Jarrett Culver Scores 12 Points With Two Blocks

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jarrett Culver provided another solid line, and this time it was against the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday in the 116-102 win. Culver hit six of his 13 shots en route to 12 points and grabbed six rebounds while swatting two shots in the process. Culver was coming off a career night […]

Gorgui Dieng Records A Double-Double In Just 17 Minutes

Minnesota Timberwolves power forward/center Gorgui Dieng needed just 17 minutes to record 12 points and 10 rebounds in the easy win over the Trail Blazers on Thursday. Dieng continued his stellar play by also adding two blocks with a steal and added two makes from three for his efficient night. Karl-Anthony Towns was actually a […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Will Sit Yet Again

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) will not play Thursday against the Portland Trail Blazers. Towns continues to creep towards a return after going through practice and being listed as a game-time decision. However, it appears Towns will still need more time to recover. Gorgui Dieng could feast against Portland with Hassan Whiteside (illness) possibly […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Might Play on Thursday

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) is listed as a game-time decision for Thursday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Towns has been sidelined since December 13 due to a left knee issue. He'd be under a minutes limit if he does manage to play. Fantasy owners will have to check back closer to tip-off […]

Fantasy Basketball Mid-Week Pickups for Week 12

Despite the multitude of injuries to big-time players that have spread out across the NBA landscape, the league is on its way to seeing that frustrating trend head in the opposite direction. Victor Oladipo, the All-Star guard for the Indiana Pacers, is set to make his season debut on Jan. 29 against the Chicago Bulls […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/9/20): NBA DFS Lineups

We have a small four-game slate on the Thursday NBA slate with the Houston Rockets and Boston Celtics both being on a back to back.  The slate begins at 7:00 EST with late swap available until 9:30 EST when the last game begins between the Rockets and Thunder. In this article, I will be providing […]

Fantasy Basketball Rotation Watch: Playing Time Updates for Week 12

Welcome to Rotation Watch! Each week this article will break down who is gaining and who is losing 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. We are less than a month from […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (1/9/20): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Only four games on tonights slate and precision is a must. Prices and value won't matter as much, so we need to roster the top sources of production if we want to cash out. The big story surrounding tonight is Russell Westbrook's return to Oklahoma City. Even though this is the second night of a […]

Fantasy Basketball Injury News - Lineup Updates for Week 12

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. […]

Fantasy Basketball - Dynasty Rundown for Week 12

Welcome to RotoBaller's weekly dynasty league rundown! Dynasty leagues are becoming more and more popular, and we're here to keep you ahead of the game. Each week, we'll touch on topics and players that may not necessarily be relevant in single-year formats, but they can make a splash in keeper leagues. With that being said, […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (1/8/20): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Welcome to NBA Wednesday night. We have nine games on the board tonight, but a ton of different options to pay up for. There is value to pay down for, but we have to get it perfect in tournaments if we wan to take down some serious cash. In this article, I will be providing […]

Gorgui Dieng Cools Off On Tuesday Versus The Grizzlies

Minnesota Timberwolves power forward/center Gorgui Dieng was held in check on Tuesday in the seven-point loss to the Grizzlies. Dieng connected on 4-for-10 shooting en route to 11 points and added two rebounds with four assists and a steal while making just one of six from downtown. Dieng has been one of the hottest streamers […]

Jarrett Culver Goes Off For A Career-High 24 Points

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jarrett Culver had himself a night when he scored a career-high 24 points on an efficient 8-for-11 shooting from the floor in the 119-112 defeat at the hands of the Grizzlies. Culver added some solid extras with two steals, five rebounds, and three triples while committing just a single turnover in 28 […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Remains Out For 11th Straight Game

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) will not play Tuesday against the Memphis Grizzlies. Towns is slowly ramping up his activity and we could see his return sooner rather than later. However, it will have to wait until at least Minnesota's next contest on Thursday. Gorgui Dieng will continue to dominate the center minutes and […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/7/20): NBA DFS Lineups

It is important to pay attention to patterns in this league. We are nearing the point of the season where these patterns start to switch from potential flukes to actual trends. This slate consists of six games and we take a look at some new and (somewhat) old faces who have great opportunities to surpass […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (1/7/20): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Welcome to NBA Tuesday night. We have six games on the board tonight, but a ton of different options to pay up for. There is value to pay down for, but we have to get it perfect in tournaments if we wan to take down some serious cash. In this article, I will be providing […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for January 7th (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard, including our brand new DFS Matchup Ratings with daily player projections.   Premium Research & DFS Lineup Picks DFS Cheat Sheet   Game of the Day Minnesota Wolves vs Memphis Grizzlies The Minnesota Wolves and Memphis Grizzlies currently rank fourth and third in the […]

