Lonzo Ball Continues To Ball Out

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball continues to impress, as his across-the-board contributions could be sneaky league winner on many teams. There was a cause for concern earlier in the season in when most owners were hesitant to gamble on the hyped rookie, but he's emerged as a bargain at his average draft position […]

Kyle Kuzma Shines With 20 Points And 10 Boards

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma finally got it going on Wednesday night, scoring an efficient 20 points on nine of 16 shooting. He would grab 10 boards to go along with three steals and a block. Kuzma is starting for the injured Brandon Ingram (groin) and should continue to do so until Ingram is […]

Brook Lopez Wins It For Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers center Brook Lopez erupted for 27 points on Wednesday night, hitting a pair of clutch free throws to seal a 108-107 win over the Magic. Lopez matched a season-high 35 minutes Wednesday, and it's just the second time he logged over 30 minutes since Nov. 17. Lopez was allergic to rebounds as […]

Brandon Ingram Ruled Out At Least One Week

Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward Brandon Ingram (groin) will miss the next week of action. An MRI revealed a left groin strain and he will be re-evaluated in one week. Ingram will be sidelined for at least the next three games. His earliest return date would be Sunday against the Cavs. Owners in weekly leagues can […]

NBA Injuries and Who Can Benefit Instead (Week 21)

Last week I was certain the basketball gods were trying to take out all of the NBA’s superstars, or there was a zombie apocalypse brewing, (I still believe the zombie apocalypse personally). Thankfully, there are not many long-term injuries to report this week. As busy as NBA injuries keep me during the season, and as […]

Brandon Ingram Ruled Out on Saturday

Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward Brandon Ingram (hip) has been ruled out of Saturday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. He is expected to undergo an MRI on Sunday. The Lakers will have to lean on Kyle Kuzma without Ingram available on Saturday. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Isaiah Thomas should see extended minutes, while Kuzma draws the […]

Brandon Ingram: Lake Show Star

As one of the greatest tankathons in the NBA is underway, a few teams stand out. The Brooklyn Nets, who still don’t have their own pick this year, and the LA Lakers, who lose their 2018 first round pick to Boston or Philadelphia in a convoluted manner, both stand to continue to fight for wins […]

Fantasy Basketball Risers and Fallers: Week 21

Okay, so I think we need to talk about something real quick that has nothing to do with this column. That thing is this: JAMES HARDEN MADE WES JOHNSON FALL DOWN AND THEN HE JUST STOOD THERE AND THEN MADE SURE HE WAS BEHIND THE LINE AND THEN HE HIT A THREE. It was a […]

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 […]

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 […]

Brandon Ingram Posts All-Around Line Before Groin Injury

Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram (groin) was superb yet again on Thursday, scoring 19 points on eight of 14 shooting from the field. Ingram would add five boards, five assists, one steal, one three-pointer and a block before exiting the game late in the second half against the Heat. Ingram has come a long way, […]

Isaiah Thomas Busts Out With 29 Points

Los Angeles Lakers guard Isaiah Thomas got it going in a 131-113 win over the Heat on Thursday, dropping a season-high 29 points to go along with six assists and six three-pointers. Thomas has been quiet for most of the season, where he is still not showing the speed and level of confidence he displayed […]

Lonzo Ball Swipes Six Steals In Start

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball returned to the starting lineup and had himself quite a line, putting up eight points, six boards, seven assists and a career-high six steals. The prized rookie was eased back into action after missing 15 games earlier in 2018 and while he isn't going to give you many […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (3/1/18): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Tonight is going to be a big night for DFS so let's get right into it. Every game is lined up to be a high-scoring, defense-less bonanza, so there is upside with nearly every player. When the Lakers and Trail Blazers are two of the best defenses playing, you know there will be more than […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (3/1/18): NBA DFS Lineups

It's Thursday and the league will feature a four game slate filled with some decent games. If you factor in the limited amount of options, there isn't much room for error. Due to the slow projected pace of the Minnesota/Portland game, I am omitting anyone from that matchup. In this article, I will be providing you with […]

Josh Hart Could Miss Rest of the Season

Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward Josh Hart (hand) is traveling back to Los Angeles to get his hand examined. That means Hart is officially out for Thursday's game against the Miami Heat. Lonzo Ball is expected to draw the start at point guard and play roughly 30 minutes. Hart needs to decide whether or not to […]

