Onyeka Okongwu Will Play Wednesday

Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu (hamstring) is available to play Wednesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Okongwu missed one game due to hamstring soreness but will return to his normal bench role on Wednesday. Okongwu figures to split the center minutes with Clint Capela while Jalen Johnson and AJ Griffin should see a slight decrease […]

Joel Embiid Available Against Nets

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (foot) is available to play Wednesday against the Brooklyn Nets. Embiid was a game-time decision with foot soreness after missing their last game and not doing much at Tuesday's practice. Embiid should see his normal role Wednesday, but fantasy managers can expect some days off in the future given Embiid's […]

Nikola Jokic Ruled Out Wednesday

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (hamstring) will not play Wednesday against the Milwaukee Bucks. The Nuggets are sitting most of their starters on the second leg of a back-to-back and Jokic just came back from a few game absence. There is no indication Jokic reaggravated his hamstring injury and is likely just getting a rest […]

Joel Embiid Trending Towards Game-Time Decision

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (foot) is listed as questionable to play Wednesday against the Brooklyn Nets, but is trending towards being a game-time decision. Embiid is expected to go through pregame warmups before a decision is made on his game status. If Embiid misses another game, Montrezl Harrell will likely get another spot start […]

Nikola Jokic Questionable For Wednesday's Game

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (hamstring) has once again landed on the injury report and is considered questionable for Wednesday's matchup against Milwaukee. The reigning MVP is having trouble with his left hamstring, and he has already been forced to miss two of the last three games. Jokic was back from a two-game absence Tuesday […]

Bam Adebayo Posts Big Game In Win Over Celtics

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo turned in one of his best games of the season with Jimmy Butler (back) sidelined. During the three-point win over the Boston Celtics, the 25-year-old Kentucky product posted 30 points, 15 rebounds, one assist, two steals, and one block on 12-for-22 shooting and the eventual game-winning jumper at the end […]

Anthony Davis Expected To Return On Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (foot) was originally set to be re-evaluated on Wednesday morning, but now it seems as though the expectation is that he will be back in the lineup on a minutes restriction barring any unforeseen setbacks. Reports have said he will likely only play around 20-to-24 minutes in his first […]

DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/25/23): NBA DFS Lineups

We have our typical big Wednesday night slate on tap, as 10 games are on the docket. There are several big-name matchups on tap, including a Nets-76ers battle in Philly and a Nuggets-Bucks interconference showdown that could prove to be a Finals preview. Not only do the spreads portend a competitive night -- all but […]

Anze Kopitar Hits Two Goals Against Philadelphia

Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar took care of half the goals in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime victory against Philadelphia. He had a couple of first-period goals, including a power-play marker. The Kings captain was hungry for a hat trick as well and eventually finished with a game-high seven shots on goal. Through 50 games, Kopitar […]

Rudy Gobert Questionable Against New Orleans

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (groin) is questionable for Wednesday's contest against the New Orleans Pelicans. The 30-year-old missed three games because of a groin injury before returning on Monday versus the Houston Rockets, finishing with 16 rebounds, 15 points, and four blocks. However, with Minnesota drawing a back-to-back after the meeting with the Pels, […]

Onyeka Okongwu Uncertain For Wednesday's Game

Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu (hamstring) is questionable for Wednesday's game against OKC. The 22-year-old didn't suit up for Monday's contest in Chicago because of hamstring tightness, allowing Clint Capela to go for 16 points, 12 rebounds, two blocks, and two steals in 36 minutes of work. That said, with Capela healthy, he'll likely remain […]

Steven Adams Out At Least Three Weeks

Memphis Grizzlies center Steven Adams (knee) is expected to be sidelined three-to-five weeks. The veteran has missed the last two games with knee soreness. However, his condition is much worse, as he was diagnosed with a PCL sprain. Adams has played well this season, averaging a career-high 11.5 rebounds to go along with 8.6 points […]

Anthony Davis To Be Re-Evaluated Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (foot) is scheduled to be re-evaluated Wednesday morning. Head coach Darvin Ham stated that Davis had another good day in practice and is on his way to recovery. The Lakers play Wednesday night and there is a chance Davis could be available if all goes well. If Davis is […]

Deandre Ayton Officially Out Against Charlotte

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (illness) will sit out Tuesday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. Ayton was listed as doubtful to play in this one so this should not come as a surprise. Ayton will miss his third straight game due to the illness and people are speculating trade rumors with the trade deadline looming. […]

Nikola Jokic Available Tuesday Against New Orleans

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (hamstring) is available to play Tuesday against the New Orleans Pelicans. Jokic will make his return from a two-game absence due to hamstring tightness and should not have any major restrictions. Zeke Nnaji played well in Jokic's absence, but will head back to the bench in a limited role. The […]

