FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (11/2/18): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Normally, we have a massive Friday slate, but that hasn't been the case this season. The NBA is trying to crack down on back-to-back games, and they are utilizing a more consistent schedule with smaller amounts of games on what are normally bigger slates. Regardless, there are plenty of options to choose from on this […]

James Harden is Doubtful on Friday

Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden (hamstring) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. It was reported on Thursday that Harden is targeting a return on Saturday. It sounds like there is a small chance that Harden is ready to play against the Nets on Friday. Eric Gordon should remain in the starting […]

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Adds for Week 3

Looking ahead into Week 3, the injury bug has been spreading across the association. Key guys like James Harden and Devin Booker are dealing with hamstring injuries. Kevin Love is battling a leg injury, and Anthony Davis (elbow) was a late scratch Saturday night as well. Unfortunately, Injuries are part of fantasy and the only way […]

NBA Weekly Streamers for Week 3 (Oct 29 - Nov 4)

Each and every one of us knows the feeling of disappointment when the guy we were hoping would be the surprise of the season turns his back on us. When our last round flier shows why he wasn't picked up earlier, and probably shouldn't have been picked at all. If you're in a competitive league […]

James Harden is Doubtful for Friday

Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden (hamstring) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. Head coach Mike D'Antoni said Harden is doubtful for Friday, but Harden could return for the next game. Harden went through practice on Thursday, but it doesn't sound like he's 100 percent ready yet. Eric Gordon is expected to […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (10/31/18): NBA DFS Lineups

With seven games on the slate it's not hard to find options to play. There is a lack of consistent value due to the insecurity of team's rotations this early in the season, but for most players, we can see the direction they are trending. There are a decent number of superstars playing tonight, but […]

Clint Capela Grabs 14 Rebounds Against Portland

Houston Rockets center Clint Capela has four double-doubles in six games after putting up a 14-point, 14-rebound performance against Portland on Tuesday. Capela was 6-for-11 from the field and also blocked three shots. Houston plays the Nets on Friday and Capela will spend a lot of time matched up with second-year center Jarrett Allen, whose […]

Chris Paul Scores 17 Points In Loss To Portland

Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul led the Rockets in scoring on Tuesday, but he finished with just 17 points on 6-for-19 shooting as Houston fell to the Trail Blazers. Paul also added five rebounds, nine assists, and two steals. Houston plays Brooklyn on Friday, and the Nets currently rank in the middle of the […]

Carmelo Anthony Struggles From Field Against Portland

Houston Rockets forward Carmelo Anthony went just 2-for-12 from the field in Tuesday's loss to the Trail Blazers, finishing with eight points. He added four rebounds, a steal, two blocks...and no assists. Anthony has been inconsistent for the Rockets so far this year and a major contributor to the team's struggles, but as long as […]

P.J. Tucker (PF/SF, HOU) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 26% of leagues ANALYSIS: It has not been a great start to the season for the Houston Rockets, who currently sit at 1-4 and just a half-game out of last place in the West. (A spot occupied by the Suns, who have a pair of guys from […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (10/30/18): NBA DFS Lineups

This is something we haven't seen very often in the past! It's a Tuesday slate, but there are still eight games. Generally, we have four or fewer games on a Tuesday, but the new NBA scheduled has blessed us with a bigger slate. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (10/30/18): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Happy Tuesday, I hope everyone is doing well. The slate is packed, and there are plenty of games that are anticipated to be high-scoring and tight to help make things interesting. With Kevin Love, James Harden, Steven Adams, and Markieff Morris either not playing, or in danger of missing time, there are plenty of opportunities […]

RotoBaller NBA Recap: Klay Thompson is Other Worldly

Welcome to the RotoBaller NBA Recap. In this feature, we will highlight three fantasy basketball takeaways from last night's slate of NBA games. We were in for a treat in the Warriors and Bulls game last night, in which Klay Thompson was other worldly as he knocked down 14 three-pointers in only 27 minutes. Thompson finished […]

James Ennis Won't Play on Tuesday

Houston Rockets guard/forward James Ennis (hamstring) will remain on the sidelines for Tuesday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Ennis has a Grade 2 hamstring strain, so he could be looking at missing multiple weeks. Carmelo Anthony is going to benefit the most from this. Ennis does not have a timetable for his return and […]

James Harden Unlikely to be Cleared for Friday's Game

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (hamstring) remains unlikely to be cleared for Friday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. Harden is currently scheduled to be re-evaluated on Thursday. While Houston is going to make sure their star player is healthy before he gets allowed back into the lineup, the Rockets 1-4 start could have them push […]

