Fantasy Basketball Injury Updates for Week 3

There was at least one major injury this week with Patrick Williams of the Bulls, but the fantasy implications there are a bit difficult to sort out. Quick note: If you're complaining about injuries, you're doing this wrong. Unless your top one or two dogs go down, stop complaining and start scraping. You can get […]

LaMelo Ball Finishes Losing Effort With 30 Points

Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball scored a game-high 30 points in Monday's 113-110 loss to Cleveland, shooting 12-for-22 from the floor with a 5-for-8 mark from downtown. He added seven rebounds and six assists to his line with two steals, two blocks and two turnovers in 34 minutes. The 20-year-old was fairly quiet most […]

Week 2 Fantasy Basketball Reactions - Buy, Sell, Hold

Week 2 of the 2021-22 NBA season is officially in the books. It's still very early, but there's no shortage of things to discuss as we look ahead to Week 3 and beyond. Some players have outperformed their average draft position (ADP), while others have underperformed through two weeks. Can those that have overperformed keep […]

Fantasy Basketball Night In Review: Monday, November 1

Welcome to the RotoBaller NBA Recap. In this feature, we will highlight a few key fantasy basketball takeaways from the games played during last night's slate. These viewpoints can be both positive and negative and will hopefully help to provide insight into different roster moves you should consider making based on trends and statistical nuggets […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (11/1/21): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

We're set for a nine-game Monday slate to kick things off this week, giving us plenty of options across the salary scale to differentiate our lineups with in tournaments. As usual, I'll strive to offer three options at each point on the salary scale, plus at least one additional consideration, for a night where there […]

NBA DFS Prop Picks for 11/1 - Monkey Knife Fight

This NBA season continues to pique the interests of sports-fans everywhere, but not for the reason most people would expect. Over the previous two decades, the NBA has created this equation about itself that high-scoring games equal entertainment, entertainment equals interest, and interest equals prosperity. However, as it turns out, the rule change introduced this […]

DraftKings NBA DFS Data Insights (11/1/21): Top Values, Best Matchups, Minute Gainers

Hello RotoBaller! I'm Jon Anderson and I'm the resident data modeling guy here at RotoBaller. I mainly contribute to this website with fantasy baseball analysis, but I decided to dip my toes in the NBA modeling business this year. Basketball is probably the best sport for data modeling and projections, just because of the inherent […]

LaMelo Ball Bounces Back With Solid Sunday

In a 125-113 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball bounced back from two poor performances to finish Week 2 with a flurry. In a season-high 33 minutes, Ball stuffed the box score with 27 points, nine rebounds, seven assists, a steal, and four three-pointers. He was coming off a couple […]

Kelly Oubre Jr. Drops Season-High 26 Points

Charlotte Hornets guard Kelly Oubre Jr. returned to the bench, producing incredible results as he dropped a season-high 26 points in 32 minutes. With Terry Rozier back in the starting five, Oubre led the second unit. The 26 points were great, but he also added seven rebounds, six triples, five assists, and two steals. Oubre […]

Fantasy Basketball Night In Review: Sunday, October 31

Welcome to the RotoBaller NBA Recap. In this feature, we will highlight a few key fantasy basketball takeaways from the games played during last night's slate. These viewpoints can be both positive and negative and will hopefully help to provide insight into different roster moves you should consider making based on trends and statistical nuggets […]

Fantasy Basketball 9-Cat Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 3

The NBA is back, y'all! Hopefully the first two weeks of fantasy basketball treated you well. If it didn't — well, we're here for you. These recommendations are for 9-cat leagues, but if you play in another format, there's a good chance that the information here can still help you. We'll be looking at centers, […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (10/31/21): NBA DFS Lineups

We have an appropriately terrifying four-game NBA slate on Halloween night. We start off in Charlotte with the Hornets hosting Portland. Milwaukee hosts the Jazz in the earlier window as well. Brooklyn welcomes Detroit, who may be without their phenom again with the Pistons on a back-to-back. We finish off with the Rockets in L.A. […]

Fantasy Basketball Dynasty Risers - Week 2

And we’re off! One week into the season and already so much to digest. We’ve had some big rookie showcases, some veterans struggling to piece things together and numerous rejuvenated franchises across the league. In this weekly column, I will be highlighting four players whose dynasty stock has risen over the past week. It will […]

Fantasy Basketball Drop List: Week 2

Hey, all! How's the 2021-22 NBA season treating you? It's time for the return of the Drop List, my weekly look around the NBA at what players can be moved on from. Below is our weekly fantasy basketball drop list, a look at players who are can be dropped in some or all formats. Every […]

Fantasy Basketball Night In Review: Thursday, October 28

Welcome to the RotoBaller NBA Recap. In this feature, we will highlight a few key fantasy basketball takeaways from the games played during last night's slate. These viewpoints can be both positive and negative and will hopefully help to provide insight into different roster moves you should consider making based on trends and statistical nuggets […]

