The Cut List - Who To Drop for Fantasy Basketball Week 21

What's up, RotoBallers! We are now in the home stretch of the season as some leagues already start their playoffs and others only have a couple of weeks left. Fantasy basketball playoffs can be a tricky time with teams resting some players that may already clinch a playoff berth soon and others could just get […]

Jonas Valanciunas Not Expected To Play On Friday

New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas (calf) is listed as doubtful for the team's contest on Friday against the Golden State Warriors. He's currently dealing with a calf contusion that kept him out of their last contest on Wednesday. Seeing as he's not expected to play for the second game in a row, Willy Hernangomez […]

Malcolm Brogdon Probable Against Brooklyn On Friday

Boston Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon (ankle) is expected to play on Friday against the Brooklyn Nets. He was dealing with right ankle soreness that seems like it has subsided enough for him to play. Fantasy managers should feel confident in Brogdon playing up to his normal abilities as a quality sixth man for one of […]

Josh Richardson Will Be Sidelined On Friday

New Orleans Pelicans guard Josh Richardson (personal) popped up on the injury report late on Friday afternoon and has been ruled out of the team's game against the Golden State Warriors. He'll be sidelined due to personal reasons, but this is just his second game missed since joining the team. Hopefully, this is just a […]

Caleb Martin Tagged As Questionable Against Knicks

Miami Heat forward Caleb Martin (ankle) has just been added to the injury report with left ankle discomfort and is tagged as questionable for Friday's contest against the New York Knicks. The Heat have another long list on the injury report, and Martin has already seen his fantasy value fall off after the addition of […]

De'Aaron Fox Trending Toward Playing On Friday

Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (wrist) participated in Friday's shootaround and seems to be on track to return on Friday against the Los Angeles Clippers. He's still officially listed as questionable at the moment, but his status is going in the right direction. If he does suit up, Davion Mitchell would likely head back to […]

Anfernee Simons Officially Ruled Out On Friday

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (ankle) has been downgraded from doubtful to out on Friday, which doesn't come as a big surprise. Hopefully, he doesn't have to sit out too long after injuring the same ankle he sprained before. For the time being, Cam Reddish will be the safest streaming option for any fantasy […]

Jakob Poeltl Posts Strong Performance In Losing Effort

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl continues to post big games and give the Toronto fans everything they've wanted in a center. Now, they just need the wins to follow suit. The 27-year-old posted 23 points, 13 rebounds, four assists, three steals, and two blocks while shooting 8-for-9 from the floor and 7-for-7 from the free-throw […]

Kyrie Irving Scores 40 Points In Win On Thursday

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving went off alongside Luka Doncic and took down the third-seeded Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night. The 30-year-old posted 40 points, four rebounds, six assists, and three steals on 15-for-22 shooting overall and 6-for-8 from beyond the arc. The dynamic duo of Doncic and Irving has worked pretty well so far […]

Luka Doncic Leads All Scorers In Win Over 76ers

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic enjoyed a huge offensive night alongside his new backcourt mate as he and Kyrie Irving combined for 82 points. The perennial MVP candidate finished the game with 42 points, 12 assists, four rebounds, and one steal while shooting 13-for-22 from the floor, 7-for-13 from three, and 9-for-11 from the line. […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Remains Sidelined On Friday

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (abdominal/health protocols) will sit out his fifth consecutive game due to both an abdominal strain and being in the health and safety protocols. Over the last couple of seasons, the Thunder seem to always play it on the safer side by either shutting Gilgeous-Alexander down or giving him plenty […]

Terrence Ross Listed As Questionable Against Chicago

Phoenix Suns guard Terrence Ross (toe) has been tagged as questionable for the team's game on Friday against the Chicago Bulls. He was forced to miss his first game, on Wednesday, since joining the team. The right toe soreness that he's experiencing seems to be severe enough to keep him from playing at least one […]

Jimmy Butler Officially Tagged As Questionable On Friday

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (knee) left the team's last contest on Wednesday against the Philadelphia 76ers to get treatment for his knee soreness. While this did come toward the end of a blowout game, the fact he actually had to leave wasn't a great sign. Now that he's received a questionable tag, it seems […]

Anfernee Simons Considered Doubtful On Friday

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (ankle) had to leave their last game after injuring the same ankle that he already sprained. After the game on Wednesday, Simons wasn't optimistic about his chances to play Friday, and the team made it official by listing him as doubtful. For any fantasy managers that need a fill-in, […]

Kevin Durant Scores 23 Points In First Game Back

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant played his first game in a Suns jersey on Wednesday and delivered a strong performance in a 105-91 victory over the Charlotte Hornets. The former Brooklyn Net ended the game with 23 points, six rebounds, two assists, and two blocks while shooting 10-for-15 overall and adding two threes. His return […]

