NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (1/9/25)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We had a solid eight-game slate ahead of us, but it has dropped to seven. The fires in LA have put the game against the Hornets in jeopardy, and it looks like DraftKings and Fanduel have removed that game from the slate just in case. So that makes it a little bit […]

Tyler Herro Questionable On Tuesday

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's contest against the Golden State Warriors. Herro may sit out due to a left knee contusion. He was on the floor for a significant amount of time on Monday, playing 49 minutes in an overtime loss to Sacramento. If the 24-year-old cannot go, it will be […]

Josh Richardson Doubtful Versus Warriors

Miami Heat guard Josh Richardson (heel) is doubtful for Tuesday's matchup against the Golden State Warriors. Richardson will likely sit out due to inflammation in his right heel. Jaime Jaquez, Terry Rozier, and Duncan Robinson will continue to see a significant amount of extra minutes since Tyler Herro (knee) is questionable and could be out of the […]

Josh Richardson Downgraded To Out

Miami Heat guard Josh Richardson (heel) was doubtful for Monday night's matchup in Sacramento, and he was downgraded to out over an hour before tipoff. Richardson has been sidelined with this heel issue since November 18, but this was the first time he had been listed as anything other than out. The upgrade in status […]

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11 (2024-2025): January 6 - January 12

We enter January with a snowstorm in the Northeast and a loaded slate of games, with the majority of NBA teams playing four games (the Suns play five!) this week, and we have at least seven games every night this week! Most leagues have a moves cap weekly, and some have season-long caps, too. Always […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (1/5/25)

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 […]

Miami Wants To Move Jimmy Butler "As Soon As Possible"

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Miami Heat would like to trade forward Jimmy Butler "as soon as possible." The multi-time All-Star is away from the team while serving a seven-game suspension. However, even if he's not moved before his suspension is over, it's likely he has already played his final game in Miami. Butler […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (1/4/25)

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 […]

Jimmy Butler Gets Suspended Seven Games

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler has been suspended seven games by the organization on Friday. The Heat have suspended Butler for multiple instances of conduct detrimental to the team. Butler has not been shy about airing out his disappointment with the team and his desire to play elsewhere. This is not the first time that […]

Jimmy Butler Wants Out Of Miami

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler has requested a trade and took to a post-game press conference to tell media members that he wants to get his joy back while playing basketball. ESPN's Shams Charania was the first one to report that Butler wanted out, but he cemented the report after his comments saying he probably […]

Josh Richardson Listed As Out For Thursday's Game

Miami Heat guard Josh Richardson (heel) was listed as out for the Heat's Thursday night home matchup against the Pacers. Richardson has been limited to just eight games this year, and this will be his 19th straight game on the sideline. He hasn't played since November 18, and while he has been out, Alec Burks […]

The Fastest Path to the Top 50: Fantasy Basketball Statistical Analysis

The NBA season is not even halfway over, but the lull in the schedule created by the NBA Cup gave me time to start thinking about what types of data I could research in this coming offseason to become a more informed analyst and a better overall fantasy basketball manager. And then I started thinking, […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (1/2/25)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Another year of DFS is in the books and another one begins! Let's make the best of this year and start with a takedown, why don't we? We have a solid six-game slate this Thursday evening, so let's start the year and win some cash! We have a few injuries to monitor […]

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

Happy New Year! The NBA tips off 2025 with a solid six-game DFS fantasy basketball slate on DraftKings. The Hawks-Nuggets and 76ers-Kings matchups are on a separate slate, so all six games get underway within an hour of the contests locking at 7:00 p.m. ET. The Raptors are the only team playing for the second […]

Duncan Robinson In Danger Of Missing A Second Straight Game

Miami Heat guard/forward Duncan Robinson (foot) is questionable for Wednesday's clash against New Orleans. He might be absent for a second straight game due to a right foot strain. With Terry Rozier suspended for Wednesday's contest, Alec Burks could be the next man in line to shine off the Heat bench. Burks hasn't had much […]

Terry Rozier Suspended One Game

Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier has been suspended one game for his involvement in a physical altercation during Sunday's win over the Rockets. The 30-year-old hasn't had the best season, averaging 12.0 points and shooting 32.2% from behind the arc. While he isn't a steady fantasy contributor, his absence for Wednesday's matchup with the New […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (12/29/24)

