Bennedict Mathurin Drops 25 Points In Win

Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin received his second straight start on Thursday night against the Sacramento Kings. The Pacers were shorthanded with Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) sidelined and Bruce Brown being traded to the Toronto Raptors. Mathurin made the most of it by hitting 11-of-21 shots from the floor for 25 points in the win. He […]

Bennedict Mathurin To Play On Thursday

Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin (ankle) is available ahead of Thursday's game against the Sacramento Kings. Mathurin is back after missing Monday's contest due to a left ankle sprain. He's expected to have an increased role with Aaron Nesmith (shin) sidelined and Bruce Brown being traded to the Toronto Raptors. It's uncertain whether Mathurin or […]

Cason Wallace Moves Into Starting Five

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace will move into the starting five ahead of Thursday's game against the Utah Jazz. The rookie guard will make his seventh start of the season with Luguentz Dort (illness) sidelined. A move to the starting unit is normally good news for a player's fantasy value. However, Wallace probably won't […]

Tre Mann Available On Thursday

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Tre Mann (illness) is available ahead of Thursday's game against the Utah Jazz. Mann was one of four players on this team added to the injury report due to an illness. Mann has been cleared to play, but there's no guarantee he gets much action during this contest. He sat out […]

Grizzlies vs. Timberwolves NBA DFS Showdown Slate Picks, Value Plays - Thursday, January 18

Happy Thursday, RotoBallers! Welcome back to our weekly showdown. As expected last week was a blowout and I had switched one player the lineups I had sent would have cashed, this one looms as another potential blowout but if the Pistons can keep it close then I believe anyone can. The Grizzlies are still down […]

Luka Doncic Returns With 30-Point Triple-Double

Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic put together a big comeback performance on Wednesday against the Lakers, returning to the lineup with a triple-double. Dallas struggled and went down 127-110 in Los Angeles, but Doncic had fun all night and piled up 33 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists. He logged 36 minutes and also […]

Ayo Dosunmu Questionable For Thursday

Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against Toronto. He's dealing with a left shoulder issue, which limited Dosunmu to only a 19-minute outing on Monday versus Cleveland. However, according to Bulls head coach Billy Donovan, Dosunmu is "totally fine" after undergoing imaging on his shoulder. The young guard […]

Tyrese Haliburton Holds Questionable Tag

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Thursday's game against the Sacramento Kings. This is surprising news given that Haliburton had a timetable of at least two weeks and that was 10 days ago. It sounds like Haliburton is making great progress and is on the verge of being cleared […]

Malcolm Brogdon Will Suit Up On Wednesday

Portland Trail Blazers guard Malcolm Brogdon (groin) is available ahead of Wednesday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. The veteran guard was uncertain coming into this game due to groin soreness. His presence is a welcoming sight for the Blazers as Brogdon has played a significant role lately with the team shorthanded. He's expected to come […]

Anfernee Simons Will Play Versus Nets

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (illness) is available ahead of Wednesday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. This is good news after Simons was a late addition to the injury report due to an illness. Luckily, it was a minor issue and Simons should resume his normal role in the rotation. Simons has played a […]

Luka Doncic Available On Wednesday

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (ankle) is available ahead of Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. The superstar guard will make his return to the court after missing each of the last three games. There is no word on Doncic being limited, so the assumption is that he'll have his normal workload. The return […]

RIVAL Fantasy NBA DFS Picks - Fantasy Bingo Strategy and Picks for 1/17/24 and 1/18/24

Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers, and welcome back to our new series covering RIVAL Fantasy Bingo picks for the NBA season! We will be covering how to play and the strategies to win. Fantasy Bingo is a spin on the classic game Bingo but the goal is to match achievements, not numbers. You will build a DFS […]

2023-24 Fantasy Basketball Week 13 Risers and Fallers

Hey, RotoBallers! Welcome back to the Week 13 edition of my weekly fantasy basketball risers and fallers! It might be hard to believe, but the halfway point of the season is here. Time flies, doesn't it? If things haven't gone your way yet in your fantasy leagues, don't lose hope! I'm here to help you […]

Jrue Holiday Listed As Questionable Wednesday

Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (elbow) is listed as questionable ahead of Wednesday's clash with the Spurs. Holiday continues to nurse a right elbow sprain he suffered late last month. However, he has been pushing through the injury and has yet to miss a game since the turn of the year. It appears likely that […]

Gary Trent Jr. Questionable For Wednesday

Toronto Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr. (illness) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Miami. He's been struck by an illness and couldn't play Monday versus Boston. Now, Gary Trent Jr. might have to sit out a second consecutive content. The 24-year-old is averaging close to 26 minutes a night off the Toronto bench this season […]

