Josh Richardson Expected to Play on Tuesday
Miami Heat guard/forward Josh Richardson (knee) is expected to play in Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Richardson did not practice on Monday due to knee tendinitis, but sounds like he'll be good to go for Tuesday. He's someone worth looking at for DFS contests.
Danilo Gallinari Scores 25 Points On Just 13 Shots
Los Angeles Clippers forward Danilo Gallinari nailed six makes from three en route to 25 points, but it was not enough as his club lost to the Pelicans on Monday. Gallinari knocked down an efficient eight of 13 shots and added six assists with four rebounds and two steals on the night. Gallo continues to […]
Justin Jackson (SF, SAC) - Week 14 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add In 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 9% of leagues ANALYSIS: It's hard to find space to shine when you play in the frontcourt of the extremely young and talented Sacramento Kings squad, but Justin Jackson has still found a window to demonstrate his skills in his recent performances. Last season, Jackson averaged 22.1 […]
Jayson Tatum's 34 Points Not Enough In The Loss
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum did all he could with Kyrie Irving (quad) out, but it was not enough as his club lost to the Brooklyn Nets by seven points on Monday. Tatum's season-high 34 points came on an excellent 12 of 19 shooting from the floor and he also connected on three makes from […]
Mike Conley, Garrett Temple And Omri Casspi Step Up For Grizz
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley Jr. and shooting guard Garrett Temple each posted a team-high 14 points in Monday's 112-94 road loss against the Houston Rockets, while small forward Omri Casspi had 12 points to lead all bench scorers. Conley also added seven rebounds and seven assists, but his five turnovers didn't help those […]
P.J. Tucker Disappoints, So Gerald Green Takes Advantage
Houston Rockets shooting forward P.J. Tucker managed just five points on 1-for-6 shooting over 31 minutes in Monday's 112-94 win against the Memphis Grizzlies. He was unable to help his teammates pick up the slack with Clint Capela (thumb) on the shelf. Veteran swingman Gerald Green once again came to his team's rescue with 14 […]
Taurean Prince is Questionable for Tuesday
Atlanta Hawks forward Taurean Prince (illness) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Prince just returned from a lengthy stay on the sideline, but fantasy owners shouldn't be too concerned about this illness. It sounds like at worst he'll miss one game. Kevin Huerter and Deandre Bembry would see more […]
John Collins is Probable for Tuesday
Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (ankle) is listed as probable for Tuesday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Collins tweaked his ankle during Sunday's game, but was able to return and play through it. It sounds like Collins will be fine for Tuesday's contest, but fantasy owners should check back closer to game time for […]
Bobby Portis Expected to Play on Tuesday
Chicago Bulls forward Bobby Portis (elbow) is expected to play in Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Portis sat out of Saturday's game due to a right elbow injury, but it appears to be minor. Portis said he will play on Tuesday, so fantasy owners shouldn't have much to worry about.
Maurice Harkless is Questionable Against Kings
Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Maurice Harkless (knee) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Sacramento Kings. He's missed the last three games and almost 20 total games this season due to knee issues. Jake Layman would head back to the bench if Harkless returns. Evan Turner would see reduced minutes as well.
Marco Belinelli Won't Play on Monday
San Antonio Spurs guard/forward Marco Belinelli (knee) won't play in Monday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. Belinelli is considered day-to-day with a left knee contusion. Derrick White and Bryn Forbes will play heavy minutes on Monday and could be solid DFS options. Patty Mills should also see increased playing time off the bench.
RotoBaller NBA Recap: Nikola Jokic Carries Nuggets
Welcome to the RotoBaller NBA Recap. In this feature, we will highlight three fantasy basketball takeaways from last night's slate of NBA games. The Lakers, who are still without LeBron James, were upset at home by the Cleveland Cavaliers, which lowered the Lakers record to 3-7 with James sidelined. The Lakers have fallen all the […]
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson is Questionable on Monday
Brooklyn Nets forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (groin) is questionable for Monday's game against the Boston Celtics. He was able to practice on Sunday despite dealing with a right adductor strain. Rodions Kurucs and DeMarre Carroll would lose some playing time if RHJ is able to play on Monday.
