Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 14 (2024-25): January 27 - February 2

We flip the calendar to February this week and edge closer to both the All-Star break and the NBA trade deadline. Some of the moves you can make in the next few weeks could greatly impact your team's ability to compete for a fantasy championship in March or April! Most leagues have a weekly moves […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Friday, 1/24/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

It's one of the smaller Friday night slates in recent memory, as we have just three games to dissect on tonight's FanDuel NBA DFS slate. Two of these games have some blowout potential with double-digit spreads. Of course, we have some injury news to monitor, too, as LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges, and Caris LeVert all carry questionable […]

Tyler Herro Back Versus The Bucks

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (groin) will play on Thursday versus Milwaukee. The 25-year-old is averaging 24.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 40.7% shooting from behind the arc, all the highest marks of his career. Even better, he has appeared in 41 games, missing his first game of the 2024-25 campaign on Tuesday against […]

Tyler Herro Expected To Return Thursday

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (groin) has been listed as probable for Thursday's matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. The team expects to get its top scorer back in the lineup after Herro missed his first game of the season on Tuesday against the Portland Trail Blazers. Terry Rozier had a quiet nine-point, three-assist outing as […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (1/23/25)

Happy Thursday RotoBallers! We have a solid eight-game slate ahead of us with a few teams on back-to-backs to keep an eye on. Those teams are the Atlanta Hawks, Dallas Mavericks, Oklahoma City Thunder, Sacramento Kings, Golden State Warriors, Boston Celtics, and the L.A. Clippers. So keep a good eye on those injury reports as […]

Jimmy Butler Faces New Suspension

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler will sit out the rest of the week. Sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Wednesday that Miami plans to suspend Butler for two more games for missing the team's flight to Milwaukee. Miami faces the Bucks on Thursday and visits the Nets on Saturday. Butler only recently returned from a […]

Tyler Herro Misses Tuesday's Game

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (groin) will sit out Tuesday's matchup against Portland. He will miss his first game of the season after being a late addition to the injury report due to tightness in his right groin. Terry Rozier and Alec Burks look set for larger roles in the rotation with Herro out, while […]

Kevin Love Available Versus Portland

Miami Heat center Kevin Love (personal) is available for Tuesday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Love has only played one of the past four Heat contests due to personal reasons. The 36-year-old big man has only played 17 games this season, averaging 6.1 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.1 assists across 11.6 minutes per game. He won't […]

Tyler Herro Questionable For Tuesday's Matchup With Portland

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (groin) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Herro was added to the injury report due to right groin soreness. The 25-year-old is having a productive season, averaging 24.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 5.0 assists in 35.3 minutes across 41 games. If he's unable to suit up, Terry […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Tuesday 1/21/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

What’s up, RotoBallers! After an action-packed MLK Day slate yesterday, we’re dialing it back a bit today with a smaller 5-game slate tonight. As usual, key injury news will create plenty of opportunities to find an edge in your DFS lineups. I’m here to help you navigate this slate and strike the perfect balance between […]

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Tuesday, 1/21/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Welcome back, Rotoballers! Tonight, we have a five-game main slate. These articles focus on the best plays, typically more suited for cash games. However, some exceptions may apply, depending on the size of the slate. The key to succeeding in NBA DFS is making adjustments during the day as injury information becomes available. But it's […]

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 13 (2024-25): January 20 - January 26

Week 13 starts with eight games on Monday as the NBA celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day. But the back half of the week gets a bit wonky as there are only three games on Friday night, then 14 games on Saturday, and only one game next Sunday. Most leagues have a weekly moves cap, […]

Jimmy Butler Returning Friday Against Denver

According to NBA reporter Chris Haynes, Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler will return on Friday against the Denver Nuggets after serving a seven-game suspension. Butler is expected to be in the starting lineup after serving a suspension that Miami imposed. The 35-year-old has made it clear that he wants to be traded, making it a […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Friday, 1/17/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

If you love grinding DFS slates day in and day out throughout these cold winter days, then you've come to the right place. FanDuel has a solid nine-game slate on tap, and thanks to the Utah Jazz (who are sitting half their team tonight), we have plenty of value to make it a high-scoring stars-and-scrubs […]

