2021-22 Fantasy Basketball Draft Busts: Forwards

A key part of doing a fantasy draft is avoiding players who find themselves in a bad situation. The wrong pick can completely tank your season. Today, let's talk about some potential busts at the forward position. For whatever reason -- be it talent, lack of opportunity, or some combination of those two things -- […]

2021-22 NBA Fantasy Basketball Draft Busts: Centers

A key part of doing a fantasy draft is avoiding players who find themselves in a bad situation. The wrong pick can completely tank your season. Today, let's talk about some potential busts at the center position. For whatever reason -- be it talent, lack of opportunity, or some combination of those two things -- […]

2021-22 Fantasy Basketball Draft Busts: Guards

A key part of doing a fantasy draft is avoiding players who find themselves in a bad situation. The wrong pick can completely tank your season. Today, let's talk about some potential busts at the guard position. For whatever reason -- be it talent, lack of opportunity, or some combination of those two things -- […]

Daily NBA Injury Roundup for October 11th, 2021

RotoBaller has assembled a list of daily NBA injury updates to help you prepare both your seasonal and daily fantasy basketball (DFS) lineups, every day of the NBA season. Below is our updated list of injured NBA players for October 11th, 2021. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Al Horford Hoping For Starting Role

Boston Celtics center Al Horford stated this weekend that he is hoping for a significant role with the team and is eyeing the starting center job. According to Mark Murphy of the Boston Herald, Horford said, "I want to be in the position that I'm playing when it matters most, that I do like to […]

Gordon Hayward, Mason Plumlee Out On Monday

Charlotte Hornets small forward Gordon Hayward and center Mason Plumlee have been ruled out for Monday's preseason game against the Miami Heat due to health and safety protocols. Both players were put under health and safety protocols this past week and neither have played in the preseason yet. However, assuming no setbacks, they should both […]

Jeremiah Robinson-Earl Starting On Sunday

Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Jeremiah Robinson-Earl is making his first preseason start in Sunday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. He'll be starting at center alongside Josh Giddey, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Lu Dort, and Darius Bazley. This will be the Thunder's second preseason game and the only change in the starting lineup is Robinson-Earl replacing Isaiah Roby. […]

Khris Middleton, Jrue Holiday To Play On Sunday

Milwaukee Bucks small forward Khris Middleton (hamstring) and point guard Jrue Holiday (knee) will both make their preseason debuts in Sunday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is slated to make his preseason debut in the game as well. All three players have been dealing with minor injuries and all three are […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo To Make Preseason Debut Sunday

Milwaukee Bucks star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) will make his preseason debut in Sunday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He has been dealing with a minor knee injury, but the team has also just been extra cautious with him. He is expected to be on a minutes limit for Sunday's game. He should be […]

Rudy Gay To Remain Out For Monday's Game

Utah Jazz forward Rudy Gay (heel) will be out once again for Monday's preseason game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Gay is in the midst of recovering from offseason heel surgery. He has yet to play in a preseason game, but he is expected to be ready to return early on in the regular season. […]

Dillon Brooks, Ziaire Williams Questionable For Monday

Memphis Grizzlies small forwards Dillon Brooks (thigh) and Ziaire Williams (thigh) are questionable for the team's preseason game against the Detroit Pistons on Monday. Brooks is nursing right thigh soreness, while Williams is dealing with a left thigh contusion. Williams logged 26 minutes in the team's most recent game against the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday. […]

Eric Gordon Doubtful For Monday's Game

Houston Rockets shooting guard Eric Gordon (ankle) is likely to miss his second consecutive preseason game on Monday. Gordon is dealing with soreness in his left ankle. The Rockets went with Jalen Green and Kevin Porter Jr. in the backcourt for Thursday's game and the same should be expected on Monday. Rookie shooting guard Josh […]

Jae'Sean Tate Probable For Monday's Game

Houston Rockets small forward Jae'Sean Tate (back) is likely to start in the team's preseason game against the Toronto Raptors on Monday. Tate has been dealing with a sore back and he wasn't able to play in the team's most recent preseason game this past Thursday. The 25-year-old is coming off of a fantastic rookie […]

Shake Milton Ruled Out For Monday

Philadelphia 76ers guard Shake Milton (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's preseason game against the Brooklyn Nets. He is dealing with a sprained right ankle and he is scheduled for further testing. Milton started the team's last preseason game against the Toronto Raptors on Thursday. He had a quiet performance over 25 minutes, hitting […]