Rudy Gay Won't Play on Monday
San Antonio Spurs forward Rudy Gay (wrist) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. Gay is dealing with a sprained left wrist and believes that he can return soon. Davis Bertans, Pau Gasol, and Jakob Poeltl will all benefit without Gay available. Gay is worth holding onto if you have an […]
Will Barton Plays 14 Minutes On Sunday
Denver Nuggets shooting guard/small forward Will Barton played 14 minutes off the bench in his second game since returning from a groin injury in Sunday's 116-113 win over the Trail Blazers. Barton scored seven points with a single make from three and added a turnover on the night. It is encouraging to see that Barton […]
Kawhi Leonard Dominates In Double-Overtime Thriller
Toronto Raptors shooting guard/small forward Kawhi Leonard posted a massive line that helped secure the double-overtime win over the Washington Wizards on Sunday. Leonard recorded 41 points which included 13 straight points at the end of regulation and into the first overtime period and added 11 rebounds with five assists, three steals and two blocks […]
Pascal Siakam Records Career-High 19 Rebounds On Sunday
Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam dominated the glass on Sunday in his club's double-overtime win over the Wizards when he grabbed a career-high 19 rebounds. Siakam also added a full line which included 24 points, two assists, three steals and two blocks in 44 minutes of action. Siakam did commit five turnovers in this one, […]
Trevor Ariza Narrowly Misses The Triple-Double In Loss
Washington Wizards forward Trevor Ariza recorded 23 points with 10 assists and nine rebounds on Sunday in the double-overtime loss to the Toronto Raptors. Ariza did not stop there as he added four triples with a steal and a block in 48 minutes of action while committing five turnovers in the game. Ariza has been […]
Will Barton Not On Injury Report
Denver Nuggets shooting guard/small forward Will Barton (hip) is not on the injury report for Sunday's night clash with the Trail Blazers. Barton returned to the court for the first time since the second game of the season in last night's loss to the Suns, tallying six points along with five rebounds, three assists in […]
Kevin Knox Posts New Career High With 31 Points
New York Knicks small forward Kevin Knox shot 12-for-23 from the field and had a career-high 31 points in Sunday's loss to Philadelphia. He was 4-for-9 from downtown and finished 3-for-4 from the line. Knox polished his line with seven rebounds and two steals. The rookie from Kentucky had been a bit quiet since the […]
Jared Dudley Ruled Out For Monday’s Contest
Brooklyn Nets small/power forward Jared Dudley will miss his second straight contest Monday versus the Boston Celtics due to a left hamstring strain. Dudley was forced from Wednesday’s game with the injury and has been unable to return since. Treveon Graham drew the start in his place Friday, but both Kenneth Faried and DeMarre Carroll […]
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson Earns Questionable Tag For Monday
Brooklyn Nets small/power forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson is listed as questionable to make his return to the lineup for Monday’s contest versus the Boston Celtics. Having missed the last six games due to a right adductor strain, Brooklyn could use Hollis-Jefferson in the fold as a frontcourt reinforcement with Jared Dudley sidelined. Despite his ability to […]
Kyle Anderson Ruled Out For Next 2-4 Weeks
Memphis Grizzlies small forward Kyle Anderson will be sidelined for at least the next two weeks due to a grade 2 sprain of his left ankle, the team announced Sunday. Anderson left Saturday’s contest versus the Heat with the injury and will likely miss at least the team’s next nine contests. Without him in the […]
Kyle Korver Scores 16 Points Off The Bench
Utah Jazz shooting guard/small forward Kyle Korver scored 16 points off the bench as he drained four three-pointers in Saturday's victory over the Bulls. The 37-year-old was 6-for-11 from the field overall, including 4-for-8 from long distance. He added five rebounds and one block in 26 minutes. The 16th-year pro has been firing up shots […]
C.J. Miles Won't Play on Sunday
Toronto Raptors guard/forward C.J. Miles (hip) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Washington Wizards. Miles played late in the game on Friday, but hasn't seen much action in the rotation lately. Norman Powell and Delon Wright could see increased minutes without Miles in the rotation on Sunday.
Taurean Prince is Probable for Sunday
Atlanta Hawks forward Taurean Prince (ankle) has been upgraded to probable for Sunday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Prince hasn't played since December 3, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him on a minutes limit. Deandre Bembry, Jeremy Lin, and possibly Kevin Huerter could lose minutes from Prince's return. Prince should be added in […]
Jimmy Butler Will Play on Sunday
Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Jimmy Butler (rib) will play in Sunday's game against the New York Knicks. Butler is dealing with a rib issue that he suffered during Friday's contest. He's going to battle through it and likely see an uptick in usage with Joel Embiid (ankle) uncertain for Sunday's contest. Butler is safe to roll […]
Tim Hardaway Jr. Uncertain to Play on Sunday
New York Knicks guard/forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (hamstring) is a game-time decision for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. He left Friday's game due to a left hamstring cramp, but was listed as probable for Sunday's game. However, it appears the Knicks are going to wait and see how Hardaway feels before game time. Damyean […]
Abdel Nader Goes Perfect From Field To Score 15 Points
Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Abdel Nader went a perfect 6-for-6 from the floor across 17 minutes during Saturday’s win against the San Antonio Spurs, finishing with 15 points. Nader is averaging just better than eight minutes per game this season, but when he has been given an opportunity, he has shown a propensity for […]
Jimmy Butler is Uncertain to Play on Sunday
Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Jimmy Butler (rib) is uncertain to play in Sunday's game against the New York Knicks. Butler appeared to be injured during Friday's contest, but was able to play through the discomfort. Furkan Korkmaz and Landry Shamet would see increased playing time if Butler is forced to sit out. Shamet has more upside […]