Russell Westbrook Traded To Utah

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Utah acquired guard Russell Westbrook from the Lakers as part of a three-team trade on Wednesday night. Los Angeles will receive D'Angelo Russell, Malik Beasley, and Jarred Vanderbilt, while Minnesota will receive Mike Conley. Westbrook, who has averaged 15.9 points, 7.5 assists, and 6.2 rebounds in 2022-23, is […]

Timberwolves vs. Jazz Betting Picks - Free NBA Best Bets, Odds, Predictions for Wednesday, February 8th

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Utah Jazz, another article in our weekly series of free NBA betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free NBA betting breakdown article is for Wednesday, February 8th. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are […]

NBA DFS Prop Picks for 2/8/23 - Monkey Knife Fight

Following LeBron James’ historic night is a nine-game slate featuring just one out-of-conference matchup, Spurs versus Raptors. With most of tonight’s contest being inter-conference, playoff implications are slowly coming into frame and Kyrie Irving’s availability comes at a perfect time. The Mavericks don’t look lost without a paddle, but two young players coring 58-points on […]

Potential NBA Deadline Deals: Fantasy Basketball Impact

As we approach the official NBA trade deadline (Feb. 9, 3 p.m. E.T.), many teams are searching for the best possible move to increase their chances of making a run at the NBA title. We already saw Kyrie Irving dealt on Sunday to Dallas, but what will be the next big trade this week? Will […]

RIVAL Fantasy NBA Over/Under DFS Prop Picks: Monday, February 6th, 2023

Jake King-Finnen here, and if you haven’t heard of RIVAL Fantasy, then you are in for a treat. A brand new DFS prop site that allows you to multiply your wager by creating linked, parlay-style bets in their FantasyBook, pit players against each other in Challenges, or compete in a new style of gambling RIVAL […]

Malik Beasley (SG, UTA) - Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 38% of leagues ANALYSIS: Malik Beasley's appeal has gone down a bit after he had a couple of impressive months to start the season in Utah as the main off-the-pine heater. He averaged around 24 FPPG from October 19 to December 19 and he's now at […]

Walker Kessler (C, UTA) - Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 29% of leagues ANALYSIS: The Jazz are coming off a loss to the Hawks on Friday in which Walker Kessler had his worst game of the season since at least November. Veteran PG Mike Conley shared some words of wisdom after the game, saying that folks […]

The Cut List - Who To Drop for Fantasy Basketball Week 17

What's up, RotoBallers! We're creeping up on All-Star Weekend festivities and a nice little break in the action. Hopefully, all of your teams are still firmly in contention for the fantasy league championship. The Drop List returns for another week, and it might not be kind to some of your rosters. Each week, I'll take […]

NBA DFS Prop Picks for 2/3/23 - Monkey Knife Fight

Out of Friday’s eight games, five have point-totals surpassing 230. Luckily, other three offer some positive variance since not one of those six teams is playing particularly well right now. The Suns-Celtics, Rockets-Raptors, and Magic-Timberwolves might not be at the top of everyone watch-list, but there is money to be won within each game based […]

DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (02/03/22): NBA DFS Lineups

Happy Friday, RotoBallers! I hope you all had a wonderful week up to this point, and a great weekend is forthcoming! We have a nice NBA slate this Friday night. Usually, the Thursday night slate is small and the Friday night slate is huge, but the slates have been more evened out this week than […]

Lauri Markkanen Posts Strong Double-Double In Win

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen notched another quality game to mark his 20th double-double of the year. The 25-year-old posted 28 points, 13 rebounds, one assist, one steal, and one block on 7-for-13 shooting and 4-for-9 from deep. He also added a perfect 10-for-10 from the free throw line. Markkanen has outplayed his ADP all […]

Fantasy Basketball Deeper-League Waiver Wire Adds for Week 16: Walker Kessler, Chris Duarte, Seth Curry

The deeper a fantasy basketball league, the harder it is to hit a winner with your last few picks. It is also harder to find decent help from the waiver wire if your late-round picks don't do you justice. If you picked up a few stinkers, don't lose hope just yet. I will try to […]

Walker Kessler (C, UTA) - Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 24% of leagues ANALYSIS: Can you imagine a future in which the Gobert Trade is actually the Walker Kessler trade? We might be getting there, folks! Well, maybe not, but bear with me for a minute as WK couldn't be playing better and more surprising basketball […]

Kelly Olynyk Available Again On Saturday

Utah Jazz forward/center Kelly Olynyk (ankle) will return to the lineup Saturday against Dallas. He has finally recovered from a left ankle sprain and is good to go after missing eight games. Olynyk has been very effective in 39 games this season, averaging 12.2 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.1 steals per game with […]

Fantasy Basketball Starting Lineup Changes - Week 15

Welcome to Rotation Watch, RotoBallers! Each week, this article will highlight the players gaining minutes in their team's rotation. Fantasy managers want to roster the players that accumulate stats and rack up the playing time. They want to avoid the players falling out of favor and watching the action from the sidelines. With the new […]

