Bradley Beal Continues To Score Effectively
Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal has been the biggest beneficiary of the team's loss of point guard John Wall, averaging 27.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 5.2 assists per game in the six games since Wall last played. Against the Sixers on Tuesday, Beal finished with 28 points on 11-for-18 shooting to go along with […]
RotoBaller NBA Recap: The Return of the Saunders Era
Flip Saunders is the greatest coach in Timberwolves history. He led the franchise to their first playoff berth in his first full season as head coach -- Kevin Garnett, Tom Gugliotta, and Stephon Marbury also helped -- brought them their first winning season, has the highest winning percentage among any Wolves head coach during their […]
Otto Porter Will Come Off The Bench Again
Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter will come off the bench once again in Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers, according to head coach Scott Brooks. It sounds like Porter will return to the starting five, but Brooks wants to see him play a little more without restrictions off the bench. Porter played well on Sunday […]
FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (1/8/19): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice
Tuesday night will feature eight games throughout the association. Keep an eye on Cory Joseph, Myles Turner, Dewayne Dedmon, Kevin Huerter, Devin Booker, and Jeremy Lamb, who are all in jeopardy of not playing for one reason or another. As far as Vegas goes, New York/Golden State and Charlotte/Los Angeles Clippers lead the slate with […]
Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Adds for Week 13
It's Week 13 and an excellent time to take a step back to look over your roster. Take advantage of injuries and be sure to dump any dead weight that is negatively impacting your team. Below are our recommended waiver wire pickups for Week 13 of the fantasy basketball season, for those looking to beef up their […]
Thomas Bryant Delivers In Shortened Workload
Washington Wizards center Thomas Bryant didn’t let the fact that he only logged 21 minutes Sunday versus the Oklahoma City Thunder slow him down, as he recorded 14 points and seven rebounds, while shooting 6-for-8 from the floor. The performance marks the eighth time in the last nine games that Bryant has finished in double […]
Bradley Beal Scores Team-High 25 Points In Win
Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal keyed his team to victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday, finishing with 25 points, six assists and five rebounds. Without John Wall for the remainder of the year, it will be Beal’s show in D.C. and he has shown a propensity for putting up monster stat lines […]
Otto Porter Drops 20 Points In Limited Minutes
Washington Wizards small/power forward Otto Porter was said to be capped in the mid-20s for minutes Sunday versus the Oklahoma City Thunder, but that didn’t stop him from delivering a 20-point performance on 7-for-17 shooting off the bench. Porter made sure to get his shots up, finishing 4-for-6 from deep, delivering his largest scoring outing […]
Thomas Bryant (C, WAS) - Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add In 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 54% of leagues ANALYSIS: Thomas Bryant hasn't seen the lion's share of floor-time out of the Washington Wizards front court this season, in fact, the 6-11 former Indiana Hoosier currently ranks just eleventh on the roster in terms of minutes per contest with 17.8 (though he technically […]
I Am Disappointed In A Lot Of You (Week 12 Waiver Wire Adds)
Every time I come back to write this article, I really look for some players with really low-ownership rates. It never fails that three or four of the guys that NEED to be owned are below 10%. Luckily, Derrick White has been just about picked up in most leagues, but he's still at 38% right […]
FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (1/6/19): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice
It is Sunday, and the association features seven games that are spread out throughout the day to help keep you entertained between NFL Wild Card play. In regards to Vegas, Charlotte/Phoenix, Washington/OKC, and Miami/Atlanta are each projected to have a combined score of over 222 points. However, the pace will favor the latter two contests […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/5/19): NBA DFS Lineups
An ideal seven-game slate is the perfect chance to rebound after a tough loss last night or to keep the momentum going into the weekend. Regardless of how you are feeling about yesterday, the light is shining today. It didn't take long to find the players I want anchoring my lineups tonight and while the […]
Tomas Satoransky Quiet On Offense
Washington Wizards guard Tomas Satoransky managed to score just eight points on a solid four of nine shooting in Friday's loss to the Miami Heat. Satoransky did manage to fill up the score sheet as he added five boards with three assists and a steal with just two turnovers in 33 minutes. There will be […]
Bradley Beal Records 33 Points In Friday's Loss
Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal continued his excellence play on Friday when he scored a team-high 33 points with seven assists and nine rebounds. Beal continued his high-volume shooting as he connected on 10 of 25 shots with four of those makes coming from three. Since John Wall has been ruled out for the remainder […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/4/19): NBA DFS Lineups
The 12th Friday of the NBA season is upon us. While 20 teams are in action, there are not too many marquee matchups. The most intriguing game on the docket appears to be the Trail Blazers at the Thunder. The Thunder (24-13) are second in the Western Conference, a game-and-a-half behind the conference-leading Nuggets, while the […]
