Rudy Gobert Secures A Double-Double On Wednesday

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert managed to provide another double-double in his club's ugly loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday. Gobert did his usual efficient shooting as he knocked down four of his six shots for 10 points and grabbed 10 rebounds with two assists and three steals. There was a lot of garbage […]

Jonas Valanciunas Scores 14 Points In The Loss

Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas got the start with Serge Ibaka (knee) out and provided a solid line in the loss to the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday. JV scored 14 points on 6-for-12 shooting and added six rebounds with a block in 27 minutes of action. Valanciunas bounced back from a rough two-point game on […]

Greg Monroe Scores 17 Points With Nine Rebounds On Wednesday

Toronto Raptors center Greg Monroe took advantage with Serge Ibaka (knee) out and put up a big line against his former club on Wednesday. Monroe was an efficient 8-for-10 from the floor for 17 points and added nine rebounds in 21 minutes off the bench. Monroe would have been one the best value plays of […]

Jusuf Nurkic Posts Another Double-Double

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic registered 21 points, 14 rebounds and four blocks against the Lakers on Wednesday. His performance came against two of the better defensive centers, JaVale McGee and newly added Tyson Chandler. Nurkic has been more consistent this year for the Blazers, with his season averages of 15.3 points, 10.5 rebounds […]

Mark Scheifele Rips Power-Play Goal Against Capitals

Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele lasered a shot past Pheonix Copley on the power play en route to a 3-1 win over the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night. Scheifele has been on a tear lately with seven points in his last three games. The 25-year-old has produced 10 goals, 10 assists, 20 penalty minutes, eight […]

Evgeny Kuznetsov Leaves Wednesday's Game With Injury

Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov left Wednesday's game against the Winnipeg Jets at the end of the first period. After the game, Capitals head coach Todd Reirden said that Kuznetsov was held out for mostly "precautionary" reasons following a "blow to the head". The slick Russian pivot will be re-evaluated on Thursday. Lars Eller would […]

Bam Adebayo Gets Into Foul Trouble On Wednesday

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo was a perfect 6-for-6 from the floor on Wednesday night, scoring 12 points and providing three rebounds, one assist and one block. Unfortunately, Adebayo picked up five quick fouls and was only able to play 10 minutes. The 21-year-old has been brilliant during the season in the limited action he […]

Jakob Poeltl Impresses In Bench Role

San Antonio Spurs center Jakob Poeltl filled in amiably at the center spot for the injured Pau Gasol, delivering a seven-point, nine-rebound performance Wednesday night against the Phoenix Suns. Poeltl was still limited to just 19 minutes, but it was by far the best performance of the year for the other piece in the offseason […]

LaMarcus Aldridge Ties Season Low In Scoring

San Antonio Spurs power forward/center LaMarcus Aldridge was held in check during Wednesday’s loss to the Phoenix Suns. Aldridge finished with six points on 3-for-12 shooting, continuing his troubling trend from the field to begin the year. He entered play Wednesday at just 43.6 percent overall on the year, the lowest mark of his 13-year […]

Hassan Whiteside Gets Himself Into Foul Trouble Again

Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside put together a double-double in limited minutes on Wednesday. Whiteside produced 14 points, 10 rebounds, two steals and two blocks in 22 minutes, making it the second game in a row that foul trouble has restricted him to 22 minutes. In fact, the 29-year-old is averaging 4.5 fouls committed per […]

Dwight Powell Plays Season-High 26 Minutes

Dallas Mavericks power forward/center Dwight Powell reaped the benefits of his team’s 50-point win over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday. Powell was certainly an integral part, finishing +34 during his 26 minutes on the floor. He had been quiet since his hot start to the year, but put together a line of 14 points, five […]

DeAndre Jordan Attempts Just Three Shots

Dallas Mavericks center DeAndre Jordan was quiet on the offensive end during Wednesday’s win over the Utah Jazz. Due to the nature of the Mavs’ 50-point victory, Jordan was needed for just 22 minutes of action. A stout matchup against Jazz center Rudy Gobert surely factored in, but it’s hard to blame Dallas for keeping […]

Steven Adams Dominates In Paint

Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams had his way against New York Knicks rookie Mitchell Robinson during Wednesday night’s win. Adams finished with 19 points, seven rebounds and five assists, going 9-for-13 from the floor. While the Thunder offense rarely runs through the big man, he has seen double-digit shot attempts in each of the […]

Enes Kanter Continues To Produce Off Bench

New York Knicks center Enes Kanter faced off with his old team Wednesday, and while the Knicks fell in defeat, Kanter produced 19 points and five rebounds on 8-for-11 shooting in just 22 minutes. He has been the Knicks’ primary weapon off the bench, and with his minutes capped, Kanter has been able to play […]

Andre Drummond Picks Up Another Double-Double

Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond recorded his fifth straight double-double in Wednesday's win over the Toronto Raptors. Drummond shot just 5-for-15 from the field to finish with 11 points, 14 rebounds, two assists and a block in 35 minutes. Drummond is virtually matchup-proof and can put up numbers against the best team in the league. […]

