Devin Booker Misses A 17th Consecutive Game

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Devin Booker (groin) remains on the shelf for the weekend and will miss a 17th consecutive game Saturday against San Antonio. He is still recovering from a left groin strain and the team announced on Wednesday that Booker will be re-evaluated in a week. It looks like it will still take a […]

Josh Okogie Available On Saturday

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Josh Okogie (nose) is available for Saturday's trip to San Antonio. The 24-year-old suffered a nasal fracture over a week ago but only missed one game, so his availability shouldn't be a surprise. Okogie scored 24 points versus the Indiana Pacers last Saturday. However, he hasn't done much since. Nevertheless, with Cameron […]

DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/28/23): NBA DFS Lineups

Saturday slates are typically smaller, ranging from four to six games on the main slate on most occasions. However, we're treated to a nine-game main slate tonight on both sites, tipping off at 6:00 CT with the Rockets-Pistons and Bulls-Magic matchups. As you can see by my model below, every game on the board is […]

Deandre Ayton Grabs 20 Boards In First Game Back

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton returned from a three-game absence on Thursday and was a much-needed force on the glass despite the loss to the Dallas Mavericks. He posted 19 points, 20 rebounds, two assists, and two blocks on an uncharacteristic 6-for-20 shooting line. While the field goal percentage wasn't his best, he delivered some […]

Deandre Ayton Returning On Thursday

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (illness) will return to the court against the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday. The big man is back after missing the last three games due to a non-COVID related illness. His return means that Bismack Biyombo heads back to the second unit. He'll lose most of his streaming appeal with Ayton […]

Real or Fake? Fantasy Basketball Players Whose Stats Will Be Better In 2023

With the NBA season nearing its halfway point, we have a pretty healthy sample size when it comes to player stats. Rather than relying solely on offseason speculation, gut feelings, and hot takes, we now have hard data to form our opinions on. This article is a companion piece to one written by my colleague […]

Fantasy Basketball Mid-Week Streamers: Week 15

It's an unconventional finish to the week in Week 15 of the NBA schedule. It's nice having 6 games tonight on a Thursday, but then we have a very odd flip tomorrow with only five games on a Friday and then 11 on Saturday. Sunday then wraps up the week with only four games. Most […]

NBA DFS Prop Picks for PrizePicks: Thursday, January 26th

The 2022-2023 NBA season is here, and our friends over at PrizePicks still have a TON of great props we can look to take advantage of. PrizePicks is a great DFS props site where you can choose to select plays in terms of fantasy points or single stats. The goal is to build a 2-player, […]

DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/26/23): NBA DFS Lineups

Since the NFL has stepped out of the way, the NBA is starting to spread the games out a little more. We have six games on our schedule tonight with Houston, Brooklyn, and the Spurs playing the second night of back-to-backs. Watch out for sitting Nets with a Spur or two doing the same. With […]

Deandre Ayton Officially Out Against Charlotte

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (illness) will sit out Tuesday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. Ayton was listed as doubtful to play in this one so this should not come as a surprise. Ayton will miss his third straight game due to the illness and people are speculating trade rumors with the trade deadline looming. […]

Deandre Ayton Doubtful To Suit Up On Tuesday

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (illness) did receive a slight upgrade as he was originally listed as out for the Tuesday night contest against the Charlotte Hornets. With that being said, not a lot of players end up seeing the court after receiving a doubtful tag. Ayton has missed the team's last two games and […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/24/23): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

Happy Tuesday RotoBallers! Tonight we've got a solid 7-game slate, headlined by the TNT doubleheader. These articles focus on the overall best plays, which are typically more suited for cash games. However, some exceptions may apply, depending on the size of the slate. This article will provide you with my daily fantasy basketball lineup picks […]

Fantasy Basketball Injury Updates for Week 15 - Kristaps Porzingis, Kevin Porter Jr, Mitchell Robinson

Welcome back RotoBallers! I'm here to help you stay up to date on injury news, and how it impacts your teams in case you had a busy weekend and couldn't keep track of everything. January is winding down! I'm doing this midday on Monday for release Tuesday morning, so any news that drops on Monday […]

Early-Week Fantasy Basketball Category Streamers for Week 15

Week 15 looks pretty front-loaded as we get seven games tonight and tomorrow, 10 on Wednesday, and six on Thursday. It will be a relatively lightly scheduled weekend as we have a very strange five games on Friday and then 11 on Saturday and of course just four on Sunday as the NFL Conference Championships […]

Chris Paul Appears Ready To Return

Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (hip) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. The veteran guard appears ready to get back on the court after missing the last seven games due to right hip soreness. His return should mean less playing time for both Duane Washington Jr. and Damion Lee. It's […]

