Russell Westbrook Takes An Elbow To The Face Against Spurs

Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (face) was injured during Saturday's game against the Spurs. Zach Collins elbowed Westbrook in the face, resulting in the former MVP suffering a laceration to the forehead. Fortunately, he didn't require stitches in the locker room and returned to the bench. The 34-year-old has struggled this season, averaging 15.0 […]

Mike Conley Will Miss Another One On Saturday

Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley (left popliteus strain) will miss his fourth straight game on Saturday against Phoenix. As a result, Collin Sexton should continue to fill the void in the lineup. The former Cavalier has averaged 14.8 points and 6.0 assists in four starts this season. While Sexton's shooting percentages need to improve, he's […]

Dalano Banton Remains Out Versus Dallas

Toronto Raptors guard Dalano Banton (ankle) remains out ahead of Saturday's matchup against Dallas. The 23-year-old continues to deal with a sprained left ankle, an injury that will now cost him his third consecutive game. That said, Fred VanVleet (illness) will play versus the Mavs after sitting out Wednesday's meeting with Brooklyn, so Banton may […]

Fred VanVleet Returning Against Mavs

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet (illness) is available for Saturday's matchup against the Dallas Mavericks. He missed the team's previous game versus the Nets with a non-COVID-related illness, allowing Malachi Flynn to get the start. With Pascal Siakam (adductor) and Scottie Barnes (knee) still sidelined, VanVleet, OG Anunoby, and Gary Trent Jr. could be the […]

Yuta Watanabe Won't Play On Sunday

Brooklyn Nets guard Yuta Watanabe (hamstring) won't play on Sunday against Portland. The 28-year-old has missed the last two games because of a right hamstring strain, although he may be nearing a return. Watanabe has played well this season, averaging a career-high 8.1 points and shooting 57.1% from deep, so the Nets are certainly missing […]

Chris Paul Out Again On Saturday Evening

Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (heel) is out for Saturday's contest against Utah, marking his nine-consecutive absence due to right heel soreness. Without a definitive return date for Paul, Cameron Payne should continue to replace him. The 28-year-old has averaged 18.5 points, 6.9 assists, and 1.0 steals while shooting an efficient 42.9% from deep in […]

Shake Milton Goes Close To A Triple-Double

Philadelphia 76ers guard Shake Milton led the charge in Friday's 107-99 win over Orlando, posting a near triple-double with 24 points, nine rebounds and a career-high 10 assists. He also notched a steal and a block while shooting 7-for-13 from the field with a 4-for-7 record from downtown. Following a rash of injuries, Milton has […]

Trae Young Goes Off For Season-High 44 Points

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young produced a season-high 44 points in Friday's losing effort against Houston, shooting 13-for-28 from the field and 4-for-10 from outside with a 14-for-18 record at the charity stripe. Dejounte Murray supported him with 39 points, but the rest of the crew had a very disappointing evening. Young added five […]

Josh Giddey Flirts With A Triple-Double

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Josh Giddey had a near miss on a triple-double Friday, completing a 123-119 overtime win against Chicago with 10 points, 13 rebounds and nine assists. He also had one block with five turnovers in 38 minutes. Giddey shot an underwhelming 5-for-13 from the field, but his scoring wasn't really needed as […]

Dalano Banton Questionable Against Dallas

Toronto Raptors guard Dalano Banton (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's encounter with the visiting Mavericks. With Fred VanVleet (illness) also questionable, Banton should be in line for more work. The 23-year-old has played well this season. However, he's averaged 16.0 points, 2.0 steals, and 1.0 blocks in two starts. If VanVleet remains out, Banton should […]

Fred VanVleet Questionable For Saturday's Meeting With Mavs

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet (illness) is questionable ahead of Saturday's matchup against the Dallas Mavericks. The 28-year-old didn't play on Wednesday versus Brooklyn due to a non-COVID-related illness, and neither did Dalano Banton (ankle). As a result, Malachi Flynn got the start but finished with only eight points on a rough 3-for-12 shooting effort. […]

Killian Hayes Cleared To Play

Detroit Pistons guard Killian Hayes (calf) has been cleared to play in Friday's game against the Phoenix Suns. The young guard should have plenty of chances with the Pistons extremely shorthanded. He'll draw the start alongside Rodney McGruder, Isaiah Livers, Bojan Bogdanovic, and Marvin Bagley III on Friday. Hayes has put together some strong games […]

Monte Morris To Sit Out On Friday

Washington Wizards guard Monte Morris (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Miami Heat. The 27-year-old will miss his third game in a row due to right ankle soreness. This is not good news with fellow guard Bradley Beal (quad) headed for a game-time decision on Friday. That being said, Jordan Goodwin […]

Derrick Rose Sitting Again On Friday Evening

New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose (foot) won't play against Portland. The veteran will miss his second consecutive game on Friday night while dealing with a sore right foot (and a sore right toe). Cam Reddish (groin) is also out, so Quentin Grimes and Immanuel Quickley should provide value for managers in all formats.

