Kyrie Irving Ruled Out For Friday’s Game

Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving will miss his second straight contest Friday versus the Dallas Mavericks after having his eye scratched during Monday’s game against the Spurs. Terry Rozier logged the start in Irving’s stead Wednesday and is likely in line to do so again with Irving out, putting Rozier up for strong DFS […]

Mike Conley Tagged As Questionable For Friday

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley is questionable to suit up for Friday’s contest against the Brooklyn Nets due to left shoulder soreness. Add a shoulder injury to Conley’s rolodex of injuries during the first half of 2018-19, despite having missed just a single game. There was clearly something off with Conley during Wednesday’s game […]

Kyle Lowry Upgraded to Questionable on Thursday

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (back) has been upgraded to questionable for Thursday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. Lowry was listed as doubtful on Wednesday, but will test his back at shootaround and possibly play on Thursday. Fred Vanvleet would draw another start and be an attractive DFS option if Lowry is unable to […]

RotoBaller NBA Recap: Gordon Hayward Shoots The Lights Out

This was just the second time in 12 Wednesday night games that two-thirds of the league was not in action. Last night also had to be one of the least dramatic midweek set of games of the season as five of the nine contests were decided by double-digits. Two of the four games that ended up […]

Devin Booker Scores 37 Points In The Five-Point Loss

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker continued to rack up the points on Wednesday when he netted a team-high 37 points in the five-point loss to the 76ers. Booker also recorded a team-high eight assists with two rebounds while draining two of seven attempts from three on the night. Since returning from injury back on December […]

J.J. Redick Puts On A Brilliant Shooting Display In The Win

Philadelphia 76ers guard J.J. Redick posted 27 points on an excellent shooting night that included seven of 12 makes from the floor, eight of 10 makes at the line and a hot 5-for-8 from three in 37 minutes. Redick did not stop there as he added four assists with four boards and even chipped in […]

Ben Simmons Puts Up Season-High 29 points In The Win

Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Ben Simmons could not be stopped by the Suns on Wednesday when he registered a season-high 29 points on a decent 15 of 23 shooting from the line. Simmons also dished out six dimes with three rebounds and a block on the night. With all the long wing players on the Suns, […]

Tyus Jones Logs 40 Minutes In Near Double-Double

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Tyus Jones remained in the starting five Wednesday versus the Boston Celtics with Jeff Teague and Derrick Rose still sidelined, and Jones posted 14 points and nine assists in 40 minutes of action. With Jerryd Bayless logging just five minutes off the bench behind him, it’s clear that Jones will be […]

Terry Rozier Ties Career High With Five Steals

Boston Celtics point/shooting guard Terry Rozier entered the starting lineup for Wednesday’s victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, finishing with 16 points, five assists and tying his career high with five steals. When given the opportunity to start, Rozier has excelled, averaging 16.0 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.7 assists in three starts this season, as opposed […]

D'Angelo Russell Ties Career High With 13 Assists

Brooklyn Nets point/shooting guard D'Angelo Russell took advantage of Wednesday’s up-tempo match-up versus the New Orleans Pelicans, finishing with 22 points and a career-high-tying 13 assists. Make that the second time this season Russell has recorded a baker’s dozen in the assists column, also adding five rebounds, two steals and two made three-pointers to his […]

Elfrid Payton Drops 25 Points In Second Game Back

New Orleans Pelicans point guard Elfrid Payton caught fire from the floor during Wednesday’s loss to the Brooklyn Nets, finishing with a season-high 25 points on 10-for-15 shooting. Payton also added seven assists and two rebounds, as he received 34 minutes and helped key an offense that is looking for additional scorers with Nikola Mirotic […]

Dennis Smith Jr. Steals The Show

Dallas Mavericks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. had a high-quality performance Wednesday against the Charlotte Hornets. Smith Jr. scored a game-high 18 points going six for ten from the field with three of those made baskets coming from beyond the arc. In addition to Smith Jr.'s scoring production, he also had seven assists and three […]

Kemba Walker Underwhelms Wednesday

Charlotte Hornets point guard Kemba Walker didn't have his best outing Wednesday against the Charlotte Hornets. Walker scored 11 points going four for fourteen from the field and three for four from the charity stripe. Besides Walker's poor shooting evening he also had five assists and three boards. This was the first game since December […]

Russell Westbrook Records Strange Triple-Double In Win

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook posted 14 points with 16 rebounds, 10 assists, two steals and two blocked shots over 36 minutes in Wednesday's 107-100 victory against the Los Angeles Lakers for 11th triple-double this season, and his 115th triple-double of his career. That includes eight over his past 15 outings. However, he […]

Dillon Brooks Drops 14 Points Off The Bench

Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard Dillon Brooks posted 14 points off the bench across just 18 minutes, hitting 6-for-10 from the field while adding four rebounds, an assist and just one turnover in Wednesday's 101-94 loss against the Detroit Pistons. It was a much-needed performance since point guard Mike Conley Jr. was scoreless on an 0-for-8 […]

