Rajon Rondo is Uncertain for Thursday

Los Angeles Lakers guard Rajon Rondo (finger) is headed towards a game time decision for Thursday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He went through practice on Wednesday and is expected to play in Thursday's contest. Rondo should be looking at minutes nearly the 30s with Lonzo Ball (ankle) sidelined. Rondo should be added in just […]

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15

We are past past half way into the fantasy week season, so it's critical to figure out how you can improve your team's success before it's too late. Looking into Week 15, there are a couple of must-add players that you shouldn't leave behind on your waiver wire. It's never too early to explore trades […]

When Will They Be Back: On Long Term Injuries In Fantasy Basketball

On Friday, DeMarcus Cousins returned to the court after missing almost a full year with a torn Achilles. Cousins looked fine as he entered the Warriors rotation for the first time, starting and playing 15 minutes before fouling out. Cousins scored 14 points on 5-for-11 shooting and was 3-for-4 from deep, giving the Warriors an […]

How Sustainable Is This Version Of Bradley Beal?

This biggest trend in the NBA recently has been Bradley Beal and his emergence as a clear-cut All-Star, doing everything he can to get his team in the playoffs. In the fantasy realm, Beal has nearly doubled his value and it's increasing every game. The offensive burden will always be on his shoulders and he […]

Ivica Zubac Has Another Strong Stat Line In Loss

Los Angeles Lakers center Ivica Zubac was efficient again in Monday's 130-111 home loss against the Golden State Warriors. He finished with 18 points on 7-for-8 shooting, and he was a perfect 4-for-4 from the free-throw line while adding four rebounds and a blocked shot over 21 minutes off the bench. He has been on […]

Michael Beasley, Reserves Play Extended Minutes In Loss

Los Angeles Lakers small forward Michael Beasley finished Monday's 130-111 home loss against the Golden State Warriors with 15 points on 7-for-8 shooting, and he added five rebounds with two assists and a blocked shot in 18 minutes off the bench. Center JaVale McGee also added 10 points with nine rebounds in 19 minutes, while […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/21/19): NBA DFS Lineups

We have a split slate of games with five in the early window starting at 1 pm, while we have a four-game slate starting at 6 pm. I'll hit on a few players from each slate so we have some balanced options across the board. In this article, I will be providing you with my […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (1/21/19): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

I hope everyone is enjoying the extended weekend. The association features a massive slate of games across the board in one of the best days of the year for hoops. FanDuel has the slate broken up so we will be focusing on the main slate of contests that begins at 3 pm. We have some […]

Lonzo Ball Out Four-To-Six Weeks With Ankle Sprain

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball (ankle) will miss the next four-to-six weeks with a Grade left ankle sprain. Ball rolled his ankle Saturday night against the Houston Rockets and had to be carried off the court after being in visible pain. The second-year guard will now miss upwards of a month of play […]

Brandon Ingram Catches Fire Against Houston

Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram scored 21 points on 7-for-12 shooting -- and hit some big shots to keep the Lakers in the game late -- in Saturday's loss to the Houston Rockets. He also added five rebounds and four assists. Ingram has flashed his potential as a scorer lately, but he's also had […]

Kyle Kuzma Scores 32 Against Rockets

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma scored 32 points on 12-for-19 shooting in Saturday's loss to the Houston Rockets. Kuzma also added eight rebounds, three assists, and two steals for the Lakers, and he was 4-for-9 from deep. With LeBron James still sidelined and Lonzo Ball leaving Saturday's game with an ankle injury, the Lakers […]

RotoBaller NBA Recap: The PG-13 Show Has Become R-Rated

Welcome to the RotoBaller NBA Recap. In this feature, we highlight three fantasy basketball takeaways from last night's slate of NBA games. Saturday was a wild day in the NBA that featured game-winners, ejections, injuries and all-around quality fantasy performances. The James Harden experience continued against the Los Angeles Lakers. Harden scored 48 points to […]

Lonzo Ball Leaves Saturday's Game With Ankle Injury

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball (ankle) went to the locker room in the third quarter on Saturday after turning his left ankle. He likely will not return to the game as he headed to the Toyota Center x-ray room in a wheelchair. Josh Hart will likely see increased playing time in the backcourt […]

RotoBaller NBA Recap: The Warriors Are Ready To Boogie

Welcome to the RotoBaller NBA Recap. In this feature, we highlight three fantasy basketball takeaways from last night's slate of NBA games. Friday night featured a dominant performance from Kyrie Irving, the return of DeMarcus Cousins and a coaching milestone for Gregg Popovich. Since we are on the topic, let's start there. The San Antonio […]

Lonzo Ball, Josh Hart Record Double-Doubles On Thursday

Los Angeles Lakers guards Lonzo Ball and Josh Hart were both in double-double form in Thursday's 138-128 overtime win against Oklahoma City. Ball had 18 points and 10 assists, while Hart recorded 12 points and 10 rebounds. Both shot well from downtown as well, with Lonzo going 4-for-10 and Hart shooting 2-for-4. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope started […]

