Fantasy Basketball Injury Updates for Week 5   

The season is moving along, but not without turbulence. Multiple games have been postponed in the past week due to COVID-19 protocols and what happens ahead remains unclear. As a reminder, COVID-19 related absences from players will now be included in this column. This week, there are quite a few injuries to cover, so let’s […]

Goran Dragic Scores Efficient 22 Points In Victory

Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic scored 22 points with three rebounds, three assists, a triple, and a block in Monday's win over Detroit. Dragic did struggle to 1 of 5 shooting from deep but was the team's second-leading scorer in his first start of the season. He's now scored 20+ on 60 percent shooting or […]

Kendrick Nunn Scores 18 Points With Productive Line

Miami Heat guard Kendrick Nunn had his best game of the year in a 113-107 win over the Pistons. Nunn scored a season-high 18 points with five rebounds, three assists, two triples, two steals, and a block in 34 minutes. The shorthanded Heat needed someone besides Bam Adebayo to step up, and Nunn obliged- he […]

Bam Adebayo Notches Double-Double With Full Line

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo had an excellent game in Monday's win over the Pistons. Adebayo contributed 28 points with 11 boards, five assists, two steals, and a block in 35 minutes. He did have seven turnovers but softened the blow a bit by making 10+ free throws for the second straight game. Adebayo is […]

Tyler Herro Ruled Out For Monday’s Game

Miami Heat point/shooting guard Tyler Herro (neck) has been deemed unavailable for Monday's contest versus Detroit as he continues to battle neck spasms. Herro's absence marks his second straight game on the sidelines, paving the way for Gabe Vincent to make the start, provided that the game eventually gets the green light after being bumped […]

Gabe Vincent Listed As Probable Versus Pistons

Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent (knee) is listed as probable for Monday's game against the Detroit Pistons. He played on Saturday, but struggled and only played 16 minutes before fouling out. Tyler Herro (neck) is listed as questionable, so Vincent could have some streaming appeal without Herro on the court. Otherwise, it's tough to imagine […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (1/18/21): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

We have a traditionally large slate for MLK Day on Monday, as there are nine games on the ledger with the Cavs-Wizards game postponed. That means plenty of lucrative tournaments and big stars to choose from, particularly on the all-day slate. Both COVID-19 and more conventional injuries will claim some big names Monday, but there […]

Fantasy Basketball Points League Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 5

Welcome to our weekly look at waiver wire picks up in points leagues! Could this have been any crazier a week? The James Harden four-team trade, game after game being postponed due to teams not having enough players, and it's only the 5th week of the NBA season. With the number of delayed games your […]

Fantasy Basketball Week In Review: Week 4

Welcome to the RotoBaller NBA Recap. In this feature, we will highlight a few key fantasy basketball takeaways from the games played during the past week. These viewpoints can be both positive and negative and will hopefully help to provide insight into different roster moves you should consider making. Fantasy basketball has a lot of […]

Jimmy Butler, Avery Bradley Continue Absences Monday

Miami Heat shooting guard/small forward Jimmy Butler and shooting guard Avery Bradley have been ruled out for their fourth straight contest Monday against Detroit due to the league's health and safety protocols. At this stage, just Butler and Bradley remain from the Heat's recent absences due to COVID-19 related issues, with their return date far […]

Tyler Herro Earns Questionable Tag For Monday

Miami Heat point/shooting guard Tyler Herro (neck) has again been deemed questionable to suit up Monday versus Detroit due to neck spasms after having been unable to take the floor Saturday. Gabe Vincent drew the start in place of Herro, but Goran Dragic was able to compile a double-double off the bench with the increased […]

Bam Adebayo Plays Well In Return To Lineup

Bam Adebayo (health protocols) made his return to the lineup in Saturday's 120-100 loss against the Pistons and posted a quality line in the contest. The 23-year-old finished with a season-high 28 points, along with seven rebounds, six assists and three blocks on 8-of-11 shooting from the field and 12-of-12 from the free throw line. […]

Daily Fantasy Basketball (DFS) Lineup Picks for January 16, 2021

  NBA DFS Premium Cheat Sheet for 1/16 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard   CORE PLAYS MARKED IN GREEN ABOVE Game(s)/Injuries of the Day Normally, this is the slot where we focus on the top game of the slate and attempt to hammer down the players that you’ll need […]

Meyers Leonard Will Miss Third Straight Game Saturday

Miami Heat center Meyers Leonard (shoulder) has been ruled out for the third consecutive contest Saturday against the Pistons as he battles a shoulder ailment. Leonard has appeared in just three games this season, seeing a minimal role when active. His absence could loom large Saturday if Miami is unable to reach the requisite number […]

Jimmy Butler, Avery Bradley Remain Out For Saturday’s Game

Miami Heat shooting guard/small forward Jimmy Butler and shooting guard Avery Bradley have been ruled out ahead of Saturday's contest versus the Pistons under the league's health and safety protocols. While six of their teammates progressed to questionable for the game, Butler and Bradley remain succinctly out, which doesn't bode well for an imminent return […]

