James Johnson Plays Well With Second Unit

Miami Heat forward James Johnson was moved to the bench Saturday night against the Detroit Pistons, but had his best performance in the past week. Johnson shot 7-for-12 from the field for 18 points to go along with seven assists, five rebounds, three three-pointers and two steals in 29 minutes. This is encouraging for owners […]

Josh Richardson Fills The Stat Sheet Saturday

Miami Heat guard/forward Josh Richardson contributed across the board Saturday night against the Detroit Pistons. Richardson posted 19 points, six assists, three three-pointers, three steals, a rebound and a block in 36 minutes. Richardson has been an absolute gem of a player to own in category leagues with his ability to contribute in multiple categories. […]

Goran Dragic Pours Out Season-High 33 Points

Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic was unstoppable Saturday night against the Detroit Pistons despite the loss. Dragic dropped 33 points on 13-for-23 shooting to go along with six assists, four three-pointers, two rebounds, two steals, one block and zero turnovers. Dragic arguably recorded his best performance of the season a day removed from a […]

NBA DFS Weekend Dumpster Dive for Week 16

On this edition of the Weekend NBA DFS Dumpster-Dive, we will focus on two under-the-radar games that offer a lot of fantasy upside, including scrubs and low cost players that should consider playability in your DFS lineups. For Friday, we have a tantalizing game in the Los Angeles Lakers vs. the Brooklyn Nets. And for […]

Hassan Whiteside Ruled Out Against Pistons

Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside (illness) has been ruled out of Saturday's game against the Detroit Pistons. Whiteside left Friday's game versus the Sixers in the fourth quarter. Bam Adebayo and Kelly Olynyk will see an increase in playing time and usage with Whiteside inactive. Adebayo will likely draw the start, but that does not […]

Wayne Ellington Drops 16 Off The Bench

Miami Heat shooting guard Wayne Ellington scored 16 points off the bench in Friday night's loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. However, Ellington took 16 shots to get there and was 4-for-12 from three-point range in 31 minutes. Ellington, after scoring in double-digits in seven straight games, has found himself in a mini-slump over the past […]

Kelly Olynyk Comes Up Big In Fourth Quarter

Miami Heat forward/center Kelly Olynyk helped lead a fourth quarter comeback against the Philadelphia 76ers Friday night, but came up short. Olynyk scored 12 of his team-high 19 points in the fourth quarter while also contributing six rebounds and two three-pointers in 25 minutes. Center Hassan Whiteside left the game early with an illness while […]

Bam Adebayo Posts Double-Double Off The Bench

Miami Heat forward/center Bam Adebayo played admirably in Friday night's loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Adebayo was a part of the unit that led the Miami comeback after being down by 30 points at one point, but ultimately came up short. Adebayo finished with 15 points on 5-for-9 shooting, 13 rebounds, six assists and no […]

Goran Dragic Shoots Poorly Friday Night

Miami Heat all-star point guard Goran Dragic was anything but an All-Star in Friday night's loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Dragic, along with most of the starters, was benched for most of the second half after posting a plus/minus rating of negative-22. Dragic finished with 10 points on 4-for-12 shooting and only two rebounds, one assist […]

Hassan Whiteside Leaves Game With Illness

Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside only played 18 minutes in Friday night's loss to the Philadelphia 76ers before leaving the game with an illness. Whiteside finished with a pedestrian four points and nine rebounds, but was able to contribute three blocks as well. Backup center Bam Adebayo posted a double-double with the extra minutes Whiteside left […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (2/3/18): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Unlike most of the country, we at RotoBaller NBA are not ready to concede our weekend to the NFL. There are still 15 NBA games left before the Super Bowl, including nine games today. Unfortunately, I prefer honestly and this slate tonight is an ugly one to say the least. The high scoring games will […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (2/2/18): NBA DFS Lineups

There was somewhat of a small slate last night, but we're back to a larger Friday slate, which is the case most weeks. There are a few teams that should be attacked tonight, such as the New Orleans Pelicans, who are still trying to figure their new rotation out. In this article, I will be […]

Goran Dragic Leads Team In Scoring

Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic returned to form in Wednesday night's loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Dragic scored a team-high 18 points on 7-for-17 shooting with six assists, three rebounds and a steal in 34 minutes. Dragic was in a mini slump entering Wednesday, but the best remedy for a point guard struggling is […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (1/31/18): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

The Wednesday slate is lighter than normal thanks to a busy Tuesday slate. That hasn't effected the value plays thanks to several players worth highlighting who are returning from injuries and underpriced as a result. What is lacking on this slate is a lot of high priced studs, so picking the most likely players to […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/31/18): NBA DFS Lineups

We have a eight game NBA slate, which is a good size for a Wednesday and there are some interesting options across the board. There are a number of injuries going around, so this should open up some value plays once we get the starting lineups. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy basketball […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (1/29/18): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

