Brandon Ingram’s Second-Half Fantasy Outlook

Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram has found himself as one of the leading men on an inexperienced Lakers squad. Ingram has drastically improved on his play from last season, averaging 16.2 points per game, 6.8 points more than he did during his rookie campaign. With the Lakers possessing one of the easier schedules in […]

Brook Lopez's Second-Half Fantasy Outlook

Los Angeles Lakers center Brook Lopez will look to continue to improve on what has been an unimpressive tenure in Hollywood thus far. After being dealt from Brooklyn in the offseason, Lopez arrived and was trusted to be a leader of a youthful up-and-coming squad. After averaging at least 17 points as a Net in […]

Isaiah Thomas' Second-Half Fantasy Outlook

Los Angeles Lakers guard Isaiah Thomas has finally found a home, at least for now, after months of turmoil. After spending a good chunk of the current season recovering from a hip ailment and being dealt from Boston to Cleveland for guard Kyrie Irving, Thomas finally suited up in the beginning of January after fantasy […]

Julius Randle's Second-Half Fantasy Outlook

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Julius Randle is having a breakout season in his fourth year in the league. Randle is averaging 14.7 points per game to go along with nearly 56 percent shooting from the field, both career bests. After becoming intertwined in the team’s crowded front court and seeing his name in trade rumors […]

Kyle Kuzma's Second-Half Fantasy Outlook

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma has had a relatively exceptional inaugural campaign thus far. Kuzma ranks third in rookie scoring with 15.7 points per game, behind only Sixers guard/forward Ben Simmons and Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell. After taking over a bulk of the duties at the four spot earlier in the year when forward […]

Isaiah Thomas' Struggles in Los Angeles Continue

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Isaiah Thomas continues to struggle with his new team, as he shot 3-for-15, good for only seven points, and also had five turnovers. He did have five assists and contributed well to areas that didn't show on the stat sheet but it's evident he hasn't shaken off the rust from […]

Ivica Zubac Notches Double-Double In Minnesota

Los Angeles Lakers center Ivica Zubac scored 19 points and grabbed 11 rebounds off the bench on Thursday night. Just when you thought the rookie sensation was done in the NBA, head coach Luke Walton seems to trust him again. After trading away Larry Nance, Walton looked at Zubac to provide a towering presence that […]

Julius Randle Plays Well in Minnesota

Los Angeles Lakers power forward Julius Randle scored 23 points in a 111-119 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. He also added nine rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block while he was at it. He generally played well throughout the game until the final minutes, where he committed his three turnovers. He has the […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (2/15/18): NBA DFS Lineups

Today is the last official day of NBA games before the All-Star Break. With only two games scheduled, I won't be playing. I recommend you don't play as well. However, if you're really jones-ing for some NBA action before the break, and you want to play this tiny slate, I'll provide a few thoughts on […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (2/15/18): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

If you haven't noticed, there are only two games on the today's slate. That's because it is All-Star Weekend and these players are ready for a break. There is no reason to fade any superstars tonight and most of the top players have solid matchups. Isaiah Thomas, Jeff Teague, Eric Bledsoe and Andrew Wiggins round […]

NBA DFS Risers and Fallers for Week 18

Welcome back, my daily fantasy sports friends, to another edition of Risers and Fallers. There's not as much to cover this week, as we're just a day away from the All-Star Break. Did you know the break is a full 7 days? I sure didn't, and it made me sad because seven days without DFS hoops […]

Kyle Kuzma Scores 23 Points In Loss To Pelicans

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma scored a team-high 23 points in a loss to the Pelicans on Thursday night. Coming off the bench, he also pitched in with five rebounds, an assist and a steal. He will have to play the second leg of their back-to-back versus the Minnesota Timberwolves in their last game […]

Julius Randle Scores 20 Points Versus Pelicans

Los Angeles Lakers forward Julius Randle scored 20 points at New Orleans on Thursday night. He also chipped in with five rebounds, three assists and a block. He will have the weekend to rest before the Lakers roll again. He has a good rest-of-season value even if he didn't get traded at the deadline. With […]

Week 18/19 Fantasy Basketball - Waiver Wire and Buy/Sell (All-Star Edition)

All-Star weekend is just around the corner, and it's an exciting for all NBA fans as we approach the weekend. In case you didn't know, this year's All-Star game will feature a different format, in which the captains (LeBron James & Stephen Curry) has selected members to be on their teams. It also gives some […]

