LeBron James Won't Play On Saturday

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) isn't available for Saturday's matchup against the Jazz. The multi-time MVP logged 24 minutes in Thursday's blowout loss to the Phoenix Suns, ending the night with 10 points off a rough 3-for-11 shooting. Unfortunately, he tweaked his ankle in that one, so his absence could extend into Monday's […]

D'Angelo Russell Troubled By Knee Issue

Los Angeles Lakers point guard D'Angelo Russell (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's visit to Salt Lake City to face the Jazz. He has landed on the injury report with right knee contusion. Russell only just returned from a tailbone issue, but it looks like he could be back on the shelf Saturday night. […]

Week 12: Dynasty Risers And Fallers For Fantasy Basketball

RotoBallers, fantasy basketball managers, and dynasty enthusiasts welcome back! It's about that time when we venture back into the dynasty value woods and try to find which players are gaining or losing value. NBA All-Star voting is in full swing, so this is when everyone is up in arms about the fact that the actual […]

Christian Wood Questionable On Thursday

Los Angeles Lakers forward Christian Wood (head) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Phoenix Suns. Wood is a late addition to the injury report due to a migraine. This is not good news with the Lakers already shorthanded due to Rui Hachimura (calf) sitting out. If both players sit, Jarred Vanderbilt would […]

Cam Reddish Expected To Play Thursday

Los Angeles Lakers forward Cam Reddish (face) is expected to be available for Thursday's game against the Phoenix Suns. It sounds like Reddish should return to the starting five for this game. That's assuming Reddish is able to get through his pregame routine without any issues. Max Christie would likely take a hit in value […]

Rui Hachimura Won't Play On Thursday

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (calf) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Phoenix Suns. This marks the fifth game in a row that Hachimura has missed due to a left calf strain. His absence will mean that Jarred Vanderbilt and Christian Wood will absorb extra playing time. It sounds like Hachimura […]

NBA DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks - Today's Top Lineups (1/11/24)

Happy Thursday, RotoBallers! It's Thursday, so we have a small, four-game slate, but we do get another 30 minutes to get our lineups tweaked as we have a 7:30 pm start for the DraftKings slate. On small slates, scores tend to be much higher, so fading a superstar like Giannis isn't the way to go. […]

Fantasy Basketball Mid-Week Streamers: Week 12

The remainder of this week presents some interesting advantages and disadvantages for fantasy basketball. There are six teams that will play just one game each. There are also two teams that have three games left to play. Let’s look at the remaining schedules for each team and discuss some players to consider streaming. For those […]

RIVAL Fantasy NBA DFS Picks - Fantasy Bingo Strategy and Picks for 1/10/24 and 1/11/24

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 […]

Rui Hachimura Won't Play On Tuesday

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (calf) has been ruled out ahead of Tuesday's game against the Toronto Raptors. This marks the fourth game in a row that Hachimura has missed due to a left calf strain. It's worth noting that head coach Darvin Ham said Hachimura had a good day at practice on Monday. […]

Fantasy Basketball Injury Updates for Week 12 - Ja Morant, Tyrese Haliburton, Cade Cunningham

Welcome back, RotoBallers! I hope everyone had a great holiday season and New Year! 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 late Monday night won't be covered. I'll just cover […]

LeBron James Questionable For Tuesday's Game

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) is currently listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Toronto Raptors. Fantasy managers shouldn't be worried as James seems to be a regular on the injury report. Despite that, James continues to suit up and that should continue on Tuesday. If he sits, Jarred Vanderbilt figures to […]

Rui Hachimura Doubtful For Tuesday

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (calf) is listed as doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Toronto Raptors. The expectation is that Hachimura will miss his fourth straight game after being diagnosed with a Grade 1 strain last week. The Lakers will likely continue to give more minutes to Jarred Vanderbilt and Christian Wood in […]

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Adds and Weekly Planner: Week 12 (1/8-1/14)

The injuries are piling up and therefore the waiver wire is getting thinner and thinner when it comes to finding players to add who can make an impact for your team. Does that mean you should just "churn and burn" players through streaming? Maybe, but some leagues have pretty tight restrictions on how many player […]

NBA MVPs Through the Years: Who Has The Most Hardware?

