Gary Payton II Faces New Spell On The Sidelines

Golden State Warriors guard/forward Gary Payton II is expected to miss several weeks with a left hamstring strain. He has just returned from missing a month with a calf injury, and Payton II, unfortunately, lands back on the shelf after playing only a total of 20 minutes in two games. The 31-year-old has been limited […]

Nuggets vs. Warriors NBA DFS Showdown Slate Picks, Value Plays - Thursday Jan 4th

Happy Thursday, RotoBallers! Welcome back to our weekly showdown. Last week, we had a few solid plays, but the value busted. Max Christie really surprised everyone as he crushed his price with only around 1% ownership. Nick Richards was one of the best plays on the board, but Austin Reaves hurt my lineups. We don't […]

Cole Anthony Downgraded To Out

Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony (quad) has been downgraded to out ahead of Wednesday's game against the Sacramento Kings. The young guard was a late addition to the injury report due to a right quad contusion. It's not shocking to see the Magic taking the cautious approach and holding him out of this game. Anthony […]

Anfernee Simons Returns On Wednesday

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (illness) will return to the starting five ahead of Wednesday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. Simons will make his return to the court after a three-game absence due to a lingering illness. His return will shift veteran guard Malcolm Brogdon back to the bench. Although, Brogdon could still have […]

Coby White Will Play On Wednesday

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (ankle) will suit up for Wednesday's game against the New York Knicks. As expected, White will play after being listed as probable heading into this game due to right ankle soreness. He should resume his normal role in the starting five for this game. White has been putting up big […]

Cole Anthony Questionable For Wednesday

Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony (quad) is listed as questionable ahead of Wednesday's game against the Sacramento Kings. The young guard was not listed on the initial injury report, but was added a few hours before tip-off. The Magic are likely going to wait and see how Anthony feels pregame before making a final decision. […]

2023-24 Fantasy Basketball Week 11 Risers and Fallers

Happy New Year, RotoBallers! Welcome back to the Week 11 edition of my weekly fantasy basketball risers and fallers! If things didn't go your way in your fantasy leagues in 2023, don't lose hope! A new year is always a great chance for a fresh start, and you can always use the expert analysis of […]

Dante Exum Doubtful To Play Wednesday

Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum (heel) is considered doubtful for Wednesday's game against Portland. He tried to play through a right heel contusion on Monday versus Utah, but Exum lasted for only 12 minutes. Jaden Hardy started the second half in Exum's place on Monday, and he will likely maintain the role versus the Trail […]

Anfernee Simons Questionable Against The Mavs

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (illness) is questionable ahead of Wednesday's matchup against the Dallas Mavericks. The 24-year-old has been under the weather. However, the questionable designation is at least a step in the right direction. At any rate, if Simons misses his fourth consecutive game on Wednesday night, Scoot Henderson or Malcolm Brogdon […]

D'Angelo Russell Not Expected To Play Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell (tailbone) isn't expected to play on Wednesday versus the Miami Heat. He's battling a tailbone contusion, so he'll miss a second straight game if he can't get healthy. Head coach Darvin Ham recently sent Russell to the bench, meaning his fantasy ceiling has been significantly lower of late. However, […]

Derrick Rose Won't Return On Tuesday

Memphis Grizzlies guard Derrick Rose (thigh) won't return to Tuesday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. The veteran guard was able to play nine minutes during the first half before exiting due to left thigh soreness. His absence will result in John Konchar and David Roddy getting more run in the rotation. Also, Marcus Smart […]

Markelle Fultz Downgraded To Out

Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz (knee) has been downgraded to out ahead of Tuesday's game against the Golden State Warriors. The young guard has missed over two months of action while he recovers from left knee tendinitis. The expectation is that Fultz is going to be heavily limited once he does eventually return to the […]

Terry Rozier Will Play On Tuesday

Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (illness) is available for Tuesday's game against the Sacramento Kings. As expected, Rozier will play after being listed as probable heading into this game. The expectation is that he'll move right into the starting five, which will shift Ish Smith back to the bench. Fantasy managers who have Rozier rostered […]

Immanuel Quickley Looks Good In Raptors Debut

Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley produced a good all-around performance in his first game for the team on Monday, finishing a 124-121 home victory against Cleveland with 14 points, six rebounds, three assists, and two steals. He hit two shots from outside with five attempts, and Quickley was 5-for-12 overall from the field while having […]

Andrew Nembhard Exits With Sore Back

Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard was limited to only eight minutes due to a sore back in Monday's impressive 122-113 road win over Milwaukee. He had a poor outing, contributing only two points and finishing with a team-worst minus-21 rating. Nembhard made his fifth consecutive start in Bruce Brown's (knee) absence, but he might now […]