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Solid Against Dallas

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope played well all around against the Mavs. KCP saw 35 minutes of action, scoring 14 points on 5-for-8 shooting from the field and 2-for-5 from behind the arc. He also chipped in elsewhere, contributing six boards, four assists and three steals. He has played well this season for the […]

Julius Randle Leads Team in Scoring on Saturday

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Julius Randle was productive during the Saturday night loss to the Mavs. Randle was extremely accurate from the field, finishing shooting 10-for-14 for a total of 26 points. He also had eight boards and seven assists but had ball-control issues, turning it over five times. Nonetheless, after seeing his name in […]

Kyle Kuzma Plays Well Against Mavs

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma was productive despite his team losing to the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday. Kuzma had a double-double off of the bench, finishing the night with 12 points and 15 rebounds. With the departure of forward Larry Nance Jr., minutes have opened up in the team's previously log-jammed front court. Though […]

Isaiah Thomas Scores 22 Points Against Mavs

Los Angeles Lakers guard Isaiah Thomas made his team debut on Saturday in the loss to the Dallas Mavericks. Thomas played 31 productive minutes off of the bench, finishing the night with 22 points. He shot the ball well, going 7-for-12 from the field and 4-for-8 from behind the arc. He also had six assists, […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (2/10/18): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

There are seven games on the slate tonight and most of them are enticing matchups. OUtside of the Mavericks-Lakers and Warrior-Spurs, there are no real "landmine" games that are sure to be low scoring. The Bulls-Wizards is full of value, but there is no gaurantee on who will be the most productive player. The Bulls […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (2/10/18): NBA DFS Lineups

We have a 6 game NBA slate, which is a bit small for a Saturday, but 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 […]

Making Sense Of The Trade Deadline - Part 2

Last week we took a look at a few of the early deadline deals.  Now we'll take a look at the last minute deals that took place in the lead up to the NBA trade deadline. This year's busy trade deadline saw a flurry of moves. We'll only be looking at the moves that are […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (2/9/18): NBA DFS Lineups

Hello, all! We're back with another big Friday slate. There were plenty of deals at the deadline, including the Cavs trading nearly their entire team. The majority of those players are expected to sit tonight, which means there are teams that will be running short rotations. This is the slate to take advantage of that. […]

Fantasy Basketball Risers and Fallers for Week 18 (Trade Deadline Edition)

The trade deadline hit big time on Thursday, with a ton of players changing teams and a ton of other players impacted by those moves, so I thought it would be a good idea to do a special edition of this week's risers and fallers column that focuses exclusively on how the deadline deals matter […]

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Leads Charge In Win Over Thunder

Lakers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope scored a team-high 20 points Thursday night against a Russell Westbrook and Carmelo Anthony-less Thunder team. The entire Lakers had a fantastic night from the field and Pope barely outscored teammates Brandon Ingram, Julius Randle and Kyle Kuzma. While it was a very mediocre night stat-wise for the entire team, it […]

NBA Injuries and Who Can Benefit Instead (Week 17)

Wow, what a day. The NBA trading deadline went out with a bang on the final day. In case you missed it, check out our Player News section. We're approaching crunch time in fantasy. You must do anything possible to make the playoffs. Once you get there, it's an entirely different ball game. Holding onto […]

NBA Waiver Wire Rankings - Trade Deadline Edition

Welcome to our post trade deadline 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 […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (2/8/18): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Only six games tonight so we'll get right into it. Tonight's specimen of games is arguably one of the better slates this week. Last night was a bit of a dud for most players, and most of the teams playing tonight are high-scoring teams that sacrifice defense for pace, exactly what every DFS player wants. […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (2/8/18): NBA DFS Lineups

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We were rudely reminded what it's like to play MLB DFS last night thanks to the strange postponement of the Pacers and Pelicans game. I'll echo what all of Twitter was saying, which was that if you faded the postponed game, you are bad at NBA DFS. It was one of, if […]

Lakers Acquire Isaiah Thomas, Channing Frye

The Los Angeles Lakers have traded Jordan Clarkson and Larry Nance to Cleveland for point guard Isaiah Thomas, power forward Channing Frye and a first-round draft pick. The move helps the Lakers in the long run because it clears space for them to offer a pair of max contracts in the offseason. Thomas has struggled with […]

Cavaliers Trade For Jordan Clarkson, Larry Nance Jr.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have sent Isaiah Thomas, Channing Frye and their own 2018 first-round pick to the Lakers for guard Jordan Clarkson and forward Larry Nance Jr. Clarkson should provide an immediate impact offensively for the Cavaliers as a scoring threat and represents a possible upgrade over Thomas, whose presence on the court has sunk Cleveland's […]