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 […]

Vasilije Micic Will Sit Out On Monday

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Vasilije Micic (ankle) will miss the team's first preseason action with a sprained ankle. Head coach Mark Daigneault said that Micic is day-to-day with an ankle sprain, so he'll be one to monitor as the preseason progresses. The 29-year-old rookie out of Serbia was originally drafted in 2014 by the 76ers. […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Will Sit Out Of Preseason Opener

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (rest) will be taking the first preseason game off as he's just getting a rest day. The rising star played in the FIBA World Cup over the summer where he helped lead Canada to a bronze medal. There are no injury concerns right now, so any dynasty managers can […]

Fantasy Basketball Breakouts, Busts, And Locks - Memphis Grizzlies 2023 Outlook

The Grizzlies season ended last year in disappointment. They kicked Dillon Brooks to the curb in an attempt to help remake their image, but Ja Morant isn't helping their cause and will start the season suspended as his off-the-court struggles continue. Marcus Smart is now in town, but the rest of the roster looks quite […]

Jay Scrubb Likely Out For The Season With Knee Injury

Boston Celtics guard Jay Scrubb (knee) signed a two-way deal with the team this offseason but will likely have to miss the season after tearing his ACL at practice on Saturday. The team confirmed the injury after running some tests on Saturday and Sunday. The 23-year-old was previously on two-way deals with the Magic and […]

Nuggets Prepared To Sign Jamal Murray To Supermax Extension

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray has become a key piece to the team's success, but due to injury, he hasn't exactly had a superstar breakout yet. Despite that fact, the team is prepared to offer him a supermax extension after this season. General manager Calvin Booth said, "We're anticipating that we're probably paying him the […]

Tyler Herro Wants To Become "Untouchable"

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro has been the center of trade talks during almost every offseason since he joined the league. In an interview with the Miami Herald, he spoke about his goals and one of them was to become "untouchable" in any future trade talks. Being in trade discussions can be stressful when a […]

Andrew Nembhard Won't Travel On Two-Game Trip

Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (kidney stone) won't travel with the team on their two-game road trip to start out the preseason due to a kidney stone. Depending on how long he's been dealing with the issue, he may still be out for a couple more weeks before the stones pass. The 23-year-old appeared in […]

James Bouknight Sprains His Knee In Training Camp

Charlotte Hornets guard James Bouknight (knee) had to miss out on the team's scrimmage on Saturday after spraining his left knee during training camp. The team hasn't released any updates since the knee sprain happened, but it sounds like he'll have to miss at least a few days. The 23-year-old has had some injury issues […]

Marcus Smart Dealing With Abdominal Soreness

Memphis Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart (abdomen) is dealing with abdominal soreness. Although the injury is described as "minor," the Grizzlies will play it safe, meaning the 2021-22 Defensive Player of the Year could miss some or all of the team's preseason contests. Smart, who was traded to Memphis from Boston in June, has averaged 10.6 […]

Payton Pritchard Agrees To Extension With Celtics

According to ESPN senior NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard agreed to a four-year, $30 million (fully guaranteed) extension with the team. The 25-year-old played a career-low 13.4 minutes last season and expressed displeasure regarding his role. As a result, he sought a trade heading into the summer. However, with Grant Williams, […]

James Harden Out Versus Boston

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden (rest) won't play in Sunday's preseason meeting with the Celtics. Under normal circumstances, nobody would give much thought to someone missing an exhibition. However, the multi-time All-Star remains hopeful he'll be traded, specifically to the Clippers, meaning he could miss all of Philadelphia's preseason contests ahead of the regular season, […]

Fantasy Basketball Breakouts, Busts, And Locks - New Orleans Pelicans 2023-2024 Outlook

The Pelicans are a team that have been on the verge of turning their franchise around for several seasons. They had their season derailed by injuries to Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson last year, but still battled the rest of the year and finished above .500. They bring back most of their roster from last […]

Kyrie Irving Won't Play On Saturday

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (groin) won't play in Saturday's preseason game against the Timberwolves. The multi-time All-Star had a rough showing on Thursday in the first of back-to-back exhibition meetings with Minnesota, finishing with two points off a rough 1-for-6 shooting from the field while committing two turnovers in 14 minutes. Irving's left groin […]

Tre Jones Not Confirmed As The Starter Yet

San Antonio Spurs guard Tre Jones operated as the starting point guard in 65 of the 68 games that he played in last season. In that time, he averaged 12.9 points, 6.6 assists, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.3 steals across 29.2 minutes per game. On Thursday, coach Gregg Popovich was asked if Jones would remain the […]

Timberwolves Have High Hopes For Shake Milton

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Shake Milton is heading into his first season with the team and he's already stepping into more opportunities in training camp. The team wants him to shoot more threes than he did with the 76ers and he flashed his range over the first few days already. He attempted 1.9 per game last […]

Clippers Reportedly Offer Picks For James Harden

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Clippers have recently made offers to Philadelphia for guard James Harden. Specifically, Los Angeles would send an unprotected first-round pick and a pick swap. At the same time, the Clippers have reportedly pursued other assets to add to a potential deal. Harden, who's been seeking a trade […]

Ayo Dosunmu Could Become Starter

Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu recently signed a three-year deal with the organization. The former second-round pick is expected to be in the mix for the starting point guard spot. The expectation is that Dosunmu will compete with Jevon Carter and Coby White for the starting gig ahead of the season opener on October 25th. […]

Kyrie Irving Struggles In Preseason Play

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving had a rough showing in Thursday's exhibition loss to Minnesota in Abu Dhabi. Luka Doncic scored a game-high 25 points in this one. However, Irving struggled, going 1-for-6 from the field to finish with two points. The 31-year-old was traded to the Mavericks ahead of last season's deadline and averaged […]

Luka Doncic Scores 25 Points In Abu Dhabi

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (thigh) scored a game-high 25 points in Thursday's preseason loss to Minnesota. He battled a thigh issue during the FIBA World Cup, so there are concerns about his health heading into the season. But he looked good, going 8-for-14 from the field, adding five rebounds and one assist in 17 […]

Darius Garland Raves About New-Look Offense

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland is pleased with how the team's offense has worked in training camp, with more three-point shooting added to the roster in the summer. "You definitely feel the spacing, the floor is more spaced out. It's not as crowded anymore," Garland said. "You can see the difference. Just get used […]

Malcolm Brogdon Open To Staying In Portland

Portland Trail Blazers guard Malcolm Brogdon could still have a future with the team despite multiple reports suggesting he might be moved on quickly following his arrival from Boston. "They want me here, I want to be here," Brogdon said. "There's a lot of misleading information out there about they need to trade me or […]