LeBron James Could Return Against Kings

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) is a game-time decision for Friday's game against the Sacramento Kings. He was listed as out on the injury report, but it sounds like James will test out his ankle pregame. James has missed a lengthy period of time, so expect him to be somewhat limited, assuming he […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (4/30/21): NBA DFS Lineups

We have eight games on tap for the NBA tonight. As has become commonplace this season, a plethora of players are out with injuries and dozens more are questionable. Is it annoying as hell? Sure, but considering this is also somewhat unchartered territory, leverage can be gained. In DFS in any sport, leverage is king. […]

NBA DFS Prop Picks for Friday (4/30/21) - Monkey Knife Fight

Friday's slate of eight games follows a wretched Thursday full of injuries and inconsistencies. Luckily, a few 40-point games and one massive 50-point outing from Kevin Porter Jr. salvaged what was an otherwise mediocre night of basketball. Heading into Friday, there's no shortage of exciting matchups. Only two games are posted on MonkeyKnifeFight.com thus far, […]

Anthony Davis Finishes Wednesday Night Strongly

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis was mostly quiet during Wednesday's loss to Washington, but he had a big fourth quarter with 14 points to finish with a team-high 26 points on 10-for-20 shooting. AD hit 2-for-5 from downtown, adding five rebounds and three steals to his line with two assists, two blocks and three […]

NBA DFS Prop Picks for Wednesday (4/28/21) - Monkey Knife Fight

Wednesday hosts a 10-game NBA slate full of high-scoring matchups and inter-conference superstars facing off.With playoff implications meaning more and more every day, you need to stay ahead of lineups and announcements or beware some truly terrible breaks. While you don't have to worry about the specific players resting, you do have to worry about […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (4/28/21): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

We've got a 10-game slate for Wednesday. Three teams (BOS, CHA, and POR) are playing the second leg of a back-to-back. There are two games at 7:00 pm (ORL @ CLE and ATL @ PHI), three games at 7:30 pm (CHA @ BOS, LAL @ WAS, and CHI @ NY), one game at 8:00 pm […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (4/28/21): NBA DFS Lineups

We have a big ten-game NBA slate tonight, but with an increasing number of teams that have nothing to play for, I wouldn't call it a great slate. On top of that, you have a growing number of teams that don't care about playoff seeding. They just want to enter the playoffs healthy. Such is […]

Los Angeles Lists Alex Caruso As Questionable For Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Alex Caruso (back) has been deemed questionable to play in Wednesday's game against the Wizards due to back spasms. The ailment forced Caruso from Monday's contest, with Talen Horton-Tucker and Dennis Schroder likely to see more ball-handling duties should Caruso miss his first outing since March 16. While Caruso has […]

Anthony Davis Has 18 Points, Eight Boards In 31 Minutes

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis had an 18-point outing with eight rebounds, three assists and a pair of blocks in 31 minutes against Orlando on Monday. He shot 8-for-15 from the field with a 1-for-4 record from deep in a comfortable win. AD broke the 30-minute mark for the first time since returning from […]

Dennis Schroder Posts Third Consecutive Double-Double

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Dennis Schroder scored a game-high 21 points and delivered 10 assists in Monday's 114-103 win over Orlando, shooting 10-for-18 from the floor. He had two turnovers in 38 minutes and picked up a pair of rebounds. The German guard has now recorded three double-doubles in a row. Schroder is having […]

Alex Caruso Battles Back Spasms Monday, Exits Early

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Alex Caruso (back) was ruled out for the remainder of Monday's contest against the Magic due to back spasms. Caruso hasn't missed a game since March 16, having been an integral part of L.A.'s second unit. Prior to his departure, Caruso compiled seven points, two rebounds and two assists across […]

Anthony Davis Won’t Faces Minutes Restriction Monday

Los Angeles Lakers power forward/center Anthony Davis (calf) has been labeled a full-go for Monday's game against the Magic with his minutes cap lifted. Davis has scuffled from the floor in his first two contests back, shooting a combined 7-for-29 overall, including 0-for-7 from behind the arc. Despite those blips of diverting from elite fantasy […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (4/26/21): NBA DFS Lineups

