Fantasy Basketball Hype Train: Preseason Fun with Simmons and Kuzma

CHOO CHOO! I'm rolling out a new season-long fantasy basketball feature where I can just have fun and write about the players me, you, and everyone else already wants to talk about. Are you ready for a ride on the fantasy basketball hype train? Comfortable enough squeezed in your hype seat with all the other... Read More

When Should You Stash Injured Players in Fantasy Basketball?

One of the biggest questions heading into the fantasy basketball season is where to draft already injured NBA stars. Players such as Isaiah Thomas, Jabari Parker and Zach LaVine provide a ton of fantasy value, but will likely begin the season on the injury list. Where you select injured players could either sink your team... Read More

Trevor Crippen's NBA Late-Round Must Owns (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The old adage is that you don't win your leagues in the first few rounds, but you certainly can lose them. While I don't agree with that -- you can absolutely win a league with a first round pick as dominant as Harden or... Read More

EuroBasket Recap: How Did the NBA's Best Look?

This year's EuroBasket was one of the richest if we look at NBA players who featured in it. How a player performs for his national team can be a good cheat sheet come draft day. You may be able to get some value picks or even steals who smash their ADP as not too many... Read More

King, Joker or Jack of Assists? Who to Pick 9th in Fantasy Basketball Drafts

The popular opinion these days, at least on the fantasybball subreddit, is that the top eight picks in fantasy basketball are Russell Westbrook, James Harden, Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Karl Anthony Towns, Anthony Davis, and Kawhi Leonard. So if we take this group of players as the "top tier", who is the leader... Read More

Serbian Bug Hits the NBA: What to Expect from Bogdan Bogdanovic and Milos Teodosic?

As Nikola Jokic frenzy reaches its highest heights, a few of his fellow countrymen from Serbia are on their way to join him in the NBA and show what they're made of. There's no shortage of interest in how well Milos Teodosic's game will translate to the NBA and, of course, fantasy basketball. Furthermore, Bogdan... Read More

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (5/10/17): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

FanDuel finally decided to shake things up in the NBA world with the late-swap option. This, of course, gives way to better two-day tournament slates, which is what we find ourselves with again tonight. The two-day slate tips off at 8pm Eastern tonight with a pivotal game five between the Wizards at Celtics and wraps up... Read More

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (5/08/17): NBA DFS Advice

We have a two game split slate to start off the week. Warriors at Jazz on Monday, and Rockets at Spurs on Tuesday night. Jazz need to win to stay in the playoffs, so you may want to look there. NBA is coming to an end, but there are still plenty of contest out there,... Read More

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (5/07/17): NBA DFS Advice

We finally have a three game slate, and it is a great slate for fantasy. There are elite options, but there are also more than enough salary relief options. That bodes well for lineup construction today. In this article, I will be providing you with daily NBA lineup picks for DraftKings on 5/07/17. The picks will... Read More

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (5/5/17): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Two games make up Friday night's slate of NBA action. Two series' shift to different locations. Two teams look to take commanding leads over their opponents. How will that translate to the daily fantasy world? In this article, I will be providing you with daily NBA lineup picks for FanDuel on 5/5/17. The picks will... Read More

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (5/05/17): NBA DFS Advice

We're down to a two game slate, but that does not mean there aren't options to use. There are some elite players to go along with some great salary relief options on this slate, which bodes well for lineup construction. In this article, I will be providing you with daily NBA lineup picks for DraftKings on... Read More

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (5/4/17): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

  Mr. Fourth Quarter looks to continue his productive play, while one of the best defensive teams in the league looks to even their series with the defending Western Conference champions. In this article, I will be providing you with daily NBA lineup picks for FanDuel on 5/4/17. The picks will range from some of... Read More

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (5/04/17): NBA DFS Advice

There are a lot of exciting options to choose from for Thursday night's small slate of NBA action. As the slates remain two games, value options remain thin, and more difficult to pick. In this article, I will be providing you with daily NBA lineup picks for DraftKings on 5/04/17. The picks will range from some... Read More

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (5/3/17): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

I hope you're not sick of these two-game slates because we have quite a few of them left as we ride out the NBA playoffs schedule. Normally, I'm much more excited to play when we have more players to choose from, but FanDuel has made sure we stay interested by really juicing up the guaranteed... Read More

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (5/03/17): NBA DFS Advice

Round Two of the NBA Playoffs are in full swing. It's always an interesting night when The King and The Beard both take the court. Both, will be difficult to fade. In this article, I will be providing you with daily NBA lineup picks for DraftKings on 5/03/17. The picks will range from some of the... Read More

