
RotoBaller NBA Recap: Moment of Silence for Ayton's Ankles
First and foremost, I'd like to express my sincerest condolences to Deandre Ayton for the loss of his ankles... Sheesh. Praying he has a speedy recovery. (Also, the bench reaction was entirely too subdued and the Pacers have officially become my least favorite team due to their lameness.) Oh, and by the way, there were […]

Trae Young Posts Double-Double In Road Win
Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young recorded his seventh double-double of the season, scoring 17 points to go along with five rebounds, 10 assists, one block, one steal and two three-pointers on 5-for-12 shooting. Young has turned into an impressive commodity in points leagues over the past month, recording six double-digit assist games in November, but […]

Jeremy Lin Quiet On Tuesday
Atlanta Hawks guard Jeremy Lin was only able to score seven points to go along with five rebounds, two assists and one three-pointer during Tuesday's road win versus the Miami Heat. Lin had found himself on a three-game heater coming into tonight, having averaged 19.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 1.3 steals and 2.6 threes. […]

Dennis Smith Jr. is Questionable for Wednesday
Dallas Mavericks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. (wrist) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Houston Rockets. Head coach Rick Carlisle believes Smith should be able to get out there. Smith was not able to play on Saturday and that resulted in Luka Doncic (illness) making the start at point guard. However, both […]

Luka Doncic is Questionable for Wednesday
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (illness) did not practice on Tuesday and is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Houston Rockets. Luckily, this is not a serious injury and at worst it appears Doncic might miss one game. More information should be known on Wednesday. Dennis Smith Jr. (wrist) is also listed as […]

Goran Dragic, Tyler Johnson Out on Tuesday
Miami Heat guards Goran Dragic (knee) and Tyler Johnson (hamstring) are listed as out for Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. There hasn't been any indication that either player is close to returning to the court anytime soon. Wayne Ellington and Dwyane Wade will continue seeing an increased workload with Dragic and Johnson sidelined. Both […]

George Hill Could Return on Wednesday
Cleveland Cavaliers guard George Hill (shoulder) could return to the court for Wednesday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He was able to go through full contact practice on Monday. That is a great sign moving forward, but we'll see how he progresses. Collin Sexton has been playing solid in the starting unit, so it'd […]

Chris Paul is Questionable for Wednesday
Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul (leg) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. Paul is dealing with a sore leg that has forced him to miss the last two games. He's been given a full four days to rest, so there is some hope that Paul will be able to […]

Gary Harris is Questionable on Tuesday
Denver Nuggets guard Gary Harris (ankle) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Harris sat out on Saturday, but head coach Mike Malone is hopeful that Harris is able to return on Tuesday. This doesn't sound like too serious of an issue, so hopefully Harris is back on the court […]

Jrue Holiday Commits Eight Turnovers In Loss
New Orleans point guard Jrue Holiday scored 13 points on 4-for-8 shooting, including 1-for-2 from the three-point line, in Monday's loss to the Celtics. He chipped in six rebounds and seven assists along with a season-high eight turnovers. Ball-handling has been an issue for the 28-year-old recently as he has committed at least four turnovers […]

Marcus Smart Plays Season-High 40 Minutes
Boston Celtics point guard/shooting guard Marcus Smart tallied eight points, two rebounds, five assists, one block, and a steal over a season-high 40 minutes against the Pelicans on Monday. He was 3-for-8 from the field and 2-for-5 from the three-point line. The 24-year-old made his first start of the season as he replaced Jaylen Brown […]

D.J. Augustin Dishes Out Nine Assists In Monday's Loss
Orlando Magic point guard D.J. Augustin distributed nine assists for the second consecutive game and added nine points on 3-for-10 shooting in his club's 116-110 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Monday. Augustin also provided four rebounds, with two steals and a make from three in 29 minutes of action. Augustin has picked things […]

Quinn Cook Scores Eight Points On Monday
Golden State Warriors guard Quinn Cook struggled with his shot on Monday but still managed to fill up the score sheet with some lower-end stats in the win. Cook shot just 3-for-10 from the floor for eight points while adding six rebounds with four assists and a steal with a block while knocking down two […]

Aaron Holiday Continues Excellent Play
Indiana Pacers point guard Aaron Holiday continued his solid play with Victor Oladipo (knee) sidelined, as he scored in double digits for the fifth straight game on Monday. Holiday was 6-for-8 from the floor for 12 points and added two rebounds with a couple of assists in 22 minutes of action. In his last five […]

Tyreke Evans Scores 14 Points On Monday
Indiana Pacers guard Tyreke Evans got the start once again on Monday with Victor Oladipo (knee) still sidelined and the veteran guard posted 14 points to help secure the win. Evans was 5-for-10 from the floor with a make from three to go along with two assists and a rebound with a steal in 23 […]

Darren Collison Dishes Out Season-High 11 Assists
Indiana Pacers point guard Darren Collison recorded a season-high 11 assists to help secure the 33-point win over the Utah Jazz on Monday. Collison added eight points with an awesome four steals to go along with three rebounds while not committing a single turnover. This was one of Collison's better games of the season as […]

