Phillies Avoid Arbitration With Cameron Rupp

The Philadelphia Phillies avoided salary arbitration with catcher Cameron Rupp by agreeing to a one-year, $2.05 million deal, according to a source. The right-handed hitting Rupp batted only .236 in 2017 but managed 14 home runs and 34 RBI in 88 games as a part-timer in Philly. He'll likely split time behind the plate in […]

Julius Randle Lets Loose, Drops 22 Points

Los Angeles Lakers power forward Julius Randle played with aggression Tuesday night with a 22-point,14-board, six-assist performance in a 99-86 win over the Kings. It marks the third straight game with double figures in points, and he is now averaging 15.2 points and 10.0 boards over the last five games. It's no secret the Lakers […]

Serge Ibaka Gets Ejected After Third-Quarter Fight

Toronto Raptors power forward/center Serge Ibaka got into a mild scuffle with former Raptor James Johnson on Tuesday after he shoved the Heat forward, resulting in punches thrown from both sides. Both players were given technical fouls and ejected from the contest. Ibaka finished with a serviceable stat line considering, putting up 11 points, five […]

Jonas Valanciunas has a Night to Forget on Tuesday

Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas had an underwhelming performance on Tuesday after back-to-back double-doubles in his last two games. Valanciunas scored a lousy eight points to go along with a mere three rebounds in his 20 minutes of action against the Heat. Luckily for his owners, JV made his line somewhat acceptable with his two […]

Marreese Speights Gets A Double-Double In A Losing Effort

Orlando Magic forward/center Marreese Speights scored 13 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in a loss to Dallas on Tuesday. It's his first double-double of the season. Orlando was up five at halftime before giving up 39 in the third quarter, allowing Dallas to shoot 69 percent in the second half to lose by 15. Speights played […]

Steven Adams Continues Efficient Shooting

Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams played well Tuesday night against the Portland Trail Blazers. Adams scored 16 points, going 6-for-8 from the floor, and made all four free throw attempts. The Thunder center also pulled down six boards in the game Tuesday night. This was his ninth game in the last 11 where Adams shot a […]

Jusuf Nurkic Shines on Tuesday

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic had a strong performance Tuesday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Nurkic scored 20 points, going 8-for-15 from the floor and hiting 4-of-5 from the free thrown line in addition to eight rebounds. Nurkic has been shooting the ball better as of late, shooting 54 percent over the past […]

Bam Adebayo Has Monster Line off the Bench

Miami Heat forward/center Bam Adebayo could not be stopped in Tuesday night's win against the Toronto Raptors. Adebayo came off the bench to post 16 points on 8-for-14 shooting to go along with 15 rebounds, three assists and five blocks in 33 minutes. Along with all of Miami's injuries, forward James Johnson got ejected in […]

Myles Turner is Questionable on Wednesday

Indiana Pacers forward/center Myles Turner (elbow) is considered questionable to play against the Miami Heat on Wednesday. Turner injured his elbow on a dunk in Monday's contest and is now dealing with some soreness. Head coach Nate McMillan said that if Turner is ruled out on Wednesday, Domantas Sabonis (wrist) would likely draw the start. […]

Derrick Favors Probable Versus Wizards

Utah Jazz forward/center Derrick Favors (ankle) is probable for Wednesday's contest against the Washington Wizards. It's odd to see Favors pop up on the injury report with an ankle injury. It didn't appear to be an issue in Sunday's loss to the Heat. Favors played 32 minutes, scoring 11 points with 10 rebounds. It's likely […]

Anthony Davis Doubtful for Wednesday

New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Anthony Davis (ankle) is doubtful to play against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday. Head coach Alvin Gentry said there is a "good chance" that Davis doesn't suit up against Memphis after suffering an injury Monday. Davis limped to the locker room and was shortly ruled out during Monday's win over Detroit. […]

Willie Cauley-Stein Plays Well Against San Antonio

Sacramento Kings center Willie Cauley-Stein played well against the Spurs on Monday. Cauley-Stein played 30 minutes on the night and scored 22 points. He was efficient from the field, shooting 8-for-12, and got it done from the free throw line, finishing 6-of-8. He also pulled down nine boards, barely missing a double-double, but overall this […]

Al Horford Says He'll Play Thursday

Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford (knee) said he'll be able to play Thursday against the Philadelphia 76ers. Horford was unable to play on Saturday against the Brooklyn Nets due to knee soreness. The good news is Horford was able to get through full practice on Tuesday and is on track to return on Thursday. He's […]

Nikola Jokic Records Triple-Double Against Warriors

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic had a triple-double performance against the Golden State Warriors on Monday night. He scored 22 points on an efficient 9-for-16 shooting, to go along with 12 rebounds, 11 assists, three steals, one three-pointer, and one block in 38 minutes. Jokic came out of the gates firing, scoring nine of his […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (1/9/18): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

It's a small slate as usual this Tuesday, but that doesn't mean there isn't plenty to discuss. Based on early injury news, Shabazz Napier is an easy option to lock in at point guard. From there, a decision has to be made on Russell Westbrook. I lean away from playing him based on his price, […]

