Jaylen Brown Scores Team-High 21 Points Against Philly

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown had himself a game in London, scoring a team-high 21 points on an effective 8-for-15, including two treys. Brown also pitched in with four boards and two assists, but really shined on defense with his three steals. Brown is notoriously streaky but has been pretty hot as of late (excluding […]

Jayson Tatum Solid in Win Against Sixers

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum had another good game on Thursday, as the Celtics beat the 76ers in London, England. Tatum scored an easy 13 points on 7-for-13 shooting, adding one three-pointer in his 24 minutes. Tatum also helped out with four rebounds and two assists in the win. He didn't notch any defensive stats […]

Marcus Morris Heats up for 19 Points on Thursday

Boston Celtics forward Marcus Morris had a great game against Philly, sinking three triples on his way to an efficient 19 points (7-for-13). Morris was effective on the glass in this one, pulling down eight boards in his 24 minutes of action. Things got a little heated when Sixers point guard/forward Ben Simmons ran through […]

Al Horford Flirts with Triple-Double in London

Boston Celtics center/power forward Al Horford (knee) returned to action in England and played really well in retribution for the time lost. Horford scored 13 points on 5-for-10 shooting, including one triple in the comeback victory against the Sixers. He also looked like he could come away with a triple-double but ultimately fell short, as […]

Buy, Sell or Hold: Josh Richardson and Hassan Whiteside?

It's a Florida New Year special here at RotoBaller as we are taking a look at two Miami Heat players with very different seasons so far. Hassan Whiteside has been back for half a dozen of games now, but he still hasn't shone as bright as he can. Will he be back to his old double-doubling, shot-blocking […]

Al Horford Says He'll Play Thursday

Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford (knee) said he'll be able to play Thursday against the Philadelphia 76ers. Horford was unable to play on Saturday against the Brooklyn Nets due to knee soreness. The good news is Horford was able to get through full practice on Tuesday and is on track to return on Thursday. He's […]

NBA Waiver Wire: Shallow Leagues (Week 13)

It's Week 13 – we're inching closer and closer to playoffs and the injuries keep piling up around the league. With injuries, come more opportunity and the waiver wire is flowing powerfully right now. Here are some interesting adds that can help you deal with them or get an edge on your opponents. This year, […]

Jayson Tatum Puts on a Block Party in Brooklyn

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum was doing his best Rudy Gobert impression on Saturday, coming away with a career-high six blocks in the win. His defense didn't end there, as the rookie snatched three steals from the sloppy Nets offense. Tatum scored the ball better in this one, finishing with 14 points to go along […]

Kyrie Irving Scores 21 Points on 22 Shots in Brooklyn

Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving has been struggling with his shot so far in 2018 and Saturday was no different. Irving shot 8-for-22 in the game, hitting two treys to finish with 21 points. He rebounded the ball pretty well in his team-high 37 minutes, coming away with six boards on the night. Kyrie […]

Marcus Smart Contributes Across the Board Against the Nets

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart couldn't find his shot on Saturday but still managed to put up 11 points in his 29 minutes of action. The good news is Smart was active in all other areas, adding three rebounds and three assists in the win. He was also very active on the other end of […]

Aron Baynes Fills in for the Sidelined Al Horford

Boston Celtics Aron Baynes had a frustrating game on Saturday in Brooklyn, picking up five personal fouls early on in the third quarter. Baynes still was able to make a decent impact on the game, though. He finished with 10 points and six rebounds, while blocking one shot as well in his 20 minutes. If […]

Kyrie Irving Flirts with Triple-Double on Friday

Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving was active all over the floor on Friday, scoring a healthy 16 points on a not so hot 6-for-16 from the field. Irving was pulling down boards (nine rebounds) and handing out dimes (eight assists) against the T-Wolves while playing some stellar defense, snagging two steals in the win. […]

Al Horford Struggles Against KAT

Boston Celtics center/power forward Al Horford had the task of dealing with center Karl-Anthony Towns on Friday. Horford struggled in 31 minutes, scoring only seven points on 3-for-9 shooting. He made an impact in other areas, grabbing five boards, while dishing out eight assists in the win. Big Al came up big on defense, too, […]

Terry Rozier Still Feeling it on Friday

Boston Celtics guard Terry Rozier refused to cool down on Friday, scoring 14 points on an effective 6-for-11 from the field, including two from downtown. Not only was he scoring the ball, but he was also battling with Minnesota's front court to come away with nine rebounds in this one. Rozier has been great over […]

Marcus Smart Scores 18 Points on Friday

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart kept his owners happy on Friday, dropping 18 points on an efficient 8-for-13 from the field against Minnesota. Smart went home with three rebounds and three assists in this one while pulling away a steal as well. Impressively, Smart had no turnovers against the 'Wolves, either. Smart is one of […]

Jaylen Brown Scores 11 Points On 15 Shots

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown had a decent performance on Friday, hitting one triple on his way to 11 points against Minnesota. Brown was crashing the boards as usual while showing some good defensive instincts with two blocks. The field goal percentage wasn't great, but this was a solid performance by the second-year player.

