Hamidou Diallo Won't Travel for Road Trip

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Hamidou Diallo (elbow) is not traveling with the team for their upcoming two game road trip. He'll miss at least the next two games and could be sidelined for longer than that. Terrance Ferguson should see minutes around the 30s while Diallo is out. Ferguson could be a deep league option, […]

Nerlens Noel is Probable for Monday

Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Nerlens Noel (illness) is listed as probable for Monday's game against the Golden State Warriors. He missed Friday's game, but was given a full weekend off to recover. Noel has been outplaying Steven Adams this season, so fantasy owners should take notice. Fantasy owners should hold Noel because there is solid […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (11/25/19): NBA DFS Lineups

With Thanksgiving on the horizon in the United States, we’re treated to an 11-game Monday slate that features a feast of all fantasy players’ favorites. No matter what type of lineup you’re looking to build, we here at RotoBaller are attempting to find you a name or two that stands out and puts you over […]

Steven Adams Records Season-High 22 Points During Loss

Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams had arguably his best performance of the 2019-20 season during Friday’s defeat to the Los Angeles Lakers, piling up 22 points on an uber-efficient 9-for-10 shooting performance. With his backup, Nerlens Noel, ruled out right around tip-off due to illness, Adams still managed to log only 27 minutes, but […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Drops Team-High 24 Points In Defeat

Oklahoma City Thunder point/shooting guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had his entire offensive arsenal working during Friday’s loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, accruing 24 points on 10-for-18 shooting. His performance marked the sixth time that he has led Oklahoma City in scoring this season, but the first such time since Nov. 5. His 10 made field […]

Hamidou Diallo Cleared To Return To Action Friday

Oklahoma City Thunder shooting guard Hamidou Diallo has been given the thumbs up to suit up Friday versus the Los Angeles Lakers after having missed each of the team’s three previous contests due to a sprained left knee. Prior to his absence, Diallo made his first start of the season. Terrence Ferguson has claimed the […]

Steven Adams Able to Practice on Thursday

Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (knee) was a full participant during Thursday's practice. Adams has already missed three games this month due to a left knee issue. Head coach Billy Donovan said Adams is still dealing with the issue, so hopefully it's something he can overcome soon. The Thunder may limit Adams until he's […]

NBA DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings on 11/20/19

DFS value plays can make or break a lineup on FanDuel or DraftKings, and navigating through the handful of players who may benefit from increased roles can be a nightmare. On Tuesday night, we saw guys like Alec Burks, Nerlens Noel, and Nicolo Melli (among others) crush their respective values. If you were one of the […]

Nerlens Noel Excels Off The Bench

Oklahoma City Thunder center Nerlens Noel scored 15 points, pulled down eight rebounds, dished out an assist and added three steals in a 112-107 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. The 25-year-old has played 30 minutes just once, though he's quietly been better than starter Steven Adams, who's battled injuries. Who knows if it's sustainable, […]

Dennis Schroder Ignites For 31 Points Off The Bench

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Dennis Schroder scored 31 points, grabbed four rebounds and dished out an assist in a 112-107 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. The 26-year-old bounced back from three straight poor shooting performances to go 60 percent from the field, 42.9 percent from three and four of four on free throws. He […]

Danilo Gallinari Bounces Back With 25 Points

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Danilo Gallinari posted 25 points, six rebounds and one assist in a losing effort to the Los Angeles Lakers. Gallinari bounced back from a 23.1 percent shooting performance to scorch the nets in this one- he shot 63.6/40/81.8. The 31-year-old has had a career renaissance of sorts. The move to more […]

Hamidou Diallo Won't Play on Tuesday

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Hamidou Diallo (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. This marks the third game in a row that Diallo has missed due to a knee issue. Terrance Ferguson will see more minutes because of this and could be a deep league option. Diallo doesn't have […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (11/19/19): NBA DFS Lineups

The showtime Los Angeles Lakers headline Tuesday's four-game slate. LeBron James and Anthony Davis have lead the Lakers to a 11-2 record and currently sit atop the Western conference. With only four games, James and Davis are easily the highest priced players for Tuesday's slate. Both will be popular options for good reason. Let's find […]

Hamidou Diallo Could Sit Out on Monday

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Hamidou Diallo (knee) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Diallo is dealing with knee pain that could force him to miss his second straight game. Terrance Ferguson has been hot off the bench lately and would likely be asked to play more, assuming Diallo is […]

Fantasy Basketball Week 5 Waiver Wire Specialists

Hopefully everyone had a great week in fantasy hoops. This season has been entertaining with many different story lines, and we're excited for what the rest of the season has to offer. This is a reminder that fantasy basketball is a marathon, not a sprint. In this early part of the season, it's super important […]

