Killian Hayes Suffers Significant Injury

Detroit Pistons guard Killian Hayes (hip) suffered a significant injury during the third quarter of Monday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. He suffered a labral tear in his hip while attempting to stop a fast break. It's unclear how long he'll be sidelined, but it doesn't sound like he'll be back on the court anytime […]

Alec Burks Sidelined At Least One Week

New York Knicks guard Alec Burks (ankle) is going to miss at least one week of action and possibly more time. He is currently in a walking boot with an ankle sprain and will be re-evaluated in seven to 10 days. The Knicks are shorthanded because of injuries, so R.J. Barrett and Austin Rivers will […]

Darius Garland Could Be Sidelined A Week

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (shoulder) could be sidelined for at least a week or possibly more. However, the team will re-evaluate him daily as he goes through treatment for his shoulder sprain. Damyean Dotson and Cedi Osman are the most obvious candidates to get more playing time until Garland returns. Both could be possible […]

Reggie Bullock Might Sit Versus Jazz

New York Knicks guard Reggie Bullock (knee) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Utah Jazz. The Knicks are extremely shorthanded, so losing Bullock would be significant here. They would be forced to lean on R.J. Barrett and Austin Rivers, assuming Bullock sits out. Barrett would be the better option between the two, […]

Isaac Okoro Expected To Return On Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Isaac Okoro (foot) is expected to be available for Wednesday's game against the Orlando Magic. He has been sidelined with a left foot sprain, but appears ready to return. This is great news for the Cavs who have seemingly their entire roster banged up right now Okoro will get plenty of playing […]

Christian Wood Could Sit On Wednesday

Houston Rockets center Christian Wood (knee) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Indiana Pacers. Wood has been a great fantasy option this season, so hopefully he isn't forced to miss much time. The fact he's listed as questionable hopefully means it's a minor issue. DeMarcus Cousins and P.J. Tucker will see increased […]

Kristaps Porzingis Should Return Soon

Dallas Mavericks center Kristaps Porzingis (knee) is expected to return within possibly the next 10 days, according to head coach Rick Carlisle. He has been fully practicing for a few weeks and appears ready to return from his torn meniscus. The Mavs desperately need Porzingis back and this is obviously great news for fantasy managers […]

Tim Hardaway Jr. Could Start Again This Season

Dallas Mavericks guard Tim Hardaway Jr. could rejoin the starting five at some point this season, according to head coach Rick Carlisle. He has struggled early in the season, so the Mavs decided to have Hardaway come off the bench on Monday. That worked well as he scored 30 points in 31 minutes. It sounds […]

Trey Burke Out With An Illness

Dallas Mavericks guard Trey Burke (illness) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Denver Nuggets. He is currently dealing with an illness and it's unclear how much time he's going to miss. Jalen Brunson and Tyrell Terry are expected to see more playing time in Burke's absence. Brunson is the more reliable option […]

Michael Porter Jr. Will Return On Thursday

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. is expected to be cleared from the league's COVID-19 protocols by the end of the day on Wednesday. That means that Porter should be able to suit up for Thursday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. Porter has been on fire this season, so fantasy managers can safely put him back […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for 1/6 (Premium Content)

  NBA DFS Premium Cheat Sheet for 1/6 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard   CORE PLAYS MARKED IN GREEN ABOVE   Special VALUE Section Point Guard - Patrick Beverley, Lou Williams, Payton Pritchard (if Teague and/or Smart out) Shooting Guard - Damyean Dotson (if Exum and/or Garland are out), […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (1/6/21): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Wednesday offers one of the NBA’s most jam-packed slates so far this season. There are eleven games, with big-name matchups dotting the schedule. With 22 teams in action, there are plenty of options for the DFS players hunting for an under-the-radar option at every position. Whether it’s an All-Star ready for a monster night or […]

Fantasy Basketball Dynasty Risers - Week 3

We’ve made it two weeks into the season – Woohoo! Hopefully dynasty managers aren’t pulling the plug on the 2020-21 season and looking ahead to next year quite yet! But for those who are – and for everyone else thinking both short-term and long-term – here are four guys who have increased their long-term valuation […]

Fantasy Basketball Rotation Watch: Playing Time Updates For Week 3

Welcome to Rotation Watch, Rotoballers! Each week, this article will highlight the players that are gaining minutes in their team's rotation. Fantasy managers want to roster the players that are accumulating stats and racking up the minutes. They want to avoid the players falling out of favor and watching the action from the sidelines. Spencer […]

Jonas Valanciunas Continues Double-Double Run

Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas made it seven double-doubles in seven games for the season on Tuesday, collecting 13 points and 11 rebounds in a 94-92 loss to the Lakers. His shot was off with him finishing 4-for-13 from the floor but he did have a perfect performance at the charity stripe with a 5-for-5 […]