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 […]

Jimmy Butler To Miss Two More Games

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (conditioning) will not play in this weekend's back-to-back set against Atlanta and Houston. It was reported on Thursday that Butler will rejoin the lineup for Saturday's game, but the Heat have now announced that the veteran star will not return to the team until next week. Butler, who has been […]

Pelle Larsson Ready To Take On Magic

Miami Heat shooting guard Pelle Larsson (ankle) will be in the lineup for Thursday's matchup against Orlando. He was listed on the initial injury report as questionable for the game, but Larsson has been upgraded to available. The 23-year-old rookie has averaged 5.7 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in 16.8 minutes. However, he might […]

Terry Rozier Active Versus Magic

Miami Heat point guard Terry Rozier (knee) will be back from a one-game absence on Thursday versus Orlando. Inflammation in his left knee kept Rozier sidelined for Monday's clash with Brooklyn, but he makes a quick return to action after being initially considered questionable for Thursday's game. Rozier's last appearance came in a matchup against […]

Jimmy Butler Remains Out On Thursday

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (conditioning) has been ruled out for Thursday's matchup against Orlando. It was already unlikely that Butler would suit up for the contest after Miami listed him as doubtful on the initial injury report. Now, it's official that he will be unavailable for a third straight game. However, Ira Winderman of […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Thursday, 12/26/24): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Hopefully, everyone had a good Christmas and holiday season. After an exciting set of Christmas NBA games, we get a nine-game slate for the day after. I recommend some higher-priced players for cash games and GPPs in today's edition while highlighting some of my favorite value plays and game stacks. We have […]

Jimmy Butler Doubtful For Thursday

According to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (personal) is doubtful for Thursday's matchup with the Orlando Magic. On Wednesday, Butler was tagged with a re-conditioning injury designation on the Heat's injury report. His name has also been mentioned in trade rumors recently, and it's unclear if he will make […]

Terry Rozier Questionable For Thursday's Matchup With Magic

According to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel, Miami Heat point guard Terry Rozier (knee) is questionable for Thursday's contest with the Orlando Magic. Rozier is in danger of missing the second game in a row due to left knee inflammation. Jimmy Butler (personal) is doubtful. Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo will be expected to carry the offense, […]

Dru Smith Out For Season With An Achilles Injury

Miami Heat guard Dru Smith (Achilles) has been ruled out for the rest of the season. He tore his left Achilles in Monday's game against Brooklyn. This is a very unfortunate blow for Smith, who had just carved out a significant role on the team for himself, averaging 29.3 minutes over a six-game stretch before […]

Terry Rozier Ruled Out For Monday

Miami Heat point guard Terry Rozier (knee) will not play against Brooklyn on Monday. He was initially expected to feature in the contest, as the team gave Rozier a probable designation on the injury report, but knee inflammation will keep Rozier sidelined. Miami also won't have Jimmy Butler (illness), so Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo […]

Jimmy Butler Unavailable Against Nets

According to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (illness) will miss Monday's game against the Brooklyn Nets due to a stomach illness. This illness also took him out of the Heat's last game on Saturday. With the 35-year-old sidelined, the starting five should stay the same as Saturday. Dru Smith and Duncan Robinson could […]

Kevin Love Available Against Nets

Miami Heat forward Kevin Love (personal) has been listed for personal reasons on the injury report but is considered available for Monday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. He was unable to play in their last game against the Orlando Magic, so he'll likely slot back into his reserve role where he averages 11.3 minutes per […]

Nikola Jovic Available Monday Against Nets

Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (ankle) appeared on the injury report Monday but is considered available for the matchup with the Brooklyn Nets. He's still dealing with a left ankle sprain but is good to go after playing on Saturday. He finished with four points, one rebound, and one steal while shooting 0-for-3 from the […]

Jimmy Butler Tagged As Questionable Against Nets

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (illness) has been listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Brooklyn Nets due to an illness. This illness took him out of their last game on Saturday, so it could cause a two-game absence if he doesn't feel well enough leading up to tip-off. If Butler is unable to […]