RotoBaller NBA Recap: All Hail Jusuf Nurkic

When the Blazers and Kings took the floor Tuesday night, no player in the history of the NBA had ever recorded a 2o-plus point, 20-plus rebound, five-assist, five-steal, five-block game. 24 points, 23 rebounds, seven assists, five steals, and five blocks later, one of the most unlikely of candidates to accomplish this mystifying feat had […]

Kyle Lowry is Doubtful for Thursday

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (back) is listed as doubtful for Thursday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. Lowry was given an injection for his lower back last weekend and he's responded well, according to head coach Nick Nurse. Fred Vanvleet will continue to draw starts in the absence of Lowry. He'll be a popular […]

Dwyane Wade is Questionable for Wednesday

Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (illness) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He did not attend shootaround due to an illness, but that doesn't mean that Wade is going to sit out. Josh Richardson and Tyler Johnson would see heavy minutes without Wade in the rotation. Fantasy owners will need […]

Derrick Rose Won't Suit Up on Wednesday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Derrick Rose (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Boston Celtics. This will be the third straight game that Rose has missed due to an ankle issue. Given Rose's history with injuries it's not surprising to see the Wolves being cautious with Rose. Jeff Teague (ankle) will join Rose […]

Jeff Teague Ruled Out on Wednesday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jeff Teague (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Boston Celtics. Teague was limited in shootaround and the Wolves have been cautious with him lately. Tyus Jones will draw another start and will be a popular DFS option once again. Josh Okogie should see increased playing time on Wednesday […]

Kyrie Irving Ruled Out on Wednesday

Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving (eye) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Irving is currently dealing with a right eye issue, so he can be considered questionable for Friday's game against the Mavericks. Terry Rozier should be in the starting five, while Marcus Smart will see increased playing time as […]

D.J. Augustin Should Be Ready for Wednesday's Contest

Orlando Magic guard D.J. Augustin (ankle) is expected to be ready for Wednesday's game against the Chicago Bulls. He missed Monday's contest, but was a full participant during Wednesday's shootaround. Jerian Grant will return to the second unit, but see increased playing time due to Jonathon Simmons (ankle) sitting out on Wednesday.

Ben Simmons Continues To Struggle From Free Throw Line

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons filled the stat sheet with 14 points, nine rebounds, eight assists, one steal and a block in Tuesday's victory over the Clippers. The third-year pro was only 6-for-13 from the field and 2-for-6 from the free throw line. It is the fourth straight game that Simmons has made 50 […]

De'Aaron Fox Has An Off Night

Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox only managed 13 points and two assists against the Blazers on Tuesday. Despite the poor night, Fox is a good source for points and assists with 18.3 points and 7.7 assists on the season. Fox will have another challenging night on Thursday against the Nuggets.

Seth Curry Lights Up His Former Team

Portland Trail Blazers guard Seth Curry had a big game on Tuesday against the Kings, with 18 points on 4-for-6 from the three-point line. Curry leads the league in three-point percentage, shooting 50 percent from beyond the arc. He'll have a tougher game on Friday against the Thunder, the fifth-ranked defense in the league.

Jeff Teague Is Questionable Against The Celtics

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Jeff Teague (ankle) may be able to return against the Celtics on Wednesday as he is listed as questionable. On Dec. 21, coach Tom Thibodeau said that he expected the 30-year-old, who has missed the last seven games, to miss at least seven-to-10 days, so he is likely getting close to […]

Ricky Rubio And Jae Crowder To Return On Tuesday After One Game Absense

Utah Jazz point guard Ricky Rubio (back) and small forward/power forward Jae Crowder (thumb) will play Tuesday against the Raptors. Both players missed the Jazz's victory over the Knicks on Dec. 29. With their return, Dante Exum will once again come off the bench while Ekpe Udoh and Royce O'Neal will also see a decrease […]

D.J. Augustin Is Questionable For Wednesday

The Orlando Magic may be without two key members, point guard D.J. Augustin (ankle)and shooting guard/small forward Jonathon Simmons (ankle), of their rotation against the Bulls on Wednesday. Augustin, who sat out Monday's game as a result of a sprained ankle, is considered questionable against the Bulls while Simmons, who also sat out the game […]

Russell Westbrook Posts 10th Triple-Double In Farewell To 2018 Game

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook posted 32 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists and four steals in Monday's win over the Mavericks. The 30-year-old was 13-for-24 from the field and 6-for-6 from the free throw line. It was a nice bounce-back game for his dud of a performance against the Mavs on Sunday, where […]

Tyus Jones Dishes Out Career-High 13 Assists

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Tyus Jones was again thrust into action Monday versus the New Orleans Pelicans due to the absence of both Derrick Rose and Jeff Teague, but Jones recorded his second career double-double and set a new career high with 13 assists to go along with 15 points. Jerryd Bayless saw just 10 […]