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5 NBA Players Who Turned Down Big Contracts And Missed Out On Millions

The NBA pays its players the most, a wide margin over any other sports league in North America or anywhere else. While it's true that the NBA has lots of money to go around, sometimes there are situations that show it's much better to just nod your head and take what's given to you. Here are 5 NBA players who turned down big money offers in hopes of securing bigger contracts. They bet on themselves, which is commendable, but they eventually wound up with the short end of the stick. 1.) Nerlens Noel Noel Read More

5 Best Bargain Options For NBA DFS Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021

1.) Michael Carter-Williams, PG, Orlando Magic Yahoo: $14; DrafftKings: $5,500; FanDuel: $4,500 MCW has not only cracked the rotation but is the primary PG option for a decimated Magic team. He has not always been a good shooter and sometimes his shot selection is suspect, but he fills up the stat sheet every now and then. Case on point: Even with an atrocious 2-for-13 shooting vs the Warriors, he contributed four rebounds, five assists, a steal, and two blocks. 2.) Cam Reddish, SG/SF, Atlanta Read More

Fantasy Basketball Specialists Who Can Save Your Draft

Points Eric Paschall, SF/PF, Golden State Warriors USA Today Paschall is averaging 15.6 points in the season, which is certainly not bad for a rookie. But in the past three games, the 23-year old is good for 20.3 points a game, even better scoring than Kemba Walker, Blake Griffin, or Kristaps Porzingis over that span.Without D'Angelo Russell, Steph Curry, and Klay Thompson, the Warriors will need every scoring drop from Paschall's repertoire. That's why he is going to be one of the better Read More

5 Awesome NBA Stats Of The Day– Nov. 11, 2016

5 Awesome NBA Stats Of The Day-- Nov. 11, 2016
1. Joe Ingles is currently on the radar.

#NBA 3pt percentage:
1. Joe Ingles: 48.4%
13. J.J. Redick: 44.4%
26. Kevin Durant: 41.2%
37. Stephen Curry: 39.5%https://t.co/gdPEjzZapy pic.twitter.com/GoLsUpLdZG

— FOX Basketball (@FoxBasketball) December 12, 2016
2. Speaking of three-point shooting...

Stephen Curry (1,686 career threes) just passed Steve Nash (1,685) for 17th on the NBA's all-time threes list
— Warriors PR (@WarriorsPR) Read More

2016 NBA Fantasy Team Outlook: Philadelphia 76ers

For the first time in like forever, something positive is brewing in Philadelphia. And no, I don't mean the tank fest. (Although with probably a five-horse race for the top overall pick next year, that's not entirely a bad idea.)
But yeah, let's forget about the 10-72 record last season or the 18-64 slate from the season before. While they still figure to be one of the worst teams in the league, the excitement surrounding Ben Simmons, Joel Embiid, and Dario Saric is warranted. These three are the Read More

2016 Fantasy Basketball: Underrated Fantasy Options At Center

We know who the big guns are. Karl-Anthony Towns, DeMarcus Cousins, Marc Gasol, they'll all be gone by the third round. If you're lucky, Al Horford, Nikola Vucevic, or Brook Lopez may be available into the fourth and fifth rounds.
But after the big names, who can we target at the most critical position in fantasy sports? Let's take a look at some of the underrated fantasy options to target at Center:

Still Big?
1. Dwight Howard, Atlanta Hawks

Howard's regression the past two seasons in Houston Read More

Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice March 29

Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice March 29
All nine games of NBA action and one good day of daily fantasy basketball.
The Studs
Reggie Jackson, PG ($8,300)

Reggie Jackson has been very good for the Pistons lately. But a lot of people in this league are very good, so how good exactly?
How about Westbrook-esque?
Jackson had two triple-doubles in two of the last four and again flirted with one in 37 minutes of work against Boston. Will he do that again against Miami? I'm willing to bet.

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March 4 DFS Lineup Advice

Thirteen games.

A baker's dozen NBA outings on March 4th is titillating to a basketball fan's ears, and more so to a daily fantasy basketball junkie. The comings and goings of people and roster situations/rotations make for some interesting line-up choices and one hell of a fantasy basketball day to look forward to.
March 4 DFS Lineup Advice:
The Studs
Chris Paul, PG ($10,200)

 

CP3 has been on a tear lately on a Clippers team that has sorely been lacking a consistent offensive Read More