Jayson Tatum has a Rough Night Against Minnesota

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum had one of his worst showings of the season on Friday, scoring only four points on seven shots, missing all four from deep against the Timberwolves. He was a non-factor in his 30 minutes of floor time, coming up with only three rebounds, one assist and one steal in the win. […]

Aron Baynes Posts Double-Double in Win

Boston Celtics center Aron Baynes battled with Minnesota center Karl-Anthony Towns, who had 25 points and 23 rebounds on Friday, but could only hope to contain him. Baynes didn't fare too bad himself, scoring 11 points with 10 rebounds in 26 minutes. Center Al Horford didn't play very well in this one, so Baynes got […]

Marcus Morris Ruled Out Friday

Boston Celtics forward Marcus Morris (knee) is listed as out against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday. He's working his way back from a lingering knee issue, so the team continues to limit his workload. Friday is the front end of a back-to-back set, so Morris should return against the Nets on Saturday. On Wednesday, Morris […]

Three-Man Weave: Fantasy Basketball's Teams

What happens when a player gets injured in fantasy basketball? Or when a player doesn't perform up to expectations? Such is life in the NBA. What do you do? Find "The Teams." Fantasy basketball drafts rarely surprise. Rankings and average draft positions coalesce and outside of the occasional rookie who goes too high or the […]

Kyrie Irving Struggles with Shot Against Cavs

Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving was all set to go off on his former team on Wednesday but couldn't find his shot in his 28 minutes of play. Irving missed all five attempts from deep and scored a weak 11 points on 5-for-14 shooting from the field in the win. He was active on the […]

Terry Rozier Stays Hot for 20 Points on Wednesday

Boston Celtics guard Terry Rozier got the job done on Wednesday, finishing with an effective 20 points on 8-for-12 shooting, including 4-for-6 coming from downtown. He had a team-high four turnovers but made up for it with his activity elsewhere. Rozier also swatted one shot against the Cavs while racking up four rebounds and three […]

Marcus Smart Shows Out Against the Cavs

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart was very active in the win against Cleveland, going 6-for-14 from the field and nailing three treys on his way to 15 points. Smart was his usual tenacious self on defense, but only came away with one steal in this one. He also pitched in with four boards and four […]

Jayson Tatum Gets It Done Against Cleveland

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum got back in the groove on Wednesday against the Cavs, scoring 15 points on 6-for-14 shooting with one make from deep. Tatum rebounded the ball fairly well and went away with five in his team-high 30 minutes. He had no defensive stats in this one but didn't commit any turnovers […]

Jaylen Brown Busy on Wednesday Night

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown stayed hot against Cleveland after his strong return on Sunday. Though he was only 1-for-6 from deep, he finished with 14 points and was also cleaning the glass, going home with eight rebounds for his best efforts. Brown was looking for his teammates on Wednesday, too, connecting with them on […]

Al Horford Falls One Rebound Shy of Double-Double

Boston Celtics center/power forward Al Horford was a little quiet on Wednesday but still gave owners a line to be happy with. Horford finished with 11 points and three assists on offense. He was also a force in the paint, hauling down nine rebounds in his 29 minutes while also pulling away one steal as […]

Defense Wins Fantasy Championships - A Mini-Study

A new year means you get an excuse to try new things. But rather than promising to get fit or eat well, I’ve resolved to release my inner nerd. Today I want to focus on how the fantasy value of an NBA center can be correlated with his defensive prowess. Centers are important for fantasy […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (1/3/18): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

We've got a massive slate on Wednesday that nicely contrasts the Tuesday slate that featured only five games. That said, there are surprisingly few elite options in desirable spots. Russell Westbrook has looked more like he did last season, but the Lakers are more vulnerable against wings. LeBron James has been amazing all season but […]

NBA Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Week 12 and Buy/Sell

Cheers to 2018, and here's hoping good fortune for every fantasy owner out there the rest of the way. The fantasy basketball season has been flying by, and it is crucial you find solutions if you are still still facing struggles. Our staff at RotoBaller has great insight and daily columns how to improve your […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (12/31/17): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Now that the fantasy football season is behind us, unless you are in one of those weird leagues that actually plays until Week 17, we can now turn our attention towards hoops as we close out 2017. I hope everyone's 2018 is filled with good health, happiness and plenty of fantasy success. Happy New Year! […]