LeBron James Extends 30-Point Streak

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James had his seventh consecutive 30-point outing on Christmas Day, leading all scorers with 38 points in a 124-115 loss to the Mavericks. The King was pretty much unstoppable at the start of the game, but Dallas exploded for a 51-point third quarter and the game slipped away for the […]

Devin Booker Lasts Just Four Minutes In Comeback Game

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Devin Booker managed to play just four minutes on Christmas Day against Denver, leaving with a left groin problem. Prior to Sunday, he had missed three games with a sore groin and it seems likely that Booker will miss time again. There should be updates coming on his status Monday. Landry Shamet […]

Zion Williamson On Track To Play Monday

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (protocols) is no longer listed on the injury report ahead of Monday's game against the Indiana Pacers. Williamson is on track to play after a two-game absence. Williamson's return would likely move Naji Marshall to bench and take some offensive opportunities away from Jonas Valanciunas.

RotoBaller's Week 11 Fantasy Basketball Watch List: Holiday Sleepers

Holiday greetings from the RotoBaller team. Hopefully, this time of the year finds your NBA fantasy team in the best shape or at least one player away from making a difference come playoff time. If you've followed along with the RotoBaller weekly NBA fantasy watch list, your fantasy team possibly acquired a few valuable end-of-the-roster […]

Devin Booker On Track To Return On Christmas

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Devin Booker (groin) is expected to return to the lineup for the team's Christmas Day matchup against Denver. He has missed the past three games with groin soreness, but sources have told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski that the Suns star is set to be back against the Nuggets. Booker exited the lineup right […]

Khris Middleton Doubtful For Christmas Day Game

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (knee) is considered doubtful for a meeting with the Celtics on Christmas Day. He has a sore right knee and is in danger of missing his fifth consecutive game. Health issues have limited Middleton to only seven appearances this season, and he's been far from his best with averages of […]

LeBron James Regarded As Probable For Christmas Game

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) is probable for the team's Christmas Day battle with Dallas. He is on the injury report with left ankle soreness and playing through it shouldn't be a problem for LeBron. This is going to be a historic outing for James as he takes the court for his 17th […]

Donte DiVincenzo Ready To Return On Christmas Day

Golden State Warriors guard/forward Donte DiVincenzo (illness) is set to return from a two-game absence on Christmas Day against the Grizzlies. He was forced to miss a pair of contests while battling a non-COVID illness. The 25-year-old had just moved to the starting unit before getting sick. DiVincenzo will hope to regain his spot for […]

Andrew Wiggins Still Out On Christmas Day

Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins (groin) won't be making his comeback in the team's Christmas Day clash against Memphis. He was initially regarded as questionable for the game, but the team has now listed him as out. Wiggins suffered an adductor strain at the start of the month and has missed nine games. With […]

Reggie Bullock Not On The Injury Report Ahead Of Christmas Day

Dallas Mavericks forward Reggie Bullock left Friday's clash with Houston early due to a neck strain, but he isn't on the injury report ahead of Sunday's meeting with the Lakers. It's a strong indication that Bullock is fine for the contest. Bullock exited on Friday in the third quarter after logging 27 minutes. He finished […]

Jimmy Butler Dealing With An Ankle Sprain

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler was forced to exit Friday's matchup against Indiana with a sprained ankle. He rolled his right ankle in the first quarter and was initially able to play through the injury, but Butler didn't see any action after the third quarter. He logged 28 minutes and had a great outing in […]

RJ Barrett Posts Season-High 44 Points

New York Knicks guard/forward RJ Barrett had a special night on Friday against Chicago, shooting 14-for-20 from the field en route to a season-high 44 points. He hit 6-for-6 from deep and was 10-for-13 with his free throws. Incredibly, the Knicks couldn't turn Barrett's big performance into a victory, with the team blowing a three-point […]

Jaylen Brown Leads Boston Past Minnesota

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown had a spectacular fourth quarter against Minnesota on Friday, turning a tight game into a comfortable 121-109 victory by scoring 23 points in the final frame. He recorded the team's first 10 points of the quarter and the late spurt helped Brown to post his second-highest scoring total of the […]

Kawhi Leonard Scores 28 Points In Loss To Philly

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard scored a team-high 28 points in the loss to Philadelphia. He also added five assists and three rebounds. After suffering a setback with his knee early in the year, Leonard logged a season-high 34 minutes on Friday night, so fantasy managers have a reason to remain optimistic. While the […]

Kevin Durant Leads Nets To Another Win

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant finished with 24 points on Friday in the win over Milwaukee. It wasn't Durant's best shooting performance, going 9-for-17 from the field and 2-for-6 from deep. However, he made up for it by adding six assists, five rebounds, one steal, and one block. The 2014 NBA Most Valuable Player is […]