Jalen Brunson Listed As Questionable Wednesday

New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson (calf) is questionable for Wednesday's action against Houston. He suffered a left calf contusion last week and has been out for two games. It's not a serious issue, and Brunson even went through the warmups ahead of Monday's matchup against Orlando before sitting out the contest, so it […]

Luka Doncic Tagged As Questionable For Wednesday

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. The star guard has missed each of the last three games due to a right ankle sprain. Tim Hardaway Jr. has been playing extremely well in the starting five while Doncic is out. The expectation is […]

Ayo Dosunmu Aggravates Shoulder Injury

Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (shoulder) missed the fourth quarter versus Cleveland on Monday after aggravating a shoulder injury. He finished the contest as Chicago's leading bench scorer, putting up 10 points in 19 minutes on 3-for-7 shooting. Dosunmu noted after the game that he's hopeful he can play Thursday versus the Raptors. Jevon Carter […]

Shaedon Sharpe To Miss At Least Two Weeks

Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe (abdominal) is set to miss at least two weeks of action. Sharpe has missed each of the last two games before the Blazers decided to shut him down for the next two weeks. After that, Sharpe will be re-evaluated, but could continue to miss time after being looked at […]

Jamal Murray Listed As Questionable For Tuesday

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (tibia) has popped up on the injury report and has been listed as questionable with bilateral tibia inflammation. The 26-year-old hasn't missed a game since December 12 and was able to play a full 36 minutes on Sunday in an eight-point win over the Indiana Pacers. With Murray's injury history, […]

Kyle Lowry Will Suit Up Monday Versus Nets

Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry (hand) was originally listed as doubtful due to a left hand sprain but it seems like he's good enough to play since the team has officially upgraded him to active on Monday. The veteran guard should take his spot in the starting five again along with Jimmy Butler (toe) and […]

Jalen Brunson Could Miss A Second Consecutive Game Monday

New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson (calf) is in danger of missing a second consecutive game on Monday, as the team has listed him questionable for a tilt against Orlando. Following a run of three 30-point efforts in five outings, Brunson was forced to skip his first game of the season on Saturday versus […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Questionable Monday

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (knee) is questionable to play against the Lakers on Monday. The Thunder star has sprained his right knee and could be absent for the first time this season. Josh Giddey should receive a big boost without Gilgeous-Alexander on the court, while Cason Wallace and Isaiah Joe would be candidates […]

Fantasy Basketball Early-Week Streamers: Week 13

After an exciting start, it's Week 13 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 […]

CJ McCollum, Trey Murphy III Probable To Face Mavericks

New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (ankle) and Trey Murphy III (knee) have both been tagged as probable to play against the Dallas Mavericks on Monday. Both play big roles in the team's offensive success on both the starting and reserve units. McCollum and Murphy were forced to miss their last game against the Mavericks […]

Luka Doncic Not Expected To Play On Monday

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (ankle) has been listed as doubtful against the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday. This will likely be his third consecutive missed game with this ankle sprain, but his status is an upgrade from getting ruled out right away. He seems to be moving in the right direction, but it will […]

De'Anthony Melton Ruled Out Against Rockets

Philadelphia 76ers guard De'Anthony Melton (back) has already been ruled out for the team's game against the Houston Rockets on Monday despite playing the last two games on a minutes restriction. Unfortunately, the defensive-minded combo guard is dealing with a lumbar spine stress response. Back injuries usually are one of the trickier ailments to deal […]

Stephen Curry Resting Versus Milwaukee

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry won't play on Saturday night versus the Milwaukee Bucks. The veteran sharpshooter logged 35 minutes in Friday's win over the Chicago Bulls, finishing with 27 points and nine assists. However, he won't be available on Saturday to rest. With Chris Paul (hand) and Moses Moody (calf) also out, Brandin […]

Trae Young Expected To Play Against Washington

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (calf) is expected to play on Saturday against the Washington Wizards. The 25-year-old has been on and off the injury report this season. However, he hasn't missed a game in over a month. Still, if the calf contusion keeps him off the floor, Dejounte Murray (hamstring) would likely handle things […]

D'Angelo Russell Troubled By Knee Issue

Los Angeles Lakers point guard D'Angelo Russell (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's visit to Salt Lake City to face the Jazz. He has landed on the injury report with right knee contusion. Russell only just returned from a tailbone issue, but it looks like he could be back on the shelf Saturday night. […]