Myles Turner Has A Big Impact At Both Ends Sunday

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner led all scorers with 29 points and had four blocks in Sunday's 116-111 win over Charlotte. He shot 10-for-16 from the field and 8-for-10 at the charity stripe with a 1-3 effort from deep, capping off the big performance with a spectacular block on a Mason Plumlee dunk attempt 12 […]

Bam Adebayo Doesn't Think Hand Injury Is Serious

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo missed the end of Sunday's big matchup against Brooklyn with a hand injury, but he doesn't believe that it will keep him out for long. The 2020 All-Star was taken out of the game five minutes from the end of regulation, and he could only watch as the team suffered […]

Bol Bol Ruled Out On Monday Against Sacramento

Orlando Magic center Bol Bol (health and safety protocols) will miss another game on Monday against the Sacramento Kings as he's still in the health and safety protocols. He entered the protocols back on January 4th and will miss his fourth consecutive game. While he's out, Moritz Wagner will see some more time off of […]

Naz Reid Will Play Sunday Night

Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (back) is available to play Sunday against the Houston Rockets. Reid missed two games due to a back injury before returning Friday, but only logged nine minutes as his back flared up. Reid was questionable for Sunday but got the go ahead from the training staff to play. There is […]

Jalen Duren Won't Play Against 76ers

Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. The rookie big man is dealing with right ankle soreness, so the Pistons are going to be cautious with him. His absence should open up more playing time for Saddiq Bey and Isaiah Stewart on Sunday. Both players […]

Montrezl Harrell Starts On Sunday

Philadelphia 76ers center Montrezl Harrell will move into the starting five for Sunday's game against the Detroit Pistons. The Sixers will be without superstar big man Joel Embiid (foot) for this contest. This doesn't appear to be serious injury, but the Sixers want to be cautious with Embiid. Harrell is averaging 18 points per game […]

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 13 Include Montrezl Harrell, Victor Oladipo, Dennis Schroder, Naji Marshall

Welcome back to RotoBaller's weekly fantasy basketball waiver wire column and schedule breakdown. How's this season going for you? Need some help with your team? Let's get you some! The NBA season just keeps on chugging alone, and so does the fantasy basketball season. If you need to bolster your roster or turn around a […]

Mason Plumlee (C, CHA) - Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 13

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 45% of leagues ANALYSIS: We had a scare to close the 2022 calendar year in fear of losing Mason Plumlee, but it was all just a mirage. I'm talking, of course, about the lack of double-double outings put up by Plumlee between Dec. 16 and Dec. 26 […]

DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/8/23): NBA DFS Lineups

We have a six-game slate on tap in the NBA tonight, which is typically my favorite sweet spot of games on a slate. However, this is shaping up to be one of the trickier slates this season, as we have a handful of stars and a group of important rotational pieces with questionable injury designations. […]

Daniel Gafford (C, WAS) - Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 13

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 8% of leagues ANALYSIS: While Daniel Gafford scared every living (Wizards) soul last Tuesday by leaving the game against the Bucks early with an apparent shoulder injury, he returned without any visible issue on Friday against OKC and had the game you would have expected from […]

Clint Capela Still Out On Sunday

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (calf) won't play on Sunday versus the Los Angeles Clippers, marking his seventh straight absence. The 28-year-old was initially expected to miss up to two weeks because of a calf strain, which puts him in line to at least have a shot at playing on Wednesday against Milwaukee. However, it […]

Onyeka Okongwu (C, ATL) - Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 13

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 19% of leagues ANALYSIS: If only for next week, Onyeka Okongwu should be prioritized in nearly all leagues. I'm knocking him down to just 12-teamers for the simple fact that Atlanta's starting C Clint Capela is expected back midweek, cutting down OO's upside a bit. Okongwu […]

Kevon Looney (C, GSW) - Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 13

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 16% of leagues ANALYSIS: I have been fading Kevon Looney for a while now. Not anymore, though. Looney might be one of those super-particular, special types of players in the NBA and the fantasy realm, but he's doing more than enough to consider adding and playing […]

Thomas Bryant (C, LAL) - Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 13

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 27% of leagues ANALYSIS: The Lakers won't have Anthony Davis back and playing for at least two more weeks, judging by the latest updates on his recovery. They might not really need him, or at least not in the role he freed upon getting injured. The main […]

Tim Stutzle Maintains Hot Form With A Four-Point Effort

Ottawa Senators forward Tim Stutzle continued to crush it against Seattle on Saturday, scoring his second career hat trick and picking up an assist in an 8-4 loss. He has now posted 12 points in seven games since returning from a shoulder injury. Health issues try to hold Stutzle back, but he is now the […]

Thomas Bryant Has A Big Game Against The Kings

Los Angeles Lakers center Thomas Bryant scored a career-high 29 points and picked up 14 rebounds as the team came away from Sacramento with a 136-134 victory. His work included 10 points in a nerve-wracking fourth quarter where the teams exchanged punches right until the very end. He got his points with a superb 12-for-14 […]

