Timberwolves Waive Matt Ryan, Sign Daishen Nix

The Minnesota Timberwolves are waiving forward Matt Ryan and, in a corresponding move, signing guard Daishen Nix to a two-way contract. Ryan last played for the Los Angeles Lakers and Timberwolves last season and he appeared in 34 games total. He provided a bit of shooting from the wing, but not much else outside of […]

Trail Blazers, Justin Minaya Agree To Two-Way Contract

Free-agent forward Justin Minaya signed a two-way deal with the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. The Providence product went undrafted in 2022 and played in the G League last season, where he averaged 12.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 2.1 steals, and 1.4 blocks per game. Since the Blazers aren't […]

Justise Winslow Signs With Raptors

Free-agent forward Justise Winslow has signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the Toronto Raptors, according to Blake Murphy of Sportsnet. The eight-year veteran last played for the Portland Trail Blazers last season, where he appeared in 29 games and started in 11 of them. He posted averages of 6.8. points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and […]

Peripheral Monsters: Stat Stuffers to Target for 2023-2024 Fantasy Basketball

The 2023-2024 NBA season is rapidly approaching and you're probably getting ready for your drafts by doing a bunch of draft prep - which might just include 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 […]

Will Priester Joins the RotoBaller NBA Team! Expert DFS Advice from A Proven Winner (@ChiefJustice06)

RotoBaller is very excited to introduce Will Priester (@ChiefJustice06) - aka "Chief" - to the RotoBaller NBA team! Chief is an established NBA, NFL and DFS expert, with an impressive resume including contributing to RotoGriners and lots of big DFS wins! Read more about Chief below, and stay tuned for Will's exclusive articles and picks all […]

Andre Iguodala Retires After 19 Seasons

Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala has officially announced his retirement after spending 19 seasons in the league. The 39-year-old was a one-time All-Star, Finals MVP, four-time champion, Olympic gold medalist, two-time All-Defense, and appeared on the All-Rookie team. Iguodala only appeared in 39 games over the last two seasons with the Warriors as he […]

DeMar DeRozan Could Be Trade Candidate This Season

Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan is entering the last year of his contract and there hasn't been any word on an extension just yet. Brian Windhorst of ESPN reported if the Bulls and DeRozan don't agree on an extension soon, then he will be one to monitor as a trade target for a lot of […]

The Time Is Now: Third-Year NBA Breakouts (2023-24)

"Breaking out" has different definitions for different players. For some, it's taking that All-Star leap, for others it's as simple as cracking the starting lineup and playing over 25 minutes a night. With the 2023-24 NBA season almost upon us, the following third-year players have all shown flashes of greatness, but haven't been able to […]

Ish Wainright Waived By Suns

Phoenix Suns forward Ish Wainright has been waived by the organization on Thursday. The Suns are cutting down their roster with the regular season quickly approaching. Right now, the Suns have 18 players, so they will still need to make one more move. Wainright has appeared in 105 games over the last two seasons with […]

Khris Middleton Expected To Play In Preseason Finale

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (knee) is expected to suit up for Friday's preseason finale versus the Memphis Grizzlies. The veteran forward hasn't played during the preseason while he recovers from knee surgery. The expectation is that he'll play on Friday and should be available for the regular season opener later this month. The Bucks […]

Erik Spoelstra "Encouraged" By Caleb Martin's Progress

Miami Heat guard/forward Caleb Martin (knee) hasn't been able to play in preseason due to left knee tendonitis, but he could be available for the regular-season opener next Wednesday. Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra has said he's "encouraged" by Martin's progress. Following his outstanding play during the 2023 playoffs, Martin enters the 2023-24 campaign with […]

Scottie Barnes Stuffs Stat Sheet In Preseason Win

Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes filled up the box score in Tuesday's 106-102 win over Chicago, scoring 22 points and recording six rebounds with three assists, two steals, and four blocks -- all of it in just 28 minutes of action and with 8-for-14 shooting. According to recent reports, the Raptors made Barnes untouchable in […]

Romeo Langford Waived By Jazz

The Utah Jazz have announced that the team has waived guard/forward Romeo Langford. The former lottery pick was cut loose ahead of the new season, along with guard Michael Devoe and forward Keshawn Justice. Langford had a few impressive outings with San Antonio last season and was signed to an Exhibit 10 contract by the […]

Devin Booker Totals 19 Points With Four Triples

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Devin Booker had four three-point bombs reserved for the Trail Blazers on Monday, scoring 19 points in 18 minutes in a 117-108 win. He made four shots from deep with six attempts and finished 6-for-11 overall from the field while also grabbing a pair of rebounds and tallying four assists with two […]

Kelly Oubre Jr. Impresses As Starter With All-Around Performance

Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Kelly Oubre Jr. joined the starting unit for Monday's preseason clash with Brooklyn and had a busy night with a game-high 21 points, four rebounds, four assists, two steals, and two blocks in 33 minutes. He finished with 9-for-24 shooting, hitting 3-for-9 from downtown. Oubre Jr.'s shooting could've been better, but he […]

