DraftKings NBA Summer League Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (7/20/24): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

We've got a four-game main slate on DraftKings for the NBA Summer League to make our Saturday a little more fun. This article will break down some of the better plays to use when building your lineups. The Summer League allows young players to shine and raise their stock within their team rosters. It's an […]

DraftKings NBA Summer League Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (7/19/24): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

The NBA Summer League and DraftKings are bringing us a five-game main slate to kick off our weekend. This article will be breaking down some of the better plays to use when building your lineups. The Summer League allows players to shine and up their stock within their team rosters. It won't be surprising to […]

Josh Richardson Hopes To Be Ready For Training Camp

Miami Heat guard Josh Richardson (shoulder) resumed shooting on July 2 and is optimistic he'll be ready for training camp. The veteran averaged 9.9 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.4 assists last season. Unfortunately, he suffered a shoulder injury in February and underwent surgery in March, limiting him to only 43 appearances. If Richardson can stay […]

NBA Free Agency Tracker - Updates On All NBA Offseason Player Movement (2024)

The NBA free agency period has begun, so news of signings will be flying in all week. Rumors are buzzing about, but as deals are officially reported, we will add them to our running list of NBA player signings and trades here. The news will come strong and fast, so we have you covered! Keep […]

Kel'el Ware Bags Another Double-Double Versus Thunder

Miami Heat center Kel'el Ware posted his second double-double in four Summer League games on Monday, finishing a 102-73 victory over Oklahoma City with 11 points and a game-high 12 rebounds. He went 5-for-12 from the field, including 1-for-2 from three-point range. Ware's efforts included one assist, one steal, and one block. The seven-footer, who […]

Nikola Jovic Expected To Be Ready For Camp

Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (ankle, toe) is expected to be ready for training camp. While a Serbian outlet indicated the 2022 No. 27 overall pick sustained a fracture in his ankle joint, Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald reported he has an ankle sprain and a fractured toe. Either way, Jovic's condition has improved, […]

DraftKings NBA Summer League Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (7/12/24): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

The NBA Summer League starts in earnest today with the first night of action in Las Vegas. The California Classic and Salt Lake City tournaments were just the beginning and only a handful of teams participated, but we will get to see the rest of the league in action in Vegas over the next 10 […]

Haywood Highsmith Staying In Miami

Free-agent forward Haywood Highsmith agreed to a two-year, $11 million contract to remain with the Miami Heat. The 27-year-old has spent the last three seasons in Miami, most recently finishing the 2023-24 campaign by averaging a career-high 6.1 points and 39.6% shooting from deep. Although he didn't always see minutes last season, he at least […]

Kel'el Ware Shines On Sunday

Miami Heat center Kel'el Ware finished with a 26-point, 11-rebound double-double in Sunday's 102-86 California Classic victory over the Sacramento Kings. The 2024 No. 15 overall pick had 12 points, six rebounds, and five blocks in the loss to the Warriors on Saturday. While he wasn't as impactful on the defensive end on Sunday, he […]

Miami Releasing Orlando Robinson

The Miami Heat have released center Orlando Robinson. The 23-year-old spent the last two seasons with the Heat, averaging only 3.2 points and 3.1 rebounds. Of course, Miami has Bam Adebayo underneath the basket. But the team bolstered their depth by adding Kel'el Ware in the draft while re-signing Thomas Bryant and Kevin Love. At […]

Thomas Bryant Staying In Miami

Free-agent center Thomas Bryant agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Miami Heat. Bryant, the 2017 No. 42 overall pick, recently opted out of his $2.8 million player option. However, it doesn't appear he drew much interest on the open market, so he'll remain in Miami for another season. The 26-year-old averaged 5.7 […]

Alec Burks To Join The Miami Heat

ESPN Senior NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski has reported that veteran guard Alec Burks has signed a one-year deal with the Miami Heat. The 32-year-old was acquired by the New York Knicks from the Detroit Pistons last season and averaged 6.5 points in 13.5 minutes in 23 games during the regular season. He received more playing […]

Kevin Love Back In Miami On Two-Year Deal

Miami Heat forward/center Kevin Love will remain with the team on a two-year contract. The veteran big man declined a $4 million player option ahead of free agency to ink a slightly longer deal. According to Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald, Love's contract is worth "about" $8 million. Love, who will be 36 in […]

NBA Free Agency: Top 5 Unrestricted Free Agents And Potential Landing Spots

It didn’t take long for the first wave of NBA free agents to find homes. One of the more notable moves was Paul George signing with the 76ers. James Harden also returned to the Clippers on a two-year contract. While several players are already off the board, there are still some big names that have […]

Kevin Love Declines Player Option

Forward/center Kevin Love declined his $4 million player option with the Miami Heat on Saturday. The veteran finished last season by averaging 8.8 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 2.1 assists. However, he appeared in just 55 games. Without question, Love's best days are behind him. While there's a chance he could return to Miami, it won't […]