RotoBaller NBA Recap: The Stifle Tower Is Reaching New Heights

Welcome to the RotoBaller NBA Recap. In this feature, we highlight three fantasy basketball takeaways from last night's slate of NBA games. Saturday featured results we would expect mixed with some interesting fantasy performances. The Milwaukee Bucks remained unbeaten, defeating the Orlando Magic 113 to 91. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 21 points and […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (10/27/18): NBA DFS Lineups

There are nine games on the slate and the Lakers are, once again, the team to stack. With multiple other superstars available, you have to go with one of the big four options tonight. Giannis Antetokounmpo has his work cut out for him in Orlando but it could lead to an early blowout, Anthony Davis […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (10/27/18): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

After a seven game Friday night slate, we have a solid nine game for Saturday night. All games will tip between 7:00 ET and 8:30 ET which is always nice as east-coasters don't have to wait all night to see the final results of the late-night games. In this article, I will be providing you […]

RotoBaller NBA Recap: What Is Going On With DeAndre Jordan From The Line?

Welcome to the RotoBaller NBA Recap. In this feature, we highlight three fantasy basketball takeaways from last night's slate of NBA games. Friday featured many blowouts and a couple of shocking results during the slate. The Washington Wizards continued their early-season struggles, falling to the Sacramento Kings on the road by four. Nemanja Bjelica led […]

Carmelo Anthony Makes First Start With Rockets

Houston Rockets small forward Carmelo Anthony made his first start of the season in Friday's 133-113 loss against the Los Angeles Clippers. He stepped up his game with a season-high 24 points, hitting 8-for-18 from the field, including 6-for-10 from behind the 3-point line. He added two rebounds, two blocked shots and a steal while […]

Nene Hilario Out Until At Least Mid-November

Houston Rockets center Nene Hilario (calf) will be sidelined at least two more weeks before he is re-evaluated. He still hasn't made his regular season debut, and apparently he suffered some sort of a setback in his recovery. With Nene on the shelf, the Rockets have had to soldier on without a true backup center […]

James Ennis Nursing Hamstring Strain

Houston Rockets swingman James Ennis (hamstring) will miss at least one more game after being diagnosed with a Grade 2 hamstring strain. He missed Friday's game with the Los Angeles Clippers, and he will be sidelined at least through the weekend before he is re-evaluated. For those in deeper weekly fantasy leagues, you'll probably want […]

Carmelo Anthony Will Start on Friday

Houston Rockets forward Carmelo Anthony will draw the start against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday. James Harden (hamstring) is sidelined, so Anthony will jump into the starting five. Melo will see his usage rate skyrocket without Harden on the floor. His long-term outlook isn't pretty, but Melo could have some upside against the Clippers.

Chris Paul Back in the Starting Five on Friday

Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul (suspension) is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Paul is expected to take on a bigger role now that James Harden (hamstring) is sidelined. Paul should see his usage rate skyrocket without Harden on the court. Michael Carter-Williams will head back to […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (10/26/18): NBA DFS Lineups

While there are fewer games on the docket for the second Friday of the NBA season -- compared to last week --  there is plenty of intrigue. How will Stephen Curry and Giannis Antetokounmpo perform following their monster games on Wednesday? Are they worth their enormous price tags? Injuries are starting to take its toll […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (10/26/18): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

We have somewhat of a smaller slate for a Friday night. There are only seven games tonight after a four game Thursday slate. This must be the new NBA schedule, as they attempt to limit back-to-back sets. Still, there are plenty of options to be considered tonight. In this article, I will be providing you […]

The NBA Drop List for Week 2

There are always lists upon lists of players to consider adding to your fantasy teams. If you had unlimited roster spots, you could add them all! You don't have unlimited roster spots, though. So if you want to indulge in a wild fantasy that Derrick Rose has fully returned to MVP form, you'll need to […]

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Adds for Week 2

With a fantastic (and dramatic) start to the NBA season, we look forward into Week 2. We're super excited to kick off the 2018-2019 season and bless you all with everything you guys need to stay ahead of your opponents in all your fantasy leagues. Below are our recommended waiver wire pickups for Week 2 of […]

Carmelo Anthony Could Start on Friday

Houston Rockets forward Carmelo Anthony could draw the start against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday. James Ennis (hamstring) is still out and James Harden (hamstring) is most likely going to miss time. The Rockets are running out of options, so Melo could be their short-term solution. He would be forced into heavy minutes with […]

James Harden Does Not Practice on Thursday

Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden (hamstring) did not practice on Thursday. Harden is headed for an MRI and is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Head coach Mike D'Antoni believes the issue is more of a strain than tightness. This means that Harden could be looking at missing multiple […]