Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9 (2024-2025): December 23 - December 29

The holiday season is in full swing and the NBA returns to a pretty normal schedule except for a full day off for all teams on Tuesday (Christmas Eve). We get five televised games on Christmas Day and then a solid number of games for the remainder of the week. We kick off the week […]

Jimmy Butler Unavailable Against Magic

Due to an illness, Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (illness) will not suit up against the Orlando Magic on Saturday. Butler played on Friday against OKC but only seven minutes due to a stomach bug. Saturday's contest will be the sixth game he's missed this season. Tyler Herro, who had 28 points on Friday, should be a […]

Jimmy Butler Unlikely To Play On Saturday

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (illness) is doubtful for Saturday's encounter with the Orlando Magic. The veteran lasted only seven minutes in Friday's loss to OKC, exiting the contest with the stomach bug. He has already missed five games during the 2024-25 campaign. However, if Butler is sidelined again on Saturday, Tyler Herro, who had […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (12/20/24)

Happy Friday RotoBallers! The NBA DFS slate for December 20, 2024, features a compact three-game schedule, making lineup construction all about leveraging elite matchups and identifying value plays. With fewer games, ownership will condense around key players, so we'll focus on identifying core plays, GPP pivots, and value picks to give you an edge. Striking […]

Heat Reportedly Not Interested In Bradley Beal

According to Evan Sidery of Forbes, the Heat aren't interested in acquiring Phoenix Suns guard/forward Bradley Beal (knee). Talks surrounding a trade involving Jimmy Butler have picked up momentum over the last week, with the veteran expressing his desire to suit up in Phoenix or Golden State. However, with the Suns strapped for cash, a […]

Nikola Jovic Ruled Out Against Pistons

Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (ankle) has been ruled out of another game after returning from his previous eight-game absence. He was able to see the court for 24 minutes against the Raptors last week, but has suffered a left ankle sprain and will not play Monday against the Pistons. Jaime Jaquez Jr. will likely […]

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 8 (2024-2025): December 16 - December 22

We took last week off as the in-season tournament has broken up the schedule in a big way. Most leagues extended Week 7 through last week and are starting Week 8 today. We have another break in the schedule on Tuesday as the championship is being played. However, that game's statistics will not count for […]

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Monday, 12/16/24): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

This has been a lousy week for DFS NBA, hasn't it? The NBA Cup playoff games have been exciting, but I'm over the two- or three-game slates and am eager to get back to some real play. Tonight we get a six-game dance card before the NBA Cup final tomorrow, and then it's back to […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Monday 12/16/24): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Happy Monday, RotoBallers! Tonight’s NBA DFS slate features six games, which is great to see after a week full of 3, 2, and even 1 game slates. We've got stars like Nikola Jokic, Bam Adebayo, and LaMelo Ball headlining the action, so there is no shortage of talent to build around tonight. Injury news will […]

Thomas Bryant Traded To Indiana

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Heat have agreed to trade center Thomas Bryant to the Pacers. In exchange, Indiana will swap a future second-round pick with Miami. The 27-year-old has averaged only 4.1 points and 3.2 rebounds this season. But with James Wiseman (Achilles) and Isaiah Jackson (Achilles) both sidelined, the team needed another […]

Jimmy Butler Will Play Thursday

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (knee) is available ahead of Thursday's game against the Toronto Raptors. As expected, Butler will play after being listed as probable heading into this game. Butler has been dealing with a right knee issue, but will play in fourth straight game on Thursday. Fantasy managers shouldn't be too concerned about […]

Josh Richardson To Sit Out At Least One Week

Miami Heat guard Josh Richardson (heel) will be unavailable for at least one week. Per Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Richardson has had an injection in his right heel. The 31-year-old hasn't seen the court since Nov. 18, although he has recently been in the lineup. The 2024-25 campaign could not have gone […]

Jimmy Butler Probable For Thursday's Matchup

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (knee) is expected to remain in the lineup against Toronto on Thursday. The team has listed him as probable for the game. Butler is battling knee soreness but has played in three straight contests. It's been an extremely efficient month for Butler, as he's shot 64.4 percent from the field […]

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

Welcome to your go-to guide for NBA DFS on DraftKings and FanDuel! Whether building for cash games or shooting for upside in GPPs, this article highlights key plays that can anchor your lineups while delivering value and differentiation. We have a three-game slate to work with tonight, featuring a fast-paced Kings-Pelicans matchup as the marquee […]

