Karl-Anthony Towns Suspended Two Games

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (suspension) will miss the next two games after his on-court fight with Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid. Two games does not sound as bad as it could have been given the nature of the fight. Either way, Towns will not play until Wednesday, November 6th against the Memphis Grizzlies. In […]

Joel Embiid Suspended Two Games

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (suspension) will miss the next two games after his altercation with Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns. This could have been a lot worse as it seemed Embiid was the aggressor and there were photo evidence of him trying to eye gouge Towns. Regardless, Embiid will not play until Wednesday, November […]

Myles Turner Questionable To Return With Ankle Sprain

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (ankle) is questionable to return Wednesday night against the Brooklyn Nets. Turner went down in a non-contact situation, so an ankle sprain seems to be the best-case scenario right now. Domantas Sabonis will see an increase in minutes at center if Turner misses time. Another name to watch would be […]

Wendell Carter Jr. Will Play Through Eye Injury

Chicago Bulls center Wendell Carter Jr. (eye) will play and start Wednesday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Carter woke up with an eye infection and was questionable entering the contest. However, Carter feels good enough to play and should not be limited. It is just a speculation, but the infection could come into play with […]

Kyle Kuzma Set To Debut Friday

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma (foot) is on track to make his season debut Friday against the Dallas Mavericks. Kuzma is recovering from a stress fracture is his left foot and will be eased back into the rotation. Kuzma will likely have a limited bench role and take minutes away from Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Troy […]

Steven Adams Ruled Out Wednesday

Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (knee) will not play Wednesday against the Portland Trail Blazers. Adams suffered a left knee contusion against the Houston Rockets and did not return to the game. Adams is still feeling discomfort and will likely be replaced by Nerlens Noel in the starting lineup. Noel is a cheap, value […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (10/30/19): NBA DFS Lineups

Wednesday features yet another 11-game slate with absolutely no teams on the second half of a back-to-back. The only team entering a back-to-back is the Los Angeles Clippers so be weary of any veterans, including Kawhi Leonard, of being rested in either game. There are a ton of options here in this busy slate. Let's […]

Anthony Davis Suiting Up Tuesday Night

In a surprise report, Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (shoulder) became a late game-time decision Tuesday night against the Memphis Grizzlies. There were no earlier reports of the shoulder injury, but the Lakers said Davis will play in the contest. This is most likely soreness and not a serious injury, but with Davis's injury […]

Trae Young Helped To Locker Room Tuesday

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (ankle) had to be helped to locker room in the second quarter of Tuesday's contest against the Miami Heat. Young was in noticeable pain could not put any weight on his lower right leg. We can assume Young will not return Tuesday and we should have more information after […]

Dwight Powell Will Be Available Against Denver

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Dwight Powell (hamstring) will be available Tuesday night against the Denver Nuggets. Powell was originally questionable, but was upgraded to probable and will now be able to make his season debut. Due to the nature of hamstring injuries and the multiple missed games to start the season, Powell will most likely have […]

Evan Turner Ruled Out Tuesday Night

Atlanta Hawks guard Evan Turner (Achilles) will not play Tuesday against the Miami Heat. Turner was doubtful coming into the contest, so this should come with no surprise. Deandre Bembry will likely pick up extra bench minutes. Cam Reddish and Kevin Huerter should also get a boost in value, but both are currently on minutes […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (10/29/19): NBA DFS Lineups

After a long 11-game slate from Monday, we are back with a short, three-game slate for Tuesday night. Of the six teams playing, the Miami Heat, Atlanta Hawks and Denver Nuggets are all ranked top-10 in the league defensively. We may be in store for a few close games tonight. In this article, I will […]

Joel Embiid Will Play And Start In Atlanta

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (ankle) went through warm ups and will "give it a go" Monday night against the Atlanta Hawks. Embiid was a game-time decision after missing Saturday's game with an ankle injury. There are no reports of any limitations, so it is likely Embiid resumes his normal workload. With Embiid's return, Matisse […]

Derrick Favors Late Scratch Monday

New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Derrick Favors (knee) has been ruled out Monday night against the Golden State Warriors. This was a surprise as there were no injury designations before being ruled out. However, the Pelicans PR team is calling this "knee soreness". Hopefully this is not serious, but given the injury history of Favors, owners […]

Jrue Holiday Remains Out Monday

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday (knee) will not play Monday night against the Golden State Warriors. Holiday will miss his second straight game with a knee injury and remains day-to-day. In Holiday's absence, Josh Hart should continue to start. Hart scored 23 points on 8-for-17 shooting as a starter Saturday night.

