NBA Weekly Streamers for Week 16 (Feb 3 - Feb 9)

Fantasy playoffs are getting closer and closer and most of us are in a tight battle for either playoff birth or favorable seeding. Every matchup is a step closer or further away from our goal. Streaming just the right players can be a very useful and powerful tool and help us make that step in […]

Jakob Poeltl (C, SA): Week 16 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 18% of leagues ANALYSIS: I'm sorry for my friends because they must be tired of me telling them to go pick up Jakob Poeltl from waivers. Seriously, I've been reminding them for days now. Just in case you don't know Poeltl, he's the most Spursian of Spurs Poster […]

LaMarcus Aldridge Will Return To Action Saturday

Following a two-game absence due to a right thumb sprain, San Antonio Spurs power forward/center LaMarcus Aldridge will be on the floor for Saturday’s game versus the Charlotte Hornets. There has been no word on a minutes limit of any kind for Aldridge, who is likely to force Jakob Poeltl back to the second unit. […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (2/1/20): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Welcome to NBA Saturday night. We have just nine games on the board with a ton of different options to pay up for. We're looking at Anthony Davis being questionable and a ton of other injuries to pay attention to. While it may not be the biggest slate we've seen, ownership should be spread out […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (2/1/20): NBA DFS Lineups

With Luka Doncic already listed as out for this game versus the Hawks, look for Kristaps Porzingis and Trae Young to run away with the production. The only problem with rostering Young tonight is that his price is just $100 above Damian Lillard, and over the past two weeks, there has been no one better […]

Fantasy Basketball Mid-Week Pickups for Week 15

Let's be honest. Few if anyone around the NBA is heavily invested in the game of basketball right now, not after the events of this past Sunday, when a helicopter carrying nine people, including Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna, crashed, killing everyone on board. We know what Kobe accomplished on the basketball court: Five […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (1/30/20): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Welcome to NBA Thursday night. We have just six games on the board with a ton of different options to pay up for. We're looking at Jayson Tatum being questionable and a ton of other injuries to pay attention to. While it may not be the biggest slate we've seen, ownership should be spread out […]

Fantasy Basketball - Dynasty Rundown for Week 15

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, […]

Jakob Poeltl Fails To Impress During Spot Start

San Antonio Spurs center Jakob Poeltl received his second consecutive start in LaMarcus Aldridge's absence on Wednesday night but failed to take advantage of his opportunity. Poeltl scored four points on 2-for-2 shooting, along with eight rebounds, five assists and one block. To be fair to the 2016 first-round pick, he was going against Rudy […]

DeMar DeRozan Scores Season-High 38 Points

San Antonio Spurs forward DeMar DeRozan scored 38 points and led his team to an upset win over the red-hot Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. His final line was 38 points on 11-for-19 shooting, five rebounds and five assists. DeRozan was aggressive and got to the free-throw line a season-high 19 times and made a […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/29/20): NBA DFS Lineups

Things start to slow down considerably on Wednesday with only six games on the slate. We come into this day with a quite a few interesting situations to monitor. Victor Oladipo (knee) is slated to make his season debut after missing most of the season recovering from knee surgery. Oladipo is slated to see a minimal […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (1/29/20): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Welcome to NBA Tuesday night. We have eight games on the board with a ton of different options to pay up for. We're looking at Andre Drummond being questionable and a ton of other injuries to pay attention to. There is value to pay down for, but we have to get it perfect in tournaments […]

LaMarcus Aldridge To Miss Second Straight Game Wednesday

San Antonio Spurs power forward/center LaMarcus Aldridge has been ruled out for Wednesday’s contest against the Utah Jazz due to a sprained right thumb. Aldridge’s absence marks his second consecutive outing on the sidelines, with Jakob Poeltl having played a significant role Monday. Despite averaging north of 33 minutes on a nightly basis this season, […]

Fantasy Basketball Injury News - Lineup Updates for Week 15

It is with heavy hearts that we're attempting to return to some semblance of normalcy after the shocking death of Kobe Bryant and eight others in a helicopter crash Sunday. It is really sobering to be thinking about fantasy basketball in light of such real-world tragedy. However, the show must go on, and there remains […]

Jakob Poeltl Notches Double-Double As Starter

San Antonio Spurs center Jakob Poeltl replaced LaMarcus Aldridge (thumb) in the starting lineup on Monday against Chicago and went on to produce his second double-double of the season with 16 points and a game-high 13 rebounds. He also had three blocks, while shooting 7-for-12 from the field and 2-for-8 from the charity stripe. The […]

