Dorian Finney-Smith Now Questionable

Brooklyn Nets forward Dorian Finney-Smith (foot, knee) is questionable for Saturday's game against the red-hot Orlando Magic. The veteran was added to the injury report on Saturday because of right foot and knee soreness. However, with Royce O'Neale (hip) back in the lineup after missing a game, he may benefit the most if DFS doesn't […]

The Cut List - Who To Drop for Fantasy Basketball Week 6

What's up, Rotoballers, welcome back to the cut list! Can you believe that we're already a month and a half through the NBA season?! The first-ever in-season tournament is in the knockout stages and we're approaching the championship game in Las Vegas. So, this is where the schedules get funky and we get huge slates […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (12/2/23): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

The calendar has flipped to December once again, giving all of us degenerates a chance to win some bonus DFS money to use on presents for the holidays. We have a very rare instance of a Saturday filled with games - including the ten games on the main slate that I'll be breaking down for […]

Royce O'Neale Back On Saturday

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Royce O'Neale (hip) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Saturday's encounter with Orlando. After sitting out one game, the 30-year-old appears ready to return to the lineup. O'Neale had a couple of outstanding scoring outings before suffering a hip contusion, putting up 38 total points in meetings with Chicago […]

Lonnie Walker IV Out On Saturday

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Lonnie Walker IV (hamstring) won't feature against the Magic on Saturday. He will miss his second contest of the campaign due to a left hamstring strain. Walker IV's absence means Brooklyn will be without their fourth-best scorer. The 24-year-old has been among the league's most prolific bench players this season with a […]

Dennis Smith Jr. Probable For Saturday

Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Smith Jr. (back) will likely return to the lineup Saturday versus the Magic, as the team has listed him as probable for the game. The 26-year-old has been unavailable for the past six games due to a lower back strain. With Brooklyn's backcourt being hit by injuries, Smith Jr. has seen […]

RIVAL Fantasy NBA DFS Picks - Fantasy Bingo for 11/29

Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers, and welcome back to our new series covering RIVAL Fantasy Bingo picks for the NBA Season! We will be covering how to play and the strategies to win. Fantasy Bingo is a spin on the classic game Bingo but the goal is to match achievements, not numbers. You will build a DFS […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (11/29/23): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

We have our second consecutive busy night in the Association on Wednesday, with seven games on the docket. There are no shortage of big names on the injury report, but the good news is that the overwhelming majority of players on it at least have a 50/50 chance of suiting up. This article will provide […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (11/28/23): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! Tonight we've got an 8-game In-Season Tournament slate, with the national TV double-header of Bucks @ Heat, and Warriors @ Kings on TNT. These articles focus on the overall best plays, which are typically more suited for cash games. However, some exceptions may apply, depending on the size of the slate. This […]

Dennis Smith Jr. Considered Questionable Tuesday

Brooklyn Nets point guard Dennis Smith Jr. (back) is considered questionable for Tuesday's in-season tournament matchup against the Raptors. He will miss a fifth consecutive game if Smith Jr. can't overcome a lower back strain. The 26-year-old has played a decent role off the bench this season, averaging 5.8 points and 3.2 assists in 17.0 […]

Cam Thomas Listed As Doubtful Tuesday

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Cam Thomas (ankle) will likely miss a ninth consecutive game on Tuesday versus the Raptors. Thomas continues to deal with a left ankle sprain, and the team has listed him as doubtful for the clash. Before getting hurt, Thomas was enjoying a dream start to 2023-24, leading Brooklyn in scoring with 26.9 […]

Cameron Johnson Probable Tuesday

Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson (leg) is expected to play Tuesday versus Toronto, with the team listing him as probable for the contest. He had to exit Sunday's matchup against Chicago with cramping in his right leg. It doesn't seem to have been a serious issue, though, and Johnson appears on track to play in […]

Fantasy Basketball Injury Updates for Week 6 - Kristaps Porzingis, Jimmy Butler, Lauri Markkanen

Welcome back to another season, RotoBallers! It might be early days, but there are still impactful injuries all across the fantasy basketball landscape. I'm here to help you stay up to date on injury news, and how it impacts your teams. I'm writing this on Monday for release Tuesday morning, so any news that drops […]

Nicolas Claxton Uncertain For Tuesday Night

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (ankle) is questionable ahead of Tuesday's matchup with the visiting Toronto Raptors. Claxton tweaked his ankle in Saturday's contest against the Miami Heat and didn't up on Sunday versus Chicago. With Ben Simmons (back) still out, Dorian Finney-Smith took over in the middle in that one. DFS has played well […]

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Adds and Weekly Planner: Week (11/27-12/3)

This week we flip the calendar to December and have another dead day with no hoops (Sunday) as the league gave every team off to prepare for the elimination rounds of the in-season tournament that will take place next week. As always, I have our weekly schedule matrix and my top pickups for this week […]

