Jordan Hawkins Exits Early On Saturday

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Hawkins (ankle) was removed early during Saturday's exhibition contest against the Denver Nuggets. Hawkins suffered a right ankle injury while attempting to jump for a lob pass in the second quarter. The good news is that the X-rays were negative on his ankle. However, the severity of the injury is […]

2024-25 NBA Dynasty Rookie Rankings for Fantasy Basketball

Come one, come all, to the summer basketball extravaganza! Welcome RotoBallers, we're in the midst of a busy summer of basketball as the WNBA heats, Summer League progresses, and the Olympics are right around the corner. With all this basketball going on, dynasty managers will be hard at work to judge which rookies they want […]

Karlo Matkovic Puts In Big Performance Versus Spurs

New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Karlo Matkovic enjoyed a great outing against San Antonio in the Summer League on Tuesday, recording a game-high 25 points on 11-for-13 shooting. The Croatian big man, who finished 2-for-3 from downtown, scored at will and did his part defensively as well by blocking three shots and snagging a steal. His […]

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 […]

DraftKings NBA Summer League Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (7/14/24): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

After two exciting days of Summer League, things heat up even more in Las Vegas on Sunday night. The NBA's up-and-coming players will continue to put themselves on the map in an attempt to solidify their spots on rosters heading into the 2024-25 campaign. At the same time, more than a few players who've been […]

Daniel Theis Agrees To A Deal With The Pelicans

Free-agent center Daniel Theis agreed to a one-year deal with the Pelicans on Monday. The 32-year-old is best known for his time with the Celtics. However, he's also suited up for the Bulls, Rockets, and Pacers before appearing in 59 games for the Clippers in 2023-24, where he averaged 6.3 points and 4.1 rebounds. Theis […]

Three NBA Offseason Trades That Make Sense

NBA free agency has dominated the headlines recently with some big names changing teams. The Philadelphia 76ers improved their title chances by bringing in Paul George, while the Thunder strengthened their case in the West by agreeing to terms with Isaiah Hartenstein. Another way for teams to improve their rosters is via trades. However, that […]

Naji Marshall, Mavs Agree On Three-Year Deal

Free-agent forward Naji Marshall agreed to a three-year, $27 million contract with the Dallas Mavericks. The 26-year-old had spent the last four seasons with the Pelicans, where he averaged 7.5 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.9 assists. Marshall will likely see routine minutes for Dallas moving ahead. However, he hasn't been a reliable fantasy contributor since […]

Jonas Valanciunas Heading To Washington

Free agent center Jonas Valanciunas agreed to a three-year, $30 million deal with the Washington Wizards. The 2011 No. 5 overall pick has been a double-double-caliber producer since entering the league. However, as expected with any aging player, his statistical contributions have declined over the years. He finished the 2023-24 campaign by averaging 12.2 points […]

Fantasy Basketball: 2024 NBA Draft Second Round Sleepers

While many pundits have pointed to this year's NBA Draft as one of the weakest overall classes in recent memory, that doesn't mean that some of the talented young players drafted in rounds one or two won't be able to carve out roles with their new teams or add value immediately. If anything, NBA teams […]

Pelicans Trade Dyson Daniels To The Hawks

The Hawks acquired guard Dyson Daniels (along with Larry Nance Jr., EJ Liddell, and two first-round picks) from the Pelicans in exchange for Dejounte Murray. While the departure of Murray means Atlanta lost an All-Star-caliber superstar, the Hawks received an up-and-coming player in Daniels, who has shown flashes of promise since entering the league in […]

Larry Nance Jr. Traded To The Hawks

The Hawks acquired forward Larry Nance Jr. from the Pelicans as a part of the trade that sent Dejounte Murray to New Orleans. Nance began his career with the Los Angeles Lakers and made stops in Cleveland and Portland before landing in New Orleans. Since his most productive season with the Cavs in 2019-20, his […]

Dejounte Murray Traded To New Orleans

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Hawks traded guard Dejounte Murray to the Pelicans in exchange for Larry Nance Jr., EJ Liddell, Dyson Daniels, and two first-round picks. The backcourt pairing of Murray and Trae Young didn't work, so the 27-year-old will head to New Orleans, a team hoping to re-enter the championship conversation. Murray […]

Pelicans To Explore Brandon Ingram Trade If Contract Talks Fail

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram has been one of the bigger dominoes in the early goings of this offseason. At first, there were reports that the Pelicans were unlikely to offer him a max contract. Now, it seems the team is trying to get a deal done, but they are prepared to search the […]

