Congratulations to “tuuckk” whose team scored 263 fantasy points to win the $200 first prize in our Saturday Freeroll. It was a tough beat for “muggsy205,” who finished a strong second with 261 but earned nothing in the winner-take-all payout format. My team limped home 88th out of 146 entries, as “sure thing” Varejao was outplayed by Chris Kaman, who ironically had bombed in my Friday Freeroll lineup to cost me at least a consolation prize. Week 3 has been very
Grizzlies Maul Knicks; Kobe Leads Fast-Paced Lakers; $200 Saturday Freeroll
The surging Grizzlies have won seven in a row, knocking off three of the top-ranked teams in the NBA this week. They beat the Heat convincingly last Sunday, defeated the Thunder in OKC on Wednesday and last night topped the previously-unbeaten Knicks. Now 7-1, their only loss to the Clippers in the season opener, Memphis has the best record in the league. Before we take a look at fantasy-relevant news from all the Friday action and preview what might happen in
FanDuel Diary: Another Freeroll On Saturday, $200 First Prize
Congratulations to “mattbell21” whose team scored 309 fantasy points to win the $50 first prize in our Friday Freeroll and to everyone who won a prize from the $250 pool. My team finished a respectable 31st out of 228 entries, just 7 points out of the money. I blame Chris Kaman. Thanks to all those who entered. We get to do it again tonight, with a twist. Saturday’s Freeroll has a $200 payout, winner take all. It’s easy to join FanDuel (if
Knicks Win Again, LBJ Carries Heat; $250 Friday Freeroll
There were only three NBA games last night, but they were good ones. Before we get to the fantasy recaps and a preview of tonight’s nine-game slate, you are invited to join our Friday Freeroll at FanDuel. [Read more…]
FanDuel Diary: Freerolls Friday & Saturday
We’re launching this new daily feature with a special Freeroll weekend. Friday’s one-day tournament has no entry fee, but $250 will be paid out in 17 cash prizes, including $50 to the winner. Join FanDuel (if you haven’t already) with no deposit or credit card required, find out for yourself how much fun it is to pick a team, and maybe take home some free money. Tomorrow there will be a “winner take all” contest, again absolutely free to enter. FanDuel 15 Nov.
Another $350 freeroll tonight; and Sheridan dispenses advice
Our fantasy basketball challenges with DraftStreet.com have been a huge success, and they will now be a fixture each and every Friday for the remainder of the NBA season. And better yet, there is an extra one taking place tonight (and once again, there will be a $350 prize pool). I have been quite humbled in my efforts to win the first two freerolls, finishing 50th in the first and a crushing 149th in the second. (There were more than 350 entrants