Otto Porter Jr. Out For Opening Game

Toronto Raptors forward Otto Porter Jr. (hamstring) was ruled out for their first game on Wednesday. The 29-year-old forward signed with the Raptors this past offseason after winning a championship with the Warriors. His veteran presence off the bench is something that the team was looking for alongside Thaddeus Young. It looks like we'll have […]

Cameron Johnson Doesn't Sign Extension

Phoenix Suns forward Cameron Johnson was unable to come to terms on an extension with the organization. That being said, Johnson will become a restricted free agent after this season. The 26-year-old is expected to have a bigger role in Phoenix this season with Jae Crowder no longer around. Johnson was productive last season and […]

De'Andre Hunter Signs Four-Year Extension

Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter has signed a four-year extension with the organization. It came down to the wire as the two sides had until Monday evening to come to an agreement on Hunter's rookie scale extension. The 24-year-old will receive a four-year deal worth $95 million, which could end up being a bargain for […]

Khris Middleton Will Miss First Few Weeks

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (wrist) is now expected to miss the first few weeks of the season. He's still rehabbing from his offseason wrist surgery. The Bucks missed his production dearly last postseason. In 66 games last year, he averaged 20.1 points, 5.4 rebounds, 5.4 assists and 1.2 steals per game on 44.3% from […]

Justin Jackson Earns A Roster Spot

Boston Celtics forward Justin Jackson was promoted to the regular-season roster. The 27-year-old signed a training camp deal and had battled for a permanent roster spot heading into the 2022-23 campaign. Jackson has averaged 6.5 points and 2.5 for six different teams since entering the league in 2017 but never found a permanent home. With […]

Joe Harris Won't Play In Season Opener

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Joe Harris (foot) won't play in the season-opener versus the Pelicans. The sharpshooter is moving in the right direction but is dealing with foot soreness resulting from his two ankle surgeries last season. Fortunately, head coach Steve Nash is "not concerned" while adding that Harris hasn't suffered any setbacks, so there's a […]

Healed or Hurting? Notable Fantasy Basketball Players Returning From Injury

With the NBA season just a few short days away, odds are there will be lots of fantasy drafts taking place over the weekend. There are many things to consider when building out your team and it's no secret that a player's injury history remains a serious determining factor. More often than not, guys are […]

Ziaire Williams Has Option Exercised By Memphis

Memphis Grizzlies forward Ziaire Williams had his 2023-24 rookie scale contract option picked up by the team on Saturday. The No. 10 overall selection in the 2021 NBA Draft averaged 8.1 points in 62 appearances last season. However, he played better in his 31 appearances in the starting lineup, logging 9.9 points while adding 2.5 […]

Isaac Okoro Scores 17 Points On Friday Night

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Isaac Okoro finished with 17 points during the preseason loss to Orlando on Friday. He shot an efficient 6-for-7 from the field while adding three rebounds, one assist, one rebound, and one block. Okoro was drafted in the first round of the 2020 NBA Draft. In his two seasons with the Cavs, […]

Andrew Wiggins Receives Contract Extension

Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins has agreed to a four-year, $109 million contract. Wiggins was traded from Minnesota to the Dubs during the 2019-20 season. Since then, he's averaged 18.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.0 steals while shooting 38.4% from deep in 156 games. He also earned his first All-Star bid last […]

Stanley Johnson Waived By Jazz

Utah Jazz forward Stanley Johnson has been waived by the organization. The 26-year-old was traded to Utah earlier this offseason. The rebuilding Jazz attempted to trade Johnson, but were clearly unsuccessful. That being said, they've decided to move on from Johnson altogether. He was unlikely to have much of a role in Utah even if […]

Fantasy Basketball - Preseason Risers and Fallers

Last night wrapped up the final preseason games across the association and now teams have three more days to finish out their training camps and prepare for their first regular-season games. You may have already drafted for your fantasy basketball leagues, and if that's the case then you won't be able to draft or avoid […]

Jaden McDaniels Has Fourth-Year Team Option Picked Up

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels had his fourth-year team option picked up on Friday. The 22-year-old has appeared in 133 games over two seasons since being drafted. In that timeframe, he's averaged 8.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, and nearly a block. McDaniels is expected to start throughout the 2022-23 campaign. While that won't make him a […]

Anthony Edwards Has 2023-24 Option Picked Up

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Anthony Edwards had his 2023-24 option picked up by the team on Friday. The 2020 No. 1 overall pick has averaged 20.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 3.8 assists since entering the league. Edwards did generate 2.6 turnovers last season, which isn't ideal, and his 34.4% shooting from deep could use some work. […]

Paul Reed Has 2022-23 Contract Fully Guaranteed

Philadelphia 76ers forward/center Paul Reed had his contract fully guaranteed by the team on Friday. Reed was drafted in the second round of the 2020 NBA Draft. Since then, the 23-year-old has averaged only 3.2 points and 2.4 rebounds in 64 games with Philly. While Reed won't draw much redraft consideration, he may make a […]