Anthony Davis Records Big Line Tuesday Night

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis had a huge game against the Grizzlies on Tuesday, notching 26 points, 10 rebounds, four assists, three steals, and three blocks. He shot 4-for-10 from deep and 10-for-20 overall from the field. AD was quiet on Sunday against Memphis, so maybe he had a point to prove. He'll look […]

LeBron James Registers Third Straight Double-Double

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James put together his third consecutive double-double on Tuesday, finishing a 94-92 win over Memphis with 26 points and 11 rebounds. He also had seven assists, one steal, and one block with six turnovers. The King made only one of his four three-point attempts but he shot a solid 11-for-20 […]

NBA DFS Prop Picks for Wednesday (1/6/21) - Monkey Knife Fight

With 11-games on the slate, there is no shortage of options to choose from. The biggest problem will be finding the games that will stay close and allow for some easier over bets. The Pistons-Bucks contest is the only double-digit spread for tomorrow, but even looking at the choices for that specific game, it's easy […]

Daily NBA Injury Roundup for January 6th, 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 January 6th, 2021. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/6/21): NBA DFS Lineups

The stars are out in droves Wednesday amidst another slate chock full of All-NBA performers. After a brief five-game pocket that featured oodles of low-priced, chalky plays Tuesday, the NBA DFS community returns to some semblance of normalcy with a plentiful 11-game showdown. As of Tuesday night, three games had already pole vaulted over the […]

Donovan Mitchell Pours In Season-High 31 Points

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell scored a season-high 31 points in 30 minutes of a blowout loss to the Nets. Mitchell shot 10 of 22 from the field- it's his third straight game shooting 42 percent or better from the field after his rough start efficiency-wise. He's also added 18 assists, 12 rebounds, and 11 […]

Kyrie Irving Scores 29 Points In 30 Minutes

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving continued his incredible start to the season in a 130-96 beatdown of the Jazz on Tuesday night. Irving scored 25+ for the sixth time in seven games, adding six assists, five boards, five triples, and three steals in 30 minutes. The 28-year-old was the main man without Kevin Durant (COVID […]

Jarrett Allen Posts Monster Double-Double In First Start

Brooklyn Nets center Jarrett Allen got his first start of the season and exploded for a monster double-double in a blowout victory. Allen's 19 points and 18 rebounds were season-highs, as was his superb 8 of 9 shooting from the field. Head coach Steve Nash had been weighing whether or not to start the 22-year-old […]

Top College Basketball Betting Picks for Wednesday, January 6, 2021

Welcome back! In this article, and every week, we'll be giving you some of the top college basketball games and betting picks for Wednesday, January 5, 2021. Last week's slate of games resulted in a perfect 4-0 record. UNC-Asheville fought off a presky Longwood squad for a key Big South road win, while Austin Peay held […]

Fantasy Basketball Injury Updates for Week 3

So far, this NBA season has been going somewhat smoothly, as COVID-19 has fortunately not impacted many teams. It’s still early in the season, but many players have unfortunately dealt with injury setbacks, including big-name players. Injuries are unfortunately bound to happen and in fantasy basketball, it’s important to be wary of them as changing […]

Paul George Picks Up Late Questionable Tag Tuesday

Los Angeles Clippers shooting guard/small forward Paul George (ankle) has been deemed questionable to play in Tuesday's contest versus the Spurs due to a sprained ankle, per head coach Ty Lue. The news comes down late, which could be an indication that L.A. is planning on holding George out, which would thereby give Luke Kennard […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Out At Least Two More Games

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (wrist) has been ruled out for both Tuesday's game against Denver and Thursday's contest versus Portland as he continues to work his way back from a dislocated wrist. Head coach Ryan Saunders sounded optimistic that Towns could get back in the mix in the near future, noting that the big […]

Abdel Nader Set To Make Season Debut Wednesday

Phoenix Suns small forward Abdel Nader (concussion) has been cleared to be a "full go" for Wednesday's contest against Toronto, which will mark both his season and Suns debut. Nader figures to play a minimal role off the bench for Phoenix, although he could cut into the usage of Cameron Johnson or Dario Saric depending […]

Maurice Harkless Picks Up Questionable Tag For Wednesday

Miami Heat small/power forward Maurice Harkless (forearm) has been deemed questionable to play in Wednesday's game versus Boston due to a left forearm contusion. Harkless has started two games for the Heat this year, but has not seen more than nine minutes in any of his last five outings. Averaging fewer than one point, rebound, […]

Dennis Smith Jr. Likely To Return For Wednesday’s Game

New York Knicks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. (quad) has been deemed probable to suit up Wednesday against Utah and is on track to end a five-game absence due to persistent quad issues. With Smith likely back on the floor, the Knicks' PG situation involving Elfrid Payton and Immanuel Quickley becomes crowded, zapping all of […]