The NBA schedule has 11 games on the main slate for Monday night. You'll have a plethora of players to choose from and matchups to target. One matchup you should be particularly keen on is the Dallas Mavericks versus the Sacramento Kings. Here are three tips on how to attack the overall slate when assembling lineups. First […]

Fantasy Basketball Night In Review: Saturday, April 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 […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (4/25/21): NBA DFS Lineups

The NBA schedule has four games on the main slate for Sunday night. You won't have a ton of players to choose from or matchups to target. One matchup you should be particularly keen on is the Milwaukee Bucks versus the Atlanta Hawks. Here are three tips on how to attack the overall slate when assembling lineups. […]

Anthony Davis Cleared To Play 25 Minutes

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (calf) has been cleared to play 25 minutes during Saturday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. Head coach Frank Vogel mentioned that Davis has been dealing with minimal soreness since playing on Thursday. Both Andre Drummond and Kyle Kuzma will lose value with Davis getting more minutes. Fantasy managers in […]

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Might Play Against Mavericks

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (ankle) is listed as a game-time decision for Saturday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. He has been battling a sprained ankle, but it sounds like he'll wait and see how he feels during pregame shootaround. Talen Horton-Tucker could be asked to move into the starting five, which could make […]

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (PG/SG, LAL): Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 19% of leagues ANALYSIS: The Lakers have just welcomed Anthony Davis back to the lineup, and not only that, but they already put him in the starting five this past Thursday against the Mavs when he manned the PF position from the get-go. That, good for us […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (4/24/21): NBA DFS Lineups

We have a solid six-game NBA slate on tap tonight, at least on the surface. Once we look closer, it becomes less appealing. John Wall will rest after playing last night. With Kevin Porter Jr. on the COVID list, the Rockets are going to be really thin at guard. Zach LaVine, Domantas Sabonis, Donovan Mitchell, […]

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Could Miss Saturday's Game

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. He tweaked his ankle during Thursday's game, so there is some concern that it'll swell up overnight. Fantasy managers will likely have to wait until shootaround on Saturday before getting more information. Talen Horton-Tucker could be asked […]

Dennis Schroder Scores 25 Points With 13 Assists

Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder dropped 25 points with 13 assists, two rebounds, and two three-pointers in Thursday's loss to the Mavericks. Schroder was a model of efficiency, shooting 9-for-13 from the field and 2 of 3 from beyond the arc while draining 5 of 6 free throws. His 13 assists were the second-highest […]

Andre Drummond Pulls Down 19 Rebounds

Los Angeles Lakers center Andre Drummond had a great night on the boards Thursday, pulling down 19 rebounds in a loss to Dallas. Drummond scored 14 points for his third double-double as a Laker, adding three assists, three blocks, and a steal in 31 minutes. The former Piston has been battling a toe injury- though […]

Fantasy Basketball Night In Review: Thursday, April 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 […]

Anthony Davis Officially Questionable Thursday

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (calf) is questionable to play Thursday against the Dallas Mavericks. Davis could make his return since going down with a calf strain on February 14th, but would likely be hit with a ton of restrictions for his first couple games back. Davis playing would likely result in a dip […]

Andre Drummond Probable For Thursday

Los Angeles Lakers center Andre Drummond (toe) is probable to play in Thursday's contest against the Mavericks. Drummond has been able to tough out the injury lately- so it's not too surprising that the team expects him to be available. The 27-year-old big man is averaging a double-double with 1.8 steals per game in April […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for 4/22 (Premium Content)

  NBA DFS Premium Cheat Sheet for 4/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard   CORE PLAYS MARKED IN GREEN ABOVE Games of the Day New Orleans Pelicans at Orlando Magic This should be an up and down affair as the Pelicans come in with the 27th ranked defense, while […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (4/22/21): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

After a massive 12-game slate Wednesday night, we have half the amount of games Thursday in what amounts to a more manageable number of decisions for DFS purposes. There are a couple of notable names sporting injury designations, but for the most part, we have a well-stocked player pool at each point on the salary […]

Fantasy Basketball Night In Review: Tuesday, April 20

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 […]

Fantasy Basketball Rotation Watch: Playing Time Updates for Week 17

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: Monday, April 19

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 […]