Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (PG/SG, WAS): Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 20% of leagues ANALYSIS: Not a single game. Not a single one has KCP missed this season when it comes to being part of the Wiz Kiz starting lineup, manning the SF slot 19 times already to kick the year off. Quarter of a season in […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (11/28/21): NBA DFS Lineups

Our Sunday slate on DraftKings is a little smaller today with only three games thanks to a two-game early slate. That one's pretty easy. Run Stephen Curry and worry about the rest later. The main slate has a few more options. We have the Kings in Memphis and the Celtics heading north of the border […]

Fantasy Basketball Night In Review: Friday, November 26

Welcome to the RotoBaller NBA Recap. In this feature, we will highlight a few key fantasy basketball takeaways from the games played during last night's slate. These viewpoints can be both positive and negative and will hopefully help to provide insight into different roster moves you should consider making based on trends and statistical nuggets […]

NBA DFS Prop Picks for 11/26 - Monkey Knife Fight

Even though it was just one day, a break is a break. The NBA scheduling is far from perfect and with basketball being a very unpredictable sport, things like ankle sprains and bone bruises happen fairly regularly. Although they aren't major, not getting the proper rehabilitation for those small problems can cause issues down the […]

LeBron James Returns From Suspension With Huge Performance

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James showed no mercy to Indiana on Wednesday, returning from his first career suspension with a season-high 39 points in a 124-116 overtime victory. The Lakers dominated the extra period 12-4, with LeBron getting seven of the points. He shot 13-for-29 for the game with a 5-for-12 effort from deep […]

Fantasy Basketball Night In Review: Wednesday, November 24

Welcome to the RotoBaller NBA Recap. In this feature, we will highlight a few key fantasy basketball takeaways from the games played during last night's slate. These viewpoints can be both positive and negative and will hopefully help to provide insight into different roster moves you should consider making based on trends and statistical nuggets […]

LeBron James Back From Suspension Against Indiana

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (abdomen) will play on Wednesday against the Pacers. The King didn't suit up against the Knicks on Tuesday due to a one-game suspension but remained on the injury report because of the abdomen issue that held him out for eight straight games. Nonetheless, with Anthony Davis (illness) out because […]

Anthony Davis Downgraded, Unlikely To Play On Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (illness) has been downgraded to doubtful and is unlikely to suit up against Indiana. The veteran is currently dealing with Flu-like symptoms, although it isn't COVID-related, which is certainly good news for the team. Fortunately, LeBron James (abdomen, suspension) is available after not playing on Tuesday against the Knicks […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks: (11/24/21)

What's a better way to usher in the holiday season than a 13-game slate of hoops? You're right. Nothing. Well, that's exactly what we get on Wednesday as 26 teams are scheduled to take the floor, providing ample opportunity to build out a winning lineup and put some cash in our pocket. Understanding the slate, […]

Russell Westbrook Bags A 30-Point Triple-Double

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Russell Westbrook battled his way to a 30-point triple-double on Tuesday against the Knicks, bagging a game-high 31 points on 10-for-18 shooting with 13 rebounds and 10 assists. He finished 3-for-6 from behind the arc and shot 8-for-9 at the charity stripe while adding two steals and six turnovers to […]

Free NBA Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (11/24/21)

It's the most wonderful time of the year! While the sports world will be focused on football tomorrow (and I will be focused on how much food I can cram into my belly), we have one of the biggest NBA slates of the season with 13 games tonight. The NBA takes Thanksgiving off but then […]

Fantasy Basketball Starting Lineup Changes - Week 6

Welcome to Rotation Watch, Rotoballers! Each week, this article will highlight the players that are gaining minutes in their team's rotation. Fantasy managers want to roster the players that are accumulating stats and racking up the playing time. They want to avoid the players falling out of favor and watching the action from the sidelines. […]

Fantasy Basketball Night In Review: Tuesday, November 23

Welcome to the RotoBaller NBA Recap. In this feature, we will highlight a few key fantasy basketball takeaways from the games played during last night's slate. These viewpoints can be both positive and negative and will hopefully help to provide insight into different roster moves you should consider making based on trends and statistical nuggets […]

Anthony Davis Will Suit Up Against Knicks

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (illness) is available for Tuesday's game against the New York Knicks. He was tagged as questionable earlier in the day due to a non-COVID related illness. Davis is in line for a huge workload with LeBron James (suspension) sidelined for Tuesday's contest. It doesn't sound like the illness is […]

Talen Horton-Tucker Joins Starting Five On Tuesday

Los Angeles Lakers forward Talen Horton-Tucker will move into the starting five for Tuesday's game against the New York Knicks. He'll take over for LeBron James (suspension) for one game while he sits out. Horton-Tucker has hit a cool streak recently, but has a great chance of breaking out of it on Tuesday. Fantasy managers […]

