Deandre Ayton Available On Monday

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (rest) is available ahead of Monday's game against the Detroit Pistons. As expected, Ayton will suit up for this game after being listed as probable coming into this contest. The expectation is that Ayton will have his normal role in the rotation. Ayton has produced four double-doubles over his […]

Ben Simmons Won't Play On Monday

Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (calf) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Indiana Pacers. Simmons will now miss his third game in a row due to left calf soreness. His absence comes at a bad time with D'Angelo Russell (shin) also being sidelined. That means, Keon Johnson and Ziaire Williams should […]

D'Angelo Russell Ruled Out For Monday

Brooklyn Nets guard D'Angelo Russell (shin) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Indiana Pacers. Russell suffered a right shin contusion during Saturday's game, but it doesn't sound like something that is going to sideline him long term. He'll sit out Monday's game alongside Ben Simmons (calf) which will leave the Nets […]

Kyle Lowry Sidelined On Monday

According to Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com, Philadelphia 76ers guard Kyle Lowry (hip) won't play against the Suns on Monday due to a hip injury. His next chance to suit up will come versus the Wizards on Wednesday. With the 38-year-old sidelined, the 76ers' backcourt could see a shift, with Tyrese Maxey potentially taking on a more minutes. […]

RJ Barrett Returning On Monday

Toronto Raptors guard RJ Barrett (illness) is back in action for Monday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Barrett will make his return to the court after missing each of the last three games due to an illness. It sounds like Barrett is going to have a minutes limit, but the number of minutes hasn't been […]

Joel Embiid Won't Play Monday Against Suns

 Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports that Philadelphia 76ers center, Joel Embiid (foot and face), won't play against the Suns on Monday due to dealing with a sprained left foot and a sinus fracture. While the 30-year-old is missing in action, fantasy managers could move toward Andre Drummond, as he is averaging 8.1 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 1.6 […]

Ausar Thompson Out Monday

Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson (illness) won't be playing against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night due to an illness. The 21-year-old was added to the starting five in their last game after Jaden Ivey's (leg) leg injury. He put up an impressive performance during the contest with 10 points, 10 rebounds, two assists and six steals in […]

De'Aaron Fox Unavailable On Monday

Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (hip) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Miami Heat. Fox also sat out on Sunday versus the Warriors due to a right glute contusion. His next chance to suit up comes on January 10th. While Fox is out, Malik Monk will see an uptick in minutes on the floor. […]

Kyrie Irving Expected To Miss At Least One To Two Weeks

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (back) is expected to miss at least one to two weeks due to a bulging disk in his back. Irving was already unavailable on Monday against Memphis because of an illness. His extended absence is a significant loss for the Mavs who already have Luka Doncic (calf), missing […]

Miles McBride Draws Another Questionable Status On Monday

New York Knicks guard Miles McBride (hamstring) has been tagged as questionable again on Monday and could miss a fourth consecutive game against the Orlando Magic. McBride has been an important bench piece so far this season and has scored in the double digits 14 times while registering at least one steal in 15 of […]

Jalen Brunson Considered Probable Against Magic

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (calf) appeared on the injury report with calf tightness but is considered probable to play against the Orlando Magic on Monday. The star point guard has only missed one game this season despite playing heavy minutes most of the time. He's averaging 25.4 points, 7.7 assists (career high), 2.9 […]

Gary Harris Remains Sidelined On Monday

Orlando Magic guard Gary Harris (hamstring) will miss a third consecutive game on Monday after being ruled out for the contest against the New York Knicks. He's still suffering from a strained hamstring and there hasn't been a firm timetable for his return just yet. Since Jalen Suggs (back) will also be sidelined, Cole Anthony […]

Jalen Suggs Ruled Out Monday Against Knicks

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (back) has been ruled out for a second consecutive game as he tends to his lower back strain that he suffered on Friday against the Raptors. Suggs had to leave the game in a wheelchair, so he was bound to miss a little bit of time. Since he'll be on […]

RJ Barrett Tagged As Questionable On Monday

Toronto Raptors guard/forward RJ Barrett (illness) has picked up a questionable tag for their game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday. He's dealing with an illness that has caused him to miss the last three consecutive games. Ochai Agbaji and Gradey Dick will remain in the starting five if Barrett can't suit up in this […]

Khris Middleton Listed As Probable Monday

Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Khris Middleton (ankle) is expected to remain in the lineup for Monday's game against the Toronto Raptors after being listed as probable. Middleton's ankle surgery from the off-season still requires some management throughout this season, but he's played in the last 12 consecutive games. So far, he averages 12.7 points, 4.4 rebounds, […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Considered Probable Against Raptors

