Time To Hang It Up: Five NBA Forwards That Should Retire During The Offseason

A successful basketball career can be grueling for even the finest NBA athletes. That's especially true of the forward position, which can inflict lots of damage on a player's body. The following NBA forwards have done a remarkable job to stick around for this long, but it might be time to hang it up. With […]

NBA Offseason: Losers From 2023 NBA Free Agency

NBA fans waited all year long for the start of the free agency period, and they were not disappointed. While next year's class has arguably more talent, a fair amount of impactful moves still went down this summer. And just like every year, there were a lot of winners and losers. Some teams improved considerably […]

Fantasy Basketball Strategy: Analyzing and Projecting Usage Rates

Usage rate is best defined as an estimate of the percentage of team plays used by a player while on the floor. In its simplest form, it measures how many of a team's total possessions a player ends by way of a free throw, field goal, or turnover. In layman's terms, it tells us who […]

2023-24 NBA Dynasty Rookie Rankings for Fantasy Basketball

Welcome to the slower part of the offseason, Rotoballers! The NBA Draft has come and gone. All of the prospects showcased their skills in the various summer leagues and now we wait for training camp and preseason. With that being said, we're going to take a look at the top 50 rookies this season for […]

Johnny Juzang Returns To Utah On Two-Way Deal

Utah Jazz forward Johnny Juzang is set to return this season on another two-way contract after a solid summer league showing and playing 18 games for the team last season. The 22-year-old finished his Las Vegas action by averaging 17.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game across 23.8 minutes per contest. Juzang still […]

Top 10 Rookies For Redraft: 2023 Fantasy Basketball

When it comes to rookies in fantasy hoops, opportunity is everything. Sure, talent is important, but there's always a chance that it won't pay dividends in year one. In layman's terms, an ultra-talented player stuck at the back end of a contending team's depth chart won't exactly win you a fantasy championship. Yes, we're looking […]

NBA Offseason: Winners From 2023 NBA Free Agency

NBA fans all around the globe waited patiently for the start of the free agency period, and it's safe to say that the wait was worth it. Although next year's FA class is more stacked, there were a lot of big deals and many surprises that happened during this off-season. And just like every year, […]

Omer Yurtseven Signs With Jazz

The Utah Jazz have agreed to a two-year deal with free agent center Omer Yurtseven. The 25-year-old was most recently with the Miami Heat, but they decided not to give Yurtseven a qualifying offer. The big man will now join the Jazz on a guaranteed contract. The expectation is that Yurtseven will provide additional depth […]

The 25 Coolest Nicknames In NBA History

From the fiery "Black Mamba" to the mesmerizing "Magic," the NBA has been a canvas for some of the most captivating and unforgettable nicknames ever conceived. These monikers have transcended the realm of sports, becoming part of popular culture and forever etched in basketball history. From the golden era of the game to the modern […]

Luka Samanic Has Very Good All-Around Performance Friday

Utah Jazz power forward Luka Samanic continued his battle for a roster spot with a nice all-around performance against Phoenix Friday in the Summer League. He totaled 22 points with 4-for-8 shooting from deep, gobbled up six rebounds, and registered four assists with one steal and two blocks. The 23-year-old shot 8-for-15 overall from the […]

Keyonte George Out For Rest Of Summer League

Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (ankle) will miss the rest of Summer League. The rookie played well during his time in Vegas, averaging 21.7 points and 6.3 assists in three games. Unfortunately, he twisted his right ankle before halftime in Wednesday's meeting with the Denver Nuggets. Luckily, an MRI revealed no signs of a fracture, […]

Time To Hang It Up: Five NBA Centers That Should Retire During The Offseason

As the NBA landscape continues to evolve and young talent takes center stage, it's essential to reflect on the players who have defined an era and left an indelible mark on the game. While it is never easy to discuss retirement, there comes a time when even the best athletes must contemplate hanging up their […]

Ochai Agbaji Upgraded To Probable

Utah Jazz guard Ochai Agbaji (back) is listed as probable for Wednesday's Summer League matchup against the Denver Nuggets. The 23-year-old was a late scratch from Monday's contest due to low back spasms. The expectation is that Agbaji will move into the starting five, assuming he's cleared to play. The hope is that Agbaji can […]

DraftKings NBA Summer League Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (7/12/23): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

The NBA Summer League continues today with eight more games in Las Vegas. Only four of these games take place in the evening hours, however, so we are left with a 4-game main slate for DFS purposes on DraftKings. The Summer League and NBA Preseason are both really fun for DFS because it feels like […]

10 Surprising NBA Greats That Never Won The MVP Award

The NBA MVP award is the ultimate recognition of an individual's brilliance on the court. Unfortunately, there can be only one winner each year, which means there is a select group of players who, despite their outstanding contributions, never received the prestigious honor of being named the NBA's Most Valuable Player. This article dives into […]

