Ryan Getzlaf Questionable For Wednesday Night

Anaheim Ducks center Ryan Getzlaf is questionable for Wednesday's clash with Vegas after leaving Tuesday's 5-4 shootout win against the Kings with a lower-body injury. The Ducks captain logged just 2:48 in this season's first Freeway Face-Off and Sam Steel ended up seeing a lot of time with Adam Henrique and Troy Terry on the […]

Dewayne Dedmon Draws Start Wednesday

Miami Heat center Dewayne Dedmon has been elevated into the starting five for Wednesday's contest against Cleveland, taking the place of Bam Adebayo (thumb). In the small sample size of 2021-22, Dedmon has delivered more impressive production as a starter, averaging 6.3 points and 8.0 rebounds, as opposed to 5.1 points and 4.4 boards off […]

Josh Giddey, Derrick Favors Will Miss Next Two Contests

Oklahoma City Thunder shooting guard/small forward Josh Giddey (illness) and center Derrick Favors (illness) have both been ruled out for the team's games Wednesday against Houston and Thursday vs. the Grizzlies. For Giddey, they will mark the first two absences of his career, as the No. 6 overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft has […]

Nathan MacKinnon Returns To Action Against Toronto

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (lower body) will return to action in Wednesday's clash with the Maple Leafs. He'll be back after missing eight straight games. MacKinnon's season has been heavily interrupted by health issues and thus he has made only eight appearances, going for 10 points in the games with 23 shots. MacKinnon's return […]

Kevin Hayes Returns To Action On Wednesday

Philadelphia Flyers center Kevin Hayes (abdomen) will be back in the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Rangers. The 29-year-old has missed six straight games and he's skated just twice this season, posting one goal and one assist. Hopefully, Hayes can stay healthy for a longer period of time now. He enters the lineup as […]

Robert Williams III Faces Minutes Cap Wednesday

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (illness) will have an unspecified minutes restriction during Wednesday's contest against the 76ers. While it's a positive for fantasy managers to have Williams back -- particularly to matchup vs. Joel Embiid -- having played a combined 36 minutes since Nov. 15 is sure to keep his workload limited. When […]

Bam Adebayo Sustains Torn Thumb Ligament, Out Indefinitely

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (thumb) has not only been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Cleveland, he will be on the shelf for much longer. The dynamic 24-year-old big man has sustained a torn UCL in his right thumb and will need to undergo surgery, which is expected to keep him out of action […]

Myles Turner Will Suit Up For Wednesday’s Game

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (illness) has been cleared to take the floor for Wednesday's contest against the Hawks despite previously battling an illness. The ailment cost Turner his first game of the season Monday, which allowed Domantas Sabonis to have near unabated access to as many rebounds as he could handle; that division of […]

Kristaps Porzingis Should Play Wednesday

Dallas Mavericks center Kristaps Porzingis is listed as probable for Wednesday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. He went through shootaround and felt some pain. However, it is much better than the days prior, so it sounds like he plans to play through his general soreness. However, the Mavericks are normally cautious with their players. […]

Myles Turner Could Miss Wednesday's Game

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (illness) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. He is dealing with a non-COVID related illness and could very well sit out here. However, it's tough to tell how the Pacers are going to change their rotation. Goga Bitadze and Isaiah Jackson would likely see more […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks: (12/1/21)

After a sizzling five games on Tuesday, the NBA doesn't miss a beat with a total of nine games in store for Wednesday's slate. Whether you cashed out the night prior or had some misses, the beauty of this game is that there is always an opportunity for redemption. With that said, let's take a […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (12/1/21): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers, and welcome to December! 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, […]

Richaun Holmes Returns With A Big Performance

Sacramento Kings center Richaun Holmes ended a three-game absence with a game-high 27 points on 12-for-13 shooting in Tuesday's loss to the Lakers, adding nine rebounds to his line with two assists, two blocks and two turnovers. The 28-year-old missed time with an eye injury, but there was nothing wrong with his sight here as […]

Anthony Davis Scores Team-High 25 Points Tuesday Night

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis led the team with 25 points on 12-for-22 shooting in Tuesday's 117-92 victory over the Kings, adding seven rebounds and three assists to his line with two steals, two blocks and one turnover in 35 minutes. The Lakers played without LeBron James (health and safety protocols) and will likely […]

Isaiah Stewart Records First Double-Double Of The Season

Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart found his way into the double-double column for the first time this season in Tuesday's loss to the Blazers, scoring 15 points on 4-for-6 shooting and grabbing a game-high 14 rebounds. He was 7-for-8 at the charity stripe and completed his night with one assist and one block in 33 […]

Deandre Ayton Bags A Nice Double-Double Against Warriors

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton produced an outstanding performance in Tuesday's big matchup against the Warriors, helping the team to a 17th straight win with 24 points and 11 rebounds. He shot 11-for-19 from the field and also collected two assists, one steal and two blocks. Phoenix suffered a big blow in the second period […]