Lonzo Ball Will Start Thursday

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball will start against the Miami Heat on Thursday. Josh Hart (wrist) is out, so it's not too surprising Ball will move back into the starting lineup. Head coach Luke Walton said Ball "looked good" at practice and his minutes restrictions have been lifted to 30. He's averaging 11.0 […]

Corey Brewer Reaches Buyout with Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly reached a buyout agreement with guard/forward Corey Brewer. Assuming he clears waivers, he'll be able to sign with any club of his choosing. It'll likely be a playoff-bound team, but that does not guarantee his value will increase much. According to Adrian Wojnarowski, Brewer is seriously considering reuniting with […]

Week 20 Essentials - Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire

NBA is back in full swing, as we enter the most crucial time of the year for fantasy hoops. It was a nice refresher to get a two-week break, but it's officially crunch time. As a reminder for most leagues, fantasy playoffs will begin on Week 21 which begins March 12th. Drop the dead weight, […]

NBA Waiver Wire Rankings for Week 20

Welcome to our Week 20 waiver wire rankings for all of you fantasy basketball owners. There's always an opportunity on the waiver wire for your fantasy basketball teams. Consider this your weekly quick-hit list of 8-to-10 players to consider off the waiver wire. Keep an eye out for more in-depth waiver wire analysis and columns coming […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (2/26/18): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

I'll be honest, I am starting to get the multi-sport cravings again. The beautiful thing about hoops is that, up through the Super Bowl, we always have another sport to play and having that really decreases the chances you get burnt out on one sport. February changes all that, and it's been a long, short […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (2/24/18): NBA DFS Lineups

There are a lot of solid options in the first weekend back after the horrendously long All-Star break. Due to a projected low-score and slow-pace, I am staying away from Miami/Memphis and Dallas/Utah games with OKC/Golden State and Portland/Phoenix being our highest-scoring and fastest-paced games of the day. In this article, I will be providing […]

Julius Randle Notches Triple-Double

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Julius Randle logged his fifth career triple-double on Friday night, as he had 18 points, 13 boards and 10 assists. Randle has been the most consistent Laker in 2018, as he's now scored in double digits in 15 straight contests, including 20.4 points per game in the month of February. Randle's strengths are […]

Brandon Ingram Busts Out With All-Around Line

Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram had himself a night on Friday, as he scored 15 points and nine boards on an efficient six of nine shooting in a dominating 124-102 win over the Mavericks. Ingram added three assists, two steals and also swatted away three shots to flash his versatility. He's finally rewarding his owners, as […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (2/23/18): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Well, now that the way-too-long All-Star break is over, we can get back to business. Technically, basketball returned yesterday, but that six game slate was pretty damn weak. Luckily for tonight, we have a really full menu. Eleven games with a lot of east coast flavor - which is great for this non late-swap world we […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (2/23/18): NBA DFS Lineups

We're back to another huge Friday slate! We had six games last night to wet our whistles, but it's now time for a slate with double digit games. It seems as if most player's price tags dropped a bit from the All Star Break, which gives up a lot of good value, even if they […]

Lonzo Ball Will Play on Friday

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball (knee) will play against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday. He will return with a minutes limit and will not play against the Sacramento Kings on Saturday due to rest. Head coach Luke Walton said he's not sure if Ball is going to start or come off the bench. […]

NBA Waiver Wire: Shallow League Adds for Week 19

It's Week 19 (or still "week 18" where this week and last are both the part of the same H2H matchup).  The All-Star break is officially over and that means we're just a few weeks away from fantasy playoffs. We're in the home stretch of the season and working the waiver wire successfully in these […]

Three-Man Weave: Fantasy Basketball's Future

When the NBA resumes after the all-star break, the entire league will go from pause to a full sprint. While some teams jockey for playoff position, others will already begin planning for the offseason. It is here where fantasy basketball's future and present collide. Every year--like clockwork--NBA executives on losing teams make the decision to […]

Josh Hart’s Second-Half Fantasy Outlook

Los Angeles Lakers guard Josh Hart has seen his fantasy value significantly increase since the start of the regular season. After a rough start to the 2018 campaign, Hart has found a path to semi-consistent and effective production. Though he is only averaging 6.3 points per game this season, he has turned it on in […]