Bradley Beal Helps End Skid With 31 Points

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal helped get his team in the win column with a win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday. Beal finished with a game-high 31 points on 12-for-20 shooting, including seven assists, three rebounds, three three-pointers and a steal in 28 minutes without teammate Russell Westbrook (rest). This has become the norm […]

Russell Westbrook Will Rest Friday

Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook (rest) will not suit up for Friday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. This doesn't come as shocking news considering it's the second game of a back-to-back set. Head coach Scott Brooks hinted that this was likely coming, so expect the team to continue doing this going forward. Bradley Beal will […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/1/21): NBA DFS Lineups

Well, it appears as if we've earned an extra 1 at the end of our calendars. The NBA landscape has changed dramatically in the past 365 days, but through it all, there remains two hoops, a ball, and a league chock full of the world’s most talented basketball players.  For those adventurous enough to shake […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (1/1/21): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

The new year starts off strong with a 10-game slate filled with the league's top offenses. Apologies for the late-ness, but you can find me in the NBA Chat room all the way up until tip-off to make up for today's article. Both the Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks are heavy favorites to win, so […]

NBA DFS Prop Picks for Friday (1/1/21) - Monkey Knife Fight

With a 10-game slate Friday, props are bountiful. The Nets and Hawks will play for the second time this week to try and recreate offensive magic after combining for over 280 points last outing. While LeBron James looks to hold off DeMar DeRozan, Dejounte Murray, and potentially LaMarcus Aldridge, if he plays through a left […]

Russell Westbrook Produces Fourth Straight Triple-Double

Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook produced his fourth straight triple-double in a 133-130 loss to the Bulls. Westbrook has produced monster stats to start the year, though the struggles with shooting efficiency, as well as turnovers, have hurt his fantasy value. He's turned the ball over 5.7 times this year- for comparison, he averaged 5.4 […]

Thomas Bryant Scores Efficient 28 Points

Washington Wizards center Thomas Bryant put on a dominant performance in a 133-130 loss to Chicago. Bryant scored a season-high 28 points with three boards, three blocks, and a steal in 34 minutes- he was on fire to start the contest, having made his first nine field-goal attempts. Despite being in foul trouble in three […]

NBA DFS Premium Cheat Sheet for 12/31

  NBA DFS Premium Cheat Sheet for 12/31 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard   CORE PLAYS MARKED IN GREEN ABOVE Game of the Day Chicago Bulls at Washington Wizards For those of you playing an all day slate or single game slate, we will focus on what should be […]

Rui Hachimura Will Play Against Bulls

Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura (eye) is available for Thursday's contest against the Chicago Bulls. He has been away from the team with pink eye, but will make his season debut on Thursday. The Wizards are off to an 0-4 start, but Hachimura should give them a lift. Isaac Bonga will head to the bench […]

Russell Westbrook Records Third Triple-Double Of Season

It's been three games and three triple-doubles for Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook, who continues to post big stat lines in his new home, even as the Wizards fell to 0-4 on Tuesday. In Tuesday's loss to the Bulls, Westbrook was 9-for-17 from the floor, scoring 21 points and adding 15 rebounds and 11 assists. […]

Davis Bertans Set For Minutes Increase Tuesday

Washington Wizards small/power forward Davis Bertans has averaged just 19.7 minutes per game through his first three contests, but head coach Scott Brooks said that the sharpshooter will have his minutes allotment increased into the mid-20s for Tuesday's game versus the Bulls. Despite his minutes ceiling to this point, Bertans has still averaged 6.7 three-point […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (12/29/20): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Last week, the first Tuesday of the 2020-21 NBA season featured two games; the second? A massive serving of 10 games that is sure to cause option paralysis for some fantasy managers. As of Monday night, there was no game slated for a points total lower than 217, an indication of the high level of […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for 12/29 (Premium Content)

  NBA DFS Premium Cheat Sheet for 12/29 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard   CORE PLAYS MARKED IN GREEN ABOVE   Game of the Day Timberwolves (+10) @ Clippers (227.5 total) This is a very appealing game to attack in DFS for a variety of reasons. First and foremost […]

Fantasy Basketball Category Streamers - Week 2

And just like that, the first week of the 2020-2021 NBA season comes to an end. With the first week in the books, there will always be some overreactions to surprising performances like Terry Rozier's 42 points in the opener or the nine-point effort Damian Lillard had in their opener. Despite all that, in category […]

Raul Neto Shines In Spot Start On Sunday

Washington Wizards point guard Raul Neto commanded the offense early and often in the absence of Russell Westbrook (rest) Sunday. Neto posted a stat line of 22 points on 10-for-17 shooting to go along with five assists, four rebounds, three steals and two threes in 32 minutes. Managers should not rush to the wire for […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (12/27/20): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Happy Holidays, everyone. As we conclude the first week of the 2020-2021 NBA season, things have gone relatively smoothly outside of many of the Houston Rockets being forced to isolate. On Saturday, we were treated to some solid performances, with James Harden going off for over 73 fantasy points and Andre Drummond putting together an […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (12/27/20): NBA DFS Lineups