Dewayne Dedmon Likely Good To Go On Sunday

Miami Heat center Dewayne Dedmon (foot) is expected to play against the Nets. The 33-year-old journeyman has averaged only 6.0 points and 3.7 rebounds this season, so it wouldn't be a huge loss for fantasy managers if he doesn't suit up. However, with Bam Adebayo (thigh) questionable, there's a chance Dedmon may see more action. […]

Bam Adebayo Questionable Against The Nets

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (thigh) is questionable for Sunday's bout against the Brooklyn Nets. The 25-year-old had a double-double, two steals, and a block on Friday versus the Suns. However, he popped up on the injury report because of a left posterior thigh bruise. Adebayo will likely do all he can to get out […]

Steven Adams Uncertain For Sunday's Meeting With Utah

Memphis Grizzlies center Steven Adams (illness) is questionable for Sunday's contest against Utah. The veteran isn't feeling well, which could explain his four-point effort in Friday's meeting with Orlando. However, he did log 30 minutes, which is a good sign. Nonetheless, if Adams doesn't play, Xavier Tillman Sr. and Santi Aldama may see a few […]

Jusuf Nurkic Expected To Suit Up On Sunday

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic (illness) is probable for Sunday's meeting in Toronto. The big man has been under the weather of late. However, it didn't stop him from amassing a 19-rebound, 14-point double-double in Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers. Of course, fantasy managers should check Nurkic's official status before opening tip because […]

Jalen Duren Questionable Against Philly

Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's meeting with the 76ers. The rookie is plagued by right ankle soreness. However, he logged 27 minutes on Friday in San Antonio, so even if he misses this one, he'll likely be back for Tuesday's rematch with Philly at home (or soon after). Isaiah Livers […]

Jonas Valanciunas Available On Saturday

New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas (hand) is available for Saturday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. The big man has been cleared for this game despite dealing with a sprained right hand. The expectation is that he'll be in the starting five and could see an expanded role on Saturday. The Pelicans are without Larry […]

Joel Embiid Won't play On Sunday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (foot) won't play on Sunday against Detroit, marking his third consecutive absence. The big man is battling foot soreness, although it doesn't seem to be anything serious, so hopefully, he'll be back for Tuesday's rematch in Philly. In the meantime, Montrezl Harrell or Paul Reed may enter the starting lineup. […]

Jakob Poeltl Out On Saturday Evening

San Antonio Spurs center Jakob Poeltl (Achilles) won't play on Saturday night against the Celtics. The 27-year-old is battling left Achilles bursitis, so Zach Collins will replace him in the starting lineup. Collins has averaged 9.2 points and 6.8 rebounds in six appearances with the first five this season, so he'll draw some interest in […]

Jack Hughes Piles Up Three Points In Saturday's Win

New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes remained red-hot against the Rangers on Saturday, recording three points in a 4-3 overtime victory. He had two goals and a power-play assist as New Jersey managed to turn a 3-1 deficit into a sweet victory. Hughes is currently playing the best hockey of his young career, having produced […]

Tom Wilson, Nicklas Backstrom Set For Season Debuts Sunday

Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (knee) and center Nicklas Backstrom (hip) will be in the lineup for the first time this season when the team hosts Columbus on Sunday. Wilson has had a long road back after tearing his left ACL back in May and Backstrom will be hoping that he finally has hip […]

Jonathan Marchessault Expected Back On Saturday

Vegas Golden Knights forward Jonathan Marchessault (lower body) is expected to return to the lineup for Saturday's clash with Los Angeles. He has missed the last six games with a lower-body injury. He is set to go on the second line to join Reilly Smith and Jack Eichel. Marchessault has enjoyed a decent campaign with […]

Robby Fabbri Rested On Saturday

Detroit Red Wings forward Robby Fabbri will come out of the lineup Saturday versus Toronto. He has only just returned from a knee injury and the team doesn't want to play him in both games during a back-to-back situation. Fabbri played his second game of the season Friday against Florida and scored his first goal […]

Nick Maton, Matt Vierling, Donny Sands Head To Detroit

The Detroit Tigers acquired infielder Nick Maton, outfielder Matt Vierling and catcher Donny Sands from the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday in exchange for reliever Gregory Soto and infielder Kody Clemens. With Soto now in Philly, it will likely be Alex Lange taking over Detroit's primary closing duties in 2023. Maton, a utility infielder who has […]

DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/7/23): NBA DFS Lineups

We're wrapping up the first week of the new year, and daily fantasy basketball contests continue churning. We have a slate full of appealing matchups from a fantasy perspective, led by the Lakers-Kings affair and its substantial 241.5-point implied total. There isn't much injury news to monitor at the moment as we're only working with […]