Ian Mahinmi Scores 15 Points In Limited Minutes

Washington Wizards center Ian Mahinmi shot seven of 10 from the field to finish a win over Chicago with 15 points while also chipping in six rebounds in just 21 minutes of action. This was a much-needed performance for Mahinmi, who hadn't scored in double figures since Jan. 22, nine games ago. Thomas Bryant has […]

Rui Hachimura Scores 20 Points Versus Chicago

Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura was phenomenal in a win over the Bulls, posting 20 points, four rebounds, three assists, two steals and two blocks in just 31 minutes of action. For Hachimura, who shot seven of 12 from the field, this performance marked his first 20-point game since way back on Dec. 5. He's […]

Bradley Beal Drops 30 Points On The Bulls

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal scored 30 points in a win over Chicago to go with seven assists, four rebounds and three three-pointers. While shooting 12 of 23 from the field, this performance marked the 11th straight in which Beal has dropped at least 25 points, the longest streak of his career and the longest […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (2/11/20): NBA DFS Lineups

Welcome back to RotoBaller, your source for all things fantasy sports. Tonight we have a relatively small five-game main slate on DraftKings that locks at 7:00 PM. I love these "medium-sized" slates quite a bit when we get them and there a few really juicy games that stand out to me right off the bat. […]

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 17/18

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 […]

Rui Hachimura Picks Up Third Double-Double

Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura recorded his third double-double of the season on Sunday, finishing a 106-99 loss to Memphis with 12 points and a team-high 11 rebounds. The 22-year-old rookie shot 5-for-13 from the field and 1-for-2 from outside, adding one assist in 25 minutes of action. Hachimura missed a big chunk of the […]

Bradley Beal Finishes Sunday's Loss With 26 Points

Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal shot 10-for-25 from the field and finished with 26 points in Sunday's loss to Memphis. The Wizards leader managed to make only one of his six outside shots and even had a difficult time at the line with a 5-for-7 record. Beal added four rebounds, three assists, and two […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for February 9th (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 Memphis Grizzlies vs Washington Wizards The Memphis Grizzlies and Washington Wizards rank fifth and seventh in the NBA […]

FanDuel NBA Lineup Picks (2/9/20): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

With the All-Star break right around the corner, we have six games on Fanduel's "main slate," beginning at 6 p.m. (eastern). After some moves were made before the trade deadline, minutes have opened up throughout the league. As a result, we will start to get some reliable performances from players who may not have been […]

Draftkings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (2/9/20): NBA DFS Lineups

With the NFL season officially over, we now move into the bulk of the NBA schedule and therefore we are going to get some really solid Sunday slates of NBA DFS action. Today we have a six-game main slate on Draftkings that locks at 6:00 PM. There are two games that are going to really […]

Davis Bertans Comes Close To Second Double-Double

Washington Wizards forward Davis Bertans was close to his second double-double of the season on Friday, notching 20 points and eight rebounds in a win over Dallas. He demonstrated some superb three-point shooting, going 5-for-9 from behind the arc and he shot 6-for-12 overall from the floor. Bertans also had three assists in 31 minutes […]

Ish Smith Has All-Around Performance As Starter

Washington Wizards point guard Ish Smith had a good game as a starter on Friday against Dallas, finishing a 119-118 win with 14 points, six rebounds, six assists, one steal, and one block. He made both of his attempts from deep and shot 6-for-11 overall from the field. Smith was promoted to the starting unit […]

Bradley Beal Sinks Game-Winner, Scores 29 Points

Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal made a last-second layup on Friday to help the team to a 119-118 victory over Dallas. The Wizards leader finished with a game-high 29 points on 11-for-28 shooting. He shot 3-for-10 from downtown, adding eight assists, five rebounds, and one steal. Beal had a run of seven consecutive 30-point […]

John Wall is Not Expected to Play This Season

Washington Wizards guard John Wall (Achilles) is expected to miss the rest of the 2019-2020 season, according to general manager Tommy Sheppard. He had surgery on his ruptured Achilles tendon last year in February. It was unlikely that Wall was going to play this season, but there was some hope. The Wizards have decided to […]

Isaiah Thomas Gets Waived by Clippers

Los Angeles Clippers guard Isaiah Thomas will be waived by the organization shortly after he was acquired in a three-team trade. The Clippers have Patrick Beverley, Landry Shamet, and Lou Williams, so it appears Thomas would've been lost in the shuffle. Thomas will likely sign with a contending team. Fantasy owners should keep their eyes […]