DeMar DeRozan Goes For 36 Points Against Bulls

San Antonio Spurs shooting guard DeMar DeRozan scored a game-high 36 points in Monday's loss to Chicago, shooting 11-for-21 from the field and 14-for-17 at the line. He also recorded his third double-double of the season by grabbing 10 rebounds. There were more shots and boards available after LaMarcus Aldridge (thumb) was ruled out. DeRozan […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (1/27/20): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Before I begin, I would like to express my condolences to the family of Kobe Bryant and to those impacted by his passing. I am sure that everyone, whether you are a fan of the game or not, was devastated by the news, especially since it involved children. Without getting too melancholy or deep, take […]

LaMarcus Aldridge Won't Play Against Bulls

San Antonio Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge (thumb) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Chicago Bulls. He's dealing with a right thumb sprain and will miss his third game of the season. Jakob Poeltl, Trey Lyles, and Rudy Gay are all expected to see more minutes on Monday. Poeltl is most likely the […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for January 27th (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 UPDATE: LaMarcus Aldridge has been ruled OUT.  Trey Lyles should be in line for more minutes along with Jakob Poeltl and Rudy Gay […]

LaMarcus Aldridge Records A Double-Double On Sunday

San Antonio Spurs power forward/center LaMarcus Aldridge was held in check on Sunday against the Raptors. Aldridge managed to record just 10 points on 3-for-6 shooting and added 10 rebounds with nothing else except a make from three in 35 minutes of action. Aldridge could not get things going and this can happen against the […]

Derrick White Plays Well Again With Another Full Line

San Antonio Spurs guard Derrick White provided another excellent line, but it was not enough in the four-point loss to the Raptors on Sunday. White recorded 14 points with four rebounds and also connected on two triples with four blocks and four assists across 28 minutes of action. White did commit six turnovers, but overall, […]

Daniel Theis (PF/C, BOS): Week 15 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 26% of leagues ANALYSIS: Remember when Joel Anthony was the unsuspected starting center of The Heatles back in the day? Well, that is Daniel Theis, only in Boston and much better. Theis has started in all games he's played except one (the first of the season), and […]

Buy, Sell, or Hold: Nemanja Bjelica and Eric Bledsoe

Trading your player when he is on a hot streak is a legitimate way to obtain better talent by the use of only your negotiating skills and player's forms. If you can combine that with a player who is ice-cold at the moment but is just about to turn things around, and you might end […]

DeMar DeRozan Plays Well Once Again In Win

San Antonio Spurs guard DeMar DeRozan finished with 20 points during the win over the returning Zion Williamson (knee) and the Pelicans. He also added five boards, one assist, and one steal. With his latest outing, the 30-year-old has now logged at least 20 points in 15 of his previous 16 games, while also averaging […]

Rudy Gay is Available Against Pelicans

San Antonio Spurs forward Rudy Gay (illness) is available for Wednesday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. He's missed each of the last three games with an illness. It's unlikely that Gay is facing any minutes restrictions on Thursday. Trey Lyles is expected to see less playing time with Gay back in the mix.

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for January 22nd (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 San Antonio Spurs vs New Orleans Pelicans The San Antonio Spurs and New Orleans Pelicans currently rank 13th […]

Rudy Gay is Probable on Wednesday

San Antonio Spurs forward Rudy Gay (illness) is listed as probable for Wednesday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. He's missed each of the last three games due to an illness. Fantasy owners will have a better idea after shootaround, but it sounds like Gay is going to be good to go for Wednesday. Trey […]

Rudy Gay Won't Play Versus Suns

San Antonio Spurs forward Rudy Gay (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Phoenix Suns. This marks the third game in a row that Gay has missed. There's a chance that he returns to the court for Wednesday's contest. The Spurs are expected to use a committee approach until Gay is back. […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (1/20/20): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

I hope everyone is having a nice extended weekend. As a result of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the league has 11 games scheduled, with the first game taking place at 2 p.m. (Eastern). On days like this, things can get tricky in regards to injuries, especially on FanDuel since the "late swap" option […]

LaMarcus Aldridge Provides A Full Line In Sunday's Win

San Antonio Spurs power forward/center LaMarcus Aldridge led his team with 21 points on Sunday in the 107-102 win over the Heat. Aldridge did a bit of everything as he nailed eight of 15 from the floor en route to 21 points and added four rebounds with three assists while drilling two triples to go […]