Al Horford Ties Season Low With 20 Minutes Played

Boston Celtics center Al Horford tied his season low of 20 minutes played during Wednesday night’s win over the Chicago Bulls. Fear not, Horford is still the man in the middle for Boston,as his limited time on the floor Wednesday was a circumstance of the comfortable Celtic lead. He compiled 10 points, eight rebounds, three […]

Wendell Carter Jr. Finishes In Double Figures

Chicago Bulls center Wendell Carter Jr. finished Wednesday’s loss to the Boston Celtics with 11 points and seven rebounds. The Chicago big man had his eight-game streak of finishing in double figures stamped his last time out. He played right at his average of 26 minutes, although the 13 shot attempts in that span are […]

Mitchell Robinson Returns After Rolling Ankle

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (ankle) was temporarily sidelined during Wednesday's game against the Thunder, but he did return to the contest, according to ESPN's Royce Young. Robinson missed a little over two minutes of action in the second quarter after appearing to roll his ankle. Obviously, he is good to go, so that […]

Dewayne Dedmon To Miss Third Straight Game

Atlanta Hawks reserve center Dewayne Dedmon (personal) is still not with the team and he will not suit up against the Nuggets on Thursday. It marks the third straight game that the seven-footer has missed. In the previous games that Dedmon has been out, starter Alex Len has seen an uptick in his minutes. Len, […]

Serge Ibaka A Late Scratch Wednesday Night

Toronto Raptors forward/center Serge Ibaka (knee) is a late scratch from Wednesday night's contest against the Detroit Pistons. Ibaka was reported to be dealing with some knee soreness and will get the day off. In Ibaka's absence, Jonas Valanciunas will start and get most of the minutes at the five. Valanciunas should be a popular […]

Alex Cora Receives One-Year Extension

The Boston Red Sox signed manager Alex Cora to a one-year contract extension through the 2021 season. The deal includes a team option for the 2022 season. Cora more than deserved it after leading the team to 108 wins in the regular season and a World Series title in his first year at the helm. […]

Jarrett Allen Remains Out With Illness

Brooklyn Nets center Jarrett Allen (illness) will remain out Wednesday night against the Miami Heat. Allen missed Monday's contest with the illness and still feels too under the weather to return to game action. In Allen's absence, Rondae Hollis-Jefferson will likely remain the starting five as the Nets go small ball. Ed Davis will also […]

Jarrett Allen is Questionable on Wednesday

Brooklyn Nets center Jarrett Allen (illness) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Miami Heat. Allen missed Monday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Rondae Hollis-Jefferson drew the start at center with Ed Davis seeing extended playing time. That will likely be the Nets plan once again if Allen is unable to play. Fantasy owners should […]

Joe Thornton Scores 400th NHL Goal

San Jose Sharks center Joe Thornton picked up the 400th goal of his NHL career during a 5-4 win over the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night. His tally was the eventual game-winner. Thornton is a surefire Hall-of-Famer that has been a fantasy godsend over the course of his career. With that in mind, at age […]

Tyson Chandler Isn't Interested in Starting Spot

Los Angeles Lakers center Tyson Chandler reportedly isn't interested in taking over the starting center spot. "It's not about me and him. I not here to take anybody's job," said Chandler. Lakers starting center JaVale McGee didn't seem excited when discussing the addition of Chandler. However, Chandler is saying the right things and it appears […]

Joe Pavelski Scores Twice In Win Over Predators

San Jose Sharks center Joe Pavelski picked up two goals during a wild 5-4 win over the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night. Pavelski has 12 points through his first 19 games of the season. The veteran forward is as consistent as they come from a fantasy perspective. He has averaged 72 points over the past […]

Adrian Kempe Scores Kings Only Goal Versus Leafs

Los Angeles Kings center Adrian Kempe picked up his second goal of the season during a 5-1 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night. Kempe has three points in 17 games this season. Aside from a select few players, the Kings are a fantasy nightmare. They are the lowest-scoring team in the league […]

Nikola Jokic Records Double-Double Against Rockets

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic scored 14 points on 6-for-14 shooting in Tuesday's loss to Houston. He also grabbed 12 rebounds and added in seven assists and a pair of steals. Jokic continues to have an effective season for fantasy owners, and should be in a good position for success on Thursday against a Hawks […]

Nazem Kadri Rips Two Power-Play Goals On Tuesday

Toronto Maple Leafs center Nazem Kadri scored twice on the power play during a 5-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday night. Kadri has seen an increased role with Auston Matthews (shoulder) out of commission. He has exploded for six goals and two assists in the eight games Matthews has been absent. Kadri […]

RotoBaller NBA Recap: Addition By Subtraction

We've all heard the phrase, "addition by subtraction" - a phrase which, by definition, is impossible to comprehend. I mean, how can you complete the process of adding something to something else while taking one number or amount away from another? It makes no sense. Unless, of course, you're the Cleveland Cavaliers, Houston Rockets, or Golden State […]