Robert Williams III Might Sit Against Lakers

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (knee) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. He played 26 minutes on Tuesday but appears to have tweaked his knee in the process. His absence would mean more playing time for Tristan Thompson. Luke Kornet could also get back into the rotation, but he […]

Devonte' Graham Won't Play Versus Nets

Charlotte Hornets guard Devonte' Graham (quad) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. This is a tough break considering the Hornets are already going to be shorthanded for this contest. Brad Wanamaker (ankle) is questionable, but could have sneaky streaming appeal, assuming he suits up. Otherwise, Grant Riller and Cody Martin […]

Brad Wanamaker Questionable For Friday

Charlotte Hornets guard Brad Wanamaker (ankle) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. He played 21 minutes on Wednesday before being forced to exit due to an ankle issue. Grant Riller could be forced into the rotation on Friday with the Hornets already shorthanded. He's not worth the gamble in most […]

P.J. Washington Listed As Doubtful On Friday

Charlotte Hornets forward P.J. Washington (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Friday's matchup against the Brooklyn Nets. He has missed each of the last two games due to a sprained right ankle. There's a good chance that he misses another game, which should result in Bismack Biyombo drawing another start. Both Miles Bridges and Jalen […]

Zach LaVine Expected To Miss Multiple Games

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine is expected to miss multiple games while he follows the NBA's health and safety guidelines. The Bulls were forced to cancel Thursday's practice due to health and safety protocols. It's uncertain when LaVine will get back on the court, but his absence will have a major impact on the rotation. […]

Luka Doncic Hits Game-Winner In Wednesday's Win

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic filled up the box score and hit the game-winner in Wednesday's win over the Grizzlies. Doncic scored 29 points with nine assists, five boards, three triples, a pair of steals and a block in 34 minutes. The superstar guard was stumbling as he caught an entry pass but tossed up […]

LaMarcus Aldridge Retires

Brooklyn Nets power forward/center LaMarcus Aldridge announced on Thursday that he is retiring from the NBA immediately due to a heart condition. Aldridge had an irregular heartbeat during his final game with the Nets that worsened following the game, prompting Aldridge to consult with doctors and decide to end his NBA career. With Aldridge gone, […]

John Wall Scores Game-High 31 Points In Losing Effort

Houston Rockets point guard John Wall shot brick after brick from downtown in Wednesday's loss to Indiana, but still came away with a game-high 31 points. He was 0-for-7 from downtown but 12-for-28 from the field and 7-for-9 at the free-throw line. The veteran added nine assists to his line with three rebounds, two blocks […]

De'Aaron Fox Scores Game-High 33 Points In Loss To Wizards

Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox had a fantastic all-around performance in the team's 123-111 loss to the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night. Fox shot 13-for-28 from the field and 6-for-6 from the line as he put up a game-high 33 points. He filled out the stat sheet in the game, adding six assists, five […]

Bradley Beal Drops 31 Points In Win Over Kings

Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal helped lead his team to a 123-111 win over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night. Beal shot 10-for-22 from the field and was a perfect 9-for-9 from the line on the way to a team-high 31 points. He hit two threes and also had four rebounds, three assists and […]

Malcolm Brogdon Falls Just Short Of Triple-Double

Indiana Pacers point guard Malcolm Brogdon was close to getting his second career triple-double in Wednesday's win over the Rockets, notching 23 points on 7-for-19 shooting with 14 rebounds and nine assists. He was 3-for-7 with the three-ball and 6-for-7 at the line. Domantas Sabonis registered a double-double as well with 22 points and 10 […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for 4/15 (Premium Content)

  NBA DFS Premium Cheat Sheet for 4/15 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard   CORE PLAYS MARKED IN GREEN ABOVE Games of the Day With just a four game slate there is not one game that stands out as a must stack. In lieu of the game of the […]

Russell Westbrook Posts Sixth Straight Triple-Double

Washington Wizards point guard Russell Westbrook had one of his more efficient games of late on Wednesday against the Sacramento Kings. He shot 12-for-22 from the field and went on to score 25 points to go along with 15 rebounds and 11 assists. It was his sixth straight triple-double. He also matched a season-high with […]

Caris LeVert Stays Hot In Wednesday's Win

Indiana Pacers shooting guard Caris Levert led the team with 27 points in Wednesday's 132-124 win over Houston, shooting 10-for-20 from the field and 4-for-9 from deep with five rebounds, two steals and one assist. It was a very impressive performance in 30 minutes, although fantasy managers could've done without his six turnovers. LeVert is […]

The Fantasy Basketball Drop List: Week 16

Welcome back! Sorry for missing this piece last week, but life, you know? By now, you're either in the playoffs or starting the playoffs. There's no need for dead weight on your fantasy team. Let's get rid of that dead weight. Below is our weekly fantasy basketball drop list, a look at players who are […]

