Andre Drummond Won't Play On Sunday

Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond (toe) won't play on Sunday versus Orlando. The toe sprain continues to plague the 31-year-old, who will now miss a fourth consecutive contest. With Joel Embiid (foot, face) questionable, Drummond could have found himself in the starting lineup. However, if Embiid doesn't suit up against the Magic, Guerschon Yabusele will […]

Kyle Lowry Out For Fourth Straight Game

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Kyle Lowry (hip) will miss a fourth consecutive contest on Sunday against Orlando. The veteran guard is battling a hip sprain, and it's unclear when Lowry will be able to make a comeback. On Friday, 76ers head coach Nick Nurse said there is no timeline for Lowry's return. There appears to […]

Joel Embiid Listed As Questionable For Sunday's Game

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (foot, face) is questionable for Sunday's game against Orlando. The former MVP has been out for three games, but 76ers head coach Nick Nurse has labeled him day-to-day, giving hope that Embiid is close to returning. The 76ers could undoubtedly use an extra big body, with Andre Drummond (toe) also […]

Paul George Will Play Against Pelicans

Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Paul George (groin) will play against New Orleans on Friday. He has been upgraded from probable to available ahead of tip-off. The former Clippers star, who returns from a one-game absence, will start the contest with Tyrese Maxey, Kelly Oubre Jr., Caleb Martin, and Guerschon Yabusele. George, Maxey, and Oubre Jr. should […]

Kyle Lowry Remains Out On Friday

Philadelphia 76ers guard Kyle Lowry (hip) will miss his third straight game on Friday against the New Orleans Pelicans due to soreness in his right hip. Lowry's next opportunity to return to the floor is versus the Magic on Sunday. While the 38-year-old is sidelined, the Sixers must lean heavily on Tyrese Maxey. Reggie Jackson, Eric Gordon, and Jeff […]

Paul George Considered Probable Friday Against Pelicans

Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Paul George (groin) is listed as probable for Friday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans after being able to practice on Thursday despite the left groin tightness he was experiencing. George only needed to miss one game this time around after posting 13 points, nine rebounds, five assists, and two steals in […]

Joel Embiid Ruled Out Friday Against Pelicans

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (foot) will miss another game due to the foot sprain he suffered against the Brooklyn Nets. While he watches from the sidelines on Friday against the New Orleans Pelicans, Guerschon Yabusele will likely get the starting spot again since Andre Drummond (toe) is also out. Yabusele turned in a huge […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Friday, 1/10/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Only seven games on a Friday night? I'm here for it as these "medium-sized slates" are some of my favorites for DFS contests! I recommend some higher-priced players for cash games and GPPs in today's edition while highlighting some of my favorite value plays and game stacks. If you want DraftKings picks, see who Zach […]

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Friday, 1/10/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

It's already been an awesome week of fantasy basketball, and the NBA keeps things rolling with seven games on tap for Friday night. The Warriors and Magic are the only two teams playing for the second night in a row and none of the 14 teams in action play again on Saturday. Several big names […]

Paul George Able To Practice On Thursday

Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (groin) missed the Sixers' win on Wednesday with groin tightness, but he was able to return to practice on Thursday, according to coach Nick Nurse as reported by NBC's Noah Levick. George has played 24 games in his first season in Philly, including 14 straight before missing Wednesday's game. In […]

Joel Embiid Practices Thursday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (foot) was able to return to practice on Thursday, according to coach Nick Nurse as reported by NBC's Noah Levick. Embiid has missed the last two games for Philadelphia with a foot sprain and has been limited to just 13 games this season due to a variety of issues and […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (1/9/25)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We had a solid eight-game slate ahead of us, but it has dropped to seven. The fires in LA have put the game against the Hornets in jeopardy, and it looks like DraftKings and Fanduel have removed that game from the slate just in case. So that makes it a little bit […]

Andre Drummond Sidelined On Wednesday

Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond (toe) is out for Wednesday's matchup with the Washington Wizards, according to Ky Carlin of USA Today. Drummond's absence was expected as he was deemed doubtful earlier in the day. Joel Embiid (foot) is also out, so Guerschon Yabusele will likely see plenty of action and get the start at center going up […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Wednesday 1/8/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Some injuries to superstars on tonight's slate are going to pave the way for their teammates to have big nights. There's value galore so we should expect some high scores. Let's break this eight-game slate down and see where we want to go. I recommend some higher-priced players for cash games and GPPs in today's […]

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Wednesday, 1/8/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

On Wednesday night, DraftKings had a great eight-game slate on tap with some fun matchups, headlined by the top seeds in each conference meeting in Cleveland, where the Cavs host the Thunder. The two teams have an impressive combined record of 61-9 this season. In other action, the Wizards, the Pelicans, and the Nuggets are […]

