DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/9/22): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

It's time for another enticing Sunday slate, RotoBallers. We have a larger-than-usual eight-gamer on tap tonight and there are a ton of ways to approach this slate with value still abundant and a solid mix of appealing DFS environments in play. The SAC/POR and MEM/LAL matchups project as exciting late-slate games to target, while MIN/HOU, […]

Aaron Wiggins (SG/SF, OKC): Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 13% of leagues ANALYSIS: The Oklahoma City Thunder have been forced into plenty of less-than ideal situations in 2021-22, and while this has mostly resulted in devastating defeats, it has allowed opportunity for players like Aaron Wiggins to make their name on the NBA scene a […]

Luguentz Dort Returns Friday, Will Start Against Minnesota

Oklahoma City Thunder power forward Luguentz Dort (knee) has been cleared to play in Friday's game against Minnesota, returning from a two-game absence. Dort will slot back into his traditional spot among the starting five, bumping Aleksej Pokusevski to the second unit. While his shooting percentage leaves something to be desired (39.8%), Dort has continued […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/7/22): 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 […]

NBA DFS Prop Picks for 1/7 - Monkey Knife Fight

Friday is a jampacked nine-game slate and if you weren’t satisfied with last nights grouping of games, today has much more to offer. First things first, small slates usually mean there will be a limited number of teams playing two games in two days, so it’s already looking positive that every team will be arguably […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/5/22): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers, and Happy New Year! I hope this week of NBA DFS has treated you well. I'm continuing to work on my NBA model, trying to gather more information to make sure all of you are as armed as possible going into each slate. Even with the small adjustments I've made so far, […]

Mid-Week Fantasy Basketball Category Streamers for Week 12: Devin Vassell, Patrick Beverley, Mason Plumlee, Nicolas Claxton

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 […]

Fantasy Basketball Injury Updates for Week 12

We're really going to do this again? We're really going to do this again. Okay, deep breath. There are a ton of moving pieces, and this is going to be scheduled to come out on Tuesday so check any and all information again if you're looking on Wednesday or later. More players are sure to […]

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 12

Welcome back to the waiver wire! Need to bolster your flailing team? We've got you covered. Maybe. With this current COVID situation going on, we might have you covered. IDK. Half the guy on this list might end up not playing. We'll see. These recommendations are mainly for 9-cat leagues, but if you play in another […]

Luguentz Dort Sits Out Sunday's Action

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Luguentz Dort (knee) will miss Sunday's clash with Dallas. The Thunder are pretty much down to bare bones now and we should see some unexpected heroes. Theo Maledon and Ty Jerome are in a good position to make a bigger impact than normal. Jerome is definitely the more attractive fantasy piece […]

DraftKings, FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (1/2/22): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Welcome, RotoBallers. We're treated to a solid six-game slate tonight and three of the matchups (PHX/CHA, MIA/SAC, MIN/LAL) are very appealing from a DFS perspective. We're starting to see teams returning to some semblance of their typical starting lineups, though there are still a ton of players stuck in the health and safety protocols. This […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Available On Friday

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the New York Knicks. He'll be back in the starting five after sitting out one game due to right ankle soreness. He has been solid lately, so fantasy managers should make sure he's back in their lineups for Friday's slate. Ty Jerome […]

Ty Jerome Moves Into Starting Five

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ty Jerome will move into the starting five for Wednesday's game against the Phoenix Suns. He will replace Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (ankle) who hopefully won't miss too much time. The Thunder haven't won a game when Gilgeous-Alexander sits out. Regardless, Jerome will start alongside Luguentz Dort, Paul Watson, Aaron Wiggins and Isaiah […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Ruled Out For Wednesday’s Game

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (ankle) will miss Wednesday's contest against the Suns due to a sore right ankle. Ankle issues have popped up occasionally for Gilgeous-Alexander, who will be missing his fourth contest of the year. The Thunder are set to be massively shorthanded Wednesday, with Josh Giddey, Darius Bazley, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, […]

Paul Watson Jr. Logs Second Straight Starting Assignment

Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Paul Watson Jr. is back in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Phoenix, marking his second consecutive start. Widespread injuries and issues with the league's health and safety protocols have paved the way for assistant coach Mike Wilks to get creative with his rotations, with Watson the latest example. […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Gets 33 Points In A Losing Effort

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led all scorers with 33 points on Tuesday against Sacramento, but he shot just 9-for-24 from the field and couldn't help his team to victory. He finished 1-for-5 from outside and notched a large chunk of his points with a 14-for-17 effort at the foul line. Gilgeous-Alexander's night included […]

