Jarred Vanderbilt Remains Unavailable Thursday

Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt (heel) will remain sidelined Thursday against the Suns. He hasn't recovered from a left heel issue that also limited him to just one preseason outing. Vanderbilt's injury has opened the door for Tauren Prince to begin his Lakers career as a starter, and he had a very impressive debut […]

Cam Reddish Probable For Thursday

Los Angeles Lakers forward Cam Reddish (foot) is considered probable for Thursday's matchup against Phoenix. The 24-year-old is nursing a sore right foot. Reddish provided decent minutes off the bench in his Lakers debut on Tuesday versus Denver, scoring seven points and registering four rebounds with one block. The former 10th-overall pick can add a […]

NBA DFS Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - Lakers vs Suns Thursday Night Showdown

Happy Thursday, RotoBallers! Welcome to our first edition of the NBA showdown article! Some of you may recognize me from various eSports articles throughout the year and I'm here to make my NBA debut with weekly articles every Thursday for one of the NBA showdowns! In our first matchup of the season, we have a […]

Terance Mann Misses Opening Night

Los Angeles Clippers guard/forward Terance Mann (ankle) won't be in the lineup Wednesday versus Portland. The 27-year-old suffered an ankle sprain in Monday's practice. This is a very unfortunate blow for Mann, as Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue had just confirmed him as the fifth starter for the season. He was reportedly battling with Robert […]

Aleksej Pokusevski Good To Go Wednesday

Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Aleksej Pokusevski (ankle) has been removed from the injury report, which signals that he's available for Wednesday's season opener against Chicago. The 21-year-old was considered a major doubt for the start of the season after he sprained his right ankle last month during a workout, but he recovered quicker than expected […]

Kenrich Williams Ruled Out For Two Games

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (back) has been ruled out for the team's first two games of the season. The Thunder start their campaign Wednesday versus Chicago and have a meeting with Cleveland scheduled for Friday. Williams has been a jack of all trades for OKC and averaged career-highs for both points (8.0) and […]

Josh Richardson Ruled Out For Wednesday

Miami Heat guard/forward Josh Richardson (foot) will sit out Wednesday's season opener against the Pistons. He suffered a left foot injury a week ago, and there hasn't been enough time for Richardson to recover. Richardson has been projected to be a starter for Miami, and there will be a healthy dose of minutes to be […]

Gary Harris Questionable For Wednesday

Orlando Magic guard/forward Gary Harris (groin) might have to sit out opening night against Houston on Wednesday. The veteran is listed as questionable for the game with a left adductor strain. Harris was a regular starter last season for the Magic, averaging 8.3 points with a career-best 43.1 percent shooting from three-point range. Jalen Suggs […]

Bryce McGowens Doubtful For Season Opener

Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Bryce McGowens (ankle) is considered doubtful for Wednesday's season opener against Atlanta. The 20-year-old is carrying a sprained left ankle, and it looks like he will have to sit out the game. He hurt his ankle during a workout in late September. McGowens' absence shouldn't affect things in fantasy hoops. The Nebraska […]

Bojan Bogdanovic Out Wednesday, Likely Longer

Detroit Pistons forward Bojan Bogdanovic (calf) won't play in Wednesday's opener against Miami. Bogdanovic is nursing a calf strain, with head coach Monty Williams reporting the team is being "really cautious" about putting the sharpshooter on the floor too quickly. He averaged a career-high 21.6 points last season and shot an impressive 41.1% from deep. […]

Josh Green Signs Three-Year Extension

Dallas Mavericks forward Josh Green has agreed to a new deal with the organization on Monday. The 22-year-old quietly put together a nice season with the Mavericks in 2022. That earned him a three-year, $41 million extension with the team. The expectation is that Green will slide into the starting five to begin the season. […]

2023-2024 Season-Long Prize Picks: NBA Player Props

In the world of season-long NBA props, there are many options. I like to keep it simple because I will be targeting plays daily. Instead of hitting all of the averages, I like to take shots on outcomes. The season is long, and there are so many things that can happen between games 1 and […]

Aaron Nesmith Inks An Extension With Pacers

Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith will be sticking around for three more years after agreeing to his first contract extension from his rookie deal. According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Nesmith and the Pacers agreed to a three-year deal worth $33 million. After not playing all that much with the Boston Celtics in his first two […]

Jaden McDaniels' Status For Season Opener In Doubt

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (calf) reportedly progressed to 1-on-1 workouts on Sunday, and there still isn't an exact timetable for his return. According to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic, McDaniels still has some hurdles to clear before he's ready to take the floor against the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday for the team's season opener. […]

NBA Draft 2023: UDFAs Who Won't Waste Time

It's funny that every year at the NBA Draft, once the end of the guaranteed money and live appearances arrives at the end of the first round, everybody tunes out and refers to the 60th pick as "Mr. Irrelevant." That's not very accurate though, is it? Speaking historically, the title of "Mr. Irrelevant" could just […]