Kyle Lowry Will Not Play Wednesday Against Washington

Philadelphia 76ers guard Kyle Lowry (hip) will miss a second straight game on Wednesday after being listed out along with Joel Embiid (foot) and Paul George (groin). Without two of their three superstars, the Sixers will have to lean heavily on Tyrese Maxey. Lowry won't be available to work with Maxey in the backcourt, leaving […]

Paul George Ruled Out For Wednesday

Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George has played in 14 straight games, but that streak will come to an end on Wednesday against the Wizards since he was listed as out due to left groin tightness. George played 38 minutes on Monday in the Sixers' loss to the Suns and finished with 13 points, nine rebounds, […]

Andre Drummond Listed As Questionable For Wednesday

Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond (toe) could be returning to a big role on Wednesday against the Wizards since fellow center Joel Embiid (foot) was listed as out. Drummond has started 14 games this season, averaging 8.1 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 24.2 minutes in those contests. He'll be an interesting option for DFS and streaming […]

Joel Embiid Listed As Out For Wednesday's Game Against Washington

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (foot) will miss a second straight game on Wednesday after he was listed on the team's injury report as out for the home game against the Wizards due to a left-foot sprain. Embiid has been limited to only 13 games this season but has played in nine of the team's […]

Andre Drummond Unavailable Against Suns

According to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond (toe) will miss Monday's matchup with the Suns. The 76ers have a depleted frontcourt going into the contest with Joel Embiid (foot/nose) also out. Guerschon Yabusele will be able to take on extra minutes, which will make him a decent streaming option this […]

Kyle Lowry Sidelined On Monday

According to Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com, Philadelphia 76ers guard Kyle Lowry (hip) won't play against the Suns on Monday due to a hip injury. His next chance to suit up will come versus the Wizards on Wednesday. With the 38-year-old sidelined, the 76ers' backcourt could see a shift, with Tyrese Maxey potentially taking on a more minutes. […]

Joel Embiid Won't Play Monday Against Suns

 Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports that Philadelphia 76ers center, Joel Embiid (foot and face), won't play against the Suns on Monday due to dealing with a sprained left foot and a sinus fracture. While the 30-year-old is missing in action, fantasy managers could move toward Andre Drummond, as he is averaging 8.1 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 1.6 […]

Kelly Oubre Jr. Questionable Monday Against Suns

Philadelphia 76ers forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (hand) has been tagged as questionable for Monday's game against the Phoenix Suns. He's missed the last three contests with a sprained left hand after hitting his hottest stretch of the season. In the 16 games leading up to his injury, Oubre averaged 12.6 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.9 assists, […]

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11 (2024-2025): January 6 - January 12

We enter January with a snowstorm in the Northeast and a loaded slate of games, with the majority of NBA teams playing four games (the Suns play five!) this week, and we have at least seven games every night this week! Most leagues have a moves cap weekly, and some have season-long caps, too. Always […]

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Monday, 1/6/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

The NFL Regular Season wrapped up yesterday, and I hope we at RotoBaller helped make your pockets heavier. We will be continuing football coverage through the Super Bowl, so stick with us! I have two big GPP hits over the last week, so 2025 is off to a phenomenal start. The NBA takes center stage […]

Joel Embiid Back On The Injury Report For Monday Night

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (foot, face) is questionable for Monday's meeting with the visiting Suns. He's back on the injury report, although fantasy managers are used to it at this point. But Embiid has appeared in the Sixers' previous two contests, most recently amassing a 28-point, 12-rebound double-double in Saturday's victory over the Brooklyn […]

Joel Embiid Active For Saturday Night Matchup Against Nets

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (foot, face) is officially active and in the starting lineup for the Sixers' matchup against the Brooklyn Nets. Embiid has been able to play in four of Philly's last five games, averaging 31 PPG and 9.3 RPG. These averages are what fantasy managers are more accustomed to from the 30-year-old […]

Kelly Oubre Jr. Officially Ruled Out For Saturday's Game Against Nets

Philadelphia 76ers forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (hand) has officially been ruled out of Saturday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. Oubre is dealing with a left hand sprain that's caused him to miss each of Philadelphia's last two games. The 29-year-old has been a decent fantasy option this year, posting up 12.8 PPG and 5.7 RPG. […]

Kelly Oubre Jr. Doubtful For Saturday

Philadelphia 76ers forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (hand) is doubtful for Saturday's matchup with the Nets. Oubre will likely miss his third game in a row due to a sprained left hand. If he remains sidelined, Kyle Lowry could be in the Sixers starting lineup again. Eric Gordon will see an uptick in minutes as well. At the […]

Joel Embiid Considered Questionable Against Nets

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (foot/sinus) has been tagged as questionable for the Saturday night matchup against the Brooklyn Nets. The star big man was questionable leading up to their last game on Thursday as well, and it seems this will be a daily occurrence unless it's a back-to-back. Against the Warriors, Embiid finished with […]