FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (2/21/21): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

As the weekend, unfortunately, comes to a close, FanDuel has seven games on its “Main Slate,” which will help open things up a bit more after only five contests took place on Saturday. While the schedule was limited, we were still treated to some strong fantasy outings from many. In Portland, Damian Lillard came through […]

Richaun Holmes Out Against Chicago

Sacramento Kings center Richaun Holmes (knee) will sit out on Saturday against Chicago. Holmes has been dealing with soreness, an ailment that has caused him to miss the team's previous two contests. With his absence, look for Hassan Whiteside to get some additional minutes in a favorable matchup with the Bulls.

Sam Reinhart Scores Twice As Buffalo Ends Skid

Buffalo Sabres forward Sam Reinhart produced two goals in Saturday's 3-2 victory over New Jersey, which ended the team's four-game losing streak. Colin Miller started the scoring for Buffalo before Reinhart struck twice in the second period. His second marker came on a power play. Reinhart had three total shots in the contest, adding one […]

Victor Rask Returns To Wild Lineup

Minnesota Wild center Victor Rask will be the latest player to return to action following a stint on the NHL's COVID-19 protocol list. He's back in the lineup for Saturday's matchup with the Anaheim Ducks, replacing Marcus Johansson. Rask has had it tough in Minnesota since getting traded from the Carolina Hurricanes for Nino Niederreiter […]

Steven Adams Questionable For Sunday

New Orleans Pelicans center Steven Adams (ankle) has been deemed questionable for Sunday's outing against the Boston Celtics. The veteran was injured during Wednesday's matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers and did not play on Friday as a result. If Adams can't go, look for Willy Hernangomez to benefit, with the 26-year-old nearly missing out […]

Adam Henrique Gets Waived By Ducks

Anaheim Ducks center Adam Henrique, who carries the second-highest cap hit on the team, was waived by the club on Saturday. It's a big move by general manager Bob Murray, as Henrique is just in the second year of a big 29 million, five-year deal he signed in 2019. The 31-year-old led Anaheim in goals […]

DeMarcus Cousins, Rockets Expected To Part Ways

The Rockets and center DeMarcus Cousins are expected to part ways within the next few days. With Houston looking to go younger during its rebuilding phase, the veteran will now find himself testing free agency once again. The 30-year-old is averaging 9.6 points and 7.6 boards throughout 25 appearances with the club but has had […]

Richaun Holmes Could Play Versus Bulls

Sacramento Kings center Richaun Holmes (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Chicago Bulls. He has missed each of the last two games, but it sounds like Holmes is getting closer to returning. However, Hassan Whiteside would have tremendous upside, assuming Holmes sits out another game. Marvin Bagley and Nemanja Bjelica would […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball (2/20/21) Picks: NBA DFS Lineups

We have a typical short Saturday slate tonight on DraftKings with five games on the schedule. It sets up to be an explosive slate, though, since WAS, GS, and POR rank in the bottom-six in DK points per game allowed and four-of-five games have implied totals over 224.5 points. WAS/POR sets up as the clear spotlight […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (2/20/21): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Make sure you take a nap because we have some late ones taking place on Saturday night. During the loaded, nine-game slate on Friday night, we witnessed some notable fantasy outings, specifically from Nikola Vucevic, who racked up a 30-point triple-double against the Golden State Warriors, a team that has been vulnerable in the middle […]

Aleksander Barkov Extends Point Streak To Three Games

Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov produced a goal, two assists, a plus-three rating and four shots on Friday, propelling his team to a lopsided 7-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings. With the three-point performance, the Finnish center extended his personal point streak to three games (two goals, four assists) and he now has 18 […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Records Double-Double With Two Blocks

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns scored 19 points with 13 rebounds, four assists, two blocks, and a triple in a 86-81 loss to the Raptors. Towns has looked great since his return to the court, but the Timberwolves have lost five of the six games he's played in and own the league's worst record. The […]

Jakob Poeltl (C, SAS): Week 10 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 42% of leagues ANALYSIS: This is more of a long-term play rather than an instant-impact one, but bear with me. Most fantasy GMs will drop Poeltl because 1) LaMarcus Aldridge should return at some point "soon", and 2) the Spurs are off the schedule due to health […]

Naz Reid (C, MIN): Week 10 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 24% of leagues ANALYSIS: We all knew it would happen. As soon as Karl-Anthony Towns came back from injury Naz Reid was sent packing to the pine, and it's been five games there already for the second-year man out of LSU. That is bad in that Reid […]

Fantasy Basketball Night In Review: Friday, February 19

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 […]

Deandre Ayton Comes Back To Life

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton posted a 16-point, 16-rebound double-double in Friday's victory over the Pelicans, shooting 7-for-12 from the field and 2-for-3 at the foul line. He added a pair of assists and one block with two turnovers in 35 minutes. Ayton had been quiet ahead of Friday's matchup, averaging only 13.5 points and […]

