Nikola Jovic Ruled Out Against Pistons

Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (ankle) has been ruled out of another game after returning from his previous eight-game absence. He was able to see the court for 24 minutes against the Raptors last week, but has suffered a left ankle sprain and will not play Monday against the Pistons. Jaime Jaquez Jr. will likely […]

Tobias Harris Won't Suit Up Monday

Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (thumb) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Miami Heat due to a thumb sprain. This is only the second game he's missed so far this season, and it doesn't seem like this is a long-term injury. In his place, Ron Holland II could move into the starting […]

Kevin Huerter Out Monday

Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter (shoulder) will not play against the Denver Nuggets on Monday due to an AC joint sprain in his left shoulder. The 26-year-old missed the King's morning shootaround and is considered day-to-day moving forward. Huerter's next chance to play is on Thursday versus the Lakers. In the meantime, players like Colby Jones and […]

Damian Lillard Misses Practice On Monday

According to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com, Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (undisclosed) missed practice on Monday. Bucks head coach Doc Rivers said Lillard's absence was "precautionary." Fantasy managers should wait until the team releases their official injury report and see what Lillard is dealing with. However, expect the 34-year-old to suit up in Tuesday's NBA Cup Final against […]

Joel Embiid To Be Re-Evaluated In One Week For Sinus Fracture

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (face) will be out for at least one week after suffering a sinus fracture against the Indiana Pacers on Friday. According to Shams Charania, the big man will be re-evaluated in one week. In the meantime, Andre Drummond will continue to get plenty of minutes at center along with Guerschon […]

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 8 (2024-2025): December 16 - December 22

We took last week off as the in-season tournament has broken up the schedule in a big way. Most leagues extended Week 7 through last week and are starting Week 8 today. We have another break in the schedule on Tuesday as the championship is being played. However, that game's statistics will not count for […]

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Monday, 12/16/24): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

This has been a lousy week for DFS NBA, hasn't it? The NBA Cup playoff games have been exciting, but I'm over the two- or three-game slates and am eager to get back to some real play. Tonight we get a six-game dance card before the NBA Cup final tomorrow, and then it's back to […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Monday 12/16/24): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Happy Monday, RotoBallers! Tonight’s NBA DFS slate features six games, which is great to see after a week full of 3, 2, and even 1 game slates. We've got stars like Nikola Jokic, Bam Adebayo, and LaMelo Ball headlining the action, so there is no shortage of talent to build around tonight. Injury news will […]

CBB DFS: DraftKings Daily Fantasy College Basketball Picks - Today's Top Lineups (12/16/24)

The Monday nights in college will be lighter through the holidays, but we still have some mid-major action with a couple of power teams sprinkled in. You can gain leverage by going away from the more well-known players in these slates. First up is Wofford in Charleston to take on College of Charleston. Grand Canyon […]

LeBron James Might Return On Sunday Night

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (foot) is questionable for Sunday's matchup versus the Grizzlies. The veteran has been burdened by a foot injury, keeping him off the floor for the Lakers previous two contests. Without question, he's a must-start if he's cleared to return. However, Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, and Max Christie could continue […]

Deandre Ayton Won't Play On Sunday Night

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (illness) won't play on Sunday night against the Phoenix Suns. The 26-year-old hasn't been feeling the best, so he'll miss a second-straight game on Sunday. Fortunately, the Blazers won't play again until Thursday evening, giving Ayton a few more days to feel better. Without him, Jabari Walker, who had […]

Scottie Barnes Goes Through A "Light Workout" On Sunday

Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (ankle) participated in Sunday's practice. While he wasn't a full participant, he still did some running and jumping with his assistant coaches. The 23-year-old sprained his ankle during a recent meeting with the Knicks on December 9 and has already missed a game. Although Barnes will be sidelined for a […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (12/15/24)

It’s great to be back in the swing of things in the NBA, RotoBallers. In these articles, I focus on the top plays, traditionally geared toward cash games. However, with over a decade of NBA DFS experience under my belt—and as someone who rarely dives into cash formats—I'm selecting picks that also typically come with […]

CBB DFS: DraftKings Daily Fantasy College Basketball Picks - Today's Top Lineups (12/15/24)

We have a full day of college basketball today, so if the NFL isn't your thing, we have you covered! This is an all-day affair, with the first tip at noon and the last at 8 p.m. Eastern. Our first game sends Temple to Long Island to take on Hofstra. Next, we have Omaha making […]

Jared McCain Out Indefinitely

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain (knee) will undergo surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee. He is out indefinitely. The rookie was having an awesome year, averaging 15.3 points and shooting 38.3% from behind the arc. But he'll now join a lengthy list of 76ers who have […]