Zion Williamson Has 25-Point Night With Seven Assists

New Orleans Pelicans power forward Zion Williamson rolled to 25 points and seven assists in Wednesday's loss against the Knicks, adding two blocks and one steal with four turnovers in 35 minutes. He shot 10-for-19 from the field and 5-for-8 at the charity stripe. Zion has suddenly discovered his playmaking skills in April, recording at […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (4/15/21): NBA DFS Lineups

Happy Thursday, RotoBallers! We haven't had a slate this small on a Thursday for a while, and it will be an exciting decision in terms of lineup construction. There are injuries all over the schedule right now, and it makes me lean towards a stars and scrubs approach with so many discounted options at our disposal. […]

Brandon Ingram Scores Team-High 28 Points In Wednesday's Loss

New Orleans Pelicans small forward Brandon Ingram produced a team-high 28 points on 9-for-22 shooting in Wednesday's 116-106 loss to the Knicks. He went 2-for-6 with the three-ball and 8-for-8 at the foul line with seven assists, three rebounds and one steal. Ingram's efficiency could use some work, but he's delivered at least 27 points […]

Julius Randle Leads The Way With 32 Points Wednesday Night

New York Knicks power forward Julius Randle guided his team to a 116-106 victory on Wednesday versus New Orleans, shooting 11-for-26 from the field en route to a game-high 32 points. It was an ugly shooting performance, but Randle impressed by sinking five of his eight treys. He grabbed eight rebounds in 42 minutes and […]

Kyrie Irving Has 37 Points In Losing Effort

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving had a 23-point first half and finished with 37 points in the end on Wednesday night against Philly, but he couldn't lead his side to victory. He shot 13-for-22 from the field and 10-for-10 at the line in a 123-117 loss with nine assists, three rebounds, two steals and […]

Tobias Harris Notches Easy 26 Points In Wednesday's Win

Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris finished Wednesday's win over Brooklyn with 26 points, doing half of the scoring in the second quarter on 6-for-6 shooting. He shot 11-for-17 overall for the game with a 2-for-5 record from deep. Harris grabbed five rebounds and registered three assists, two blocks and one steal. The 28-year-old is currently […]

Joel Embiid Crushes Nets With 39 Points, 13 Boards

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid dominated against the Nets on Wednesday, finishing a 123-117 victory with a game-high 39 points and 13 rebounds. He collected a pair of assists and blocks as well while shooting 13-for-29 from the field and 10-for-11 at the foul line. Embiid, who was 3-for-6 with the three-ball, ended a six-game […]

Terry Rozier Does It All For Hornets Wednesday Night

Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier was amped up on Wednesday versus Cleveland after being forced to take a rest day on Tuesday, playing 43 minutes and finishing a 103-90 loss with 22 points, eight assists, seven rebounds, four steals and one block. He shot 9-for-20 from the field, including 4-for-10 from downtown with six turnovers. […]

Fantasy Basketball Night In Review: Wednesday, April 14

Welcome to the RotoBaller NBA Recap. In this feature, we will highlight a few key fantasy basketball takeaways from the games played during last night's slate. These viewpoints can be both positive and negative and will hopefully help to provide insight into different roster moves you should consider making based on trends and statistical nuggets […]

Jarrett Allen Returns With 15 Points, Eight Rebounds

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen made his return to the lineup on Wednesday and nearly had a double-double in a win over Charlotte, collecting 15 points on 5-for-9 shooting and grabbing eight rebounds with two assists and one block. Larry Nance Jr. was also back out there and finished with five points and four steals […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (4/15/21): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Thursday’s slate is the diametric opposite of Wednesday’s, as there are only four games on the ledger following a massive 12-game afternoon/night. There’s also the specter of big-name injuries, with the Lakers still missing their two big stars, Giannis Antetokounmpo potentially out again Thursday and Trae Young a likely game-time decision due to his calf […]

Fantasy Basketball Mid-Week Streamers for Week 16

Our one and only, Milos Zvekic broke down the Week 16 streamers earlier this week and will continue to do so all season long. I will be chiming in mid-week to add some sprinkles and frosting onto the beautifully baked Zvekic cake. For the rest of Week 11 (Thursday to Sunday), there are six teams with […]

Taurean Prince Leads Cavs With 25 Points, Six Triples

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Taurean Prince had a great night off the bench against the Hornets on Wednesday, scoring a season-high 25 points in 29 minutes. He shot 9-for-13 from the field and did most of his damage from behind the arc, going 6-for-8 with the three-ball. Prince's night also included four rebounds, three assists, one […]

Daily NBA Injury Roundup for April 15th, 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 April 15th, 2021. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Darius Bazley Scores Team-High 22 Points On Wednesday

Oklahoma City Thunder power forward Darius Bazley shot 10-for-18 from the field and 2-for-2 from the line on Wednesday night against the Golden State Warriors. He scored a team-high 22 points and also had eight rebounds in the game. This was Bazley's third game back after missing about a month with a shoulder injury. It […]