LaMelo Ball Remains Out Against Minnesota

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) is out ahead of Friday's meeting with Minnesota. The 21-year-old has dealt with a sprained ankle for most of the year, so fantasy managers hope he's nearing a return. With Dennis Smith Jr. (ankle) also sitting, Terry Rozier will handle the point guard duties while receiving a boost in […]

Jordan McLaughlin Out Again On Friday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jordan McLaughlin (calf) won't play on Friday against Charlotte, marking his second-straight absence. Austin Rivers received some extra work on Wednesday versus Indiana. However, Rivers only scored six points in 20 minutes, so he's not likely to provide any value on the fantasy end.

Dennis Smith Jr. Won't Suit Up Against Timberwolves

Charlotte Hornets guard Dennis Smith Jr. (ankle) was forced to exit the team's last game early due to an ankle sprain. It seems as though it wasn't just a minor tweak as he'll be forced to miss at least one game. Since LaMelo Ball (ankle) is also out on Friday, Terry Rozier will see a […]

Mike Conley To Miss Friday's Game

Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley (leg) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Golden State Warriors. This marks the third game in a row that Conley has missed due to a leg issue. That means, Collin Sexton will make another start with Conley out. Sexton should already be rostered in most formats, but […]

Derrick Rose Considered Questionable

New York Knicks point guard Derrick Rose (toe) is listed as questionable for Friday's meeting with the Trail Blazers. He sat out Monday's with over the Thunder with a sore right toe, but could now return to action against Portland after going through most of Wednesday's practice session. The veteran will provide some backcourt depth […]

Killian Hayes Dealing With A Calf Problem

Detroit Pistons guard Killian Hayes exited Wednesday's win over Utah with a calf injury. He was able to log 17 minutes and finished with two points, three rebounds and three assists. The 21-year-old has had a good run in the team lately, so the injury comes at a very bad time for Hayes. His status […]

Luka Doncic Posts His 19th 40-Point Game

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic was up to his normal heroics on Wednesday night in the team's game against the Boston Celtics. Unfortunately, the rest of the team couldn't help him win the game. Across 40 minutes of playing time, the MVP candidate finished with 42 points, eight rebounds, and nine assists while shooting 17-for-28. […]

Malik Beasley Posts Big Game In Loss

Utah Jazz guard Malik Beasley had himself a night on Wednesday during the team's loss to the Detroit Pistons. The 25-year-old posted 29 points, 11 rebounds, and five assists on 50% shooting overall and 53.3% shooting from deep. Whenever given the minutes, he delivers quite often. The biggest issue since joining the Jazz has been […]

Rotoballer's Weekly NBA Fantasy Watch List

While playing daily fantasy sports is a quick way to make a buck, many still appreciate the long grind of season-long fantasy leagues. The waiver wire can make or break your fantasy team during the season. At times, a player seems like the right fit for your roster, but little did you know that player […]

Chris Paul Practices On Wednesday

Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (heel) was able to suit up for Wednesday's practice. The veteran guard has missed each of the last seven games due to right heel soreness. The team mentioned a few days ago that Paul would be re-evaluated in one week. However, Paul practiced on Wednesday, so maybe he is ahead […]

Dennis Smith Jr. Exits Wednesday's Game

Charlotte Hornets guard Dennis Smith Jr. (ankle) was forced to exit early during Wednesday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. The 24-year-old can't catch a break as this is the third time he has sprained his left ankle this season. This is bad timing with the Hornets already missing LaMelo Ball (ankle) as well. Terry Rozier […]

CJ McCollum Out With Non-COVID Illness

New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum will miss Wednesday's game versus the San Antonio Spurs due to a non-COVID illness. As the third option in the Pelicans offense, McCollum registers 18 points per contest. Check RotoBaller for further updates on the Pelicans guard. Look for New Orleans star Brandon Ingram to make up for McCollum's […]

Spencer Dinwiddie Will Suit Up Against Boston

Dallas Mavericks guard Spencer Dinwiddie (shoulder) is available for Wednesday's meeting with Boston after riding a questionable tag because of left shoulder soreness. The 29-year-old has averaged 17.1 points and 5.1 assists while shooting an efficient 40.7% from deep in 2022-23, so he's certainly been productive. Without any indication of a minutes cap versus the […]

Justise Winslow Starting Against Cleveland

Portland Trail Blazers guard Justise Winslow will start on Wednesday versus Cleveland. Shaedon Sharpe replaced Damian Lillard (calf) during Monday's meeting in Milwaukee. However, after Sharpe scored two points in 26 minutes in that one, head coach Chauncey Billups will make the swap. Winslow has averaged 8.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 4.6 assists in four […]

Jordan McLaughlin Sidelined On Wednesday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jordan McLaughlin (calf) won't play on Wednesday against the Pacers due to a left calf strain. The update came from head coach Chris Finch, who may now lean on Austin Rivers or Bryn Forbes to replace McLaughlin from off the bench. However, neither man likely won't see enough action to justify adding […]

Bones Hyland Out With An illness

Denver Nuggets guard Bones Hyland (illness) won't be able to play Wednesday against the Thunder. He left Tuesday's loss to Detroit because of an illness and Hyland hasn't recovered from it in time for Wednesday's game. It's a great shame, as the talented scorer finished last week with a career-high 29-point effort versus Dallas and […]