Kendrick Nunn Scores 24 Points On Saturday

Miami Heat guard Kendrick Nunn led his team with 24 points in Saturday's 124-105 win over the Cavs. He also added two rebounds, eight assists, one block and two steals in 35 minutes of play. The rookie has been a bright spot on this sizzling Heat team, averaging nearly 30 minutes along with 15 points […]

Jae Crowder Continues Impressive Start With Heat

Miami Heat forward Jae Crowder supplied 13 points, four rebounds, two assists and five steals through 27 minutes in Saturday's 124-105 win over the Cavs. The former Grizzlies player has shined with Miami thus far, scoring in double digits in all five games he has played with the squad, including one 21-point effort. The journeyman […]

Jimmy Butler To Miss Saturday’s Contest

Miami Heat point/shooting guard Jimmy Butler (personal) becomes the latest star to be absent from play Saturday as his squad takes on the Cleveland Cavaliers. Without Butler in the mix, Kendrick Nunn figures to take on an increased offensive role, while second unit members Goran Dragic and Andre Iguodala could also absorb some additional looks […]

Meyers Leonard Remains Out on Saturday

Miami Heat center Meyers Leonard (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He suffered a sprained left ankle in early February and hasn't played since then. Head coach Erik Spoelstra said that Leonard currently doesn't have a timetable to return. The Heat added Jae Crowder, Andre Iguodala, and Solomon Hill […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (2/22/20): NBA DFS Lineups

With seven total games this Saturday, there are only six on the main slate. Nearly every game today is lined up to be a competitive contest, with the Heat-Cavaliers as the only game looking like it will be a blowout, based simply on numbers. James Harden versus the Jazz has the ability to go both […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (2/21/20): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Welcome back, NBA fans and DFS addicts to another installment of my favorite FanDuel plays for tonight's 9-game NBA slate. After an entire week off for the All-Star Break, it was great to be able to make some lineups yesterday and last night's 6-game slate was just an appetizer for tonight's 9-gamer. There are three […]

Jimmy Butler Has 6-For-18 Shooting Night

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler scored 17 points along with eight rebounds, nine assists, one block and two steals during 34 minutes of play in the 129-124 loss to Atlanta on Thursday. Though it seems Butler had a regular night, he went 6-for-18 shooting from the field, good for 33 percent. The 30-year-old normally does […]

Bam Adebayo Has Monster Double-Double Night

Miami Heat power forward Bam Adebayo compiled 28 points, 19 rebounds, seven assists, three steals and one block through 36 minutes in the 129-124 loss to Atlanta on Thursday. The third-year player is having a great season, averaging 15.8 points and 10.4 rebounds per game. February has been rather cold for the Heat player, though. […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (2/20/20): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

All-Star break and our break from NBA DFS is finally over. With the return of basketball, we have a six-game slate with one major play sticking out due to some recent injury news. Since Kyrie Irving re-aggravated a shoulder injury, Spencer Dinwiddie for just $6,900 against any defense is a steal. Specifically against the 76ers […]

NBA DFS Prop Picks for Wednesday (2/20/20) - Monkey Knife Fight

Coming out of the NBA All-Star break, there are half a dozen games on the schedule tonight. Play props and win with Monkey Knife Fight. Ease back into the schedule by playing the star shootout, a chance to play with the biggest names in the game. Here are some angles to keep in mind when […]

Tyler Herro is Unable to Practice on Wednesday

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (foot) was unable to suit up for Wednesday's practice. Herro has been sidelined since Feb. 3 due to right foot soreness and remains without a timetable at the moment. The fact he's unable to practice suggests that Herro isn't close to getting back into game action. Kendrick Nunn and Goran […]

Jae Crowder (SF/PF, MIA): Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 39% of leagues ANALYSIS: When the Memphis Grizzlies traded Andre Iguodala to the Miami Heat, the south beach team also took on Jae Crowder as salary relief for the Grizz. Well, that salary relief is turning in some solid performances for his new club as Jae Crowder […]

Bam Adebayo Wins Skills Challenge

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo was victorious during Saturday's Skill Challenge in Chicago. Adebayo becomes the third big man to take home the award in the last five seasons. He was the first Heat player since Dwyane Wade in 2007 to win the Skills Challenge. Adebayo beat Spencer Dinwiddie and Pascal Siakam to get to […]

Derrick Jones Wins Slam Dunk Contest

Miami Heat forward Derrick Jones was able to pull off a narrow victory over forward Aaron Gordon during Saturday's Slam Dunk contest. It took an extra round to determine the winner after both players slammed down two 50-point dunks. Pat Connaughton finished third and Dwight Howard fourth, but an argument could be made for both […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for February 16th (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.   Premium Research & DFS Lineup Picks DFS Cheat Sheet No Cheat Sheet...   Game of the Day Team LeBron vs Team Giannis  This game happened last season, and I'm going to play as if we'll see similar results (in terms of rotation) as […]

