Mark Scheifele Leads Jets To Victory

Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele needed five shots to get two goals in Sunday's 3-2 overtime victory at Seattle. He helped the team tie the game at one with a power-play goal before going on to grab the game-winner in the extra frame. Scheifele reached the 10-goal plateau with the effort. Four of the goals […]

Steven Stamkos Hands Out Two Assists

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Steven Stamkos collected two assists as the team crushed Washington 6-3 on Sunday. Both of his assists -- one on the power play -- came in the first period which Tampa won 4-0. The Lightning captain posted an outstanding plus-three rating and even helped out on the defensive side of things […]

DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (11/14/22): NBA DFS Lineups

We're set for a solid seven-game slate Monday night, with some featuring teams that tend to play at accelerated paces facing off against one another. There are some very good options in favorable matchups across each price point on the salary cap at each position, setting up what should be a fun night of lineup […]

Isaiah Hartenstein (C, NYK) - Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 12% of leagues ANALYSIS: The Knicks are your favorite mediocre team, which probably isn't that bad considering the franchise's recent past during the last decade. Everything is pretty much average, but that doesn't mean we can't still find some gems buried in MSG. For example, the freshest-inked […]

Aleksej Pokusevski (PF/C, OKC) - Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 9% of leagues ANALYSIS: When it comes to lowly-rostered players, Aleksej Pokusevski is one of the most efficient and better performers of the bunch. Just looking at guys rostered in fewer than 10% of all ESPN leagues, Poku is one of only four men with 229+ […]

Fantasy Basketball Deeper-League Waiver Wire Adds for Week 5

The deeper a fantasy basketball league, the harder it is to hit a winner with your last few picks. It is also harder to find decent help from the waiver wire if your late-round picks don't do you justice. If you picked up a few stinkers, don't lose hope just yet. I will try to […]

Joel Embiid Posts Monstrous 59-Point Outing Against Jazz

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid posted an absurd career-high game as he led the team to a 105-98 win over the Utah Jazz. The perennial MVP candidate put up 59 points, 11 rebounds, eight assists, seven blocks, and one steal as he shot 19-for-28 overall and 20-for-24 from the free-throw line. Embiid absolutely dominated both […]

Kristaps Porzingis Scores Game-High 25 Points In Win

Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis led all scorers on Sunday en route to a 102-92 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. The Latvian big man registered 25 points, six rebounds, two assists, two steals, and two blocks on 46.7% shooting from the floor and 6-for-10 from three. He's been hovering right around the same averages that […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Has Strong Outing On Sunday

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Karl-Anthony Towns logged a big double-double on the way to a win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday. The veteran big man posted a season-high in points and tied a season-high in rebounds. He finished with 29 points, 13 rebounds, three assists, one steal, and one block while shooting 11-for-16 overall and […]

Joe Pavelski Has Another Multi-Point Performance

Dallas Stars forward Joe Pavelski registered multiple points for the third time in four games as the team crushed Philadelphia 5-1 on Sunday. He scored a power-play goal and had two assists, one of which also came with the man advantage. The veteran did the damage in less than 14 minutes on the ice. Pavelski […]

T.J. Oshie Out For At Least Three More Games

Washington Capitals forward T.J. Oshie (lower body) won't be available for a three-game road trip that starts Sunday in Tampa. He will miss an eighth consecutive game after having suffered a lower-body injury against Nashville on Oct. 29. Washington has been without a number of forwards early in the year, but somehow the team has […]

Jarrett Allen Won't Play Sunday

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 24-year-old big man is dealing with left ankle soreness, so the team will have him sit this game out. His absence should mean that Evan Mobley will shift over to the center spot. Also, Robin Lopez is […]

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5 Include Malik Beasley, Cameron Payne, Aleksej Pokusevski, Jevon Carter

Welcome back to RotoBaller's weekly fantasy basketball waiver wire column and schedule breakdown. How's the start of this season treating your fantasy rosters? Do you already need some help? These recommendations are mainly for 9-cat leagues, but if you play in another format, there's a good chance that the information here can still help you. […]

Bol Bol (PF/C, ORL) - Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 39% of leagues ANALYSIS: I remember when Denver drafted Bol Bol with a late second-round pick. Actually, Miami did but instantly traded him to the Rockies so it's the Nuggets who actually bet on Bol. It looked like an absolute steal considering the giant had been […]

Joel Embiid Crushes The Hawks With 42 Points

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid scored with ease against the Hawks on Saturday, putting up a season-high 42 points in a 121-109 win. He nailed one of his six three-point attempts but shot a solid 14-for-25 overall from the field and had a good 13-for-16 record at the line. Embiid also posted his third consecutive […]