Brandon Ingram "Wants" To Stay In New Orleans

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram is reportedly eager to remain on the team. "Brandon wants to stay here," said Pelicans president David Griffin during his post-draft availability. "He believes in what we're building. That's meaningful to us. It's meaningful to him. I think it's meaningful to his agent. At the same time, there's a […]

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 […]

2024 NBA Mock Draft 2.0 - First Round Picks and Predictions

This NBA mock draft is strictly what I would do if I were making the picks for each team. I will consider the strengths and weaknesses of the available prospects, the needs of the teams, and other relevant factors that impact player selections throughout this mock. Building an NBA roster is difficult. It requires patience […]

Lakers Reportedly Interested In Jonas Valanciunas

New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas is expected to move on from Louisiana as a free agent this summer and has been linked with the Los Angeles Lakers. According to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, Valanciunas has been "often mentioned by NBA figures as a potential Lakers frontcourt addition." It was recently suggested that the […]

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 […]

Pelicans Likely To "Move On" From Jonas Valanciunas

The New Orleans Pelicans are expected to move on from center Jonas Valanciunas this offseason. The 32-year-old will officially be an unrestricted free agent this summer, with the Pelicans planning to construct the roster to complement the skillset of Zion Williamson better. But Valanciunas, averaging 12.2 points and 8.8 rebounds during the 2023-24 campaign, will […]

Pelicans Unlikely To Offer Max Extension To Brandon Ingram

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram will be left without a max extension this offseason. "Considering their current and future financial situation, the Pelicans are unlikely to offer him that maximum deal this offseason," William Guillory of The Athletic wrote on Monday. Ingram is eligible to sign a four-year, $208 million contract in the summer. […]

Brandon Ingram Viewed As A "Plan B" Option

According to NBA insider Evan Sidery, the Philadelphia 76ers could make a push to acquire Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram this offseason. There are reports the Sixers are interested in Paul George. But if George decides to remain in Los Angeles, Philadelphia views Ingram as a "plan B option." The 26-year-old is coming off a down […]

2024 NBA Mock Draft: Lottery Edition

This NBA mock draft is strictly what I would do as each team in the lottery. I will consider the strengths and weaknesses of the available prospects, the needs of the teams, and other relevant factors that impact player selections throughout this mock. Building an NBA roster is difficult. It requires patience and massive upside […]

Brandon Ingram Not Expected To Receive An Extension This Offseason

New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward Brandon Ingram isn't expected to be extended by the team this offseason. The 2020 All-Star is eligible to sign a four-year, $208 million deal. However, it looks like the Pelicans are ready to move on from Ingram, who has one year left to go on his current contract. Ingram, who will […]

Expert NBA DFS Picks for DraftKings and FanDuel (5/4/24)

Welcome to the weekend, RotoBallers! We have an odd case of the Western Conference Semifinals tipping off while the Magic-Cavaliers first-round matchup has yet to wrap up, but I'm not complaining. The Wolves-Nuggets will start their dual in Denver tonight, and it's a fascinating series as executive Tim Connelly essentially put together both teams. As […]

NBA DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (4/29) - Today's Top Lineups

There are three playoff games on the schedule Monday, which includes the Nuggets and the Thunder having an opportunity to close out their respective series. Another three-game slate leaves us with limited options in DFS. The key to being successful in NBA DFS comes down to making adjustments during the day as injury information becomes […]

Free NBA Betting Picks and Best Bets (4/29/24)

The 2024 NBA playoffs roll on and tonight we will watch two teams try to stave off elimination. In the early game, the Celtics will look to take a commanding 3-to-1 series lead with a chance to close it out in Boston on Wednesday. New Orleans and the Los Angeles Lakers are fighting for their […]

Expert NBA DFS Picks for DraftKings and FanDuel (4/27/24)

Welcome to the weekend, RotoBallers! We have an exciting four-game slate on tap in the NBA today, starting with the Cavaliers-Magic slugfest (201.5-point implied total) and wrapping up with the potential sweep opportunity in the Nuggets-Lakers (218-point implied total) matchup. The Thunder-Pelicans (209.5-point implied total) affair should be fun, and we'll need to target it […]

Free NBA Betting Picks and Best Bets (4/27/24)

The 2024 NBA playoffs are underway and the first round rolls on. Today, there are four games on the schedule. Paolo Banchero and the Magic will kick things off, looking to even the series at home. The Thunder will push to take a commanding 3-0 series lead in New Orleans. Boston looks to bounce back […]

Trey Murphy III Cools Off In Game 2

New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward Trey Murphy III had an eight-point outing on Wednesday as the team suffered a blowout loss in Game 2 against the Thunder. The 23-year-old saw his shot disappear after leading the Pelicans with 21 points in the series opener. He finished with 3-for-8 shooting and made only two of six attempts […]