Damian Lillard Has 14 Points In Bucks Debut

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard made his first appearance for the team on Sunday, producing 14 points in 22 minutes in a 108-97 victory over the Lakers. With Giannis Antetokounmpo also in the lineup, we got the first glimpse of how Milwaukee's new-look offense will work in 2023-24. The Greek Freak was very happy […]

Fantasy Basketball Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Milwaukee Bucks (2023-24)

Welcome to yet another edition of RotoBaller's Fantasy Basketball Breakouts, Busts, and Locks for the 2023-24 season. Today, we will be looking at the Milwaukee Bucks; a team that has around two more seasons to convince Giannis Antetokounmpo to stay. Last season was filled with ups and downs. They had a 9-0 start, but injuries […]

Tyler Herro Leads All Scorers In Win Over Grizzlies

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro is a man on a mission to prove his worth after having to hear his name in trade talks all summer long. In the team's preseason win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday, Herro posted 30 points, six assists, and three rebounds while shooting 11-for-19 from the floor and 4-for-7 […]

Tre Jones And Devin Vassell Won't Play On Monday Night

San Antonio Spurs guards Tre Jones and Devin Vassell are getting rest days along with Victor Wembanyama instead of playing against the Houston Rockets on Monday. Jones and Vassell seem to be the leaders to control the backcourt this season. Vassell has a lot of hype after he's improved in each of his three seasons […]

Stephen Curry And Chris Paul Get The Night Off On Sunday

Golden State Warriors guards Stephen Curry and Chris Paul are getting a rest night on Sunday during their game against the Sacramento Kings. According to Anthony Slater, head coach Steve Kerr said that the veterans on the team would at least get one game off during the preseason. This most likely allows the team to […]

Cory Joseph And Rodney McGruder Sitting Out Against Kings

Golden State Warriors guards Cory Joseph (back) and Rodney McGruder (concussion protocol) will miss the team's preseason contest on Sunday against the Sacramento Kings. Head coach Steve Kerr expects Joseph to be able to play in a preseason game and is hopeful that McGruder can do the same. The latter is already in the later […]

Clippers Not Looking To Add More For James Harden

According to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Enquirer, the Clippers haven't budged on sweetening the trade package proposed for 76ers guard James Harden. It's common knowledge Harden wants to head west. However, outside of some picks and expiring contracts, Los Angeles doesn't appear willing to add anyone else, including the highly-coveted Terance Mann. With the […]

Fantasy Basketball Breakouts, Busts, And Locks - Phoenix Suns 2023 Outlook

After being dispatched in six games in the second round by the eventual champion Denver Nuggets, the Suns and new owner Mat Ishbia decided it was time to make a big splash. The Suns were involved in a pair of blockbuster three-team trades this offseason, highlighted by the departures of Chris Paul and Deandre Ayton […]

Dennis Smith Jr. To Miss "At Least A Week"

According to Brooklyn Nets head coach Jacque Vaughn, guard Dennis Smith Jr. (ankle) will be sidelined for "at least a week." The 2017 No. 9 overall pick, who injured his left ankle in preseason action on Thursday night, signed with Brooklyn over the summer after most recently suiting up for the Hornets in 2022-23. He […]

Shaedon Sharpe Not Starting On Saturday

Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's exhibition matchup against the Utah Jazz. Fantasy managers don't need to panic as this is only because it's the preseason. The Blazers are trying different rotations to see what they like. The Blazers will let Anfernee Simons and Scoot Henderson […]

Stephen Curry Scores 18 Points In Preseason Loss

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry finished with 18 points in the preseason victory over the Lakers on Friday night. The multi-time All-Star looked good in this one, going 5-for-8 from the field and 2-for-4 from deep. He added four assists and three rebounds and displayed his defensive acumen by amassing one steal and one […]

Chris Paul Commits Five Turnovers On Friday

Golden State Warriors guard Chris Paul logged 20 minutes of work in Friday's exhibition with the Lakers. The veteran finished with six points, going 2-for-6 from the field and 2-for-3 from deep. He added four assists, although he amassed five turnovers. The 2005 No. 4 overall pick has now totaled seven turnovers in his first […]

D'Angelo Russell Working To Improve Defensively

Los Angeles Lakers point guard D'Angelo Russell was demoted to the bench for the team's final outing in 2022-23, and he is determined to avoid the same fate in the new season by focusing on improving his defensive play. "Yeah, I mean, last year they found a way to get me off the floor by […]

Bones Hyland Expected To Shine In 2023-24

Los Angeles Clippers guard Bones Hyland is seen as a player who could make a big impact in 2023-24. The 23-year-old himself has admitted that he feels a lot more comfortable in the team now, and teammate Nicolas Batum is full of praise for Hyland. "He's fast, he's talented, he's a great basketball player, but […]

Jeremy Sochan Starts At Point Guard On Friday

San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan started at point guard in Friday's preseason win over Miami. He played well, finishing with 10 points off 4-for-10 shooting from the field, adding six rebounds, three assists, and a steal. The 20-year-old completed his rookie season by averaging 11.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 2.5 assists in 53 games. […]

