Dennis Smith Jr. Remains Sidelined On Sunday

Charlotte Hornets guard Dennis Smith Jr. (ankle) won't play against the 76ers on Sunday. The 25-year-old had averaged 10.0 points, 6.5 assists, and 1.9 steals in 11 starts while filling in for LaMelo Ball (ankle) before going down with the injury. However, with Smith missing his previous seven contests, Terry Rozier will probably remain at […]

LaMelo Ball Sitting Again Versus Philly

New Orleans Pelicans guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) won't play on Sunday versus Philadelphia. Ball has played in only three games this season. However, he continues to be bothered by a sprained left ankle. With Dennis Smith Jr. (ankle) out as well, Terry Rozier will probably continue to run things at the point, giving him a […]

Mid-Week Fantasy Basketball Category Streamers for Week 8

We have three games in the association today, which creates an ideal opportunity for streamers if you want to get a leg up on your competition heading into the weekend. Most leagues limit how many adds you can make each week in daily leagues. If your league only allows three moves per week, you need […]

Dennis Smith Jr. Still Plagued By Sprained Ankle

Charlotte Hornets guard Dennis Smith Jr. (ankle) remains out on Wednesday against Brooklyn. LaMelo Ball (ankle) won't play either, so Terry Rozier should continue to handle things at the one, with Theo Maledon expected to receive additional minutes from the bench. While Rozier will likely see an increase in usage and assists as the primary […]

LaMelo Ball Won't Be Back Versus Brooklyn

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) is out again for Wednesday's matchup with the Brooklyn Nets. Ball has only played three games this season, as he continues to battle a sprained left ankle. With Dennis Smith Jr. (ankle) sitting as well, Terry Rozier should continue to run the point, with Theo Maledon getting some extra […]

Fantasy Basketball Injury Updates for Week 8 - Tyrese Haliburton, Karl-Anthony Towns, Brandon Ingram

Welcome back RotoBallers. We're finally into December and the NBA landscape is starting to take shape. As always, injuries are a big factor. I'm here to help you stay up to date on injury news, and how it impacts your teams. I'm doing this midday on Monday for release Tuesday morning, so any news that […]

Jalen McDaniels (PF, CHA) - Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 8

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 5% of leagues ANALYSIS: It's been four starts in a row for Jalen McDaniels through Saturday's second leg of Charlotte's back-to-back against Washington and Milwaukee. The young forward and Kelly Oubre have been used as a downsized solution to make up for the absence of oft-injured […]

Fantasy Basketball Deeper-League Waiver Wire Adds for Week 8: Malik Monk, Killian Hayes, Joe Harris

The deeper a fantasy basketball league, the harder it is to hit a winner with your last few picks. It is also harder to find decent help from the waiver wire if your late-round picks don't do you justice. If you picked up a few stinkers, don't lose hope just yet. I will try to […]

Terry Rozier Delivers 26 Points Saturday

Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier finished Saturday's 105-96 loss to Milwaukee with a game-high 26 points on 10-for-21 shooting. It was a solid night for him despite Rozier hitting only 1-for-7 from downtown. His line included five rebounds and four assists with four turnovers in 36 minutes. With the Hornets having suffered a number of […]

Free NBA Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (12/2/22)

I tweeted out yesterday that sometimes you just get everything wrong, and that's pretty much what happened on Wednesday as my ML parlay was the only thing to hit from the entire article. Those nights are tough because I spend a considerable amount of time researching these games from a number of different angles, but […]

DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (12/2/22): NBA DFS Lineups

So here I am, pinch-hitting for the Friday NBA DFS picks. I'll tell you...after covering Thursdays so far this season, the 11-game Friday nighter makes me feel like the little frog in Frogger. So, come navigate with me across 11 games of NBA traffic to the land of DFS cash (we hope)! With both FanDuel and DraftKings […]

Dennis Smith Jr. Won't Play Against The Wizards

Charlotte Hornets guard Dennis Smith Jr. (ankle) won't suit up for Friday's meeting with Washington. With LaMelo Ball (ankle) limited to just three games this season, Smith has started 11 times. Outside of his rough shooting percentages, he's played well, averaging 10.0 points, 6.5 assists, and 1.9 steals. However, without Ball and Smith on the […]

LaMelo Ball Out Again On Friday Night

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) remains out ahead of Friday's meeting with Washington. Ball has played only three games this season because of a sprained left ankle, opening the door for Terry Rozier and Kelly Oubre Jr. to lead the team in scoring. With Dennis Smith Jr. (ankle) also sitting, Theo Maledon is expected […]

Fantasy Basketball Starting Lineup Changes - Week 6

Welcome to Rotation Watch, Rotoballers! Each week, this article will highlight the players gaining minutes in their team's rotation. Fantasy managers want to roster the players that accumulate stats and rack up the playing time. They want to avoid the players falling out of favor and watching the action from the sidelines. With the new […]