Lauri Markkanen Starting On Sunday

Cleveland Cavaliers power forward/center Lauri Markkanen will make his first preseason start in Sunday's game against the Chicago Bulls. With both Darius Garland (illness) and Collin Sexton (shoulder) sidelined for the game, the team will have a big lineup out to kick things off. Starting alongside Markkanen will be Ricky Rubio, Isaac Okoro, Evan Mobley […]

Tre Jones Should Return From Ankle Sprain Soon

San Antonio Spurs point guard Tre Jones (ankle) is expected to be back soon, according to Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich. Jones has been sidelined due to a left ankle sprain and he recently re-aggravated the injury during a 3-on-3 session. The 21-year-old only saw about seven minutes per game as a rookie last year. […]

Terry Rozier Won't Play Monday

Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (ankle) will not suit up for Monday's preseason game against the Miami Heat. He looked good on Thursday, but will sit this one out as a precaution. The injury does not appear to be serious, but the Hornets want to be cautious with Rozier. He is coming off his best […]

Collin Sexton Unavailable For Sunday's Game

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's preseason matchup against the Chicago Bulls. Both Sexton and Darius Garland (illness) will be on the sideline for this game. The Sexton trade rumors have been swirling all offseason long. This might be the organization being cautious while they continue to look for […]

Kelly Oubre Jr. Doubtful For Monday's Preseason Matchup

Charlotte Hornets forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Monday's preseason game against the Miami Heat. It doesn't appear to be a serious sprain, but the Hornets want to be cautious. This injury shouldn't linger into the regular season, which is good news for his fantasy value. However, it's uncertain what type […]

Devin Booker Ruled Out During Sunday's Matchup

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (conditioning) will not suit up for Sunday's preseason matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Suns still have one more preseason game, so Booker could suit up for that one. The organization is being cautious right now with their superstar guard. He should be a fine target early in fantasy […]

Brandon Ingram Should Be Ready For Opening Night

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (knee) is expected to be ready to play for the season opener, according to head coach Willie Green. He is dealing with a minor knee injury and will be held out of the preseason finale. The Pelicans are obviously going to be cautious with their superstar forward. Ingram should […]

2021-22 Fantasy Basketball Depth Chart Analysis - Northwest Division

The regular season is inching closer by the day, and most offseason moves have already been completed--barring a surprising Simmons/Beal/Dame trade before tipoff. Each team's depth chart is mostly complete, so it makes sense to start analyzing how it could work come October. Before diving into the fantasy season, RotoBaller has you covered with some […]

2021-22 Fantasy Basketball Depth Chart Analysis - Central Division

The regular season is inching closer by the day, and most offseason moves have already been completed--barring a surprising Simmons/Beal/Dame trade before tipoff. Each team's depth chart is mostly complete, so it makes sense to start analyzing how it could work come October. Before diving into the fantasy season, RotoBaller has you covered with some […]

2021-22 Fantasy Basketball Depth Chart Analysis - Atlantic Division

The regular season is inching closer by the day, and most offseason moves have already been completed--barring a surprising Simmons/Beal/Dame trade before tipoff. Each team's depth chart is mostly complete, so it makes sense to start analyzing how it could work come October. Before diving into the fantasy season, RotoBaller has you covered with some […]

Daily NBA Injury Roundup for October 10th, 2021

RotoBaller has assembled a list of daily NBA injury updates to help you prepare both your seasonal and daily fantasy basketball (DFS) lineups, every day of the NBA season. Below is our updated list of injured NBA players for October 10th, 2021. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Gary Payton II Will Be Available On Tuesday Night

Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II (hernia) practiced on Saturday and will be available to play during the upcoming preseason outing against the Lakers. The 28-year-old has been working his way back from an inguinal hernia, so his availability for the exhibition in L.A. is good news concerning his chances of making the team. […]

C.J. McCollum Out Against Sacramento

Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum (coach's decision) won't play during Monday night's exhibition clash against the Kings. With the team playing three preseason games throughout the week, head coach Chauncey Billups will hold him out. Damian Lillard isn't going to suit up either, so fantasy managers should look for Anfernee Simons, Ben McLemore, Dennis […]

Damian Lillard Won't Play On Monday

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (coach's decision) won't suit up for the upcoming preseason matchup against the visiting Sacramento Kings. CJ McCollum will join him, although neither man is hurt or fatigued. Portland has three exhibitions on the schedule throughout the week, so the veteran is expected back in the lineup on Wednesday against […]

Langston Galloway Waived By The Warriors

The Warriors waived guard Langston Galloway on Saturday. The journeyman appeared in three preseason outings for Golden State, logging just 3.3 points throughout nearly nine minutes per game. After averaging just over 10 points throughout the 2019-20 campaign during his final year in Detroit, Langston's production dropped significantly in Phoenix last season. Although it's foreseeable […]