Tre Jones Plays Well Off The Bench On Friday

San Antonio Spurs guard Tre Jones came off the bench in Friday's preseason meeting with the Heat. He played well, going 4-for-6 from the field, adding five assists and four steals. The 23-year-old started 65 games last season and averaged 12.9 points, 6.6 assists, and 1.3 steals. Unfortunately, Jones isn't a lock to remain in […]

James Harden Could Be Sidelined If He Doesn't Play Hard

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden is still in the midst of trade talks as his situation hasn't improved and general manager Daryl Morey hasn't found a deal that he likes yet. According to Adrian Wojnarowski, the 76ers are prepared to sideline Harden if he doesn't play up to their standards and play hard enough. So […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Posts Solid Two-Way Performance

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made his preseason debut on Thursday against the Detroit Pistons and didn't disappoint. The rising star finished with 12 points, three assists, two rebounds, three steals, and one block across 22 minutes. He also knocked down a three and went 5-for-6 from the free-throw line. Gilgeous-Alexander is primed to […]

Trae Young Scores 20 Points In Limited Minutes

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young lit up the scoreboard in the second quarter of the team's 103-102 preseason win over the Memphis Grizzlies. The star sharpshooter finished with 20 points, three assists, two rebounds, and one steal while shooting 8-for-16 from the floor and 4-for-7 from deep. He did all of his damage in 18 […]

Scoot Henderson Drops 22 Points Against Phoenix

Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson flashed his scoring ability in the preseason matchup against the Phoenix Suns on Thursday. The rookie collected 22 points on 8-for-14 shooting with four assists and four rebounds. He also knocked down two threes but his inexperience also came out in the form of six turnovers and fouling out. […]

Lonnie Walker IV Leaves Early On Thursday

Brooklyn Nets guard Lonnie Walker IV (wrist) was forced to exit early during Thursday's preseason matchup against Maccabi. The young guard exited the game due to a left wrist contusion. Before leaving, Walker had 12 points, two assists, and one rebound during this contest. This is bad timing with fellow guard Dennis Smith Jr. (ankle) […]

Bradley Beal Not Starting On Thursday

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (back) will remain on the bench ahead of Thursday's preseason contest against the Portland Trail Blazers. The superstar guard is available, but won't be in the starting five for this contest. Beal continues to deal with back tightness, so it wouldn't be shocking to see the Suns continue to hold […]

Dennis Smith Jr. Suffers Injury On Thursday

Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Smith Jr. (ankle) suffered an injury during Thursday's exhibition game against Maccabi. The 24-year-old injured his left ankle and was unable to return to this contest. However, the Nets likely held him out of the rest of the game as a precaution. Luckily, the X-rays came back negative, so it sounds […]

Jordan Goodwin Probable On Thursday

Phoenix Suns point guard Jordan Goodwin (hamstring) is considered probable for Thursday's preseason game versus Portland. The 24-year-old hasn't yet played in preseason due to right hamstring tightness. However, he was able to get a full practice in on Wednesday and looks set to play his first game with the Suns Thursday. Goodwin, who is […]

Jaden Ivey Could Be Forced To Drop To The Bench For New Season

Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey, who started 73 of his 74 games last season with the team, could be heading to the bench for the 2023-24 campaign, as head coach Monty Williams doesn't want to have too many youngsters on the court together. "Putting in too many young guys on the floor, I think, is […]

Fantasy Basketball Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Golden State Warriors (2023-24)

Welcome to yet another edition of RotoBaller's Fantasy Basketball Breakouts, Busts, and Locks for the 2023-24 season. Today we will be looking at the Golden State Warriors; a team who are desperate for a chance to get one last ring. Last season was a complete disaster. It all started with Draymond Green punching Jordan Poole […]

Fantasy Basketball Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Charlotte Hornets (2023-24)

Welcome to yet another edition of RotoBaller's Fantasy Basketball Breakouts, Busts, and Locks for the 2023-24 season. Today we will be looking at the Charlotte Hornets; a team that is looking to get back to the play-in tournament after a disappointing season. LaMelo Ball missed most of the year, while Miles Bridges spent the season […]

Three Point Assassins: Experts in Shooting, Assists, and Rebounds (Premium Content)

In fantasy basketball, having top-tier players who can excel in three-point shooting, assists, and rebounding is like finding a hidden treasure. These athletes aren't just specialists; they bring a versatile set of skills to the table. Whether you play roto or H2H, with these players on your roster, you can adapt to different matchups, switching […]

Luka Doncic Limited On Tuesday

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (calf) was limited to five minutes during Tuesday's scrimmage with Real Madrid in Spain. Fantasy managers shouldn't be too concerned as Doncic's appearance was ceremonial. The superstar guard continues to deal with a minor calf injury, so the Mavs are going to play it safe with him. It wouldn't be […]

Five Bold Fantasy Predictions for the 2023-2024 NBA Season

NBA training camp is set to kick off in a few days, which means draft season is officially upon us. With every new NBA season, there are a multitude of fantasy surprises and outliers. One example could be Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Everyone knew he was a prolific scorer, but he had an injury history, and no […]