Deep Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Adds (Week 5)

The injuries surrounding the New Orleans Pelicans have opened up massive windows for two players on the roster. With Derrick Favors hurt, we have already seen breakout performances from both Jaxson Hayes and Nicolo Melli. Breakout might be a strong word, but they were fantasy relevant performances nonetheless. The upside that both carry into their […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Notches 24 Points In Overtime Victory

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander produced another 20-plus point effort on Friday night, finishing a 127-119 overtime victory against Philly with 24 points. He played a team-high 40 minutes, shooting 9-for-19 from the field and 5-for-6 at the line while dishing out three assists and bagging a pair of steals. Gilgeous-Alexander is having a […]

Chris Paul Scores Season-High 27 Points In Friday's Win

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul produced his best offensive performance of the season on Friday night, scoring 27 points on 7-for-13 shooting in a win over Philadelphia. CP3 was very busy at the line with a 12-for-12 record and he racked up a team-high eight rebounds and five assists while committing zero turnovers. […]

Danilo Gallinari Ends Slump With 28-Point Performance

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Danilo Gallinari scored a team-high 28 points on Friday in a 127-119 win over Philadelphia. Gallo had scored just 28 points in total in the previous two games before breaking out and leading the team to victory in overtime. He shot 7-for-11 from the field with three triples and produced a […]

Hamidou Diallo Ruled Out For Friday’s Game

Oklahoma City Thunder shooting guard Hamidou Diallo will miss his first contest of the season Friday against the Philadelphia 76ers due to a left knee sprain. Head coach Billy Donovan noted that the team doesn’t expect Diallo to miss an extended period of time. Diallo started the Thunder’s most recent outing with Terrance Ferguson out […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (11/15/19): NBA DFS Lineups

This is for anyone that might need to read this today. If you have confidence in a pick, roll with it. Yesterday, my one play. The only player I felt extremely confident rostering was Rodney McGruder. Heading into this game it was obvious he was going to get extra minutes, then Patrick Beverley was announced […]

Steven Adams is Back in Action on Tuesday

Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (knee) will be back in the starting five for Tuesday's game against the Indiana Pacers. Adams was unable to suit up for Sunday's game due to a nagging right knee contusion. He'll be back here and shouldn't be limited at all in this one. Nerlens Noel will head back […]

DraftKings, FanDuel CBB Lineup Picks (11/12/19): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

We have another set of eight games on tonight's CBB slate and there is a ton to look into in each game. Duke is the biggest favorite on the slate, but there are a few expected blowouts. We also have a phenomenal match-up between 13th ranked Memphis and 14th ranked Oregon. Let's dive right in! […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for November 12th (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 Portland Blazers vs Sacramento Kings The Portland Blazers have been pushing the pace this season, ranking eighth in the […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (11/12/19): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Welcome to NBA Tuesday - We have eight games on the slate with plenty to look at in tournaments. De'Aaron Fox is going to miss a few weeks, and there is plenty to take advantage of with him out of the lineup. Let's dive right in! In this article, I will be providing you with […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (11/12/19): NBA DFS Lineups

We are just in the fourth week of the long NBA season, but we have already experienced some serious injuries and suspensions. Tuesday's eight-game slate is headlined by the unfortunate news of De'Aaron Fox's ankle sprain. We also have a plethora of big names with injury tags, such as Ben Simmons (shoulder), Al Horford (rest), […]

Fantasy Basketball Week 4 Waiver Wire Specialists

Hopefully everyone had a great week in fantasy hoops. This season has been entertaining with many different story lines, and we're excited for what the rest of the season has to offer. This is a reminder that fantasy basketball is a marathon, not a sprint. In this early part of the season, it's super important […]

Dennis Schroder Scores A Season-High 25 Points

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Dennis Schroder recorded a season-high 25 points on an efficient 9-for-12 shooting while adding a ton of extras in the two-point loss to the Bucks on Sunday. Schroder threw in six boards with five assists to go along with three steals in 30 minutes of action. Schroder is having an underrated […]

Nerlens Noel Plays Well Again In The Start

Oklahoma City Thunder power forward/center Nerlens Noel posted another solid in the two-point loss to the Bucks on Sunday. Noel recorded 14 points with a surprising six assists with three rebounds and two blocks in 30 minutes of action. Steve Adams (knee) is expected to return on Tuesday, so it is not time to grab […]

Steven Adams Won't Play on Sunday

Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Adams is still dealing with a knee contusion that forced him out of two games last week. This could possibly just be the Thunder being cautious in the second game of a back-to-back set. Nerlens Noel will […]