LeBron James Probable For Rematch With Spurs

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (adductor) is expected to play on Saturday for the second of consecutive meetings with the Spurs. The multi-time MVP returned on Friday night following a five-game absence. He logged 33 minutes in that one, finishing with 21 points, eight rebounds, three steals, and a block. James did have nine […]

DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (11/26/22): NBA DFS Lineups

We have a tiny three-game slate on tap in the NBA tonight after 28 teams were in action yesterday. Each of the six teams playing tonight will be playing in their second game of back-to-back sets, which means we could see some funky lineup scratches that we'll need to adjust to as we move throughout […]

Anthony Davis Posts Double-Double On Friday

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis finished with a game-high 25 points during the win over the Spurs. LeBron James (groin) returned from a five-game absence. However, Davis wasn't messing around on Friday, as he went 10-for-13 from the field while adding 15 rebounds, three blocks, and a steal. The 29-year-old was once again listed […]

LeBron James Logs 33 Minutes In Return

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (groin) logged 33 minutes in Friday's win over San Antonio. James missed his previous five games with a strained groin. However, he looked decent in his return, finishing the night with 21 points off 8-for-17 shooting from the field while adding eight boards, five assists, three steals, and a […]

LeBron James Questionable To Play On Friday

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (groin) has been tagged with his best injury status over the last week or two with a questionable status for the team's game on Friday against the San Antonio Spurs. He's been sidelined for the last five games and originally was targeting this upcoming game as a time to […]

DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (11/25/22): NBA DFS Lineups

Happy Friday, RotoBallers! I hope you all had an excellent Thanksgiving filled with food, family, friends, and football. While we didn't have any NBA slates yesterday, we have a quick turnaround with a 13-game NBA slate this evening. We've had some success in these articles thus far in the early stages of the season, so […]

LeBron James Out Again On Tuesday

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (adductor) will miss his fifth game in a row due to his left adductor strain. He was officially ruled out well ahead of tipoff which doesn't provide any confidence that he'll return soon. The Lakers are likely being cautious since the team has struggled for the most part so […]

Russell Westbrook Avoids Serious Injury

Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (thumb) suffered a right thumb injury during Sunday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. The veteran guard left the arena with a wrap on his right hand. Luckily, the X-rays came back negative, which is good news for him. It sounds like the plan is for Westbrook to be […]

Anthony Davis Crushes The Spurs

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis did everything his heart desired versus San Antonio Sunday night, recording a massive 30-point, 18-rebound double-double in just 28 minutes while adding two assists, three steals and one block. He shot 12-for-19 from the field and 6-for-6 at the foul line in a 123-92 blowout win. Davis keeps scaring […]

Russell Westbrook Injures Right Thumb

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Russell Westbrook sustained a right thumb injury in Sunday's blowout win over the Spurs. He already went for X-rays, which came back negative and that's great news, but Westbrook left the arena with his hand wrapped up and there are further evaluations planned for Monday. The former MVP had another […]

Early-Week Fantasy Basketball Category Streamers for Week 6

Optimizing our streamers this week is a little tricky in that the league doesn't play on Thursday for Thanksgiving. That means most teams either play today (Monday) or Tuesday and then again on Wednesday and Friday. There are only a handful of games on Saturday and then more than usual on Sunday. I will get […]

LeBron James Remains Sidelined On Sunday

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (adductor) will miss his fourth straight game due to a left adductor strain. He seems to be progressing toward making a return sooner rather than later. There still isn't a firm date or timetable for his exact return, however. Austin Reaves and Troy Brown Jr. will continue to get […]

Fantasy Basketball Drop List: Week 5

What's up, RotoBallers! Hopefully, the 2022-23 NBA season hasn't gone sour for you this early on. The Drop List returns for another week, and it might not be kind to some of your rosters. Each week, I'll take a look at a handful of NBA players that can be dropped from your fantasy team. Without […]

Dennis Schroder, Thomas Bryant Expected To Return On Friday

Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder (thumb) and center Thomas Bryant (thumb) are expected to be back for Friday's game, according to teammate Lonnie Walker IV. It sounds like the two players are going to be re-evaluated at some point during the week. After that, both of them should be ready to go on Friday, […]

Anthony Davis Racks Up 37 Points, 18 Boards Against Nets

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis enjoyed his best outing of the season Sunday against Brooklyn, leading all scorers with 37 points and pulling down 18 rebounds in a 116-103 win. He was also able to add two assists to his line and posted only one turnover in 34 minutes, whilst shooting 15-for-25 from the […]

