Gorgui Dieng Dealing With A Sprained Hand

Atlanta Hawks center Gorgui Dieng (hand) exited Saturday's preseason win over the Memphis Grizzlies. The veteran suffered a sprained right hand and didn't return. Normally, Dieng's ailments over the years haven't impacted fantasy managers much. Yet, with Clint Capela (Achilles) and Onyeka Okongwu (shoulder) expected to miss time during the regular season, the veteran was […]

Malik Monk Dealing With A Groin Strain

Los Angeles Lakers guard Malik Monk (groin) won't play during Sunday's exhibition matchup against the Suns. Monk is currently dealing with a right groin strain, and although it's unknown when he will be ready to return, it's possible he won't play again until the regular season begins on October 19. This is an unfortunate development […]

Talen Horton-Tucker Out Against Phoenix On Sunday

Los Angeles Lakers guard Talen Horton-Tucker (thumb) won't play during Sunday's exhibition against the reigning Western Conference Champions, the Phoenix Suns. The 20-year-old is currently dealing with a right thumb sprain, and while it doesn't appear to be anything serious, the team is playing it safe by keeping him out. Horton-Tucker signed a three-year, $32 […]

Derrick Rose Suffers Ankle Injury On Saturday

New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose (ankle) did not return to Saturday's preseason clash against the Wizards. The former MVP began experiencing pain in his left ankle and was observed speaking with trainers during the fourth quarter. He subsequently went back to the locker room and wasn't seen again for the contest's duration. Before the […]

NBA Western Conference Playoffs Preview: Betting Picks and Predictions

First I covered the first four matchups from the Eastern Conference playoffs, now it's time to go west, young man! Some might argue that the West is the better conference of the two and it is more certainly deeper. But the Nets, Sixers, and Bucks are all formidable teams that should give whoever wins the […]

2021-22 Fantasy Basketball Depth Chart Analysis - Southeast 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 - Pacific 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 - Southwest 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 9th, 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 9th, 2021. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Mitchell Robinson Sitting Out Saturday's Preseason Matchup

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (foot) has been ruled out for Saturday's preseason matchup against the Washington Wizards. Robinson is still rehabbing from surgery he could on his foot in March. He has not been cleared for full practice yet, which means he could miss the season opener. His absence will mean Nerlens Noel […]

Harrison Barnes Could Start At Power Forward

Sacramento Kings forward Harrison Barnes has an undetermined position as of right now. Head coach Luke Walton said Barnes could start at small forward or power forward. It sounds like the team plans to try out both scenarios during the preseason. Regardless, Barnes should have significant minutes without much competition at the forward position. He […]

LeBron James, Russell Westbrook To Make Preseason Debut

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James and guard Russell Westbrook will make their preseason debut on Friday versus the Golden State Warriors. Both superstars will suit up for this one, while Anthony Davis sits out for rest purposes. Lakers fans will have to wait a little longer before they get to see the big 3 […]

Ivica Zubac Taking The Night Off Friday

Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac (rest) won't play during Friday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. His absence will give Harry Giles III and Isaiah Hartenstein a chance to earn a roster spot. Serge Ibaka (back) continues to have injury issues, so Zubac is likely going to be asked to step up. Zubac should be […]

Jarred Vanderbilt To Start On Friday

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jarred Vanderbilt will start during Friday's preseason game against the Denver Nuggets, according to head coach Chris Finch. He'll start alongside D'Angelo Russell, Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels, and Karl-Anthony Towns. It sounds like Finch plans to try different lineups throughout the preseason. Vanderbilt and Josh Okogie will be battling for playing time, […]

Duncan Robinson, Tyler Herro To Be Limited Friday

Miami Heat small forward Duncan Robinson and shooting guard Tyler Herro will see limited minutes in Friday's game against the San Antonio Spurs, according to head coach Erik Spoelstra. The Heat played on Thursday night and Robinson and Herro were the team's two leading scorers, combining to hit nine threes and score 44 points. Jimmy […]

Sandro Mamukelashvili Starting In Friday's Game

The Milwaukee Bucks' starting lineup for Friday's preseason game against the Brooklyn Nets doesn't look much like the starting lineup we saw in last year's NBA Finals. The team's starting five for Friday's game will be Sandro Mamukelashvili, Thanasis Antetokounmpo, Jordan Nwora, Georgios Kalaitzakis and Tremont Waters. Nwora and Thanasis Antetokounmpo started the team's last […]

