James Johnson Will Play Against Cavs

Miami Heat forward James Johnson (illness) will be available for Wednesday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Johnson will be back in the rotation following a one-game absence. Derrick Jones will lose playing time with Johnson back on the court. Johnson isn't worth adding in most formats right now, but fantasy owners should keep him on […]

Dwyane Wade is Questionable for Wednesday

Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (illness) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He did not attend shootaround due to an illness, but that doesn't mean that Wade is going to sit out. Josh Richardson and Tyler Johnson would see heavy minutes without Wade in the rotation. Fantasy owners will need […]

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Adds for Week 12

On behalf of RotoBaller, we wish everyone a Happy New Year. Looking into Week 12, the NBA was hit by the John Wall (heel) season-ending injury news on Saturday, so owners should be picking up Tomas Satoransky almost everywhere before they continue reading. It's never too early to explore trades to boost your team's chances, […]

James Johnson is Expected to Play on Wednesday

Miami Heat forward James Johnson (illness) practiced on Tuesday and is expected to be ready for Wednesday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Johnson played just eight minutes on Friday and did not play on Sunday. Derrick Jones should head back to the bench if Johnson is healthy enough to play on Wednesday.

Dion Waiters Could Play on Wednesday

Miami Heat guard Dion Waiters (ankle) is traveling with the team for their upcoming game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Waiters is currently listed as questionable for that contest. Waiters has not played this season, but appears very close to returning. However, he's expected to see limited minutes off the bench, so he can be left […]

RotoBaller NBA Recap: Karl-Anthony Towns Does it All

Welcome to the RotoBaller NBA Recap. In this feature, we will highlight three fantasy basketball takeaways from last night's slate of NBA games. The Lakers implied their will and managed to avenge their defeat to the Kings earlier in the week with a 121-114 win yesterday. Brandon Ingram put together a solid performance for Los […]

Justise Winslow Sees Good Streak End

Miami Heat small forward Justise Winslow couldn't extend his streak with 20-plus points to four games on Sunday, finishing a 113-104 loss to Minnesota with only 10 points. He started off strongly but ended up completely cooling off, shooting 4-for-15 from the field. However, it was still a solid fantasy performance from him, as he […]

Dwyane Wade Leads Miami In Scoring Off The Bench

Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade had one of his best games of the season on Sunday against Minnesota, leading the team in scoring with 21 points. He played 28 minutes off the bench, shooting 8-for-15 from the field and 5-for-7 from the line. He also handed out five assists, while recording four rebounds and […]

James Johnson Ruled Out On Sunday

Miami Heat power forward James Johnson will miss Sunday’s contest against the Minnesota Timberwolves due to illness. Derrick Jones has been cleared to play, so he will battle Kelly Olynyk and Bam Adebayo for the available minutes at the four. Johnson had been finding a groove as of late, having scored in double figures in […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (12/30/18): NBA DFS Lineups

Six games total today, but DraftKings only has five on the main slate. With the Sacramento Kings and Los Angeles Lakers having the highest projected point total tonight, you do not want get totally blinded by that projection. With the Trail Blazers facing the 76ers and the Mavericks taking on the Thunder, there are more […]

RotoBaller NBA Recap: There Is No Justise In Winslow's Ownership

Welcome to the RotoBaller NBA Recap. In this feature, we highlight three fantasy basketball takeaways from last night's slate of NBA games. Friday wasn't the most exciting schedule that we have seen this season, although it did feature a handful of notable fantasy performances. The Orlando Magic surprised the Toronto Raptors by a score of […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (12/29/18): NBA DFS Lineups

Nine games total today, but the Brooklyn Nets - Milwaukee Bucks game isn't on the main slate or any slate for that matter, so we'll skip over what could be one of the better games tonight. It won't be the highest scoring game like the Pelicans-Rockets should be, but do be wary of the idea […]

State of the Meta: Punt FT% in Fantasy Basketball Leagues

As we approach the new year, enough season has passed to afford us the chance to evaluate our early season calls and take the temperature of the NBA. With around a third of the season over, now is a good time to reflect and re-calibrate some of our expectations. With this series, I'm going to […]

Centers Went From Rare To Everywhere

Late-December and early-January is right about the time when players mysteriously suffer from an un-curable disease called "rest." It's common and floods every teams locker room at some point. Luckily it only lasts one game, usually on the front or back end of back-to-back games. Teams are starting to totally scrap game plans because of […]

James Johnson Unable To Continue After First Quarter

Miami Heat power forward James Johnson (illness) made the start in Friday's 118-94 victory against the Cleveland Cavaliers but he was unable to play past the first quarter due to illness. He was scoreless with just one rebound and a personal foul over eight minutes. With Johnson checking out early it was Kelly Olynyk and […]

