Kent Shen's 2018 Punt Guide: FT% Primer (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Updated 10/11 12:11 PM. For a primer on punting, check out the RotoBaller NBA Punt Guide, beginning here.  Today we'll be looking at punting the category of free throw percentage.   Introduction Punt FT% was the first punt strategy to really go mainstream, as […]

Kent Shen's 2018 Punt Guide: Points Primer (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. For a primer on punting, check out the RotoBaller NBA Punt Guide, beginning here.  Today we'll be looking at punting the category of free throw percentage. I mentioned in my preview piece that punt points is probably the easiest punt strategy to have success […]

NBA Free Agency Reaction: LeBron James To The Lakers

Oh boy. It's happened -- LeBron James has left the Cleveland Cavaliers and joined the Los Angeles Lakers. In 2010, his free agency destination was announced on an ESPN special. In 2014, it was announced in a Sports Illustrated article. In 2018? This tweet from LeBron's agent: There's a ton of consequences stemming from this […]

Heat Decline Option on Jordan Mickey

Miami Heat forward/center Jordan Mickey will become a free agent this summer after the organization declined his $1.6 million team option for next season. The 23-year-old averaged 4.0 points, 3.5 rebounds and 0.4 blocks in 12.3 minutes this season. He appeared in only 23 games for the Heat and clearly was not part of their […]

Kelly Olynyk Could Be Looking At Expanded Role

Miami Heat forward/center Kelly Olynyk hinted that he could be looking at an expanded role in Miami next season. "I definitely had the best year of my career and I’ll keep building on that this summer, hopefully, keep expanding my game," said Olynyk. There are rumors that the Heat are trying to shop Hassan Whiteside. […]

Josh Richardson Wants to Be More Aggressive Next Season

Miami Heat guard/forward Josh Richardson said he wants to take the next step on offense by "being consistently aggressive." He admitted that he often deferred to Dwyane Wade on offense, but plans to be more involved next season. One of Richardson's goals this offseason is to improve his ball handling skills. Heat president Pat Riley […]

Justise Winslow Wants to Improve His Shooting This Offseason

Miami Heat forward Justise Winslow said that working on his shooting will be a point of emphasis this offseason. "I’d definitely say work on the mid-range, coming off pick and rolls, step and shoot, lock and loaded, be ready to attack," Winslow said. He has the ability to play multiple positions, but wants to play […]

Dion Waiters Could Miss Training Camp

Miami Heat guard/forward Dion Waiters (ankle) might not be ready for training camp, according to Heat reporter Ira Winderman. Waiters had surgery in January to repair instability in his left ankle, The recovery time for that kind of surgery is six to nine months. "I'm not sure when, but he's going to be more than […]

Tyler Johnson Could Have Surgery

Miami Heat guard Tyler Johnson (thumb) is expected to have surgery on his right thumb. He sustained the injury during Game 3, but was able to play through the rest of the series. Johnson was bothered by his thumb throughout the playoff series, but it did not seem too serious at the time. "[Johnson is] […]

Josh Richardson is Questionable for Game 5

Miami Heat guard/forward Josh Richardson (shoulder) is considered questionable for Tuesday's Game 5 against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Heat originally called the injury a contusion, but have now changed it to a sprain. Richardson said he was going to play, and he did fight through the issue during Game 4. Losing Richardson would be a […]

Josh Richardson Expects to Play in Game 5

Miami Heat guard/forward Josh Richardson (shoulder) says he plans to play in Tuesday's Game 5 versus the Philadelphia 76ers despite shoulder issue. Richardson suffered a sprained AC joint in his left shoulder, according to Shams Charania. However, the Heat are calling the injury a contusion and Richardson is expected to play Tuesday after getting a […]

Tyler Johnson is Expected to Play on Saturday

Miami Heat guard Tyler Johnson (thumb) is expected to play in Game 4 versus the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday. Johnson hurt his left hand in the first quarter, but played through it. The X-rays on Johnson's hand came back negative, so it sounds like he'll be good to go for Saturday's contest. Johnson's minutes took […]

FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (4/21/18): NBA DFS Lineups

Four games this Saturday and so far there have only been two series that have really underachieved. The Pelicans-Trail Blazers series could be over today in New Orleans and the Warriors have the chance to close out the Spurs tomorrow afternoon. The Heat are looking to turn momentum in their favor with the early game […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (4/19/18): NBA DFS Lineups

The playoffs continue and the league will feature three games on Thursday night. Many players, such as Rajon Rondo, Ben Simmons, and LaMarcus Aldridge, to name a few, are at a point where hitting value may be more difficult due to their rising costs. With each team relatively healthy and nobody to sub in for […]

FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (4/19/18): NBA DFS Lineups

For what it's worth, the wife of San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich passed away after battling an illness for some time. While I didn't know either, take the time to spend time with loved ones and understand what the Popovich family is going through. The game is bigger than basketball and the best thing […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (4/16/18): NBA DFS Lineups

I'll be straight with you, even though two game slates aren't the best for DFS, they are my absolute favorite. It's all about putting the right player in the right place at the right time. For a brief recap and slight introduction into both game two's, the Warriors are still the Warriors and the 76ers […]

FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (4/16/18): NBA DFS Lineups

The playoffs roll on after a solid weekend of NBA action. With only two games on the slate, you have to take some chances. However, with that being said, there also isn’t a lot of room for mistakes, so if you are one of those people who enters the same lineup multiple times, things could […]

Goran Dragic Expected to Play in Game 1

Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic (knee) is expected to play in Saturday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. He sat out of Wednesday's regular season finale, but appears to be ready for Game 1 on Saturday. Dragic said that he is going to feel a little discomfort, but he's going to play through the pain. Dragic […]

FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (4/14/18): NBA DFS Lineups

It's hard to write any lede other than PLAYOFFS over and over because that's how excited I am. Clearly it's containable but expect some of this energy to be let out in risk picks and dramatic reasonings. The first game of the postseason is one of the most telling games and everyone will get a […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (4/14/18): NBA DFS Lineups

The playoffs are here and we are looking at one of the best times of the year for the NBA. You no longer have to worry about who the Memphis Grizzlies are resting today, and where the value will be. The best of the best are here and should be a fun few months. In […]

Betting Preview For First Round of NBA Playoffs (Saturday, April 14th)

Finally. I don’t need to tell you what, but finally. We FINALLY get to see this 76ers hype under the microscope. We FINALLY get to see if this season was just another one of LeBron James carefully crafted regular season schemes. And most importantly, we FINALLY get to see if the Rockets are actually good […]

Goran Dragic is Doubtful on Wednesday

Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Toronto Raptors. Head coach Erik Spoelstra said the team is going to be smart in dealing with Dragic's soreness in his knee. It's the regular season finale and the Heat have already locked down a playoff spot, so expect Dragic to rest. […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (4/10/18): NBA DFS Lineups

This is it. The last two days of the regular season. It's been a tumultuous season and now all the takes and preconceived notions will be put to the test. DFS-ers are ready for more solidified lineups and game plans, because these past few weeks have been rough. Teams taking tanking to a different level […]

Goran Dragic Struggles Versus Thunder

Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic had one of his worst performances of the season in Monday's loss to the Thunder, finishing with only four points. The Dragon got 30 minutes on the floor, but he failed to spit fire, shooting 2-for-10 from the field while missing all three attempts from outside. At least he […]

Hassan Whiteside Scores Very Efficient 16 Points Versus OKC

Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside missed only two of his 10 shots in Monday's loss to OKC, recording 16 points in 21 minutes. He also had eight rebounds and three blocks. Whiteside is a fantasy monster, but sadly he's been stuck in the Eric Spoelstra dog house for most of the season. He's averaged 21.8 […]

Josh Richardson Leads Heat In Scoring Monday Night

Miami Heat guard/forward Josh Richardson got back on track Monday night against the Thunder, putting a team-high 18 points on the board following a two-point dud posted last Friday against the Knicks. Richardson made only one of four attempts from downtown, but he shot a solid 8-for-14 overall. The Heat have looked ugly in the […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (4/9/18): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

It is here - the final Monday of the regular season. We've got a nice little nine game slate on deck for this evening. If I'm being honest, the beginning of "the end of the season" came real fast, and this last month has dragged for a few reasons. I don't particularly love tank-and-sit season, […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (4/9/18): NBA DFS Lineups

There are nine games on the slate making today and Wednesday your last big nights in this NBA regular season. The Spurs, Nuggets, Pelicans Timberwolves, and Thunder still need one or two more wins to secure a playoff berth, and with only two days left in the season the time is running out. All those […]

Goran Dragic Nets 15 Points in Ugly Loss

Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic scored a team-high 15 points on Friday, shooting 6-for-10 from the field, with one made three-pointer in the disappointing loss to the Knicks. Dragic didn't do much else in this one, adding just three rebounds, two assists and one steal to his line, while slipping up with two turnovers in […]

Hassan Whiteside Plays Just 17 Minutes

Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside had another let down on Friday, playing just 17 minutes in the loss to the Knicks at MSG. Whiteside finished the game with just 14 points (6-for-13) and six rebounds, committing one turnover along the way in this one. He's recently voiced his frustrations with the coaching staff for his […]