Sandro Mamukelashvili Remains Unavailable For Thursday

Milwaukee Bucks power forward/center Sandro Mamukelashvili (illness) has been ruled out for the second straight game, giving the team limited frontcourt depth vs. Dallas. Mamukelashvili's absence Wednesday forced the Bucks to deploy a smaller lineup for most of the contest with DeMarcus Cousins and Thanasis Antetokounmpo holding down the center spot. Cousins played 28 minutes, […]

Robert Thomas Has Rejoined Practice

St. Louis Blues forward Robert Thomas (lower body) returned to practice this week and seems to be edging closer to returning to the lineup. He hasn't played since Dec. 3, missing seven games. The 22-year-old is having a really strong campaign with 22 points across 24 games. He's formed a fearsome trio with Russian snipers […]

Onyeka Okongwu Draws First Start Of Season Thursday

Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu has been elevated into the starting five for Thursday's game against Philadelphia, marking his first start of the year. Okongwu made his season debut last week and has since appeared in two games as a reserve, combining for 18 points, nine rebounds, and three blocks. His role with the starting […]

Derick Brassard Close To Returning

Philadelphia Flyers forward Derick Brassard (hip) could be back in the lineup next week when the team returns to action on Dec. 29 against Seattle. He's missed five games with a hip strain and has played just once since Nov. 23. The veteran has done well when healthy this season, going for 11 points in […]

Chris Duarte, Oshae Brissett Draw Starts Thursday

Indiana Pacers shooting guard/small forward Chris Duarte and power forward/center Oshae Brissett have been bumped into the starting five for Thursday's contest against the Rockets. The duo will be taking the spots of Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles) and Domantas Sabonis (calf), with both having DFS appeal due to an anticipated increase in both minutes and offensive […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Lands In COVID-19 Protocols

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Jazz after being placed in the league's COVID-19 health and safety protocols. Minnesota is up to seven players unavailable under the same banner, paving the way for all active members of the rotation to have sizable DFS upside. Without Towns in […]

Isaiah Stewart, Killian Hayes Land In COVID-19 Protocols

Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart and point guard Killian Hayes headline a group of players from the organization that have entered the league's COVID-19 health and safety protocols. Even with the news coming down shortly before Thursday's tip-off against Miami, there has been little reason to believe that the game is in jeopardy. For Stewart, […]

Domantas Sabonis, Malcolm Brogdon Will Miss Thursday’s Game

Indiana Pacers power forward/center Domantas Sabonis (calf) and point guard Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles) will both be unavailable for Thursday's contest against Houston. The absence for Sabonis will mark his first of the season, while Brogdon's is a perpetuation of the Achilles soreness that forced him from Tuesday's outing. Without the team's top two scorers, look […]

Cole Anthony, Wendell Carter Jr. Cleared To Return Thursday

Orlando Magic point guard Cole Anthony (ankle) and power forward/center Wendell Carter Jr. (leg) have both been given the green light to take the floor for Thursday's contest against New Orleans. Anthony returns after a three-game absence, while Carter was held out the past two games after having been helped off the floor last week. […]

Serge Ibaka Shows Signs Of Life Wednesday Night

Los Angeles Clippers forward/center Serge Ibaka made a good contribution in 20 minutes off the bench against the Kings on Wednesday, notching a season-high 17 points and five rebounds in a 105-89 win. He shot 7-for-9 from the field with a 2-for-3 record from downtown and completed his line with one steal, one block and […]

Nikola Jokic Held In Check Wednesday

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic was a shadow of his usual self on Wednesday against OKC, scoring only 13 points and posting seven rebounds and three assists with two blocks and three turnovers. This looked like a good matchup on paper for Jokic, but the team started the game with an 18-point quarter and the […]

Christian Wood Continues Good Stretch Against The Bucks

Houston Rockets center Christian Wood shot 0-for-6 from downtown against the Bucks on Wednesday, but he remained in good form, recording a team-high 20 points and 11 rebounds in a 126-106 loss. His overall shooting was pretty decent at 6-for-13 and Wood picked up a lot of points with an 8-for-11 record at the line. […]

DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (12/23/21): NBA DFS Lineups

Happy Thursday, Rotoballers! I had to do a double-take when I saw 11 games on the schedule for today's slate. Typically, we have three games on a Thursday, and if we are lucky, we get five. So seeing 11 (originally 12) matches on the cards was a massive change. Fortunately, we have some of the […]

Robin Lopez Records A Double-Double With Assists

Orlando Magic center Robin Lopez produced another strong effort on Wednesday, compiling a double-double with 10 points and a career-high 11 assists in a 104-98 win over Atlanta. He added five rebounds, one steal and one block to his tally with one turnover, shooting 5-for-10 from the field. Lopez is filling in for Wendell Carter […]

Robert Williams III Stuffs The Stat Sheet Versus Cleveland

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III rocked the Cavaliers on Wednesday with a career-high 21 points, 11 rebounds, seven assists, two steals and two blocks. He missed only two of his 12 shots from the field in 34 minutes of action. This was a huge comeback game from Williams III after he missed Monday's loss […]

