Dante Exum Faces 1-2-Month Absence Due To Calf Strain

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Dante Exum (calf) will miss at least the next one or two months due to the calf strain that he sustained during Monday's loss to Orlando. The injury is the latest setback in Exum's career, which has been scuttled by ailments seemingly since he entered the league as the No. 5 […]

LeBron James Receives Green Light To Start Tuesday

Los Angeles Lakers point guard/small forward LeBron James (ankle) has been given the thumbs up to take the floor for Tuesday's contest against Memphis. James will be among the starting five and likely does not face any minutes restrictions as he continues to battle a turned ankle that is at least significant enough that it […]

James Ennis On Track To Make Season Debut Wednesday

Orlando Magic small forward James Ennis (hamstring) has been removed from the team's injury report ahead of Wednesday's contest versus the Cavaliers, signaling that he'll suit up for the first time this season. Ennis figures to immediately enter a key role on the wing for Orlando, which could bump Dwayne Bacon from the starting five. […]

Rajon Rondo In Line For Extended Absence

Atlanta Hawks point guard Rajon Rondo (knee) is set to miss at least the team's next three contests due to persistent right knee issues that the team hopes he can correct with rest. Brought aboard during the off-season to serve as Trae Young's backup, Rondo has been limited to just two games thus far in […]

Danuel House Jr., Ben McLemore Remain Sidelined Wednesday

The Houston Rockets will be without small forward Danuel House Jr. (back) and shooting guard/small forward Ben McLemore for Wednesday's contest against Indiana. Without the duo on the floor Monday, Jae'sean Tate and Sterling Brown continued to see minutes with the second unit, a role they figure to reprise so long as House and McLemore remain […]

Killian Hayes Unlikely To Play In Wednesday’s Game

Detroit Pistons point guard Killian Hayes (hip) has been tagged as doubtful for Wednesday's contest against Milwaukee as he battles a strained right hip that forced him to exit Monday's game. Hayes, who the team grabbed with the 7th overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, has scuffled mightily from the field to begin his […]

Fantasy Basketball Buy Lows and Trade Targets

Host Kev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) discusses his four favorite NBA early-season buy lows for the 2020-2021 fantasy basketball season. Target these players in fantasy basketball trades as undervalued fantasy assets. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and BlogTalkRadio as well! Be sure to […]

Brooklyn Shakes Up Starting Five Amid Kevin Durant’s Absence

The Brooklyn Nets are breaking out a new-look starting lineup for Tuesday's contest against the Jazz, rolling with Kyrie Irving, Bruce Brown, Taurean Prince, Jeff Green and Jarrett Allen as Kevin Durant begins his seven-day quarantine period due to COVID-19. The decision to significantly shake up the starting five is somewhat surprising but does allow Caris Levert, […]

Michael Carter-Williams Ruled Out For Wednesday’s Game

Orlando Magic point/shooting guard Michael Carter-Williams (foot) has been deemed unavailable to suit up Wednesday against Cleveland due to a foot injury that he sustained during Monday's game. Carter-Williams had moved into the starting five with Evan Fournier (back) banged up, with the veteran's absence likely to lead to a larger role for rookie Cole […]

Rodions Kurucs Ruled Out For Tuesday’s Game

Brooklyn Nets power forward/center Rodions Kurucs (ankle) will be unavailable for Tuesday's contest against the Jazz due to an ankle ailment. Kurucs has appeared in just three games this season, having scored a combined three points. Despite having started 46 contests for the team just two years ago, the 22-year-old from Latvia has seen his […]

Isaac Okoro Slated To Return Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers small forward Isaac Okoro (foot) is not listed on the team's injury report ahead of Wednesday's game versus the Magic, which paves the way for him to take the floor for the first time since Dec. 26. Cleveland will be significantly short-handed due to injuries Wednesday, and with Okoro having played 34 and […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/5/21): NBA DFS Lineups

Happy Tuesday, Rotoballers! The NBA season is two weeks old, and every team has played at least a handful of games at this point. Five games don't give us a workable sample size, and DFS managers shouldn't jump to any early definitive conclusions. However, if you have noticed a trend or new twist to a […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (1/5/21): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Tuesday hits us with a five-game slate full of compelling matchups, especially now that Kevin Durant is going to be missing the next four games after entering a seven-day quarantine. Caris Levert, Kyrie Irving, and Taurean Prince all see massive bumps to their value for the next few games, but their defense as a whole […]

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Will Miss Second Straight Contest

Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game versus Memphis. Kyle Kuzma will once again enter the starting five in his place, although both Wesley Matthews and Talen Horton-Tucker should be in line for increased roles off the bench as well. Caldwell-Pope's production has been consistent when he's […]

NBA DFS Prop Picks for Tuesday (1/5/21) - Monkey Knife Fight

There are five games in the NBA Tuesday and Monkey Knife Fight has you covered, with great chances to make your picks and win. Early in this NBA season there are some surprises. It’s not a surprise that both Los Angeles teams are good because they are probably the favorites to win the championship. But […]

