
Damian Lillard Stays Hot In Thursday's Loss
Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard could not have been any hotter as he nailed 16 of 28 from the floor en route to 47 points, but it was not enough in the loss to the Mavericks. Lillard did not stop there as he added eight assists, six rebounds, and a steal while committing five […]

Hassan Whiteside Notches Another Double-Double In Loss
Portland Trail Blazers center Hassan Whiteside had what we could consider a quiet night, but he still managed to record a double-double in the eight-point loss to the Mavericks. Whiteside scored 14 points on 6-for-8 shooting while adding 10 rebounds with a single block and just one turnover. With so many triples being attempted in […]

Trevor Ariza Looks Great In Trail Blazers Debut
Portland Trail Blazers forward Trevor Ariza looked excellent in his debut in a Trail Blazers' uniform on Thursday. Ariza notched a season-high 21 points while adding seven boards, two assists and two steals with four makes from three in 36 minutes of action. Ariza was efficient as he nailed seven of 11 shots and had […]

Luka Doncic Scores 27 Points In Thursday's Win
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Luka Doncic recorded 27 points, which included two triples, in the three-point fest on Thursday against the Trail Blazers. Doncic did his usual job of filling up the box score, as he added six rebounds, nine assists and two steals in the win. The Mavs and Blazers combined to tie an NBA-best […]

Kristaps Porzingis Scores 20 Points As Starting Center
Dallas Mavericks power forward/center Kristaps Porzingis got the start in the middle with Dwight Powell (Achilles) out as he shifted from the power forward slot. Porzingis scored 20 points on an improved 6-for-11 shooting overall and added five rebounds, two blocks and a steal in 25 minutes of action. The Zinger bounced back after shooting […]

Daily NBA Injury Roundup for January 24th, 2020
RotoBaller has assembled a list of daily NBA injury updates to help you prepare both your seasonal and daily fantasy basketball (DFS) lineups, every day of the NBA season. Below is our updated list of injured NBA players for January 24th, 2020. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Dwight Howard Puts Up 14-12 Line
Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard put up 14 points, 12 rebounds, two steals, one assist, and one block in a 128-113 win over the Brooklyn Nets. Howard was much more active offensively than in his last two contests and continued to rebound the ball effectively. The 34-year-old is playing the best basketball of the […]

Anthony Davis Records Double-Double In Win Over Nets
Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis posted 16 points, 11 rebounds, two assists, one triple, one steal, and one block in a 128-113 win over the Brooklyn Nets. The Lakers cruised to this win with relative ease, leading to just nine shots for Davis. Still, it's hard to find any faults with the big man's […]

LeBron James Records Triple-Double Against Nets
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James recorded 27 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists, three triples, one steal, and one block in a 128-113 win over the Brooklyn Nets. It's James' 10th triple-double of the year, second to only Luka Doncic. He's amazingly still going at the age of 35, showing zero signs of decline. James […]

Kevin Love Collects 21 Points During Defeat
Cleveland Cavaliers power forward/center Kevin Love logged 21 points on 8-for-19 shooting during Thursday’s loss to the Washington Wizards. Love shot 3-for-9 from long range, his 17th outing this year with at least three makes from deep, but the noteworthy part of his evening was that he once again led the team in shot attempts. […]

Darius Garland Stays Aggressive, Scuffles From Field
Cleveland Cavaliers point/shooting guard Darius Garland has seen his usage rate take a sharp uptick since after Christmas, and he followed through again during Thursday’s loss to the Washington Wizards. For owners who can look past his 4-for-17 shooting effort, Garland finished with 13 points and four assists across his team-high 38 minutes. He has […]

Collin Sexton Continues Scoring Barrage With 29-Point Effort
Cleveland Cavaliers point/shooting guard Collin Sexton recorded a team-high 29 points during Thursday’s loss to the Washington Wizards, his fourth time reaching the 25-point plateau in his last five games. Sexton shot 10-for-15 from the field, drilling both threes that he attempted and adding four rebounds, four assists and two steals to his stat line. […]

Larry Nance Jr. Ties Career High With 22 Points In Double-Double
Cleveland Cavaliers power forward/center Larry Nance Jr. collected his second straight double-double off the bench during Thursday’s loss to the Washington Wizards, tying his career high with 22 points in the process. Nance got more run (28 minutes) than that of starting center Tristan Thompson (21), as he shot 10-for-14 from the field, knocking down […]

Bradley Beal Pours In 36 Points In Just 29 Minutes During Win
Washington Wizards shooting guard/small forward Bradley Beal was scorching-hot from the field during Thursday’s victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers, compiling a game-high 36 points on 15-for-22 shooting across just 29 minutes. He shot 4-for-8 from long range, marking his highest total of makes from deep in a single contest since Dec. 16, as he also […]

Michael Fulmer Throwing From 90 Feet
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Michael Fulmer (elbow), who had Tommy John surgery last spring, has lost around 20 pounds and said he's throwing from 90 feet on flat ground. Fulmer will progress to 120 feet next week. The right-hander is making good progress, but he's unlikely to be an option for Detroit's rotation until the […]