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (5/2/17): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Welcome to a two-for-Tuesday playoff edition of daily fantasy basketball competition. I'll be your host as we navigate this small slate, which includes the game two of the Wizards and Celtics (8pm tip) and the opener in the Jazz and Warriors (10:30pm tip). In somewhat unsurprising news, the lines posted today in Vegas for these... Read More

Yahoo Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (5/2/17): NBA DFS Advice

The Jazz and Warriors haven't even started their series and they are already talking trash. Matt Barnes stated that he wishes Los Angeles had won the first round series because there is more of a night life in LA. Utah did not seem to like that, and this is a series that should end in... Read More

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (5/02/17): NBA DFS Advice

We are on to the second round of the NBA playoffs, and that means we are looking at mostly two game slates from here on out. Pricing for players has been adjusted, so you can mix in plenty of the higher priced options. If you normally play cash games, try some tournaments, great time to... Read More

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (5/1/17): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Now that we are in the thick of the playoffs, we are going to be getting two game slates. This means that you need to be looking at certain backups that have ideal match-ups. By saving up on backups, you will be able to afford James Harden and LeBron James on a night you cannot... Read More

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (5/01/17): NBA DFS Advice

We are on to the second round of the NBA playoffs, and that means we are looking at mostly two game slates from here on out. Pricing for players has been adjusted, so you can mix in plenty of the higher priced options. If you normally play cash games, try some tournaments, great time to... Read More

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (4/30/17): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

We have a Game 7 between Los Angeles and Utah, and a Game 1 between Boston and Washington. Chris Paul and DeAndre Jordan are the obvious plays for the Clippers, while Gordon Hayward is still going to be a strong play, as he hopes to close out his first playoff series victory. A two game... Read More

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (4/30/17): NBA DFS Advice

We're down to only two game slates, but there is still value to be had. The Clippers and Jazz are playing for a spot in the next round, while the Wizards and Celtics are starting a new series. In this article, I will be providing you with daily NBA lineup picks for DraftKings on 4/30/17. The... Read More

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (4/28/17): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Two more series are in the books after Thursday night's NBA action, while several have yet to be decided. Friday night's slate consists of three games. Either a Game 7 or the second round awaits all teams. In this article, I will be providing you with daily NBA lineup picks for FanDuel on 4/28/17. The... Read More

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (4/28/17): NBA DFS Advice

We have another three game slate tonight! Each game has a few great options, and there are a good combination of elite and salary relief options. In this article, I will be providing you with daily NBA lineup picks for DraftKings on 4/28/17. The picks will range from some of the elite players, to mid-priced options,... Read More

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (4/27/17): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Who wants to play another day? Who's playoff run will be cut short? Two games make up Thursday night's slate of NBA playoff action, both that will ultimately create a headline. In this article, I will be providing you with daily NBA lineup picks for FanDuel on 4/27/17. The picks will range from some of... Read More

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (4/27/17): NBA DFS Advice

Two games make up Thursday night's slate of playoff basketball. Two teams could move on to the next round with a win. Two teams can force an ever exciting Game 7 with a win. In this article, I will be providing you with daily NBA lineup picks for DraftKings on 4/27/17. The picks will range from... Read More

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (4/26/17): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

FanDuel decided to offset the downside of having just two games on the slate with some enormous prize money in tournament formats. That piqued my interest real quickly, despite not being a huge fan of tournament formats when there are so few players to choose from. The two-game competition tips early tonight - so make... Read More

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (4/26/17): NBA DFS Advice

Two games are on the slate for Wednesday night's action of playoff basketball. Both series' head to a crucial Game 5 notched at two games a piece. Which teams will take the important 3-2 lead? In this article, I will be providing you with daily NBA lineup picks for DraftKings on 4/26/17. The picks will range... Read More

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (4/25/17): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

The outcomes (or impending outcomes, I should say) of these playoff series' have been somewhat predictable. In the daily fantasy world, the outcomes have not been predictable. Like, at all. The rotations coaches have been rolling with are wildly inconsistent - and sometimes maddening - and the injury and sickness bugs have been biting here... Read More

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (4/25/17): NBA DFS Advice

We have a three game slate for tonight, with two series which are tied, and one team on the brink of elimination. If you want to squeeze Westbrook into your lineups, you are going to need some savings, so I tried to provide some value plays. Great set of games, so sit back read up,... Read More