Jimmy Butler Leads Heat Past Magic

Miami Heat small forward Jimmy Butler led all scorers with 27 points in Thursday's 111-103 win over Orlando, adding 11 assists, eight rebounds, three steals, and one block. He shot 9-for-17 from the floor and 8-for-13 at the charity stripe. Butler is having an incredible year, putting up big numbers across the board. His shooting […]

Daily NBA Injury Roundup for March 12th, 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 March 12th, 2021. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

DraftKings Early CBB DFS Lineup Picks for 3/12/21 - Daily Fantasy College Basketball Advice

We still have one more day of loaded morning college basketball slates. This one isn't exactly loaded. There are only five games, but what it lacks in quantity it makes up in quality. We have the quarterfinals of the ACC, Big Ten(14), and the AAC covered in this one. All five games have implied totals […]

CBB DFS Prop Picks for Friday (3/12/21) - Monkey Knife Fight

With the college basketball slate featuring some afternoon games of note, naturally, the Monkey Knife Fight column again takes a look at two more Friday evening games. With the evening games, there are a few that were just destined to get some coverage. The Conference Tournament games are ones to get prepped and get ready […]

Norman Powell With 33 Points On Thursday

Toronto Raptors forward Norman Powell scored 33 points on 11-for-20 shooting in Thursday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. In addition, he grabbed three rebounds and dished out four assists. Powell was 6-for-10 from three and 5-for-7 from the line. He'll face the Hornets on Saturday, who allow opponents to shoot the eighth-highest percentage from three […]

Clint Capela Grabs 19 Rebounds On Thursday

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela pulled down 19 rebounds in Thursday's win over the Toronto Raptors. He also added nine points on 4-for-7 shooting and blocked five shots. Capela was a team-worst -23 in terms of on/off. With the Hawks finally starting to get back to full strength, Capela won't be scoring a ton going […]

Tony Snell Hits Buzzer-Beater On Thursday

Atlanta Hawks forward Tony Snell scored just six points on Thursday against the Raptors, but one of those shots was a buzzer-beater to lift the Hawks to a 121-120 victory. Snell was 2-for-4 from the floor, with both makes being threes. He also grabbed four rebounds and added in two assists as well. Snell's role […]

P.J. Tucker A Healthy Scratch On Thursday

Houston Rockets forward P.J. Tucker is a healthy scratch for Thursday's game against the Sacramento Kings. The Rockets are reportedly discussing multiple trade possibilities with Tucker and it is currently unclear if Tucker will play another game in Houston. The 2020-21 season seems to have had an unusually high number of players who've been pulled […]

James Harden With Double-Double Against Boston

Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden scored 22 points on 6-for-16 shooting in Thursday's game against the Boston Celtics. In addition, he grabbed 10 rebounds and dished out eight assists. Harden was 1-for-8 from three and also posted one steal and two blocks. He'll face the Pistons on Saturday, who allow opponents to shoot the 11th-highest […]

Kyrie Irving With 40 Points Against Former Team

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving scored 40 points on 15-for-23 shooting in Thursday's game against the Boston Celtics. In addition, he grabbed eight rebounds and dished out three assists. Irving was 5-for-8 from three and also posted one steal and one block. He'll face the Pistons on Saturday, who allow opponents to shoot the 11th-highest […]

Jaylen Brown's Shot Is Off Against Nets

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown struggled from the field on Thursday against the Nets, shooting just 5-for-23 from the floor and 3-for-12 from three-point range. He finished with 13 points, as well as five rebounds, six assists, and four steals. Considering Brown is a 49.5 percent shooter on the season and a 38.8 percent shooter […]

Terry Rozier Drains Three Triples Against Detroit

Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier scored 17 points on 6-for-14 shooting in Thursday's win over the Detroit Pistons. He was 3-for-9 from deep and also grabbed one rebound. In addition, Rozier finished with two assists and three steals. He was 2-for-3 from the line. Next for Charlotte is Toronto on Saturday, who allow the fifth-most […]

P.J. Washington The Scoring Leader Against Pistons

Charlotte Hornets forward P.J. Washington scored 20 points on 6-for-10 shooting in Thursday's win over the Detroit Pistons. He was 2-for-4 from deep and also grabbed nine rebounds. In addition, Washington finished with three assists, one steal, and two blocks. He was 6-for-6 from the line. Next for Charlotte is Toronto on Saturday, who allow […]

Jerami Grant Starts Second Half With Big Game

Detroit Pistons forward Jerami Grant scored 32 points on 11-for-24 shooting in Thursday's loss to the Charlotte Hornets. He was 2-for-9 from three and also added eight rebounds, four assists, and one steal. Grant was 8-for-9 from the line and turned the ball over four times. Detroit's best player, Grant's next game is against the […]

DeMar DeRozan Out On Friday Evening

San Antonio Spurs guard DeMar DeRozan (personal) won't play on Friday night against the Magic. The veteran will be away from the team for an undisclosed period while dealing with the unfortunate passing of his father. With DeRozan and LaMarcus Aldridge (personal) out of the lineup, there will be plenty of room for Derrick White, […]

Marc Gasol Won’t Play Against Indiana

Los Angeles Lakers center Marc Gasol won't play on Friday against Indiana. The veteran has been in quarantine since the beginning of the month while adhering to the league's COVID-19 health and safety protocols, meaning that Montrezl Harrell should continue to benefit from a fantasy standpoint on Friday against the Pacers.

