Dennis Schroder Moved To Nets In Deadline Deal

Toronto Raptors guard Dennis Schroder has been traded to the Brooklyn Nets, along with Thaddeus Young, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. The Raptors received Spencer Dinwiddie who is expected to be bought out and enter the free agent market shortly thereafter. This move ended up looking like a money-saving deal that freed up even more […]

Quentin Grimes On His Way To Pistons

New York Knicks guard Quentin Grimes has officially been moved to the Detroit Pistons along with Evan Fournier, Malachi Flynn, and two future second-round picks. In return, the Knicks are receiving Bojan Bogdanovic and Alec Burks. Grimes was the 25th overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft and took a huge step up in the […]

Alec Burks Headed Back To Knicks

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Alec Burks is heading back to the New York Knicks, according to Adrian Wojnarowski. Burks and Bojan Bogdanovic are being sent to New York in return for Evan Fournier, Quentin Grimes, Malachi Flynn, and two second-round picks. Burks played two seasons with the Knicks prior to this deal in 2020-21 and 2021-22. […]

Buddy Hield Headed To Philadelphia

Indiana Pacers guard Buddy Hield has been traded to the Philadelphia 76ers, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. In return, the Pacers receive Furkan Korkmaz, Marcus Morris Sr., and three second-round picks. Overall, the 76ers dealt two expiring contracts with some added filler to get themselves a bona-fide shooter who was falling out of the […]

Dante Exum Remains On The Sidelines Thursday

Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum (knee) will skip a seventh consecutive game on Thursday versus the Knicks. He's trying to come back from a knee issue, but it's currently unclear when Exum will be able to play again. The Australian guard has featured just twice in the lineup since Jan. 1. Exum's absence keeps Josh […]

Kyrie Irving Considered Probable Thursday

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (thumb) has been listed as probable for Thursday's battle with the Knicks. He's played 75 minutes across two games since returning to the lineup, and the probable tag suggests Irving is expected to play on Thursday. After being absent for six games due to a right thumb sprain, there haven't […]

Bennedict Mathurin Questionable For Thursday

Indiana Pacers guard/forward Bennedict Mathurin (illness) is questionable to suit up against the Warriors on Thursday. A stomach bug kept him out from Tuesday's clash with the Rockets, and he could now miss a second consecutive game. The trio of Andrew Nembhard, Buddy Hield, and Ben Sheppard will have a chance to play more without […]

Tyrese Haliburton Remains On Injury Report Thursday

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Thursday's matchup against Golden State. He's played in five straight games since returning to the lineup, despite carrying the questionable tag, so it should be safe to assume Haliburton will play versus Stephen Curry & Co. His minutes might also be on the up […]

Lonnie Walker IV Out Versus Cleveland

Brooklyn Nets guard Lonnie Walker IV (hamstring) won't play on Thursday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The former Laker combined for 58 points in the three games leading up to Monday's showdown with the Warriors. However, Walker lasted only five minutes before exiting for the rest of the contest because of hamstring tightness. As a result, […]

Spencer Dinwiddie Still Available In Trade Talks

According to Brian Windhorst of ESPN, guard Spencer Dinwiddie is the "most available" player on Brooklyn's roster. The 30-year-old was traded from the Mavericks ahead of the deadline last season and is currently making the second stop of his career in Brooklyn. But Dinwiddie isn't a true point guard, something the Nets need. Additionally, the […]

RJ Barrett Returning On Wednesday

Toronto Raptors guard RJ Barrett (knee) is back in the starting five ahead of Wednesday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. Barrett is back in action after sitting out of Monday's contest due to knee swelling. There is no word on Barrett being limited, so he figures to play his normal role in the rotation. Bruce […]

Jrue Holiday Listed As Questionable For Meeting With Hawks

Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (elbow) has once again landed on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's clash with Atlanta. The veteran is dealing with a right elbow sprain and is listed as questionable for the game. Holiday has played through the ailment for quite a while and has sat out only one of the […]

Cody Martin Considered Questionable Wednesday

Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Cody Martin (knee) might be absent for a third straight game on Wednesday against Toronto. The team has listed him as questionable for the contest with a right knee contusion. Martin only made his season debut in late December, and he's struggled to put together a good stretch of games, averaging 7.2 […]

LaMelo Ball Remains Sidelined Wednesday

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) will miss a seventh consecutive game on Wednesday against the Raptors. Health issues have limited Ball to just seven games since Nov. 26, and he currently doesn't have a timeline for a return. Ish Smith is looking at a third straight start without Ball on Wednesday. The veteran hasn't […]

Gary Trent Jr. Listed As Probable Wednesday

Toronto Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr. (back) is considered probable for Wednesday's matchup against Charlotte. Trent Jr. couldn't complete Monday's contest against New Orleans due to a back issue, settling for only 15 minutes of action, but it looks like he will be good to go for Wednesday. It's a great matchup for the Raptors […]