Ivica Zubac Comes Up Big Off The Bench Versus OKC

Los Angeles Lakers center Ivica Zubac ended up playing a huge part in Thursday's win over OKC, scoring a career-high 26 points and grabbing 12 rebounds in 28 minutes off the bench. He missed only two of his 14 field goal attempts and led the team with a plus-35 rating. Zubac has had a few […]

Kyle Kuzma Scores 32 Points In OT Win

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma scored a game-high 32 points in Thursday's overtime win against OKC. He was feeling it all night, shooting 11-for-20 from the field and 7-for-12 from behind the arc. Kuzma's stat line also included eight rebounds, four assists, and three steals. The second-year forward has been on a very nice […]

RotoBaller NBA Recap: Kuzmania Hits OKC

Welcome to the RotoBaller NBA Recap. In this feature, we highlight three fantasy basketball takeaways from last night's slate of NBA games. Thursday night featured some exciting tv for NBA fans across the globe. The Knicks and Wizards played an unforeseen thriller in London which came down to a walk-off goaltended shot by Thomas Bryant. […]

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Tyson Chandler Should Start Thursday

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and center Tyson Chandler are expected to rejoin the starting five once again for Thursday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. KCP and Chandler replaced Josh Hart and JaVale McGee on Tuesday and the Lakers won that contest. Head coach Luke Walton is going to stick with what is […]

LeBron James Will Return To Practice Next Week

Los Angeles Lakers small forward/power forward LeBron James (groin) has been cleared to return to practice next week. The news means James, who will not travel with the team on the upcoming two-game road trip, will miss at very least 13 games. He will likely also miss Monday's game against the Warriors. Therefore, the game […]

LeBron James Will Miss Next Two Games

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (groin) will miss at least two more games, according to ESPN. He will not travel with the team for their road trip and will miss 13 straight games for the first time in his career. There's a chance he returns after these two games, but that depends on the […]

RotoBaller NBA Recap: Uhhhh Defense? Anyone?

Heading into Tuesday night's NBA action, the league average was 110.3 points per game... The Thunder put up 126 against the Hawks Tuesday night, and lost. The 76ers produced the most points they've scored in nearly 30 years. The Warriors set a new NBA record with 51 first quarter points. Seven Pacers scored in double […]

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Scores 17 Points In Fifth Start

Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope returned to the starting lineup for Tuesday's clash with the Bulls, producing a solid 17 points. However, his fifth start of the season was far from an impressive outing, as Caldwell-Pope shot just 4-for-11 from the field and 1-for-6 from behind the arc. His 8-for-10 record from the […]

Brandon Ingram Plays Very Productive 40 Minutes Against Bulls

Los Angeles Lakers small forward Brandon Ingram played a team-high 40 minutes on Tuesday against Chicago, and he had a very productive night, finishing with 16 points, nine rebounds, seven assists, and one steal. He missed both attempts from deep but shot a solid 7-for-13 from the field and 2-for-4 from the line. Ingram has […]

Kyle Kuzma Notches Double-Double Versus Bulls

Los Angeles Lakers power forward Kyle Kuzma picked up his third double-double of the season on Tuesday, finishing a 107-100 win over Chicago with 16 points and 12 rebounds. It wasn't a great shooting performance from Kuzma, who finished 6-for-15 from the field and 1-for-6 from deep, but he played an effective game, recording a […]

Lonzo Ball Leads Lakers In Scoring On Tuesday

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball was the team's leading scorer in Tuesday's win over Chicago, scoring 19 points on 8-for-17 shooting. He notched 13 points in the second half and shot 3-for-7 from deep. Ball also picked up eight rebounds, six assists and a pair of steals with three turnovers. Lonzo has had […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (1/15/19): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

It's Tuesday, and even though it is probably the worst day of the week (in my opinion anyway), at least we have six games on tap. We have some substantial injuries to track as Derrick Rose, Darren Collison, Cory Joseph, Myles Turner, John Collins, Jeremy Lin, Dewayne Dedmon, Taurean Prince, Josh Richardson, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and […]

LeBron James Won't Play on Tuesday

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (groin) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Chicago Bulls. James was getting up shots at shootaround, but he's still not cleared to return yet. There's a chance that he could play in Thursday's game against the Thunder, but he'll be re-evaluated on Wednesday. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and […]

RotoBaller NBA Recap: Nikola Jokic Carries Nuggets

Welcome to the RotoBaller NBA Recap. In this feature, we will highlight three fantasy basketball takeaways from last night's slate of NBA games. The Lakers, who are still without LeBron James, were upset at home by the Cleveland Cavaliers, which lowered the Lakers record to 3-7 with James sidelined. The Lakers have fallen all the […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/12/19): NBA DFS Lineups

There are only six games on the main slate today and it's already looking like value plays are going to need to pay off. If you aren't paying up for Russell Westbrook tonight, you have to play either Nikola Jokic, Anthony Davis or a mix of Donovan Mitchell, Zach LaVine, and Kemba Walker. All of […]