Tari Eason Set To Miss 2-3 Weeks

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (leg) reportedly is dealing with a "stress reaction" in his left leg and the team is planning to shut him down for 2-to-3 weeks. Vanessa Richardson, sideline reporter for the team, first reported the news. Eason produced a solid rookie season, but with all of the new additions over the […]

Devin Booker A Limited Participant At Practice On Sunday

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (toe) was limited by head coach Frank Vogel in practice on Sunday as he dealt with a sore toe. The star guard should be fine for the team's season opener on Tuesday, according to Vogel. This status just seemed to be more precautionary than anything else. Booker shouldn't miss any […]

Wizards, Deni Avdija Agree To Contract Extension

Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija has agreed to a four-year, $55 million extension with the team, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The 22-year-old was going into the last year of his contract, which was a team option for $6.2 million. In his three seasons with the Wizards, Avdija averaged 8.1 points, 5.5 rebounds, and […]

Fantasy Basketball Breakouts, Busts, And Locks: Oklahoma City Thunder 2023-2024 Outlook

The NBA season is right on the horizon, so now we should start analyzing certain teams and what you can expect from their players heading into the season. Today, I’ll be talking about the Oklahoma City Thunder and giving their lock, bust, and breakout fantasy player heading into the 2023-24 season. The OKC Thunder finished […]

Fantasy Basketball Breakouts, Busts, And Locks: Minnesota Timberwolves 2023-2024 Outlook

With the NBA season right around the corner, it’s time to start breaking down NBA teams and determining what you should expect from individual players on the team this year. Today, I’ll be breaking down the Minnesota Timberwolves and giving their lock, bust, and breakout fantasy player heading into the 2023-24 season. The Minnesota Timberwolves […]

Ish Wainright Signs With Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers have agreed to terms on a deal with forward Ish Wainright on Saturday. Wainright was waived by the Phoenix Suns on Thursday, but the organization was hopeful to bring him back. Well, that's not going to happen as the Blazers have decided to claim him off waivers. In a corresponding move, […]

Scottie Barnes "Completely Fine"

Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (foot) exited Friday night's preseason finale versus the Washington Wizards. He was eventually ruled out for the remainder of the contest with what was deemed a sprained right foot. However, Barnes left with a non-contact injury, which led many to fear the worst. Fortunately, fantasy managers can breathe a sigh […]

Fantasy Basketball Fades? One-Trick Ponies To Beware Of For 2023-2024 Drafts

If you've been around fantasy hoops for some time, then you understand how valuable a well-rounded skill set can be. It's the very reason why Nikola Jokic can finish as the top fantasy player year after year. The inverse is also true. While there are plenty of guys who possess the talent to provide value […]

Five Bold Fantasy Predictions For The 2023-24 NBA Season

Rotoballers, we are finally approaching the NBA regular season! Training camp and preseason are winding down and the first tipoff of the year is right around the corner. Fantasy basketball drafts are happening and everyone is starting to formulate their master plan, which usually includes some outlandish predictions. Every year has some big surprises that […]

NBA Coaching Changes: 2023-2024 Fantasy Basketball Impact

Coaching changes are more than just a strategic overhaul for teams in the multifaceted universe of the NBA. They reshape on-court dynamics, shift player roles, and redefine the very rhythm of the game. While intriguing for fans, this ebb and flow holds significant implications for fantasy basketball enthusiasts. As the gavel of leadership changes hands, […]

NBA Draft 2023: Second-Round Rookies to Watch Early

It's funny that every year at the NBA Draft, once the end of the guaranteed money and live appearances arrives at the end of the first round, everybody tunes out and refers to the 60th pick as "Mr. Irrelevant." That's not very accurate though, is it? Speaking historically, the title of "Mr. Irrelevant" could just […]

Furkan Korkmaz Returns To Action

Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Furkan Korkmaz (hamstring) was able to log 20 minutes of action in the team's preseason finale on Friday. He contributed eight points in a 120-106 win, shooting 3-for-6 from the field with a 1-for-2 effort from downtown. Korkmaz also registered a pair of rebounds and assists. The 26-year-old had missed the previous […]

Otto Porter Jr. Finally Available

Toronto Raptors forward Otto Porter Jr. played his first game since Nov. 15, 2022, on Friday, logging 10 minutes in a blowout victory over Washington. The 30-year-old notched four points and had four rebounds and two assists with one block. After winning the championship with Golden State in 2022, Porter Jr. signed a two-year, $12.4 […]

Khris Middleton Returns To Court

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (knee) logged 12 minutes of action as the team closed out the preseason with a 124-116 victory over Memphis on Friday. He had five points and five assists in the contest, shooting 2-for-6 from the field and hitting one triple with three attempts. Middleton was supposed to be fully recovered […]

Scottie Barnes Suffers Foot Injury

Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (foot) won't return to Friday's preseason finale against the Washington Wizards. The 2021 No. 4 overall pick was on a roll before going down with a sprained right foot, scoring 23 points while adding six boards and two blocks. But now the question remains if he'll be ready to play […]