Cody Zeller is Questionable for Sunday

Charlotte Hornets forward/center Cody Zeller (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Toronto Raptors. Zeller has missed the last two games and was ruled out after warmups on Friday. He is stuck in a position battle with Willy Hernangomez, so he's really only worth a look in deeper leagues. Frank Kaminsky will likely see […]

NBA DFS Weekend Dumpster Dive Week 20

Hey Which is better, Harden’s disrespectful, “I just did that to you” stare to Wesley Johnson as he drills a 3-ball and asks for a cleanup in aisle “13”, or Lebron’s, “I may be 33, but watch me KaioKen x10 right quick with this behind-the-back, through the legs, left-handed, parallel to the backboard, layup.... with […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (3/2/18): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

The association features a big slate with some tough matchups to help you kick off your weekend. In an effort of not boring everyone, I will be omitting the obvious choices like Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, etc. Below you will find our daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for FanDuel on 3/2/18. These DFS lineup picks […]

Cody Zeller is Questionable Against Sixers

Charlotte Hornets forward/center Cody Zeller (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. He has some swelling in his surgically repaired knee. However, the Hornets are listing Zeller as day-to-day despite the swelling. Frank Kaminsky will likely pick up some extra minutes if Zeller is unable to suit up. The Hornets don't seem […]

Michael Kidd-Gilchrist is Questionable for Friday

Charlotte Hornets small forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (hamstring) is questionable for Friday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Hamstring injuries have a tendency to linger, so the Hornets may elect to be cautious with MKG. He was held out of Wednesday's game versus Boston and played just six minutes the game prior. Treveon Graham drew the start […]

Young and Interesting: Comparing Present Youngsters To The Past

We're entering the home stretch of the season as all-star weekend just wrapped up in Los Angeles last week. At this point in the season, teams know where they stand in the NBA hierarchy, and one of the most exciting things about this part of the season is seeing what young guys can do when given […]

Cody Zeller And Michael Kidd-Gilchrist Out Wednesday

The Charlotte Hornets will be without Cody Zeller (knee) and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (hamstring) Wednesday night against the Boston Celtics. Both Zeller and Kidd-Gilchrist got banged up in Tuesday's win over the Chicago Bulls and won't be able to play. Dwight Howard (rib) will have an opportunity to play big minutes in the front court without […]

Cody Zeller is Questionable on Wednesday

Charlotte Hornets forward/center Cody Zeller (knee) is questionable to play against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday. Zeller left Tuesday's game against the Bulls after experiencing some swelling in his knee. Wednesday is the second game of a back-to-back set, so it would not be surprising to see Zeller sitting out. The team may want to […]

Dwight Howard is Probable for Wednesday

Charlotte Hornets center Dwight Howard (ribs) is being listed as probable for Wednesday's game against the Boston Celtics. He played through the rib issue on Tuesday. He played 29 minutes, scoring 24 points with six rebounds and five blocks in the victory over Chicago. Howard has incentive to play with Charlotte still in the playoff […]

Michael Kidd-Gilchrist Questionable for Wednesday

Charlotte Hornets small forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (hamstring) is questionable to play against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday. MKG pulled his hamstring in Tuesday's game, so it would not be surprising if he sat out on Wednesday. He played just six minutes on Tuesday before heading to the locker room. He's had little recovery time, but […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (2/28/18): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

We've got a big NBA Wednesday, with nine games on the main slate. Like Tuesday, the options at guard are largely uninspiring. However, there are options at forward with injuries in Charlotte and there could be news throughout the day regarding tanking teams such as the Hawks, Grizzlies, and Suns that could open value. As […]

Dwight Howard Hurts Ribs, Scores 24 Points In Win

Charlotte Hornets center Dwight Howard (ribs) scored 24 points in a win against Chicago on Tuesday. Howard shot 10-for-12 despite missing the entire second quarter after suffering a rib injury on the back side of his chest cavity. Howard wasn’t entirely sure he could play in the second half but erased all doubt in a third […]

Nicolas Batum Struggles To Find His Shot

Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Nicolas Batum was 3-for-10 for 10 points in a win against Chicago on Tuesday. Luckily for his owners, Batum has really rounded into form and found other ways to fill the stat sheet. Against Chicago, Batum led the team in assists (12) and rebounds (seven). When his shot is on, Batum is […]

Kemba Walker Scores 31 Points in Win

Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker shot 11-for-19 for 31 points in a win against Chicago on Tuesday. He also added five assists and three steals. Walker has doled out at least five dimes in six out of the last seven games and scored 31 points in two of the last four. The Hornets have won […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (2/27/18): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

To be honest, this slate is really ugly in the early hours of Tuesday. We'll have to hope for news that breaks the slate open, similar to what we got yesterday with the Bulls resting Zach LaVine on the front-end of their back-to-back and with the Hawks not being priced appropriately yet. There are a […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (2/27/18): NBA DFS Lineups