Clint Capela To Ramp Up Workouts Soon

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (Achilles) is currently dealing with left Achilles soreness. He isn't expected to play in any of the team's preseason games and he may miss the start of the regular season as well. He hasn't been participating in any live work lately, but he is slated to begin live work on […]

Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr. To Rest On Saturday

The Memphis Grizzlies will be giving Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., Steven Adams and Kyle Anderson a rest day on Saturday as the team faces the Atlanta Hawks. All four players took the court in Thursday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. Morant and Adams each logged a team-high 24 minutes in the game and both […]

Paul Millsap Out Due To Health And Safety Protocols

Brooklyn Nets power forward/center Paul Millsap will not play in the team's preseason game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday. He has been ruled out due to health and safety protocols. We don't know any other specifics at this point. The Nets will have some firepower on Friday as Kevin Durant and James Harden are […]

Trae Young Doubtful For Saturday's Game

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (quad) has been labeled doubtful for the team's preseason game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday. Young is nursing a right quad contusion. It's not believed to be anything serious. The team is just being cautious with him. He has yet to play in a game this preseason. Fellow […]

Andrew Wiggins Dealing With Knee Soreness

Golden State Warriors shooting guard/small forward Andrew Wiggins (knee) will not play in Friday's preseason game against the Los Angeles Lakers. He is dealing with left knee soreness. Wiggins played in each of the team's first two preseason games. He dropped 13 points in just 16 minutes in Game 1, but shot just 1-for-4 in […]

Kyrie Irving Cleared To Practice At Home

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving has been cleared to practice at the team's home facilities, according to a City Hall official. Shams Charania, who reported the news, explained that New York City has labeled the team's practice facility as a private office building. Irving is unvaccinated and as a result of New York City's […]

Jimmy Butler And Others To Rest On Friday

The Miami Heat will rest several of their primary players for Friday's preseason game against the San Antonio Spurs. It's the second game of a back-to-back for the team, so it's not very surprising to hear the news. Jimmy Butler, Kyle Lowry and Bam Adebayo are the biggest names amongst the players who will be […]

Julius Randle Out On Saturday Due To Personal Reasons

New York Knicks power forward Julius Randle will not play in the team's preseason game against the Washington Wizards on Saturday. He is away from the team right now due to personal reasons that have not been revealed. The former Kentucky star dropped a team-high 20 points in the Knicks' preseason debut against the Indiana […]

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope To Make Wizards Debut Saturday

Washington Wizards shooting guard/small forward Kentavious Caldwell-Pope will make his first appearance as a Wizard in Saturday's preseason game against the New York Knicks. KCP was traded to the Wizards from the Los Angeles Lakers in the blockbuster Russell Westbrook deal this offseason. He sat out the team's preseason opener this past Tuesday. He should […]

Zach LaVine And Starters To Play Solid Minutes On Friday

Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan told the media on Thursday that he expects his starters to play between 24 and 28 minutes in Friday's preseason game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Lonzo Ball saw the most action in the team's first preseason game, logging 26 minutes while DeMar DeRozan (25), Nikola Vucevic (24) and […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo And Others Sitting Out Friday

Milwaukee Bucks star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) will not play in the team's preseason game against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday. The reigning NBA Finals MVP is nursing a minor knee injury, but it's nothing that should keep him out long. He just returned to practice this week and the team is being extra cautious […]

Jaylen Brown Tests Positive For COVID-19

Boston Celtics shooting guard/small forward Jaylen Brown has tested positive for COVID-19. The team made the announcement on Friday and also added that he is asymptomatic. Brown will be quarantining and he will not play in the team's upcoming preseason game against the Toronto Raptors on Saturday. The 24-year-old played 26 minutes in the team's […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (10/8/21): Preseason NBA DFS Lineups

Time for some more Preseason NBA DFS with a solid seven-game slate on tap. The winning lineup in the ($1) NBA $4k And-One contest last night featured Ja Morant (38.75 DK points), Jalen Green (36.25), OG Anunoby (42), Steven Adams (40), and Tyler Herro (42.75). Steven Adams?! The winner even had a few duds in […]

Daily NBA Injury Roundup for October 8th, 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 8th, 2021. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]