Damian Lillard Out Thursday

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (abdominal) will miss his first game of the season on Thursday against the 76ers with an abdominal strain. It's a big loss for Portland in their attempt to win this basketball game and a huge loss for fantasy managers. Anfernee Simons will likely start at the point, but he's […]

Derrick Jones Jr. Ruled Out For Thursday

Portland Trail Blazers forward Derrick Jones Jr. (foot) won't play Thursday against the Philadelphia 76ers. With guard Damian Lillard (abdominal) also out, the Trail Blazers could be in a bit of a rough spot Thursday night. Expect to see an increase in work for Rodney Hood and Carmelo Anthony, who both become intriguing DFS plays. […]

The Fantasy Basketball Drop List: Week 7

Every fantasy sports site is filled with articles about which players you need to pick up, but what about the guys you need to be dropping in order to fit those new players into your lineup? Have no fear -- RotoBaller is here is tell you who you need to be dropping when you make […]

Harrison Barnes With Strong Scoring Night

Sacramento Kings forward Harrison Barnes scored 24 points on 7-for-17 shooting in Wednesday's game against the Boston Celtics. In addition, he grabbed five rebounds and dished out six assists. Barnes struggled from deep, going just 1-for-7 from three and also blocked one shot. He'll face the Nuggets on Saturday, who allow opponents to shoot the […]

De'Aaron Fox Has Big Game Against Celtics

Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox scored 26 points on 9-for-17 shooting in Wednesday's win against the Boston Celtics. He added in 11 assists as well while shooting 3-for-10 from three. In addition, Fox grabbed one rebound and recorded two steals. On Saturday, he'll face the Denver Nuggets, who allow the 14th-most points and third-most assists […]

Tristan Thompson With Double-Double In Loss To Kings

Boston Celtics forward/center Tristan Thompson scored 17 points on 7-for-9 shooting in Wednesday's game against the Sacramento Kings. In addition, he grabbed 10 rebounds. He'll play the Clippers on Friday, who allow opponents to grab the second-fewest rebounds in the NBA while shooting the ninth-highest percentage from two-point range. Bit of a mixed bag in […]

Jakob Poeltl Plays Well In Start Against Minnesota

San Antonio Spurs center Jakob Poeltl scored 19 points on 9-for-10 shooting in Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. In addition, he grabbed eight rebounds and blocked four shots. Poeltl also posted one assist and one steal. He'll play the Rockets on Saturday, who allow opponents to grab the fifth-most rebounds in the NBA while […]

DeMar DeRozan With Big Game Against Minnesota

San Antonio Spurs guard/forward DeMar DeRozan scored 30 points on 10-for-19 shooting in Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He added in six assists as well as eight rebounds. DeRozan was 10-for-11 from the free-throw line. On Saturday, he'll face the Houston Rockets, who allow the ninth-fewest points and fewest assists per game in the […]

Malik Beasley With 29 Points In Loss To Spurs

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Malik Beasley scored 29 points on 12-for-18 shooting in Wednesday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. In addition, he grabbed six rebounds and dished out one assist. Beasley was 4-for-8 from three and also posted a steal. He'll face the Thunder on Friday, who allow opponents to make the 10th-most threes per […]

Kenrich Williams With Big Game Wednesday

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams scored 19 points on 7-for-8 shooting in Wednesday's game against the Houston Rockets. In addition, he grabbed six rebounds and dished out two assists. Williams was 3-for-3 from three. This uptick in production and minutes was largely due to Luguentz Dort exiting with a knee injury. Williams could be […]

Darius Bazley With Double-Double Against Rockets

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Darius Bazley scored 18 points on 6-for-13 shooting in Wednesday's game against the Houston Rockets. In addition, he grabbed 12 rebounds and dished out two assists. Bazley was 2-for-6 from three and also posted two blocks. He'll face the Timberwolves on Friday, who allow opponents to score the sixth-most points per […]

Eric Gordon The Leading Scorer In Loss To OKC

Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon scored 22 points on 8-for-15 shooting in Wednesday's game against the Thunder. In addition, he grabbed three rebounds and dished out four assists. Gordon was 3-for-9 from three and also posted two steals. He'll face the Grizzlies on Thursday, who allow opponents to shoot the 13th-highest percentage from three and […]

Steven Adams Available Wednesday

New Orleans Pelicans center Steven Adams (calf) is available to play Wednesday against the Phoenix Suns. Adams was out for his team's last game, with Jaxson Hayes getting the start but Willy Hernangomez benefitting the most. Adams should slide back into the starting five, though Hernangomez will likely see an increase in work in Adams' […]

Luguentz Dort Heads To Locker Room Wednesday

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Luguentz Dort has gone back to the locker room during Wednesday's game against the Houston Rockets. There's been no word yet about what the potential injury is, but if Dort misses time, the Thunder will have to look to replace his 28.8 minutes per game with someone like Kenrich Williams or […]

Abdel Nader Available Wednesday

Phoenix Suns forward Abdel Nader (ankle) is listed as available to play on Wednesday against the Pelicans. Nader missed the last game but has posted solid numbers in seven games this season. He's averaging 8.1 points and 3.6 rebounds per game while shooting 43.8 percent from deep. Nader has some appeal as a DFS value […]

