DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/3/24): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

The first Wednesday of the new calendar year brings us a massive mid-week slate that gives us no shortage of options when building lineups for either tournaments or cash games. And with this many games, the good news is that there are plenty of smaller slates throughout the night on both DraftKings and FanDuel for […]

Diamondbacks, Tucker Barnhart Agree To Minor-League Deal

The Arizona Diamondbacks and free-agent catcher Tucker Barnhart agreed to a minor-league contract Tuesday that includes an invite to spring training, per FanSided's Robert Murray. The 32-year-old veteran slashed just .202/.285/.257 with one home run and nine RBI in 123 plate appearances last season with the Cubs. However, Barnhart brings defensive prowess with him, having […]

Mark Williams Unavailable On Tuesday

Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams (back) has been ruled out ahead of Tuesday's game against the Sacramento Kings. Williams has missed over 10 games in a row due to a lower back contusion. It's uncertain when Williams will get back on the court, but for now fantasy managers should continue to consider him as day-to-day. […]

Ross Colton Considered Probable Tuesday

Colorado Avalanche forward Ross Colton (leg) looks ready to return to the lineup on Tuesday versus the Islanders, as head coach Jared Bednar considers him probable for the game. The 27-year-old has missed a pair of contests with a leg injury. Colton has had a decent debut campaign in Denver, recording 17 points (eight goals, […]

Austin Wynns Designated For Assignment

To make room on the 40-man roster for recent free-agent signing Frankie Montas, the Cincinnati Reds designated catcher Austin Wynns for assignment on Tuesday. Wynns signed a one-year, $950,000 with the Reds in December as catching depth. If the 33-year-old backstop clears waivers, he'll likely return to the Giants and try to earn a roster […]

Fantasy Basketball Injury Updates for Week 11 - Jimmy Butler, Dillon Brooks, Zach Collins

Welcome back, RotoBallers! I hope everyone had a great holiday season and New Year! 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 Monday night won't be covered. I'll just cover […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/2/24): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

Happy New Year, RotoBallers! Tonight we've got a six-game slate with plenty of decisions to be made. 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 […]

Sean Kuraly Out For Two Weeks

Columbus Blue Jackets center Sean Kuraly (abdomen) will likely miss two weeks of action. He has already been unavailable for three games after needing hospitalization following an incident in a clash with the Maple Leafs on Dec. 23. Kuraly had the butt end of the stick jam into his abdomen, and he collapsed behind the […]

Joel Embiid To Play On Tuesday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (ankle) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Tuesday's game against the Chicago Bulls. The superstar big man has missed each of the last four games due to a right ankle sprain. Luckily, it appears the reigning MVP is ready to get back on the court. There is […]

Luis Campusano To Take Over As Primary Catcher

San Diego Padres catcher Luis Campusano is poised to take over as the team's primary catcher in 2024. However, the 25-year-old backstop needs to stay healthy after being limited to 49 games in 2023. Campusano had an .847 OPS in his 49 games. No other Padres catcher has had an .800 OPS over at least […]

Mark Williams Out Again On Monday

Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams (back) won't return for Monday's meeting with the Denver Nuggets. The 22-year-old hasn't played in weeks because of a back issue. At this rate, nobody can say when he'll be back on the court. However, until then, Nick Richards will continue to handle things underneath the rim. Richards has averaged […]

Nathan MacKinnon Sets New Franchise Record For Most Points In A Month

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon grabbed a new record to his name on Sunday with a two-assist effort in a 3-1 victory over San Jose. He finished December with 29 points (11 goals, 18 assists) in 15 games, which is the highest-scoring total a player has ever managed in a single month with the franchise. […]

Tyler Johnson Out For "A Little Time"

Chicago Blackhawks forward Tyler Johnson is set to miss time with an undisclosed injury. He was hurt on Sunday versus Dallas, and Blackhawks head coach Luke Richardson doesn't expect to have him available for the upcoming games. "He'll be probably out for a little time," Richardson said. "But it's just so quick on the road […]

Mark Williams Likely To Remain Sidelined Monday

Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams (back) is unlikely to return to action in Monday's meeting with Denver. He's again listed as doubtful on the injury report. A lower back contusion has kept Williams on the sidelines for 10 games, and the Hornets have no reason to rush him back with the season going nowhere. Nick […]

Jabari Smith Jr. Considered Questionable Monday

Houston Rockets forward/center Jabari Smith Jr. (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Monday's meeting with Detroit. Smith Jr. missed his first game of the season Friday versus Philadelphia due to a left ankle sprain. It looks like his absence could be limited to only one game, but it's not fully certain Smith Jr. can […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/1/24): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