Fantasy Basketball Starting Lineup Changes - Week 7

Welcome to Rotation Watch, Rotoballers! Each week, this article will highlight the players that are gaining minutes in their team's rotation. Fantasy managers want to roster the players that are 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. […]

Fantasy Basketball Night In Review: Tuesday, November 30

Welcome to the RotoBaller NBA Recap. In this feature, we will highlight a few key fantasy basketball takeaways from the games played during last night's slate. These viewpoints can be both positive and negative and will hopefully help to provide insight into different roster moves you should consider making based on trends and statistical nuggets […]

Jesperi Kotkaniemi Scores Only Goal On Tuesday

Carolina Hurricanes center Jesperi Kotkaniemi scored for the third straight game on Tuesday night versus the Dallas Stars. The Finnish forward has a knack for hitting the back of the net. His third period goal spoiled the shutout bid for Braden Holtby and now gives Kotkaniemi six goals in 21 games. The center mostly sees […]

Clayton Keller Coils Back And Strikes With Two Points Tuesday

Arizona Coyotes right-winger Clayton Keller was held in check against Winnipeg and Dallas but not versus Minnesota on Tuesday. Keller fired seven shots on goal, had a helper, and opened the scoring less than six minutes into the game Tuesday. After just two shots combined in the previous two games, this was quite the turnabout. […]

Mike Muscala Receives Questionable Tag For Wednesday

Oklahoma City Thunder center Mike Muscala (ankle) has been deemed questionable to suit up for Wednesday's game against Houston due to a sore right ankle. The ailment cost Muscala from appearing in Monday's outing, leaving the Thunder thin at the center spot while Derrick Favors (illness) has also been unavailable. Traditionally known for his ability […]

Mason Plumlee Remains Unavailable On Wednesday

Charlotte Hornets center Mason Plumlee (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Milwaukee due to a strained right calf. Plumlee's absence will mark his fourth in a row, which paves the way for P.J. Washington to get a larger allotment of run as a stretch five. While Nick Richards started at center Monday, […]

DeMarcus Cousins Joins Bucks, Will Debut Wednesday

Center DeMarcus Cousins has found a new home with the reigning NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks as of Tuesday. Cousins has not yet appeared in a game this season, but the Bucks revealed that he will be available to make his team debut Wednesday against Charlotte. Injuries have zapped Cousins of much of his all-NBA skill […]

Marlins Trade Jorge Alfaro To Padres, Designate Lewis Brinson

Catcher Jorge Alfaro is headed to the San Diego Padres, as the Miami Marlins have traded him in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations. Alfaro was expendable after the Marlins acquired 2021 Gold Glove-winning backstop Jacob Stallings from the Pittsburgh Pirates. Alfaro will fight for playing time with Austin Nola, […]

Yankees Tender Contract To Gary Sanchez

The New York Yankees have chosen to tender a contract to catcher Gary Sanchez. Sanchez had been speculated as a non-tender candidate, as his salary is expected to be in the area of $8 million dollars via arbitration, but it appears the catcher market did not offer strong enough alternatives for the Yankees to go […]

Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo Questionable To Play Wednesday

Miami Heat small forward Jimmy Butler (tailbone) and center Bam Adebayo (thumb) have picked up questionable designations ahead of Wednesday's matchup vs. Cleveland. Butler has already logged one absence due to a tailbone injury, which allowed Caleb Martin to shift into the starting five and notch 18 points Monday. Adebayo is coming off his ninth […]

Frederick Gaudreau Out On Tuesday

Minnesota Wild center Frederick Gaudreau will miss Tuesday's game against Arizona because of COVID-19 protocols. Calen Addison will enter the lineup as a seventh defenseman. Gaudreau has been on a nice run on the Wild's third line lately and even managed to string together a three-game point streak last week. He's notched 10 points in […]

Steven Stamkos Misses Tuesday's Game For Personal Reasons

Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (personal) won't be in the lineup on Tuesday against St. Louis. The Lightning captain has left the team to return home to be with his wife as they are set to welcome their second child. The Lightning are now pretty much down to bare bones in attack. Anthony Cirelli […]

Nerlens Noel, Taj Gibson Return To Action Tuesday

New York Knicks centers Nerlens Noel (knee) and Taj Gibson (groin) have been cleared to suit up Tuesday vs. the Nets, giving the team their full allotment of rotational big men. Injuries have curtailed the start of Noel's year, limiting him to just eight games thus far; when healthy, he has averaged 4.6 points, 6.4 […]

New York Clears Mitchell Robinson To Play Tuesday

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (illness) has received the green light to suit up for Tuesday's contest against Brooklyn despite battling a non-COVID-19 illness. Robinson has been an integral part of the Knicks' starting five this season, even as his minutes have fluctuated over the past few weeks. His scoring average sits at a […]