DraftKings NBA Summer League Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (7/18/24): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

The NBA Summer League and DraftKings are bringing us a five-game main slate today, upping the action for us. This article will be breaking down some of the better plays to use when building your lineups. The Summer League allows players to shine and up their stock within their team rosters. It won't be surprising […]

NBA Free Agency Tracker - Updates On All NBA Offseason Player Movement (2024)

The NBA free agency period has begun, so news of signings will be flying in all week. Rumors are buzzing about, but as deals are officially reported, we will add them to our running list of NBA player signings and trades here. The news will come strong and fast, so we have you covered! Keep […]

Dalton Knecht Nets 19 Points Against Boston

Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward Dalton Knecht put up a team-high 19 points in Monday's 88-74 loss to the Celtics in the Las Vegas Summer League. This was a bad outing for Knecht efficiency-wise, as he shot only 7-for-21 from the field, but the 23-year-old produced a solid fantasy line. In 35 minutes, Knecht added three […]

Bronny James Struggles On Friday Night

Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James finished with eight points, five rebounds, and two steals in Friday's Summer League loss to the Houston Rockets. The 19-year-old had another uneventful showing offensively, going 3-for-14 from the field and 0-for-8 from deep. He also had three turnovers. Despite James' offensive struggles, he has shown promise defensively. However, […]

DraftKings NBA Summer League Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (7/12/24): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

The NBA Summer League starts in earnest today with the first night of action in Las Vegas. The California Classic and Salt Lake City tournaments were just the beginning and only a handful of teams participated, but we will get to see the rest of the league in action in Vegas over the next 10 […]

Anthony Davis Registers Double-Double In Win Versus Canada

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis needed only 19 minutes of action to register a double-double in Team USA's 86-72 win over Canada on Wednesday. He came off the bench to score 10 points and grab a game-high 11 rebounds. Davis also had the most blocks in the game with four, picking up two assists […]

LeBron James Provides A Little Bit Of Everything Against Canada

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James logged a busy 19 minutes in Team USA's first pre-Olympics exhibition matchup against Canada, finishing an 86-72 victory with seven points, five rebounds, three assists, three steals, and one block. He shot 3-for-7 from the field, missing both attempts from downtown. James, who will be chasing his third Olympics […]

NBA Power Rankings: Top-10 NBA Guards of the 2000s

Most of today's NBA guards have a three-point shot in their arsenals. While it's proof that the three-point shot is now a major weapon for most basketball players, it makes the game more predictable. The years between 2000 and 2010 saw the emergence of NBA guards who eventually became champions, Hall of Fame inductees, and […]

Bronny James Dealing With An Injury

Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (knee) didn't suit up for Sunday's California Classic Summer League loss to the Golden State Warriors. The 19-year-old, drafted No. 55 overall in the 2024 NBA Draft, made his unofficial NBA debut on Saturday versus Sacramento. However, he struggled, scoring just four points while shooting 2-for-9 from the field. […]

Bronny James Likely To Spend Time In The G-League

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James is expected to spend most of the 2024-25 campaign in the G League. "What the Lakers' expectations are is that he'll largely be a G League player, like almost any 19-year-old player coming into the league drafted in the second round," said Wojnarowski. "There's […]

LeBron James Agrees To Two-Year Deal With Lakers

LeBron James will return to the Los Angeles Lakers on a two-year contract. According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, James will sign a maximum $104 million deal, which includes a player option for the 2025-26 campaign and a no-trade clause. Ahead of free agency, James opted out of the final year of his previous deal with […]

Three NBA Offseason Trades That Make Sense

NBA free agency has dominated the headlines recently with some big names changing teams. The Philadelphia 76ers improved their title chances by bringing in Paul George, while the Thunder strengthened their case in the West by agreeing to terms with Isaiah Hartenstein. Another way for teams to improve their rosters is via trades. However, that […]

NBA Free Agency: Top 5 Unrestricted Free Agents And Potential Landing Spots

It didn’t take long for the first wave of NBA free agents to find homes. One of the more notable moves was Paul George signing with the 76ers. James Harden also returned to the Clippers on a two-year contract. While several players are already off the board, there are still some big names that have […]

Fantasy Basketball: 2024 NBA Draft Second Round Sleepers

While many pundits have pointed to this year's NBA Draft as one of the weakest overall classes in recent memory, that doesn't mean that some of the talented young players drafted in rounds one or two won't be able to carve out roles with their new teams or add value immediately. If anything, NBA teams […]

Basketball Mount Rushmore - Top-4 NBA Players Of All Time

Everyone has an opinion on who should be included in the Mount Rushmore of basketball. For some, it should be players who won many accolades throughout their NBA careers. For some, it should be the players who left a lasting impression on the game. For most people, it should be a combination of both. Assembling […]

