Early Losers of the 2021-22 NBA Free Agency

Free agency can be a great opportunity for players to find new homes that mesh with their playing styles and help them achieve their potential. But it can also be a chance for players to think they're doing that and then wind up in a bad situation where they're unable to find NBA success. This […]

Early Winners of the 2021-22 NBA Free Agency

Free agency can be a great opportunity for players to find new homes that mesh with their playing styles and help them achieve their potential. But it can also be a chance for players to think they're doing that and then wind up in a bad situation where they're unable to find NBA success. This […]

Talen Horton-Tucker Staying In L.A.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Talen Horton-Tucker has agreed to a three-year, $32 million contract to remain with the team. The 20-year-old is one of the most highly touted up-and-coming players in the league, and he will have a chance to gain meaningful minutes off the bench during his third season in the league. Horton-Tucker averaged […]

Kendrick Nunn Agrees To Deal With Lakers

Guard Kendrick Nunn has agreed to a two-year deal with the Lakers. After the Heat withdrew its qualifying offer, making the 26-year-old an unrestricted free agent, he will now head to Los Angeles to join LeBron James, Russell Westbrook, and Anthony Davis. Nunn had the potential for an enhanced role in Miami. However, after Kyle […]

Marc Gasol To Return For Another Season

Los Angeles Lakers center Marc Gasol will return for the 2021-22 campaign. Although the 36-year-old is a ways away from his glory days in Memphis, the veteran has a higher ceiling now than in previous seasons, primarily after the departures of Montrezl Harrell and Andre Drummond. Gasol averaged only 5.0 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 1.1 […]

Carmelo Anthony Signing With Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to a one-year deal with veteran free agent Carmelo Anthony. Anthony joining up with his friend LeBron James shouldn't be a surprise, but it'll be interesting to see how the Lakers deploy Anthony. They also signed Malik Monk on Tuesday, and while the two play different positions, they overlap […]

Malik Monk Signing With Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to a deal with free agent guard Malik Monk. It's been a busy offseason for the Lakers, who've signed a lot of depth pieces. Monk might be the signing with the best chance to make a fantasy impact this season though, as he's coming off a season in which […]

Fantasy Basketball UDFA Rookie Sleepers

It's funny that every year at the NBA Draft, once the end of the guaranteed money and live appearances arrives at the end of the first round, everybody tunes out and refers to the 60th pick as "Mr.Irrelevant". That's not very accurate though, is it? Speaking historically, the title of "Mr.Irrelevant" could just as easily […]

Veteran Losers After the 2021 NBA Draft

We're just a few days removed from the 2021 edition of the NBA Draft. As is always the case, just a couple of picks were virtual locks with the rest of the picks going left and right and handing us more than a few surprises. And that is without even entering the trade realm and […]

Veteran Winners After the 2021 NBA Draft

We're just a couple of days removed from the 2021 edition of the NBA Draft. As is always the case, just a couple of picks were virtual locks with the rest of the picks going left and right and handing us more than a few surprises. And that is without even entering the trade realm […]

Russell Westbrook Traded To Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers and Washington Wizards have officially agreed to a trade that will send guard Russell Westbrook to the Lakers for a package that includes Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and the No. 22 pick in this year's draft. The former NBA MVP will join a Lakers team that also includes LeBron […]

Lakers Nearing Trade For Russell Westbrook

The Los Angeles Lakers and Washington Wizards are reportedly deep in talks to send Wizards guard Russell Westbrook to the Lakers for a package that would include Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and a first round pick. The deal isn't official yet and things could potentially fall apart still, but it sounds more and […]

Buddy Hield Could Be On The Move

Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield could be on the move. Hield has been the subject of trade discussions and has recently been linked to the Sixers and Lakers as potential destinations. The 28-year-old was vocal about his displeasure with the organization during the year, but he was a solid contributor, finishing the 2020-21 campaign by […]

Russell Westbrook Heading West?

Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook could be on the move, with the triple-double king recently linked to the Lakers. As L.A. looks to win another title, the franchise has a massive hole at the point guard position, a void that Westbrook could convincingly fill. With the Wizards looking toward the future, a deal involving Dennis […]

Chris Paul On The Lakers Radar

Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul is reportedly drawing interest from the Lakers heading into the 2021-22 campaign. The veteran, who could decline a $44.2 million player option to become a free agent, arguably had his best season to date, finishing with 16.4 points, 8.9 assists, and 1.4 steals while shooting nearly 40 percent from deep […]

Talen Horton-Tucker Receives Qualifying Offer

Los Angeles Lakers guard Talen Horton-Tucker received a $1.9 million qualifying offer from the team. The move will make the 20-year-old a restricted free agent while also allowing L.A. to match any subsequent offers from clubs throughout the league. Horton-Tucker is expected to draw plenty of interest during the offseason, so the franchise may be […]

Kyle Kuzma Could Be On The Move Soon

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma is one of the few trade assets for this organization heading into the offseason. Both Kuzma and Dennis Schroder are the two best trade chips for the Lakers. That is assuming they want to move one or both of them in an attempt to acquire another All-Star caliber player. […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (6/10/21): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

We’re back to a two-game postseason slate Thursday, as a pair of semifinal round series that have gotten off to markedly different starts roll on. The opener of the night features a Bucks team desperately trying to avoid falling into an almost certainly insurmountable 3-0 series hole as they return to their home court. We […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (6/7/21): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

The semifinal round rolls on in both conferences Monday night with a two-game slate. There’s already a major injury at play, as James Harden will miss Monday’s Game 2 for the Nets due to his hamstring injury. Brooklyn still managed a solid Game 1 win over the Bucks without him, but Milwaukee could certainly be […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for 6/5/21 (Premium Content)

NBA DFS Premium Cheat Sheet for 6/5 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard   Milwaukee Bucks (+4) vs. Brooklyn Nets (239 total) MVP/STAR/PRO (FD) or CAPTAIN (DK) There are exactly six players in consideration for these multiplier spots, while a few (Joe Harris and Brook Lopez) could be thrown in as […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for 6/3 (Premium Content)

  NBA DFS Premium Cheat Sheet for 6/3 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard   Games of the Day Denver Nuggets at Portland Trail Blazers Coming off of perhaps the best game of the playoffs, Denver and Portland will square off in game six as the Nuggets look to close […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (6/3/21): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

We’re down to a two-game slate Monday night with the Bucks having eliminated the Heat on Saturday. With just four teams in action, we naturally have a much tighter player pool to work with, one that’s made even narrower by the fact rotations are usually more compact during the postseason. That said, we should have […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (6/3/21): NBA DFS Lineups

We have a small two-gamer on the docket tonight, both featuring Western Conference teams facing elimination. Denver tries to close out the Blazers in Portland before the Suns try to close out the Lakers down in L.A. Will the Lakers be beaten into submission again, or is this going to lead to a monster Game […]

Anthony Davis Out For Game 5

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (groin) was held out of Tuesday's matchup against Phoenix. The 28-year-old is currently dealing with a left groin strain in addition to a sore left knee. While he was observed warming up before Game 5, he ultimately wasn't healthy enough to suit up. His status for Game 6 is […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (6/1/21): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

We have three Game 5's going on tonight. Brooklyn will try to escort Boston out of the playoffs. Portland is in Denver and the Lakers are back in Phoenix with both series tied at two games each. Chris Paul will play. His appearance on the injury report is nothing more than a formality. It's looking […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (6/1/21): NBA DFS Lineups

What's going on everyone! John aka "LucidMedia' here. I hope you all had a fantastic Memorial Day Weekend, let's get this short week started off right! The big news we're looking at tonight is Anthony Davis. The Lakers have come out and said that he is doubtful for tonight's game, which opens up some value […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for 6/1 (Premium Content)

  NBA DFS Premium Cheat Sheet for 6/1 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard   CORE PLAYS MARKED IN GREEN ABOVE   Best of the Rest PG - Facundo Campazzo, Payton Pritchard (DK) SG - Devin Booker (FD) SF - Michael Porter Jr. (FD), Carmelo Anthony PF - Aaron Gordon C […]

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Questionable On Tuesday

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's matchup with Phoenix. KCP injured his left knee in Game 3, and although he was trending in the right direction ahead of Game 4 on Sunday, he ultimately wasn't healthy enough to play. If the 28-year-old isn't in uniform for Game 5, veteran Wesley […]

Anthony Davis Questionable On Tuesday

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (groin) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's matchup with the Suns. While Davis' official designation indicates a chance he may play, other outlets are reporting that he likely won't be available for Game 5. The 28-year-old suffered a left groin strain during the loss to Phoenix on Sunday, and […]

Anthony Davis May Miss Game 5

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (groin) is considered day-to-day, putting him in jeopardy of missing Tuesday's clash against the Suns. The oft-injured big man was also dealing with a sore knee heading into Game 4, and with the team looking to make a run deep into the postseason, coach Vogel may play it safe […]