Brandon Miller Limited To 11 Minutes Wednesday Due To Hip Issue

Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Brandon Miller (hip) played only 11 minutes in Wednesday's season opener against Houston. He left the game shortly before halftime with left hip soreness. Miller shot 2-for-4 in the contest to register six points and had one rebound and one assist with one steal. With Josh Green (Achilles) already unavailable, Seth Curry […]

Dejounte Murray Fractures Hand In Season Opener

New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (hand) had the worst possible debut with the team on Wednesday when he was injured in the season opener against Chicago. Per ESPN's Shams Charania, Murray exited the contest with a fractured left hand. He will be sidelined for an "extended period." Murray totaled 14 points, eight rebounds, and […]

Immanuel Quickley Won't Return On Wednesday Night

Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley (pelvic) has been ruled out for the rest of Wednesday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Quickley suffered what is being called a right pelvis contusion during the second quarter of this contest. The Raptors will hold him out for the second half of this game and will likely give more […]

Grayson Allen Available For Season Opener

Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen (Achilles) is available ahead of Wednesday's season opener against the Los Angeles Clippers. Allen missed the entire preseason due to a lingering Achilles issue. However, Allen has been cleared to play, but it's uncertain how much time on the court he'll see in the opener. Allen figures to be one […]

Dejounte Murray Good To Go On Wednesday

New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (personal) will play on Wednesday against Chicago. He was away while dealing with a personal matter. However, the veteran was at shootaround on Wednesday and warmed up with the team, so fantasy managers had a feeling he'd be out there. Without Zion Williamson (illness) available, Murray could surge versus […]

Josh Green Sidelined Versus The Rockets

Charlotte Hornets forward Josh Green (Achilles) won't play on Wednesday versus the Rockets. The 23-year-old is battling Achilles soreness and was initially listed as questionable. However, he won't be available, so his next chance to suit up will be on Friday versus Atlanta. Without Green in the mix, Cody Martin will likely take his spot […]

Eric Gordon Starting Versus Bucks On Wednesday

Philadelphia 76ers' guard Eric Gordon will start Wednesday against the Milwaukee Bucks. The veteran signed a one-year deal with the 76ers in the off-season after spending last season in Phoenix, where he averaged 8.0 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 1.3 assists across 68 games. As the season progresses, the 35-year-old will provide a three-point scoring threat […]

Dejounte Murray Upgraded To Probable

New Orleans Pelicans forward Dejounte Murray (personal) has been upgraded from questionable to probable for Wednesday's meeting with the Chicago Bulls. He was away from the team due to a personal matter, although he was spotted at shootaround on Wednesday and is currently warming up. Of course, anything can change, but it appears fantasy managers […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Wednesday 10/23/24): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

The NBA is back, and after a tease of only two games on opening night, we will get a full 10-game slate tonight with great matchups galore! I'm "Thunder" Dan Palyo, the lead DFS editor here at RotoBaller, and I'm breaking down this massive slate for you with my favorite FanDuel NBA DFS picks! We […]

Kevin Huerter Cleared To Play In Kings Season Opener

Sacramento Kings shooting guard Kevin Huerter (shoulder) has been cleared to return from his shoulder injury and will play in the Kings' season opener on Thursday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Huerter was sidelined with the injury for the last 15 games of the 2023-2024 season and will be a welcome return to the Kings' lineup. […]

Johnny Juzang Ruled Out For Jazz Season Opener

Utah Jazz shooting guard Johnny Juzang (thumb) has been ruled out for the Jazz's season opener on Wednesday against the Memphis Grizzlies. Juzang has a right thumb sprain and the team has not given a potential return date yet. The 23-year-old performed well from deep during the preseason, shooting over 50% from three. However, he […]

Trey Murphy III Starts Season On Sidelines

New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward Trey Murphy III (hamstring) will remain on the sidelines for Wednesday's season opener against Chicago. He was given a three-week timeline for his return when Murphy III strained his right hamstring at the start of October. Unfortunately, Wednesday's game comes too soon for him to be ready to play. According to […]

Josh Green Questionable For Wednesday

Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Josh Green (Achilles) is considered questionable to play on Wednesday against Houston. He's been nursing an Achilles injury for a couple of weeks, landing on the injury report ahead of the season opener. Green is penciled in to start at the small forward position for the Hornets this season. His absence would […]

Kevin Huerter May Play Thursday

Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter (shoulder) has a chance to play in Thursday's meeting with the Minnesota Timberwolves. He's been working his way back from shoulder surgery. However, head coach Mike Brown said after Tuesday's practice that Huerter "looks good," adding, "he doesn't look like he's missed a beat." Brown also indicated the 26-year-old would […]

Bruce Brown Sidelined For The Opener

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Bruce Brown (knee) won't play in Wednesday's matchup with the Cavaliers. He remains without a return date. The 28-year-old is coming off arthroscopic knee surgery. Fortunately, he's recently been practicing somewhat, so he is moving in the right direction. Brown is coming off a down year, averaging 9.6 points in 34 games […]

