Evan Rodrigues Matches Career High With Four Points

Florida Panthers forward Evan Rodrigues starred against Dallas on Wednesday, matching his career high in scoring with four points in a 5-4 win. He produced a pair of goals and had two assists, with half of his points coming in the third period when the game was tied at three. Rodrigues has produced some special […]

Joel Embiid Feasts Against The Wizards

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid was back from a two-game absence on Wednesday and made the Washington Wizards look silly with a 50-point performance in a 131-126 win. He logged 38 minutes to prove he's fully recovered from the illness that kept him sidelined for a couple of games, and Embiid added 13 rebounds for […]

2023-24 Fantasy Basketball Week 7 Risers and Fallers

Hello, RotoBallers! Welcome back to the Week 7 edition of my weekly fantasy basketball risers and fallers! This has been an entertaining season so far, and we're done with the season's first quarter. If the first quarter of the season hasn't gone your way in your fantasy leagues, don't lose hope! Making smart decisions in […]

Anthony Davis Probable For Semifinals Action

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (groin/hip) is listed as probable for Thursday's in-season tournament semifinal against New Orleans. He's battling a couple of health issues but hasn't missed any of the last 14 games and likely won't sit out a special clash against his former team either. Davis had a disappointing second half in […]

Jalen Smith Remains Unavailable For Indiana

Indiana Pacers forward/center Jalen Smith (heel/knee) will remain on the shelf as the in-season tournament reaches its conclusion. He has been ruled out for Thursday's semifinal against Milwaukee and won't play in Saturday's potential final either. The 23-year-old has been out for three games already. Even with Smith unavailable, Isaiah Jackson has seen only a […]

Week 7: Dynasty Risers And Fallers For Fantasy Basketball

Here we are, in the thick of the in-season tournament playoffs and crazy schedules that put every single game on two different days of the week. Welcome back to the dynasty corner, RotoBallers! The place where we get to look at players in fantasy basketball the same way that general managers look at prospects and […]

NBA DFS Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - Pelicans vs. Lakers Thursday Night Showdown

Happy Thursday, RotoBallers! Welcome back to our weekly showdown. I feel like we have been here before, we have had the Lakers a lot this season and you would think that means we have their rotation down. With everyone finally healthy, it finally looks like we have a little more straightforward of a slate. At […]

Padres Acquire Michael King, Kyle Higashioka, Others From Yankees

The San Diego Padres officially sent outfielders Juan Soto and Trent Grisham to the New York Yankees in a blockbuster trade on Wednesday in exchange for right-handers Michael King, Drew Thorpe, Jhony Brito, and Randy Vasquez, and catcher Kyle Higashioka. The Padres cleared payroll space and acquired some much-needed pitching help with this massive deal. […]

Deandre Ayton Won't Play On Wednesday

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Golden State Warriors. He was originally listed as doubtful ahead of this game due to a right knee soreness. The Blazers will take the cautious approach here and hold Ayton out here. His absence will result in Duop Reath […]

Nick Richards Starting On Wednesday

Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards will move into the starting five ahead of Wednesday's game against the Chicago Bulls. Big man Mark Williams (back) will sit out this game, so Richards should have a significant role in the rotation. Richards averaged a double-double during nine starts last season. He's well worth a look as a […]

Mark Williams Tagged As Questionable On Wednesday

Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams (back) is currently dealing with a lower back contusion and has been marked as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Chicago Bulls. The seven-footer has been an underrated fantasy asset so far this season as he's averaged a double-double along with 1.2 assists and 1.0 blocks per contest. If he's […]

Bam Adebayo Ruled Out On Wednesday

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (hip) will get the night off on Wednesday to nurse a left hip contusion which has bothered him for a while now. The star center will miss the contest against the Toronto Raptors which means Orlando Robinson will likely remain in the starting lineup while Kevin Love will see some […]

Nathan MacKinnon Extends Scoring Streak With Three-Point Effort

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon continued to rock against the Ducks on Tuesday, factoring in all three goals in a 3-2 win. He scored the team's second goal and became the fifth fastest active player to reach 500 career assists with a pair of helpers. MacKinnon has yet to go scoreless at home this season […]

Tomas Hertl Posts Sixth Career Hat Trick

San Jose Sharks center Tomas Hertl scored his sixth career hat trick as the team battled out only its seventh victory of the season on Tuesday, beating the Islanders 5-4 in overtime. Hertl completed his hat trick late in regulation with two goals that helped San Jose take the game into the extra frame. It's […]

NBA DFS Prop Picks for PrizePicks: Wednesday, December 6

The 2023-2024 NBA season is here, and our friends over at PrizePicks still have a TON of great props we can look to take advantage of. PrizePicks is a great DFS props site where you can choose to select plays in terms of fantasy points or single stats. The goal is to build a 2-player, […]

