NBA Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Week 14 and Buy/Sell

Week 13 has officially wrapped up as we continue to itch closer to fantasy playoffs. As a reminder for most leagues, fantasy playoffs will begin on Week 21 which begins March 12th. Drop the dead weight, make an effort to improve your team via trades / waiver wire. Don't be attached to short-term pick ups […]

E'Twaun Moore Solid on Sunday

New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward E'Twaun Moore was a solid contributor during the team's overtime win over the New York Knicks. Moore played 45 minutes on Sunday, shooting a precise 4-for-7 from deep and finishing things out with 16 points. Though he was virtually quiet everywhere else, he still contributed enough on the scoring end for […]

Rajon Rondo Irrelevant on Sunday

New Orleans Pelicans guard Rajon Rondo didn't contribute much during his team's overtime win over the New York Knicks. Rondo played only 24 minutes, shooting an inaccurate 2-for-7 from the field and 0-for-3 from deep for a total of only four points. He also underperformed from an assists standpoint, totaling only five on the day. […]

Jrue Holiday Plays Well at MSG

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday played well in the win over the New York Knicks on Sunday. Holiday played an inflated 45 minutes as a result of overtime, shooting an accurate 12-for-19 from the field and 3-for-7 from deep for a total of 31 points. He also had five boards, four assists and contributed […]

DeMarcus Cousins Efficient on Sunday

New Orleans Pelicans forward/center DeMarcus Cousins struggled offensively but picked it up elsewhere in the overtime win over New York on Sunday. Boogie played 45 minutes but struggled shooting, going 4-for-16 from the floor and 0-for-5 from deep for a total of only 15 points. While inefficient offensively, he made amends by yanking down 16 […]

Anthony Davis Dumps 48 Points on Knicks

News Orleans Pelicans forward/center Anthony Davis had a solid outing in the 123-118 overtime win over the New York Knicks. While center DeMarcus Cousins struggled offensively, Davis picked up the slack, scoring 48 points on an efficient 17-for-30 from the field, 2-for-6 from deep and 12-for-15 from the stripe. It didn't end there, as he […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (1/14/18): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Hopefully, everyone is having a fantastic weekend. With NFL playoffs taking center stage, the NBA still has four games to satisfy your DFS cravings. Below you will find our daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for FanDuel on 1/14/18. These DFS lineup picks can vary from higher-priced players and elite options, to lower-priced players and value picks on FanDuel. You […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/14/18): NBA DFS Lineups

Welcome back, RotoBallers. As the league gears up for a fully loaded slate on Martin Luther King Day, we only have four total games Sunday. There is an early two-game slate and late two-game slate. Below you will find my daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for DraftKings on 1/14/18. I'll provide my favorite players at each position […]

Anthony Davis Scores 36 Points Against Trail Blazers

New Orleans Pelicans power forward Anthony Davis scored 36 points in the Pelicans Friday night win over the Portland Trail Blazers. It was Davis' second consecutive start hitting the 30-point mark, though he sat out a game against Memphis in the middle of that stretch with an ankle injury. Davis has been a scoring machine […]

DeMarcus Cousins Records Double-Double Against Portland

New Orleans Pelicans center DeMarcus Cousins put up 24 points and 19 rebounds in the team's 119-113 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. The big man also added eight assists, coming up just short of his second triple-double of the 2017-2018 season. Cousins has become a dominant force for the Pelicans this season and is […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (1/12/18): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

The weekend is upon us, my fellow DFS and Rotoballer friends, and what better way to start it than with a nine game slate? Seriously, this is an incredible slate of basketball games tonight. Incredible in terms of fantasy and watch-ability. Before I get into my player selections, let's see what sort of interesting lines […]

Anthony Davis Questionable Against Blazers

New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Anthony Davis (ankle) is questionable to play against the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday. When asked about playing on Friday, Davis said: "I'm feeling a lot better. We'll see when the time comes." It's looking like Davis is headed towards a game-time decision on Friday. Dante Cunningham will likely draw another […]

NBA Injuries and Who Can Benefit Instead (Week 13)

Just how frustrated are we with injuries in the NBA this season? It seems as if Player X returns, Player B gets injured. The injury bug has been real this season, and it's like a plague that continues to spread across the league. Understanding the injury landscape is key in all forms of fantasy basketball. […]

Anthony Davis Will Sit Wednesday

New Orleans Pelicans power forward Anthony Davis (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Wednesday night's contest against the Memphis Grizzlies. Davis suffered a sprained right ankle in Monday's win against the Chicago Bulls and is still feeling the effects of the injury. Forward Dante Cunningham will move into the starting lineup but is not […]

