Nikola Mirotic Traded To Pelicans

The New Orleans Pelicans have acquired Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic in exchange for center Omer Asik and guards Tony Allen and Jameer Nelson as well as a first-round draft pick. For the Pelicans, this represents a win-now move in the wake of DeMarcus Cousins' season-ending Achilles injury. Mirotic will likely step into the starting lineup and […]

Nikola Mirotic Being Held Out Until Trade Deadline Passes

Chicago Bulls power forward Nikola Mirotic will not play for Chicago before the trade deadline. Mirotic was rumored to have been traded to the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday, but the trade eventually fell through. The Bulls have opted to sit Mirotic for the near future while they try to find a suitor for his […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (1/31/18): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

The Wednesday slate is lighter than normal thanks to a busy Tuesday slate. That hasn't effected the value plays thanks to several players worth highlighting who are returning from injuries and underpriced as a result. What is lacking on this slate is a lot of high priced studs, so picking the most likely players to […]

Kris Dunn Expected To Miss At Least Three More Games

Chicago Bulls point guard Kris Dunn (concussion) is traveling with the team for a trip to the West Coast, but he isn't expected to play in any of those games as he continues to try to work his way back after a concussion suffered in a fall two weeks ago. Dunn could miss more than […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/31/18): NBA DFS Lineups

We have a eight game NBA slate, which is a good size for a Wednesday 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 providing you with my daily fantasy basketball […]

Paul Zipser Will Start on Wednesday

Chicago Bulls forward Paul Zipser will draw the start against the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday. Lauri Markkanen (personal) has been ruled out, which gives Zipser the rare start. Zipser is not expected to see many minutes on the floor. Nikola Mirotic (leg) is expected to be available, but might not play due to trade […]

Nikola Mirotic Will Be Available on Wednesday

Chicago Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic (leg) said he will be available against the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday. The trade rumors continue to heat up surrounding Mirotic. He just wants to play and not deal with the trade talk. He's going to be an extremely risky option right now because of all the trade talk. […]

Lauri Markkanen Ruled Out Wednesday

Chicago Bulls forward/center Lauri Markkanen (personal) has been ruled out of Wednesday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. He missed practice both on Monday and Tuesday this week, but the only details available are that it's an excused absence. Nikola Mirotic (leg) also missed practice and has been the subject to multiple trade rumors. Bobby […]

Week 16 Fantasy Basketball - Waiver Wire and Buy/Sell

Week 15 was absolutely devastating to some owners, as the biggest news this week was the season-ending injury to New Orleans Pelicans center DeMarcus Cousins (torn Achilles tendon). It's a crushing blow for owners who own Boogie, one of the most dominant players in fantasy hoops. There's just no silver living at all whatsoever, as […]

Bobby Portis Could Not Buy a Bucket in Loss

Chicago Bulls power forward Bobby Portis was abysmal from the field, managing only seven points on a forgettable 1-for-9 shooting from the field and 0-for-3 from distance in the loss against the surging Milwaukee Bucks. He did not provide any defensive stats to salvage his lackluster performance on the offensive end and saw only 13 […]

Lauri Markkanen Posts Efficient Double-Double In Losing Effort

Chicago Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen played efficient basketball versus the Milwaukee Bucks in a big loss, 110-96. He finished the game with 17 points on 6-for-10 shooting, including 2-for-4 from three-point range and a perfect 3-for-3 from the charity stripe. He also added 10 rebounds and two assists. Look for him to continue his solid […]

Zach LaVine’s Shooting Leaves Much To Be Desired In Blowout Loss

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine struggled with his shot while playing 26 minutes in a blowout loss versus the Milwaukee Bucks, 110-96. For the game, he finished with six points on 2-for-11 shooting with five rebounds, five assists and three steals. Look for him to bounce back as he prepares to play his next game […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (1/28/18): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Thankfully, we have a solid NBA schedule on Sunday that will help divert our attention away from the horrendous NFL Pro Bowl. FanDuel is breaking down the day into two categories, an early and a main slate. Though both have some solid options, the early slate features a lot of favorable picks that will be featured […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/26/18): NBA DFS Lineups

What's up, RotoBallers!? After a small Thursday slate, we're locked back into a huge Friday slate. There are double digit games tonight, featuring a few elite matchups to attack. Surprisingly, at this point, there are not too many salary relief options that jump off the pace. In this article, I will be providing you with […]

NBA Injuries and Who Can Benefit Instead (Week 15)

We're approaching crunch time in fantasy. And just like that, it's Week 15, as you must do anything possible to make the playoffs. Once you get there, it's an entirely different ball game. Holding onto injured players with little upside is likely a bad move at this point. The injury bug has been real this […]