I wouldn't dare open with "happy Monday!", but let us celebrate this nice little six game slate on the 29th of January. It's something to look forward to, and I'll help you prepare. The Monday night slate is the only thing that gets me through the cubicle life, and it's extra pleasant when the slate […]

Fantasy Basketball's Stock(s) Market - 2nd Half Outlooks

In fantasy basketball, there are nine common categories that managers try to create the most value out of. Three of these categories are very important because of their more limited value, and, thus, their higher potential to swing victories. These categories are three pointers made, steals, and blocks. For our analysis today, we will collectively […]

Josh Richardson Posts Full Line Saturday

Miami Heat guard/forward Josh Richardson bounced back from a poor offensive outing to post a team-high 19 points in Saturday's win against the Charlotte Hornets. Richardson also put up five assists, two three-pointers, two rebounds, a steal and a block in 34 minutes. His defense was superb, limiting opposing guard/forward Nicolas Batum to 23.1 percent […]

James Johnson Double-Doubles Saturday

Miami Heat forward James Johnson posted his fourth double-double of the season in Saturday night's win over the Charlotte Hornets. Johnson posted 10 points on 5-for-13 shooting with 10 rebounds, three assists and a steal in 32 minutes. Johnson also posted five turnovers and failed to knock down a three-pointer for the third straight game. […]

Wayne Ellington Puts Game Away With Late Three

Up one with 4.6 seconds left, Miami Heat shooting guard Wayne Ellington sunk a clutch three-pointer to lead them to a win over the Charlotte Hornets Saturday night. Ellington finished with 17 points and four threes in 35 minutes off the bench. The Man with the Golden Arm has been on fire in the month […]

Goran Dragic Plays Poorly In Win

Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic had a night to forget against the Charlotte Hornets Saturday night. Dragic, in his second game since returning from a knee injury, only shot 2-for-8 from the field and 1-for-4 from the free throw line to finish with a measly five points, four assists, one rebound and two turnovers […]

Tyler Johnson is Expected to Play Saturday

Miami Heat guard Tyler Johnson (ankle) is expected to rejoin the lineup against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday. Head coach Erik Spoelstra said "it's going in the right direction for [Johnson] to play" Saturday versus Charlotte. Johnson has missed five straight games but was listed as probable for Thursday's contest. Derrick Jones and Justise Winslow […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (1/27/18): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

One thing to notice about today's slate is the amount of games that are lined up to be high-scoring affairs. The Celtics, Thunder, and Mavericks are all slower-paced teams that are facing potent offenses that are capable of piling on points quickly. The Pistons will still be in for a challenge and the Mavericks will […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/27/18): NBA DFS Lineups

We have a six game NBA slate, which is a good size for a Saturday and there are some interesting options across the board. There are a number of injuries going around, so this should open up some value plays once we get the starting lineups. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy basketball […]

Wayne Ellington Splashes Six Three-Pointers

Miami Heat shooting guard Wayne Ellington provided a spark with his hot shooting Thursday night against the Sacramento Kings. Ellington was moved back to his usual bench role with point guard Goran Dragic (knee) returning from injury, but that didn't stop the Man with the Golden Arm from leading the bench in scoring. Ellington poured […]

Goran Dragic Scores 23 Points In Return

Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic (knee) picked up where he left off in Thursday night's loss to the Sacramento Kings. Dragic posted a team-high 23 points on 8-for-15 shooting with three three-pointers, three rebounds, one assist and one steal. Dragic returned from a two-game absence due to a sore knee and did not seem […]

Hassan Whiteside Fouls Out In 27 Minutes

Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside fouled out with under a minute remaining in Thursday night's last-second loss to the Sacramento Kings. Whiteside picked up his sixth foul on a moving screen in the final seconds, ultimately costing Miami the game. Overall, he finished with only eight points on 3-for-10 shooting and 13 rebounds. He is […]

Tyler Johnson Ruled Out Thursday

Miami Heat guard Tyler Johnson (ankle) will not play against the Sacramento Kings on Thursday. He was upgraded to probable on Wednesday, but the Heat have decided to be cautious with Johnson. Head coach Erik Spoelstra said he's making good progress and they hope to give him a couple of more days. Wayne Ellington and […]

Goran Dragic Expected to Play Thursday

Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic (knee) is probable for Thursday's contest against the Sacramento Kings. Dragic will "try to play" but has missed the last two games with a knee issue. He'll warm up with the intent to play, but it sounds like a game-time decision. He's expected to return barring any setbacks, and his […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (1/25/18): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Only four games on the slate tonight, so this will be a quick and easy run through of picks. There isn't ALL that much value out there, so instead of scraping at the bottom of the barrel, I'm giving you the picks that should simply exceed value. With a logjam of options at just about […]