The Best of Both Worlds: NBA DFS Cash and GPP Targets for 12/12 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hello, RotoBallers! This article is here to provide you with a daily grasp on a few targets we can use for GPPs and cash. These will be tiered so that you can gather the ideas with ease. Here is your legend so […]

2024-25 Fantasy Basketball December Risers and Fallers

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to the second edition of my monthly fantasy basketball risers and fallers series for the 2024-2025 season! We're now preparing for the start of the trade season, with players such as Jimmy Butler on the trade block. If things haven't gone your way yet in your fantasy leagues, don't lose hope! Every […]

Jimmy Butler Reportedly Open To A Move To Phoenix

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler is reportedly open to a trade involving the Suns. There are a few teams already rumored to be interested in his services. But if talks between Miami and Phoenix intensify, it's unknown exactly how both sides would make it happen, considering both are strapped for […]

Pelle Larsson Sits Out Second Consecutive Game

Miami Heat shooting guard Pelle Larsson (ankle) will remain out on Sunday versus Cleveland. He continues to nurse an ankle sprain that Larsson sustained in Friday's practice. With Larsson out of commission, Dru Smith saw additional action on Saturday versus Phoenix, logging 29 minutes off the bench. Smith did a little bit of everything for […]

Jimmy Butler Active Versus Cavaliers

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (knee) will play in Sunday's contest against Cleveland. He's ready to go again after shining against Phoenix on Saturday. Butler led his side to victory with a very efficient 24 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and one block. So far this season, Butler had played with zero rest days just […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (12/8/24)

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 […]

Pelle Larsson Sits Out Saturday's Game

Miami Heat shooting guard Pelle Larsson (ankle) will not play against Phoenix on Saturday. He sprained his right ankle in Friday's practice and will come out of the lineup after enjoying a good stretch of games in the rotation. The rookie from Sweden has logged 15-plus minutes in six of the last seven contests. Jaime […]

Jimmy Butler Active Versus Suns

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (knee) will be active against Phoenix on Saturday. He was listed as probable on the initial injury report. The Heat star recently missed one game with a sore knee but looked great last time out against the Lakers. He finished a blowout win on Wednesday with 17 points, nine rebounds, […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (12/7/24)

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 […]

The Best of Both Worlds: NBA DFS Cash and GPP Targets for 12/7 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hello, RotoBallers! This article is here to provide you with a daily grasp on a few targets we can use for GPPs and cash. These will be tiered so that you can gather the ideas with ease. Here is your legend so […]

Jimmy Butler Considered Probable For Saturday

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (knee) is listed as probable for Saturday's game against the Phoenix Suns. Butler recently missed a game due to right knee soreness but returned Wednesday against the Los Angeles Lakers, contributing 17 points, nine rebounds, five assists, two steals, and one block. Despite being back on the injury report, the […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Friday 12/6/24): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

It's Friday and while we normally get a loaded slate of NBA action, there are just seven games on tonight's slate as this week of balanced slates continues! 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. If you are […]

Fantasy Basketball Sleepers, Buy/Sell: Rotation Watch and Minute Trends for Week 7

Welcome to the fourth edition of RotoBaller's NBA Minutes Watch. Rotations are finally set. Position battles have been won and teams are trudging forward as best they can as we get closer to the new year. The younger teams are showing signs of early-season fatigue while more developed teams like the Rockets, Thunder, and Cavaliers […]

Kevin Love Available Wednesday

Miami Heat forward/center Kevin Love (back) will suit up for Wednesday's contest against the Lakers. Battling back spasms, Love sat out the second leg of a back-to-back on Monday versus Boston. Love's contributions have been limited to 6.6 points and 5.6 rebounds this season. He only plays around 12 minutes per game, so Love remains […]

Nikola Jovic Returns From Five-Game Absence

Miami Heat forward/center Nikola Jovic (ankle) will rejoin the lineup for Wednesday's clash against the Lakers. He's missed five games with an ankle sprain and was also ruled out for Wednesday's contest on the initial injury report, but Jovic has apparently made big progress in his recovery over the last 24 hours. The 21-year-old has […]

Jimmy Butler Returns To Heat Lineup Wednesday

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (knee) will play against the Lakers on Wednesday. Miami gets its veteran star back after Butler sat out Monday's clash against Boston. He started to feel soreness in his right knee during Sunday's meeting with Toronto and was rested for the second night of a back-to-back. Butler's recent performances have […]