Trust or Tank: NBA Teams to Target or Avoid for Fantasy Basketball Playoffs (2026)

In your best Mugatu voice, say it with me: "Tanking, it's so hot right now!" Take a stroll through NBA X, and there's far more conversation about the teams that aren't trying to win, compared to the teams atop the standings. The 2026 NBA Draft is generational, with at least three (or four or five, […]

Dynasty Fantasy Football Sells: Five Pending Free Agents To Trade Away

The NFL offseason is coming, and sometimes, your dynasty roster could use a little addition by subtraction. Pending free agents have the opportunity to secure a new contract and switch teams. But the fantasy production isn't always greener on the other side, We've been publishing dynasty fantasy football articles non-stop, including trade candidates, rookie mock […]

Jeremy Sochan, Spurs Parting Ways

The San Antonio Spurs are releasing fourth-year forward Jeremy Sochan, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The 22-year-old had completely fallen out of San Antonio's rotation this season, averaging just over four points per game, despite averaging double-digits in his first three years. Charania notes that the Spurs attempted to find a trade for Sochan before […]

OG Anunoby To Miss Fourth Game With Toe Ailment

New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (toe) will sit out the team's final game before the NBA All-Star break on Wednesday night against the Philadelphia 76ers. This will be the fourth consecutive game that Anunoby has been sidelined. Veteran Landry Shamet has been starting in Anunoby's place the last two games, scoring three and 17 […]

Pascal Siakam, Andrew Nembhard, Aaron Nesmith All Sitting for Indiana

The Indiana Pacers are sitting a handful of rotation players on Wednesday night against the Brooklyn Nets. Starters Pascal Siakam (hamstring), Andrew Nembhard (injury management), and Aaron Nesmith (back) have all been ruled out. Reserve guard T.J. McConnell (hamstring) also won't play. Center Micah Potter (ankle) and forward Jarace Walker (illness) are questionable. The lengthy […]

Kyshawn George Sheds Questionable Tag, Will Play Against Cavaliers

Washington Wizards guard/forward Kyshawn George (ankle) is off the injury report and will play Wednesday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 22-year-old sprained his ankle in the third quarter of Washington's last game versus the Miami Heat and did not return. George is enjoying a much-improved second professional season, although his play has slipped lately. […]

Moussa Diabate Will Miss Two Games Due to Suspension

Charlotte Hornets center Moussa Diabate won't play Wednesday night against the Atlanta Hawks or against the Houston Rockets after the All-Star break due to a two-game suspension. Diabate was partially responsible for starting a scuffle with Detroit center Jalen Duren, which escalated into a brawl. Duren, Isaiah Stewart, and Miles Bridges were all tagged with […]

Miles Bridges to Serve Four-Game Suspension For Monday Night Fight

The NBA has suspended Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges for four games, following a brawl in Monday night's matchup between the Hornets and Pistons. Bridges threw punches at Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart before his ejection. The two Pistons and Charlotte center Moussa Diabate (two games) also picked up suspensions. Grant Williams should pick up […]

Jalen Duren Picks Up Two-Game Suspension

Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren has been suspended for two games for his role in a brawl between the Pistons and Hornets on Monday. Duren was part of the initial scuffle between the two teams, which spread into a widespread fight. Charlotte's Moussa Diabate (two games), Miles Bridges (four), and Detroit's Isaiah Stewart (seven) also […]

Isaiah Stewart Hit With Lengthy Suspension

Detroit Pistons forward Isaiah Stewart will begin serving a seven-game suspension on Wednesday night when his team visits the Toronto Raptors. Stewart was ejected from Monday's game after leaving the bench area during a brawl. He threw multiple punches at Hornets forward Miles Bridges. who will also be suspended for four games. Detroit center Jalen […]

Dynasty Fantasy Football Buys: Five Pending Free Agents To Trade For

The NFL offseason is coming. However, there's no offseason in dynasty fantasy football -- and we've been publishing dynasty fantasy football articles non-stop including trade candidates, rookie mock drafts, constantly-updated dynasty rankings and more. In fact, this is the favorite time of the year for many dynasty managers. It's time to put on the GM […]

James Harden Expected to Make Cleveland Debut on Saturday

Newly-acquired Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden is expected to make his debut with his new team on Saturday, according to NBA Insider Chris Haynes. The Cavaliers face Harden's former team, the Clippers, on Wednesday, and then don't play again until Saturday night in Sacramento, giving Cleveland plenty of time to acclimate their new point guard. […]

Josh Hart Ruled Out Wednesday Due to Ankle Injury

New York Knicks forward Josh Hart (ankle) won't play Wednesday night against the Denver Nuggets. Hart rolled his ankle during the third quarter of New York's blowout win over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday, setting up his absence tonight. Guard Miles McBride (ankle) will also sit out. Mohamed Diawara, who was also questionable with an […]

Bobby Portis Out With Hip Contusion

Milwaukee Bucks power forward Bobby Portis (hip) won't play on Wednesday night when his team hosts the New Orleans Pelicans. This will be the first game that Portis has missed this season, and it comes just a day before the NBA's trade deadline. With Milwaukee struggling and rumored to be considering trades for All-NBA forward […]

