LeBron James Ruled Out On Saturday

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (illness) has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's game against the Sacramento Kings. The superstar forward was questionable coming into this game, but will sit out as the Lakers want to take the cautious approach here. Both Cam Reddish and Dalton Knecht should see expanded roles with James sidelined. […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (12/28/24)

It’s great to be back in the swing of things in the NBA, RotoBallers. In these articles, I focus on the top plays, traditionally geared toward cash games. However, with over a decade of NBA DFS experience under my belt—and as someone who rarely dives into cash formats—I'm selecting picks that also typically come with […]

D'Angelo Russell On Track To Return Saturday

Los Angeles Lakers point guard D'Angelo Russell (thumb) looks ready to return to action on Saturday versus Sacramento, with the team listing him as probable for the game. Russell sprained his left thumb at the start of the week and sat out a matchup against Golden State on Christmas Day. However, it appears that his […]

Anthony Davis Questionable To Face Kings

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (ankle) has been listed as questionable for Saturday's clash with Sacramento. He hurt his left ankle on Christmas Day against Golden State, exiting the action after logging just seven minutes. After the game, Davis announced that he intends to play on Saturday. However, Davis has picked up a questionable […]

LeBron James Listed As Questionable For Saturday

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (illness) carries a questionable tag ahead of Saturday's matchup against Sacramento. James missed Friday's practice due to an illness, which isn't a good sign regarding his potential availability. Cam Reddish and Dalton Knecht will be asked to do much more if James doesn't play on Saturday. Knecht's far superior […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Friday 12/27/24): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Friday nights usually deliver some of the best NBA slates, and tonight's eight-gamer is no slouch by any means. We have a battle in Denver between the league's winningest team - the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Nuggets as well as a big matchup between the upstart Houston Rockets and Minnesota Timberwolves. Some big names are […]

Anthony Davis Will Not Return On Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (ankle) has been officially ruled out for the rest of Wednesday's matchup against Golden State. Davis exited the contest early and has been diagnosed with a left ankle sprain. He finishes the Christmas Day game with zero points, two rebounds, and one steal on 0-for-3 shooting in seven minutes. […]

D'Angelo Russell Out On Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers point guard D'Angelo Russell (thumb) has been ruled out for Wednesday's Christmas matchup against Golden State. A left thumb injury gave Russell a questionable tag entering Wednesday, and the team has now officially ruled him out for the contest. Russell has hurt his shooting hand, so it's possible he might have to […]

Anthony Davis Cleared To Play On Christmas

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (shoulder) is available for Wednesday's Christmas clash against Golden State. He has shaken off a questionable tag ahead of the juicy matchup. Davis' scoring efforts have been inconsistent this month, but he still fills the stat sheet on a nightly basis, and we should see another big performance from […]

LeBron James Ready To Face Warriors

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (foot) will play on Christmas Day against Golden State. He has been upgraded from questionable to available. James has played well in Christmas games throughout his career, and his recent form has also been outstanding. The veteran superstar boasts two triple-doubles and two 30-point efforts in his last five […]

D'Angelo Russell In Danger Of Missing Christmas Game

Los Angeles Lakers point guard D'Angelo Russell (thumb) has been listed as questionable for Wednesday's Christmas battle against Golden State. He hurt his left thumb on Monday versus Detroit, logging only 16 minutes of action. Gabe Vincent will be in line for more minutes off the bench if Russell has to sit out Wednesday's action, […]

Anthony Davis Questionable For Christmas Day Action

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (shoulder) has been listed as questionable for Wednesday's meeting with Golden State. He has sustained a shoulder contusion ahead of Christmas. Davis has played through a foot problem most of the season, missing only one game, so it appears likely that he will shake off the questionable tag ahead […]

LeBron James Questionable To Face Warriors On Christmas

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (foot) is once again accompanied by a questionable tag on the injury report ahead of the team's Christmas Day matchup against Golden State. The veteran superstar continues to manage a left foot injury. However, despite being a regular on the injury report, James has sat out only two contests […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Christmas Day (Wednesday 12/25/24): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Christmas Day is for NBA basketball! If you're an NBA nut, I'm assuming you'll be tuning into the games to catch your favorite teams or players, and maybe to just track your fantasy teams or DFS lineups. Any way you slice it - Christmas Day basketball is delicious! I recommend some higher-priced players for cash […]

Christmas Day DraftKings NBA DFS Picks (Wednesday, 12/25/24): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

The NBA is ready to roll for its annual Christmas Day marathon. Every year, Christmas delivers some of the best matchups and best games of the season, and this year, five solid matchups get underway at 12:00 p.m. ET when contests lock as the Spurs visit the Knicks. The Timberwolves visit the Mavericks in a […]