De'Anthony Melton On The Move To Brooklyn

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Nets have acquired guard De'Anthony Melton (knee) from the Warriors in exchange for guard Dennis Schroder. Brooklyn will also receive three second-round draft picks. Melton signed with Golden State during the offseason. He played well, averaging 10.3 points and 1.2 steals. Unfortunately, the 26-year-old sustained a torn ACL and […]

Dennis Schroder Heading To Golden State

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Golden State Warriors have agreed to a deal with the Brooklyn Nets to acquire guard Dennis Schroder. In exchange, Brooklyn will receive De'Anthony Melton. Both sides had been in talks about a deal, with the Warriors acquiring Schroder mostly to help lessen the load in the ball-handling department. But […]

Jalen Johnson Will Suit Up For Saturday's Game

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (ankle) will play on Saturday against the Bucks. The 23-year-old has had an excellent 2024-25 campaign, averaging 19.8 points, 10.1 rebounds, 1.4 steals, and 1.1 blocks. He's also missed only two games after appearing in 56 last season. With that in mind, Johnson is a must-start fantasy option, although his […]

Bogdan Bogdanovic Playing Against Milwaukee

Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (quadriceps) is good to go heading into Saturday's game against the Bucks. Fantasy managers are never surprised to see the veteran show up on the injury report, so his probable tag because of a quad contusion wasn't alarming. While there's a good chance Bogdanovic will miss more time at some […]

Trae Young Available On Saturday

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (Achilles) is good to go for the NBA Cup showdown with the Milwaukee Bucks. The former Oklahoma Sooner has made numerous appearances on the injury report this season due to right Achilles Tendinitis. However, he's only missed one game during the 2024-25 campaign, so it's obvious the injury isn't a […]

Khris Middleton Active Versus Atlanta

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (ankles) will play in Saturday's NBA Cup clash with the Hawks. The 2012 No. 39 overall pick made his 2024-25 debut in the December 6 meeting with the Boston Celtics after working his way back from bilateral ankle surgery. So far, he hasn't been productive, averaging only 7.3 points in […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Good To Go Against Atlanta

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) was cleared to play in Saturday's NBA Cup meeting with the Hawks. He was back on the injury report because of right patella tendinopathy. However, this has been the norm for the multi-time All-Star for most of the season, so fantasy managers weren't concerned about his availability. Antetokounmpo has […]

Kevin Huerter Suffers Another Shoulder Injury

Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter (shoulder) will miss time. The 26-year-old suffered an AC joint sprain in his left shoulder during Thursday's game versus the New Orleans Pelicans. For now, the team considers him "day to day." However, since Huerter is coming off surgery on the same shoulder, the Kings will certainly take the cautious […]

Pistons Waiving Paul Reed

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Pistons are waiving forward Paul Reed. The 2020 No. 58 overall pick began his career by spending four years in Philadelphia, where he had some productive showings. But after the Sixers waived him, he was claimed by the Pistons. Unfortunately, things didn't work out in Detroit, with Reed averaging […]

Paolo Banchero Spotted Shooting On Saturday

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (oblique) was seen shooting during Saturday's practice. While he's still not running , it's at least a positive step in the right direction. Banchero was having a terrific season before suffering a torn oblique in October, averaging career-highs in points (29.0), boards (8.8), and assists (5.6). He was also shooting […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (12/14/24)

It’s great to be back in the swing of things in the NBA, RotoBallers. In these articles, I focus on the top plays, traditionally geared toward cash games. However, with over a decade of NBA DFS experience under my belt—and as someone who rarely dives into cash formats—I'm selecting picks that also typically come with […]

CBB DFS: Night DraftKings Daily Fantasy College Basketball Picks - Today's Top Lineups (12/14/24)

We have the first major bowl game tonight, but I can guarantee you that the basketball games will be far more entertaining! The stars are out on the night slate. We have four games and all of them are huge! We begin in Madison Square Garden with Gonzaga taking on Connecticut. Next up is Bedlam […]

CBB DFS: DraftKings Afternoon Daily Fantasy College Basketball Picks - Today's Top Lineups (12/14/24)

We have a little lighter afternoon with the Army-Navy game going on in football, but we still have some good matchups. We have Louisville and Kentucky from Rupp Arena. We have UC Irvine heading up to Corvallis. Next, we have a great matchup in Champaign with Tennessee visiting Illinois in an Orange-out inside of State […]

CBB DFS: Main DraftKings Daily Fantasy College Basketball Picks - Today's Top Lineups (12/14/24)

We have a big day of college basketball in front of us today and I'll be with you the whole way! Most of the action is on the main slate, which is early today. The afternoon and evening slates have a ton of options as well! The early game brings Texas A&M up to Indiana […]

Donovan Clingan Returning On Friday

Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan (knee) is available ahead of Friday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. The rookie big man has missed the last seven games due to a right knee injury. As a result, Clingan will have a minutes limit during Friday's game. He wasn't doing great before going down, but Clingan […]