Category Archives: NBA News

5 Best Bargain Options For NBA DFS April 11, 2021

1.) Lauri Markannen, PF/C, Chicago Bulls Yahoo: $13; DraftKings: $4,300 Markannen has not been playing well lately, but he still plays enough minutes to be potentially relevant. Still, with three out of five games under 20 FP, he also has the same potential to flame out. But with his salary so low, he is still worth a look in certain matchups. 2.) Terrence Mann, PG/SG, Los Angeles Clippers Yahoo: $12; DraftKings: $4,900 Kawhi Leonard will be taking a rest Sunday so that opens up more minutes Read More

Best Bargain Options For NBA DFS April 5, 2021

1.) Dean Wade, PF, Cleveland Cavaliers Yahoo: $12; DraftKings: $4,900; FanDuel: $4,500 Tony Dejak, AP Wade has been picking up a lot of playing time for the Cavaliers lately and even though the results have been mixed, it's still encouraging. He is averaging 8.6 points, 5.6 rebounds, two dimes, and 1.8 "stocks." If not for the horrible game versus Miami, those numbers would have been better. Fortunately, Wade has time to turn things around against a Spurs team who's among the worst in Read More

What is a Triple-Double in Basketball?

If you have played fantasy basketball, you’ll know how rare a triple-double is. While scoring may be the most celebrated statistic in the sport, winning a game involves more than just putting the ball through the hoop. For example, grabbing the most rebounds means you are giving your team more chances to score. Piling up assists means you’re setting your teammates up so they can score. A basketball player should be skilled enough to perform any of these offensive statistics, but it’s easier Read More

10 Active Players Who Have The Most Rings In NBA

Who has the most rings in the NBA? What do Bill Russell, Michael Jordan, Tom Heinsohn, Robert Horry, and Steve Kerr have in common? Well, those guys have the most rings in NBA history. Well, if you’re a student of the game, you may have known quite a bit of them. If you’re new to basketball, you may not have the slightest idea who they were. You probably don’t care because, after all, they are all retired. So why don’t we get our recent history right and rank the 10 active players who Read More

Best Poolside Basketball Hoops

Summertime is fast approaching and one thing to do at that time of the year is frolic in the pool. If you do like basketball, why not frolic in the pool and play hoops at the same time? Genius, right? Well, you can actually do more than that! Try searching for the best poolside basketball hoops and compare them all side-by-side. At the end of this review, we hope that we did help you decide on which poolside basketball hoop you should go for. Runners-Up for the Best Poolside Basketball Hoops Poolmaster Read More

7 Shortest Basketball Players In NBA History That Prove Size Does Not Always Matter

What is the average height for men in USA? The answer: 5 feet 9 inches. Astoundingly, the current average NBA height is 6 feet 7 inches; for this reason, this is why basketball is always viewed as a big man's game. But every now and then, there are players that lack ceiling that proves it's not all about height when it comes to impact on the basketball court. Here are 5 of the shortest players in NBA history. 7.) Keith Jennings The casual NBA fan probably doesn't know who Keith Jennings was, Read More

Best Basketball Shoes For Traction – Buyer’s Guide

Out of all sneaker attributes, basketball players are suckers for traction. For some, it can even be a deal-breaker. No matter how firm and bouncy the cushion is or no matter how premium the materials are, it would not make it in the regular rotation of basketball shoes if it won’t bite the floor the way it should. Who makes it in the list of the best basketball shoes for traction ? Let’s take a look. Best Basketball Shoes for Traction: Tier 3 Anta GH1 Nobody pays attention to Chinese Read More

How To Jump Higher In Basketball

The ability to jump high is an invaluable asset in basketball. When you are finishing for layups (or dunks) and grabbing rebounds, having that extra spring on your jump is definitely an advantage. That is why adding inches to your vertical jump could possibly raise your game to a different level. Fortunately, there are exercises and drills that can help you do just that. If you want to find out more about these,  please read on so you'll know how to jump higher. How to Jump Higher: Breaking Read More

FANTASY BASKETBALL DRAFT PREP: TOP 5 BREAKOUT CANDIDATES TO DRAFT IN THE MID-LATER ROUNDS

DECEMBER 19, 2020 - YEHUDAH LISBON  With the NBA regular season starting in just three days it is best to better prepare yourself for your fantasy basketball draft. Below is a list of my top 5 sleepers (unranked) for the upcoming season. These are players that are being undervalued according to their ADP, and you may get great value and upside out of them. You should definitely look to draft at least a couple of these guys to get the most value out of your picks. Wishing you much luck Read More

The Top 5 Tallest NBA Players Ever

Being tall is clearly an asset when playing basketball, especially in the NBA. However, being of a great height doesn't mean you are bound to be a good player. Will the height of the players determine who will win the 2020/21 NBA season? The odds are already available, and the bookies think the LA Lakers at 3/1 will retain their title – and there are no especially tall players in their roster. You might decide to take a punt at those odds, but it's important to do some research first to discover Read More