Trail Blazers Expected To Move Either Jerami Grant Or Anfernee Simons

The Portland Trail Blazers are expected to make at least one big move before training camp opens. According to Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian, the team is looking to move either Jerami Grant or Anfernee Simons. "I would be surprised if Jerami (Grant) or Anfernee Simons, that one of the two is not moved," Fentress […]

Devonte' Graham Heading To Portland

Free-agent guard Devonte' Graham agreed to a one-year deal with the Portland Trail Blazers. The 29-year-old was one of the league's most promising young players, averaging a career-high 18.2 points and 7.5 assists in his sophomore season. Unfortunately, his statistical contributions have declined over the years. He also appeared in only 23 games in San […]

Blazers Seeking Draft Picks For Jerami Grant

According to Jovan Buha of The Athletic, the Portland Trail Blazers are seeking two first-round picks in a potential trade involving forward Jerami Grant. The 2014 No. 39 overall pick finished the 2023-24 campaign by averaging 21.0 points and 3.5 rebounds while shooting a career-high 40.2% from deep. While many teams would love to acquire […]

Donovan Clingan Sets New Summer League Record In Blocks

Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan set a new Summer League record in Las Vegas by averaging 4.3 blocks per game. The previous top mark stood at 4.0 and was shared by Victor Wembanyama, Amen Thompson, and Greg Oden. Clingan registered 17 swats in total across four outings. He also came very close to averaging […]

Kris Murray Fills Stat Sheet In Summer League Finale

Portland Trail Blazers forward Kris Murray closed out the Summer League action with his best performance of the tournament on Sunday, leading the charge at both ends in a 105-95 victory over Houston. The 23-year-old put up 20 points on 5-for-13 shooting and registered nine rebounds, three assists, two steals, and two blocks. Murray was […]

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 […]

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 […]

DraftKings NBA Summer League Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (7/17/24): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

The NBA Summer League continues today in Vegas and DraftKings has four separate slates to dive into. However, I'll be focusing on the 7:00 p.m. slate when it comes to this article. The Summer League allows players to shine and up their stock within their team rosters. It won't be surprising to see some players […]

DraftKings NBA Summer League Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (7/16/24): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

It's the fifth night of NBA Summer League action in Vegas and DraftKings has three separate slates if you are gutsy enough to play all three today. However, I'll be focusing 8:00 evening slate when it comes to this article. Plenty of names have made an impact during Summer League, and some of them are […]

DraftKings NBA Summer League Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (7/15/24): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

We have officially made it through the first weekend of the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, which means there's still a full week of basketball ahead! Rookies, sophomores, and under-the-radar veterans all get to showcase their game and fight for a roster spot heading into next season. Plenty of names have made an impact […]

Bryce McGowens Joining Portland

The Portland Trail Blazers have reportedly signed guard Bryce McGowens to a two-way deal. The 21-year-old was waived by the Charlotte Hornets after averaging 24.5 points in a pair of Summer League games. McGowens averaged 5.1 points and 1.7 rebounds through 59 games with the Hornets last season. He'll head into a crowded Blazers rotation […]

2024 NBA Draft Night: First Round Winners

The first round of the 2024 NBA Draft is in the books. It wasn’t the best of draft classes, but it also made for an unpredictable evening with no consensus top overall player. Some big splashes were made leading up to the draft, including the Knicks trading for Mikal Bridges and re-signing OG Anunoby. There […]

2024 NBA Draft Night: First Round Losers

The first round of the 2024 NBA Draft is in the books, and as we expected, there were plenty of unexpected picks in what most analysts consider the worst draft in terms of overall talent in recent years. Some teams like Washington, Minnesota, and Utah were able to secure multiple players and are being lauded […]

Wizards May Flip Malcolm Brogdon In Another Trade

Washington Wizards guard Malcolm Brogdon might not remain on the team for long. After he was acquired from the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reported that Brogdon could be moved elsewhere in a trade. Washington has fully entered a rebuilding mode, and it doesn't make sense for them to keep ahold […]

Wizards Acquire Malcolm Brogdon

The Washington Wizards acquired guard Malcolm Brogdon from the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night in exchange for forward Deni Avdija. The 2023 NBA Sixth Man of the Year averaged 15.7 points, 5.5 assists, and 3.8 rebounds with the Trail Blazers last season. He also shot 41.2% from behind the arc. However, due to injury, […]

Trail Blazers Grab Donovan Clingan At No. 7

The Portland Trail Blazers selected University of Connecticut center Donovan Clingan with the No. 7 pick in the 2024 NBA draft. He appeared in 35 games for the Huskies in 2023-24, averaging 13.0 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 1.5 assists. Clingan helped lead UConn on their championship run, dominating defensively with his 7-foot-7 wingspan. With Deandre […]

Deni Avdija Traded To Portland

The Portland Trail Blazers acquired forward Deni Avdija from the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night in exchange for guard Malcolm Brogdon, the No. 14 overall pick of the 2024 NBA Draft, and a 2029 draft pick. The 23-year-old spent four seasons with the Wizards. But he easily had the best year of his career in […]

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 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 […]

Jerami Grant Linked With Lakers

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant has been linked with an exit from the team only one year into a five-year, $160 million contract extension. Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports has noted that Grant is drawing interest from the Los Angeles Lakers. Grant was troubled by health issues for most of the 2023-24 campaign, featuring […]

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 […]

Teams Have "Checked In" On Jerami Grant

According to SNY's Ian Begley, several teams have "checked in" on Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant. The veteran finished the 2023-24 campaign by averaging 21.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.8 assists. He also shot a career-high 40.2% from behind the arc. Without question, Grant would bolster a starting lineup for any club. However, he […]

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 […]

2024 NBA Western Conference Playoffs Preview: Betting Picks and Predictions

Now that the play-in games are over, it's time for the first-round series to begin! Each of these four series will be best-of-seven games with the winners advancing to the conference semifinals. The upstart OKC Thunder are the top seed in the West this season, with the defending champion Nuggets being bumped down to the […]

Deandre Ayton Feels First Year In Portland Was "Amazing"

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton had a rough start with his new club but feels his first year was "amazing" overall. The 2023-24 season was almost like two different seasons for Ayton, as he greatly improved his performances after the All-Star break. The former first overall pick became a 22-12 guy following the break […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (4/11/24)

We are getting down to the last few days and only a few changes can be made to the current playoff positioning. A big one tonight is the Pelicans vs. Kings game. The Pelicans are holding on to a tight half-game lead over the Suns and a two-game lead over the Kings. The Celtics vs. […]

Fantasy Basketball Mid-Week Streamers: Week 24

We have reached the final four days of the regular season. For fantasy managers still battling for a title, streaming the correct players down the stretch could end up being the difference. Let’s look at the remaining schedules for each team and discuss some players to consider streaming. For those in daily lineup leagues, streaming […]

Free NBA Betting Picks and Best Bets (4/11/24)

Happy Masters Day to all who celebrate! I will definitely be tuning in during the day before turning my attention to the NBA at night. Tonight, we have a small five-game slate. Last night, I went 0-3 on my picks. I’m disappointed but also understand nights like these happen when you’re doing picks daily. I […]

Jerami Grant Unlikely To Play On Tuesday

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (hamstring) is listed as doubtful ahead of Tuesday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. At this point, the Blazers should rule out Grant for the season. This team isn't going to make the postseason, so they are highly unlikely to put Grant on the floor in a few meaningless […]