Andre Drummond Snatches 24 Rebounds During Loss

Despite a slow start to Monday’s contest against the Washington Wizards, Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond finished with another gaudy all-around fantasy performance. Drummond shot just 6-for-20 from the field, but recorded 15 points in addition to his season-high-tying 24 rebounds. As has become custom for the Pistons’ early season MVP candidate, he also contributed […]

Connor McDavid Scores Seventh Goal Of The Season On Monday

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid opened the scoring 1:31 into the first period during Monday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Arizona Coyotes. He fired four shots on goal in 23:06 of ice time. McDavid has been his productive self to start the season with seven goals, 17 assists, and 10 power-play points through 16 games. […]

Jarrett Allen Delivers Season-High 18-Point Performance In Win

Brooklyn Nets center Jarrett Allen re-entered the starting five for Monday’s victory over the New Orleans Pelicans and parlayed that opportunity into an 18-point, 10-rebound outing. Allen played 30 minutes in addition to closing the game due to DeAndre Jordan being forced to exit early because of injury. While Allen — who has snatched at […]

Andreas Athanasiou Scores First Goal Of The Season

Detroit Red Wings center Andreas Athanasiou managed to break out of his season-long slump on Monday night as he scored his first goal of the campaign during a 6-1 loss to the Nashville Predators. The speedy forward now has six points and a minus-18 rating through 14 games this season. Athanasiou potted 30 goals last […]

Matt Duchene Scores Twice In Win Over Red Wings

Nashville Predators center Matt Duchene scored once at even strength and once on the power play during a 6-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Monday night. The performance snapped a four-game point drought for the slick forward. Duchene now has four goals, nine assists, 34 shots, and four power-play points through 14 games. […]

Fantasy Basketball Injury News - Lineup Updates for Week 3

Welcome to RotoBaller's weekly injury room report. Injuries are an unfortunate part of the game, but we have you covered when the injury bug bites. We'll discuss who is on the mend and who will benefit from the player's absence. The next up-and-coming gem could be waiting on the waiver wire ready for your claim. […]

Jean-Gabriel Pageau Nets Two Goals In Win Over Rangers

Ottawa Senators center Jean-Gabriel Pageau scored two even-strength goals during Monday's 6-2 win over the New York Rangers. Pageau was a plus-three in the contest to go along with three shots, two hits, three blocks, and two penalty minutes. With Colin White (hip) sidelined, Pageau has taken over first-line center duties. The 26-year-old has five […]

DeAndre Jordan Ruled Out For Remainder Of Monday’s Game

Brooklyn Nets center DeAndre Jordan sustained a sprained left ankle after getting tangled up with New Orleans Pelicans guard J.J. Redick and he will not be able to return to action. Jordan logged 16 minutes off the bench and collected four points, five rebounds, two assists and two blocks during his time on the floor. […]

Kevon Looney To Miss At Least Next Two Contests

The news on the injury front continues to yield negative results for the Golden State Warriors, who learned Monday that they will be without power forward/center Kevon Looney for at least their next two games. With the team heading out on the road later this week, they’ll likely have to make the call on Looney […]

Steven Adams Questionable To Make Return To Action Tuesday

Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams has missed each of his team’s past two contests due to a left knee contusion. His status is up in the air for Tuesday’s game versus the Orlando Magic, and with Nerlens Noel probable to play, another absence from Adams would pave the way for Noel to continue seeing […]

Derrick Favors Cleared To Return To Action Monday

The New Orleans Pelicans will get back power forward/center Derrick Favors for Monday’s contest against the Brooklyn Nets after all. Favors, who entered the day questionable to play due to right knee soreness, was able to get through shootaround earlier in the day and has been given the green light to suit up. In his […]

NBA Weekly Streamers for Week 3 (Nov 4 - Nov 10)

If you're looking for an edge to beat your next week's NBA fantasy opponent, a smart streaming strategy might be all you need. The right players playing on all the right days could give you an advantage over your rival and give you the win and bragging rights we all crave so much for the […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (11/4/19): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Six games are on the agenda on Monday to kick off the week. With some solid performances on Sunday from value guys like TJ Leaf, Meyers Leonard, Duncan Robinson, Dwight Howard, and Goga Bitadze (among others), many players were left scratching their heads by the end of the night. As usual, injuries are the theme […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (11/4/19): NBA DFS Lineups

Monday's six-game slate may look docile on the surface, but per DraftKings' scoring, each of the league's two top overall points collectors are taking the floor to kick off the week (Giannis Antetokounmpo and Andre Drummond). That goes without mentioning that James Harden will also be available. Factor in that Joel Embiid and Karl-Anthony Towns […]

Deeper Fantasy Basketball Waiver Adds for Week 3

The NBA season is off to one of the best starts in recent years and it has already translated to very entertaining fantasy basketball. With the Rockets and Wizards posting what will probably be the highest scoring game of the season in the first week, we moved onto the next narrative which has been the […]

