Dennis Schroder Scores 18 Points In Return To Starting Lineup
Oklahoma City point/shooting guard Dennis Schroder re-entered the starting five in place of Paul George for Saturday’s loss to the San Antonio Spurs, giving Schroder his first start since Dec. 28. Neither Schroder's minutes nor shot output changed all that drastically, even if he was relied upon for 18 points, five rebounds and three assists. […]
Steven Adams Notches Double-Double In Just 25 Minutes
Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams was able to log his highest point total in over a month despite playing just 25 minutes in Saturday’s loss to the San Antonio Spurs. Adams finished with 17 points and 13 rebounds, his second consecutive double-double. While his playing time has fluctuated as of late, Adams still remains […]
FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (3/3/19): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice
The league features eight games on Sunday to close out the weekend. Keep an eye on injuries and don't take chances on players who may not play, especially if you plan on participating in some of the early contests. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for […]
Russell Westbrook Has Double-Double Streak Snapped
Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook was held in check by the San Antonio Spurs during Saturday’s loss. Westbrook had reeled off a double-double in 17 consecutive outings, but the Spurs managed to slow Westbrook by his standards, finishing with 19 points, nine rebounds and eight assists. Without Paul George for the third consecutive […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (3/3/19): NBA DFS Lineups
Eight games total today but DraftKings only has four games on the main slate. Unfortunately, they choose the wrong four games because all the early games contain a majority of the upside. That being said, the Magic have been playing just better basketball lately and even on the second night of a back-to-back, should be […]
Paul George is Listed as Out on Saturday
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George (shoulder) is listed as out for Saturday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. This marks the second game in a row that George has missed due to a shoulder issue. Markieff Morris and Jerami Grant will benefit from the loss of George. Grant is probably the better DFS bet […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (3/2/19): NBA DFS Lineups
We have a modest slate tonight, with only two out of conference games, meaning that most of the contests tonight will be competitive. With seeding becoming more and more important every day, The eight games on the main slate have very enticing options. The 76ers-Warriors game will be the game to watch because of the […]
NBA DFS Prop Picks for 3/2/19 - Monkey Knife Fight @MKF
Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors head to Philadelphia for a star-studded match-up with the 76ers. The Warriors were seemingly invincible, winning 16 of 18 going into the All-Star break, but they’ve lost three of five since, including back-to-back losses in Miami and Orlando. Philadelphia is a tougher test than both. The Sixers have […]
FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (3/2/19): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice
After an insane slate last night that included a 4-OT game which made it nearly impossible to cash without multiple pieces of that game, we can only hope that tonight's eight game slate is more predictable. As of Saturday morning, Embiid and Paul George have already been ruled out- there are multiple other players with […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (3/01/19): NBA DFS Lineups
The 2018-19 NBA season is quickly winding down. With the calendar hitting March, not only does it mean that Spring is almost here but also that the NBA playoffs are on the horizon. While there are only seven games on the 20th Friday of the campaign, five of the contests on today's slate have playoff implications of […]
Markieff Morris Scores 17 Points In First Thunder Start
Oklahoma City Thunder power forward Markieff Morris drew his first start with his new club in place of the injured Paul George during Thursday’s loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. It was Morris’ first start overall since Nov. 18, having shifted to a bench role over his final 18 games with the Washington Wizards. Morris was […]
Jerami Grant Drops 23 Points In Defeat
Oklahoma City Thunder power forward Jerami Grant saw an increased role during Thursday’s loss to the Philadelphia 76ers without Paul George available. Grant finished 10-for-17 from the floor overall against his former squad, adding in six rebounds. The Oklahoma City big man has had a breakout season in 2018-19, averaging career highs in points (13.4) […]
Russell Westbrook Hits Season Averages In Triple-Double
Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook was right on the mark during Thursday’s loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, squarely landing on his season averages en route to another triple-double. Westbrook finished with 23 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists, shooting 8-for-24 overall, including 1-for-9 from deep without Paul George on the scene. Westbrook returned […]
RotoBaller NBA Recap: Harden Drops 58 Just Because
Welcome to the RotoBaller NBA Recap. In this feature, we highlight three fantasy basketball takeaways from last night's slate of NBA games. Wooooo buddy, most of Thursday's games were TRASH. The Warriors played the Magic without Kevin Durant and lost... The Thunder and Sixers faced off without Joel Embiid or Paul George. Westbrook shot 33 percent […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (2/28/19): NBA DFS Lineups