Terry Rozier Remains Questionable Friday

Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (ankle) is questionable to play the Miami Heat on Friday. Rozier remains day-to-day given the consistent questionable tag and should be returning to the lineup at any moment after a three-game absence. However, there is no indication whether or not Rozier has improved enough to return Friday. If Rozier does […]

P.J. Washington Doubtful Against Miami

Charlotte Hornets forward/center P.J. Washington (knee) is doubtful to play Friday against the Miami Heat. Washington is likely going to miss his third straight game with a right knee sprain and does not have a clear timeline to his return. Mason Plumlee will continue to see heavy minutes at center while Jalen McDaniels should see […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (10/28/21): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

It's Thursday, meaning we're set for a more modestly-sized slate in the NBA that typically follows the big Wednesday mid-week extravaganza. This time around, we're dealing with six games, what some might consider an ideal number of games for DFS purposes. The player pool certainly is large enough to have appealing options at each position […]

Gordon Hayward Fills Up The Box Score In Win Over Magic

Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward did a little bit of everything in Wednesday's win over the Magic. Hayward excelled on both ends of the floor, scoring 24 points with five assists and two triples on offense while chipping in five boards, two steals, and a block on the defensive end. The 31-year-old forward was a […]

Miles Bridges Continues Red-Hot Start

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges kept up his torrid stretch of play in Wednesday's win over the Magic. Bridges poured in a team-high 31 points on 11-for-21 shooting from the field and 5 of 10 shooting from beyond the arc. The 23-year-old sank 4 of 5 free throws, adding six boards and a block in […]

Fantasy Basketball Night In Review: Wednesday, October 27

Welcome to the RotoBaller NBA Recap. In this feature, we will highlight a few key fantasy basketball takeaways from the games played during last night's slate. These viewpoints can be both positive and negative and will hopefully help to provide insight into different roster moves you should consider making based on trends and statistical nuggets […]

Terry Rozier To Remain Out On Wednesday

Charlotte Hornets point guard Terry Rozier (ankle) will miss his third consecutive game as the team takes on the Orlando Magic on Wednesday. Rozier is battling a right ankle sprain, but it seems as if he's close to returning since he had previously been listed as questionable for Wednesday's game. Rozier has only played in […]

Fantasy Basketball Injury Updates for Week 2

Just like Russell Westbrook starting slow on a new NBA team, injuries are an inevitability in NBA basketball these days. But like my Uncle Ben always said, "With great injuries comes great opportunities." Don't sue me, Sony. Or Marvel. Not entirely sure how that cluster of intellectual property works anymore. In fantasy hoops, one man's […]

NBA DFS Prop Picks for 10/27 - Monkey Knife Fight

The word of the night is 'options,' and there hasn't been this much money making potential all season. While lines change and Monkey Knife Fight seems to try and crop out the easier bets before they can be taken advantage of, today they are helpless. With how this season has played out, some projections are […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (10/27/21): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers! We're a full week through the NBA season now, I hope that it's treated you well. I've been on a rather hot streak to start the season, including last night where I used a lot of people moving up to AD after the LeBron news to pivot to Tobias Harris and Russell […]

Fantasy Basketball Night In Review: Tuesday, October 26

Welcome to the RotoBaller NBA Recap. In this feature, we will highlight a few key fantasy basketball takeaways from the games played during last night's slate. These viewpoints can be both positive and negative and will hopefully help to provide insight into different roster moves you should consider making based on trends and statistical nuggets […]

LaMelo Ball Has Seven Three-Point Bombs During 25-Point Effort

Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball matched a career high with seven made three-pointers during a 25-point performance in Monday's overtime loss to Boston, shooting 7-for-19 overall from the field. He was 7-for-14 from downtown and 4-for-4 at the line with nine assists, five rebounds and six turnovers in 33 minutes. Ball had to exit […]

Fantasy Basketball Night In Review: Monday, October 25

Welcome to the RotoBaller NBA Recap. In this feature, we will highlight a few key fantasy basketball takeaways from the games played during last night's slate. These viewpoints can be both positive and negative and will hopefully help to provide insight into different roster moves you should consider making based on trends and statistical nuggets […]

P.J. Washington Ruled Out For Monday's Game

Charlotte Hornets power forward P.J. Washington (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Boston Celtics. He is dealing with a right knee sprain and is being considered day-to-day. Jalen McDaniels should see increased playing time with Washington out. We may also get a more extended look at rookie Kai Jones, who has […]

P.J. Washington Could Sit Out Against Boston

Charlotte Hornets forward P.J. Washington (knee) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Boston Celtics. The young forward was able to play 26 minutes on Sunday. The fact it's a back-to-back set could mean Washington sits out this game as a precaution. Jalen McDaniels would likely be asked to fill in, assuming Washington […]