Lonnie Walker IV Will Miss Wednesday's Game

Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonnie Walker IV (illness) will now sit out of Wednesday night's game. The 23-year-old was originally listed as questionable with a non-COVID illness that kept him out of Monday's game as well. The fact he was questionable before seems to show that this shouldn't keep him out of too many games. […]

NBA DFS Prop Picks for 11/9/22 - Monkey Knife Fight

A night with no NBA feels like punishment. Monday had 13 30+ point scorers and five games come down to the last possession. It was a great send-off before the one-day break and tonight’s return to action hands us a 13-game slate. The only teams not playing tonight are the 76ers, Wizards, Warriors, and the […]

Lonnie Walker IV Questionable To Face Clippers

Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonnie Walker IV (illness) has been dealing with a non-COVID illness for the past few days now. He was held out of the team's game on Monday and now is listed as questionable for Wednesday's contest as well. The 23-year-old has been enjoying a bit of a resurgence so far with […]

DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (11/9/22): NBA DFS Lineups

After a day off Tuesday due to Election Day, the NBA is back at near full strength Wednesday night with a 13-game slate that naturally features plenty of stars in action. If playing the full slate, you'll have plenty of decisions and choices to make them with, and we'll aim to highlight one option at […]

Free NBA Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (11/9/22)

I have learned over the years that the most important thing to do in this line of work is to be honest with readers and own your losses, better known as "taking your Ls" by the younger generation. And man, Monday was a rough night for my straight bets. I was really excited about that […]

LeBron James And Anthony Davis Probable Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers guard LeBron James (foot) and center Anthony Davis (back) are both probable to play Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Clippers. Davis should come at no surprise as he's been playing through his back tightness, but James is coming off his first absence of the season. It sounds like the injury is […]

Russell Westbrook Scores 22 Points Off The Bench

Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook continued his great scoring streak since moving to a bench role after the third game of the season. Against the Utah Jazz, the veteran posted 22 points, five assists, three rebounds, one steal and one block while shooting 8-for-14 overall and 2-for-3 from deep. Since he's shifted to leading […]

Wenyen Gabriel To Enter The Starting Lineup Versus Jazz

Los Angeles Lakers forward Wenyen Gabriel will start against the Utah Jazz on Monday night. LeBron James (foot) is out with foot soreness, giving Gabriel a chance to get some additional work. The 25-year-old has averaged only 3.9 points and 3.0 rebounds in 11.9 minutes per game this season. While he should exceed those numbers, […]

Kendrick Nunn Starting Again

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kendrick Nunn will start against the Jazz. With Patrick Beverley (illness) under the weather, Nunn will make his second straight appearance in the starting lineup. Nunn went scoreless while filling in for Beverley on Sunday versus Cleveland. However, with LeBron James (foot) and Lonnie Walker IV (illness) also out, he should […]

Anthony Davis Will Play Against The Jazz

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (back) is available against the Jazz. The big man wasn't a lock for Monday's contest due to nagging low back tightness. However, he's good to go and could explode for fantasy managers with LeBron James (foot) out with left foot soreness.

Lonnie Walker IV Dealing With An Illness

Los Angeles Lakers forward Lonnie Walker IV (illness) won't play on Monday night versus Utah. He's not feeling well, although it's not COVID, so there's a chance he could be back on Wednesday against the Clippers. With LeBron James (foot) and Patrick Beverley (illness) also out, Juan Toscano-Anderson, Troy Brown Jr., and Kendrick Nunn could […]

LeBron James Out Against Utah

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (foot) won't play on Monday against Utah. James has been battling left foot soreness all year but has played through it. While there's a chance the ailment has finally caught up to him, he's likely getting a night off to rest after logging 34 minutes on Sunday versus Cleveland. […]

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 4 Include Bones Hyland, Cam Thomas, Larry Nance Jr., Max Strus

Welcome back to RotoBaller's weekly fantasy basketball waiver wire column and schedule breakdown. How's the start of this season treating your fantasy rosters? Do you already need some help? We have a bit of an odd week ahead, with no games on Tuesday, as it's Election Day. These recommendations are mainly for 9-cat leagues, but […]

Free NBA Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (11/7/22)

Good morning NBA, fans! With a relatively light schedule of games yesterday (4 games) and no games tomorrow, we have a "feast or famine" situation with 15 games today! It's rare that we get all 30 teams in action on the same night, but it's a bettors' dream. More games = more options and allow […]

DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (11/7/22): NBA DFS Lineups

We're primed for an even bigger Monday night than usual, as there are total of 15 games on the slate with the NBA going dark Tuesday in deference to Election Day. That means a massive amount of options at every position all across the salary cap, even when factoring in injuries. It's a great night […]