Kris Dunn Won't Play Wednesday

Chicago Bulls guard Kris Dunn (concussion) won't play against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday. Head coach Fred Hoiberg said there is no change in Dunn's status, so don't expect him to suit up on Friday versus the Lakers. Jerian Grant is likely looking at two more starts and Denzel Valentine will back him up off […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/24/18): NBA DFS Lineups

We have a nine game NBA slate, which is a good size for a Wednesday 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 providing you with my daily fantasy basketball […]

Justin Holiday Struggles on Monday Night

Chicago Bulls guard/forward Justin Holiday was semi-productive in the Monday night loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. Holiday played 42 minutes, scoring 15 points, but was shaky shooting the ball, going 5-for-13 from the field and 1-for-8 from deep. Nonetheless, Holiday has been productive and is easily enjoying the best season of his career, averaging […]

Zach LaVine Effective Despite Minutes Restiction

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine was productive in the the loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. Despite still working on a minutes restriction, LaVine made the most of his time on the court by dropping 19 points on 7-for-15 from the field in addition to pulling down five boards. This was arguably his best game […]

Jerian Grant Explodes While Filling in for Kris Dunn

Chicago Bulls guard Jerian Grant played well on Monday in the loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. Filling in for guard Kris Dunn (concussion), Grant played 47 productive minutes, finishing the night with 22 points in addition to showcasing his generosity by dishing out 13 assists. With Dunn expected to be out at least one […]

Lauri Markkanen Pulls Down 17 Rebounds

Chicago Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen recorded a double-double in Monday's narrow loss to New Orleans. Markkanen played 40 minutes, scoring 14 points on 5-for-12 shooting from the field. Though he missed all four shots from deep, he made up for it by pulling down 17 rebounds and swatting two shots. The first-year man has been […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/22/18): NBA DFS Lineups

I hope everyone had a fantastic weekend. After only four games on Sunday that were overshadowed by championship football, the Association features nine games to get you back to focusing on hoops. Below you will find our daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for DraftKings on 1/22/18. These DFS lineup picks can vary from higher-priced players and […]

NBA Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Week 15 and Buy/Sell

Week 14 has officially wrapped up as we continue to itch closer to fantasy playoffs. As a reminder for most leagues, fantasy playoffs will begin on Week 21 which begins March 12th. Drop the dead weight, make an effort to improve your team via trades / waiver wire. Don't be attached to short-term pick ups […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (1/22/18): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Hope everyone enjoyed Championship Sunday yesterday, but now it's back to basketball-only for two whole weeks. To begin, we have an eight game slate, tipping off at 7:30 pm EST for the FanDuel Main contests. What can we learn from Vegas as of this morning? Well, the clear-cut game stack favorite, […]

Kris Dunn Won’t Play in Atlanta

Chicago Bulls guard Kris Dunn (concussion) will not play against the Hawks on Saturday. Dunn took a nasty spill during the team’s matchup against Golden State and will likely miss the team’s entire three-game road trip while in the league’s concussion protocol. With guard Zach LaVine still facing a minutes restriction, guard Jerian Grant will […]

NBA Injuries and Who Can Benefit Instead (Week 14)

Just how frustrated are we with injuries in the NBA this season? It seems as if Player X returns, Player B gets injured. The injury bug has been real this season, and it's like a plague that continues to spread across the league. Understanding the injury landscape is key in all forms of fantasy basketball. […]

Justin Holiday Goes Missing in Loss

Chicago Bulls guard/forward Justin Holiday was never an efficient scorer and Wednesday was no different. The five-year veteran shot just 2-for-12 from the field, both coming from beyond the arc, and provided no defensive stats in the loss against the Golden State Warriors. On the bright side, Holiday does get steady minutes in the small […]

Zach LaVine Goes Cold From the Field

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine could not get himself going Wednesday against the Golden State Warriors after putting up two solid outings following his return from an ACL injury. He shot just 2-for-12 from the field and did not provide much elsewhere in 19 minutes of playing time. The silver lining is that he was aggressive […]

Kris Dunn Dislodges Two Teeth

Chicago Bulls guard Kris Dunn accidentally took a bite out of the United Center court. Momentum from a fast-break dunk carried Dunn into a headfirst fall towards the court. Looking terrible on camera, tests so far have come back negative for concussion-like symptoms, but he does have a partially chipped tooth, along with two dislodged […]

Nikola Mirotic Scores 24 Points Versus Warriors

Chicago Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic did it all in a tough loss versus the Golden State Warriors. Not only did Threekola score 24 points on 9-for-13 shooting and 4-7 from three-point range, he also had six rebounds, three assists, three steals and one block in 27 minutes played. Look for Mirotic to continue his great […]