Tyler Herro Could Return Shortly After the All-Star Break

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (ankle) expects to get his protective boot off next Wednesday. He missed each of the last four games heading into the break due to soreness in his right ankle. Herro should be able to get back on the court shortly after he gets the boot removed. It's unclear whether or […]

Fantasy Basketball Mid-Week Pickups for Week 17-18

All-Star Weekend is fast approaching, which has always provided worthwhile entertainment to NBA fans and a much-needed break for the players at what is -- wrongly -- considered the halfway mark of the season. For fantasy players, however, the All-Star break is a different story. It combines two shortened weeks of games into one, potentially […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for February 14th (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.   Premium Research & DFS Lineup Picks DFS Cheat Sheet No Cheat Sheet...   Game of the Day Team World vs Team USA Generally, this game features little defense, a lot of scoring, and similar minutes throughout. Often times a few players take over […]

Bam Adebayo Does A Bit Of Everything In Loss

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo did a little bit of everything in a 116-101 loss to the Utah Jazz. Adebayo shot just four of 10 from the field for nine points but compiled 11 boards, five assists, four steals, and two blocks in 33 minutes. Point-scoring is not always king in fantasy basketball- and Adebayo […]

Jimmy Butler Contributes 25 Points In Losing Effort

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler heads into the All-Star break after two strong offensive performances. Butler scored 25 points with eight rebounds on 47.4 percent shooting from the field, after shooting 60 percent in his previous contest. The veteran has enjoyed a playmaking freedom in Miami, posting a career-high 23.5 Assist Ratio along with 6.1 […]

Fantasy Basketball Rotation Watch: Playing Times Updates For Week 17

Welcome to Rotation Watch! Each week this article will break down who is gaining minutes around the NBA. Fantasy managers want the players that are getting the opportunity to shine, not the ones who are sitting on the bench and watching from the sidelines. Let's talk about those trades. I love a player swap to […]

Fantasy Basketball Injury News - Lineup Updates for Week 17

Welcome to RotoBaller's weekly injury room report. Injuries are an unfortunate part of the game, but we have you covered when the injury bug bites. We'll discuss who is on the mend and who will benefit from the player's absence. The next up-and-coming gem could be waiting on the waiver wire ready for your claim. […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (2/12/20): NBA DFS Lineups

Wednesday has the last big slate before the All-Star Break with 22 teams playing in this slate. With many teams opting to rest some players with the long break ahead, we may see the return of Luke Doncic (ankle) with the hopes we get to see him in his first All-Star appearance. The featured game […]

NBA DFS Prop Picks for Wednesday (2/12/20) - Monkey Knife Fight

It’s a busy night in the NBA, with 11 games on the schedule, which means lots of props to play on Monkey Knife Fight. The Dallas Mavericks are expected to have Luka Doncic back in the lineup after missing seven games with an ankle injury. While there are some other competitive games on the schedule, […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (2/11/20): NBA DFS Lineups

Welcome back to RotoBaller, your source for all things fantasy sports. Tonight we have a relatively small five-game main slate on DraftKings that locks at 7:00 PM. I love these "medium-sized" slates quite a bit when we get them and there a few really juicy games that stand out to me right off the bat. […]

Tyler Herro is Ruled Out Versus Jazz

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Utah Jazz. He has missed each of the last four games due to right ankle soreness. This is the last game before the All-Star break, so the Heat have decided to let Herro rest. Kendrick Nunn and Goran Dragic will […]

Bam Adebayo Collects 31st Double-Double Of The Season

In a 113-101 win over the Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat forward Bam Adebayo had 13 points, 11 rebounds, seven assists, and two steals in 27 minutes on his way to his 31st double-double of the season. The third-year player is now eighth in the league with his 31 double-doubles after accumulating 18 throughout his […]

Jae Crowder Continues Impressive Start In Miami

Miami Heat forward Jae Crowder came off the bench and continued his surprising start with his new team as he contributed 21 points, eight rebounds, and three steals in 31 minutes. The Heat beat the Warriors 113-101, and it was in part to Crowder's shooting efficiency as the new acquisition from Memphis shot 6-for-11 from […]

Jimmy Butler Returns On Monday With A Double-Double

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler returned to the starting lineup after a two-game absence and helped his team grab their first road win over the Golden State Warriors since 2014. The nine-year veteran showed little sign of the shoulder injury that held him out the previous two contests with 21 points on 9-for-15 shooting, 10 […]

Jimmy Butler Starting Against Golden State

Miami Heat guard/forward Jimmy Butler (shoulder) will play against the Golden State Warriors on Monday night. Butler returns from a two-game absence, but figures to be good to resume his normal role with the starters. With Butler back, Kelly Olynyk will shift back to the bench and Bam Adebayo will slide over to the starting […]