Jeremy Pargo is Expected to Remain on the Roster

Golden State Warriors guard Jeremy Pargo is likely going to stay on the roster throughout the rest of the regular season, according to Connor Letourneau. He's currently on a 10-day contract, but he's expected to get a second 10-day contract and remain with the team. He's been seeing minutes in the low 20s and passed […]

Terance Mann and Mfiondu Kabengele Assigned to G-League

Los Angeles Clippers guard Terance Mann and center Mfiondu Kabengele have been assigned to the G-League. The Clippers are opening up some roster spots for possible waiver moves for players that receive buyouts. Neither Mann nor Kabengele have made much of an impact in the rotation this season. Both players can be left on the […]

Reggie Jackson Has Buyout Agreement With Pistons

Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Jackson has agreed to a buyout with the organization. He reportedly is going to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers when he clears waivers. Jackson should see his fantasy value take a significant hit with the move to LA. The Clippers already have Patrick Beverley, Lou Williams, and Landry Shamet who […]

Malik Monk (PG/SG, CHA): Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 16% of leagues ANALYSIS: I already told you to go get Malik Monk exactly two weeks ago as we were just entering the month of February. Back then, Monk was owned in just 9% of Yahoo leagues. Today, Monk is owned in less than twice that percentage. […]

Thon Maker (PF/C, DET): Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 20% of leagues ANALYSIS: This season marks the fourth anniversary of Thon Maker being a professional basketball player. He will turn just 23 years old in a couple of weeks. Yet it feels it's been ages since he entered the league. After hitting the jackpot by selecting […]

Furkan Korkmaz (SG, PHI): Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 10% of leagues ANALYSIS: That heat you feel? It's the Furkan Korkmaz Fever catching up with you. If you don't know much about Korkmaz, I won't blame you. It's only been a week, after all, but what a seven-day run for the last Turkish sensation before reaching the […]

Trevor Ariza (SG/SF, POR): Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 26% of leagues ANALYSIS: Did you know Ariza was still an NBA player when the season started and up to his trade to Portland? Chances are you didn't if you were not a very very hardcore NBA fan. Even in a talent-barred team such as Sacramento and […]

Moritz Wagner (PF/C, WAS): Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 24% of leagues ANALYSIS: Washington Wizards power forward/center Moritz Wagner returned to action on February 3rd after missing nearly two months with a left ankle sprain. Since his return, he's been slowly eased back into the rotation. He saw over 24 minutes in two straight games this […]

Jae Crowder (SF/PF, MIA): Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 39% of leagues ANALYSIS: When the Memphis Grizzlies traded Andre Iguodala to the Miami Heat, the south beach team also took on Jae Crowder as salary relief for the Grizz. Well, that salary relief is turning in some solid performances for his new club as Jae Crowder […]

DeMarre Carroll Has Buyout Agreement with Spurs

San Antonio Spurs forward DeMarre Carroll has agreed to a buyout with the organization. He plans to sign with the Houston Rockets after clearing waivers. He signed a three-year $20.6 million deal with San Antonio over the summer. He's averaging 2.2 points and 2.1 rebounds in 9.0 minutes per contest over 15 games this season. […]

Lauri Markkanen Should Hopefully Be Ready by March

Chicago Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen (pelvis) is hopefully going to be ready to play by the beginning of March, according to Bulls vice president John Paxson. There haven't been many updates about Markkanen since he suffered his right pelvic stress reaction. The Bulls have a slim chance of making the playoffs, but it is possible. […]

Buddy Hield is Expected to Remain on the Bench

Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield was moved from the starting five to the second unit 10 games before the All-Star break. The Kings went 6-4 in those contests and Hield is playing very well off the bench. He's averaging 22.2 points, 4.9 rebounds and 3.2 assists off the bench. He's still playing close to 30 […]

Marquese Chriss Has Found New Life in Golden State

Golden State Warriors center Marquese Chriss has gone from bust to an almost must-own fantasy player in one season. He failed to make an impact on the Phoenix Suns, but a change of scenery has made Chriss look like new man. He signed a two-year $2.5 million deal with Golden State in the summer. That […]

Kawhi Leonard Named MVP of All-Star Game

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard was named the MVP of Sunday's All-Star Game in Chicago. Leonard finished with 30 points, seven rebounds, four assists and two steals in only 20 minutes of play. Leonard holds the honor of winning the first ever Kobe Bryant MVP trophy. The league made the decision on Saturday to […]

Anthony Davis Hits Game-Winning Free Throw on Sunday

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis was able to lead Team LeBron to a narrow 157-155 win during Sunday's All-Star Game in Chicago. The NBA used a new format this season that will likely be incorporated going forward. There was a target score set at the start of the fourth quarter, and the first time […]