The NBA season continues with an excellent slate of nine games on Sunday. Were you aware that seven out of nine games have a 225 or more implied point total? This provides you with an abundance of players to choose from as you build lineups. Keep an eye on news surrounding Russell Westbrook. Head coach […]

Russell Westbrook Resting Second Night Of Back-To-Back

Washington Wizards point guard Russell Westbrook (rest) will not play Sunday night against the Orlando Magic. Westbrook will continue his trend of resting the second night of a back-to-back for the second straight season. This was to be expected with the quick turnaround and condensed season. With Westbrook out, Raul Neto will get the spot […]

Bradley Beal Finishes Saturday's Loss With 39 Points

Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal scored a game-high 39 points, but it wasn't enough against Orlando on Saturday, as the team dropped a home game 130-120. Beal did some great scoring throughout the contest, finishing with a 14-for-24 mark from the field with a 9-for-13 shooting line at the charity stripe. He added seven […]

Davis Bertans Remains On Minutes Restriction Saturday

Washington Wizards small/power forward Davis Bertans will once again see his minutes capped around the 18-20 mark during Saturday's game versus the Magic. Bertans was aggressive in his first game of the year, one in which he went 4-for-6 from behind the arc en route to a 14-point showing. The Wizards remain thin in the […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (12/26/20): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Happy Holidays, everyone. On Christmas, we had five games on the agenda, and while that can be enjoyable as we had hoops throughout the entire day, it can be challenging in terms of lineup construction. Fortunately, we are back to normal to some degree on Saturday as most of the slate kicks off at or […]

Fantasy Basketball 9-Cat Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 1

Well, the 2020-21 NBA season is here! After a shorter offseason than usual, (professional men's) basketball (in the United States) is back! And with that, we want to welcome you to our first waiver wire column of the year. Each week, I'll be highlighting players to target in 9-Cat leagues. Are you a fantasy manager […]

Russell Westbrook Has Triple-Double In Wizards Debut

Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook may have been in a new uniform, but the player looked the same. Westbrook tallied 21 points, 15 assists, and 11 rebounds on 41 percent shooting from the field as he donned the Washington uniform for the first time in a loss to Philadelphia. He became the first Wizards/Bullets player […]

Davis Bertans Faces Minutes Cap Wednesday

Washington Wizards small/power forward Davis Bertans will be limited to around 18-20 minutes during Wednesday's season opener versus the 76ers. With Rui Hachimura (illness) already ruled out in the frontcourt, Deni Avdija and Moritz Wagner figure to factor in behind Bertans. Having been utilized primarily as a bench ace for the Wizards last season, Bertans […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (12/23/20): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

The NBA season officially began Tuesday night with some marquee matchups, yet Wednesday offers the more exciting opportunity for daily fantasy players. The rest of the league is in action, with 13 games slated across the country. With 26 teams making their debuts, there is plenty of intrigue and uncertainty heading into the season. Free […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for December 23 (Premium Content)

NBA DFS Premium Cheat Sheet for 12/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard     CORE PLAYS MARKED IN GREEN ABOVE   The Best of the Rest Since we have 26 teams in action today, I wanted to give you more options than just the twelve players I could fit […]

Russell Westbrook Faces No Minutes Cap Wednesday

Washington Wizards point guard Russell Westbrook will be a full-go for Wednesday's game versus Philadelphia and will not face a minutes ceiling. Westbrook isn't scheduled to play in back-to-backs to begin the year, which is set to cloud his season-long fantasy appeal as soon as the first weekend. But for Opening Night, Westbrook will be […]

Rui Hachimura Sidelined At Least Three Weeks

Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura (eyes) will not be able to suit up for the season opener. In fact, Hachimura is going to be sidelined at least three weeks with conjunctivitis in both eyes. It's a shame to hear that since Hachimura was expected to have a big role in Washington. Deni Avdija and Troy […]

Top 200 Rankings: Fantasy Basketball Head-to-Head (9-Category)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! The NBA season is rapidly approaching, and here at RotoBaller HQ our awesome team of writers is cranking out lots of great preseason fantasy basketball analysis articles to get you ready for the season, including our 2020-2021 fantasy basketball rankings. For those of you getting ready to draft your teams, below you'll find […]

2020-21 Fantasy Basketball Draft Rankings: Guards

The fantasy basketball season is just around the corner, which means you're likely doing -- or soon will be doing -- fantasy drafts. And to do a draft, you need some solid rankings to use in your drafting! That's why we here at RotoBaller put out our 20-21 rankings last week. But what are rankings […]