Early-Week Fantasy Basketball Category Streamers for Week 4

Week 4 of the fantasy basketball season kicks off with a monster 15-game slate tonight in which every NBA team is in action. We rarely see this happen, but then we get a dead day tomorrow where there are no games as a result. Most of the league is back in action on Wednesday and […]

Anthony Davis Collects Double-Double In Loss

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis got his fifth double-double of the young season during the team's loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday. Across 33 minutes, Davis posted 19 points, 12 rebounds, four assists, and one block while shooting 7-for-12 from the floor. He continues to play at the same level he played last […]

LeBron James Will Play Against Cleveland

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (foot) will play on Sunday against Cleveland. James has dealt with left foot soreness for nearly the entire year but has played through it, so he wasn't in any real danger of missing this one. He's averaged 24.0 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 7.5 assists this season, suggesting the ailment […]

Anthony Davis Active On Sunday

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (back) will play on Sunday against Cleveland. The veteran has made routine appearances on the injury report this season because of low back tightness. However, Davis has played 35 minutes per game, so fantasy managers should keep him starting.

Kendrick Nunn Starting Against Cleveland

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kendrick Nunn will start on Sunday against the Cavaliers. Patrick Beverley (illness) is under the weather, opening the door for Nunn to get more involved. The 27-year-old has averaged only 4.9 points this season, so he'll be a risky option for anyone who decides to put him into their fantasy lineup. […]

Patrick Beverley Out On Sunday

Los Angeles Lakers guard Patrick Beverley (illness) won't play on Sunday against the visiting Cavaliers. Fortunately, it doesn't appear he has COVID, so there's a chance he could be available for Monday's meeting with Utah. In the meantime, Kendrick Nunn will move into the starting lineup. However, Russell Westbrook could be featured more than usual from […]

Lonnie Walker IV (SF, LAL) - Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 4

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 20% of leagues ANALYSIS: The Los Angeles Lakers seemed to have gotten things right, but at the end of the day it looks like they quite didn't do that much. That's why they only won a fluky game against the Nuggets, barely got another W with […]

LeBron James Probable Versus Former Team

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (foot) is listed as probable ahead of Sunday's meeting with the Cavs. The veteran has been dealing with the ailment for nearly the entire season but has continued to suit up. He's played well, for the most part, averaging 24.0 points, 9.1 rebounds, 7.5 assists, and 1.1 steals. However, […]

Anthony Davis Questionable Against The Cavs On Sunday

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (back) is questionable for Sunday's meeting with the visiting Cavaliers. The 29-year-old continues to deal with low back tightness. However, although it's been bothering him for most of the year, he's still averaging 23.0 points, 11. Rebounds, 2.3 blocks, and 1.9 steals in 35 minutes per game. If Davis […]

LeBron James Remains Probable Against Utah

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (foot) is probable for Friday's matchup against the Jazz. James continues to be bothered by left foot soreness. However, it doesn't seem to be impacting him too much, especially after he nearly produced a triple-double during Wednesday's overtime win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Assuming James plays, which he […]

Anthony Davis Still Dealing With Back Injury

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (back) was able to play through his issue during Wednesday's game. The big man scored 20 points and pulled down 16 rebounds in the overtime victory. Now, Davis is being listed as questionable for Friday's game due to back tightness. Fantasy managers shouldn't be surprised that Davis is tagged […]

Lonnie Walker IV Leads All Scorers With 28 Points

Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonnie Walker IV put up another impressive night en route to a win over the New Orleans Pelicans. The 23-year-old ended with 28 points on 52.9% shooting from the floor on Wednesday night. He also added three rebounds, one assist, one steal, and one block. For someone who went undrafted in […]

LeBron James Falls Two Assists Shy Of Triple-Double

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James was instrumental yet again in the team's second win of the season. He cashed in 20 points, 10 rebounds, eight assists, and two blocks on a not-so-great 9-for-23 shooting night. At this point, everyone knows what kind of fantasy output is coming from James. At the age of 37, […]

Anthony Davis Cashes In Big All-Around Game

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis contributed big time on both ends of the floor in the team's 120-117 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. The star big man ended the game with 20 points, 16 rebounds, four assists, one steal, and four blocks on 8-for-17 shooting overall. While we've become accustomed to his name […]

Mid-Week Fantasy Basketball Category Streamers for Week 3

It's a lighter week in the NBA this week, with a whole bunch of teams only playing two games this week. So maximizing your daily games has been more important than ever. There are only two games tonight and no teams play any back-to-backs this week, so we are looking for anyone who can give […]