Mid-Week Fantasy Basketball Category Streamers for Week 7

With only one game tonight (Detroit vs. Dallas) there simply aren't many guys worth streaming just for today, but we do have 11 games on Friday night and a fairly even split of games on the weekend with 7 on Saturday and 8 on Sunday. Most leagues limit how many adds you can make each […]

Fantasy Basketball Injury Updates for Week 5 - Paul George, Kawhi Leonard, Jarrett Allen

Welcome back RotoBallers. I hope you had a great Thanksgiving weekend! It might be early in the season, but there are still impactful injuries all across the fantasy basketball landscape. I'm here to help you stay up to date on injury news, and how it impacts your teams. I'm doing this midday on Monday for […]

Terry Rozier Ruled Out On Monday

Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Boston Celtics. This comes as a surprise considering Rozier was listed as probable coming into this game. It appears Rozier doesn't feel well enough to suit up, which leaves the Hornets extremely shorthanded. Theo Maledon is the only healthy guard […]

Fantasy Basketball Buy, Sell, or Hold: Damian Lillard, Jonas Valanciunas, and Kelly Oubre

Trading in fantasy basketball can help you improve your team in the short, as well as in the long term. More than that, it's just plain fun. Negotiating with your mate, going back and forth with offers, and hopefully reaching a mutually beneficial agreement in the end. It's not always easy to find the right […]

DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (11/28/22): NBA DFS Lineups

We have a big 10-game slate on tap Monday night, which gives us an expansive player pool to work with. There should also be some very good DFS environments, as three contests have projected totals of greater than 230 points as of Monday morning. However, there are also three double-digit favorites, something to be mindful […]

Early-Week Fantasy Basketball Category Streamers for Week 7

We are already in Week 7 of the fantasy basketball season as we prepare to flip the calendar from November to December here by mid-week. Whether you've been aggressive on the waiver wire this year so far or you've been sitting back and not making many moves, understand that winning matchups early on in the […]

Fantasy Basketball Drop List: Week 6

What's up, RotoBallers! We're already close to a third of the way through the fantasy regular season. Hopefully, your teams are staying afloat as the season flies by. The Drop List returns for another week, and it might not be kind to some of your rosters. Each week, I'll take a look at a handful […]

LaMelo Ball To Remain Sidelined On Monday

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) will remain on the sideline for Monday's game against the Boston Celtics. At this point, there is no indication that Ball is going to return to the court anytime soon. Terry Rozier will continue to start at point guard and see a boost in fantasy value. Also, Theo Maledon […]

Mason Plumlee (C, CHA) - Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 7

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 22% of leagues ANALYSIS: There is a chance Charlotte eventually decides to throw some young bloods into the starting lineup and starts handing bulky minutes to their most inexperienced players if the season goes totally wrong. That will see Mason Plumlee give his starting nod to […]

Gordon Hayward Out Indefinitely

Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward (shoulder) is out indefinitely due to a fracture in his left shoulder. He missed Friday's game against Minnesota with what was believed to be a contusion. However, the news is much worse, so Hayward will have further examinations to determine his options. The 32-year-old has averaged 16.3 points, 4.4 assists, […]

Kelly Oubre Jr. Finishes With 28 Points

Charlotte Hornets forward Kelly Oubre Jr. has been asked to pick up the slack on offense with the team shorthanded. On Friday, Oubre knocked down 10-of-21 field goal attempts for 28 points with six rebounds and three steals in the win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. This was another nice outing by Oubre who has been […]

Gordon Hayward Out Against Minnesota

Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward (shoulder) won't suit up on Friday against Minnesota due to a left shoulder contusion. As a result, Jalen McDaniels will replace him in the lineup. The 24-year-old has averaged 9.1 points this season. However, with LaMelo Ball (ankle) and Dennis Smith Jr. (ankle) also sitting, McDaniels could be more productive.

LaMelo Ball Remains Out Against Minnesota

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) is out ahead of Friday's meeting with Minnesota. The 21-year-old has dealt with a sprained ankle for most of the year, so fantasy managers hope he's nearing a return. With Dennis Smith Jr. (ankle) also sitting, Terry Rozier will handle the point guard duties while receiving a boost in […]

Dennis Smith Jr. Won't Suit Up Against Timberwolves

Charlotte Hornets guard Dennis Smith Jr. (ankle) was forced to exit the team's last game early due to an ankle sprain. It seems as though it wasn't just a minor tweak as he'll be forced to miss at least one game. Since LaMelo Ball (ankle) is also out on Friday, Terry Rozier will see a […]

Gordon Hayward Questionable On Friday

Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward (shoulder) is officially listed as questionable for the team's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Unfortunately, he's been somewhat of a mainstay on the injury report so far this season. He's missed eight games already and has appeared as questionable in a handful of the games that did end up playing. […]

Nick Richards Records Another Double-Double

Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards was outstanding once again during Wednesday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. The 24-year-old has finished with a double-double in three straight games. On Wednesday, Richards recorded 13 points, 13 rebounds, and one block across 21 minutes in the win over the Sixers. The Hornets are getting fantastic production from Richards […]