Brandon Ingram is Likely to Get A Max Contract

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram is expected to receive a maximum contract offer from the organization this summer, according to William Guillory. The Pelicans don't have many eight guaranteed contracts on their books for next season, so this isn't surprising that New Orleans can offer Ingram big money. The contract is expected to be […]

Hassan Whiteside Expected To Remain A Starter

Portland Trail Blazers center Hassan Whiteside is not expected to lose the starting center job after the All-Star break, according to Jason Quick. Jusuf Nurkic (calf) has no set timetable to return after suffering a setback in January. However, Nurkic will be involved in the rotation once he's ready to return. He'll likely be on […]

Kris Dunn Might Miss The Rest of the Season

Chicago Bulls guard Kris Dunn (knee) could be in danger of missing the rest of the regular season, according to K.C. Johnson. Dunn has been sidelined since Jan. 31 due to a sprained right MCL. The Bulls are expected to re-evaluate him soon, but they may decide to take the cautious approach. Their playoff chances […]

Bam Adebayo Wins Skills Challenge

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo was victorious during Saturday's Skill Challenge in Chicago. Adebayo becomes the third big man to take home the award in the last five seasons. He was the first Heat player since Dwyane Wade in 2007 to win the Skills Challenge. Adebayo beat Spencer Dinwiddie and Pascal Siakam to get to […]

Buddy Hield is Victorious in Three-Point Contest

Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield was able to beat out champion Devin Booker during Saturday's three-point contest. In the final round, Hield finished with 27 points, while Booker had 27 and Washington Wizards forward Davis Bertans had 22 points. The last time a Kings player won the event was Peja Stojakovic in 2003. His 2003 […]

Derrick Jones Wins Slam Dunk Contest

Miami Heat forward Derrick Jones was able to pull off a narrow victory over forward Aaron Gordon during Saturday's Slam Dunk contest. It took an extra round to determine the winner after both players slammed down two 50-point dunks. Pat Connaughton finished third and Dwight Howard fourth, but an argument could be made for both […]

Aaron Gordon Announces Retirement From Slam Dunk Contest

Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon surprisingly finished in second place during Saturday's Slam Dunk contest. Gordon lost to Miami Heat forward Derrick Jones in what many would consider a controversial finish. Gordon jumped over 7-foot-5 center Tacko Fall but was given one less point than Jones. It's not surprising to see Gordon retire from the event […]

DeMarcus Cousins Could Return This Season

Los Angeles Lakers center DeMarcus Cousins (knee) is currently rehabbing his torn left ACL, but believes he can get back on the court again this season. He hurt his knee during an offseason workout, which was later determined to be an torn ACL. However, head coach Frank Vogel hasn't ruled out the possibility of Cousins […]

Marcin Gortat Retires from NBA

Veteran free-agent center Marcin Gortat has officially announced his retirement from the NBA. Gortat was waived by the Los Angeles Clippers last season and hasn't played in the league since then. He was reportedly close to signing with the Los Angeles Lakers, but they chose to go with Dwight Howard instead. Gortat was selected with […]

Jabari Parker (SF/PF, SAC): Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 23% of leagues ANALYSIS: Sacramento Kings small forward/power forward Jabari Parker (shoulder) has been out since early January but appears to be close to making his return. Parker was traded from the Hawks to the Kings prior to the trade deadline. With the news that the Kings […]

Naz Reid (C, MIN): Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 4% of leagues ANALYSIS: Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid has seen extended playing time in the past week and a half. With Andrew Wiggins and Robert Covington out of the picture, Reid has been utilized as one of the first big men off the bench for the […]

Gary Trent Jr. (SG, POR): Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 14% of leagues ANALYSIS: Portland Trail Blazers guard Gary Trent Jr. has been confined to a small bench role most of the season and limited to a deep-league, three-point specialist by making 1.5 threes per game on 40.4 percent shooting. However, over his last 13 games, Trent has […]

James Johnson (PF/SF, MIN): Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 7% of leagues ANALYSIS: James Johnson has barely had a cup of coffee with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 11-year journeyman has suited up only thrice for Minny, as he was acquired via trade on Feb. 6, just over a week ago. But, his three game sample size […]

Nicolo Melli (PF, NO): Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 7% of leagues ANALYSIS: Nicolo Melli, a 29-year-old rookie from Italy, has solidifed his place as a member of the New Orleans Pelicans' rotation. He is averaging 15.8 minutes per contest this season and 24.5 over his last four outings. Melli is receiving consistent playing time for […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for February 16th (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.   Premium Research & DFS Lineup Picks DFS Cheat Sheet No Cheat Sheet...   Game of the Day Team LeBron vs Team Giannis  This game happened last season, and I'm going to play as if we'll see similar results (in terms of rotation) as […]