Mid-Week Fantasy Basketball Category Streamers for Week 17: Hassan Whiteside, Reggie Bullock, Jaxson Hayes, Isaiah Jackson

If you're one of those fantasy basketball players that sets a lineup at the beginning of the week, checks out, and then comes back seven days later to see how things shook out, this post is not for you. This is for those who are grinding through each day and keeping track of categories as […]

Free NBA Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (2/8/22)

We are on a heater, folks! Yesterday's picks went 4-0 to follow up on undefeated picks from Sunday and Friday. It feels good to be getting stuff right and the hot streak has been a boon to my overall season record and bankroll - and hopefully to yours as well! It's tempting to go and […]

D'Angelo Russell Listed As Questionable For Tuesday

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard D'Angelo Russell (shin) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's road game against the Sacramento Kings. Russell is dealing with a bruised left shin. The injury caused him to miss four consecutive games before he made his return to action against the Detroit Pistons on Sunday. He had a solid outing in […]

Fantasy Basketball Category Streamers for Week 17: Brandon Clarke, Willy Hernangomez, Gabe Vincent, Onyeka Okongwu

We're getting down to the wire here and you NEED to eke out wins here if your team is on the cusp of a playoff berth. There's no wiggle room as we're probably 2-3 weeks out from your league's playoffs in most competitive leagues. If your league isn't starting playoffs around this time, you're doing […]

NBA Waiver Wire Streamers for Fantasy Basketball Week 17 (Feb 7 - Feb 13)

Playoffs' are around the corner Playoffs' are around the corner Playoffs' are around the corner For me (and you)! Let's get that playoff berth and then win the whole thing! If you need help getting there, I'll do my best to assist. As always, I have taken a look ahead at the NBA schedule for […]

D'Angelo Russell Active On Sunday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard D'Angelo Russell (shin) will return on Sunday versus the Detroit Pistons. The 25-year-old missed his previous four games because of a bruised left shin. Fortunately, Russell isn't expected to have a minutes restriction, so fantasy managers can start him with confidence against one of the worst teams in the league.

Fantasy Basketball 9-Cat Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17 - Reggie Bullock, Darius Bazley, Javonte Green, Taurean Prince, Damian Jones

Welcome back to the waiver wire! Need to bolster your flailing team? We've got you covered. Maybe. We'll see. These recommendations are mainly for 9-cat leagues, but if you play in another format, there's a good chance that the information here can still help you. We'll be looking at centers, forwards, and guards whose low rostership […]

Chuma Okeke (PF, ORL): Week 17 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 46% of leagues ANALYSIS: After a month of play in which Chuma Okeke started 10 of 12 games (from mid-December to mid-January), the Magic sent Okeke back to the pine and trusted him to man a second-unit leading role. So far, so good for the second-year […]

D'Angelo Russell Expected To Return Sunday

Minnesota Timberwolves point/shooting guard D'Angelo Russell (shin) has been bumped up to probable for Sunday's contest against Detroit as he works his way back from a left shin contusion. Russell has been sidelined for Minnesota's last four outings, with numerous others taking on elevated ball-handling duties in his absence. Just prior to the injury, Russell […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (2/5/22): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

We have a typically-small five-game Saturday slate on tap tonight, and it's not going to be the easiest night to dissect as value appears to be slim outside of OKC. The top two games to target look to be the Bucks-Blazers and Heat-Hornets as those matchups hold high totals and weak defense on the Blazers […]

Patrick Beverley Available Against Pistons

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Patrick Beverley (ankle) will be available for Thursday's game against the Detroit Pistons. He was previously listed as questionable due to a right ankle sprain. However, Beverley will suit up and move into the starting five with D'Angelo Russell (shin) sitting out. There should be plenty of fantasy value for Beverley and […]

D'Angelo Russell Won't Play On Thursday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard D'Angelo Russell (shin) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Detroit Pistons. This marks the fourth game in a row that Russell has missed due to a left shin contusion. Patrick Beverley is expected to move into the starting five and have an increased role. Anthony Edwards should see more […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (2/3/22): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

With the NFL off for a whole week before the Super Bowl, the NBA has center stage in the sports world. We have a solid 7-game slate for a Thursday and some really compelling games to attack tonight. Having only four teams taking the court is certainly better than nothing, but it does affect strategy. […]

D'Angelo Russell, Patrick Beverley Questionable For Thursday

Minnesota Timberwolves point guards D'Angelo Russell (shin) and Patrick Beverley (ankle) have been deemed questionable to suit up for Thursday's game against Detroit. Russell has missed each of the team's past three contests due to a shin contusion, while Beverley returned from a five-game absence to log 15 minutes Tuesday. While Beverley would see his […]

Mid-Week Fantasy Basketball Category Streamers for Week 16: Hassan Whiteside, Luke Kennard, Bismack Biyombo, Chuma Okeke

If you're one of those fantasy basketball players that sets a lineup at the beginning of the week, checks out, and then comes back seven days later to see how things shook out, this post is not for you. This is for those who are grinding through each day and keeping track of categories as […]