J.T. Miller Grabs Three Points In Loss Versus New Jersey

Vancouver Canucks forward J.T. Miller led the squad with three points in Tuesday's 6-5 loss to New Jersey. He had a power-play goal in the first period and picked up a pair of assists in the third. This marks Miller's sixth effort with at least three points this season. It's been a fantastic campaign for […]

Jack Hughes Continues Tear Versus Canucks

New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes had his third three-point outing in four games in Tuesday's meeting with his brother Quinn and the Vancouver Canucks. With Luke Hughes also posting a goal, the Devils were able to win a high-scoring affair 6-5. Jack had the most points in the family by logging a goal and […]

Marvin Bagley III Probable For Wednesday

Detroit Pistons forward/center Marvin Bagley III (back) is listed as probable for Wednesday's game against Memphis. The 24-year-old is nursing a lower back problem, but it looks like he will be good to go for the matchup between two struggling teams. However, Bagley III isn't expected to be a major contributor in the contest. He […]

Fantasy Basketball Rotation Watch: Playing Time Updates for Week 7

Welcome back to Rotation Watch, RotoBallers! In this weekly article, we're all about finding those fantasy basketball game-changers. We'll keep a close eye on players who are getting more action on the court because, as savvy fantasy managers, we want our roster stacked with those who are racking up those stats. In the world of […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (12/6/23): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

After back-to-back night of In-Season Tournament quarterfinal-round games, we're set for a conventional and massive 11-game slate Wednesday night. As is always the case on a ledger of this size, there are plenty of options to choose from all across the salary scale, and I'll attempt to narrow down some of the most viable for […]

Martin Maldonado Drawing Interest From Several Teams

Free-agent veteran catcher Martin Maldonado is drawing interest from the Boston Red Sox, San Diego Padres, Miami Marlins, and Chicago White Sox, per the Athletic's Chandler Rome. The 37-year-old spent the last four full seasons with the Astros. However, the team reportedly signed Victor Caratini Tuesday, which would suggest there will not be a reunion […]

Astros Reportedly Sign Victor Caratini To Two-Year Deal

The Houston Astros reportedly signed free-agent catcher Victor Caratini to a two-year, $12 million deal Tuesday, per MLB's Theo DeRosa. The team has not confirmed the deal. The Astros needed a backup catcher to Yainer Diaz with Martin Maldonado also a free agent and will seemingly turn to the 30-year-old Caratini. Caratini served as the […]

Deandre Ayton Unlikely To Play Wednesday

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (knee) is considered as doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Golden State Warriors. The big man continues to deal with right knee soreness, so the Blazers will likely take the cautious approach and hold him out of this game. His absence would result in Duop Reath and Moses Brown […]

Guardians Secure First Overall Pick In Upcoming MLB Draft

The Cleveland Guardians won the MLB Draft Lottery held on Tuesday at the winter meetings in Nashville, Tennessee. It will be the first time the Guardians have selected at the top of the draft, having picked second overall on five occasions. Cleveland had only the ninth-highest chance of winning the No. 1 overall pick at […]

Yankees Among A Dozen Teams Interested In Isiah Kiner-Falefa

Free-agent utility man Isiah Kiner-Falefa is drawing interest from around 12 teams, including the New York Yankees. Interested teams are considering him for a super-utility role or at shortstop/third base. Kiner-Falefa is mostly useful for his defensive versatility and speed in fantasy leagues. He slashed .242/.306/.340 with six home runs, 12 doubles, three triples, 37 […]

Anthony Cirelli Nets Two Goals As Tampa Bay Ends Slide

Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli produced two goals as the team put a stop to a four-game losing streak with a 4-0 victory over Dallas on Monday. He notched the second and fourth goal of the game to reach five markers for the season. Cirelli has improved his strike rate in front of goal […]

Domantas Sabonis In Triple-Double Form On Monday

Sacramento Kings forward/center Domantas Sabonis posted his second triple-double of the season in Monday's 127-117 loss to New Orleans in the in-season tournament quarterfinals. He joined Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic as the only players with more than one triple-double this season by getting 26 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists. Sabonis shot 8-for-12 from […]

Anthony Davis Probable Tuesday

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (groin/hip) is likely to feature against the Suns during Tuesday's in-season tournament play, with the team listing him as probable for the matchup. Davis and the probable tag have gone together like peanut butter and jelly this season, so fantasy managers shouldn't stress too much. On the contrary, Davis […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (12/5/23): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! Tonight we've got the quarterfinals of the In-Season Tournament! These articles focus on the overall best plays, which are typically more suited for cash games. However, some exceptions may apply, depending on the size of the slate. This article will provide you with my daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for DraftKings and […]

Fantasy Basketball Injury Updates for Week 7 - Bam Adebayo, Zach LaVine, Jalen Johnson

Welcome back to another season, RotoBallers! We're into December and starting to get the outline of what this fantasy basketball season holds. I'm here to help you stay up to date on injury news, and how it impacts your teams. I'm writing this on Monday for release Tuesday morning, so any news that drops late […]