Josh Richardson Picks Up Player Option For 2024-25

Miami Heat guard Josh Richardson picked up his $3 million player option on Friday. The veteran's production has declined over the last few years, and he finished the 2023-24 campaign by averaging 9.9 points while shooting 34.7% from behind the arc, one of the lowest percentages of his career. Even worse, he was limited to […]

Top-5 Biggest NBA Free-Agency Signings of All Time

The NBA has become more than a basketball league. It has evolved into a global multi-billion dollar enterprise with games already reaching almost all continents of the planet. And, in any enterprise, money is a significant factor in its success. The more money entering the NBA, the better for the league and the fans. And […]

Jimmy Butler Not Signing An Extension This Year

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler doesn't intend to sign an extension this year and plans to hit free agency next summer. According to NBA insider Shams Charania, Butler will not sign an extension with the Heat or any other team. Charania added that Butler is "determined" to have a big season in 2024-25 to earn […]

The Top Five Most Disappointing NBA Top Picks of All-Time

Whether you like it or not, being picked as the top pick of the NBA Draft comes with massive expectations. One of the perks of being the top pick is getting all the media attention, meaning all eyes are on you. However, having all the attention on you has its downside, too. If you fail […]

Kel'el Ware Headed To Miami

The Miami Heat have drafted center Kel'el Ware out of Indiana with the 15th overall pick in the NBA draft. Despite Bam Adebayo occupying the starting center role, the Heat decided to go with a prospect who could potentially be his backup in the seven-footer from Arkansas. The big man played his freshman year at […]

Bam Adebayo Expected To Ink Contract Extension With Heat

According to Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press, Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo is expected to sign a three-year contract extension worth $166 million to stay in South Beach. Adebayo has two years remaining on his current deal. However, the 26-year-old is coming off another excellent season, averaging 19.3 points and a career-high 10.4 rebounds while […]

NBA Busts: The Worst All-Time Draft Pick for Every Team

The 2024 NBA Draft is upon us, and as NBA fans well know, draft picks can be hit or miss. For every All-Star there are 10 players that don't meet expectations. There are also some notorious busts... In this article, we will explore some of the NBA draft's most infamous busts, diving into the biggest […]

2024 NBA Mock Draft: First Round Predictions

We have just wrapped up another exhilarating and competitive NBA season that saw the Boston Celtics steamroll their way through the playoffs yet again to hang banner 18, and now we are officially in the offseason. Today, Rotoballers, I will be doing an NBA mock draft. Just so you understand, this mock draft is going […]

Patty Mills Hopes To Continue Career

Miami Heat point guard Patty Mills wants to continue his playing career. Mills will turn 36 in August but is eager to remain in the NBA after splitting the 2023-24 campaign between Atlanta and Miami. "I take really good care of myself and my body and the plan is to continue to play until the […]

Jimmy Butler Reportedly Eager To Stay In Miami

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler is reportedly eager to stay with the team. "My sense is Jimmy Butler does not want to be anywhere but Miami," said NBA insider Shams Charania on the Pat McAfee Show on Tuesday. "Sense is that he loves it in Miami. But again, he is extension-eligible this year. There are […]

Nikola Jovic Aiming For All-Around Improvement Next Season

Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic is hoping to take another step forward in 2024-25. "There's not one thing that I can focus on, I have to focus on so many of them, like from shooting to dribbling, passing, basically everything," Jovic told Cyro Asseo de Choch of HoopsHype, "I feel like there's so much room […]

Haywood Highsmith Drawing A Lot Of Interest

Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith will be a popular man in free agency after finishing off a three-year, $3.9 million deal. Speaking on the Locket On Heat podcast, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype noted that Highsmith "has a lot of interest around the league." The 27-year-old posted career numbers in multiple categories in 2023-24, averaging 6.1 […]

Duncan Robinson Still Sees Room For Improvement In His Game

Miami Heat guard/forward Duncan Robinson is eager to develop further despite turning 30 in April. "I just turned 30, which is crazy," Robinson recently told Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald. "But what might even be crazier is I still think I'm far from a finished product. Maybe a lot of people say that 28 […]

76ers Willing To Give Jimmy Butler A Max Extension

According to Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer, the 76ers are reportedly willing to offer Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler a max contract extension. Of course, Miami would need to make him available. But if the Butler era in South Beach is finished, Philadelphia would be required to give him a two-year extension worth $113 […]

2024 NBA Playoffs: Conference Finals Betting Picks and Predictions

The NBA Playoffs have been incredibly entertaining so far. We have some major surprises with the Nuggets being eliminated last night by Minnesota and some other expected outcomes (like Boston cruising through the first two rounds). We are down to the final four teams with Boston being the only top-seeded team remaining. Dallas was the […]