NBA Weekly Streamers for Week 5 (Nov 12 - Nov 18)

If you're looking to win your matchup next week (who isn't), have a player on your roster you wouldn't miss terribly, and you don't really care too much for long-term potential - that open roster spot could be put to very good use if you opt to stream. This can help you get a few wins […]

Michael Kidd-Gilchrist Doesn't Practice Thursday

Charlotte Hornets forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (ankle) did not practice on Thursday. Beat writer Rick Bonnell believes "the chances of [Kidd-Gilchrist] playing against the 76ers on Saturday are remote at best." The Hornets injury report on Friday should shed better light on the situation. If he isn't able to play, Miles Bridges is the biggest beneficiary.

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (11/14/18): NBA DFS Lineups

An 11-game slate is just what we needed after last night's measly 3-game slate. The options seem almost endless, but there are specific matchups that need to be exposed. The Wizards are still struggling across the board, the Magic are trending up but lack defensive firepower, and the Lakers-Trail Blazers is going to be the […]

RotoBaller NBA Recap: Addition By Subtraction

We've all heard the phrase, "addition by subtraction" - a phrase which, by definition, is impossible to comprehend. I mean, how can you complete the process of adding something to something else while taking one number or amount away from another? It makes no sense. Unless, of course, you're the Cleveland Cavaliers, Houston Rockets, or Golden State […]

Marvin Williams Records Three Steals In Tuesday's Loss

Charlotte Hornets power forward Marvin Williams scored only eight points in 30 minutes on Tuesday against the Cavs, but he was sharp defensively, getting a season-high three steals and registering his first block of the month. Williams had at least one block in all but two games in October, but he hasn't offered the same […]

Nicolas Batum Has 11 Points Against Cavs

Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Nicolas Batum had 11 points on 5-for-12 shooting in Tuesday's 113-89 loss to Cleveland, finishing with 11 points. Three of his missed came from downtown. He also notched five rebounds and three assists. Batum used to be a very good fantasy asset, as he can fill it up in multiple categories, but […]

Jeremy Lamb Leads Hornets In Scoring Tuesday Night

Charlotte Hornets shooting guard Jeremy Lamb was the only guy on the team who enjoyed visiting Cleveland on Tuesday night, scoring a season-high 22 points in a 113-89 loss. He ended up leading the team in scoring, shooting 8-for-16 from the field and 1-for-4 from deep with a perfect 5-for-5 record from the line. Lamb […]

Kemba Walker Plays Very Poorly Versus Cleveland

Charlotte Hornets point guard Kemba Walker failed to take advantage of a superb matchup on Tuesday against the Cavs and ended up posting a dud, scoring only seven points with 2-for-16 shooting in 36 minutes. He was 1-for-7 from deep and couldn't even make his free throws properly, finishing 2-for-5 from the line. His six […]

Michael Kidd-Gilchrist Ruled Out Tuesday

Charlotte Hornets forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (ankle) will not play Tuesday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Kidd-Gilchrist suffered a right ankle sprain Sunday and was seen in a walking boot at practice. Kidd-Gilchrist will miss at least one game with the possibility of a lengthy absence. Miles Bridges and Dwayne Bacon will get more run on […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (11/13/18): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

The league features only three games on Tuesday night and with Golden State playing their second of a back-to-back against the Hawks, be mindful that there is a good chance that they will clean up quick which could mean that Kevin Durant, Draymond Green, and Klay Thompson could sit out more than normal to get […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (11/13/18): NBA DFS Lineups

We were only going to have solid slates for so long. We're back to a small three game slate for a Tuesday. There are still plenty of options to choose from, though, making this a slate we can certainly attack. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy basketball lineup picks […]

Cody Zeller Fouls Out In Second Straight Game

Charlotte Hornets center Cody Zeller had back-to-back tough defensive assignments this weekend against Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers Saturday and then Andre Drummond of the Detroit Pistons Sunday. Zeller finished with 14 points on 5-for-11 shooting to go along with six rebounds and three blocks in 33 minutes Sunday. Despite fouling out, Zeller has […]

Tony Parker Continues Domination Over Detroit

Charlotte Hornets point guard Tony Parker improved to 20-11 over the Detroit Pistons as he faced them for the first time as a Hornet Sunday afternoon. Parker went 11-for-18 from the field for 24 points in 28 minutes off the bench. Parker also added four assists, three rebounds and two three-pointers Sunday. The 36-year-old veteran […]

Kemba Walker Posts Another 20-Point Game Sunday

Charlotte Hornets point guard Kemba Walker registered 24 points on 9-for-17 shooting to go along with eight assists and three rebounds in 36 minutes Sunday afternoon against the Detroit Pistons. Walker bounced back after a poor shooting night in his last game and recorded his eighth game this season with at least 20 points. This […]

NBA Waiver Wire: Standard League Adds (Week 4)

