Donovan Mitchell Looks Good During Monday's Practice

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (groin) has missed the last three games due to a lingering injury. However, the star guard appears to be headed in the right direction now. Head coach JB Bickerstaff was not limited and able to do everything during Monday's practice. He's currently listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the […]

DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/23/23): NBA DFS Lineups

We have a solid seven-game slate on tap Monday night, one highlighted by a Grizzlies-Kings showdown that caps off the night. There are more elevated spreads than narrow ones, but there are five game with projected totals over 230 points, which certainly holds some promise from a DFS perspective. The injury report fortunately isn't overly […]

Josh Richardson (PG, SAS) - Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 8% of leagues ANALYSIS: Josh Richardson has experienced a (slight) bump up in playing time lately, going from playing around 23 MPG before January to 25+ MPG this month. That's all you can ask for while J-Rich stays in San Antonio, though, as the veteran won't […]

Fantasy Basketball Deeper-League Waiver Wire Adds for Week 15: Tyus Jones, Josh Richardson, Immanuel Quickley

The deeper a fantasy basketball league, the harder it is to hit a winner with your last few picks. It is also harder to find decent help from the waiver wire if your late-round picks don't do you justice. If you picked up a few stinkers, don't lose hope just yet. I will try to […]

DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/22/23): NBA DFS Lineups

There are four games on the DraftKings main slate tonight, but FanDuel did its own thing (what's new) and has included the earlier Knicks-Raptors game in their main slate schedule. That game should be competitive, but its 222-point implied total is the lowest on the slate by a wide margin, and I'm not loving targeting […]

Evan Mobley Erupts For Career-High 38 Points

Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Evan Mobley feasted against the Giannis Antetokounmpo-less Bucks on Saturday, leading the way in a 114-102 victory with a career-high 38 points. He finished with 19-for-27 shooting and nearly pulled off a double-double as well, grabbing nine rebounds. Mobley's stat line also included three assists in four turnovers in 38 minutes. The […]

Donovan Mitchell To Remain Out On Saturday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (groin) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. This will be the third game in a row that Mitchell has missed due to a strained left groin. This isn't too shocking considering this type of injury is easy to re-injure. The Cavs want to make sure […]

DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/21/23): NBA DFS Lineups

We've got a six-game slate and plenty of intriguing spots to work with. The 76ers-Kings game is the top matchup to target for DFS tonight, but the Hornets-Hawks and Rockets-Timberwolves are also appealing game environments. We typically don't want to exclude games on a short slate like this one, and that's especially true when star […]

Donovan Mitchell Listed As Out For Friday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (groin) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Golden State Warriors. The star guard will miss his second game in a row due to a strained left groin. His absence will mean that Caris LeVert will remain in the starting five for at least one more game. He […]

Fantasy Basketball Injuries From Wednesday: LaMelo Ball, Mitchell Robinson, Donovan Mitchell

It was a busy nine-game slate around the National Basketball Association. However, it wasn't a good night for many clubs, especially the ones that dealt with an injury. This article will highlight some of the critical injuries that occurred on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. At the same time, we will cover some players who were […]

Donovan Mitchell Ruled Out Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (groin) won't play Wednesday against Memphis. Mitchell's availability for the contest was already a major doubt after he left Sunday's game against New Orleans with a groin injury and his absence has now been made official. Caris LeVert is set to take Mitchell's spot in the starting lineup. The 28-year-old […]

DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/18/23): NBA DFS Lineups

After a typically quiet Tuesday night, we're back up to a big nine-game mid-week ledger Wednesday. There is no shortage of elite options with 18 teams taking the floor, as well as several mid-range/value plays at each position, especially centers. The injury report fortunately isn't overly populated with many short-term issues, either, which helps keep […]

Donovan Mitchell Unlikely To Play Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (groin) is listed as doubtful Wednesday against the Memphis Grizzlies. Mitchell suffered a groin strain on Monday and was unable to practice on Tuesday, leading to the doubtful tag. With Mitchell likely out, Caris LeVert will likely get the spot start. The last time Mitchell sat, LeVert started and scored […]

DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/17/23): NBA DFS Lineups

It's a small slate today with only four games on the docket this Tuesday evening, but there are some compelling options at all price points and I'm going to do my best to highlight some picks in each price range. The matchup between Portland and Denver carries the highest total today at 238.5 points and […]

Fantasy Basketball Injury Updates for Week 14 - Tyrese Haliburton, Rudy Gobert, Donovan Mitchell

Welcome back RotoBallers! I'm here to help you stay up to date on injury news, and how it impacts your teams in case you had a busy weekend and couldn't keep track of everything. How is it week 14 already? I'm doing this midday on Monday for release Tuesday morning, so any news that drops […]