Anthony Davis is Doubtful on Wednesday

New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Anthony Davis (ankle) is doubtful to suit up against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday. Head coach Alvin Gentry said Tuesday that there is a "good chance" Davis doesn't play against Memphis. He sprained his ankle on Monday, but the X-rays came back negative. If Davis is unable to play, Dante Cunningham […]

Anthony Davis Doubtful for Wednesday

New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Anthony Davis (ankle) is doubtful to play against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday. Head coach Alvin Gentry said there is a "good chance" that Davis doesn't suit up against Memphis after suffering an injury Monday. Davis limped to the locker room and was shortly ruled out during Monday's win over Detroit. […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (1/8/18): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Welcome to Week 13 of basketball in the Association. I can't believe we're already here - this season is really flying by, but heating up just the same. I can live with those two things coinciding. Anyway, pretty nice set of games we have on deck for this evening, with eight games, and lock, per […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/8/18): NBA DFS Lineups

Hopefully, everyone had a fantastic weekend. We kick off the week with eight games on a Monday that is filled with some solid players available to hopefully help you win your DFS contest. Below you will find our daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for DraftKings on 1/8/18. These DFS lineup picks can vary from higher-priced players and […]

DeMarcus Cousins Drops 23 Points And 15 Rebounds Against Timberwolves

New Orleans Pelicans center DeMarcus Cousins posted 23 points on 6-for-11 shooting to go along with 15 rebounds, five assists and three blocks in a disappointing loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. He had his usual turnover issues, contributing seven turnovers to finish the night. Cousins owners should be familiar with his stat lines already, as […]

Anthony Davis Disappoints In Loss

New Orleans Pelicans power forward Anthony Davis posted 16 points on 5-for-12 shooting to go along with nine rebounds, one steal and two blocks in a blowout loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. This was a poor game by Davis' standards, as he played 36 minutes and failed to reach his normal average stat line. There is […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (1/6/18): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Six games tonight with an early Warriors-Clippers game at 2:30PM. It's important to note the lack of options at small forward, and the problem is whether to go big with LeBron James or Giannis Antetokounmpo. Even Jimmy Butler is enticing, but both Butler and James have the better matchups on paper. Antetokounmpo will be going […]

Defense Wins Fantasy Championships - A Mini-Study

A new year means you get an excuse to try new things. But rather than promising to get fit or eat well, I’ve resolved to release my inner nerd. Today I want to focus on how the fantasy value of an NBA center can be correlated with his defensive prowess. Centers are important for fantasy […]

Three-Man Weave: Fantasy Basketball's The Replacements

Injuries are a part of sports the same way excess showers down on Hollywood. In the NBA, 82 games over five months, back-to-backs and players flying through the air with reckless abandoned will lead to its fair share of sidelined stars. When those guys go down--for however how long it may be--lesser known players can […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (12/30/17): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

In the seven games being played tonight, most feature some of the league's more susceptible defenses. The Pelicans, Hawks, Cavaliers, Nuggets, and Magic rank among the bottom 10 when it comes to Defensive Rating. It doesn't mean they will get dominated tonight, it just means that those teams have significant weakspots on defense that can […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (12/29/17): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Welcome back to another loaded slate of Friday night NBA action! There are nine games taking place in the Association tonight, with first tip slated for 7pm, per usual. It's a pretty heavy East coast slate, with six of the nine games taking place at 8pm or earlier, and three West coast games to take […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (12/27/17): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

After limited (or nonexistent) slates Sunday and Monday we're getting two nice slates in the middle of the week. Wednesday features 10 games, with a lot of studs back in play, contrasting with the situation on Tuesday. My core players for this slate will be John Wall and Anthony Davis. Both of these teams are […]

Fantasy Basketball's Three Point Stream Team

In weekly head to head fantasy matchups, there’s no worse feeling than losing a WHOLE category by a single three-point shot! Especially given the high frequency of outside shooting in the modern-day NBA, you feel like you definitely you could have done a little more to affect your week’s matchup. Here’s where this article is […]

NBA Waiver Wire: Shallow Leagues (Week 16)

It's Week 16 – we're approaching all star weekend, and the injuries keep piling up around the league. The waiver wire is flowing powerfully right now, and there are some interesting adds that can help you maneuver your way into a playoff spot. This year, we're tossing out our old convention of separating waiver wire […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (12/23/17): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Would you just look at this slate? Just look at it. Thirteen games that have the potential to produce an endless amount of results. The highest priced option for each position has a decent matchup so trust your gut and pick away. If you would rather trust my gut, look for Russell Westbrook to build […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (12/22/17): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

I've got the perfect remedy for your last minute shopping needs? Internet money! As in, let's win some tonight on FanDuel so we don't break our actual banks trying to finish off our Christmas shopping. On deck this late December Friday evening is a nine-game slate, with opening tip at 7 pm EST. The majority […]