2023-24 Fantasy Basketball Week 5 Risers and Fallers

It's Week 5, RotoBallers, and I am back with yet another edition of my weekly fantasy basketball risers and fallers! We're starting to see which teams are fake and which teams are for real, and as always we saw players who exceeded expectations and others who fell short. With that being said, let's look at […]

Alex Caruso Listed As Probable Wednesday

Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso (toe) is considered probable for Wednesday's outing versus the Thunder. He's nursing a left-toe sprain, but the injury hasn't kept him off the court. Caruso has played in four consecutive games, starting each of the last three. The 29-year-old has given fantasy managers a little bit of everything during the […]

Damian Lillard Considered Probable For Meeting With Celtics

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard (oblique) is considered probable for Wednesday's big matchup against Boston. Lillard is dealing with an oblique strain, but he's played in five consecutive contests and appears ready to go on Wednesday. The star point guard has had a bumpy ride in Milwaukee, but he's finally found some consistency in […]

Dennis Smith Jr. Misses Another Game On Wednesday

Brooklyn Nets point guard Dennis Smith Jr. (back) will be on the shelf for a second consecutive game Wednesday versus Atlanta. The 25-year-old has sprained his lower back, leaving Brooklyn without another backcourt option. Smith Jr.'s absence on Sunday versus Philadelphia resulted in Lonnie Walker IV surpassing the 30-minute mark for the first time this […]

NBA DFS Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - Mavericks vs Lakers Wednesday Night Showdown

Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers! Welcome back to our weekly showdown. Last week, we ended up doing pretty well and if you were in our premium discord you got my lineups that cashed on FD. DK we missed by a little bit but getting a much-needed cash on FD was a good way to get back on […]

Derrick Rose Removed From Injury Report

Memphis Grizzlies guard Derrick Rose (knee) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against the Houston Rockets. This is good news after Rose has missed roughly three weeks of action due to left knee soreness. He was able to play on Saturday, but sat out Sunday's game for rest purposes. The […]

Jalen Hood-Schifino Listed As Questionable On Tuesday

Los Angeles Lakers guard Jalen Hood-Schifino (knee) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's encounter with Utah. The 17th pick from this year's draft has yet to play in 2023-24 and could have his NBA debut further delayed as Hood-Schifino deals with a right patella contusion. He was listed as available for Sunday's matchup against Houston […]

Andrew Nembhard Questionable For Tuesday

Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (back) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's matchup against the Hawks. He's having trouble with his lower back, and it kept Nembhard off the court for the first time this season on Sunday versus Orlando. Nembhard's fantasy stock has taken a big hit this season, as he has gone from […]

Ty Jerome Remains Out For Cleveland

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ty Jerome (ankle) won't be available for an 11th consecutive contest on Tuesday against Philadelphia. He's trying to come back from a sprained ankle, and it's unclear when Jerome will be allowed to continue basketball activities. With Donovan Mitchell (hamstring) on the shelf and Caris LeVert (knee) questionable, Craig Porter Jr. could […]

Malcolm Brogdon Uncertain For Tuesday

Portland Trail Blazers guard Malcolm Brogdon (hamstring) is considered questionable for Tuesday's game against the Phoenix Suns. Brogdon has been sidelined for nearly two weeks while he deals with a lingering hamstring issue. The Blazers are already shorthanded, so getting Brogdon back in the rotation would be huge for them. Otherwise, Skylar Mays and Shaedon […]

Donovan Mitchell Will Remain On The Sidelines Tuesday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (hamstring) has already been ruled out for his third consecutive game due to a right hamstring strain. The star guard leaves a big hole in the starting five and the offense, plus it makes the game against the Philadelphia 76ers a little more worrisome since Caris LeVert (knee) is also […]

Fantasy Basketball Early-Week Streamers: Week 5

After an exciting start, it's week 5 of the 2023-2024 NBA season. While you want to have faith in the players you drafted, don't get too attached. You may feel confident about your draft decisions, but remember: stars are born and eroded every day. Take a moment to see what's on the other side of […]

Gary Payton II Misses Another Game On Monday

Golden State Warriors guard/forward Gary Payton II (foot) will be unavailable for a second straight game on Monday versus Houston. He's nursing a left foot sprain. The injury shouldn't keep Payton II off the court for long, but Monday's game comes too soon for him. The 30-year-old is averaging 17.3 minutes this season for the […]

Jose Alvarado Uncertain To Make Season Debut On Monday

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (ankle) hasn't played since February of last season but is trending in the right direction to make his season debut. The 25-year-old has been dealing with a very bad ankle sprain and is currently listed as questionable for the team's game on Monday against the Sacramento Kings. Alvarado was […]

Josh Richardson Available On Monday Against Bulls

Miami Heat guard Josh Richardson (back) has continued to deal with back spasms but they've subsided enough for him to be tagged as available for the team's game against the Chicago Bulls on Monday. The veteran wing hasn't missed a game since the third game of the season in October, so the injury report status […]