Donovan Mitchell Suffers A Groin Injury

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell couldn't complete Monday's matchup against New Orleans due to a groin strain. He was limited to only 22 minutes in the contest and had 11 points on 3-for-9 shooting. Darius Garland took the reins and carried the team to a 113-103 victory with 30 points and 11 assists. Garland's points […]

Fantasy Basketball Injuries From Monday: Donovan Mitchell, Josh Okogie, Kyle Lowry, Rudy Gobert

As we celebrate the contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the NBA had a loaded schedule throughout Monday. Unfortunately, there were some injuries throughout the day, which may create issues for teams moving ahead. This article will highlight some of the critical injuries that occurred on Saturday, January 16, 2023. At the same time, […]

DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/16/23): NBA DFS Lineups

MLK Day is always a momentous one on the NBA calendar, and the majority of the games are usually in the earlier portion of the day. This year is no different, as there is a five-game main slate on DK and a six-game ledger on FD, with the latter including the Suns-Grizzlies evening matchup. There […]

Donovan Mitchell Available On Saturday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (illness) will suit up for Saturday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The superstar guard was feeling under the weather, but appears healthy enough to suit up on Saturday. He's coming off a 26-point outing against the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday. He should continue to be a strong fantasy option, […]

The Cut List - Who To Drop for Fantasy Basketball Week 14

What's up, RotoBallers! We're now halfway through the NBA season and creeping up on All-Star Weekend festivities. Hopefully, all of your teams are still firmly in contention for the fantasy league championship. The Drop List returns for another week, and it might not be kind to some of your rosters. Each week, I'll take a […]

DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/14/23): NBA DFS Lineups

We have a smaller slate to work with in the NBA tonight, which is what we typically see on weekends. All six matchups are viable to target in DFS contests tonight, but we have a situation where the Pacers will be extremely shorthanded, and DraftKings didn't get around to pricing the rotational players up yet. […]

Jarrett Allen Turns In Strong Double-Double In Win

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen played a huge part in the team's win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night. The 24-year-old was just five points shy of his career-high and four assists short of his first triple-double. He posted 24 points, 10 rebounds, six assists, and one steal while shooting a very efficient […]

Ricky Rubio To Make Season Debut On Thursday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio (knee) is set to make his season debut against the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday. The 32-year-old has been out for over a year while he recovers from left ACL surgery. He'll likely be on a heavy minutes limit as the Cavs ease him back into action. He's worth stashing […]

Fantasy Basketball Starting Lineup Changes - Week 13

Welcome to Rotation Watch, RotoBallers! Each week, this article will highlight the players gaining minutes in their team's rotation. Fantasy managers want to roster the players that accumulate stats and rack up the playing time. They want to avoid the players falling out of favor and watching the action from the sidelines. With the new […]

DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/12/23): NBA DFS Lineups

The Association is upping their Thursday usage with the NFL confined to weekends and college football done with for the season. We have six games tonight and plenty of injuries to open up value with more likely opening up before tipoff. NBA DFS isn't for the faint of heart anymore. With both FanDuel and DraftKings […]

Donovan Mitchell Goes Off For 46 Points In Loss To Former Team

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell visited his former team for the first time but couldn't get the win on Tuesday night. The 26-year-old ended up with 46 points, five rebounds, six assists, and three steals on 14-for-27 shooting, 7-for-18 from deep, and 11-for-11 from the free throw line. So far, in the month of January, […]

Jarrett Allen Questionable To Return With Illness

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (illness) is questionable to return Tuesday against the Utah Jazz. Allen lasted just under seven minutes before leaving the game as he is reportedly feeling under the weather. If Allen is unable to go, he will finish with one assist and nothing else on the box score. Kevin Love should […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/10/23): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

Happy Tuesday RotoBallers! Tonight we've got a solid 7 game slate, headlined by the TNT doubleheader. 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 article will provide you with my daily fantasy basketball lineup […]

DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/9/23): NBA DFS Lineups

We have a solid six-game slate on Monday night that has a number of players capable of outperforming their salaries in their specific matchup. There's also more good news in the fact there are four games with projected totals of greater than 230 points, which means there are no shortages of potentially favorable DFS environments […]

Early-Week Fantasy Basketball Category Streamers for Week 13

The NBA season has been a roller coaster already for many fantasy basketball managers. Last week, we saw another slew of injuries to big-time players, which means IR spots are starting to fill up and the waiver wire is starting to thin out as teams look to replace the fantasy production of their injured stars. […]