Alec Burks, Nerlens Noel Up In The Air For Wednesday

New York Knicks shooting guard Alec Burks (ankle) and center Nerlens Noel (ankle) have been deemed questionable to play in Wednesday's game against the Jazz. Both sat out the team's win Monday, with Burks' absence now having stretched to four contests. When healthy, Burks has played his way into season-long consideration no matter the league […]

Evan Fournier Earns Questionable Tag For Wednesday

Orlando Magic shooting guard Evan Fournier (back) is questionable to suit up for Wednesday's game versus the Cavaliers as he continues to battle back spasms. Michael Carter-Williams has entered the starting five in Fournier's place during his two-game absence, but a foot injury has now sidelined Carter-Williams. Orlando has traditionally enjoyed deploying Terrence Ross off […]

Marcus Smart, Jeff Teague Questionable To Play Wednesday

Boston Celtics point guards Marcus Smart (thumb) and Jeff Teague (ankle) have been deemed questionable to play in Wednesday's tilt versus the Heat. Both sat out the team's win Monday, which saw Tremont Waters draw the start, while Payton Pritchard starred with an extended role. Head coach Brad Stevens praised Pritchard, and should either Smart […]

Darius Garland, Dante Exum Will Miss Wednesday’s Contest

Cleveland Cavaliers point guards Darius Garland (shoulder) and Dante Exum (calf) have been ruled out for Wednesday's game versus Orlando. The absence of the duo paves the way for Collin Sexton to take on another considerable offensive workload, while handling the vast majority of ball-handling duties. Damyean Dotson is likely to remain among the starting […]

Josh Okogie Will Miss Tuesday’s Contest

Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard/small forward Josh Okogie (hamstring) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game versus the Nuggets. Okogie has been battling a hamstring ailment, which will now keep him out for a fourth straight game. Expect Jarrett Culver to continue drawing starts in Okogie's stead, giving him short-term season-long and DFS upside. While Okogie […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for 1/5 (Premium Content)

  NBA DFS Premium Cheat Sheet for 1/5 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard   CORE PLAYS MARKED IN GREEN ABOVE   Game of the Day Chicago @ Portland (-9.5) (232.5 total) An epic offensive barrage beckons in Oregon on Tuesday night if DFS metrics are any indication. Sample sizes […]

Trae Young Posts 31 Points In Losing Effort

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young scored a game-high 31 points in Monday's loss to the Knicks, shooting 9-for-22 from the field and 1-for-6 from outside. It wasn't an efficient performance by Young, but 12 made free throws helped him record his fourth 30-point game of the season. Young also notched his third double-double of […]

RJ Barrett Keeps It Rolling Against Hawks

New York Knicks guard/forward RJ Barrett had another outstanding offensive performance on Monday, scoring 26 points on 10-for-19 shooting in a 113-109 win over Atlanta. The second-year player had 11 rebounds for a nice-looking double-double and he also notched five assists and two steals while shooting 10-for-19 from the field. Barrett's shooting efficiency has been […]

Julius Randle Posts Another Big Line

New York Knicks power forward Julius Randle continued his superb start to the season on Monday against Atlanta, leading the team to victory with a big 28-17-8 line. He shot 0-for-5 from behind the arc but a very good 11-for-19 from the field and 6-for-8 at the line. Randle has now produced five straight double-doubles […]

Daily NBA Injury Roundup for January 5th, 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 5th, 2021. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Fantasy Basketball Category Streamers - Week 3

Another week down and we are now starting to see where team rotations are heading while some navigate injuries or COVID-19 complications. Congrats to the managers starting off the season 2-0 and for the others, there is still a lot of season left! Ja Morant (ankle), Spencer Dinwiddie (knee), Karl-Anthony Towns (wrist), Alec Burks (ankle), […]

Fantasy Basketball Deeper League Pickups: Week 3

The deeper a fantasy league, the harder it is to hit a winner with your last few picks. It is also harder to find decent help from the waiver wire if your late-round picks don't do you justice. If you picked up a few stinkers, don't lose hope just yet. I will try to help […]

NBA Fantasy Weekly Streamers for Week 3 (Jan 4 - Jan 10)

Happy New Year, my dear fellow fantasy NBA addicts! Another week lies ahead of us and it's another chance for us to beat our friend and tease him in a witty but gentlemanly fashion. Or just plain put him down with no regard for his feelings, personal struggles, or the preservation of your friendship altogether. To […]

Derrick Rose Scores Season-High 24 Points

Detroit Pistons guard Derrick Rose posted a season-high 24 points with eight assists, two rebounds, two triples, and a steal in a losing effort to the Bucks. Rose had struggled a bit with his shot this season, though he was right on the money for Detroit on a night where they were without Blake Griffin […]

Jrue Holiday Stays Hot From Beyond The Arc In Victory

Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday continued his hot shooting from beyond the arc in a win over Detroit. Holiday started off shooting just 1 of 9 from deep but has made 14 triples on 53 percent shooting in his past four games, a stretch where Milwaukee is 3-1. His 15 points, seven assists, and six […]