Richaun Holmes Cleared To Start Wednesday

Sacramento Kings center Richaun Holmes (eye) has been given the green light to return to action for Wednesday's game against the Clippers. Holmes had missed each of his team's past seven outings due to an eye ailment, with his return knocking much of the fantasy shine from Tristan Thompson. When healthy, Holmes has been a […]

Jonas Valanciunas Will Miss Thursday’s Contest

New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas (illness) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Orlando due to an illness. The absence from Valanciunas will mark his first of the season, making how head coach Willie Green divvies up his workload unclear. That being said, Willy Hernangomez stands to see sizable DFS appeal, as he […]

Sandro Mamukelashvili Will Miss Wednesday’s Game

Milwaukee Bucks power forward/center Sandro Mamukelashvili (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's contest against the Rockets. Mamukelashvili is coming off the best professional outing of his career Saturday, in which he dropped 17 points across 42 minutes. His absence is the latest for a Milwaukee squad that has had its depth tested by injury […]

Christian Wood Cleared To Start Wednesday

Houston Rockets center Christian Wood (knee) is among the starting five for Wednesday's contest against the Bucks, confirming an earlier update that he was likely to take the floor. Wood missed two games over the past week due to a balky knee, but any short-term fears have been alleviated for the time being. The 26-year-old […]

Aaron Gordon, JaMychal Green Good To Go Against Thunder

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (hamstring) and forward/center JaMychal Green (ankle, knee) will be available Wednesday night against the Thunder. The latter returns from a three-game absence. Oklahoma City is a weak defensive team that also doesn't rebound the ball well, so Gordon finds himself in a good spot to perform. Green is logging backup […]

Tacko Fall Makes His First Career Start On Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers center Tacko Fall will have a night to remember on Wednesday, as he'll record his first career start against Boston. This will also be the first appearance since Dec. 10 for the former Celtic. Cleveland is forced to go with Fall because all the regular bigs are in the league's health and safety […]

Christian Wood Likely To Play On Wednesday

Houston Rockets center Christian Wood (knee) is expected to play on Wednesday versus Milwaukee. He recently missed a pair of games with left knee tendinitis and it's still bothering him, but it seems like he's good to go for now. The final green light will come after the warm-up. Wood has been rocking lately, and […]

Cole Anthony, Wendell Carter Jr. Out On Wednesday

Orlando Magic point guard Cole Anthony (ankle) and center Wendell Carter Jr. (leg) won't play on Wednesday against Atlanta. Both guys were considered questionable for the contest, but they are now ruled out. Anthony will miss a third straight game, while Wendell Carter Jr. sits out a second consecutive matchup. Robin Lopez keeps his place […]

Richaun Holmes Hopeful To Play Wednesday

Sacramento Kings center Richaun Holmes (eye) is hopeful to be available for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. He has missed each of the last seven games due to an eye laceration. Chimezie Metu and Tristan Thompson have been filling in for Holmes lately. One of them should head back to the bench, assuming […]

Fantasy Basketball Rotation Watch: Playing Time Updates for Week 10

Welcome to Rotation Watch, Rotoballers! Each week, this article will highlight the players gaining minutes in their team's rotation. Fantasy managers want to roster the players accumulating stats and racking up the playing time. They want to avoid the players falling out of favor and watching the action from the sidelines. After a two-week hiatus, […]

Nerlens Noel Enters COVID-19 Protocols

New York Knicks center Nerlens Noel has entered the league's health and safety protocols on Wednesday. The Knicks already without around seven or eight players due to injuries or protocols. That being said, Mitchell Robinson and Taj Gibson could be asked to play heavy minutes. Possibly, Jericho Sims gets more minutes as well, but isn't […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Records Double-Double No. 15

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns recorded his 15th double-double of the season and wasn't far from a triple-double either on Tuesday against Dallas, completing a 114-102 loss with 26 points, 14 rebounds and seven assists. He notched a pair of blocks on the defensive end as well, shooting 9-for-14 from the field and 3-for-4 from […]

Mitchell Robinson Notches An Impressive Double-Double

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson produced a nice double-double off the bench on Tuesday against Detroit, notching 17 points with 8-for-9 shooting and grabbing 14 rebounds in a 105-91 win. He logged 25 minutes of action and finished off his line with one steal, three blocks and one turnover. Starting center Nerlens Noel managed […]

FanDuel and DraftKings NBA DFS Lineup Picks (12/22/21): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers, and Happy Holidays! I hope this week of NBA DFS has treated you well. I'm continuing to work on my NBA model, trying to gather more information to make sure all of you are as armed as possible going into each slate. Even with the small adjustments I've made so far, it […]

DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (12/22/21): NBA DFS Lineups

We have a smaller Wednesday slate with six games, and with COVID running rampant in the Association, there are better players out than actually on the court. This is where tournaments get really, really interesting. Lock is a bit later than normal at 7:30 Eastern tonight when Boston hosts Cleveland and a beleaguered Hawks team […]