Josh Richardson Scores Season-High 28 Points

Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard Josh Richardson had a very good shooting night on Friday against OKC, going 10-for-15 from the field and recording a season-high 28 points in a 127-119 overtime loss. He was 3-for-6 from downtown and shot 5-for-6 at the line. Richardson had managed at least 20 points just once in the previous […]

Joel Embiid Posts Second 30-Point Game Of The Season

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid reached the 30-point mark for the second time this season, finishing Friday's loss to OKC with 31 points on 12-for-24 shooting. He had a superb 4-for-8 record from deep and added 12 rebounds to complete his sixth double-double of the year. The game went into overtime, so Embiid logged 38 […]

Ben Simmons Effective With 18 Points In Loss

Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons finished with 18 points, eight rebounds, five assists, and two turnovers in Wednesday's 112-97 loss to the Magic. Simmons went 9-for-12 from the field, marking the most field goals he has made in a game since the season opener against the Celtics. Simmons is yet to attempt a three-pointer through […]

Josh Richardson Scores Team-High 19 Points In Loss

Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Josh Richardson finished with a team-high 19 points on 7-for-14 shooting from the field in Wednesday's 112-97 loss to the Magic. The 26-year-old added six rebounds, five assists, two three-pointers and one steal in 29 minutes of action. Through 11 games this season, Richardson is averaging 14.2 points, 4.4 assists, 3.7 rebounds, […]

Joel Embiid Will Rest on Wednesday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (rest) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Orlando Magic. It's the first back-to-back set of the season for the Sixers and Embiid is sitting out. Let the headaches begin for fantasy owners. Furkan Korkmaz or Matisse Thybulle should draw the start on Wednesday. Ben Simmons, Tobias Harris, […]

NBA DFS Prop Picks for 11/13/19 - Monkey Knife Fight

There are some fascinating NBA matchups Wednesday night and that means plenty of opportunities to get in on the action, play props and win with Monkey Knife Fight. The L.A. Clippers go to Houston and that means a matchup of James Harden vs. Kawhi Leonard, two of the very best in the game. Philadelphia at […]

Fantasy Basketball Rotation Watch: Playing Time Updates for Week 4

Welcome to Rotation Watch! Each week this article will break down who is gaining and who is losing minutes around the NBA. You want the players on your team that are getting their opportunity to shine, not the ones who are sitting on the bench and watching from the sidelines. The Boston Celtics are 8-1 […]

Trey Burke Ruled Out For Tuesday’s Contest

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Trey Burke will miss Tuesday’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers due to left calf tightness. Burke, who is celebrating his 27th birthday Tuesday, has found a role over the past two games as a member of the Sixers’ reserve group, although how long that lasts with Ben Simmons back in the […]

Shake Milton Cleared To Make Return For Tuesday’s Game

Philadelphia 76ers point/shooting guard Shake Milton had previously been ruled out for Tuesday’s contest against the Cleveland Cavaliers, but has now been given the green light to take the court for the first time since Oct. 28. Without Trey Burke available off the bench, Milton will likely see some run, although coming off a six-game […]

Ben Simmons is Back on Tuesday

Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons (shoulder) is back in the starting five for Tuesday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Simmons was expected to miss three games after injuring his shoulder. However, he'll miss only two games and be back for this one without any limits. Raul Neto will head back to the bench and lose […]

Ben Simmons Could Play Against Cavs

Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons (shoulder) is listed as probable for Tuesday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He was expected to miss three games due to a shoulder injury, but we'll see if that happens. This game would mark the third game, but Simmons is listed as a game-time decision right now. Raul Neto would […]

Buy, Sell, or Hold: Domantas Sabonis and Draymond Green

Trading is one of the most important tools a fantasy owner has at his disposal. They can make your team better in many ways. But a good trade is difficult to obtain, as you can't just offer a worse player for a better one. That type of trade will be shot down by the opposite […]

Fantasy Basketball Injury News - Lineup Updates for Week 4

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. […]

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), […]

Ben Simmons Could Return on Tuesday

Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He was expected to miss three games with a shoulder issue and Tuesday would mark the third game. He's going to re-evaluated before shootaround on Tuesday, so more information will be known after that. Raul Neto would be […]