Bam Adebayo Perfect From The Floor In Home Victory

Miami Heat power forward/center Bam Adebayo registered 18 points across 30 minutes off the bench in Friday's 118-94 home rout of the Cleveland Cavaliers. He added nine rebounds with five assists and just one turnover while connecting on each of his eight field-goal attempts and both of his free-throw tries. It was Adebayo's first double-digit […]

Justise Winslow Notches Double-Double In Home Rout

Miami Heat small forward Justise Winslow went for a team-high 24 points while adding 11 rebounds across 34 minutes in Friday's 118-94 victory against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He also chipped in with seven assists and two steals while turning it over just twice with a plus-23 rating. He finished 11-for-21 from the field and 2-for-3 […]

James Johnson Exits Early Due To Illness

Miami Heat power forward James Johnson missed the second half of Friday’s contest against the Cleveland Cavaliers due to an illness. Derrick Jones took over at the power forward spot to open the second half and could potentially see a start at the four if Johnson is not ready to suit back up by Sunday […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (12/28/18): NBA DFS Lineups

The 11th Friday of the NBA season is here and upon us. Unlike last week, there are some interesting matchups with a few that are kind of surprising. Of the 10 games on the docket, about five of the contests have some sort of intrigue, starting with the Nets at the Hornets. These two teams played […]

Hassan Whiteside is Probable on Friday

Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside (hip) was able to participate in shootaround and is listed as probable for Friday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Whiteside played well on Wednesday and looked fine despite dealing with a left hip pointer issue. Fantasy owners shouldn't have anything to worry about on Friday.

Hassan Whiteside Is Likely To Play Friday Despite Hip Issue

Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside (hip) is listed as probable on the team's injury report for Friday's matchup against the Cavaliers. The 7-footer played 31 minutes on Wednesday but was limited in practice today as a result of a hip pointer. If he is unable to go or if the Heat decides to rest him, […]

Justise Winslow Scores 21 Points As Starting Point Guard

Miami Heat guard/forward Justise Winslow got his first start at the point guard spot on Wednesday and posted an excellent line, but it was not enough in the loss to the Toronto Raptors. Winslow scored 21 points while dishing out four assists and two rebounds with a steal and three makes from three in 33 […]

Hassan Whiteside Records A Double-Double In 31 Minutes

Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside recorded a double-double by halftime and finished the night with 16 points and 12 rebounds in 31 minutes in Wednesday's loss. Whiteside connected on 8-for-12 shooting while adding an assist with three blocks to his line. Whiteside was a 0-for-3 from the line and over his last 10 games that […]

Rodney McGruder Is Good To Go Wednesday

Miami Heat shooting guard/small forward Rodney McGruder (illness) is slated to play on Wednesday against the Raptors. The 6-foot-4 wing, who sat out Sunday's game, went through the team's shootaround and was feeling much better, according to coach Erik Spoelstra. He is expected to start the game and will likely see around 25 minutes of […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (12/26/18): NBA DFS Lineups

Initially, I wrote a FanDuel article when it was supposed to be DraftKings. Luckily, the picks I had planned didn't change, but the prices did. I apologize and the this article has been updated accordingly. Mostly, I apologize to Tom Vecchio, who puts out dynamite content on Wednesdays, and whose clicks I probably stole...my bad. […]

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Adds for Week 11

On behalf of RotoBaller, we wish everyone a Merry Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Looking into Week 11, It's never too early to explore trades to boost your team's chances, especially in head-to-head leagues. With that said, we're here to bless you all with everything you guys need to stay ahead of your opponents in […]

NBA Weekly Streamers for Week 11 (Dec 24 - Dec 30)

The holidays are upon us, and with plenty to do on and around Christmas, make sure you set your lineups for each day and think ahead if you plan to stream your way to victory in the last week of 2018. There's nothing sweeter during the holiday period than warm family, cold drinks, hot food, […]

Let's Get Monte Morris Ownership Levels Rightfully Above 50%

If only we had a cover picture of Monte Morris...Anyway, I'll be sure to spread the knowledge around to the rest of the league as well, but there have only been 20-odd players that have been more valuable than Monte Morris over the past two weeks. With all the injuries and the talent the Nuggets […]

Josh Richardson Scores 16 Points In Win Over Bucks

Miami Heat shooting guard Josh Richardson pumped in a team-high 16 points on 5-for-11 shooting from the field, 2-for-5 from beyond the arc, and 4-for-5 from the charity stripe in Saturday's victory over Bucks. He added five rebounds, three assists, and two steals as well as three turnovers. The 25-year-old, who has struggled shooting in […]

Hassan Whiteside Posts Double-Double In Win

Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside produced just his third double-double in December with 11 points and 13 rebounds along with one assist in Saturday's victory over the Bucks. The 7-footer was 5-for-17 from the field and 1-for-4 for the free throw line, meaning that he is now 3-for-11 from the charity stripe in the last […]