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) remains on the injury report but is considered probable for Monday's game against the Toronto Raptors. He continues to deal with patella tendinopathy which is why he's a mainstay on the injury report. The two-time MVP currently leads the league in scoring at 32.3 points per game and has […]

Ausar Thompson Questionable Monday Due To Illness

Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson (illness) has been listed as questionable for the Monday night contest against the Portland Trail Blazers. The 21-year-old slotted into the starting five in their last game after Jaden Ivey (leg) went down with a gruesome leg injury. Now, he may have to miss his first game in a month […]

Jerami Grant Won't Suit Up Monday Against Pistons

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (face) will miss his fourth game due to a face contusion on Monday. He was ruled out against the Detroit Pistons quite early, so it's unclear how much more time he'll have to miss. His next chance to play will be Wednesday against the Pelicans. In the meantime, Toumani […]

Kelly Oubre Jr. Questionable Monday Against Suns

Philadelphia 76ers forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (hand) has been tagged as questionable for Monday's game against the Phoenix Suns. He's missed the last three contests with a sprained left hand after hitting his hottest stretch of the season. In the 16 games leading up to his injury, Oubre averaged 12.6 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.9 assists, […]

Royce O'Neale Set To Miss Third Consecutive Game

Phoenix Suns forward Royce O'Neale (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. The 31-year-old will miss his third consecutive game since spraining his ankle against the Golden State Warriors on December 28. Ryan Dunn and Josh Okogie have been seeing some extra playing time while O'Neale is sidelined, and Dunn […]

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11 (2024-2025): January 6 - January 12

We enter January with a snowstorm in the Northeast and a loaded slate of games, with the majority of NBA teams playing four games (the Suns play five!) this week, and we have at least seven games every night this week! Most leagues have a moves cap weekly, and some have season-long caps, too. Always […]

Suns Benching Jusuf Nurkic

According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, Phoenix Suns coach Mike Budenholzer decided that Jusuf Nurkic and Bradley Beal will be removed from the starting lineup, effective immediately. This measure is part of head coach Mike Budenholzer's attempt to get the team back on track. After starting the season with eight wins in their first nine […]

Bradley Beal Removed From Suns' Starting Lineup

After a four-game losing streak and reported tension in the locker room, the Phoenix Suns coach Mike Budenholzer decided to bench Bradley Beal. According to reporter Chris Haynes, Beal will start from the bench for Monday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers and rookie wing Ryan Dunn is set to start in place of Beal. Beal […]

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Monday, 1/6/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

The NFL Regular Season wrapped up yesterday, and I hope we at RotoBaller helped make your pockets heavier. We will be continuing football coverage through the Super Bowl, so stick with us! I have two big GPP hits over the last week, so 2025 is off to a phenomenal start. The NBA takes center stage […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Monday 1/6/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Happy Monday Rotoballers! We’ve got an exciting NBA slate to tip off the week on FanDuel tonight featuring nine games. Whether you’re looking to lock in safe plays for cash games or taking high-ceiling swings in GPPs, this article will help you navigate tonight's slate with confidence. I've broken down a few core building blocks, […]

CBB DFS: DraftKings Daily Fantasy College Basketball Picks - Today's Top Lineups (1/6/25)

We have a nice Big Monday slate tonight with a couple of Big Ten (18) games and a Big 12 (16) offering to top it off. It may only be three games, but it's three good ones! We start in Piscataway with Wisconsin in town. Ohio State heads to the Barn to take on Minnesota. […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Questionable Versus Orlando

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) is questionable heading into Monday's matchup with the Orlando Magic. Fantasy managers had a feeling this was coming, although it was reported that his current ailment isn't anything serious. Of course, the Knicks will be cautious with Towns, especially since he's having a stellar 2024-25 campaign, averaging 25.3 […]

Trey Murphy III Injured On Sunday Night

New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III (ankle) exited Sunday's win over the Wizards. He did not return. The 24-year-old was having himself a game, accumulating 22 points, eight boards, two steals, and one block before his departure due to a left ankle sprain. The Pelicans are already without Brandon Ingram (ankle) and Zion Williamson […]

Ben Simmons Might Miss Monday's Game

Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (calf, back) is questionable for Monday's matchup against the Indiana Pacers. His presence on the injury report isn't anything new. However, the 28-year-old did miss the previous two contests. With D'Angelo Russell (shin) in danger of missing the game, Simmons could find himself back in the starting lineup at the […]

D'Angelo Russell Considered Questionable Against The Pacers

Brooklyn Nets guard D'Angelo Russell (shin) is questionable for Monday's matchup with the Indiana Pacers. The 28-year-old has played well enough since returning to Brooklyn, averaging 12.7 points, 8.0 assists, and 1.7 steals. Unfortunately, he exited Saturday's loss to the 76ers after only 14 minutes and is now uncertain for Monday night. If Russell isn't […]