Johnny Juzang Catches Fire Monday

Utah Jazz shooting guard Johnny Juzang had a red-hot shooting performance against Minnesota in the Summer League on Monday, providing 26 points in a 108-96 win by netting four of his five triples and hitting 10-for-14 overall from the field. The 22-year-old logged a very productive 25 minutes off the bench, adding four rebounds, three […]

Keyonte George Fills It Up Once More In The Summer League

Utah Jazz shooting guard Keyonte George produced another prolific performance in the Summer League on Monday versus Minnesota, following up Saturday's 33-point effort against the Clippers with 26 points on 9-for-15 shooting. George struggled for efficiency in his first few Summer League games, but he has now shot very well in back-to-back games and even […]

Taylor Hendricks, Brice Sensabaugh Remain Out

Utah Jazz forwards Taylor Hendricks (hamstring) and Brice Sensabaugh (knee) are both listed as out for Monday's Summer League matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Both players are dealing with lingering injuries and the team continues to bring them along slowly. Sensabaugh is recovering from left knee surgery, so it's uncertain if he's going to play […]

Luka Samanic Uncertain For Monday

Utah Jazz forward Luka Samanic (knee) is listed as questionable for Monday's Summer League matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 23-year-old is dealing with a right knee contusion, so the team will likely wait until closer to tip-off before making a final decision. Samanic looked solid during all three of the Jazz's games during the […]

DraftKings NBA Summer League Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (7/10/23): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

The Las Vegas Summer League is in full swing as every team has played at least one game and now we're onto the second look for some of these prospects. We're also entering the muddy waters of the better players getting more rest and the fringe prospects seeing more opportunities, which can make it hard […]

Alex Burns's Way Too Early Fantasy Basketball Rankings for 2023-2024

Life in the NBA moves fast. Less than four weeks ago, we witnessed the Nuggets deliver the city of Denver its first NBA title. Then came the NBA draft. And now, I'm sitting on the couch critiquing Summer League performances while stuffing my face with a bag of Cheetos. Oh, the irony of being a […]

Keyonte George Shines Against Clippers With 33 Points

Utah Jazz shooting guard Keyonte George was a massive headache for the Clippers Saturday night in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, scoring a game-high 33 points in a 105-99 win. After combining for five made three-pointers in his first three Summer League outings, George went 6-for-15 from outside Saturday and shot 12-for-24 overall, […]

Paul Reed Jr. Signs Offer Sheet With Utah

According to ESPN senior NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, restricted free agent forward/center Paul Reed Jr. signed a three-year, $23 million offer sheet with the Jazz. The 24-year-old averaged 4.2 points and 3.8 rebounds in 69 games in Philadelphia last season. However, he showed signs of life by averaging 13.5 points, 9.0 boards, 2.5 blocks, and […]

DraftKings NBA Summer League Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (7/8/23): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

The smaller summer leagues in Salt Lake City and Sacramento have come and gone, and the Las Vegas Summer League has finally kicked off as of Friday! NBA Fans get their little taste of basketball mid-summer as they watch their favorite team's young players battle it out for a spot on a roster while the […]

Jazz Waive Vernon Carey Jr.

According to Michael Scotto of USA Today, the Utah Jazz are waiving Vernon Carey Jr. on Friday. Across his three seasons in the NBA so far, Carey has only appeared in 37 games and played a total of 187 minutes. He was a second-round draft pick by the Hornets and was part of the trade […]

Ochai Agbaji Drops A Double-Double In Win Over Memphis

Utah Jazz guard Ochai Agbaji led the team to their first win of the summer on Thursday as they beat the Grizzlies 98-83. The sophomore guard posted 22 points, 13 rebounds, four assists, one steal, and one block while shooting 8-for-20 from the floor and 5-for-13 from beyond the arc. Agbaji seems like he's going […]

Brice Sensabaugh, Taylor Hendricks Remains Out Thursday

Utah Jazz forwards Brice Sensabaugh (knee) and Taylor Hendricks (hamstring) remain out for Thursday's Summer League matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies. Both players have yet to make their Summer League debuts due to lingering injuries. Sensabaugh underwent offseason knee surgery, so it's unclear if he'll suit up during the Summer League at all. The next […]

Keyonte George Available On Thursday

Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (foot) isn't on the injury report ahead of Thursday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. The 19-year-old suffered a left foot injury during a Summer League matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday. The good new is, George appears to be fine and shouldn't be limited during this game. The 16th […]

Luka Samanic Performs Well In Loss To Philadelphia

Utah Jazz power forward Luka Samanic led the team with 19 points and came just one rebound short of a double-double in Wednesday's 104-94 Summer League loss to Philadelphia. He also recorded three assists and one steal in 27 minutes, shooting a fantastic 7-for-11 from the field and 3-for-5 from outside. The Croatian forward has […]

Keyonte George Has Good All-Around Showing In Summer League

Utah Jazz shooting guard Keyonte George produced a good all-around line in his NBA Summer League debut on Monday, finishing a 95-85 loss to Oklahoma City with a team-high 18 points, five rebounds, four assists, and three steals. He shot 7-for-16 from the field with a 1-for-4 record from deep. The 16th pick of this […]