Jaden McDaniels Sidelined At Least One Week

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (calf) is expected to be sidelined roughly 7-10 days. The young forward is dealing with left calf strain, but the injury is believed to be minor. He'll be re-evaluated right around the time of the beginning of the regular season. That means, McDaniels could miss the first few games of […]

Gordon Hayward Unavailable For Sunday's Exhibition

Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward (foot) won't suit up for Sunday's exhibition matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The veteran forward appears to be dealing with some foot discomfort, so the team isn't going to take any chances. However, head coach Steve Clifford said that the team isn't worried about the injury. The organization is […]

LeBron James Logs 18 Minutes On Friday Night

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James had 12 points in the exhibition loss to Golden State on Friday night. He added five assists and two boards. The 38-year-old has been active during the preseason, a terrific sign, considering he missed time last season due to a foot injury. Even at his advanced NBA age, James […]

Jonathan Kuminga Shakes Off Thumb Injury To Shine Against Lakers

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga had a hugely impressive preseason outing on Friday against the Lakers, coming off the bench to score a game-high 26 points in 27 minutes. He added three rebounds, three assists, and two steals, helping the Warriors to a 129-125 victory. Kuminga shot a superb 9-for-12 from the field and […]

Franz Wagner Seen As Biggest Breakout Candidate By NBA Executives

Orlando Magic guard/forward Franz Wagner is seen as the biggest breakout candidate of the 2023-24 season in a poll that HoopsHype ran among 25 NBA executives. The 22-year-old German talent received 34.4 percent of the votes from the maximum possible amount, beating out Detroit's Cade Cunningham (32.8 percent) and Houston's Jalen Green (22.4 percent). Wagner […]

Robert Covington And Terance Mann Battle For Spot Among Starters

According to Law Murray of The Athletic, Los Angeles Clippers forward Robert Covington and guard/forward Terance Mann are in the midst of a battle for a spot in the starting lineup. Marcus Morris Sr. (groin) has started in all 119 regular-season games he's played with the Clippers over the last two campaigns, but the franchise […]

Deni Avdija Progressing Well

Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (back) should be back on the court soon, having returned to full practice this week. The Athletic's Josh Robbins has even reported that Avdija could have already played Thursday versus Charlotte if needed. This suggests that there's a strong chance we see him in action in the next matchup, which […]

Fantasy Basketball Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Los Angeles Lakers (2023-24)

Today we will be looking at the Los Angeles Lakers; one of the best teams in the NBA who are looking to finally win their 18th ring. That's right, it's another edition of RotoBaller's Fantasy Basketball Breakouts, Busts, and Locks for the 2023-24 season. LeBron James and company started the 2022-23 season as possibly the […]

Duncan Robinson Scores 14 Points In Preseason Play

Miami Heat forward Duncan Robinson finished with 14 points in Friday's preseason loss to San Antonio. He went 4-for-9 from the field and 3-for-8 from deep, adding five assists and a steal. Robinson signed a five-year, $90 million extension in August 2021 to remain in Miami. However, the 29-year-old averaged only 6.4 points and shot […]

Jamal Cain Leads All Scorers In Loss To Spurs

Miami Heat forward Jamal Cain had a double-double in Friday's preseason loss to the San Antonio Spurs. Cain recorded a game-high 24 points, going 9-for-14 from the field and an efficient 6-for-8 from deep, adding 10 rebounds and an assist. The 24-year-old spent most of the 2022-23 campaign in the G League, but appeared in […]

Magic Waive D.J. Wilson On Friday

Orlando Magic forward D.J. Wilson has been waived by the team after two preseason games in favor of the Exhibit 10 deal that they gave to Miye Oni. Wilson was unable to score in their two preseason contests but averaged 1.5 rebounds and 1.0 assists while playing 6.0 minutes per game. The former first-round pick […]

Miye Oni Signs Exhibit 10 Deal With Magic

Free-agent forward Miye Oni has signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the Orlando Magic, which is likely to end up in a move to their G-League affiliate. The 26-year-old last played in the NBA for the Utah Jazz during the 2021-22 season, where he appeared in 16 games. Throughout his three years in Utah since […]

Austin Reaves Will Be Playing Friday Against Warriors

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves confirmed to reporters that he'll be playing in Friday's preseason contest against the Golden State Warriors. The up-and-coming guard posted a solid performance in his first preseason action against the Nets on Monday. He dropped 18 points 5-for-7 shooting from the floor and added two rebounds and two assists. […]

Furkan Korkmaz And Danuel House Jr. Miss Practice On Friday

Philadelphia 76ers forwards Furkan Korkmaz (hamstring) and Danuel House Jr. (knee) both missed practice on Friday after suffering some minor injuries. House has at least seen some action on the court throughout the preseason so far while Korkmaz has yet to play in a game. Last season, Korkmaz requested a trade since he wasn't getting […]

Dillon Brooks Fined For "Recklessly Making Contact"

Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks was ejected on Tuesday night just five minutes into their preseason game when he hit Daniel Theis in the groin area. The NBA announced that Brooks was fined $25,000 for "recklessly making contact." With Brooks' style of play, this whole situation doesn't come as a big surprise, but his defensive […]

Fantasy Basketball Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Los Angeles Clippers (2023-24)

Here we are with another edition of RotoBaller's Fantasy Basketball Breakouts, Busts, and Locks for the 2023-24 season. Today we will be looking at the Los Angeles Clippers, yet another team that is desperate for an NBA championship. Last season was filled with ups and downs, but things began to look up near the end […]

Tyronn Lue Sees Kenyon Martin Jr. Playing Multiple Positions

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kenyon Martin Jr. starts out the season mainly as Kawhi Leonard's backup, but he can expect to be used in multiple positions. "I see him as a basketball player at the three, four, five, wherever we can use him," Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue said of Martin Jr. "Just his athleticism, […]

Tari Eason Wants To Become The Best Defender In The NBA

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason is full of ambition ahead of his sophomore campaign and wants to develop into an elite defensive player. "I want to be the best defender in the NBA at some point," Eason told Jonathan Feigen of The Houston Chronicle. "I truly believe I can be. I will be. I just […]

Malik Beasley Eager To Lock Down Starter's Spot With Better Defense

Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Malik Beasley sees himself as a starter on the team and is focused on improving defensively to nail down a spot in the unit. "I came here to also help my defense," Beasley told Jim Owczarski of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. "They make an impact on defense. Especially with (assistant) coach (Patrick) […]

Peyton Watson Ready To Shine In Sophomore Year

Denver Nuggets guard/forward Peyton Watson is full of confidence ahead of his second year in the NBA and feels ready to make a major impact. "I feel like I'm one of the best second-year guys in the league," Watson told Harrison Wind of DNVR. Watson added that "he knows" he is going to have a […]

Miles Bridges Has Arrest Warrant Issued Against Him

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges is in the headlines for all the wrong reasons again, as it's been revealed there has been an arrest warrant issued for him. It's related to his prior domestic violence incident and has been issued for a violation of a protective order. The warrant has been out since January, but […]

Fantasy Basketball Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Golden State Warriors (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 Golden State Warriors; a team who are desperate for a chance to get one last ring. Last season was a complete disaster. It all started with Draymond Green punching Jordan Poole […]

Jaime Jaquez Jr. Suffers Injury On Wednesday

Miami Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. (groin) suffered an injury during Wednesday's practice. This is unfortunate news after Jaquez played well during the comeback victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday. The organization hasn't given an update on how long Jaquez is likely to be sidelined. The Heat will likely take the cautious approach right […]

Nikola Jovic Makes Early Exit With Knee Soreness

Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic left Tuesday's preseason contest versus Charlotte with knee soreness and will be evaluated further on Wednesday. The talented Serbian missed the end of the game and could log only seven minutes of action. He finished with two points, two rebounds, one assist, and one block. It's always worrying when a […]

Fantasy Basketball Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Charlotte Hornets (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 Charlotte Hornets; a team that is looking to get back to the play-in tournament after a disappointing season. LaMelo Ball missed most of the year, while Miles Bridges spent the season […]

Ziaire Williams A Candidate To Start For Grizzlies

Memphis Grizzlies small forward Ziaire Williams has impressed head coach Taylor Jenkins with his work and could force his way into the starting lineup for the start of the year. The Grizzlies have a spot open in the unit due to Ja Morant's 25-game suspension, and Williams is battling for it with the likes of […]

Evan Fournier Believes He Can Still Help Knicks

New York Knicks guard/forward Evan Fournier believes he can still be a useful player for the team after getting dropped from the rotation last season. "I might be dreaming of stuff, but to me I can help the team," Fournier said at the weekend. "Like I'm a good player. I can f–king play. I bring […]

Three Point Assassins: Experts in Shooting, Assists, and Rebounds (Premium Content)

In fantasy basketball, having top-tier players who can excel in three-point shooting, assists, and rebounding is like finding a hidden treasure. These athletes aren't just specialists; they bring a versatile set of skills to the table. Whether you play roto or H2H, with these players on your roster, you can adapt to different matchups, switching […]

Sasha Vezenkov Not Guaranteed Playing Time

Sacramento Kings forward Sasha Vezenkov could have problems finding consistent playing time this upcoming season. Kings' head coach Mike Brown said on Tuesday that he's unsure if Vezenkov will be part of the rotation during the regular season. The reigning Euroleague MVP opted to join the Kings this offseason. However, he could have trouble finding […]

Enough Already: Third-year NBA Players To Give Up On (2023-24)

In my last article, I talked about four third-year NBA players who can break out in the 2023-24 season, but not all players have such an optimistic outlook heading into this campaign. The NBA is a brutal league. The competition for minutes and a bigger role is fierce, and that's mostly because the average NBA […]