Kristaps Porzingis Returns With A Big Double-Double

Washington Wizards forward/center Kristaps Porzingis returned from a one-game absence Saturday, bagging a 31-point, 10-rebound double-double in a 121-112 win over Utah. He was also able to get two assists and one steal with two blocks and one turnover in 33 minutes. Porzingis hit 4-for-8 from downtown and 12-for-20 overall from the field. He has […]

Mikko Rantanen Puts Together Another Four-Point Performance

Colorado Avalanche forward Mikko Rantanen recorded his second four-point performance in four outings on Saturday, leading the team to a 4-1 victory over Carolina. He iced the game with an empty-net goal after having picked up three assists. Rantanen has managed an incredible 14 points during a five-game scoring streak, moving to 10 goals and […]

Brock Nelson Pots Two Goals In Saturday's Win

New York Islanders center Brock Nelson was a man on a mission against the Blue Jackets on Saturday, leading all skaters with 10 shots on goal and lightning the lamp twice in a 4-3 overtime victory. He bagged a pair of game-tying goals in the second period before Scott Mayfield and Zach Parise took over […]

Steven Adams (C, MEM) - Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 48% of leagues ANALYSIS: There are 14 pure centers (only C-eligible) currently rostered in more leagues than Steven Adams is. Some of those players: Mitchell Robinson, Alperen Sengun, and Jufuf Nurkic just to name a few. Adams, though, has produced fantasy points at a top-20 pace […]

Isaiah Stewart (C, DET) - Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 30% of leagues ANALYSIS: Another week, another post about Beef Stew. I'm starting to lose all hope and die suffering a terrible depression knowing 70% of all ESPN leagues out there still have Isaiah Stewart sitting on their shelves... Stewart, as I'm writing this, is coming off […]

Anthony Davis Probable Against The Brooklyn Nets

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (back) is expected to play on Sunday against Kevin Durant and the Nets. As usual, Davis is on the injury report due to low back tightness. However, this has been the norm for him over the last few weeks, so barring a significant setback, he'll be out there. With […]

Dean Wade Questionable Against Minnesota

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (knee) is questionable for Sunday's meeting with Minnesota. Under normal circumstances, his availability wouldn't mean much for fantasy managers. However, considering Donovan Mitchell (ankle) and Jarrett Allen (ankle) are questionable, Wade could find himself back in the starting lineup. With that said, Kevin Love is still, by far, a better […]

Jarrett Allen Uncertain To Play Against Wolves

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (ankle) may not suit up on Sunday against Minnesota. Allen has a sore left ankle, and considering the Cavs won't play another game until Wednesday, he may sit this one out to get additional rest. Dean Wade (knee) is also questionable, so Kevin Love could thrive with extra minutes. However, […]

Mitchell Robinson Out Again For Meeting With OKC

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (knee) remains out on Sunday against Oklahoma City. The 24-year-old has missed four straight games with a sprained right knee. As a result, Isaiah Hartenstein may continue to take his place in the lineup. Hartenstein had only six points while filling in for Mitchell on Friday night versus Detroit. […]

Patrice Bergeron Strikes Twice Versus Buffalo

Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron posted his first multi-goal effort of the season on Saturday, pushing the team past Buffalo 3-1. He tied the game with a power-play goal late in the second period and was able to get a late goal in the third as well to lock up the victory. Brad Marchand had […]

Sam Bennett Tallies Two Goals In Loss

Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett scored both of the team's goals in Saturday's 4-2 defeat to Edmonton. He was a busy man in many ways, firing off six shots on goal, blocking two efforts from the opponents and handing out three hits. Bennett, who notched one of his goals on the power play, also picked […]

Christian Wood Available On Saturday

Dallas Mavericks center Christian Wood (knee) is available for Saturday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. The expectation is that Wood will resume his role as the sixth-man in Dallas. The Mavericks don't have many reliable scoring options, so Wood should continue getting chances with the ball in his hands. He has been a bit […]

Taj Gibson Officially Out On Saturday Night

Washington Wizards center Taj Gibson (neck) is out on Saturday against Utah. The 37-year-old has a cervical strain. However, considering Gibson has averaged only 2.5 points in 4.5 minutes per game this season, his absence won't impact the rotation.

Kristaps Porzingis Available Against The Jazz

Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis (groin) is available on Saturday against Utah. The 27-year-old missed only one game with a groin strain, so the issue isn't expected to impact his workload. With Bradley Beal (illness) out again, Porzingis and Kyle Kuzma should continue to do most of the heavy lifting offensively.

Khem Birch Out Against The Pacers

Toronto Raptors forward Khem Birch (knee) remains out on Saturday versus Indiana. The 30-year-old will miss his sixth straight contest as he works his way back from knee soreness. With Precious Achiuwa (ankle) and Pascal Siakam (adductor) both sidelined as well, Toronto will be shorthanded up front. Considering Fred VanVleet (illness) is questionable, Scottie Barnes […]