […]
DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/4/23): NBA DFS Lineups
We have our biggest slate of 2023 so far on Wednesday, as there are 12 games on tap. We also have five games with projected totals of more than 230 points, which is a recipe for what should be a night of very elevated DFS scores thanks to plenty of elite individual performances. This article […]
Gordon Hayward Doubtful To Play Wednesday
Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward (hamstring) is doubtful to play Wednesday against the Memphis Grizzlies. Hayward left Monday's game with a sore hamstring and will likely miss Wednesday's game as well. Jalen McDaniels should jump into a bigger role immediately with Kelly Oubre Jr. (hand) expected to be sidelined for the next month or so. […]
Kelly Oubre Jr. Expected To Miss 4-6 Weeks
Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (hand) will undergo surgery on a torn ligament in his hand and is expected to be sidelined for the next four-to-six weeks. Oubre has been playing through the injury since the first week of the season and was in the midst of a career year. The Hornets will likely […]
Fantasy Basketball Injury Updates for Week 12 - Darius Garland, Aleksej Pokusevski, Bradley Beal
Welcome back RotoBallers, Happy Holidays! I'm here to help you stay up to date on injury news, and how it impacts your teams in case you had a busy weekend of New Year's festivities and couldn't keep track of everything. I'm doing this midday on Monday for release Tuesday morning, so any news that drops […]
Gordon Hayward Leaves Game With Hamstring Soreness
Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward (hamstring) has been ruled out of Monday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Hayward experienced hamstring soreness during the fourth quarter and was promptly ruled out. Given his injury history, it would not be surprising to see the Hornets take precaution with Hayward. If Hayward were to miss any time […]
DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/2/23): NBA DFS Lineups
We're set for our first big slate of 2023, as there are 10 games on the docket for the main slate for both DK and FD on Monday night. We also have five games with projected totals of more than 230 points, which is a recipe for what should be a night of very elevated […]
Early-Week Fantasy Basketball Category Streamers for Week 12
The calendar has turned over as Week 12 ushers in the new year. It's hard to believe that the NBA season is already two and a half months old, but here we are. Whether your team is up near the top of the standings in your league, or fading toward the bottom - streaming players […]
Kelly Oubre Jr. Ruled Out For Monday Versus Lakers
Charlotte Hornets forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (hand) will miss his second consecutive game and third game overall this season. After spraining his hand, and reaggravating it, the team will play it safer by ruling him out ahead of time. Oubre enjoyed a lot of added fantasy value at the beginning of the year when a […]
LaMelo Ball Nearly Misses Triple-Double In Win Over Thunder
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball posted a very strong stat line as he guided the team on a 121-113 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday. He ended the game with 27 points, 10 rebounds, nine assists, one steal, and two blocks while shooting 9-for-15 overall and 5-for-10 from beyond the arc. Since returning […]
Dennis Smith Jr. Questionable Again Thursday
Charlotte Hornets point guard Dennis Smith Jr. (ankle) is listed as questionable for Thursday's matchup against the Thunder. He has been carrying the questionable tag for a few games, but Smith Jr. still hasn't been able to return to the lineup after suffering a left ankle sprain in a contest against Philadelphia on Nov. 23. […]
Nick Richards Upgraded To Questionable
Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards (ankle) could be back in action Thursday against the Thunder, with the team upgrading him to questionable. At first, Richards was ruled out for the contest with a right ankle sprain, but it looks like he's made big strides in his recovery and could be back after sitting out two […]
Kelly Oubre Jr. Doubtful For Thursday's Action
Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (hand) looks set to miss a second consecutive game Thursday against OKC, with the team listing him as doubtful for the contest. He sprained his left hand versus Portland at the start of the week, and with it being his shooting hand, Oubre Jr. was unable to take the […]
DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (12/29/22): NBA DFS Lineups
We have our busiest Thursday of the season so far with six games going on in the NBA tonight. We have the Thunder in Charlotte, Indy hosting Cleveland, Boston hosting the Clippers, Memphis north of the border, The Knicks in San Antonio, and Dallas hosting Houston. That's a pretty nice slate if I do say […]
DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (12/28/22): NBA DFS Lineups
We're set for an eight-game slate Wednesday night that features plenty of intriguing matchups and a strong player pool to work with, even when factoring in multiple big-name absences. We also have five games with projected totals of more than 230 points, which is a recipe for what should be a night of very elevated […]
LaMelo Ball Leads The Way Versus Portland
Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball tallied a team-high 27 points, seven rebounds and seven assists in Monday's 124-113 defeat to Portland, shooting 10-for-26 from the field and 4-for-10 from three-point range. He bagged a pair of steals as well and had three turnovers in 36 minutes. Ball keeps gaining momentum and has averaged 25.6 […]
Fantasy Basketball Injury Updates for Week 11 - Devin Booker, Domantas Sabonis, Joe Harris
Welcome back RotoBallers, Happy Holidays! I'm here to help you stay up to date on injury news, and how it impacts your teams in case you had a busy weekend of holiday festivities and couldn't keep track of everything. I'm doing this midday on Monday for release Tuesday morning, so any news that drops on […]
DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (12/26/22): NBA DFS Lineups
We have a seven-game Monday night slate to follow up Sunday's Christmas Day showcase, and there are some solid plays at each position across the salary cap. There are several games with elevated projected totals as well, making it an especially appealing night for tournaments. Injuries to key players are still taking their toll, but […]
RotoBaller's Week 11 Fantasy Basketball Watch List: Holiday Sleepers
Holiday greetings from the RotoBaller team. Hopefully, this time of the year finds your NBA fantasy team in the best shape or at least one player away from making a difference come playoff time. If you've followed along with the RotoBaller weekly NBA fantasy watch list, your fantasy team possibly acquired a few valuable end-of-the-roster […]
Mason Plumlee (C, CHA) - Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 33% of leagues ANALYSIS: The worst possible news arrived on Friday evening when Woj reported ongoing discussions between Charlotte and Miles Bridges to sign a deal. Of course, that will have an impact on all Hornets on a usage-rate, field-goal attempt, playing time, etc, etc... basis […]