Thomas Bryant Posts Double-Doubles In Consecutive Games
Washington Wizards center Thomas Bryant posted a double-double with 16 points along with 15 rebounds, two blocks, two steals, one steal in Wednesday's victory over the Hawks. The 21-year-old was 5-for-7 from the field and 6-for-6 from the free throw line. He posted a double-double in consecutive games for the first time in his career […]
Jeff Green Ties Season High With 22 Points
Washington Wizards small forward/power forward Jeff Green tied his season high with 22 points as he made seven of 13 shots from the field, including four of eight from beyond the arc, as well as all four of his free throws in Wednesday's victory over the Hawks. The four triples tied a season-best. It was […]
FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (1/3/19): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice
A three game slate means the options are limited and we need to be perfect with all our picks. Since stacking is guaranteed for small slates, make sure you distribute the wealth so you aren't banking on just one game. The Rockets and Warriors are pretty much guaranteed to engage in a shoot-out, giving Steph […]
Markieff Morris Could Be Out Until March
Washington Wizards forward Markieff Morris (neck) has been diagnosed with transient cervical neurapraxia and will be limited to non-contact work the next six weeks. Morris won't be able to resume contact work in practice until after the All-Star break. It's looking like Morris could be sidelined until March. Thomas Bryant is playing minutes in the […]
Bradley Beal Tallies A Game-High 24 Points
Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal scored 24 points on 9-for-20 shooting from the field and 3-for-7 on three-pointers in Wednesday's victory over the Hawks. The seventh-year pro added six rebounds, four assists, and two steals as well as three turnovers. He tallied 17 of his team-high 24 points in the second half, including 11 […]
RotoBaller NBA Recap: Gordon Hayward Shoots The Lights Out
This was just the second time in 12 Wednesday night games that two-thirds of the league was not in action. Last night also had to be one of the least dramatic midweek set of games of the season as five of the nine contests were decided by double-digits. Two of the four games that ended up […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/2/19): NBA DFS Lineups
Last night was a massive night in terms of DFS and fantasy basketball in general. Players posted huge stat lines, career-highs, and we even had Jusuf Nurkic post a rare 5x5. I could spend hours talking about yesterday's slate, but instead, let's look forward to the big games tonight. The Nets and the Pelicans will […]
FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (1/2/19): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice
We have a nine-game slate tonight, with fantastic options at each position, so you will be looking to jam some of these studs in your lineups. If you are rolling out multiple lineups tonight, you should be very excited with how many options there are, so look to diversify your player pool. In this article, […]
Otto Porter Will Play on Wednesday
Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter (knee) will play in Wednesday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. Porter has missed the last three weeks due to a right knee issue. Fantasy owners should expect Porter to be on a minutes limit for this one. Jeff Green is expected to lose some playing time with Porter returning.
Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Adds for Week 12
On behalf of RotoBaller, we wish everyone a Happy New Year. Looking into Week 12, the NBA was hit by the John Wall (heel) season-ending injury news on Saturday, so owners should be picking up Tomas Satoransky almost everywhere before they continue reading. It's never too early to explore trades to boost your team's chances, […]
Markieff Morris Will See Neck Specialist
Washington Wizards power forward/center Markieff Morris (neck) will see a specialist about his neck injury. The 29-year-old had been playing through pain in his neck and back since being elbowed by LeBron James on Dec. 16. He has sat out the previous two games. However, he is optimistic that he won't miss much more time. […]
FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (12/30/18): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice
The league features six games to help soften the blow of the NFL regular season coming to an end. Plenty of solid options to keep an eye on with not a lot of significant injuries to report. Look to gain an edge off of the Kings/Lakers shootout as that game is projected to be the […]
RotoBaller NBA Recap: Tomas Satoransky Should Be Owned In Standard Leagues
Welcome to the RotoBaller NBA Recap. In this feature, we highlight three fantasy basketball takeaways from last night's slate of NBA games. Saturday was a high-scoring affair that featured a handful of competitive contests and explosive fantasy performances. The Washington Wizards outlasted the Charlotte Hornets 130-126. Trevor Ariza led the way for Washington, scoring a […]
Tomas Satoransky Drops 20 Points In Home Victory
Washington Wizards shooting guard Tomas Satoransky posted 20 points in Saturday's 130-126 victory against the Charlotte Hornets. Satoransky, who is expected to see a huge bump in playing time and responsibilities with John Wall (heel) done for the season, finished with six assists, four rebounds and just one steal, hitting 6-for-11 from the field, 4-for-7 […]
John Wall Will Be Sidelined At Least Six Months
Washington Wizards point guard John Wall (heel) will undergo a debridement and repair of a Haglund's deformity and chronic Achilles' injury in his left heel. The procedure is expected to take place sometime next week and will have him on the shelf for six to eight months. He finishes the 2018-19 season with 20.7 points […]