Devin Booker Available Wednesday

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (hamstring) is listed as available to play Wednesday against the New Orleans Pelicans. Not surprising, as Booker had been listed as probable ahead of the game. Booker missed four games in a row before returning Monday, when he scored 24 points against Dallas. While there may be some concerns that […]

Steven Adams A Game-Time Decision Wednesday

New Orleans Pelicans center Steven Adams (calf) is a game-time decision for Wednesday's game against the Phoenix Suns. If Adams is unable to go, expect to see another start for Jaxson Hayes and some increased playing time for Josh Hart, who played 31 minutes with Adams out on Monday. Hart would be an intriguing DFS […]

Shake Milton Available To Return On Wednesday

After heading back to the locker room, Philadelphia 76ers guard Shake Milton (knee) has been cleared to return to Wednesday's game against Charlotte. Milton had nine points, one assist, and one rebound in the first half. With a 20-point halftime lead, the Sixers might play it safe with Milton in the second half, but him […]

Stephen Curry Goes Off In Loss To Celtics

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry scored 38 points on 12-for-21 shooting in Tuesday's game against the Boston Celtics. He added in eight assists as well while shooting 7-for-14 from three. In addition, Curry grabbed 11 rebounds and recorded three steals. On Thursday, he'll face the Mavericks, who allow the 17th-most points and 12th-fewest […]

Kemba Walker With Strong Showing Tuesday

Boston Celtics point guard Kemba Walker scored 19 points on 6-for-18 shooting in Tuesday's game against the Golden State Warriors. He added in five assists as well while shooting 3-for-9 from three. It wasn't the most efficient game for Walker, who also grabbed seven rebounds. On Wednesday, he'll face the Kings, who allow the second-most […]

Jayson Tatum Scores 27 Points Against Warriors

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum scored 27 points on 9-for-19 shooting in Tuesday's game against the Golden State Warriors. In addition, he grabbed nine rebounds and dished out three assists. Tatum was 4-for-10 from three. He'll face the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday, who allow opponents to shoot the third-highest percentage from three and to score […]

Rui Hachimura With Strong Showing In Loss

Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura scored 24 points on 10-for-12 shooting in Tuesday's game against the Trail Blazers. In addition, he grabbed five rebounds and dished out one assist. Hachimura was 3-for-4 from three and also blocked one shot. He'll face the Heat on Wednesday, who allow opponents to shoot the eighth-highest percentage from three […]

Enes Kanter Posts Double-Double Against Wizards

Portland Trail Blazers center Enes Kanter scored 14 points on 6-for-10 shooting in Tuesday's game against the Wizards. In addition, he grabbed 15 rebounds and also posted two assists and two steals. He'll play the Sixers on Thursday, who allow opponents to grab the ninth-fewest rebounds in the NBA while shooting the third-lowest percentage from […]

Damian Lillard Scores 32 Points On Tuesday

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard scored 32 points on 9-for-23 shooting in Tuesday's game against the Washington Wizards. He added in eight assists as well while shooting 4-for-14 from three. In addition, Lillard grabbed two rebounds and recorded one block. On Thursday, he'll face the 76ers, who allow the 10th-fewest points and 12th-fewest […]

Kyrie Irving Scores 39 Points On Tuesday

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving scored 39 points on 15-for-23 shooting in Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. In addition, he grabbed five rebounds and dished out two assists. Irving was 6-for-8 from three and also posted a steal and two blocks. He'll face the Raptors on Friday, who allow opponents to make the […]

James Harden Has Triple-Double Against Clippers

Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden scored 23 points on 7-for-15 shooting in Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. He added in 14 assists as well while shooting 1-for-6 from three. In addition, Harden grabbed 11 rebounds and recorded one steal. On Friday, he'll face the Raptors, who allow the 12th-fewest points but fifth-most assists […]

Kawhi Leonard With 33 Points In Loss To Brooklyn

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard scored 33 points on 12-for-24 shooting in Tuesday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. In addition, he grabbed five rebounds and dished out five assists. Leonard was 1-for-5 from three and also posted four steals and two blocks. He'll face the Cavaliers on Wednesday, who hold opponents to the fifth-fewest […]

Keldon Johnson With Double-Double In Loss

San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson scored 25 points on 7-for-16 shooting in Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. In addition, he grabbed 10 rebounds and dished out three assists. Johnson was 3-for-8 from three and also posted a steal and a block. He'll face the Timberwolves on Wednesday, who allow opponents to shoot the […]

Gorgui Dieng Almost Records Double-Double

Memphis Grizzlies center Gorgui Dieng scored 19 points on 8-for-10 shooting in Monday's game against the Spurs. He was 3-for-3 from deep. In addition, he grabbed nine rebounds and blocked a shot. Dieng also posted one assist. He'll play the Pacers on Tuesday, who allow opponents to grab the 18th-most rebounds in the NBA while […]

Kyle Anderson With Strong Showing Against Spurs

Memphis Grizzlies forward Kyle Anderson scored 17 points on 7-for-11 shooting in Monday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. In addition, he grabbed eight rebounds and dished out three assists. Anderson was 2-for-4 from three and also blocked one shot. He'll face the Pacers on Tuesday, who allow opponents to shoot the fourth-highest percentage from […]