Josh Richardson Ruled Out For Wednesday's Opener

Miami Heat guard Josh Richardson (heel) has been ruled out for Wednesday's season opener against the Orlando Magic. Richardson saw his season come to an early end last year due to a shoulder issue. He appears to be finally over that, but now Richardson is dealing with a left heel injury. The 31-year-old will miss […]

Vince Williams Jr. "A Couple Of Weeks Away" From Playing

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Vince Williams Jr. (shin) has been ruled out for the start of the season. According to Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins, Williams Jr. is "a couple of weeks away" from being ready to play. The 24-year-old is recovering from a shin stress reaction. Once he's healthy again, Williams Jr. will be leading […]

Luke Kennard To Miss First Week Of Regular Season

Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard Luke Kennard (foot) has been ruled out for at least the first week of the 2024-25 regular season by head coach Taylor Jenkins. Kennard is battling foot soreness sustained during preseason action last week. Memphis has three games scheduled for the first week, starting with a matchup against Utah on Wednesday. […]

Jaden Hardy, Mavs Agree On Contract Extension

Dallas Mavericks guard Jaden Hardy agreed to a three-year, $18 million contract extension with the team. The 22-year-old has spent his first two seasons in the league with the Mavs, averaging 7.9 points and shooting 37.9% from behind the arc. Although Hardy gives Dallas a reliable bench option, he'll likely have a tough time entering […]

Pistons Exercise Option For Jaden Ivey

The Pistons exercised the fourth-year option for guard Jaden Ivey on Monday. The 22-year-old is coming off a rough season, where he spent some time coming off the bench. However, he wasn't horrible, averaging 15.4 points, 3.8 assists, and 3.4 rebounds. But fantasy managers have plenty of reasons to be optimistic about Ivey's potential heading […]

Grayson Allen Hopeful To Suit Up On Wednesday

Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen (Achilles) is still working his way back from an Achilles injury and his status for the team's season opener is in doubt. The good news is that Allen said to Gerald Bourguet that he was able "to do everything" in practice on Monday and he's hopefully to be ready for […]

Magic, Jalen Suggs Agree On Five-Year Contract Extension

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs just cashed in on a massive deal after being named to an All-Defensive team last season. The former fifth-overall pick agreed to a five-year extension that will pay him $150.5 million to stay in Orlando. With Cole Anthony remaining on the bench and Markelle Fultz not on the team anymore, […]

Jalen Green Signs Three-Year Extension With Rockets

Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green received a big payday ahead of his fourth season in the NBA. According to Kelly Iko of The Athletic, Green and the Rockets agreed on a three-year extension worth $106 million. The first year of the deal is worth $33.5 million, and the deal even includes a player option for […]

Kobe Bufkin Will Miss Season Opener With Shoulder Injury

Atlanta Hawks guard Kobe Bufkin (shoulder) suffered a right shoulder injury in Saturday's practice and is now undergoing some testing and evaluation. As reported by Kevin Chouinard, Bufkin is already ruled out for Wednesday's season opener against the Brooklyn Nets due to his shoulder issue. He may have to miss more time, but that won't […]

RJ Barrett Targeting Wednesday To Return

Toronto Raptors guard/forward RJ Barrett (shoulder) suffered an AC joint sprain on October 6 and has been out ever since. According to Michael Grange of Sportsnet, Barrett went through practice on Monday without contact and is targeting opening night for his return. They'll take on the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday for their season opener. If […]

Pelicans, Trey Murphy III Agree On Four-Year Extension

New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward Trey Murphy III received his payday on Monday as he signed a rookie contract extension. According to NBA Insider Marc Stein, the former 17th-overall pick signed a four-year, $112 million contract extension. Murphy has had some injury issues over the last couple of seasons but has still turned himself into an […]

Bones Hyland Headed For Free Agency After Season

Los Angeles Clippers guard Bones Hyland will get the chance to test out free agency after this season. According to NBA Insider Chris Haynes, Hyland and the Clippers were not able to reach terms on a rookie contract extension, so he'll become an unrestricted free agent at year's end. The 24-year-old took a step back […]

Warriors, Moses Moody Agree On Three-Year Extension

Golden State Warriors guard Moses Moody will stay around in San Francisco after agreeing to a rookie contract extension. As reported by Shams Charania, the 22-year-old has agreed to a three-year, $39 million deal which will keep him with the team through the 2027-28 season. Moody has turned into a solid rotational player and he […]

Khris Middleton Will Miss Season Opener

Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Khris Middleton (ankle) is expected to miss the team's season opener against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday. Shams Charania reports that the team is "cautiously progressing Middleton toward a return." There hasn't been mention of a specific timetable as he continues to rehab from multiple ankle surgeries. While Middleton works his way […]

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 1 (2024-2025): October 22 - October 27

The NBA season tips off tomorrow and you have probably completed your drafts unless you happen to be in one of those leagues that drafts the night before the season. Either way, it's great to have NBA basketball back in our lives and I am thrilled to be able to bring you my favorite weekly […]