Lakers Considering Starting Rui Hachimura In Game 2

According to NBA insider Chris Hayes, Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura could join the starting lineup in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals against Denver on Thursday. Lakers head coach Darvin Ham hasn't been shy in switching things up in the starting unit, with Dennis Schroder being the latest player to earn promotion […]

PrizePicks NBA DFS Prop Picks - Today's Over/Under Props for Thursday, May 18th

Welcome to our PrizePicks NBA DFS prop picks for Thursday, May 18th, 2023. The 2022-2023 NBA season is rolling along, and our friends over at PrizePicks still have a TON of great props we can look to take advantage of. PrizePicks is a great DFS props site where you can choose to select plays in […]

Nuggets vs. Lakers Betting Picks - Free NBA Best Bets, Odds, Predictions for 5/18/2023

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets, another article in our weekly series of free NBA betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free NBA betting breakdown article is for Thursday, May 18th. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we […]

Could Victor Wembanyama's NBA Draft Landing Spot Impact his Fantasy Basketball Value?

In just a few short weeks, the world will finally know where Victor Wembanyama will play basketball next season. From a fantasy perspective, the consensus is that Wemby will be a once-in-a-lifetime unicorn regardless of where he lands. For crying out loud, he's the most hyped-up NBA prospect since LeBron James and his skillset appears […]

Mo Bamba Appears Ready To Play

Los Angeles Lakers center Mo Bamba (ankle) is reportedly no longer dealing with injury. The big man has been sidelined since the first round due to left ankle soreness. He received a PRP injection to help improve the healing last month. It appears that helped as the swelling has reportedly gone down. The 25-year-old hasn't […]

Austin Reaves Posts Fifth 20-Point Playoff Game

Los Angeles Lakers forward Austin Reaves continues to have quite the postseason as he collected the fifth 20-point game of his playoff career. The 24-year-old posted 23 points, eight assists, and two rebounds while shooting 7-for-14 from the floor and 5-for-9 from beyond the arc. 23 points tie his career high in the playoffs so […]

LeBron James Falls One Assist Shy Of Triple-Double

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James contributed in many ways despite resulting in a six-point loss on Tuesday. The 38-year-old finished with 26 points, 12 rebounds, nine assists, and one block while shooting 9-for-16 overall and 8-for-11 from the line. On the defensive end, his impact wasn't felt as much as usual. He's also only […]

Anthony Davis Pours In 40 Points During Game 1 Loss

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis had a night as he tied for the most minutes played on the team. The big man out of Kentucky posted 40 points, 10 rebounds, three assists, three steals, and two blocks while shooting 14-for-23 from the floor and a perfect 11-for-11 from the charity stripe. Davis was virtually […]

Dennis Schroder Expected To Remain A Starter Tuesday

Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder is expected to remain starting against the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday. Schroder got the spot start in Game 6 of last round's playoff series versus the Golden State Warriors and helped Los Angeles grab a commanding lead before being ejected. With Schroder in the starting lineup, Jarred Vanderbilt was […]

Lakers Could Be Outbid In Race For Austin Reaves' Services

Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward Austin Reaves has enjoyed a breakout campaign and the team will be desperate to retain his services in the offseason, but it might not be easy. Reaves is going to be a restricted free agent and the most the Lakers can offer him outright is a four-year deal with a bit […]

Nuggets vs. Lakers Betting Picks - Free NBA Best Bets, Odds, Predictions for 5/16/2023

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets, another article in our weekly series of free NBA betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free NBA betting breakdown article is for Tuesday, May 16th. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we […]

Free NBA Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (5/16/23)

The Conference Finals are finally here! We start things off in the Western Conference tonight with a somewhat surprising matchup against the #7 seed L.A. Lakers and top-seeded Denver Nuggets. I suppose we shouldn't be surprised that Nikola Jokic led a finally fully-healthy Denver squad here considering how good they were all year, but not […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (5/16/23): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

We are down to four teams left standing in the quest for the Larry O'Brien Trophy awarded to the NBA Champion every season. Tonight features Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals between the Nuggets and the Lakers. The big, bad Warriors were eliminated by the Lakers, so we will have a new champion this […]

Mo Bamba Out Again On Tuesday

Los Angeles Lakers center Mo Bamba (ankle) won't suit up in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against Denver. The 25-year-old hasn't played since the first round and remains bothered by left ankle soreness. However, even if Bamba were available, he likely would have seen just a few minutes of work, which obviously wouldn't […]

LeBron James Expected To Play On Tuesday Evening

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (foot) is probable ahead of Tuesday's Western Conference Finals opener against Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. DFS managers shouldn't be concerned with James' presence on the injury report, mainly since his lingering right foot soreness dates back to the regular season. He's played well in the postseason, averaging […]