Will Barton Listed Out On Friday

Washington Wizards guard/forward Will Barton (back) won't take the court Friday against Sacramento. The veteran is listed as out with lower back soreness. Barton had a pair of really nice outings only last week, but the team is starting to get healthy and his minutes have taken a big dip in the most recent games. […]

Deni Avdija Ruled Out For Friday

Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (back) has been ruled out for Friday's matchup with the Kings. He is having issues with his lower back and it already forced him to miss Thursday's clash with Utah. Corey Kispert made his 16th start of the campaign in Avdija's absence and is now set to benefit again on […]

Josh Okogie Ready To Go Friday

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Josh Okogie (hip) is ready to play Friday against the Grizzlies. He is carrying a sore right hip and it forced him to miss Wednesday's battle with the Wizards. Because of the issue, Okogie was also limited to just 10 minutes in the previous game. The 24-year-old has gotten hurt at a […]

Michael Porter Jr. Returns With A Minutes Restriction

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (heel) will return from a 13-game absence on Friday versus Portland but will play with a minutes restriction. Porter Jr. has missed multiple weeks with a left heel strain, so it's completely understandable that the team won't want to push him too hard in his first game back. A […]

Evan Mobley, Lamar Stevens Questionable For Friday

Cleveland Cavaliers power forward/center Evan Mobley (knee) and small forward Lamar Stevens (knee) have been deemed questionable to play in Friday's game vs. Toronto. Mobley has not missed a game this season en route to averaging 14.8 points and 9.1 boards as a staple of the Cavs' starting five, while Stevens has missed the past […]

Khris Middleton Unlikely To Suit Up For Friday’s Contest

Milwaukee Bucks small forward Khris Middleton (knee) has been listed as doubtful to play in Friday's game vs. Brooklyn as he battles a sore right knee. Middleton has missed each of Milwaukee's three prior outings and has not looked himself during seven appearances in 2022-23, coming off an MCL sprain that ended his previous campaign. […]

Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr. Questionable For Friday’s Game

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray (knee) and small forward Michael Porter Jr. (heel) have been deemed questionable to play in Friday's contest vs. Portland. Murray was held out of Tuesday's game as he works his way back from a knee injury that cost him all of last season, while Porter looks to suit up […]

Keldon Johnson Will Return To Action Friday

San Antonio Spurs small forward Keldon Johnson (hamstring) has been given the green light to get back on the floor for Friday's game against the Magic. Johnson was previously sidelined the past two contests due to a right hamstring ailment. Prior to going down, the 23-year-old enjoyed a six-game stretch that saw him drop at […]

Corey Kispert Moves Into Starting Five

Washington Wizards forward Corey Kispert will move into the starting five for Thursday's game against the Utah Jazz. The Wizards will be without Deni Avdija (back) who is sitting this game out due to a minor injury. This means that Will Barton will play off the bench, so Kispert will get more chances with the […]

Deni Avdija Won't Play On Thursday

Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (back) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Utah Jazz. The young forward has officially been ruled out for this game due to lingering back soreness. The hope is that this won't be a long term issue for the 21-year-old. The Wizards are likely to start Will Barton […]

Keldon Johnson Sidelined Again With Hamstring Issue

San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (hamstring) will be out again on Thursday night due to right hamstring tightness. The young power forward will be forced to miss his fourth game of the season as the team is likely just being cautious with him. While they're still in the tanking sweepstakes, fantasy managers can expect […]

Larry Nance Jr. Tagged As Questionable Against Spurs

New Orleans Pelicans forward Larry Nance Jr. (Achilles) was officially given the questionable tag with a sore right achilles. The 29-year-old could have a big role if he is able to get on the court now that Zion Williamson has been ruled out. Right now, fantasy managers will have to stay tuned to hear about […]

LeBron James Leads All Scorers With 31 Points

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James is still defying father time as he tried to lead the team to a win over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night. During the losing effort, he finished with 31 points, six rebounds, 11 assists, and two blocks on 11-for-21 shooting. The 37-year-old also added nine out of his […]

Pascal Siakam Scores Career-High 52 Points

Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam continued his streak of brilliant play on Wednesday night as he took down the New York Knicks 113-106. The star forward scored a new career-high with 52 points on 17-for-25 shooting from the floor, 2-for-6 from beyond the arc, and 16-for-18 from the charity stripe. On top of that, he […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Drops 45 Points Against Cavaliers

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo did all that he could to grab a road victory over their division foe. The former MVP posted 45 points on 17-for-27 shooting and added 14 rebounds, four assists, one steal, and two blocks. The rest of the Bucks didn't do him any favors as the next highest scorer was […]