2023-24 Fantasy Basketball Week 16 Risers and Fallers

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to the 16th edition of my weekly fantasy basketball risers and fallers for the 2023-2024 season! We're quickly approaching the trade deadline, and while everything is quiet right now, this is the classic case of the calm before the storm. We're bound to see some moves that can change the whole landscape […]

Buddy Hield Reportedly On Philadelphia's Radar

According to Jake Fischer of Yahoo.com, the 76ers have shown interest in Indiana Pacers guard Buddy Hield. The 31-year-old makes $18.5 million and is in the final year of his contract. At the same time, Philadelphia has several expiring contracts, making a deal between both teams possible heading toward the trade deadline. Hield has averaged […]

Vince Williams Jr. Cleared For Tuesday's Game

Memphis Grizzlies guard Vince Williams Jr. (wrist) has been cleared to play ahead of Tuesday's game against the New York Knicks. This is good news for the Grizzlies who are already extremely banged up. Williams and Santi Aldama figure to play big roles in the rotation. The return of these two players should mean that […]

Alex Caruso Available On Tuesday

Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso (groin) is available ahead of Tuesday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Caruso has been cleared to play and should resume his normal role in the starting five. He hasn't been great on offense but is solid when it comes to defensive production. Fantasy managers should double-check their lineups to ensure […]

Bennedict Mathurin Won't Play On Tuesday

Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin (illness) has been ruled out ahead of Tuesday's game against the Houston Rockets. It appears Mathurin is dealing with a stomach illness, so the team will hold him out of this contest. The good news is that this probably won't be a multi-game absence for him. In the meantime, Ben […]

John Konchar Listed As Questionable Tuesday

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward John Konchar (calf) could be out for a second straight game on Tuesday, as the team considers him questionable for a clash with the Knicks. Konchar is bothered by a right calf contusion and landed on the shelf with several players at the weekend ahead of a meeting with Boston. Jacob Gilyard […]

Tyrese Haliburton Listed As Questionable Tuesday

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) is considered questionable for Tuesday's clash with Houston. Despite returning to the court, Haliburton has remained on the injury report, but he's featured in four straight games and will likely play on Tuesday as well. However, it looks like it may take a while until Haliburton starts playing his […]

Vince Williams Jr. Uncertain To Play Against Knicks

Memphis Grizzlies guard Vince Williams Jr. (wrist) continues to deal with left wrist soreness and has been tagged as questionable for their Tuesday night contest against the New York Knicks. The second-year guard could not suit up against the Boston Celtics on Sunday and the Grizzlies were missing over half of their roster in a […]

Coby White Expected To Play On Tuesday

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (ankle) is considered probable to play against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday. The 23-year-old has become one of the key pieces to the Bulls' offensive success as he revived his career with the best season he's posted yet. White averages 19.2 points, 5.1 assists, 4.7 rebounds, 2.8 made threes, and […]

Nets Listening To Offers For Spencer Dinwiddie

Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie has fallen out of any future plans with the team it seems as Adrian Wojnarowski reports that they're listening to offers for him, Dorian Finney-Smith, and Royce O'Neale. The 30-year-old point guard hasn't been able to find an offensive rhythm with the Nets yet while he shoots sub-40 percent right […]

Fantasy Basketball Early-Week Streamers: Week 16

After an exciting start, it's Week 16 of the 2023-2024 NBA season. While you want to have faith in the players you drafted, don't get too attached. You may feel confident about your draft decisions, but remember: stars are born and eroded every day. Take a moment to see what's on the other side of […]

Dennis Smith Jr. Probable For Monday's Game

Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Smith Jr. (foot) looks set to rejoin the action Monday versus Golden State. He missed Saturday's blowout win over Philadelphia with right foot soreness, but the Nets have listed him as probable for Monday. Smith Jr.'s fantasy value is relatively low, with him averaging fewer than 20 minutes a night as […]

Ben Simmons Will Be Kept Out From Monday's Action

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons (back) won't play on Monday against Golden State. He has just returned from a lengthy absence, and the team is closely monitoring Simmons' workload. It's the first game of a back-to-back, and Simmons will likely return to the lineup Tuesday versus Dallas. The three-time All-Star hasn't played much since making […]

Cason Wallace Forced To Leave Early On Sunday

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (shoulder) made his second consecutive start on Sunday in place of Jalen Williams (ankle) but exited the game in the third quarter due to right shoulder soreness and wasn't able to return to the game. He ended up playing 18 minutes and registering eight points, two assists, one rebound, […]

Dante Exum Won't Suit Up On Monday

Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum (knee) won't play on Monday against the 76ers. He's currently having arguably the best year of his career from a production standpoint, averaging 9.2 points and shooting 47.7% from deep. Regrettably, the veteran has battled various injuries throughout the 2023-24 campaign, and he's most recently missed the last four games […]