There will be no shortage of action on the first day of 2024 with the NBA set to play four games. One matchup does have an early start time, so we’ll focus on the seven-game evening slate. There are several injuries to make note of. Players who have already been ruled out include Jimmy Butler […]

Casey Cizikas A Game-Time Call Sunday

New York Islanders center Casey Cizikas (illness) is regarded as a game-time decision for Sunday's battle with the Penguins. Cizikas wasn't available for Friday's clash with Washington due to an illness but could be back in action for the final game of 2023. The 32-year-old is on a six-game scoring drought but has made a […]

Zach Collins Out On Sunday With An Ankle Injury

San Antonio Spurs forward/center Zach Collins (ankle) won't play on Sunday against Boston. With Victor Wembanyama resting on Friday night against the Spurs, Collins got more work. He scored 17 points in that one. Unfortunately, Collins only lasted 18 minutes before exiting with a sprained right ankle. The Spurs also could be without Keldon Johnson […]

Nicolas Claxton Expected To Play Against OKC

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (illness) is expected to suit up on Sunday versus OKC. He's under the weather. However, it seems he's feeling better, or at least well enough to play. At any rate, the 24-year-old has played well this season, averaging 11.6 points, 9.6 rebounds, and 2.5 blocks. He's also shooting a career-high […]

Onyeka Okongwu Won't Play On Sunday

Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu (illness) is out on Sunday versus the Wizards. He was listed as doubtful, so his absence against Washington isn't a surprise by any means. At any rate, Clint Capela will likely handle more minutes underneath the basket. But Bruno Fernando could get involved, although he's a shaky fantasy option in […]

The Cut List - Who To Drop for Fantasy Basketball Week 10

Happy holidays and new year, RotoBallers! We're back to our regularly scheduled programming this week before the calendar turns over to 2024. We've seen a lot of great basketball so far this season and also a 28-game losing streak finally come to an end. The good news is that there's even more in store for […]

DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (12/31/23): NBA DFS Lineups

It's a Sunday in the NBA, we have a solid five-game slate to break down. I hope you all had a fantastic 2023, and let's head into 2024 with a massive win and get our bankrolls prepared for the next 366 (happy leap year!) days. We have just one team on a back-to-back tonight: the […]

Knicks Acquire Precious Achiuwa From Toronto

The Knicks acquired forward/center Precious Achiuwa from the Raptors on Saturday as part of the deal that resulted in the exchange of OG Anunoby, Immanuel Quickley, and RJ Barrett. Without question, Achiuwa has had flashes of production over the years. He averaged 9.2 points and 6.0 rebounds last season. However, he was much more productive […]

Roope Hintz Nets Fourth Career Hat Trick

Dallas Mavericks center Roope Hintz potted his fourth career hat trick in Friday's matchup against Chicago, lifting the team to a 5-4 overtime victory. He became the fifth player in franchise history to complete a hat trick in overtime. Hintz started the damage with a power-play marker in the first period and scored in an […]

Jean-Gabriel Pageau Explodes For Four Points

New York Islanders center Jean-Gabriel Pageau tied his career high with four points in Friday's 5-1 win over Washington. He ended a three-game scoreless spell by posting two goals and two assists. Pageau isn't a regular scorer, but he's provided decent production all season from a third-line role. In 35 outings, the 31-year-old has contributed […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (12/30/23): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

We're back to the typical light schedule in the NBA this Saturday, with four games on the main slate and two games being played prior. Thankfully, we have two favorable game environments to exploit in the Knicks-Pacers and Mavericks-Warriors games. The 76ers-Bulls and Lakers-Timberwolves showdowns project as pace-down, grind-it-out affairs, but we'll need to consider […]

Deandre Ayton Ruled Out Versus The Spurs

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (knee) remains out for Friday's matchup with the Spurs. He's dealing with right knee Tendinitis, forcing him to miss the Blazers' previous three games. That said, it's anyone's guess when he'll be back. But until Ayton returns, others will need to step up. Duop Reath (back) had been filling […]

Al Horford Getting A Rest Day On Friday

Boston Celtics center Al Horford (rest) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Toronto Raptors as he gets a rest day for the second game of a back-to-back. The 37-year-old hasn't been playing both games of back-to-backs to make sure he's as fresh as can be come playoff time. For Friday's game, the […]

Mark Williams Considered Doubtful Again On Friday

Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams (back) continues to struggle with a lower back contusion. He's been listed as doubtful over the last handful of games and each time he was downgraded to out. He hasn't played since December 8 and this will likely be his tenth consecutive game missed. Nick Richards will remain in the […]

Victor Wembanyama Taking The Night Off On Friday

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (rest) is being told by the team's training staff to take the night off and protect the ankle that he hurt earlier in the week. According to Andrew Lopez of ESPN, this was a team decision to rest him in this game because Wembanyama has expressed that if it […]