Kenyon Martin Jr. (SF/PF, HOU) - Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 4

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 14% of leagues ANALYSIS: On a team like the Houston Rockets, there are going to be plenty of experimental minutes to go around. Outside of Jalen Green and Kevin Porter Jr., the rest of the minutes are all up for experimental and growth purposes. With that […]

Bol Bol (PF/C, ORL) - Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 39% of leagues ANALYSIS: I remember when Denver drafted Bol Bol with a late second-round pick. Actually, Miami did but instantly traded him to the Rockies so it's the Nuggets who actually bet on Bol. It looked like an absolute steal considering the giant had been […]

LeBron James Likely Out Again Versus Brooklyn

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (adductor) isn't expected to play on Sunday against Kevin Durant and the Nets. The veteran sat out versus Sacramento on Friday night, so barring a miracle, he will miss another one. As a result, Anthony Davis is the obvious favorite to lead the way offensively. However, Russell Westbrook and […]

Anthony Davis Probable Against The Brooklyn Nets

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (back) is expected to play on Sunday against Kevin Durant and the Nets. As usual, Davis is on the injury report due to low back tightness. However, this has been the norm for him over the last few weeks, so barring a significant setback, he'll be out there. With […]

Anthony Davis Does It All Friday Night

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis shook off an illness Friday and posted a full line in a 120-114 loss to Sacramento with 24 points, 14 rebounds, three assists, two steals and three blocks. AD literally did everything humanly possible to save his team from another loss, but it wasn't enough, which is very telling […]

Anthony Davis Downgraded To Questionable For Friday

Los Angeles Lakers power forward Anthony Davis (illness) was previously listed as probable with some back tightness earlier on Friday. Now he's listed as questionable while suffering from a non-COVID illness. He reportedly missed the shootaround to rest and will be evaluated in the afternoon. Since LeBron James is also out, Wenyen Gabriel will likely […]

Lonnie Walker IV Upgraded To Probable Against Kings

Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonnie Walker IV (illness) has officially been upgraded on the injury report to probable for Friday night. He previously was questionable and the team was unsure if he was going to miss his third consecutive game. As he's set to take his starting role back, Austin Reaves will probably take a […]

Lonnie Walker IV Questionable Against Kings

Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonnie Walker IV (illness) is questionable for the team's meeting with the Kings. The 23-year-old has missed a few games with a non-COVID-related illness, although it appears he's moving in the right direction. The 23-year-old has had a fantastic season, averaging a career-high 15.3 points in nine appearances. With LeBron James […]

Anthony Davis Probable Against Sacramento

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (back) is considered probable for Friday's meeting with Sacramento. As usual, Davis is listed on the injury report for nagging low back tightness. However, it hasn't been much of an issue of late, so he'll be out there, barring a setback. The 29-year-old has played well this season, averaging […]

LeBron James Ruled Out For Friday

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (groin) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Sacramento Kings. The veteran forward was listed as doubtful for this game, but has officially been ruled out now. The Lakers are going to play it safe with James here, so maybe he'll suit up on Sunday. Until then, […]

LeBron James Listed As Doubtful For Friday

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (groin) is listed as doubtful for Friday's meeting with Sacramento. The King hurt himself Wednesday night against the Clippers and went for an MRI on Thursday, which revealed that he has a strained left adductor. He is officially considered day-to-day and it appears likely that James will sit out […]

LeBron James Undergoing Tests For A Groin Problem

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James is undergoing tests for a groin problem that prevented him from finishing Wednesday's game against the Clippers. He left a 114-101 loss in the middle of the fourth quarter after he felt something in his groin. LeBron missed 17 games with a left groin tear back in 2018-19, so […]

Mid-Week Fantasy Basketball Category Streamers for Week 4

The league took Tuesday off to encourage voter turnout in the mid-term elections, which meant we had games on only Monday and Wednesday. But it's a bit of a blessing in disguise as the games from Thursday to Sunday are more spread out than usual as we have four games on Thursday, eight games on […]

Anthony Davis Available Against Clippers

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (back) is available for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. The oft-injured big man will suit up for this game despite dealing with back tightness. There is no word of Davis being limited, so fantasy managers should expect him to have a full workload. Fantasy managers should double […]

Thomas Bryant Has No Timetable For Return

Los Angeles Lakers center Thomas Bryant (thumb) was re-evaluated on Wednesday after undergoing surgery earlier in the year. It sounds like Bryant is progressing, but has no timetable for his return. Head coach Darvin Ham is still "a ways out" from returning to the court. It's going to take time for Bryant to ramp up […]