Joel Embiid is Back in Action on Wednesday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (suspension) is back in action for Wednesday's game against the Utah Jazz. He was suspended two games for an incident with center Karl-Anthony Towns. Furkan Korkmaz will move back to the bench, while Kyle O'Quinn will see a significantly smaller role. Fantasy owners can go ahead and plug Embiid back […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for November 6th (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 Golden State Warriors vs Houston Rockets The Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets currently rank 14th and second in […]

Fantasy Basketball - Dynasty Rundown for Week 3

Welcome to RotoBaller's weekly dynasty league rundown! Dynasty leagues are becoming more and more popular, and we're here to keep you ahead of the game. Each week, we'll touch on topics and players that may not necessarily be relevant in single-year formats, but they can make a splash in keeper leagues. With that being said, […]

Fantasy Basketball Rotation Watch: Playing Time Updates for Week 3

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 is getting their opportunity to shine, not the ones who are sitting on the bench and watching from the sidelines. Week 2 of the fantasy […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (11/4/19): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Six games are on the agenda on Monday to kick off the week. With some solid performances on Sunday from value guys like TJ Leaf, Meyers Leonard, Duncan Robinson, Dwight Howard, and Goga Bitadze (among others), many players were left scratching their heads by the end of the night. As usual, injuries are the theme […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (11/4/19): NBA DFS Lineups

Monday's six-game slate may look docile on the surface, but per DraftKings' scoring, each of the league's two top overall points collectors are taking the floor to kick off the week (Giannis Antetokounmpo and Andre Drummond). That goes without mentioning that James Harden will also be available. Factor in that Joel Embiid and Karl-Anthony Towns […]

Deeper Fantasy Basketball Waiver Adds for Week 3

The NBA season is off to one of the best starts in recent years and it has already translated to very entertaining fantasy basketball. With the Rockets and Wizards posting what will probably be the highest scoring game of the season in the first week, we moved onto the next narrative which has been the […]

Fantasy Basketball Week In Review: Week 2

Welcome to the RotoBaller NBA Recap. In this feature, we will highlight one key fantasy basketball takeaway from each night during the past week. These viewpoints can be both positive and negative and will hopefully help to provide insight into different roster moves you should consider making. Fantasy basketball has a lot of moving pieces […]

Fantasy Basketball - Dynasty Rundown for Week 2

Welcome to RotoBaller's weekly dynasty league rundown! Dynasty leagues are becoming more and more popular, and we're here to keep you ahead of the game. Each week, we'll touch on topics and players that may not necessarily be relevant in single-year formats, but they can make a splash in keeper leagues. With that being said, […]

Joel Embiid Suspended Two Games

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (suspension) will miss the next two games after his altercation with Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns. This could have been a lot worse as it seemed Embiid was the aggressor and there were photo evidence of him trying to eye gouge Towns. Regardless, Embiid will not play until Wednesday, November […]

Tobias Harris Contributes Wednesday

Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris had a respectable game against the Minnesota Timberwolves Wednesday. Harris scored 18 points shooting seven for fifteen from the field with nine boards and two assists. This has been a very satisfying beginning of the season for Tobi as he has averaged 18.8 points and nine rebounds while shooting 49.1 […]

Ben Simmons Puts The Timberwolves In A Headlock

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons contributed in a variety of ways Wednesday versus the Minnesota Timberwolves. Simmons scored 16 points going seven of thirteen from the field. In addition to Simmons' scoring output, he also had seven assists, three steals, and two blocks. For the season Simmons has been filling the stat sheet averaging […]

Joel Embiid Gets Buckets And An Early Exit

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid was on track for another tremendous performance Wednesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves until he was shown the door. Embiid scored 19 points shooting seven for fourteen from the floor with five boards. With 6:42 left in the third quarter, Embiid and Karl-Anthony Towns got into a physical altercation and both […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for October 30th (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 Phoenix Suns vs Golden State Warriors The Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors have both been playing at […]

Fantasy Basketball Injury News - Lineup Updates for Week 2

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. […]

Buy, Sell, or Hold: Malcolm Brogdon and Steven Adams

If you're looking for some insight on how to capitalize on the hot for of your players to start the season, or you're willing to take a smart bet on a guy who's been underperforming so far this season, the chances are that you'll like this article. Our focus will be on two completely opposite […]