Saddiq Bey Returns With Nice Double-Double

Atlanta Hawks forward Saddiq Bey was back in action in Monday's preseason contest against Indiana, leading all scorers with 21 points and grabbing a game-high 10 rebounds. His impressive outing included two steals in 20 minutes off the bench in a 116-112 loss. Bey, who shot 7-for-10 from the field and 2-for-3 from behind the […]

Ben Sheppard Forcing His Way Into Pacers Plans

Indiana Pacers guard/forward Ben Sheppard faces a very tough task in carving out minutes in his rookie campaign, but he has left a good impression of himself during preseason. "Sheppard is playing a mature game for a rookie," Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said following Monday's 116-112 win over Atlanta. "He is older. He did […]

Nuggets GM Rates Peyton Watson Higher Than Bruce Brown

Denver Nuggets general manager Calvin Booth was apparently quite happy to let Bruce Brown move on in the offseason. He rates Peyton Watson as a better player. "Some of these teams were trying to get Bruce, trying to make it worth it; it's like, just be careful what you wish for," Booth told Kevin O'Connor […]

Fantasy Basketball Breakouts, Busts, And Locks: Houston Rockets 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 Houston Rockets and giving their lock, bust, and breakout fantasy player heading into the 2023-24 season. The Houston Rockets […]

Klay Thompson's Future In Doubt As Extension Talks Stall

Golden State Warriors guard/forward Klay Thompson hasn't made any progress with the team in his extension talks, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. "I'm told that there has been absolutely no progress on a Klay Thompson extension in Golden State, that they are still apart on years and money," Wojnarowski said on NBA Countdown Sunday. "There's […]

Taurean Prince Making Good Case To Be Starter For Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers forward Taurean Prince has impressed in the preseason and could end up being the fifth starter for the team. "You can just throw him on the floor," Lakers head coach Darvin Ham said of Prince last week. "He's a pro's pro. He's the quintessential three-and-D guy. His scrappiness. His activity. His communication […]

Derrick Jones Jr. "In Contention" For Starter's Spot

Dallas Mavericks small forward Derrick Jones Jr. could begin his debut campaign in Texas as a starter. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, Jones Jr. "played himself into contention for the starting berth" during the team's preseason road trip through Abu Dhabi and Europe. The 26-year-old made the biggest impression in the team's final outing […]

Fantasy Basketball Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Milwaukee Bucks (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 Milwaukee Bucks; a team that has around two more seasons to convince Giannis Antetokounmpo to stay. Last season was filled with ups and downs. They had a 9-0 start, but injuries […]

Jimmy Butler Sitting Out On Sunday Night

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (undisclosed) won't play in Sunday's preseason showdown with the Memphis Grizzlies. He's recovering from a dental procedure, although it doesn't appear to be anything serious, considering he's expected to be ready for the opener. With Miami down plenty of bodies heading into this one, guys like Thomas Bryant, Duncan Robinson, […]

Khris Middleton Happy To Embrace New Role

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (knee) is ready to step aside and allow Damian Lillard to remain a top-scoring threat for the team this season. Lillard is undoubtedly one of the best offensive producers in the National Basketball Association, so Middleton was already expected to see fewer chances on the scoring end. However, now that […]

Jonathan Kuminga Getting Praise For Recent Play

According to C.J. Holmes of The San Francisco Chronicle, the Golden State Warriors are pleased with the play of forward Jonathan Kuminga during the preseason thus far. "He's just more at peace with himself, embracing the coaching more," said head coach Steve Kerr. "He's just doing a great job of staying poised through his mistakes, […]

Naji Marshall Out At Least A Few Weeks

According to a press release by the team, New Orleans Pelicans forward Naji Marshall (knee) underwent an MRI after exiting Saturday night's preseason matchup against Atlanta. Although the results could have been worse, Marshall suffered a bone bruise and a hyperextended right knee. He's expected to be reevaluated in a few weeks, so he's likely […]

Andrew Wiggins Has High Expectations For Year Ahead

Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins aspires to do big things this season. "I would love to be an All-Star," Wiggins declared during a recent interview. "I would love to be on the All-Defensive team." The 28-year-old played in only 37 games last season for various reasons, averaging 17.1 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.2 steals. […]

Cameron Johnson Might Miss Remainder Of The Preseason

Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson (hamstring) could miss the remainder of the preseason. He continues to battle a hamstring issue, with head coach Jacque Vaughn indicating he plans to be "extremely cautious" with the former Sun. Johnson appeared in 25 games for Brooklyn last season after being acquired from Phoenix as part of the Kevin […]

Keldon Johnson Remains Sidelined

San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (hamstring) continues to miss time due to a lingering injury. The 24-year-old sat out of Friday's game and has yet to make an appearance this preseason. To be fair, the Spurs have little reason to rush him back with three more games on their preseason schedule. The hope is […]