Cam Reddish Exercises Player Option

Los Angeles Lakers forward Cam Reddish exercised his $2.5 million player option on Saturday. The former Duke Blue Devil had the worst year of his career in 2023-24, averaging 5.4 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 1.0 steals. He was also limited to just 48 games due to injury. Whether Reddish remains in Los Angeles or finds […]

LeBron James Looking For Help In Los Angeles

According to ESPN's Dave McMenamin, impending free agent forward LeBron James will "work" with the Los Angeles Lakers on his next contract "if it means adding an impact player." The 39-year-old declined his $51.4 million player option Saturday, although he's expected to remain with the Lakers. James finished the 2023-24 campaign by averaging 25.7 points, […]

D'Angelo Russell Picks Up $18.7 Million Option

Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell picked up his $18.7 million player option on Saturday. The 28-year-old had one of the best seasons of his career in 2023-24, finishing the campaign by averaging 18.0 points, 6.3 assists, and 3.1 rebounds while shooting a career-high 41.5% from behind the arc. Despite Russell's decade of service in […]

LeBron James Declines Player Option

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, forward LeBron James declined his $51.4 million player option with the Los Angeles Lakers. However, while the multi-time All-Star is heading toward unrestricted free agency, he's expected to re-sign with the Lakers on a new deal. Despite his age, James is still one of the most potent players […]

Top-5 Biggest NBA Free-Agency Signings of All Time

The NBA has become more than a basketball league. It has evolved into a global multi-billion dollar enterprise with games already reaching almost all continents of the planet. And, in any enterprise, money is a significant factor in its success. The more money entering the NBA, the better for the league and the fans. And […]

Lakers Draft Bronny James

The Los Angeles Lakers selected guard Bronny James with the No.55 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. James appeared in 25 games for USC in 2023-24. However, he averaged only 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists. The 19-year-old, who did a pre-draft workout for only a few teams, suffered cardiac arrest nearly a […]

NBA Busts: The Worst All-Time Draft Pick for Every Team

The 2024 NBA Draft is upon us, and as NBA fans well know, draft picks can be hit or miss. For every All-Star there are 10 players that don't meet expectations. There are also some notorious busts... In this article, we will explore some of the NBA draft's most infamous busts, diving into the biggest […]

Jerami Grant Linked With Lakers

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant has been linked with an exit from the team only one year into a five-year, $160 million contract extension. Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports has noted that Grant is drawing interest from the Los Angeles Lakers. Grant was troubled by health issues for most of the 2023-24 campaign, featuring […]

Lakers Reportedly Interested In Jonas Valanciunas

New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas is expected to move on from Louisiana as a free agent this summer and has been linked with the Los Angeles Lakers. According to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, Valanciunas has been "often mentioned by NBA figures as a potential Lakers frontcourt addition." It was recently suggested that the […]

2024 NBA Mock Draft: First Round Predictions

We have just wrapped up another exhilarating and competitive NBA season that saw the Boston Celtics steamroll their way through the playoffs yet again to hang banner 18, and now we are officially in the offseason. Today, Rotoballers, I will be doing an NBA mock draft. Just so you understand, this mock draft is going […]

JJ Redick Named Head Coach Of The Lakers

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, JJ Redick agreed to a four-year deal to become the new head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. UConn head coach Dan Hurley declined an offer to coach the club. However, Los Angeles will now settle for Redick, who had a 15-year career in the National Basketball Association. However, this […]

LeBron James Won't Play In Phoenix On A Minimum Deal

According to Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James' agent, Rich Paul, his client won't suit up for the Suns this season on a minimum contract. Speculation began to swirl about the possibility of James playing in Phoenix after his son, Bronny James, worked out for the club. However, it appears even if the Suns select […]

Lakers "Monitoring" Options At Center

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly looking to strengthen the center position for the next campaign. According to NBA insider Ian Begley, the Lakers are "monitoring their offseason options at center closely." Begley adds that the team could add a center to the mix via the draft but might also look for a new big […]

LeBron James "Staying Clear" From Lakers' Coaching Search

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has reportedly not been involved in the team's search for a new head coach. It has been suggested that he has a major influence on the franchise's decisions. However, according to NBA insider Shams Charania, James is "staying clear" of the coaching search. The Lakers appeared to have found […]

Lakers Preparing "Massive" Offer For Dan Hurley

The Los Angeles Lakers have apparently found their man to lead the team moving forward as the new head coach. ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports that the 17-time NBA champions are preparing a "massive" offer for Dan Hurley, who has won back-to-back NCAA championships with UConn. Wojnarowski adds that the Lakers want to lock Hurley up […]