Bam Adebayo Headlines Eight Questionable For Saturday

The Miami Heat have battled through the league's health and safety protocols to meet the minimum number of players in each of their past two contests, but with eight players listed as questionable (in addition to three being out) for Saturday's game versus Detroit, whether or not they suit up could come down to the […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/16/21): NBA DFS Lineups

Just a cute little four-game slate for pro hoops on DraftKings tonight. LaMelo and the Hornets are 7.5-point underdogs to Toronto; The Sixers are two-point road favorites against Memphis; the Heat are favored by two at home against Detroit, and the Blazers are projected to win by 4.5 points over Atlanta. This article will provide […]

Duncan Robinson Puts Up 22 Points

Miami Heat shooting guard Duncan Robinson ended Thursday's loss to the 76ers with 22 points, two rebounds, and one assist during 34 minutes of play. In the past two games, Robinson has scored at least 22 points and has shined due to many of the team's best players being on the COVID list. Overall, Robinson […]

Fantasy Basketball Mid-Week Streamers for Week 4

The Orlando Bubble was a tremendous success. Games were played and COVID-19 was kept at bay. The NBA was lauded and all within the league offices were dancing and prancing in celebration. Well, COVID-19 did not appreciate all of that, so when the NBA entered its Bubble-less environment, COVID-19 was ready to exact revenge. Games […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/14/21): NBA DFS Lineups

Happy Thursday, Rotoballers! How about that James Harden trade? So many pieces flying all over the place, and it will affect tonight's games quite a bit. Harden is obviously in Brooklyn, but now Victor Oladipo is in Houston and Caris Levert in Indiana. I'm not sure of the COVID protocols with trades, but it's unlikely […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (1/14/21): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Thursday features a five-game slate that includes a 76ers-Heat rematch, the Rockets playing extremely short-handed in their first game without James Harden, and potential late-night offensive extravaganzas in Warriors-Nuggets and Pacers-Trail Blazers. There are plenty of big names still in action despite the Harden trade dinging the overall depth on the ledger. It could be […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for 1/14 (Premium Content)

  NBA DFS Premium Cheat Sheet for 1/14 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard   CORE PLAYS MARKED IN GREEN ABOVE With the health and protocols constantly changing, be sure to check here for updates as the day goes on. Hayward has been downgraded to DOUBTFUL so look for Bridges […]

Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo Remain Unavailable Thursday

The eight Miami Heat players that missed Tuesday's game due to the league's health and safety protocols have also been ruled out for Thursday's contest versus the 76ers. That group features Bam Adebayo, Jimmy Butler, Goran Dragic, Kendrick Nunn, Avery Bradley, Maurice Harkless, KZ Okpala, and Udonis Haslem. With the Heat's rotations likely to look […]

Kelly Olynyk Receives Green Light To Play Tuesday

Miami Heat power forward/center Kelly Olynyk (groin) has been given the green light to suit up for Tuesday's game versus Philadelphia, giving the team the requisite eight players needed for the contest to take place. With multiple players out due to injury or the league's COVID-19 protocols, Olynyk should see as big of a workload […]

Meyers Leonard Will Miss Tuesday's Game

Miami Heat power forward/center Meyers Leonard (shoulder) has been ruled out for Tuesday's contest versus Philadelphia due to a left shoulder injury. His absence, along with the Heat's extensive injury report due to the league's COVID-19 protocols, means that Miami will be immensely short-handed in the front court. Kelly Olynyk, Andre Iguodala, Chris Silva and Precious […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/12/21): NBA DFS Lineups

Happy Tuesday, Rotoballers! How are we already four weeks into this NBA season? The Phoenix Suns are proving that their 8-0 bubble record was, in fact, a sign of things to come. Meanwhile, the Brooklyn Nets are showing some growing pains with their two superstars and, tonight, they have a critical early-season, prove-it game against a […]

Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo Headline Heat Absences Tuesday

The Miami Heat are the latest team to deal with stringent COVID-19 testing, putting Tuesday's game versus the 76ers up in the air. Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo lead a group of eight Heat players that have already been ruled out, which includes Goran Dragic, Kendrick Nunn, Avery Bradley, Maurice Harkless, KJ Okpala, and Udonis […]

Fantasy Basketball Category Streamers - Week 4

Here we go again. This past week we have seen four teams with positive or inconclusive COVID-19 tests, leading to quite a few key players quarantine. We even saw the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics game postponed Sunday (even though the Denver Nuggets vs. Philadelphia 76ers game on Saturday should have also been postponed). Streaming […]

Fantasy Basketball Points League Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 4

One thing we've been missing at RotoBaller has been a focus on points leagues. We know many of you play in them, though, so we'll be presenting you all with a weekly points league waiver column, to help you find players who can get you to the top in that format. There has been a […]

Fantasy Basketball 9-Cat Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 4

Well, we knew things wouldn't go smoothly all year. COVID-19 has hit the NBA. The Sixers just played a game with seven players. Jayson Tatum is quarantining. Things are a mess. This is going to be an odd year, and this week is when that oddity really starts to hit. What guys should you be […]