Steven Adams is Making Progress

Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (knee) was able to take full contact during Monday's practice. Adams has missed the last two games due to a lingering knee issue. Nerlens Noel (ankle) has been starting in his absence, but he sat out of practice on Monday. It sounds like things are pointing in the right […]

Nerlens Noel Sits Out of Practice Monday

Oklahoma City Thunder center Nerlens Noel (ankle) was not able to suit up for Monday's practice. He suffered a right ankle sprain during Saturday's game, but was able to play well for departing from the game. Steven Adams (knee) was able to practice on Monday, so hopefully he'll be able to play soon. Noel normally […]

Enes Kanter Could Return on Tuesday

Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter (knee) was able to practice on Monday, which is a good sign moving forward. Both Kanter and Robert Williams (hip) were able to get in work during practice on Monday. Daniel Theis, Kanter, and Williams all split time at the center position. None of them seem to be running away […]

Braves Decline Tyler Flowers' Option, Re-Sign Him

The Atlanta Braves are re-signing catcher Tyler Flowers to a one-year, $4 million deal on Monday, according to a source. This comes after the team declined his $6 million 2020 option and offered him a $2 million buyout. Flowers split time with Brian McCann, who has since retired, in 2019 and hit .229/.319/.413 with 11 […]

Ryan Getzlaf Finds Score Sheet Again On Sunday

Anaheim Ducks center Ryan Getzlaf recorded an assist in his team's 3-2 overtime loss to the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday. In picking up a point, the 34-year-old extended his personal point streak to five games (four goals, two assists) and he has now posted nine points over his last 10 tilts. Coming off one of […]

Elias Lindholm Can't Stop Scoring For Calgary

Calgary Flames center Elias Lindholm continued his great goal-scoring form on Sunday, making it four goals in five games in a 4-2 loss to Washington. Oliver Kylington and Andrew Mangiapane assisted him on the goal in the dying seconds of the opening period which made it 2-2. Mangiapane also got the first Flames goal early […]

Rudy Gobert Notches A Double-Double Versus Clippers

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert recorded his third double-double in four games on Sunday, but it was not enough in the 105-94 loss at the hands of the Clippers. Gobert scored 12 points on 4-for-8 shooting from the floor while making 4-for-6 at the line, and he also hauled in a game-high 14 rebounds in […]

Montrezl Harrell Scores Efficient 19 Points In Win

Los Angeles Clippers power forward/center Montrezl Harrell once again did some serious work off the bench in the win over the Jazz on Sunday. Harrell scored 19 points on 7-for-10 shooting while grabbing eight rebounds with six on the offensive end while adding a block in 30 minutes of action. Ivica Zubac also provided some […]

Tristan Thompson Notches Another Double-Double On Sunday

Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson continued his monster start to the campaign on Sunday when he recorded his fifth double-double of this young season. Thompson scored 11 points on 4-for-10 shooting while grabbing 12 rebounds with two steals and a block in the loss to the Mavericks. Thompson did struggle at the line, making just […]

Kristaps Porzingis Blocks Six Shots In Sunday's Win

Dallas Mavericks power forward/center Kristaps Porzingis continues to turn heads this season as he put together another big line in Sunday's win over the Cavaliers. Porzingis scored 18 points on 7-for-14 shooting while draining four triples with nine rebounds and a steal while swatting away six shots. Porzingis has looked spectacular to start the season, […]

Kevin Love Scores 28 Points With Eight Boards

Cleveland Cavaliers power forward/center Kevin Love continued his comeback run with 29 points on 9-for-18 shooting in the 20-point defeat at the hands of Mavericks on Sunday. Love added five makes from three while grabbing eight rebounds with a steal and a block while actually being a plus-five while being on the floor. Love is […]

Anthony Davis Blocks The Spurs From Winning

Los Angeles Lakers power forward/center Anthony Davis recorded a game-high four blocks in the game Sunday against the San Antonio Spurs. Davis scored 25 points and had 11 boards in the contest as well. AD has made the adjustment to becoming a Laker seem easy, averaging 28.5 points, 11.5 rebounds and three blocks a game […]

Hassan Whiteside Likely To Return To Lineup Monday

After missing his first contest of the season Saturday, Portland Trail Blazers center Hassan Whiteside is on track to return to the starting five for Monday’s contest versus the Golden State Warriors. Whiteside, who is listed as probable due to a bruised left knee, is averaging 12.8 points and 12.2 rebounds through his first five […]

Maximilian Kleber To Miss Sunday’s Contest

Dallas Mavericks power forward/center Maximilian Kleber has been officially ruled out for Sunday’s game versus the Cleveland Cavaliers due to a bruised right knee. Without Kleber in the rotation, Dwight Powell and his low DFS price tag figure to be a popular target for owners. Through his first five games, Kleber has proven to be […]

Fantasy Basketball Risers and Fallers: Week 2

We're already basically done with the second week of the NBA season. Times fles! The Suns are maybe good. The Warriors are going to get the number-one pick and mess that up by drafting James Wiseman, probably. Nothing makes sense! Except, that is, in the basketball analysis world, because we're starting to build up slightly […]