Nicolas Claxton Downgraded To Out On Sunday

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (ankle) was originally listed as probable earlier Sunday afternoon, then was downgraded to questionable, then again to out in the matter of 20 minutes. Head coach Jacque Vaughn said that the ankle he hurt was the same one that kept him out for a string of games earlier this season […]

Nicolas Claxton Listed As Probable On Sunday

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (ankle) was back on the injury report with an ankle sprain but he's expected to play through it as he was listed probable for the game against the Chicago Bulls on Sunday. Having Claxton on the floor bolsters the Nets' defense in a big way. He should remain in all […]

DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (11/26/23): NBA DFS Lineups

It's a Sunday in the NBA, which always seems to get overshadowed at this time of the year as we enter Week 12 of the NFL season. However, we have a nice seven-game DFS slate tonight on both FanDuel and DraftKings. We have some fun matchups here, so let's take a look! We have three […]

Dennis Smith Jr. Remains Out On Saturday

Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Smith Jr. (back) will remain out for Saturday's meeting with the Miami Heat. He's day-to-day, so it appears he's nearing a return. But in the meantime, the 2017 No. 9 overall pick will miss a third consecutive contest. With Brooklyn still without Ben Simmons (back) and Cam Thomas (ankle) as well, […]

2023-24 Fantasy Basketball Buy or Sell: Friday, November 24

G'day RotoBallers! Trading and fantasy basketball go hand in hand. So many players. So many teams. So many weeks. Whether getting the upper hand on your mate, leaning into a punt strategy, or simply planning for the future, trading can have more than one winner. However, executing a trade can be harder said than done. […]

Mikal Bridges Goes Off For 45 Points

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Mikal Bridges was on fire in Wednesday's matchup against the Hawks, putting up a career-high tying 45 points in a 147-145 overtime loss. He did the damage with 16-for-31 shooting from the field and an 11-for-12 record at the stripe. A 10-rebound outing also meant a second double-double of the season for […]

RIVAL Fantasy NBA DFS Picks - Fantasy Bingo for 11/22

Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers, and welcome back to our new series covering RIVAL Fantasy Bingo picks for the NBA Season! We will be covering how to play and the strategies to win. Fantasy Bingo is a spin on the classic game Bingo but the goal is to match achievements, not numbers. You will build a DFS […]

Dennis Smith Jr. Misses Another Game On Wednesday

Brooklyn Nets point guard Dennis Smith Jr. (back) will be on the shelf for a second consecutive game Wednesday versus Atlanta. The 25-year-old has sprained his lower back, leaving Brooklyn without another backcourt option. Smith Jr.'s absence on Sunday versus Philadelphia resulted in Lonnie Walker IV surpassing the 30-minute mark for the first time this […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (11/22/23): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

With the NBA ceding Thursday to turkey and football, we have a massive 14-game Thanksgiving Eve slate tonight that's become an annual tradition. That means big-money tournaments galore on both DraftKings and FanDuel, as well as plenty of options for smaller turbo slates for those who don't quite have the appetite for having to operate […]

Warriors Flashing Warning Signs: Why You Avoid Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins Moving Forward

The Golden State Warriors'  dynastic run is one of the more memorable eras in the history of the NBA. Aside from the golden reason for their success, Stephen Curry, of course, Klay Thompson also played a pivotal part in Golden State's four championships spanning from 2015 to 2022. I think it's time we address the […]

Fantasy Basketball Injury Updates for Week 5 - Bradley Beal, Donovan Mitchell, Ben Simmons

Welcome back to another season, RotoBallers! It might be early days, but there are still impactful injuries all across the fantasy basketball landscape. I'm here to help you stay up to date on injury news, and how it impacts your teams. I'm writing this on Monday for release Tuesday morning, so any news that drops […]

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Adds and Weekly Planner: Week 5 (11/20-11/26)

The week of Thanksgiving is a beautiful week when it comes to being a sports fan. The NBA loads up on Wednesday night with a boatload of games, then cedes to the NFL for Turkey Day viewing, only to pick back up with solid slates of games on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. As always, I […]

Dennis Smith Jr. Out For Sunday's Matinee

Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Smith Jr. (back) will miss Sunday's game against the 76ers. The Nets have been without Ben Simmons (back) and Cam Thomas (ankle), so Smith had been getting extra work in the backcourt. Although the 2017 No. 9 overall pick has averaged only 5.8 points this season, the Nets have relied on […]

Dennis Smith Jr. Uncertain For Sunday

Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Smith Jr. (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. This is not good timing with Ben Simmons (back) sidelined as well. Smith has been the primary backup to Spencer Dinwiddie with Simmons unavailable. Now, Lonnie Walker IV could be asked to play big minutes if Smith […]

Cam Thomas To Be Re-Evaluated Next Week

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas (ankle) has been dealing with a more severe ankle sprain than originally thought as he was in a walking boot for a much longer time than anticipated. The young combo guard was the best scorer for the team before he went down with the sprain against the Clippers on November […]