D'Angelo Russell Injured In Monday's Loss

Los Angeles Lakers point guard D'Angelo Russell (thumb) was limited to 16 minutes in Monday's 117-114 loss to Detroit. He exited the game two minutes into the fourth quarter, with Lakers head coach JJ Redick mentioning postgame that Russell was checked for a potential thumb injury. Russell finished the night with five points and five […]

Anthony Davis Will Play Against Pistons

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (elbow) has shaken off a questionable tag and will play against Detroit on Monday. Davis has been battling a foot problem throughout the campaign and is now also dealing with an elbow contusion. However, he will be ready to push through the issues once again. Davis struggled to score […]

LeBron James Active Against Pistons

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (foot) will play in Monday's matchup against Detroit. A foot injury keeps James a regular on the injury report, but the Lakers have upgraded him from questionable to available ahead of tip-off. James is fresh off a 32-point performance against Sacramento. He also stepped up his defensive efforts at […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Monday 12/23/24): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Happy Monday Rotoballers! The NBA has given us a massive 14-game schedule today but FanDuel’s main slate trims it down to 11 games, cutting off the three late-night matchups starting at 10:00 PM ET. With such a wide range of games to choose from, tonight’s slate offers plenty of opportunities to balance safe plays with […]

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Monday, 12/23/24): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to our RotoBaller family! I hope Santa (and us at RotoBaller) can help you win a little extra coin right before the big day. The NFL was a success yesterday, so let's keep it rolling with tonight! There are 11 NBA games tonight on the DraftKings slate before a night […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (12/22/24)

It’s great to be back in the swing of things in the NBA, RotoBallers. In these articles, I focus on the top plays, traditionally geared toward cash games. However, with over a decade of NBA DFS experience under my belt—and as someone who rarely dives into cash formats—I'm selecting picks that also typically come with […]

Anthony Davis Expected To Suit Up Saturday

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (elbow) has been upgraded to probable for Saturday's matchup with the Sacramento Kings. Davis has battled through several injuries this season, but his new left elbow injury won't likely keep him out of Saturday's contest. The 31-year-old has only missed one game so far this season and has averaged 27.5 points […]

LeBron James Upgraded To Probable Versus Kings

According to Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (foot) has been upgraded to probable for Saturday's matchup with the Sacramento Kings. James was initially listed as questionable due to left foot injury management, but he will now be likely available to play. He's been dealing with a foot injury that caused him to miss […]

Anthony Davis Listed As Questionable With Elbow Injury

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (elbow) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Sacramento Kings. Davis is no stranger to the injury report but the left elbow injury is a new injury for the 31-year-old. Davis has fought through many of his injuries this season and has only missed one game. Given […]

LeBron James Questionable For Saturday Rematch Against Kings

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (foot) is listed as questionable for Saturday's rematch against the Sacramento Kings. James is dealing with a foot injury that caused him to miss two games earlier this month before being able to return for the next two. Los Angeles has won both games in James' return and needs […]

LeBron James Active On Thursday Night

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (foot) will play against the Kings. The nagging foot injury continues to bother the multi-time All-Star, although he had some time off over the last few weeks, which has helped. As usual, he's a must-start. However, his presence will likely mean Dalton Knecht, who has averaged 14.3 points in […]

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Thursday, 12/19/24): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Welcome back RotoBallers. The NBA Cup is over, congrats to the Cup Champion Milwaukee Bucks. Tonight is a packed 11-game NBA slate tonight, offering plenty of opportunities to uncover value and capitalize on matchups. The slate is headlined by several injury updates that could open up game-changing value, with stars like Luka Dončić and Ja […]

Anthony Davis Likely Good To Go Thursday

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (foot) is considered probable for Thursday's action against Sacramento. He's battled a foot problem for the entire campaign but has missed only one contest, so it's safe to assume Davis will be out there on Thursday night. He's coming off a big 40-point double-double against Memphis and has looked […]

LeBron James Listed As Questionable Thursday

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (foot) is regarded as questionable for Thursday's meeting with the Kings. After missing two games, James was back in the lineup on Sunday versus Memphis. However, he still isn't 100 percent healthy, leaving the NBA-s all-time leading scorer with a questionable tag ahead of Thursday's action. Gabe Vincent might […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Thursday 12/19/24): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

The NBA Cup is finally over and Damian Lillard finally got his chip - well, kind of... We get a massive 13-game slate for this fantastic Thursday return to the regular season! In today's edition, I recommend some higher-priced players for cash games and GPPs while highlighting some of my favorite value plays and game […]