Peripheral Monsters: Well Rounded Players to Target in Fantasy Basketball

The NBA season is rapidly approaching and you're probably getting ready for your drafts by doing a bunch of draft prep, including reading this article! Whether you play H2H or Roto, you need to draft players who can contribute in multiple categories. Sure, specialists still carry value, especially if they're really good at what they […]

One Trick Ponies (Big Name Guys Who Only Help A Few Categories)

Every NBA stud has his strengths and weaknesses in fantasy hoops. In a category league, knowing what those strengths are is obviously an important step to being successful. One categorical strength in particular can sometimes mislead you into thinking that a player is really worth that high draft pick. That category is points. Every NBA […]

Brandon Ingram Uncertain For Friday's Exhibition

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (toe) is listed as questionable for Friday's preseason matchup against the Atlanta Hawks. Ingram has not played during the preseason, but was able to suit up for a recent practice. The hope was that Ingram would be able to play in this preseason finale. The organization has been cautious […]

Sacramento Waives Kent Bazemore

The Sacramento Kings waived forward Kent Bazemore on Thursday. The 33-year-old journeyman joined the team this past offseason and will now be looking for a new team heading into the new season. Last season for the Los Angeles Lakers, he averaged 3.4 points, 1.8 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game across 39 games. Bazemore has […]

Fantasy Basketball - Category Studs: Points, Rebounds, And Assists

There are a lot of different ways to build a winning team in fantasy basketball. And depending on your format (Roto, H2H, Points), players are going to have varying degrees of value to your team. That's why it's always important to know your league settings before drafting, as you might draft a much different team […]

Brandon Ingram Might Play In Preseason Finale

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (toe) didn't suit up for Wednesday's preseason matchup against the Miami Heat. He continues to deal with toe soreness, but it sounds like he is improving. Ingram was able to practice on Tuesday and it appears he could play in the preseason finale on Friday. It would be fantastic […]

Pacers Pick Up Option On Chris Duarte

Indiana Pacers guard Chris Duarte had his third-year option picked up by the team on Wednesday. The former first-round pick cashed in a solid rookie season. He registered 13.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists and one steal per game while shooting 43.2% from the floor and 36.9% from deep. Duarte is going to be a […]

Fantasy Basketball - Category Studs: Efficiency Artists

The NBA regular season is just around the corner and you're probably getting ready for your drafts by reading articles like these! There are a lot of different ways to build a winning team in fantasy basketball. And depending on your format (Roto, H2H, Points), players are going to have varying degrees of value to […]

Josh Richardson Should Be Fine For Season Opener

San Antonio Spurs forward Josh Richardson (knee) will be ready in time for the regular season, according to head coach Gregg Popovich. Richardson injured his knee during Saturday's preseason contest. He was held out of Tuesday's exhibition contest as a precaution. Although, it sounds like the veteran forward should be healthy in time for the […]

Andre Iguodala Won't Be Ready For Season Opener

Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala won't be ready for the season opener, according to head coach Steve Kerr. The veteran forward didn't make it known that he'd be returning until right before training camp. He has done very little scrimmaging and isn't ready to get into game action. His absence won't mean much as […]

Fantasy Basketball Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Brooklyn Nets

Welcome to a new series here at RotoBaller where we look at a breakout, a bust and a lock candidate for each NBA team. We did this for the NFL this past offseason and these pieces were a lot of fun to write, so I thought we'd bring it to the NBA. Today, we'll be […]

Deni Avdija Goes Through 3-On-3 Workout

Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (groin) didn't suit up for Monday's preseason contest against the Charlotte Hornets. However, Avdija has been able to get through some 3-on-3 workouts over the last few days. It sounds like he's making progress, but it's uncertain if he'll be ready in time for opening day. He'll need to compete […]

Paul George Declares Himself No. 2 Option

Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George mentioned that he believes he's the No. 2 option behind Kawhi Leonard. "Listen, Kawhi is the No. 1," he said. "I try to compliment him with being able to take the load off of him." Last season, George enjoyed a 35% usage through the 31 games he played. That […]

Gordon Hayward Expected To Make Preseason Debut

Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward (knee) is expected to make his preseason debut against the Washington Wizards on Monday. The veteran forward is reportedly feeling better, but has missed the first three preseason contests. Hayward is averaging less than 50 games per season over the last three years. He should have a significant role this […]

Five Players On Our Do Not Draft List: 2022-2023 Fantasy Basketball

A lot of content focuses on who you should draft and where, but the goal of this article is to convince you to absolutely avoid these players in your upcoming drafts at all costs. Do not draft them. Like not even if they drop like stones in the draft and you think "okay, this is […]