Desmond Bane To Miss At Least Six Weeks

Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (ankle) has been diagnosed with a grade 3 ankle sprain and the team announced that he will be re-evaluated in six weeks. This comes as a huge blow to the already depleted Grizzlies that will deal without Ja Morant (shoulder) for the rest of the season. Marcus Smart (finger) is […]

Desmond Bane Won't Play Versus The Knicks

Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (ankle) won't play on Saturday versus the New York Knicks. The 25-year-old logged 23 minutes on Friday versus the Clippers. However, his night ended because of a sprained ankle after stepping on Kawhi Leonard's foot near the end of the third quarter. It's a tough situation for Memphis, considering Ja […]

Jaren Jackson Jr. Unlikely To Play Saturday

Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (knee) isn't expected to play on Saturday against the visiting Knicks. Ja Morant (shoulder) is done for the year, and Marcus Smart (finger) will miss at least six weeks. To make matters worse, Desmond Bane (ankle) won't suit up after tweaking his ankle on Friday night versus the Clippers, […]

NBA DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks - Today's Top Lineups (1/13/24)

Welcome to another Saturday of the NBA, RotoBallers. We have a solid seven-game slate on tap tonight, starting with the Rockets-Celtics matchup and finishing off with a pair of games in the Pelicans-Mavericks and Bulls-Spurs. The Wizards-Hawks game rates out the best in my model due to the high total, fast projected pace, and overall […]

Desmond Bane Injures Ankle On Friday Night

Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (ankle) exited Friday's loss to the Clippers. The 25-year-old, who finished with 15 points, sprained his left ankle after stepping on Kawhi Leonard's foot near the end of the third quarter, ending his night after 23 minutes of work. Head coach Taylor Jenkins couldn't provide an update on Bane's health. […]

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 […]

NBA DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks - Today's Top Lineups (1/12/24)

There will be no shortage of action Friday with 10 games set to be played in the NBA. There are some highlight matchups among them, including when the Nuggets host the Pelicans. The Kings, Clippers, and Timberwolves will also be in action. A packed slate means that we have several injuries to keep in mind […]

2023-24 Fantasy Basketball Buy or Sell: Friday, January 12

G'day RotoBallers! For many of us, the playoffs loom large, meaning production is going to be key moving forward. Scouring the waiver wire is getting harder with each passing week. Narrowing your focus is a viable strategy, especially if you are clinging to life in your league. Trading players is a great way to go […]

Sleeper.com NBA DFS Prop Picks - Over/Under Props for Friday, January 12

Welcome to our Sleeper NBA DFS prop picks for Friday, January 12. Thursday night was a great reminder that betting on NBA basketball is by far one of the most unpredictable sports to gamble on. Not only were there multiple blowouts throughout the league, but the Celtics were getting beat so bad they didn’t even […]

Jaren Jackson Jr. Available For Friday's Game

Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (knee) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Friday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Jackson will make his return after missing Tuesday's game due to a right knee contusion. The expectation is that Ziaire Williams and Xavier Tillman Sr. will see reduced roles in the rotation. […]

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 […]

NBA DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks - Today's Top Lineups (1/10/24)

We have a smaller main slate than usual on DK and FD for a Wednesday, but there are still a solid eight games on the slate. There are also several big-name injuries opening up additional opportunities for players with salaries that don't reflect their expected elevated roles. That offers up some great value options, creating […]

Marcus Smart Injures Finger Against The Mavs

Memphis Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart (finger) exited Tuesday's win over the Dallas Mavericks. He didn't return. Ja Morant (shoulder) is done for the remainder of the 2023-24 campaign, and Jaren Jackson Jr. (knee) wasn't available, so Smart was expected to be a top producer for the Grizzlies on Tuesday night. He met expectations, amassing 23 […]

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 […]

NBA DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks - Today's Top Lineups (1/9/24)

Happy New Year, RotoBallers! Tonight we've got a six-game slate with plenty of decisions to be made. 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 […]

Santi Aldama Not Expected To Play On Tuesday

Memphis Grizzlies forward Santi Aldama (knee) isn't expected to play in Tuesday's game versus the Dallas Mavericks. The 22-year-old has averaged a career-high 10.4 points and 5.5 rebounds this season. However, he's battled various ailments, including an ankle injury that kept him out to begin the 2023-24 campaign. Under normal circumstances, Aldama's potential absence wouldn't […]