I think people have the tendency to put too much weight on the impact of back-to-backs in the NBA. However, a bit of logic -- and data -- suggest the obvious... Despite being the greatest of the great, most physically gifted athletes the world has to offer whose entire lives are devoted to training and […]
Paul George Ruled Out on Thursday
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George (shoulder) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. George has played a lot lately, so the Thunder have decided to let him rest his sore right shoulder on Thursday. Markieff Morris is likely going to jump into the starting five. Hamidou Diallo and Abdel Nader […]
RotoBaller NBA Recap: Dwyane Wade and Goran Dragic lead Heat over Warriors
There was a lot of great NBA action on Wednesday. With the majority of the Association's teams playing and only two of the 11 games on the docket that could be called "marquee" matchups, there was a very good chance that the night could have been a complete dud. However, that was far from being […]
Paul George Has Another Ugly Night
Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Paul George couldn't shoot himself out of a funk on Tuesday, nailing only seven of 24 shots from the field and going 3-for-14 from behind the arc. He finished with 25 points, eight rebounds, seven assists, and six steals. George crushed the Jazz with a 45-point performance following the All-Star […]
Russell Westbrook Misses Triple-Double By One Assist
Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook was one assist short of another triple-double on Tuesday, recording 22 points, 14 rebounds and nine assists in a 121-112 loss to the Nuggets. He shot 8-for-14 from the field, including 2-for-5 from downtown. It was also his second consecutive game with seven turnovers. Westbrook collected 11 straight […]
RotoBaller NBA Recap: Block Party Next Door
Most things in life come with their fair share of both good and bad. Light nights in the NBA are no different. One of the good things about a three-game slate? You get to watch three games -- well, two-and-a-half -- instead of wasting countless time buffering as you aimlessly flip between an overwhelming number […]
NBA DFS Prop Picks for 2/26/19 - Monkey Knife Fight
At the start of this NBA season, a matchup between the Boston Celtics and the Toronto Raptors might have looked like a preview of the Eastern Conference Final. A funny thing happened on the way to that presumed outcome, however. While the Raptors have generally held up their part – their 44-17 record is the […]
FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (2/26/19): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice
After a massive slate on Monday, the league has only three games scheduled on Tuesday. With not many injuries to speak of outside of DeAndre Jordan, who is listed as a game-time call, there isn't a lot of room for flexibility. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy basketball lineup […]
NBA Weekly Streamers for Week 20 (Feb 25 - Mar 3)
The playoff hunt is in full swing in most leagues, while in others the playoffs have already begun. There's really no point in keeping low-end injured or out-of-form guys anymore. Their spot on your roster can be put to much better use for streaming, especially if you're in the midst of fighting for the postseason. […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (2/24/19): NBA DFS Lineups
Just three games on the main slate means get ready for some repetition. There will be a lot of the same players throughout most of the winning lineups so look for those guaranteed studs and those one or two prime sleepers. The Toronto Raptors starters and bench should have no limitations going up against the […]
RotoBaller NBA Recap: Los Angeles Lakers Have Playoff Hopes Stunted
Welcome to the RotoBaller NBA Recap. In this feature, we highlight three fantasy basketball takeaways from last night's slate of NBA games. Saturday saw the Los Angeles Lakers drop a much-needed game, the Houston Rockets pick up a huge road victory and the Milwaukee Bucks continue their offensive dominance. Since we are on the topic, […]
Paul George Struggles Shooting
Oklahoma City Thunder Forward Paul George had an off night Saturday against the Kings, with 14 points on 4-for-19 shooting. He made up for it by snaring 13 rebounds. Even with the off night, his season totals of 28.9 points, eight rebounds, 4.2 assists and 2.3 steals make him an elite option at forward. He'll […]
Russell Westbrook Lights Up Kings
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook poured in 41 points, 10 rebounds and four assists Saturday against the Kings. His season averages of 22.1 points, 11.3 rebounds, 11.1 assists and 2.2 steals make him the top option at guard in all formats. He'll have a tougher time Tuesday against the Nuggets in Denver, but still […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (2/23/19): NBA DFS Lineups
We have a fantastic 11-game slate today, which comes right after a very exciting return to NBA action. Not only were the games last night ultra-competitive, but that competitive feel should bleed into today's contests. From what I can tell, there is only game that seems like it will be a lopsided affair. The Celtics […]
RotoBaller NBA Recap: Kawhi Leonard Gets The Last Laugh
Welcome to the RotoBaller NBA Recap. In this feature, we highlight three fantasy basketball takeaways from last night's slate of NBA games. Friday featured a nine-game slate, but it was the Toronto Raptors versus San Antonio Spurs that "literally" stole the show. DeMar DeRozan and Kawhi Leonard were notoriously traded for one another during the […]
Paul George Scores 45 Points, Including Game-Winner
Oklahoma City Thunder Paul George continued his elite fantasy season on Friday night as he went off for a team-high 45 points in the double-overtime win over the Jazz. George made 17 of his 31 shot attempts while adding nine rebounds with seven assists and drained five makes from three in 50 minutes of action. […]