Fantasy Basketball Fallers - 2019-2020 Season Review

It's NBA Draft Week! While there is a ton of hype about the incoming rookies (check out all of our NBA Draft analysis here) we still need to take some time to reflect on the 2019-2020 season. We have the shortest NBA offseason EVER this year and it's already time to do some evaluation of […]

2020 NBA Mock Draft - RotoSurgeon's Fantasy Spin

The 2020 NBA Draft is drawing near and one of my favorite yearly rituals is reading about young players I typically forgot watching in NCAA games in mock drafts. Mock drafts are fun because they allow for a world of possibilities with players and teams alike where we each have our own individual vision on […]

Fantasy Basketball Risers - 2019-2020 Season Review

It feels like just last month I was breaking down NBA Finals games for DFS contests and here we are with the 2020-2021 season set to tip-off in only six weeks. We have the shortest NBA offseason EVER this year and it's already time to do some evaluation of the longest season ever as we […]

Cody Zeller A Trade Candidate This Offseason

Charlotte Hornets center Cody Zeller understands that he could be dealt by the organization this offseason. "They kind of gave me reassurance — 'We're happy with you, we want to keep you around.' But at the same time, if a team calls with a good offer, you're going to get traded." Zeller is in his […]

Hornets Attempting To Trade Nicolas Batum

Charlotte Hornets forward Nicolas Batum is expected to pick up his $27 million player option for next season. It is far more than he'd get in free agency, so there's no reason for him not to accept the deal. It's the final year of his contract, so the Hornets are likely going to attempt to […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (7/30/20): NBA DFS Lineups

By the time we tip off on Thursday in New Orleans, it will have been exactly 140 days, 18 hours, and 53 minutes since the NBA officially announced it had suspended the season amidst the coronavirus outbreak. We've all been anxiously following this unprecedented situation since that infamous night where the sports world stopped, and […]

Dwayne Bacon Wants To Leave Charlotte

Charlotte Hornets forward Dwayne Bacon mentioned that his best option is to "go somewhere else" when he reaches free agency in October. He will be a restricted free agent later this winter and there's a chance that Charlotte doesn't even offer him a contract. They've given Bacon chances this season, but he has failed to […]

PJ Washington Focusing On Ball-Handling and Playmaking

Charlotte Hornets forward PJ Washington mentioned that he is focusing on his ball-handling and playmaking ability during the offseason. He was a strong force in the paint, so improved ball-handling could do a lot for his game. Almost 60 percent of his shots this season have come with zero dribbling. However, it sounds like he […]

Malik Monk Has Been Reinstated By The League

Charlotte Hornets guard Malik Monk has been reinstated by the NBA after being suspended in February. He was suspended for violating the league's anti-drug policy. He'll have to wait until next season to play again since the Hornets are already eliminated from the playoff picture. Monk averaged 10.3 points, 2.1 assists and 1.1 triples on […]

Devonte' Graham Has Not Discussed Contract Extension

Charlotte Hornets guard Devonte' Graham has not discussed a contract extension with the organization, according to general manager Mitch Kupchak. Graham is a candidate for the Most Improved Player award after his performance this season. He is averaging 18.2 points, 7.5 assists, 1.0 steals and 3.5 triples after not playing much during his rookie campaign. […]

Caleb Martin Wants to Focus More Energy on Defense

Charlotte Hornets forward Caleb Martin says that he wants to focus more of his energy on the defensive side of the ball. "I’m finding ways to maneuver through the offense, finding baskets here and there. It’s not as high of a rate [at the NBA level] because we already have guys that do that," Martin […]

Caleb Martin Goes For 19 Points

Charlotte Hornets forward Caleb Martin finished with 19 points, seven rebounds, three assists, and four steals in 35 minutes during the 109-98 win over the Heat on Wednesday. The Nevada product built on a 23-point performance from the last game and racked up his two highest point totals of the season in these past two […]

Devonte' Graham Scores 30 Points

Charlotte Hornets point guard Devonte' Graham compiled 30 points, one rebound, six assists, and one steal in 37 minutes during the 109-98 win over the Heat on Wednesday. The 25-year-old also went 8-for-11 from downtown. The Kansas product has now scored at least 23 points in the last four games, and is tied with Terry […]

Fantasy Basketball Rotation Watch: Playing Time Updates For Week 21

Welcome to Rotation Watch, where each week, this article will break down who is gaining minutes around the NBA. Fantasy managers want the players that are getting the opportunity to shine, not the ones who are sitting on the bench and watching from the sidelines. Week 20 was no exception, and there were plenty of […]

Terry Rozier Unable To Suit Up For Wednesday’s Game

Charlotte Hornets point/shooting guard Terry Rozier (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s contest against the Miami Heat. Dealing with a cold, Rozier’s absence will mark just his second of the season. Devonte' Graham should be in line to see a larger offensive workload without Rozier in the mix, while Cody Martin will slot into […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (3/11/20): NBA DFS Lineups