Derrick Rose Remains Out On Tuesday Night

Memphis Grizzlies guard Derrick Rose (hamstring) remains out on Tuesday versus the Dallas Mavericks. He has missed Memphis' previous three games because of a left hamstring strain, and he'll likely miss more time moving ahead. The oft-injured 35-year-old has averaged 8.4 points and 3.4 assists in 17 games this season, so he's not rostered in […]

Ja Morant To Undergo Season-Ending Surgery

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (shoulder) will undergo season-ending surgery. The 24-year-old suffered a subluxation of his right shoulder on Saturday. After experiencing soreness, he underwent an MRI. Unfortunately, the results weren't good, with the MRI revealing a labral tear in Morant's shoulder. It's a tough blow for […]

Jaren Jackson Jr. Questionable For Tuesday

Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (knee) is currently listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. The stud forward appeared to be fine during his 32 minutes of playing time on Sunday. Fellow forward Santi Aldama (knee) is doubtful, which means David Roddy could be asked to enter the rotation and play […]

Ja Morant To Remain Out On Tuesday

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (shoulder) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. Morant sat out of Sunday's game as well due to right shoulder soreness. His absence allowed Luke Kennard to move into the starting five. However, Vince Williams Jr. was the better fantasy option between the two. Williams scored […]

NBA DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks - Today's Top Lineups (1/7/24)

It's a Sunday in the NBA and we have a solid six-game slate to break down. I hope you all had a fantastic start to 2024, and let's head forward with a massive win and get our bankrolls prepared for the long haul. There are no teams on this slate on a back-to-back tonight. Let's […]

Ja Morant Questionable For Sunday

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Phoenix Suns. Morant is dealing with right shoulder soreness, but has only missed one game since he returned from his suspension. Vince Williams Jr. (foot) started in that one game Morant missed, but he's also questionable for Sunday. That means, […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/3/24): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

The first Wednesday of the new calendar year brings us a massive mid-week slate that gives us no shortage of options when building lineups for either tournaments or cash games. And with this many games, the good news is that there are plenty of smaller slates throughout the night on both DraftKings and FanDuel for […]

Derrick Rose Won't Return On Tuesday

Memphis Grizzlies guard Derrick Rose (thigh) won't return to Tuesday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. The veteran guard was able to play nine minutes during the first half before exiting due to left thigh soreness. His absence will result in John Konchar and David Roddy getting more run in the rotation. Also, Marcus Smart […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/2/24): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

Happy New Year, RotoBallers! Tonight we've got a six-game slate with plenty of decisions to be made. 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 […]

DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (12/31/23): NBA DFS Lineups

It's a Sunday in the NBA, we have a solid five-game slate to break down. I hope you all had a fantastic 2023, and let's head into 2024 with a massive win and get our bankrolls prepared for the next 366 (happy leap year!) days. We have just one team on a back-to-back tonight: the […]

Free NBA Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (12/29/23)

Happy Friday, RotoBallers! We start off the New Year's weekend with a 10-game Friday night slate in the NBA. As we head towards the new year, the strategy for me is to stay the same. I generally like to pick two to three games in a given slate and give a single pick on each […]

Vince Williams Jr. Starting On Thursday

Memphis Grizzlies guard Vince Williams Jr. will move into the starting five ahead of Thursday's game against the Denver Nuggets. Williams will shift into the starting five with Ja Morant (illness) ruled out for this game. That means, Williams will start for the seventh time in the last eight games. The 2022 second-round pick has […]

Santi Aldama Downgraded To Out

Memphis Grizzlies forward Santi Aldama (illness) has been downgraded to out ahead of Thursday's game against the Denver Nuggets. The Grizzlies are going to be shorthanded with Ja Morant (illness) also sidelined for this game. However, the absence of Aldama won't mean as much as the loss of Morant. Regardless, the Grizzlies will need to […]

Ja Morant Unavailable On Thursday

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (illness) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday's game against the Denver Nuggets. Morant was questionable coming into this game, but will ultimately sit out due to an illness. The expectation is that Marcus Smart will move over to the point guard spot, while Desmond Bane shifts to shooting guard. […]