Al Horford Will Rest on Tuesday

Philadelphia 76ers forward Al Horford (rest) is not expected to suit up for Tuesday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. It's the first game of a back-to-back set, so the Sixers will let Horford rest here. Mike Scott and Matisse Thybulle should see increased playing time, while Tobias Harris and Joel Embiid will see a higher […]

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups, Adds for Week 4

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 […]

Furkan Korkmaz Tallies 17 Points Off Bench

Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard/small forward Furkan Korkmaz continues to be instant offense as a reserve for his team, collecting 17 points on 7-for-14 shooting during Sunday’s win over the Charlotte Hornets. Korkmaz has now scored in double digits in five of his past six games, having hit multiple threes in all of those outings. He […]

Joel Embiid Notches Team-High 18 Points During Win

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid may not have put together an eye-popping outing during Sunday’s victory over the Charlotte Hornets, but he did play 29 efficient minutes of basketball. Embiid finished with 18 points, nine rebounds, three assists, two steals and two blocks to pace his club. This outing came on the heels of an […]

Ben Simmons Will Be Re-evaluated on Monday

Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. This is not surprising news, as Simmons was expected to miss three games due to a shoulder injury. Raul Neto will start in his place and be a decent streaming option for deep leagues. Simmons will be re-evaluated […]

Furkan Korkmaz (SG, PHI) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 5% of leagues ANALYSIS: Against all odds and expectations, Furkan Korkmaz is a piece part of the Philadelphia 76ers rotation this season. It looked like Korkmaz wouldn't even make this team this year, but he's actually averaging 20.5 minutes per game and seems to have earned the […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (11/10/19): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Seven games are scheduled for FanDuel's "main slate" to close out the weekend, so let's get right into it. From our friends in Vegas, Brooklyn, who is coming off of a solid win in Portland, will head to Phoenix to meet the Suns, with both teams projected to have a combined score of 233 points. […]

Ben Simmons Ruled Out for Sunday

Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. This is not surprising news, since Simmons was expected to miss at least three games. Raul Neto was solid during their loss to the Nuggets on Friday, but is only worth a look in deep leagues while Simmons […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (11/9/19): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Welcome to NBA Saturday - We only have four games on the slate, but there is plenty to look at. We don't have much injury news, with Otto Porter being the only new inactive. While it is college football Saturday, there is a ton of money to be made on this short NBA slate. Let's […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for November 8th (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 Brooklyn Nets vs Portland Blazers The Brooklyn Nets and Portland Blazers have been pushing the pace this season, ranking […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (11/8/19): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Welcome to NBA Friday! We have a huge slate on our hands tonight and there's a ton of different ways to go in tournaments. There are a few games with totals over 220, along with a couple under 212. There are a lot of options at each position, but I'm going to focus on finding […]

Ben Simmons is Out Next Three Games

Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons (shoulder) is expected to miss at least the next three games for the team. Simmons suffered a sprained right AC joint during Wednesday's game against the Utah Jazz. The X-rays were negative, but he won't be re-evaluated again until Sunday. The Sixers will probably use a committee approach to fill […]

Joel Embiid Scores 27 Points With 16 Rebounds

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid filled up the box score on Wednesday, but his club still managed a two-point loss to the Jazz. Embiid scored 27 points with 16 rebounds to go along with three assists and two blocks in 36 minutes of action. Embiid did struggle to connect from the floor as he made […]

Josh Richardson Scores A Season-High 24 Points

Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard/small forward Josh Richardson stepped things up in the absence of Ben Simmons (shoulder) with 24 points, but it was not enough in Wednesday's loss. Richardson connected on an efficient 8-for-13 shooting from the floor and added two threes with four rebounds, four assists, and three steals in 35 minutes of action. […]

Ben Simmons Sprains His Right Shoulder In Loss

Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Ben Simmons suffered a sprained right AC joint and managed to play just 10 minutes in Wednesday's loss to the Utah Jazz. Simmons was backing down a defender when he passed the ball out of the post and immediately showed signs of pain. It does not sound too serious as of yet, […]