NBA DFS Prop Picks for PrizePicks: Tuesday, November 23rd

The 2021 NBA season is finally underway and that means our new friends over at PrizePicks 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 terms of fantasy points or single stats. The goal is to […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (11/23/21): NBA DFS Lineups

Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! I'm still a tad perplexed by my substitute appearance on the 10-game Monday slate. It's a totally different way of thinking than the 3-6 game slates I usually write about on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Still, it was a ton of fun, and I learned some tips for future slates with the help […]

Fantasy Basketball Night In Review: Monday, November 22

Welcome to the RotoBaller NBA Recap. In this feature, we will highlight a few key fantasy basketball takeaways from the games played during last night's slate. These viewpoints can be both positive and negative and will hopefully help to provide insight into different roster moves you should consider making based on trends and statistical nuggets […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (11/23/21): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Who's ready for some Tuesday night hoops? After a wild slate on Monday, there are four games on tap for DFS purposes on Tuesday. With LeBron James out, Luka Doncic a game-time decision, and Nikola Jokic questionable, we could be in for an interesting slate with a ton of value. Before diving in, let's take […]

LeBron James Receives One-Game Suspension

Los Angeles Lakers small/power forward LeBron James has been levied a one-game suspension for his role in Sunday's altercation with the Pistons' Isaiah Stewart. James caught Stewart with an elbow while jockeying for a rebound, which bloodied the big man and set off a wild scene in Detroit that nearly devolved into a brawl. The […]

NBA Waiver Wire Streamers for Fantasy Basketball Week 6 (Nov 22 - Nov 28)

For the third week straight, the LA Clippers are playing on days with the least number of games played. This means their players will be good streaming options once again. Which days are the scarcest next week and what other teams play on them? As always, we're looking ahead to the NBA schedule for next […]

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 6

Welcome back to the waiver wire! Need to bolster your flailing team? We've got you covered. These recommendations are mainly for 9-cat leagues, but if you play in another format, there's a good chance that the information here can still help you. We'll be looking at centers, forwards, and guards whose low rostership and upside […]

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

It'll be hard to find a news outlet that isn't click-baiting the absolute nonsense out of the Isaiah Stewart-LeBron James debacle, so I'll save you the headspace...excluding my ironic lede, but the scuffle overshadowed two huge narratives. The Chicago Bulls are a team to take very seriously and the Denver Nuggets consist of two players, […]

Anthony Davis Has Second Consecutive 30-Point Night

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis enjoyed a second consecutive 30-point night on Sunday, leading the team with 30 points on 11-for-19 shooting in a 121-116 win over Detroit. He shot 8-for-10 at the foul line and completed a double-double with 10 rebounds. Davis delivered six assists with two turnovers, and he was a monster […]

Fantasy Basketball Risers and Fallers: Week 5

Welcome to the fantasy basketball risers and fallers column, a weekly look at the ebbs and flows of player performance. You'll get a detailed analysis of who's hot and who's not and why that will or will not remain the case. You can expect forward-looking analysis and a mix of immediate and long-term fantasy considerations. […]

Fantasy Basketball Night In Review: Sunday, November 21

Welcome to the RotoBaller NBA Recap. In this feature, we will highlight a few key fantasy basketball takeaways from the games played during last night's slate. These viewpoints can be both positive and negative and will hopefully help to provide insight into different roster moves you should consider making based on trends and statistical nuggets […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (11/21/21): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

We had some phenomenal showings from some of the superstars throughout the National Basketball Association on Saturday night. Giannis Antetokounmpo emerged as the slate's leading producer after garnering 73.5 fantasy points during the win over Orlando. Not to be outdone, Damian Lillard shed a questionable tag and scored nearly 40 points against the Sixers, who […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (11/21/21): NBA DFS Lineups

We have another four-gamer in the NBA with a matinee showdown between Dallas and the Clippers in L.A. as the appetizer. Don't worry. There are plenty of stars out in the four games. We have some fun teams such as the Bulls and Suns. We have the grinders like the Knicks and Warriors. We have […]

LeBron James Efficient In Return Friday

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James returned to action on Friday against the Boston Celtics with a 23/6/2 line after missing eight games with an abdomen strain. The four-time MVP shot 10-for-16 from the field, including 3-for-7 from three-point range, and 0-for-1 from the free-throw line during the 130-108 loss. James also added two steals […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (11/20/21): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

What an exciting night it was around the National Basketball Association on Friday. Although the slate was missing some star power due to the absences of Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Jaylen Brown, and Nikola Jokic, it also opened the door for others to walk right through it. In the end, value guys like Frank Jackson, […]