Ricky Rubio Cools Off In Monday's Loss
Utah Jazz guard Ricky Rubio could not follow up his 27-point eruption from Sunday as he recorded just six points on 2-for-8 shooting in his club's blowout loss to the Indiana Pacers on Monday. Rubio managed to salvage his line with eight assists and three rebounds to go along with a steal and a make […]

Tony Parker Returns On Monday
Charlotte Hornets guard Tony Parker (ribs) returned from a two-game absence on Monday, scoring 15 points with six assists, one rebound, one steal and one three-pointer in 21 minutes. Parker provided a scare during Monday's game in the second quarter, leaving with groin tightness but eventually was able to return. The 36-year-old also missed a […]

Ryan Arcidiacono Scores Career-High 22 Points
Chicago Bulls point guard Ryan Arcidiacono scored a career-high 22 points against the San Antonio Spurs on Monday, but he needed 24 for his team to get the win. Arcidiacono found the ball in his hands as the clock neared zeroes, resulting in his game-winning attempt clanking off the rim. From a fantasy perspective, it […]

Bryn Forbes Dishes Out Team-High Six Assists
San Antonio Spurs point/shooting guard Bryn Forbes handed out six assists during Monday’s win over the Chicago Bulls, his second-highest assist total for a contest this year. Forbes remains entrenched in the starting lineup, but his role varies depending on whom he shares the court with. In addition to his six dimes Monday, he also […]

Patty Mills Pours In 17 Points Off Bench
San Antonio Spurs point guard Patty Mills was instant offense off the bench during Monday’s win over the Chicago Bulls, supplying 17 points on seven of 10 shooting in 23 minutes. Mills attempted 10 shots for the first time in six contests, although added just two assists, one rebound and one steal, a trend that […]

Kyrie Irving Drains Five Three-Pointers
Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving was fantastic on Monday night as he tallied 26 points, 10 assists, five rebounds, and five steals in a 124-107 win over the Pelicans. He was 10-for-22 from the floor and 5-for-10 from beyond the arc. The double-double was his fourth in the last seven games. While the 26-year-old […]

Eric Bledsoe Scores 17 Points In Loss
Milwaukee Bucks guard Eric Bledsoe scored 17 points with four assists, one rebound, two steals and four triples on 6-for-13 shooting from the field in Monday's loss to the Charlotte Hornets. After a slow start to the season, Bledsoe has produced top-40 nine-category value this season. The 28-year-old is setting career-high totals in field goal […]

Malcolm Brogdon Scores 11 Points With Poor Shooting
Milwaukee Bucks guard Malcolm Brogdon scored 11 points on Monday, adding in eight rebounds, six assists, two steals, and one three-pointer on 4-for-16 shooting. Brogdon has provided top-100 value this season in nine-category leagues but has had his upside limited due to a lack of defensive statistics. Despite the virtual absence of blocks and steals, […]

John Wall Goes For Season-High 36 Points In Win
Washington Wizards point guard John Wall battled through an ankle injury to lead his team to victory Monday over the Houston Rockets. Wall delivered his fifth double-double of the season, finishing with a season-high 36 points, including six of his club’s 10 points in overtime, to go along with 11 assists. It was quite the […]

Stephen Curry Expected To Practice Tuesday
Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (groin) is slated to practice on Tuesday, according to Anthony Slater of The Athletic. This is fantastic news for the Warriors as it likely means the 30-year-old, who partook in a scrimmage on Monday, will be able to play on Thursday against the Raptors. Quinn Cook will take […]

Eric Gordon Sets New Career High In Points Monday
Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon scored a career-high 36 points against the Washington Wizards on Monday night. Gordon finished 12-for-23 from the field, including 8-for-16 from three-point range, but added little else in 43 minutes. Gordon took advantage of his second-straight start with Chris Paul (leg) sitting out the past two games. These games have […]

James Harden Explodes For 54 Points In Overtime Loss
Houston Rockets guard James Harden dominated the Washington Wizards Monday night but was unable to seal a win in Washington. Harden finished with a season-high 54 points on 17-for-32 from the field and 13-for-15 from the line while adding seven three-pointers in 47 minutes. Harden also flirted with a triple-double by registering 13 assists, eight […]

Collin Sexton Sloppy Against Timberwolves
Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Collin Sexton did not play too well against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night. Sexton shot just 5-for-19 from the field to finish with 11 points, seven rebounds, four assists and four turnovers in 38 minutes. Sexton followed up his back-to-back 20-point outings on Friday and Saturday with a poor shooting […]

Jeff Teague Gets Off To A Good Start
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jeff Teague got off to a good start against the Cavaliers on Monday, with 10 of his 13 points coming in the first half. He also added two rebounds and six assists. Teague has played well after returning on Nov. 12 from a knee injury, scoring 15 and 18 points in his […]