Bam Adebayo Available On Wednesday

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (back) is available ahead of Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Adebayo took a hard fall during Saturday's contest and as a result he sat out of Monday's game. Luckily, Adebayo is back in the mix after missing only one game due to a lower back contusion. His return […]

Kel'el Ware Expected To Feature Against Lakers

Miami Heat center Kel'el Ware (foot) is probable for Wednesday's matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. Ware is listed on Miami's injury report due to a foot issue but is likely to play Wednesday. With Bam Adebayo missing Monday night's game due to back soreness, Ware stepped up against the Clippers as he scored 19 […]

Watch Out, The Magic Are Finally Getting Healthy

The Orlando Magic are 23-18 at the halfway point of the 2024-25 season. They are 14-7 at home and 9-11 away from the Kia Center. Unbelievably, they sit as the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference despite their "Big Three" of Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, and Jalen Suggs only playing five games together. Some might […]

Bam Adebayo Could Miss Another Game On Wednesday

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (back) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Lakers. The 27-year-old missed his first game of the season on Monday versus the Clippers. As a result, Kevin Love got the start. However, it was Kel'el Ware (probable) who took advantage, with the rookie finishing the night with 19 points, 13 […]

Bam Adebayo Ruled Out On Monday Night

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (back) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Clippers. The big man was listed as available to begin the day. However, after he was downgraded to questionable, he'll now miss his first game of the 2024-25 campaign. Jimmy Butler (suspension) remains out, so the team could rely more […]

Josh Richardson To Miss At Least Two More Games

Miami Heat guard Josh Richardson (heel) will be out for at least two more games. He won't play in Monday's matchup against the Clippers and has also been ruled out for Wednesday's clash with the Lakers. Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports that Richardson has returned to Miami to get an MRI on his […]

Bam Adebayo Downgraded To Questionable On Monday

According to Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald, Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (back) is questionable for Monday's matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers due to a lower back contusion. Chiang also reported that Adebayo plans on participating in warm ups with the intent to play. However, with the big man being added late to the injury […]

Josh Richardson Considered Doubtful On Monday

Miami Heat guard/forward Josh Richardson (heel) draws a doubtful status for Monday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. He hasn't played since November 18 and has only appeared in eight games so far this season. The doubtful status seems to show that he's starting to trend in the right direction, but it's unclear how much […]

Bam Adebayo Available Monday Against Clippers

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (back) appeared on Monday's injury report with a lower back contusion but is considered available for their game against the Los Angeles Clippers. The star center hasn't missed a game yet this season, so it seems to be more of a formality to list the nagging injury. Through 37 games […]

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12 (2024-25): January 13 - January 19

We are closing in on the midway point of the basketball season, as most NBA teams will cross the 41-game threshold this week. As injuries pile up, the waiver wire gets thinner every week, but working the wire to maximize games played is still something you should do whenever possible! Most leagues have a weekly […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Monday 1/13/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Welcome back Rotoballers, Happy Monday! Tonight’s six-game slate brings a variety of matchups, from blowout potential in Minnesota at Washington to a pace-up shootout between Memphis and Houston. With injury news impacting key rotations, there’s a mix of elite plays, mid-range values, and low-cost sleepers to balance your lineups. Whether you're playing cash games or GPPs, […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (1/12/25)

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 […]

Josh Richardson Remains Out Saturday

Miami Heat guard Josh Richardson (heel) will remain absent from the lineup against Portland on Saturday. He last saw action on Nov. 18 and is nursing a heel injury. The team has downgraded Richardson from questionable to out ahead of tip-off for Saturday's game. The Heat have plenty of options at the guard positions, so […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (1/11/25)

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 […]

Josh Richardson Upgraded To Questionable For Thursday

Miami Heat guard Josh Richardson (heel) hasn't played since November 18 and was originally listed as doubtful for Thursday's game in Utah, but the veteran was upgraded to questionable and has a chance to return to action for the first time in 23 games. He has only played eight games all season, averaging 18.4 minutes […]

Kevin Love Will Not Play Thursday

Miami Heat center Kevin Love (personal) will not play on Thursday against the Utah Jazz. He has been downgraded from doubtful to out due to personal reasons. The specific nature of the personal issue has not been disclosed. This season, Love has averaged 5.9 points per game, along with 4.5 rebounds and 1.2 assists. It […]