Jonas Valanciunas With 15 Rebounds Against Pistons

Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas scored 17 points on 7-for-14 shooting in Friday's game against the Detroit Pistons. In addition, he grabbed 15 rebounds and dished out one assist. He'll play the Suns on Saturday, who allow opponents to grab the 12th-fewest rebounds in the NBA while shooting the 11th-lowest percentage from two-point range. Valanciunas […]

Joel Embiid With Career-High 50 Points

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid scored 50 points on 17-for-26 shooting in Friday's game against the Chicago Bulls. In addition, he grabbed 17 rebounds and dished out five assists. He was 15-for-17 from the free throw line and added two steals and four blocks. He'll play the Raptors on Sunday, who allow opponents to grab […]

Nikola Vucevic With Triple-Double Against Warriors

Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic scored 30 points on 13-for-23 shooting in Friday's game against the Golden State Warriors. In addition, he grabbed 16 rebounds and blocked one shot. Vucevic also posted 10 assists and one steal. He'll play the Pistons on Sunday, a team that has allowed opponents to grab the 12th-most rebounds in […]

Jarrett Allen With 20 Points Against Denver

Cleveland Cavalier center Jarrett Allen scored 20 points on 8-for-9 shooting in Friday's game against the Denver Nuggets. In addition, he grabbed 10 rebounds and blocked one shot. Allen also posted four assists and one steal. He'll play the Thunder on Sunday, who allow opponents to grab the most rebounds in the NBA while shooting […]

Nikola Jokic With Triple-Double Against Cleveland

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic scored 16 points on 5-for-8 shooting in Friday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. In addition, he grabbed 12 rebounds and blocked one shot. Jokic also posted 10 assists and four steals. He'll play the Hawks on Sunday, who allow opponents to grab the 18th-most rebounds in the NBA while scoring […]

Clint Capela Records Double-Double

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela racked up 24 points, 15 rebounds, one assist, two steals, and four blocks in 31 minutes during Friday's loss to Boston. The big man has now posted a double-double in the past five games along with recording at least 24 points in three of the last four games. The 26-year-old […]

Harrison Barnes, Richaun Holmes Questionable On Saturday

Sacramento Kings forward Harrison Barnes (foot) and center Richaun Holmes (knee) are questionable to play in Saturday's game against the Bulls. Forward Glenn Robinson II (knee) is also questionable as he deals with a sore knee. Barnes missed the last game and Holmes the last two, with Nemanja Bjelica and Hassan Whiteside stepping up to […]

Sean Monahan Sidelined With Injury

Calgary Flames center Sean Monahan will be out of the lineup on Friday with a lower-body injury. The Brampton, Ontario native has played in 12 games this season, producing two goals and adding 12 assists. Monahan has 36 shots on goal and is averaging 18:33 of ice time a game. He hasn't scored in his […]

JaMychal Green Questionable To Return Friday

Denver Nuggets forward/center JaMychal Green (shoulder) is questionable to return Friday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Green was probable coming into the contest with a right shoulder strain, but lasted just one minute before tweaking his left shoulder. Green was seen on the bench with an ice pack wrapped around his shoulder. If Green is out […]

Elias Diaz Could Be Rockies Starting Catcher

Colorado Rockies catcher Elias Diaz has a great chance to begin the year as the Rockies starting catcher in 2021. Thomas Harding of MLB.com stated that Diaz will get the "first shot to become a regular" and that "the Rockies are projected to partner Diaz with rookie Dom Nunez" this season. Colorado didn't bring back […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (2/19/21): NBA DFS Lineups

It’s unclear if the Utah Jazz will be stopped anytime soon, with their rematch against the Clippers on Friday serving as one of many rematches of recent showdowns. Much in the ilk that it’s difficult to gauge individual player performance from game-to-game during a playoff series, it’s similarly hard during the regular season. Depending upon […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (2/19/21): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

We've got a nine-game slate for Friday. The Raptors and Bucks are the only teams playing the second leg of a back-to-back. There are two games at 7:00 PM ET (GS@ORL and DEN@CLE), two games at 7:30 PM CHI@PHI and ATL@BOS), three games at 8:00 PM (OKC@MIL, DET@MEM, and PHO@NO), one game at 9:00 PM […]

Steven Adams Ruled Out Friday

New Orleans Pelicans center Steven Adams (ankle) is out for Friday's game against the Suns. Adams played through a back injury on Wednesday but twisted his ankle during the contest, as he was unable to return. In his stead, Willy Hernangomez compiled 11 points and a season-high 17 rebounds in 29 minutes. While center Jaxson […]

James Wiseman And Kevon Looney Out For Back-To-Back

Golden State Warriors centers James Wiseman (wrist) and Kevon Looney (ankle) are ruled out for both Friday against the Orlando Magic and Saturday against the Charlotte Hornets. Wiseman has been nearing his return this week and head coach Steve Kerr hinted he could return this weekend, but that will not be the case. As for […]