J.A. Happ To Be Fifth Starter
New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said that starting pitcher J.A. Happ will be the team's fifth starter entering the 2020 season. He'll slot in behind Gerrit Cole, James Paxton, Luis Severino and Masahiro Tanaka. Happ went 12-8 last year but with a 4.91 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 140 strikeouts and 49 walks in 161 […]

Padres Discussing Mookie Betts Trade
The San Diego Padres have discussed a trade centered around Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts, according to sources. The Padres have significant prospect talent that they could send to Boston in exchange for the All-Star outfielder, and Boston would also receive outfielder Wil Myers in such a swap. Betts has been mentioned as a […]

Travis Kelce Misses Practice Thursday
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (knee) did not practice on Thursday after being limited on Wednesday. Mid-week downgrades aren't good, but we still have another full week before the Super Bowl on Feb. 2, so Kelce should be just fine to play in the big game against the 49ers. Wide receiver Demarcus Robinson […]

Steven Adams Tagged As Questionable For Friday
Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams has picked up a questionable designation for Friday’s contest versus the Atlanta Hawks due to an ankle sprain. Adams has missed two of the team’s previous four outings and another absence would pave the way for Nerlens Noel to remain among the starting five, making him a high upside […]

Patrick McCaw To Miss Friday’s Contest
Toronto Raptors point guard/small forward Patrick McCaw has been ruled out for Friday’s game against the New York Knicks due to a fractured nose that he sustained Wednesday versus Philadelphia. McCaw had been seeing considerable run as of late, even if it failed to translate into outings that were relevant from a fantasy perspective. His […]

Cameron Johnson To Miss Fourth Straight Game Friday
Phoenix Suns small/power forward Cameron Johnson has already been ruled out for Friday’s contest against the San Antonio Spurs due to a quad contusion. His absence will mark his fourth straight game out of the mix, as Mikal Bridges continues to pick up a pile of minutes, while head coach Monty Williams gets creative with […]

Marvin Bagley Unlikely To Take Floor Friday
Sacramento Kings power forward/center Marvin Bagley is not expected to return to action for Friday’s game against the Chicago Bulls due to foot soreness. With Richaun Holmes (shoulder) also expected to be out of the mix, Dewayne Dedmon is likely to continue seeing an increased role in the frontcourt. Bagley had appeared to have turned […]

Malcolm Brogdon To Miss Friday’s Contest
Indiana Pacers point/shooting guard Malcolm Brogdon has been ruled out for Friday’s game against the Golden State Warriors due to a concussion that he sustained Wednesday versus Phoenix. Brogdon’s absence will pave the way for Aaron Holiday and T.J. McConnell to see a larger workload, although who slides into the starting five may not necessarily […]

Anthony Davis Given Green Light To Suit Up Thursday
Los Angeles Lakers power forward/center Anthony Davis will be in action Thursday against the Brooklyn Nets after having previously picked up a questionable designation due to his persistent glute injury. With JaVale McGee (illness) having previously been ruled out, Davis is likely to see a somewhat increased workload on the glass, having feasted against the […]

Jimmy Butler, Kendrick Nunn, Goran Dragic Questionable Friday
A slew of Miami Heat backcourt members have their status for Friday’s contest against the Los Angeles Clippers up in the air. Jimmy Butler, Kendrick Nunn and Goran Dragic have all been hit with questionable tags, despite all three of the trio being on the floor for Wednesday’s win. Butler is dealing with right knee […]

Deandre Bembry Will Be Sidelined For Friday’s Game
Atlanta Hawks shooting guard/small forward Deandre Bembry has been listed as out for Friday’s contest against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to personal reasons. The absence will mark the second game in a row that Atlanta will be without Bembry, with Cam Reddish and Kevin Huerter having seen slightly increased roles in his absence. Now […]

Patrick Beverley Questionable To Suit Up Friday
Los Angeles Clippers point guard Patrick Beverley has been deemed questionable to play in Friday’s game versus the Miami Heat due to a groin ailment that kept him out Wednesday. For those in search of positive news, he was upgraded from doubtful, which could mean there is optimism surrounding his chances of taking the floor. […]

Michael Porter Jr., Gary Harris Both Questionable For Friday
Neither small/power forward Michael Porter Jr. or shooting guard Gary Harris were able to take the floor for the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday, and now the pair have both picked up questionable designations ahead of Friday’s contest versus the New Orleans Pelicans. Porter, who has become a breakout fantasy revelation over his last five games, […]

JaVale McGee To Miss Thursday’s Game Due To Flu-Like Symptoms
Los Angeles Lakers center JaVale McGee has been ruled out for Thursday’s contest against the Brooklyn Nets due to an illness, likely paving the way for Dwight Howard to see an increased role in the frontcourt. McGee had started every game thus far in 2019-20 for Los Angeles, with his absence certainly to throw head […]