Johnny Davis Considered Questionable Versus Bucks

Washington Wizards guard Johnny Davis (elbow) has been dealing with a left elbow sprain ever since the preseason and it has caused him to miss five games so far this year. The young combo guard is considered questionable for the team's Monday night game against the Milwaukee Bucks which will likely be an uphill battle […]

Devin Vassell Doubtful To Return On Monday

San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell (groin) has been tagged as doubtful for Monday's contest against the Los Angeles Clippers. His left-groin strain has been giving him issues for a few weeks now and it has caused him to miss the last two and four total. While the Spurs aren't competing for a championship this […]

Luka Doncic Upgraded To Available On Sunday

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (knee) was a late addition to the injury report as he was dealing with knee soreness, but he has since been upgraded to available and will play against the Sacramento Kings. Other than Maxi Kleber (toe), the rest of the usual rotation is healthy for this game, so fantasy managers […]

Derrick Rose Sitting Against Boston

Memphis Grizzlies guard Derrick Rose (knee) won't play in Sunday's game against the Boston Celtics. The veteran returned from a seven-game absence on Saturday night versus the San Antonio Spurs, finishing with nine points in 14 minutes. But he'll get the night off to rest, meaning the Grizzlies will be even more shorthanded. As a […]

Luka Doncic Now Questionable Versus Sacramento

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (knee) is questionable ahead of Sunday's contest against the Sacramento Kings. The 24-year-old logged a team-high 35 minutes in Saturday's loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, ending the night with 35 points, nine rebounds, and nine assists. However, he is dealing with right knee soreness, so head coach Jason Kidd and […]

Killian Hayes Downgraded Versus Toronto

Detroit Pistons guard Killian Hayes (shoulder) will now miss Sunday's meeting with the Toronto Raptors. The 22-year-old has appeared in every game for the Pistons this season. However, he's now out to tend to a left shoulder sprain. Detroit's injury report is lengthy for Sunday's contest, meaning Jaden Ivey or Marcus Sasser could be thrust […]

Dennis Smith Jr. Out For Sunday's Matinee

Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Smith Jr. (back) will miss Sunday's game against the 76ers. The Nets have been without Ben Simmons (back) and Cam Thomas (ankle), so Smith had been getting extra work in the backcourt. Although the 2017 No. 9 overall pick has averaged only 5.8 points this season, the Nets have relied on […]

Markelle Fultz Still Out On Sunday

Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz (knee) won't play in Sunday's matchup with the Indiana Pacers. The 25-year-old has played well enough during the 2023-24 campaign, averaging 11.4 points, 4.0 assists, and 1.2 steals. He's also shot 75.0% from the charity stripe, an area of concern earlier in his career. But Fultz is plagued by a […]

Dennis Smith Jr. Uncertain For Sunday

Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Smith Jr. (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. This is not good timing with Ben Simmons (back) sidelined as well. Smith has been the primary backup to Spencer Dinwiddie with Simmons unavailable. Now, Lonnie Walker IV could be asked to play big minutes if Smith […]

Killian Hayes Could Miss Sunday's Game

Detroit Pistons guard Killian Hayes (shoulder) may miss Sunday's contest against Toronto. The 22-year-old has played as well as expected this season, averaging 10.2 points, 4.5 assists, and 1.2 steals. However, he's dealing with a shoulder sprain, jeopardizing his availability versus the Raptors. With Monte Morris (quadriceps) still sidelined, Marcus Sasser, averaging 9.1 points this […]

Donovan Mitchell Still Out On Sunday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (hamstring) is out on Sunday against Denver. The 27-year-old is battling a hamstring issue, keeping off the floor for Friday's in-season tournament meeting with the Detroit Pistons. Of course, Darius Garland took on most of the scoring duties in that one, finishing with a game-high 28 points. However, Max Strus […]

Derrick Rose Available On Saturday

Memphis Grizzlies guard Derrick Rose (knee) is available for Saturday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. The veteran guard will return to the court for the first time since the end of October. He should add some much-needed depth at the guard spot. It's unclear whether or not Rose will be under a minutes limit […]

Stephen Curry Back On Saturday Night

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (knee) will return for Saturday's game against OKC. The veteran missed the previous two games because of a sprained right knee, opening the door for Chris Paul to take on more ball-handling duties. Curry scored 30 points and shot 50% versus the Thunder a few weeks ago, so he […]

Terry Rozier Out Again On Saturday Evening

Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (groin) won't play on Saturday against the New York Knicks. The 29-year-old was initially expected to miss a few games. However, he'll now be sidelined for a seventh-straight contest on Saturday night. Gordon Hayward, LaMelo Ball, and P.J. Washington had benefited the most without Rozier in the equation. But Miles […]

De'Aaron Fox Nets 43 Points Against Spurs

Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox played a fantastic game against the Spurs on Friday night, posting a season-high 43 points on 14-for-24 shooting. He finished 5-for-11 from downtown and 10-for-13 at the foul line as the Kings grabbed their second in-season tournament victory with a 129-120 scoreline. Fox added eight rebounds and seven assists […]