Jordan McRae Acquired by Nuggets

Washington Wizards guard Jordan McRae has been acquired by the Denver Nuggets in exchange for guard Shabazz Napier. This is a solid move for Denver, but it's going to hurt McRae's fantasy value. He saw plenty of chances with the tanking Wizards, but will fight for his time off the bench in Denver. McRae could […]

Fantasy Basketball Rotation Watch: Playing Time Updates For Week 16

Welcome to Rotation Watch! Each week this article will break down who is gaining and who is losing minutes around the NBA. Fantasy managers want the players that are getting the opportunity to shine, not the ones who are sitting on the bench and watching from the sidelines. The NBA Trade Deadline is Feb. 4th. […]

Fantasy Basketball - Dynasty Rundown for Week 16

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, […]

Thomas Bryant is Sidelined Again

Washington Wizards center Thomas Bryant suffered a setback and is going to miss at least the next few games, according to head coach Scott Brooks. He was beginning to ramping up his playing time, but suffered a setback with the stress reaction in his right foot. The All-Star break is quickly approaching, so it wouldn't […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (2/4/20): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Welcome to NBA Tuesday night. We have just four games on the board with a ton of different options to pay up for. We're looking at Russell Westbrook 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 […]

Davis Bertans Splashes Five Triples En Route To 19-Point Outing

Washington Wizards small/power forward Davis Bertans may have been battling neck stiffness leading into Monday’s defeat to the Golden State Warriors, but he showed little ill effects of it on the hardwood. Bertans finished an efficient 6-for-9 from the floor overall, including 5-for-7 from long range, marking his most makes from deep in an outing […]

Bradley Beal Continues Scoring Excellence With 43-Point Outing

It appears that keeping Washington Wizards shooting guard/small forward Bradley Beal off of the All-Star roster lit a fire under him that has unleashed a scoring barrage on the rest of the league. Beal dropped 43 points on the Golden State Warriors during Monday’s defeat, marking the seventh time this season that he has reached […]

Davis Bertans Cleared To Play In Monday’s Contest

Washington Wizards small/power forward Davis Bertans will take the floor for Monday’s game versus the Golden State Warriors despite battling through neck stiffness. Bertans has taken on a role with the team’s second unit since returning from injury over three weeks ago and has remained aggressive from long range, firing up an average of 7.9 […]

Moritz Wagner is Back for Monday's Contest

Washington Wizards center Moritz Wagner (ankle) is available for Monday's game against the Golden State Warriors. He suffered a left ankle sprain and was sidelined five weeks because of the injury. Rui Hachimura (groin) is back in the rotation as well, but Davis Bertans (neck) is listed as questionable for Monday. It's unclear if Wagner […]

Rui Hachimura Will Return on Monday

Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura (groin) is available for Monday's game against the Golden State Warriors. He's been getting closer lately and the Wizards feel that Hachimura is ready to get back on the court. He'll only be allowed to play around 15-20 minutes in this game as the Wizards ease him back into action. […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (2/3/20): NBA DFS Lineups

With the NFL tying a knot around its season Sunday night and MLB still weeks away from kicking off Spring Training play, the NBA enters its blissful period as king of the pro sports world. In addition to stars reuniting against their former teams -- Kawhi Leonard vs. San Antonio, Jimmy Butler vs. Philadelphia -- […]

NBA DFS Prop Picks for Saturday (2/3/19) - Monkey Knife Fight

The NBA offers a 10-game schedule Monday night, which means tons of opportunities to play props and win with Monkey Knife Fight. Some players are riding hot streaks right now. Damian Lillard is an obvious one but he’s not playing tonight. Bradley Beal, on the other hand. He’s been tearing it up lately and a […]

Davis Bertans Could Sit Out on Monday

Washington Wizards forward Davis Bertans (neck) is listed as a game-time decision for Monday's game against the Golden State Warriors. Moritz Wagner (ankle) and Rui Hachimura (groin) are expected to both be back on the court for this game. The Wizards might play it safe and let Bertans sit out since Wagner and Hachimura are […]

Fantasy Basketball Week In Review: Week 15

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 […]

Thomas Bryant Records Double-Double As Reserve

Washington Wizards power forward/center Thomas Bryant remained in the second unit for Saturday’s win over the Brooklyn Nets and was able to log a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds across his 25 minutes. Irrespective of his placement in the starting five, Bryant has proven that he is well on his way to returning […]