Wednesday's DraftKings featured six-game slate boasts 12 teams on display and a few playoff implications here. The Miami Heat can clinch a playoff spot with a win on Wednesday with the Philadelphia 76ers are not too far behind. We see a potential four- and five-seed matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder and Utah Jazz battling […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (3/11/20): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

The league features six games on Wednesday night as things get even more interesting as we head toward the playoffs. On Tuesday, we saw some impressive performances on the fantasy end of things, with Bradley Beal dropping 40 points against the Knicks in Washington in addition to LeBron James coming one dime shy away from […]

Terry Rozier is Probable for Wednesday

Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (illness) is listed as probable for Wednesday's game against the Miami Heat. Rozier scored a career-high 40 points on Tuesday, but it appears he's a bit under the weather here. There's a good chance that Rozier suits up for this game, but fantasy owners should check back closer to tip-off […]

Fantasy Basketball - Dynasty Rundown for Week 21

Welcome to RotoBaller's weekly dynasty league rundown! Dynasty leagues are becoming more and more popular, and we're here to keep you ahead of the game. Each week, we'll touch on topics and players that may not necessarily be relevant in single-year formats, but they can make a splash in keeper leagues. With that being said, […]

Devonte' Graham Posts A Double-Double Against Atlanta

Charlotte Hornets point guard Devonte' Graham shot an ugly nine of 26 in a double-overtime loss to the Hawks to finish with 27 points along with 10 assists, four rebounds, and four steals. After missing Charlotte's narrow one-point loss to San Antonio, Graham has come back with three consecutive 20-point outings with no less than […]

Terry Rozier Posts A Career-High Versus Atlanta

Charlotte Hornets point guard Terry Rozier shot 15 of 26 from the field to finish a double-overtime loss to the Hawks with a career-high 40 points along with four rebounds and three assists. Rozier took advantage of his 43 minutes of action in this one, also matching a career-high with eight three-pointers in 13 attempts. […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (3/9/20): NBA DFS Lineups

It’s not often that the NBA schedule throws a curveball, but DFS owners can safely confirm Monday’s three-game slate as a breaking pitch with some considerable heft. Slates as brief as these are traditionally dominated by the tried and true, who see the similarities in lineups as to their advantage. But no matter the experience […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (3/9/20): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

I hope everyone had a fantastic weekend. We saw some solid performances on Sunday, notably, Luka Doncic, who hit 60 fantasy points, as well as Andre Drummond, Dejounte Murray, Kyle Lowry, Shabazz Napier, Domantas Sabonis, and Bam Adebayo, who each accrued at least 50 fantasy points. We also had some guys who stepped up, namely […]

Dwayne Bacon Recalled from G League

Charlotte Hornets guard Dwayne Bacon has been recalled from the G League after posting some impressive stats. He was averaging 31.8 points, 8.4 rebounds and 3.3 assists and dropped 51 points in one contest during his time in the G League. Malik Monk (suspension) won't be taking the court anytime soon. Cody Martin has been […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for March 9th (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.   Premium Research & DFS Lineup Picks DFS Cheat Sheet Game of the Day Charlotte Hornets at Atlanta Hawks Although this is without a doubt the worst actual game of the day, this may be the best place for fantasy value. Both teams are […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (3/8/20): NBA DFS Lineups

Welcome back to RotoBaller, your source for all things fantasy sports! We have an eight-game main slate on Draftkings tonight that locks at 6:00 PM. For those of you grinding NBA DFS like I am every day, I have my favorite combination of value plays and high-priced studs to help you get your lineups started. […]

Devonte' Graham Scores And Facilitates Against Rockets

Charlotte Hornets guard Devonte' Graham picked apart the Rockets' defense on Saturday. The 25-year-old accumulated 25 points on 7-for-12 shooting from the field, 4-for-8 from three-point territory, and knocked down all five of his attempts from the charity stripe. Graham also tallied six assists and a steal in 32 minutes of play and was a plus-18 in […]

PJ Washington Enjoys Efficient Offensive Showing Versus Rockets

Charlotte Hornets forward PJ Washington's performance was crucial to his ball club scraping by with a 108-99 victory over the Rockets on Saturday. The rookie scored 22 points and connected on eight of his 11 field-goal attempts, including half of his six three-point tries. In 33 minutes of action, he also contributed five rebounds and three […]

Terry Rozier Scores Team-High In Win Versus Rockets

Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier led his club to a 108-99 victory over the Rockets on Saturday. He managed to score a team-high 24 points on 8-for-15 accuracy from the field and 6-for-9 from deep in 38 minutes. Rozier also chipped in three rebounds, six assists, and one steal in a win that snapped a three-game losing […]

NBA Weekly Streamers for Week 21 (Mar 9 - Mar 15)

Depending on your league settings, fantasy playoffs have either already started or are very close. This is the time of the year when we need to win the most and therefore can't afford any sentiment towards players who just aren't performing. It's wise to look ahead, even a few weeks in advance and calculate how […]