Spurs Still Looking To Deal LaMarcus Aldridge

San Antonio Spurs forward/center LaMarcus Aldridge (personal) will not play on Friday night against Orlando, as expected. Head coach Gregg Popovich stated that the team has mutually agreed to part ways with the veteran, with the hope that a deal can be made to move him before the March 25 trade deadline. With a buyout […]

LeBron James Likely To Play On Friday Evening

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) is probable for Friday's outing against the Pacers. James wasn't in the lineup in the final game before the break but managed to log 13 minutes during the All-Star game on Sunday. The former MVP continues to play despite dealing with the ailment for weeks, so fantasy managers […]

Darius Garland Questionable On Friday Night

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (groin) is questionable for Friday's contest against New Orleans. The 21-year-old injured his left groin before the All-Star break, an ailment that may put his status in jeopardy beyond the matchup against the Pelicans. If Garland isn't able to go, look for Collin Sexton to gain additional fantasy appeal, with […]

Eric Gordon Available Against Sacramento

Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (knee) will play on Thursday against Sacramento. The veteran has been battling soreness in his left knee, but he is good to go after riding a questionable tag throughout the day. John Wall (knee) won't play, making it likely that Gordon will begin the game on the floor, with the […]

John Wall Won’t Play On Thursday Night

Houston Rockets guard John Wall (knee) won't play on Thursday night against Sacramento. The veteran suffered a contusion during Wednesday's practice, and with the team playing again on Friday night, he could work his way back into the lineup against the Utah Jazz. With Wall out of the equation against the Kings, look for Victor […]

DraftKings EuroLeague DFS Lineup Picks for 3/12/21 - Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Round 29 finishes off with four games today. Yesterday's guard slate was more loaded, but this one might be deeper. Five of them are still over $10k. Keep an eye on the status of Shane Larkin. I wont pay that much for him either way, but if he's out, Vasa Micic should be in every […]

Aaron Gordon To Start Thursday

Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon (ankle) will start but play limited minutes Thursday against the Miami Heat. Gordon has missed the past 15 games after suffering a sprained left ankle, but the All-Star break has given him an extra period of rest and has allowed him to make his return Thursday. Gordon's return should push […]

J.J. Redick Will Be Re-Evaluated In One Week

New Orleans Pelicans guard J.J. Redick (heel) underwent a small procedure to relieve inflammation and soreness in his right heel and will be re-evaluated in one week. Redick has been bothered by a heel injury, but this was a non-surgical procedure and he should be back sooner rather than later. The week absence is more […]

DeMar DeRozan Will Not Play Friday

San Antonio Spurs guard/forward DeMar DeRozan (personal) will be away from the team and will miss Friday night's game against the Orlando Magic. DeRozan will miss another game due to a family emergency and should be considered questionable for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. With DeRozan out and LaMarcus Aldridge (trade rumors) sitting, Lonnie […]

Darius Bazley Out Thursday Against Mavericks

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Darius Bazley (shoulder) is listed as out Thursday against the Dallas Mavericks. Bazley was playing well coming into the break with a double-double in three of his part four games, but he must have picked up the shoulder injury somewhere in-between. With Bazley out, Isaiah Roby and Kenrich Williams will be […]

Luka Doncic And Kristaps Porzingis Out Thursday

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (ankle) and forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (knee) are both out Thursday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Both starters are most likely getting a rest day here after playing on Wednesday, so they should both be cleared for their next game on Saturday. With Doncic out, Jalen Brunson will likely handle the […]

Evan Fournier, Cole Anthony Out On Thursday

Orlando Magic guards Evan Fournier (groin) and Cole Anthony (ribs) have been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Miami Heat. Both players have been dealing with lingering injuries and it's unclear when they will get back on the court. In the meantime, Michael Carter-Williams and Terrence Ross (knee) will see the biggest increase in […]

James Wiseman Should Play Versus Clippers

Golden State Warriors center James Wiseman is expected to be available for Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. He was unable to practice on Wednesday due to the NBA's health and safety protocols. It sounds like Wiseman should be able to play in this one, but fantasy managers should check back later for confirmation. […]