Ivica Zubac Unavailable on Wednesday

Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac (personal) won't be with the team on Wednesday night when the team hosts the Cleveland Cavaliers. Near the trade deadline, a personal tag raises some red flags about a potential deal. Zubac fantasy managers and Clippers fans need not worry, however. The 28-year-old and his wife had a newborn […]

Jock Landale Redirected to Atlanta in New Trade

Center Jock Landale is on the move again, now being traded to the Atlanta Hawks, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Landale was traded from Memphis to Utah just a day ago as part of the larger Jaren Jackson Jr. deal. The trade clears up a logjam in Utah's frontcourt and allows Landale to be part […]

Lonzo Ball Traded to Utah, Expected to be Waived

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Lonzo Ball is being traded to the Utah Jazz at the NBA's trade deadline, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The Cavaliers are also sending two second-round picks to the Jazz as part of the deal. Ball, however, isn't expected to play a game for his new team. Charania notes that Utah is […]

Chris Paul Traded to Toronto, Will Not Play For Team

Veteran guard Chris Paul is being traded to the Toronto Raptors in a three-team deal, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Paul, however, won't be required to report to the team, and the Raptors will explore further trade scenarios. The Raptors escape the luxury tax by sending Ochai Agbaji and a second-round pick to the Nets […]

Coby White Sent to Charlotte in Trade

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White is being moved east to the Charlotte Hornets, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Mike Conley Jr. will also be traded to Charlotte for Collin Sexton, Ousmane Dieng, and three second-round picks. The score-first point guard will operate similarly to the man he was traded for, Sexton, and should be a […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Out Until at Least the All-Star Break

Oklahoma City guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (abdomen) will miss at least five games with an abdominal strain, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The report states that the reigning MVP will be reevaluated after the All-Star break, so his absence could extend further into February. SGA suffered the injury Tuesday night in the blowout win over the […]

Jared McCain Moving From Philadelphia to Oklahoma City

Second-year guard Jared McCain is on the move just before the NBA trade deadline, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The Oklahoma City Thunder used four picks (one first and three seconds) from its war chest to acquire the shooting guard. McCain's numbers have dipped compared to his 23 games in his rookie season. Shooting 37 […]

Khris Middleton Landing in Dallas

34-year-old small forward Khris Middleton is being dealt to the Dallas Mavericks as part of the larger Anthony Davis trade, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Now in the twilight of his career, Middleton won't be much more than a rotational piece behind Cooper Flagg, P.J. Washington, and Naji Marshall on his new team. Middleton averaged […]

Anthony Davis Traded to the Wizards

Five-time All-Pro forward Anthony Davis is being traded to the Washington Wizards, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The deal comes just over a year after he was sent to the Mavericks as part of the Luka Doncic trade. The Wizards will also acquire guards Jaden Hardy, D'Angelo Russell, and Dante Exum. The Mavericks, in return, […]

Deni Avdija Continues to Miss Time With Back Injury

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (back) will miss his second straight game Tuesday night while he continues to manage a back injury. This will also be his fourth contest on the sidelines in the last six games. Jerami Grant was in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Cleveland Cavaliers, with Avdija and Jrue […]

Joel Embiid Sitting Out Second Game of a Back-To-Back

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (injury management) won't suit up Tuesday night when his team continues its West Coast trip with a matchup against the Warriors. His absence follows a season-long trend of sitting out one game of a back-to-back. Although injury management will cost him this game, Embiid has seen a boost in his […]

Vince Williams Jr. Sent to Utah

Memphis Grizzlies guard Vince Williams Jr. is being traded to the Utah Jazz, according to ESPN's Shams Charania, as part of the larger deal for Jaren Jackson Jr. Williams will move west along with Jackson, John Konchar, and Jock Landale in exchange for Walter Clayton Jr., Kyle Anderson, Taylor Hendricks, Georges Niang, and three first-round […]

Taylor Hendricks Dealt to Memphis

Third-year forward Taylor Hendricks is being traded from the Utah Jazz to the Memphis Grizzlies, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Hendricks is one of the seven assets moving to Memphis, alongside Walter Clayton Jr., Kyle Anderson, Georges Niang, and three future first-round picks forJaren Jackson Jr., John Konchar, Jock Landale, and Vince Williams Jr. Although […]

Jock Landale Moving From Memphis to Utah

Memphis Grizzlies center Jock Landale will soon be a member of the Utah Jazz, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The 30-year-old is part of the trade that will send Jaren Jackson Jr., John Konchar, and Vince Williams Jr. to Utah for Walter Clayton Jr., Kyle Anderson, Taylor Hendricks, Georges Niang, and three first-round picks. Landale […]

Jaren Jackson Jr. Traded to Utah

Two-time All-Star power forward Jaren Jackson Jr. is on the move. According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Grizzlies and Jazz have agreed to a trade that sends Jackson to Utah, along with John Konchar, Jock Landale, and Vince Williams Jr., for Walter Clayton Jr., Kyle Anderson, Taylor Hendricks, Georges Niang, and three first-round picks. Jackson […]

Divisional Round Fantasy Football Busts? Players Who May Disappoint (2025-2026)

Defense wins championships. Some of the league's best defensive units are still alive in the playoffs, creating tough matchups for our favorite DFS options. Below, we sort through the stats and find five fantasy football busts, or players who may disappoint, for the Divisional round of the 2025-2026 NFL season. Good luck, RotoBallers!Featured Promo: Looking […]