FanDuel and DraftKings NBA DFS Lineup Picks (12/29/21): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers, and Happy (upcoming) New Year! I hope this week of NBA DFS has treated you well. I'm continuing to work on my NBA model, trying to gather more information to make sure all of you are as armed as possible going into each slate. Even with the small adjustments I've made so […]

Mid-Week Fantasy Basketball Category Streamers for Week 11

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 […]

Josh Giddey, Derrick Favors Land In COVID-19 Protocols

Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Josh Giddey and center Derrick Favors have entered the league's health and safety protocols as of Tuesday, ruling the duo out indefinitely. Giddey has emerged as a stat sheet stuffer during his rookie campaign, having amassed 10.8 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 6.1 assists across his first 30 professional contests. Favors […]

DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (12/28/21): NBA DFS Lineups

Happy Tuesday, Rotoballers! Eight games will populate our televisions, tablets, and cellphones tonight. Plenty of them will be worth a watch as the league still grapples with COVID running rampant. While it's great to see unknowns and "he's still playing?!" guys on the court now and then, it's making our DFS lives quite stressful. So […]

Jeremiah Robinson-Earl Lands In COVID-19 Protocols

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl has landed in the league's health and safety protocols. He'll join Darius Bazley, Tre Mann, Aleksej Pokusevski and Aaron Wiggins in protocols right now. That being said, Derrick Favors, Kenrich Williams and Isaiah Roby should all see more minutes coming their way. The Thunder are shorthanded at the forward […]

Josh Giddey Logs Zero-Point Double-Double On Sunday

Oklahoma City Thunder shooting guard Josh Giddey logged his sixth double-double of the season by posting 10 boards, 10 assists, and zero points during a 117-112 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday. The 19-year-old went 0-for-8 from the field, including 0-2 from deep. The rookie guard is a fascinating player, as this is […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Scores Game-High 31 Points

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander poured in a game-high 31 points during a 117-112 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday. The 23-year-old shot 11-for-20 from the field, including 1-for-5 from behind the arc, and 8-for-13 from the line. The Kentucky product also added four boards, five assists, three blocks, a steal, […]

Darius Bazley Won't Be Available On Sunday

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Darius Bazley won't be available on Sunday against New Orleans. He's the only Thunder play in the league's COVID-19 health and safety protocols. Aleksej Pokusevski and Kenrich Williams are set to get extra minutes, with the latter a better option for fantasy managers. Pokusevski is a highly regarded talent, but his […]

Aaron Wiggins Returns To Starting Five For Thursday’s Game

Oklahoma City Thunder shooting guard/small forward Aaron Wiggins has been bumped back into the starting lineup for Thursday's contest against Phoenix, marking the fourth start of his career. Even when getting a minutes bump, Wiggins has yet to prove his fantasy relevance, with early career highs of six points, four rebounds and four assists to […]

Derrick Favors Will Miss Thursday’s Contest

Oklahoma City Thunder center Derrick Favors (rest) will be held out for Thursday's game against the Suns. The move comes as a precautionary one after the 30-year-old Favors logged 20 minutes in a start Wednesday vs. Denver. Favors has started three of the past four games for Oklahoma City, with his absence marking his first […]

Darius Bazley Ends A Double-Double Drought

Oklahoma City Thunder power forward Darius Bazley came through with his first double-double in 21 games on Wednesday, producing 17 points and 11 rebounds in a 108-94 win over the Nuggets. He also had one assist and two blocks in 28 minutes of action with 7-for-11 shooting. Bazley has taken a step back offensively in […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Shines With A Triple-Double

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a special performance in Wednesday's victory over Denver, becoming the first Thunder player since Russell Westbrook in 2018-19 to produce a triple-double in a home game. He led all scorers with 27 points and notched 11 rebounds and 12 assists. SGA couldn't hit a single three-pointer with seven […]

DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (12/23/21): NBA DFS Lineups

Happy Thursday, Rotoballers! I had to do a double-take when I saw 11 games on the schedule for today's slate. Typically, we have three games on a Thursday, and if we are lucky, we get five. So seeing 11 (originally 12) matches on the cards was a massive change. Fortunately, we have some of the […]

Tre Mann Available On Wednesday

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Tre Mann (toe) will be available for Wednesday's matchup against Denver. The 20-year-old popped up on the injury report with a left toe sprain, but he won't be forced to miss any time. Mann has carved out a pretty decent role for himself this month, averaging just below 21 minutes per […]