Deandre Ayton Won't Suit Up On Sunday

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. The big man will miss his second straight game due to a non-COVID related illness. In his absence, Bismack Biyombo should remain in the starting five. He finished with 12 points, 16 rebounds, and three blocks during Saturday's […]

Cameron Johnson Removed From Injury Report

Phoenix Suns guard Cameron Johnson (knee) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Johnson made his return to the court on Thursday after undergoing knee surgery earlier in the season. The plan all along was for Johnson to sit out on Saturday and play on Sunday. It's […]

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15 Include Brandon Clarke, T.J. McConnell, Precious Achiuwa, Damion Lee

Welcome back to RotoBaller's weekly fantasy basketball waiver wire column and schedule breakdown. How's this season going for you? Need some help with your team? Let's get you some! The NBA season just keeps on chugging alone, and so does the fantasy basketball season. If you need to bolster your roster or turn around a […]

DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/22/23): NBA DFS Lineups

There are four games on the DraftKings main slate tonight, but FanDuel did its own thing (what's new) and has included the earlier Knicks-Raptors game in their main slate schedule. That game should be competitive, but its 222-point implied total is the lowest on the slate by a wide margin, and I'm not loving targeting […]

Cameron Johnson Resting Against Indiana

Phoenix Suns forward Cameron Johnson (knee) won't play on Saturday against the Pacers. The 26-year-old returned from a lengthy layoff on Thursday versus the Brooklyn Nets, scoring 19 points in 21 minutes of work. However, he will get a night off to rest before presumably returning for Sunday's meeting with the visiting Grizzlies. Nevertheless, without […]

Deandre Ayton Out On Saturday Night

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (illness) won't play on Saturday night against the Indiana Pacers. The 24-year-old is under the weather, meaning Bismack Biyombo will take his place in the lineup. Biyombo has averaged 6.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 2.2 blocks in six starts this season. However, he probably won't see much more than 20 […]

Fantasy Basketball Buy, Sell, or Hold: Zach Lavine and Robert Williams III

Trading in fantasy basketball can help you improve your team in the short, as well as in the long term. More than that, it's just plain fun. Negotiating with your mate, going back and forth with offers, and hopefully, reaching a mutually beneficial agreement in the end. It's not always easy to find the right […]

Deandre Ayton Posts A Double-Double In Win Over Nets

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton helped lead a short-handed squad to a quality five-point win over the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday. The 24-year-old big man posted 24 points, 14 rebounds, four assists, and one steal with an efficient 11-for-20 shooting line and a not-so-great 2-for-6 from the free throw line. Without Chris Paul (hip) and […]

Damion Lee Moves Into Starting Five

Phoenix Suns guard Damion Lee will move into the starting five for Thursday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. The Suns are thin at guard with Chris Paul (hip) and Landry Shamet (foot) both sidelined. That being said, Lee is well worth considering as a streaming option in deep leagues. He should see plenty of action […]

Cameron Johnson To Be Limited On Thursday

Phoenix Suns forward Cameron Johnson (knee) will be on a minutes limit for Thursday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. The 26-year-old is working his way back from right knee surgery. That being said, it's not shocking to see the Suns being cautious with their young forward. The organization hasn't revealed how much Johnson will play […]

Chris Paul Listed As Out For Thursday

Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (hip) has been downgraded to out for Thursday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. The veteran guard will be forced to miss his sixth game in a row on Thursday. Luckily, Paul was able to return to practice on Wednesday, so hopefully he'll be able to play soon. Duane Washington Jr. […]

Fantasy Basketball Starting Lineup Changes - Week 14

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

Fantasy Basketball Mid-Week Streamers: Week 14

These balanced schedules are really great these days and we get another solid finish to a week with five games today, followed by nine on Friday and then seven on both Saturday and Sunday. These make for great DFS slates and make for an optimal streaming schedule, too. I wasn't able to get my early […]

DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/19/23): NBA DFS Lineups

We have five games today, but even though the NBA wants to go international, DraftKings and FanDuel both lopped that game off the schedule. And then there were four. It's four interesting ones, to be sure. We have Minnesota on game 2 of a back-to-back set and the M*A*S*H* unit known as the Phoenix Suns. […]

DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/18/23): NBA DFS Lineups

After a typically quiet Tuesday night, we're back up to a big nine-game mid-week ledger Wednesday. There is no shortage of elite options with 18 teams taking the floor, as well as several mid-range/value plays at each position, especially centers. The injury report fortunately isn't overly populated with many short-term issues, either, which helps keep […]