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups, Adds for Week 2

What a great opening week. There's been some surprises and some mild disappointments. However as I mentioned last week, this is a reminder that fantasy basketball is a marathon, not a sprint. In this early part of the season, it's super important to have a roster spot open on your team. The reason being is […]

Josh Richardson Gets 14 Points In Sixers Win

Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard Josh Richardson nailed his first triples for the team in Monday's win over Atlanta, finishing up with 14 points. He went 2-for-5 from behind the arc and 6-for-14 overall from the field. Richardson added five rebounds and three assists to his tally, while also playing a big part defensively with three […]

Ben Simmons Stays Quiet On Monday

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons had a relatively quiet outing on Monday against the Hawks, finishing a 105-103 win with 13 points, six rebounds and six assists in 38 minutes. He shot 6-for-11 from the field and picked up one steal and one block at the defensive end. Simmons has filled the stat sheet […]

Joel Embiid Scores 36 Points In Return To Lineup

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid was back on the floor on Monday after missing Saturday's matchup with the Pistons, scoring a game-high 36 points in a 105-103 win over Atlanta. The Process notched his second double-double of the season by adding 13 rebounds. He also racked up five assists, three steals and one block in […]

Joel Embiid Will Play And Start In Atlanta

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (ankle) went through warm ups and will "give it a go" Monday night against the Atlanta Hawks. Embiid was a game-time decision after missing Saturday's game with an ankle injury. There are no reports of any limitations, so it is likely Embiid resumes his normal workload. With Embiid's return, Matisse […]

Joel Embiid Game-Time Decision Against Atlanta

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (ankle) is a game-time decision Monday night against the Atlanta Hawks. Embiid missed Saturday night's contest, but was able to go through shootaround Monday morning. Team officials noted Embiid will go through warmups before Monday's game in order to determine his status. If Embiid is unable to go, Matisse Thybulle […]

Joel Embiid Participates in Shootaround

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (ankle) was able to participate in Monday's shootaround. He missed Saturday's game due to a right ankle sprain, but this is a good sign that he'll play. Kyle O'Quinn and Matisse Thybulle would see a boost in minutes if Embiid is unable to play. More information on his status should […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (10/28/19): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

After a solid weekend of DFS hoops, we have 11 games on the agenda to kick off the first full week of the season. With a handful of contests projected to have a combined score between 222 and 225 points, pace, rotations, injuries, and spread become even bigger factors in selecting your lineup on Monday […]

Joel Embiid Earns Questionable Tag For Monday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has picked up a questionable designation ahead of Monday’s contest against the Atlanta Hawks due to both a sprained right ankle and sutures for a lip laceration. Embiid was held out of Saturday’s contest and the team opted to start Al Horford at the center position. While the team may […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (10/27/19): NBA DFS Lineups

Welcome to NBA Sunday! With most eyes pointed towards the NFL, we have plenty of money to make over here on the court. We have just four games on the main slate, but there is plenty to look at across the board. Jimmy Butler will remain out, which leaves a lot of opportunity in a […]

Ben Simmons Tallies Career-High Seven Steals

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons registered his first double-double of the season on Saturday, finishing a 117-11 win over Detroit with 13 points and 10 assists. He went 5-for-13 from the field and 3-for-7 from the charity stripe. Simmons possibly played an even bigger part defensively as he snatched a career-high seven steals. His […]

Al Horford Narrowly Misses A Double-Double

Philadelphia 76ers center Al Horford was close to his first double-double of the season on Saturday, finishing a road win at Detroit with 23 points and nine rebounds. He shot 9-for-18 from the field and nailed two triples in 34 minutes on the floor. Horford also moved the ball well, finishing with five dimes. The […]

Tobias Harris Drops 29 Points On Detroit

Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris showed the Detroit Pistons what they are missing, scoring 29 points against his former team on Saturday in a 117-111 win. He was 10-for-15 from the field, including 4-for-6 from downtown. Harris added seven rebounds and two steals to his line. He benefitted from the absence of Joel Embiid (ankle), […]

Joel Embiid Won't Play Against Pistons

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Detroit Pistons. He's dealing with a right ankle sprain and the team isn't going to push him too hard. The Sixers play the Hawks on Monday, so consider Embiid questionable for that one. Kyle O'Quinn should jump into the starting […]