D'Angelo Russell Officially Out On Tuesday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard D'Angelo Russell (shin) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Denver Nuggets. He was listed as doubtful earlier, so it's not shocking to see Russell sitting this one out. Luckily, Patrick Beverley (ankle) has been cleared to play, so he should shift back into the starting five. Jordan McLaughlin and […]

Patrick Beverley Cleared To Play

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Patrick Beverley (ankle) has been cleared to play in Tuesday's game against the Denver Nuggets. He will make his return to the court after missing each of the last five games due to a right ankle issue. Jordan McLaughlin or Malik Beasley will likely head to the bench with Beverley returning. However, […]

D'Angelo Russell Unlikely To Suit Up Tuesday

Minnesota Timberwolves point/shooting guard D'Angelo Russell (shin) has been tagged as doubtful to play in Tuesday's contest vs. the Nuggets. Russell has missed each of Minnesota's past two outings due to the ailment, which has allowed Jaylen Nowell and Jordan McLaughlin, respectively, to earn spot starts. With Patrick Beverley (ankle) trending toward getting the green […]

Fantasy Basketball Injury Updates for Week 16 - LaMarcus Aldridge, Kristaps Porzingis, Domantas Sabonis, Joe Ingles, LeBron James, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Bradley Beal

Getting to this a little later on Monday, so this should be mostly up to date as of Tuesday morning when this publishes. Only three or four weeks left in most fantasy basketball leagues that are serious, so let's use this info while we have it to figure out who we can stream or who […]

D'Angelo Russell Not Listed On Injury Report

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard D'Angelo Russell (shin) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's game against the Nuggets. The 25-year-old exited Thursday's contest against the Warriors due to a left shin contusion. Russell, who missed one game with the injury, will return to the lineup and continue to provide value with his […]

Fantasy Basketball Category Streamers for Week 16: Brandon Clarke, Willy Hernangomez, Gabe Vincent, Onyeka Okongwu

If your league is doing it right, you probably only have like a month of fantasy regular season left. Time to get out there and win those categories that have been giving you a pain all season! If you're a serious fantasy player, you are aware of your weaknesses by now. These guys will help. […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/30/22): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

Just a five-game slate on tap tonight as there are three matinee contests in the NBA as well as the almighty NFL Championship Round games kicking off at 2:00 pm CT. It's a bit of an odd slate as three of the games (Jazz-Wolves, Nuggets-Bucks, Spurs-Suns) are miles ahead of the other two (Cavaliers-Pistons, Mavericks-Magic) […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/29/22): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

We have a modest six-game slate in the NBA tonight, and it's certainly not lacking for star power. Embiid, Doncic, Harden, Curry, Morant, Tatum, Sabonis, and Irving are the highlights at the top of the salary scale, so we're going to have our pick of the litter among the studs. Three of the six matchups […]

Jarred Vanderbilt Might Sit Against Suns

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jarred Vanderbilt (foot) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Phoenix Suns. Vanderbilt has been playing excellent lately, so it'd be a shame to see him sit out here. He's snagged at least eight rebounds and averaging 3.3 steals over his last four games. There is plenty of streaming appeal […]

D'Angelo Russell, Patrick Beverley Questionable For Friday

Minnesota Timberwolves guards D'Angelo Russell (shin) and Patrick Beverley (ankle) are listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Phoenix Suns. Russell suffered a left shin contusion during Thursday's game and it's unclear how significant it is. Beverley continues to be bothered by a right ankle sprain, so it wouldn't be shocking to see him […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/28/22): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

Happy Friday RotoBallers! As usual, we have a jam-packed Friday night slate, filled with some juicy matchups. These articles focus on the overall best plays, which are typically more suited for cash games. However, with larger slates like this one, you don't have to worry about ownership getting steamed up too hard usually, so consider […]

Patrick Beverley Unlikely To Play Thursday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Patrick Beverley (ankle) is not expected to suit up for Thursday's game, according to head coach Chris Finch. Fantasy managers should expect Beverley to miss his third game in a row due to a right ankle sprain. Malik Beasley and Jaylen Nowell should have increased roles against the Golden State Warriors on […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/27/22): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

With the NFL regular season in the books, the NBA is now in sole possession of Thursday nights for the time being. As a result, both games will be nationally televised on TNT starting with Lakers/Sixers at 7:30 PM ET followed by Timberwolves/Warriors at 10:00 PM ET. Having only four teams taking the court is […]

Free NBA Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (1/26/22)

I will "take my L," as the kids say these days when they happen and last night was a big 'ole "L." My picks in this piece went 0-3 yesterday and I am kicking myself for not trusting my gut on a few of those picks. Instead of taking the Lakers -2.5 (who won easily […]

Mid-Week Fantasy Basketball Category Streamers for Week 15: Eric Gordon, Bismack Biyombo, Cameron Johnson, Kevin Huerter

If you're one of those fantasy basketball players that sets a lineup at the beginning of the week, checks out, and then comes back seven days later to see how things shook out, this post is not for you. This is for those who are grinding through each day and keeping track of categories as […]