We are four weeks into the NBA fantasy season and we already have our first crop of names you might not have heard of that will definitely be relevant. Unfortunately, injuries are starting to pile up and rotations that worked early in the year are quickly being scrapped. Teams like the New York Knicks seem […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (11/10/18): NBA DFS Lineups

There are 10 games total today, but we are only going to focus on the main, 8-game slate. Tonight's games are not that appealing from an outside perspective and all but one are inter-conference games. This is good for competition and it gives us a good idea of what teams to really target today. Immediately, […]

Jeremy Lamb Scores 17 Before Leaving Game Friday

Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Jeremy Lamb played well in Friday night's overtime loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Lamb score 17 points on 6-for-12 shooting while also contributing three three-pointers, two steals and a block in 24 minutes. Lamb's line would have been bigger, but Lamb ended up leaving the game in the fourth quarter with a […]

Michael Kidd-Gilchrist Records Double-Double Friday

Charlotte Hornets forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist recorded his first double-double of the season Friday night against the Philadelphia 76ers. Kidd-Gilchrist registered 12 points, 12 rebounds and two assists in 26 minutes off the bench. Kidd-Gilchrist has been a steady option for rebounds from the forward position this year but his minutes fluctuate too much in order […]

Malik Monk Puts Up 19 Shot Attempts

Charlotte Hornets shooting guard Malik Monk chucked up 19 shots off the bench in an attempt to lead a comeback against the Philadelphia 76ers. Monk finished with 12 points on 4-for-19 shooting in 27 minutes off the bench. Monk got extra run with the starters, outside of Kemba Walker, struggling to keep the game close. […]

Kemba Walker Scores 19 Points In Fourth Quarter

Charlotte Hornets point guard Kemba Walker mounted a huge comeback to force overtime against the Philadelphia 76ers Friday. Walker scored 19 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter alone and also contributed nine assists, seven rebounds, a steal and zero turnovers in 40 minutes. Walker was just 2-for-15 through the first three quarters then […]

Nicolas Batum Plays Just 16 Minutes

Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Nicolas Batum sat for most of Friday night's overtime loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Batum finished with just five points, two rebounds, two assists and two steals in 16 minutes. The Hornets were down by 21 points at one point and Batum was relegated to the bench while Charlotte's reserves and Kemba […]

Michael Kidd-Gilchrist Surpasses Alonzo Mourning

Charlotte Hornets small forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist entered Friday night's game against the Philadelphia needing just five rebounds to move up on the franchise's all-time list. He nabbed his fifth board of the evening with 3:23 left in the third quarter, moving past Basketball Hall of Fame member Alonzo Mourning and into fifth-place on the Hornets' […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (11/9/18): NBA DFS Lineups

Week 4 of the NBA season is upon us. While there is not a marquee matchup among the seven games on Friday's docket, there is plenty of intriguing storylines. Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward returning to Salt Lake City as an opponent for the first time since leaving as a free agent is among the […]

Buy, Sell, or Hold: Nikola Mirotic and Otto Porter Jr.

Another week in the NBA has brought us another set of amazements and disappointments. Some guys are performing well above expectations, and perhaps their real capabilities, while others are in a slump and it's a matter of time when they're going to snap out of it. Before everything returns to normal, there is a small […]

Change vs. Regression: Field Goal Percentage

One of the most common ways for a player to be overrated or underrated in their season-long stats is field goal percentage, and one of the biggest mistakes that people make when it comes to that stat is not correctly evaluating the reasoning behind an over or under-performance in a player's shooting. While most of […]

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Adds for Week 4

The fourth week of the NBA season is already upon us! If you're here to read Dicky Fung's great column about who to add on waivers for the week ahead, I have some bad news, which is that I'm filling in for Dicky this week. But it's okay -- he'll be back for next week. […]

NBA Weekly Streamers for Week 4 (Nov 5 - Nov 11)

Some of your lower end players letting you down? I know the feeling... Unless you believe they have some serious untapped potential, that roster spot might be best used for streaming available players who are either in form or have favorable schedules and can help you win your next matchup.  And who knows, maybe that […]

RotoBaller NBA Recap: The Youth Movement is Real

There were about four minutes left in the first quarter of Tuesday night's commencement between the Hawks and Hornets. A 41-year old Vince Carter had Jeremy Lamb in the post before spinning baseline and elevating for a one-handed, "Statue of Liberty"-esque dunk. I use "elevating" lightly. I mean, it was far from a struggle dunk, […]

Michael Kidd-Gilchrist Goes Scoreless On Tuesday

Charlotte Hornets forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (finger) was held scoreless as he exited the game in the first half with a dislocated finger, only to return for the second half in the win. MKG missed all five shots from the floor but added six rebounds with two assists and a block in 17 minutes of action […]

Kemba Walker Produces Another Big Line In Win

Charlotte Hornet point guard Kemba Walker put together another solid game as he scored 27 points with a bunch of other goodies to help secure the win on Tuesday. Walker connected on 12 of 22 shooting with four makes from downtown while dishing out seven assists with three rebounds and three steals, but did commit […]