Zach LaVine Catches Fire Against Detroit

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine led all scorers with a huge game to grab a win against their long-time rival Detroit Pistons. The 27-year-old finished the game with 41 points, one rebound, one steal, and one block while shooting 14-for-20 from the floor and 6-for-9 from three. For those in points leagues, this performance was […]

Kenrich Williams Undergoing Season-Ending Surgery

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (wrist) suffered a scapholunate ligament rupture in his left wrist during Tuesday's game against the Sacramento Kings. Unfortunately, that means he has to undergo surgery that will end his 2022-23 season. The 28-year-old averaged 8.0 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.0 assists across 22.8 minutes per game. With Williams sidelined […]

Stephen Curry Could Return As Early As Next Week

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (leg) could reportedly return during the team's road trip at some point next week. As reported by Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, there is optimism that the superstar sharpshooter could return to the floor after almost a month on the sidelines. He hasn't played since February 4, and the Warriors […]

Jimmy Butler's Status Up In The Air After Leaving Game Early

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (knee) exited the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday during the fourth quarter to receive treatment on his right knee. At the moment, it's being described as just right knee soreness and more news hasn't come out about it further. The Heat have had one of the most injured […]

Ben Simmons Ruled Out For Friday Versus Boston

Brooklyn Nets forward Ben Simmons (knee) was already ruled out for Friday's contest during the post-game media availability by head coach Jacque Vaughn. It looks like Simmons' knee soreness continues to be a bigger issue and will keep him out of a fifth consecutive game. In fantasy terms, this isn't too relative to most fantasy […]

D'Angelo Russell Says He Won't Play Friday

Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell (ankle) told reporters that he won't be playing in the team's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday. After going through a workout earlier in the week, the pain in his sprained ankle flared up. Right now, a tentative return date could be Sunday against the Golden State Warriors, […]

Anfernee Simons' Status Unclear After Injuring Ankle Again

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (ankle) was forced to exit the team's game on Wednesday night after aggravating the same ankle that he sprained before. During the post-game press conference, he was not very optimistic after he told reporters that he wouldn't bet on himself playing in Friday's game. He returned a lot earlier […]

Harrison Barnes Catches Fire Against Oklahoma City

Sacramento Kings forward Harrison Barnes cashed in a vintage scoring night on Tuesday as they took home a six-point win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. The UNC product posted 29 points, nine rebounds, three assists, and one block on 8-for-13 shooting from the floor, 4-for-5 from deep, and 9-for-10 from the line. The entire starting […]

Jamal Murray Drops 32 Points In Blowout Win

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray destroyed the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night as he was the only player on the team with more than 17 points during a 21-point win. The 26-year-old registered 32 points, four rebounds, six assists, and one steal over 32 minutes. He ended up shooting 12-for-18 from the floor and 5-for-10 […]

Anthony Davis Records Strong Stat Line In Loss

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis posted some big numbers on both sides of the ball on Tuesday night despite taking a 12-point loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. He ended the game with 28 points, 19 rebounds, and five blocks on 9-for-19 shooting overall and 10-for-13 from the line. Davis is going to be the […]

Ja Morant Notches Sixth Triple-Double Of The Season

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant collected his sixth triple-double of the season and the 10th of his career while coasting to an easy win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. The 23-year-old ended the game with 39 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists, and two steals while shooting 15-for-29 from the floor and 9-for-11 […]

Bradley Beal Sinks Atlanta With 37 Points

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal went off against the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night en route to a three-point win which kept them in the play-in race in the East. The 29-year-old posted 37 points, three rebounds, seven assists, and one steal on 17-for-30 shooting overall and 1-for-3 from deep. While he wasn't hitting shots […]

Mikal Bridges Posts Another Big Game Against Bucks

Brooklyn Nets forward Mikal Bridges continues to put up big games since he became one of the top options on his new team. During the team's blowout loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, he posted 31 points, two rebounds, five assists, and two steals while shooting 11-for-19 from the floor, 3-for-7 from three, and 6-for-7 from […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Posts Big Double-Double On Brooklyn

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo posted his 20th 30-point game of the season on Tuesday during a 118-104 win over the Brooklyn Nets. The former MVP registered 33 points, 15 rebounds, four assists, and one steal on 15-for-27 shooting overall and 1-for-2 from three. He put together that whole stat line while only playing 28 […]

Damian Lillard Scores 25 Points In Losing Effort

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard cooled off a little bit on Tuesday night while suffering an 18-point loss to the Golden State Warriors. The superstar out of Weber State finished the game with 25 points, three rebounds, seven assists, and three steals while shooting just 9-for-21 and 2-for-7 from beyond the arc. Since the […]