Domantas Sabonis Has Double-Double in Win

Indiana Pacers forward/center Domantas Sabonis recorded a double-double Monday night, finishing with 17 points on 8-for-12 shooting from the field and 10 rebounds in the win against the Milwaukee Bucks. The emerging sophomore is averaging 21 points on 73 percent shooting in the last three games. He is the only serviceable big man in the […]

Myles Turner Plays Well for the Second Straight Game

Indiana Pacers forward/center Myles Turner had an efficient shooting night, scoring 15 points on 7-for-10 shooting from the field, in the win against the Milwaukee Bucks. He was also impressive on the defensive end, chipping in two steals and three blocks. The only downside is Turner has played under 30 minutes for six out of […]

Jarrett Allen Looks Good Against Toronto

Brooklyn Nets center/power forward Jarrett Allen had some impressive moments on Monday, including some highlight-reel dunks on the Raptors front court. Allen finished with a perfect 14 points (5-for-5) while adding five rebounds in his 18 minutes. His fantasy appeal will be limited this season, but the young athletic big is showing some great signs […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Efficient on Monday

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns was highly productive on Monday against the Cavs. Towns scored 19 points, going 8-for-11 from the field. He also had 12 rebounds and four assists to round out the performance against the Cavaliers. The game on Monday night was the 34th double-double in just 42 games for Towns this season. […]

Serge Ibaka Shows Some Defensive Heroics in Overtime Win

Toronto Raptors power forward/center Serge Ibaka was one of three Raptors to go home with a double-double on Monday, as he scored 11 points with 12 rebounds against the Nets. The real story, though, is Ibaka's game-saving defensive efforts, as he came up with a huge block on guard Spencer Dinwiddie in the clutch. Iblocka […]

Jonas Valanciunas One-Ups Previous Double-Double

Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas had another standout performance on Monday against the Nets. Valanciunas is coming off of a 20-point, 13-rebound night against Milwaukee on Friday but managed to improve on that in this one. JV finished with 21 points on a nice 9-for-15 shooting, all while matching his rebounding total from his last […]

Zach Randolph is Probable on Monday

Sacramento Kings forward/center Zach Randolph (mouth) is listed as probable to play against the San Antonio Spurs on Monday. Randolph was forced to miss Saturday's game against the Denver Nuggets after undergoing oral surgery. It's expected to just be a one-game absence for Randolph, and he should be back in the lineup Monday. Either Skal […]

Andre Drummond Probable on Monday

Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (ribs) is probable to play against the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday. He went through shootaround and is on track to play on Monday. If Drummond plays, Boban Marjanovic and Eric Moreland will lose basically all their value. Drummond is going to be a risky DFS option, though, and if […]

Julius Randle Narrowly Misses Double-Double

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Julius Randle narrowly missed acquiring a double-double on Sunday. Randle scored 15 points on 4-for-11 from the field. Though his shooting numbers from the floor weren't anything to write home about, he made up for it on the free throw line, sinking 7-for-8 as well as grabbing nine boards in the […]

NBA Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Week 13 and Buy/Sell

Week 12 is in the books and we're flying into Week 13. For most, fantasy playoffs are a lock, while others are still trying to figure out ways to improve their squad. Our staff at RotoBaller has great insight and daily columns how to improve your squad and tips to make your team successful, be […]

Brook Lopez Scores Only Eight Points On Sunday

Los Angeles Lakers center Brook Lopez scored only eight points in Sunday's win over Atlanta. Lopez shot a horrific 3-for-10 against the Hawks and was equally as unimpressive from deep, going only 2-for-7 on the night. Though he only grabbed three boards, he made up for it defensively by accumulating four steals despite only playing […]

Steven Adams Doesn't Clean The Glass

Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams did some good things Sunday night against the Phoenix Suns but also underperformed in another category. Adams scored 18 points, shooting 9-for-11 from the floor. Adams also added five rebounds and three blocks in the contest Sunday night. In the three games played this January including the one Sunday […]

Enes Kanter Racks up 18 Rebounds in Win

New York Knicks center Enes Kanter was a machine on the glass on Sunday, picking up a game-high 18 boards in the process. Kanter had a great game against the Mavs despite his four turnovers and scored 13 points in his 25 minutes as well. The Turkish big man also came away with a steal […]

Kyle O'Quinn Puts up Another Impressive Double-Double

New York Knicks center/power forward Kyle O'Quinn was highly effective in Dallas, scoring a super efficient 15 points on a near perfect 6-for-7 shooting. O'Quinn and his teammate Enes Kanter were dominating the paint in this one and O'Quinn pulled down 11 boards in his 22 minutes. He also chipped in with one steal and […]

James Johnson Posts Double-Double Off The Bench

Miami Heat forward James Johnson recorded his third double-double this season Sunday against the Utah Jazz, finishing with 13 points on 6-for-12 shooting and 11 rebounds in 27 minutes. Johnson is an integral part of Miami's lineup and has now played at least 24 minutes in the three games since returning from an ankle injury. […]