Darius Bazley Faces Extended Absence Due To Shoulder Injury

Oklahoma City Thunder power forward Darius Bazley (shoulder) has been diagnosed as a "week-to-week" absence, as opposed to being merely day-to-day in light of the left shoulder contusion that has forced him to miss the past two weeks. Bazley had gotten into a solid rhythm prior to the injury, having amassed three double-doubles in his […]

Luguentz Dort, Theo Maledon Cleared For Thursday’s Game

Oklahoma City Thunder shooting guard/small forward Luguentz Dort (toe) and point/shooting guard Theo Maledon (thumb) have both been given the thumbs up to get back into action Thursday against Atlanta. Dort had missed OKC's two most recent contests, while Maledon was questionable despite logging 32 minutes Tuesday. The duo stand to reclaim their own sizable […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Advice (3/18/21): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

We’re set for a six-game slate Thursday, one that gives us a bit of a breather from the heavy volume of decisions we had to make on Wednesday’s massive 10-game ledger. The make-up of the more condensed schedule makes things challenging in another way, however, as there’s a possibility for multiple games to turn non-competitive […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (3/18/21): NBA DFS Lineups

Happy Thursday, RotoBallers! The second half of the season is kicking into high gear, and the playoffs will be here before we know it. With so many teams still in with a chance at the play-in games or a top-six seed, we should see a decrease in the tankathon that usually plagues NBA seasons' back […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for 3/18 (Premium Content)

  NBA DFS Premium Cheat Sheet for 3/18 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard   CORE PLAYS MARKED IN GREEN ABOVE Game of the Day Minnesota Timberwolves at Phoenix Suns Minnesota has been a team to target all season as they give up 117.3 points per game on the year. […]

Fantasy Basketball Night In Review: Wednesday, March 17

Welcome to the RotoBaller NBA Recap. In this feature, we will highlight a few key fantasy basketball takeaways from the games played during last night's slate. These viewpoints can be both positive and negative and will hopefully help to provide insight into different roster moves you should consider making based on trends and statistical nuggets […]

Fantasy Basketball Mid-Week Streamers for Week 12

Our one and only, Milos Zvekic broke down the Week 12 streamers earlier this week and will continue to do so all season long. I will be chiming in mid-week to add some sprinkles and frosting onto the beautifully baked Zvekic cake. For the rest of Week 11 (Thursday to Sunday), there are 11 teams with […]

Fantasy Basketball Dynasty Risers - Week 12

The G League has infiltrated the NBA! The Oklahoma City Thunder and Houston Rockets both tapped into their top G League performers after the All-Star break and it’s significantly changed the makeup of the two teams this past week. The moves have opened up some intriguing fantasy targets for both season-long and dynasty leagues. The […]

Theo Maledon And Luguentz Dort Questionable Against Hawks

Oklahoma City Thunder guards Theo Maledon (thumb) and Luguentz Dort (toe) are questionable to play Thursday against the Atlanta Hawks. Maledon returned Tuesday from a one-game absence due to a sprained ankle and played 32 minutes, but picked up a thumb injury on his off hand. Dort, on the other hand, has now missed two […]

Darius Bazley Out Again Thursday

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Darius Bazley (shoulder) will not play Thursday against the Atlanta Hawks. Bazley has missed the past few games with a nagging shoulder injury, but there have not been many details surrounding how he suffered the injury. Regardless, Bazley's absence has lead to Aleksej Pokusevski entering the starting lineup. "Poku" has been […]

Meyers Leonard Won’t Play For Thunder

Oklahoma City Thunder power forward/center Meyers Leonard was dealt to his new organization Wednesday, but he will not actually see action with the squad. With Oklahoma City receiving a future second-round Draft choice as compensation for Trevor Ariza, they will look to move on from Leonard in the future in light of his off-the-court comments. […]

Meyers Leonard Traded To Thunder

Miami Heat forward Meyers Leonard has reportedly been traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Miami will send Leonard and a 2027 second-round pick to OKC in exchange for veteran forward Trevor Ariza. This trade likely won't benefit either player in terms of fantasy value. Ariza hasn't played in a year and will have to compete […]

Fantasy Basketball Rotation Watch: Playing Time Updates for Week 12

Welcome to Rotation Watch, Rotoballers! Each week, this article will highlight the players that are gaining minutes in their team's rotation. Fantasy managers want to roster the players that are accumulating stats and racking up the playing time. They want to avoid the players falling out of favor and watching the action from the sidelines. […]

Fantasy Basketball Night In Review: Tuesday, March 16

Welcome to the RotoBaller NBA Recap. In this feature, we will highlight a few key fantasy basketball takeaways from the games played during last night's slate. These viewpoints can be both positive and negative and will hopefully help to provide insight into different roster moves you should consider making based on trends and statistical nuggets […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (3/16/21): NBA DFS Lineups

Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! The NBA trade deadline is just over one week away, and lineups for the second half of the season are about to get weird. Do your best to be prepared for last-second scratches and discounted replacement costs with players on the move. It may not be as prevalent tonight, but we have […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (3/16/21): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

The NBA was on hiatus, so you missed my normal Tuesday piece last week. If you miss me, I'm still doing other things here at Rotoballer. College basketball has DFS and it's about to overload the NBA for a few days. Not here though. The NBA has center stage with seven games going on. If […]

Luguentz Dort Questionable For Tuesday

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (toe) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Chicago Bulls. He missed Sunday's game due to a sprained toe and could very well sit here as well. His absence would mean more minutes for Justin Jackson, but that doesn't mean much for fantasy managers. The trade of […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for 3/16 (Premium Content)

  NBA DFS Premium Cheat Sheet for 3/16 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard   CORE PLAYS MARKED IN GREEN ABOVE   Best of the Rest PG - Trae Young, Mike Conley SG - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jordan Clarkson SF - RJ Barrett, Carmelo Anthony PF - Julius Randle, Lauri Markkanen […]

Al Horford To Rest On Tuesday Evening

Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Al Horford (rest) will not play on Tuesday evening against the Chicago Bulls. After the team played a back-to-back over the weekend, it appears as if the veteran will get another day off for some r&r. With Luguentz Dort (shoulder) also potentially out, look for Moses Brown and Aleksej Pokusevski to […]

Fantasy Basketball Night In Review: Sunday, March 14

Welcome to the RotoBaller NBA Recap. In this feature, we will highlight a few key fantasy basketball takeaways from the games played during last night's slate. These viewpoints can be both positive and negative and will hopefully help to provide insight into different roster moves you should consider making based on trends and statistical nuggets […]

Fantasy Basketball Category Streamers - Week 12

It's been a long two weeks after making through a bit of a disappointing All-Star weekend, but we are now nearing the trade deadline and should be in store for more excitement sooner rather than later. After just three games in the past two weeks, the Los Angeles Lakers headline as the only team with […]

Theo Maledon Ruled Out Sunday

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Theo Maledon (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. The Thunder are going to be shorthanded here with Luguentz Dort (toe) and Darius Bazley (shoulder) also sidelined. The good news is, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (quad) is available after missing Saturday's contest. He'll be asked to play heavy […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Available On Sunday

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (quad) is available for Sunday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. He was held out of Saturday's contest due to a quad issue, but will play here. The Thunder are without Luguentz Dort (shoulder) and Theo Maledon (ankle), so Gilgeous-Alexander should see all the minutes he can handle. He should […]

Luguentz Dort, Darius Bazley Ruled Out Sunday

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (toe) and forward Darius Bazley (shoulder) have been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Dort played 28 minutes on Saturday, but will get a rest day here. Kenrich Williams and Justin Jackson should get increased opportunities, but neither are reliable streaming choices. Aleksej Pokusevski should get […]

Al Horford Resting Versus Grizzlies

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Al Horford (rest) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. It's the second game of a back-to-back set, so it shouldn't come as a surprise that Horford is out. Isaiah Roby has been starting when Horford is out, but fantasy managers should keep an eye on Moses […]

Hamidou Diallo Traded To Detroit

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Hamidou Diallo has been traded to the Detroit Pistons for forward Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk and a 2027 second-round pick. Diallo is just 22 years old and is averaging career-highs across the board, but his playing time has been a bit up and down. He could have a nice role on the Pistons […]

Fantasy Basketball Night In Review: Thursday, March 11

Welcome to the RotoBaller NBA Recap. In this feature, we will highlight a few key fantasy basketball takeaways from the games played during last night's slate. These viewpoints can be both positive and negative and will hopefully help to provide insight into different roster moves you should consider making based on trends and statistical nuggets […]

Darius Bazley Out Thursday Against Mavericks

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Darius Bazley (shoulder) is listed as out Thursday against the Dallas Mavericks. Bazley was playing well coming into the break with a double-double in three of his part four games, but he must have picked up the shoulder injury somewhere in-between. With Bazley out, Isaiah Roby and Kenrich Williams will be […]

NBA First Half Recap: Risers, Fallers, and Frivolities at the Guard Position

Welcome to the RotoBaller NBA Recap. Welcome, also, to the weirdest review in the history of pro basketball in the USA as the league is trying to pull off the feat of completing a "full" season in the middle of a pandemic. So far, so good, though. There have been some games missed here and […]

NBA First Half Recap: Risers, Fallers, and Frivolities at the Forward Position

Welcome to the RotoBaller NBA Recap. Welcome, also, to the weirdest review in the history of pro basketball in the USA as the league is trying to pull off the feat of completing a "full" season in the middle of a pandemic. So far, so good, though. There have been some games missed here and […]