Dante Exum Exits Early Monday With Heel Issue

Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum exited Monday's loss to Utah with a right heel contusion. He was already considered questionable for the game with the same issue. It looks like Exum wanted to give it a go, but he apparently wasn't able to push through the injury for the entire night. The Australian guard logged […]

Markelle Fultz Uncertain For Tuesday

Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz (knee) is currently listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Golden State Warriors. The former top pick was tagged as questionable going into their last game and eventually sat out. Fultz has missed nearly two months of action due to left knee tendinitis. The expectation is he'll be under […]

Kyle Lowry Back On Monday Evening

Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry (head) will play on Monday against the Los Angeles Clippers. Lowry hasn't been as productive this season, averaging 9.4 points, his lowest in years. But with Jimmy Butler (foot), Josh Richardson (back), and Caleb Martin (ankle) out, Lowry could see an uptick in production. Unfortunately, he's still a risky fantasy […]

Terry Rozier Ruled Out Against Denver

Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (illness) won't play on Monday against the Denver Nuggets. He's not feeling well and had been listed as questionable leading up to this one. However, he'll get the night off, so his next chance to return will be on Tuesday in Sacramento. The Hornets are down some of their other […]

Kyrie Irving Will Suit Up On Monday Versus Jazz

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (heel) hasn't played since December 8 after suffering a right heel contusion. He was then listed as questionable on Monday for their game against the Utah Jazz but has been upgraded to active. Jaden Hardy will likely take the biggest fantasy hit after getting moved back to the bench from […]

Luka Doncic Upgraded To Active On Monday

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (quad) will reportedly play on Monday night against the Utah Jazz. He was originally listed as questionable with left quad soreness, but the good news for the Mavericks and fantasy managers is that he'll end up playing. The MVP candidate was able to play through the quad soreness on Saturday […]

Terry Rozier Uncertain For Monday Night

Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (illness) is questionable for Monday's matchup with the Denver Nuggets. He's under the weather, so he may join Gordon Hayward (calf) and LaMelo Ball (ankle) on the shelf for the meeting against the defending champs. If that's the case, Ish Smith, Cody Martin, and Nick Smith Jr. could see more […]

Fantasy Basketball Early-Week Streamers: Week 11

After an exciting start, it's Week 11 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 […]

Malachi Flynn Unavailable For Knicks Debut On Monday

New York Knicks point guard Malachi Flynn (ankle) won't make his team debut on Monday versus Minnesota. He's on the injury report with a right ankle sprain. Flynn will provide some point guard depth behind Jalen Brunson in New York, but he isn't expected to play a large role. Meanwhile, OG Anunoby and Precious Achiuwa, […]

Jrue Holiday Questionable Versus The Spurs

Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (elbow) is questionable for Sunday's meeting with the Spurs. The 33-year-old has regressed in his first season with the Celtics, averaging 13.1 points, more than six points fewer than he had during the 2022-23 campaign while still a member of the Bucks. However, he remains a valuable fantasy commodity, so […]

Trae Young Available Against Washington

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (knee) will play on Sunday against Washington. The 25-year-old appeared on the injury report because of a right knee contusion. However, he's good to go, much to the relief of fantasy managers. Young has had an All-Star season through his first 29 games of the 2023-24 campaign. But he is […]

Trae Young Tagged As Probable For Sunday

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (knee) is listed as probable for Sunday's matchup against the Washington Wizards. Young suffered a right knee contusion during Friday's game, but is expected to play through the issue. If Young sits out, Dejounte Murray would probably shift over to the point guard spot. He'd have increased value as the […]

Trayce Jackson-Davis, Chris Paul To Start On Saturday

Golden State Warriors forward Trayce Jackson-Davis and guard Chris Paul will move into the starting five ahead of Saturday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. Head coach Steve Kerr has decided to shake up the rotation. Kevon Looney and Brandin Podziemski will head to the bench, but should still have significant roles. Out of the bunch, […]

Luka Doncic Cleared To Play On Saturday

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (quad) has been cleared to suit up for Saturday's game against the Golden State Warriors. The superstar guard was questionable coming into this game due to a left quad contusion. Despite that, Doncic will suit up and figures to play his normal role in the rotation. The expectation was that […]

Kyle Lowry Out Again On Saturday Night

Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry (head) won't play on Saturday versus the Utah Jazz. The veteran will now miss his second consecutive game because of a head contusion, although there's a chance he could return on Monday versus the Los Angeles Clippers. Nonetheless, Lowry has averaged only 9.4 points this season, one of the lowest […]