Joel Embiid Game-Time Decision Against Atlanta

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (ankle) is a game-time decision Monday night against the Atlanta Hawks. Embiid missed Saturday night's contest, but was able to go through shootaround Monday morning. Team officials noted Embiid will go through warmups before Monday's game in order to determine his status. If Embiid is unable to go, Matisse Thybulle […]

Rajon Rondo Remains Out Friday

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Rajon Rondo (calf) will miss his second straight game Friday night against the Utah Jazz. Rondo looked good in practice, but will remain out with calf soreness. With Rondo out, Avery Bradley will remain in the starting lineup while Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Quinn Cook will get more run of the […]

Mitchell Robinson Will Start Friday In Brooklyn

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (ankle) will make his season debut and enter the starting lineup Friday night against the Brooklyn Nets. Robinson missed the season opener Wednesday due to an ankle injury. However, he was able to practice with no setbacks this week and seemed to be fully recovered. Robinson's return will push […]

Bojan Bogdanovic Will Not Play Friday Night

Utah Jazz guard/forward Bojan Bogdanovic (ankle) has been ruled out Friday night against the Los Angeles Lakers. Bogdanovic suffered a left ankle sprain in Wednesday's season opener and will be unable to suit up in Los Angeles. With Bogdanovic ruled out, head coach Quin Snyder has room to play with the starting lineup. Joe Ingles […]

Markieff Morris Will Play Thursday

Detroit Pistons forward Markieff Morris (back) will play Thursday night against the Atlanta Hawks. Morris was originally questionable to play in the contest with back pain, but he will fight through the minor injury. Morris will likely pick up another start with Blake Griffin (knee, hamstring) sidelined. Morris had a quiet Pistons debut and will […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (10/23/19): NBA DFS Lineups

After an exciting opening night, we are hitting the ground running with an 11-game slate Wednesday night. This is opening night for most of the league so keep an eye out for players who could thrive in their new roles. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy basketball lineup picks […]

Rajon Rondo Out Tuesday Night As Expected

Updating a previous report, Los Angeles Lakers point guard Rajon Rondo (calf) has officially been ruled out Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Clippers. Rondo was originally questionable with a sore calf before being downgraded to doubtful then ruled out. Avery Bradley will get the start while LeBron James will likely act as a point […]

Rajon Rondo Will Likely Miss Season Opener

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Rajon Rondo (calf) is unlikely to play Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Clippers. Rondo was originally questionable to play but has been downgraded to doubtful. Avery Bradley is listed as the starter while Alex Caruso and Quinn Cook will pick up more minutes off the bench. Bradley has the […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (10/22/19): NBA DFS Lineups

The NBA is officially back RotoBallers! To kick off the 2019-20 season, we are looking at a two-game Tuesday night slate. This includes the reigning champs as well as two title contenders in a battle for Los Angeles. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for DraftKings […]

RotoBaller's Fantasy Basketball Mock Draft: Round-By-Round Recap

The most important part of fantasy sports is arguably the part where you draft players. With the NBA season right around the corner, RotoBaller's team of NBA writers got together and got down to business with our annual mock draft.  Twelve writers went through a slow mock draft through Fantrax. Let’s dive into the results!Upgrade To […]

Marquese Chriss Agrees To Deal With Warriors

Former first-round draft pick Marquese Chriss has reached a one-year agreement with the Golden State Warriors. Chriss has mostly been a disappointment since being drafted by the Phoenix Suns in 2016 and will really have to stand out in order to make the Golden State roster. Chriss comes into the season behind Draymond Green, Willie […]

Kevin Durant Expected To Miss Entire Season

Newly acquired Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (Achilles) will not be playing this season, according to general manager Sean Marks. Durant tore his Achilles in the NBA Finals last year, but was rumored to make a possible return to the court at some point this upcoming season. Marks shot down this possibility, stating Durant would […]

Thomas Robinson Posts All-Around Line Against Grizzlies

San Antonio Spurs forward Thomas Robinson showed glimpses of his past self Tuesday night against the Memphis Grizzlies. Robinson finished with 14 points on 6-for-8 shooting, seven rebounds and four assists in just 19 minutes. Although mostly forgotten, Robinson has several years of NBA experience under his belt, but has not played since the 2016-17 […]

Josh Magette Dishes 10 Assists Tuesday

San Antonio Spurs point guard Josh Magette was a floor general in Tuesday's Summer League win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Magette dished out 10 assists and contributed three steals in 26 minutes. Despite the crisp passes, Magette was abysmal in the shooting department. Magette could not hit a single shot, going 0-for-10, but was able […]

Keldon Johnson Drops 29 Points Tuesday Night

San Antonio Spurs guard Keldon Johnson was much more aggressive in his second Summer League game Tuesday night against the Memphis Grizzlies. Johnson lead all scorers with 29 points on 10-for-17 shooting while adding seven rebounds, three three-pointers, three steals and a block in 25 minutes. The absence of Lonnie Walker IV allowed Johnson to […]