In any basketball league, winning championships is any player's ultimate goal, but that doesn't stop anyone from winning other awards such as the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award.  The NBA started naming MVPs during the 1955-1956 regular season. The award, now known as the Michael Jordan trophy, is given to the best-performing player at the […]

Rui Hachimura Still Out On Sunday

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (calf) remains out on Sunday against the Clippers. He's dealing with a calf strain, an injury he picked up during the New Year's Eve meeting with the New Orleans Pelicans. The Lakers have struggled since winning the inaugural NBA Cup, and it hasn't helped the team has been without […]

D'Angelo Russell Tagged As Questionable For Sunday

Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell (tailbone) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Russell has missed the last three games as he works his way back from a tailbone contusion. His absence has opened up a door for Max Christie to have a bigger role in the rotation. […]

LeBron James Holds Questionable Tag For Sunday

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) is currently listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. The superstar forward seems to be a regular on the injury report now. It's worth noting that James has only missed three games all season, so it takes quite a bit for him to […]

Anthony Davis Listed As Probable For Sunday

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (ankle) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Fantasy managers shouldn't be too worried as Davis has become a regular on the injury report. Despite that, Davis hasn't missed a game since December 15, so there is a good chance he'll be out there […]

Anthony Davis Expected To Suit Up Against Grizzlies

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (ankle) is currently dealing with a left-ankle sprain/bone bruise, according to the official injury report, but he's still considered probable to play on Friday night. The superstar big man appears on the injury report with all sorts of different ailments, but he's been able to play through most of […]

Week 11: Dynasty Risers And Fallers For Fantasy Basketball

Finally, we have experienced a trade with somewhat bigger names this season! Welcome back, RotoBallers. This week's edition of the dynasty risers and fallers will have a very noticeable theme. When a trade, like the one that happened earlier in the week, takes place, we usually see some sort of shake-up in dynasty leagues along […]

D'Angelo Russell Doubtful For Friday

Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell (tailbone) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. It appears the young guard is in danger of missing his third game in a row due to a tailbone contusion. The Lakers could be asking their bench to step up big time with LeBron James (ankle) […]

LeBron James Tagged As Questionable For Friday

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) is currently listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Unsurprisingly, James is back on the injury report, but this time with an ankle injury. The superstar forward was able to play through an illness on Wednesday. However, his availability for Wednesday remains uncertain because an […]

Fantasy Basketball Mid-Week Streamers: Week 11

The rest of Week 11 brings a schedule that will leave some advantages and disadvantages for fantasy basketball managers. There are two teams that will play three games each, giving a significant edge to the players on those squads. There are also four teams that will play just one game each, dealing significant downgrades to […]

Nuggets vs. Warriors NBA DFS Showdown Slate Picks, Value Plays - Thursday Jan 4th

Happy Thursday, RotoBallers! Welcome back to our weekly showdown. Last week, we had a few solid plays, but the value busted. Max Christie really surprised everyone as he crushed his price with only around 1% ownership. Nick Richards was one of the best plays on the board, but Austin Reaves hurt my lineups. We don't […]

Cam Reddish To Start On Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers forward Cam Reddish (groin) will move into the starting five ahead of Wednesday's game against the Miami Heat. Reddish will make his return to the court after missing their last game due to groin soreness. He'll move into the starting unit due to the fact Rui Hachimura (calf) has been ruled out. […]

Rui Hachimura Avoids Serious Injury

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (calf) is not expected to miss much time after suffering an injury during Sunday's game. It was revealed that Hachimura suffered a Grade 1 calf strain during Sunday's contest. The Lakers are currently listing Hachimura as day-to-day, which is good news for fantasy managers. Hachimura won't play on Wednesday, […]

NBA Championship Franchises: Who Holds The Most Titles?

Winning the NBA championship is a quest all NBA teams try to accomplish every season. Some teams even go extreme distances to reach that goal.  The Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics remain tied for most championships won at 17 NBA titles. The Lakers, however, have more NBA Finals appearances (32) than the Celtics' […]

D'Angelo Russell Not Expected To Play Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell (tailbone) isn't expected to play on Wednesday versus the Miami Heat. He's battling a tailbone contusion, so he'll miss a second straight game if he can't get healthy. Head coach Darvin Ham recently sent Russell to the bench, meaning his fantasy ceiling has been significantly lower of late. However, […]

Fantasy Basketball Injury Updates for Week 11 - Jimmy Butler, Dillon Brooks, Zach Collins

Welcome back, RotoBallers! I hope everyone had a great holiday season and New Year! 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 late Monday night won't be covered. I'll just cover […]