Nikola Jokic Trending Towards Playing Tuesday

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (hamstring) is questionable to play Tuesday against the New Orleans Pelicans, but is now "trending towards probable," per head coach Michael Malone. Jokic continues to deal with some tightness in his hamstring, but he appears on track to play on Tuesday. If Jokic is available, Zeke Nnaji would move back […]

Zion Williamson Making Progress

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (hamstring) will be re-evaluated in two weeks. Williamson has been out for the past two and a half weeks with a right hamstring strain and will be sidelined for at least two more weeks. However, it appears Williamson is making progress in his lengthy return. Naji Marshall should continue […]

T.J. Oshie Unavailable Tuesday

Washington Capitals forward T.J. Oshie (personal) won't be in the lineup Tuesday versus Colorado. He has left the team's three-game road trip to attend the birth of his child. The veteran should be back for the next game when the Capitals are back home for a contest versus Pittsburgh on Thursday. Oshie is having a […]

Joel Embiid Considered Day-To-Day

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (foot) was considered to be "day-to-day" by head coach Doc Rivers on Tuesday. He was unable to practice but was seen getting some extra work in with assistant coach Sam Cassell. His official injury status is questionable ahead of their Wednesday night game against the Brooklyn Nets. Fantasy managers should […]

Deandre Ayton Doubtful To Suit Up On Tuesday

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (illness) did receive a slight upgrade as he was originally listed as out for the Tuesday night contest against the Charlotte Hornets. With that being said, not a lot of players end up seeing the court after receiving a doubtful tag. Ayton has missed the team's last two games and […]

Al Horford Set To Miss Tuesday's Action

Boston Celtics center Al Horford (back) will get some rest against the Miami Heat on Tuesday as he's dealing with some back stiffness after a disappointing loss to the Orlando Magic on Monday. The 36-year-old hasn't played back-to-backs all season so he was bound to miss one of these games. While he's sidelined, Robert Williams […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/24/23): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

Happy Tuesday RotoBallers! Tonight we've got a solid 7-game slate, headlined by the TNT doubleheader. 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 […]

Fantasy Basketball Injury Updates for Week 15 - Kristaps Porzingis, Kevin Porter Jr, Mitchell Robinson

Welcome back RotoBallers! I'm here to help you stay up to date on injury news, and how it impacts your teams in case you had a busy weekend and couldn't keep track of everything. January is winding down! I'm doing this midday on Monday for release Tuesday morning, so any news that drops on Monday […]

Domantas Sabonis Posts Another Triple-Double

Sacramento Kings forward/center Domantas Sabonis was back in triple-double form on Monday against Memphis, notching 14 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists in a 133-100 win. He almost made in an unwanted quadruple-double as well by matching a career high with eight turnovers. Sabonis notched his points with 7-for-13 shooting and has now registered three […]

Rudy Gobert Returns With A Nice Double-Double

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert ended a three-game absence with a 15-point, 16-rebound double-double in Monday's 119-114 loss to Houston. He also had four blocks and one assist in 36 minutes on the court, shooting 5-for-8 from the field and 5-for-7 at the charity stripe. The French giant is now averaging 15.8 points and 14.3 […]

Jalen Duren Impresses As Starter

Detroit Pistons forward/center Jalen Duren logged his 18th start of the campaign Monday against Milwaukee and did very well, notching a double-double with 23 points and 15 rebounds, while contributing with two steals and two blocks on the defensive end. In 31 minutes on the floor, Duren added one assist and shot 9-for-13 from the […]

NBA DFS Prop Picks for PrizePicks: Tuesday, January 24th

The 2022-2023 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, […]

Tage Thompson Dishes Out Two Assists

Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson extended his point streak to four games with a pair of assists Monday versus Dallas. He helped Victor Olofsson to score early in the third period and set up Owen Power when he made it 3-2 in overtime with his first goal of the season. Thompson has wowed with his […]

Batted Ball Distribution: Using Sabermetrics for 2023 Fantasy Baseball

Fly balls can turn into home runs. Ground balls never do. It would seem as though fantasy baseball owners want their batters to hit nothing but flies, yet this is not always the case. Why would this be? The answer, of course, comes down to batted ball distribution and how batters make contact. The league […]

Sam Bennett Hurt Again

Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett couldn't make it to the end of the game Monday versus the Rangers after sustaining an undisclosed injury. He was hurt near the end of the first period when Bennett crashed into the half-boards by Florida's bench. The 26-year-old managed to return to action in the second period but sat […]