Karl-Anthony Towns is Questionable Versus Grizzlies

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. He's missed each of the last 10 games, which is the longest stretch of his career. The questionable tag doesn't mean much since he's been listed as that before and remained sidelined. Fantasy owners should check back for […]

Andrew Wiggins, Robert Covington Both Drop 15 Points In Win

Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard/small forward Andrew Wiggins returned to the lineup for Sunday’s win over the Cleveland Cavaliers and dropped 15 points on 6-for-19 shooting. Joining him with 15 points was small/power forward Robert Covington, who shot 5-for-13 overall, including 4-for-10 from long range. Wiggins added seven rebounds, four assists and two steals, while Covington […]

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups- Week 12

The waiver wire is where leagues are won and lost. The draft is long past and now your rosters feel completely different if you are even moderately active. Players come and go due to poor performances and/or injury all the time. Staying on top of your needs is essential to winning matchups and grinding your […]

Deep Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Adds (Week 12)

Every week we come back to the same problem. Why are these players doing well and my players doing so bad. Luckily, you aren't alone and there are always going to be surprises, especially at this point in the season. Last week, I touched on the importance of the All-Star break and how the best […]

Jarrett Culver (PG/SG/SF, MIN) - Week 12 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 13% of leagues ANALYSIS: Playing time can be difficult to come by for a rookie, even for a high draft pick who was as impressive in college as Jarrett Culver was. However, with the Minnesota Timberwolves as banged up as to see Karl-Anthony Towns, Andrew Wiggins, and […]

Gorgui Dieng Scores Season-High 22 Points Amid Double-Double

Minnesota Timberwolves center Gorgui Dieng feasted upon a decimated Cleveland Cavaliers frontcourt during Sunday’s win, collecting a season-high 22 points to go along with 13 rebounds, six assists and four blocks. Dieng, who remained in the starting five with Karl-Anthony Towns again ruled out, shot 8-for-10 from the field overall, including 4-for-5 from long range; […]

Shabazz Napier Logs 21 Points During Efficient Shooting Night

Even with the Minnesota Timberwolves getting back multiple regulars during Sunday’s win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, point/shooting guard Shabazz Napier continued his stretch of stellar play by finishing with 21 points on 8-for-10 shooting. Napier has now reached the 20-point plateau in four consecutive games, the first time that he has done so in his […]

Andrew Wiggins, Jeff Teague Given Green Light For Sunday

The Minnesota Timberwolves had a slew of players tagged as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers and they got mostly positive news concerning their respective statuses. Andrew Wiggins, Jeff Teague, Noah Vonleh and Treveon Graham will all take the floor, with Wiggins returning from a four-game absence due to an illness. With Teague […]

Karl-Anthony Towns To Miss Sunday’s Contest

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns will remain sidelined for Sunday’s game versus the Cleveland Cavaliers due to a right knee sprain. Towns’ absence has now extended into its 10th game, paving the way for Gorgui Dieng to remain among the starting five and to continue to see a sizable role on both ends of the […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (1/5/20): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

With the NFL regular season finished, we can now turn our full attention toward crushing some NBA DFS contests. The league has five games on the agenda, beginning at 3 pm (eastern), to help you close out your weekend, and as usual, we have some injuries to monitor heading into the opening contest. Anthony Davis is once […]

Shabazz Napier (PG/SG, MIN): Week 12 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 20% of leagues ANALYSIS: If you are more than an average basketball fan and NBA follower, you surely know Shabazz Napier. At the end of the day, Napier was a first-round draftee but he never truly seemed to pan out in his first five seasons in the […]

Andrew Wiggins, Jeff Teague Both Questionable For Sunday

The Minnesota Timberwolves have a whopping five players tagged as questionable to participate in Sunday’s game versus the Cleveland Cavaliers. Andrew Wiggins and Jeff Teague join Karl-Anthony Towns, Noah Vonleh and Treveon Graham on the list, with Minnesota once again in position to be the team most integral to constructing a DFS lineup. Wiggins has […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Might Sit Out on Sunday

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He was able to go through an extended shooting drill on Saturday. Towns is making progress, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him sit out at least one more game. Gorgui Dieng is looking like a reliable […]