Tuesday brings us another decent slate of six games, but be warned that most of the games tonight are in jeopardy of being blowouts. If there was one game to stack it's the Nuggets-Clippers. It's going to be a high-scoring contest and there is decent guard value spread out. Nikola Jokic, LeBron James, Joel Embiid, […]

Think Macro, Not Micro: Drafting Archetypes in Category Basketball Leagues

With the all-star break limiting the amount of games to analyze, I thought I’d write about more general strategy as opposed to any player specific analysis. Even with the NBA taking a week off, there’s no reason for us to stop learning and become better players, so let’s take a look at some draft theory. […]

Nicolas Batum Continues Solid Play

Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Nicolas Batum had a good all-around effort in a win over Brooklyn on Thursday. Batum scored 10 points on 4-for-8 shooting, including 2-for-4 from three. Batum was active around the basket, tying the team high with seven assists while also pulling down five rebounds. It's his second straight game with double-digit scoring, […]

Kemba Walker Goes For 31 Points

Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker fed off his All-Star appearance with 31 points in a win against Brooklyn on Thursday. Walker was 12-for-22 from the floor and 4-for-8 from distance in addition to adding seven assists. The Hornets will next turn around and visit Washington on Friday, a team that is giving up the 12th […]

Dwight Howard Beasts Down Low

Charlotte Hornets center Dwight Howard pulled down a season-high 24 rebounds in a win against Brooklyn on Thursday. It's his fifth game this season with 20 or more rebounds, a new Charlotte Hornets single-season record. The Hornets all-time mark is six. Howard added 15 points on 6-for-14 shooting. Howard and the Hornets are back at […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (2/22/18): NBA DFS Lineups

Welcome back, RotoBallers! It's been too long, but we finally get to talk NBA DFS again. College basketball is heating up, Spring Training is starting, PGA Majors are on the way, and the NBA season is entering the final stretch. It's a beautiful time to be a sports fan, and it's an even better time […]

Dwight Howard Pulls Down 13 Boards

Charlotte Hornets center Dwight Howard finished with 13 rebounds in the win over his former team on Valentine's Day. In addition to the boards, Howard completed his double-double by scoring 22 points on 9-for-16 shooting from the field. Though his best days are behind him as evidenced by a dunk that he missed after failing […]

Nicolas Batum Plays Well Against Orlando

Charlotte Hornets guard Nicolas Batum played well during the 104-102 win over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night. Batum scored 14 points on 5-for-11 from the field in addition to an efficient 4-for-7 from deep. He also had seven assists, five boards and nabbed away a steal. As the trade deadline came and went, Batum […]

Kemba Walker Scores 20 Points Against Magic

Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker scored 20 points in the narrow 104-102 win over the Orlando Magic. Walker struggled from the field, going 6-for-19, but made up for it from behind the arc, finishing the night going 4-for-8. He also contributed six assists, five boards and was solid defensively by nabbing four steals and blocking […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (2/14/18): NBA DFS Lineups

We have a MASSIVE 12 game NBA slate, as it is the last full day before the All-Star break, and there are some interesting options across the board. There are a number of injuries going around, so this should open up some value plays once we get the starting lineups. In this article, I will be […]

Week 18/19 Fantasy Basketball - Waiver Wire and Buy/Sell (All-Star Edition)

All-Star weekend is just around the corner, and it's an exciting for all NBA fans as we approach the weekend. In case you didn't know, this year's All-Star game will feature a different format, in which the captains (LeBron James & Stephen Curry) has selected members to be on their teams. It also gives some […]

A Bite-Sized Analysis of Nicolas Batum

Quick! How many current NBA players are French? If you got 11, you’re correct, but maybe ask yourself why you know that…?! One of our beloved baguette ballers is, none other than, Nicolas Batum of the Charlotte Hornets. Batum is known to be a versatile wing who can fill the stat sheet with solid points, […]

Kemba Walker Breaks 40 Points Again

Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker scored 40 points in a win over Atlanta on Thursday. Walker was 13-for-26 from the field and 6-for-11 from three. The Hornets were surprisingly quiet at the trade deadline, which means Walker will continue to put up over 20 points and around five assists per game. Walker only had three […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (2/8/18): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Only six games tonight so we'll get right into it. Tonight's specimen of games is arguably one of the better slates this week. Last night was a bit of a dud for most players, and most of the teams playing tonight are high-scoring teams that sacrifice defense for pace, exactly what every DFS player wants. […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (2/8/18): NBA DFS Lineups

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We were rudely reminded what it's like to play MLB DFS last night thanks to the strange postponement of the Pacers and Pelicans game. I'll echo what all of Twitter was saying, which was that if you faded the postponed game, you are bad at NBA DFS. It was one of, if […]