Anthony Davis Probable For Game 1

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (foot) is probable for Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals versus Denver. At this point, a mention on the injury report isn't necessary, especially since Davis has dealt with the injury since the regular season. The 30-year-old has had a remarkable postseason, averaging 21.2 points, 14.1 boards, 3.3 […]

Austin Reaves Spectacular In Game 6 Against Warriors

Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward Austin Reaves hit 4-for-5 from deep, including a half-court heave, as the team blew away Golden State with a 122-101 victory Friday. Reaves shot 7-for-12 overall from the field during an impressive 23-point performance that included a spectacular first-half buzzer-beater. He also amassed five rebounds and six assists. The 24-year-old was […]

Anthony Davis Stuffs The Stat Sheet In Game 6 Victory

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis showed no ill effects from the head injury suffered in Game 5 against the Warriors as the team closed out the second-round series with a 122-101 victory Friday. Davis dominated the boards with 20 rebounds and recorded 17 points with three assists, two steals and two blocks in 40 […]

LeBron James Sends Warriors Packing With Big Game

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James came close to his 16th career 30-point playoff triple-double in Friday's series-clinching win over Golden State, notching a team-high 30 points on superb 10-for-14 shooting and registering nine rebounds and nine assists. James even put his three-point struggles behind him and shot 2-for-3 from deep as he recorded his […]

Lakers vs. Warriors Betting Picks - Free NBA Best Bets, Odds, Predictions for 5/12/2023

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers, another article in our weekly series of free NBA betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free NBA betting breakdown article is for Friday, May 12th. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as […]

PrizePicks NBA DFS Prop Picks - Today's Over/Under Props for Friday, May 12th

Welcome to our PrizePicks NBA DFS prop picks for Friday, May 12th, 2023. The 2022-2023 NBA season is rolling along, and our friends over at PrizePicks still have a TON of great props we can look to take advantage of. PrizePicks is a great DFS props site where you can choose to select plays in […]

Free NBA Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (5/12/23)

Friday night of the NBA playoffs will feature two teams looking to close out their second-round series. The Miami Heat host the New York Knicks and are one win away from becoming the second eighth seed ever to advance to the Conference Finals. The Los Angeles Lakers became only the sixth seventh seed to upset […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (5/12/23): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

Both the Heat and the Lakers failed to close out their respective series on Wednesday, so we'll do it again tonight, albeit with a change of venue. We are back in Miami and L.A. with both home teams having a chance to close out their series and advance to the conference finals. Let's enjoy more […]

Anthony Davis Expected To Play In Game 6

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (head) is expected to suit up for Friday's Game 6 against the Golden State Warriors. At first glance, Davis suffered a serious injury when he needed help getting off the court on Wednesday night. Davis continues to undergo further testing, but should be able going forward. It doesn't appear […]

LeBron James Drops 25 Points In Game 5 Loss

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James led the team in scoring as they dropped Game 5 by a score of 121-106. The league's all-time leading scorer ended the game with 25 points, nine rebounds, three assists, two steals, and one block while shooting 9-for-17 from the floor and 3-for-7 from downtown. The 38-year-old has now […]

PrizePicks NBA DFS Prop Picks - Today's Over/Under Props for Wednesday, May 10th

Welcome to our PrizePicks NBA DFS prop picks for Wednesday, May 10th, 2023. The 2022-2023 NBA season is rolling along, and our friends over at PrizePicks still have a TON of great props we can look to take advantage of. PrizePicks is a great DFS props site where you can choose to select plays in […]

RIVAL Fantasy NBA DFS Props - Over/Under Picks for Wednesday, May 10th, 2023

Welcome to our Rival Fantasy NBA DFS prop picks for Wednesday, May 10th, 2023. Until players like Anthony Davis, LeBron James and Steph Curry are listed, we have to work with what’s offered. Rival Fantasy is a new DFS prop site that allows you to multiply your wager by creating linked, parlay-style bets in their FantasyBook, […]

Free NBA Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (5/10/23)

Wednesday night NBA playoff basketball features two teams fighting for their playoff lives. On Monday night, the New York Knicks and Golden State Warriors entered their games down 2-1 in the series on the road. Neither was able to even the series and they both face a steep uphill battle as only 13 teams in […]

Warriors vs. Lakers Betting Picks - Free NBA Best Bets, Odds, Predictions for 5/10/2023

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors, another article in our weekly series of free NBA betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free NBA betting breakdown article is for Wednesday, May 10th. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (5/10/23): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We're set for another pair of important Game 5 clashes on Wednesday that could see both the Heat and Lakers move on. Naturally, the Knicks and Warriors should be expected to do everything possible to avoid elimination, which makes the star players on those teams especially attractive from a fantasy perspective. This […]