NBA DFS Prop Picks for 1/25/23 - Monkey Knife Fight

Wednesday’s 10-game slate is packed with high-scoring potential throughout, but the late-grouping of games is where every bettors focus should be. Lakers – Spurs features LeBron James on the second night of a back-to-back after scoring 46-points yesterday against the Clippers. James is more than likely going to have his fourth 40-point game this month […]

DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/25/23): NBA DFS Lineups

We have our typical big Wednesday night slate on tap, as 10 games are on the docket. There are several big-name matchups on tap, including a Nets-76ers battle in Philly and a Nuggets-Bucks interconference showdown that could prove to be a Finals preview. Not only do the spreads portend a competitive night -- all but […]

DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/23/23): NBA DFS Lineups

We have a solid seven-game slate on tap Monday night, one highlighted by a Grizzlies-Kings showdown that caps off the night. There are more elevated spreads than narrow ones, but there are five game with projected totals over 230 points, which certainly holds some promise from a DFS perspective. The injury report fortunately isn't overly […]

Kelly Olynyk Remains Out On Monday

Utah Jazz forward/center Kelly Olynyk (ankle) will miss a seventh consecutive game Monday against Charlotte. He has been taken out by a left ankle sprain, and while there were initial hopes of him needing only a week to recover, it's now become clear that he isn't able to make a quick return. Olynyk has begun […]

Lauri Markkanen Leads Utah To Win With Double-Double

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen collected his 17th double-double of the season en route to a blowout win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday. The Arizona product registered 34 points, 12 rebounds, one assist, one steal, and two blocks on 11-for-20 shooting overall, 6-for-8 from three, and a perfect 6-for-6 from the line. Markkanen […]

Kelly Olynyk Remains Out Wednesday

Utah Jazz forward/center Kelly Olynyk (ankle) will miss a fifth consecutive game Wednesday versus the Clippers. There were hopes of him possibly returning for the game after Utah ruled him out for a week last Wednesday, but Olynyk will remain on the sidelines. The veteran is having a solid campaign in Salt Lake City, averaging […]

Lauri Markkanen Back In Action Wednesday

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (hip) will rejoin the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Clippers. He has been out for two games with a hip problem but is now good to go again. Markkanen is having a career year, averaging a team-high 24.6 points and 8.6 rebounds. He will face the Clippers for the […]

DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/18/23): NBA DFS Lineups

After a typically quiet Tuesday night, we're back up to a big nine-game mid-week ledger Wednesday. There is no shortage of elite options with 18 teams taking the floor, as well as several mid-range/value plays at each position, especially centers. The injury report fortunately isn't overly populated with many short-term issues, either, which helps keep […]

Lauri Markkanen Listed As Questionable Wednesday

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (hip) is questionable to play against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday. Markkanen has missed the past two games and may miss another as he deals with a hip contusion. Walker Kessler and Jarred Vanderbilt have seen boosts in fantasy value without Markkanen and would likely continue to start if Markkanen […]

DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/17/23): NBA DFS Lineups

It's a small slate today with only four games on the docket this Tuesday evening, but there are some compelling options at all price points and I'm going to do my best to highlight some picks in each price range. The matchup between Portland and Denver carries the highest total today at 238.5 points and […]

Walker Kessler Bags 20 Points And 21 Rebounds Monday

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler registered his first-ever 20-20 game on Monday against Minnesota, collecting 20 points and 21 rebounds in a 126-125 win. He shot 9-for-13 in the game and also found time to pick up four rebounds and two blocks in 31 minutes on the court. It was a very special outing for […]

Lauri Markkanen Ruled Out For Monday

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (hip) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 25-year-old will miss his second game in a row due to a left hip contusion. That being said, Jarred Vanderbilt should continue starting as long as Markkanen is out. He finished with eight points and nine rebounds […]

DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/16/23): NBA DFS Lineups

MLK Day is always a momentous one on the NBA calendar, and the majority of the games are usually in the earlier portion of the day. This year is no different, as there is a five-game main slate on DK and a six-game ledger on FD, with the latter including the Suns-Grizzlies evening matchup. There […]

Lauri Markkanen Questionable On Monday

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (hip) is listed as questionable to play Monday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Markkanen has already missed a game with hip soreness and is in danger of missing another. If Markkanen does sit out Monday, Jarred Vanderbilt and Talen Horton-Tucker should both see increased roles. Jordan Clarkson would also be asked […]

Jordan Clarkson Pours In 38 Points Against Philadelphia

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson had it going on all game against Philadelphia on Saturday, leading all scorers in a 118-117 loss with 38 points. With Lauri Markkanen (hip) out, almost all the offense ran through Clarkson as he ended up shooting 16-for-29 from the field with a 3-for-12 record from downtown. The rest of […]