Atlanta Lists Danilo Gallinari As Questionable For Wednesday

Atlanta Hawks small/power forward Danilo Gallinari (foot) is deemed questionable to play in Wednesday's game versus the Nets due to a continued foot ailment. Gallinari played 24 minutes in the team's season opener, but has missed each of the past two games. Without the sharpshooter in the mix, the Hawks have had to get creative […]

LeBron James Earns Questionable Designation For Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers point guard/small forward LeBron James (ankle) has been tagged as questionable to play in Wednesday's game versus the Spurs as he continues to deal with a turned ankle. Despite having been questionable for Monday's contest, James ultimately logged 36 minutes and nearly recorded a double-double while dropping 29 points. Should James sit […]

Josh Richardson Picks Up Questionable Tag For Wednesday

Dallas Mavericks shooting guard/small forward Josh Richardson (calf) has been tagged as questionable to play in Wednesday's game versus the Hornets due to a strained left calf. Richardson has acclimated to his new squad well through his first three games, having averaged 16.7 points per contest on 52.8 percent shooting overall. It's a small sample […]

Carmelo Anthony Practices Tuesday; Likely To Play Wednesday

Portland Trail Blazers small/power forward Carmelo Anthony returned to practice Tuesday, and head coach Terry Stotts said that the veteran has been cleared from the league's COVID-19 protocols and will likely return to the rotation for Wednesday's game versus the Clippers. Anthony missed Monday's game against the Lakers due to COVID-19 testing protocols, but he figures […]

Josh Jackson Remains Among Starting Five Tuesday

Detroit Pistons shooting guard/small forward Josh Jackson drew his second consecutive start Tuesday against Golden State, remaining among the starting five after an early season scoring barrage. Jackson may have played in only 22 games last year (all off the bench) with Memphis, but the Pistons appear to have untapped some of his offensive potential […]

Lauri Markkanen Receives Green Light To Start Tuesday

Chicago Bulls power forward Lauri Markkanen (leg) has been given the thumbs up to take the floor for Tuesday's contest versus the Wizards and will retain his spot among the starting five. After a rocky third professional season, Markkanen's first three games of 2020-21 have been promising, as he has averaged 20 points and 7.7 […]

Ja Morant Faces 3-5-Week Absence Due To Ankle Injury

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant (ankle) will be sidelined for the next three to five weeks due to the Grade 2 left ankle sprain that he sustained in Monday's win over the Nets. After having been wheeled to the locker room, the fact that Morant avoided an even more serious injury is cause for […]

Davis Bertans Set For Minutes Increase Tuesday

Washington Wizards small/power forward Davis Bertans has averaged just 19.7 minutes per game through his first three contests, but head coach Scott Brooks said that the sharpshooter will have his minutes allotment increased into the mid-20s for Tuesday's game versus the Bulls. Despite his minutes ceiling to this point, Bertans has still averaged 6.7 three-point […]

George Hill Ruled Out For Tuesday’s Game

Oklahoma City Thunder point/shooting guard George Hill (neck) will miss the second leg of the team's back-to-back against Orlando on Tuesday due to a neck ailment. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander can be expected to handle an even larger share of ball-handling duties, while Hamidou Diallo and Theo Maledon are in line to see increased roles and can […]

Joel Embiid Returns Tuesday, Faces No Minutes Cap

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (back) has been cleared to suit up in Tuesday's game versus the Raptors and will not have his minutes restricted after missing Sunday's contest due to back tightness. Embiid has kicked off the year with back-to-back impressive double-doubles, having served as the focal point of the 76ers' offense. Tuesday's outing […]

Alec Burks Unavailable For Tuesday’s Contest

New York Knicks shooting guard Alec Burks (ankle) has been ruled inactive for Tuesday's game versus the Cavaliers. Having averaged 20.7 points per game off the bench to begin the season, Kevin Knox figures to be one of the prime beneficiaries of Burks' absence. New York will be short-handed in the backcourt once again, which […]

Jimmy Butler Ruled Out For Tuesday’s Contest

Miami Heat shooting guard/small forward Jimmy Butler (ankle) has been ruled inactive for Tuesday's game versus the Bucks as he continues to battle an ankle injury. Butler did not play during the second half of the team's Christmas Day victory against New Orleans, and head coach Erik Spoelstra said Tuesday that Butler would be reevaluated […]

James Ennis Remains Sidelined

Orlando Magic forward James Ennis (calf, hamstring) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Dwayne Bacon is expected to continue starting, but he hasn't done anything to benefit fantasy managers. Terrence Ross has been on fire this season and should be fairly reliable option for DFS contests on Tuesday. Ennis […]

Marcus Morris Listed As Out Versus 'Wolves

Los Angeles Clippers forward Marcus Morris (knee) is listed as out for Tuesday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He has still yet to play this season and it's unclear when Morris is going to get on the court. He was able to practice on Monday, but it doesn't sound like he's ready to play yet. […]

Kevin Love Out At Least Three Weeks

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (calf) is going to be sidelined for at least three weeks, but possibly more. He suffered a right calf strain during Sunday's game and will be re-evaluated in three weeks. Love's absence means Larry Nance Jr. should be added in just about every fantasy format. Nance should get all the […]

Thaddeus Young Expected To Play On Tuesday

Chicago Bulls forward Thaddeus Young (leg) says he is ready to play in Tuesday's game versus the Washington Wizards. Young has not played this season due to a leg infection. It sounds like he's ready to go, but the final decision is up to head coach Billy Donovan. Lauri Markkanen (calf) is listed as questionable […]

Josh Okogie Ruled Out Versus Clippers

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Josh Okogie (hamstring) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. He suffered a left hamstring strain during Sunday's contest, but hopefully he isn't going to be sidelined for long. The Wolves will likely mix in a few players to help fill the void of Okogie. Expect Jarrett […]

PJ Washington Practices On Tuesday

Charlotte Hornets forward PJ Washington (ankle) was able to suit up for Tuesday's practice. This is a good sign after Washington suffered a minor ankle injury on Sunday. The Hornets cannot afford to lose Washington right now, so hopefully he heals up quickly. He finished with 14 points, 12 rebounds, and four assists on Sunday. […]

Al Horford Resting Versus Orlando

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Al Horford (rest) will not suit up versus the Orlando Magic on Tuesday. The veteran forward will sit out for a routine rest day. Mike Muscala is expected to make the start here, but don't expect much value from him. Aleksej Pokusevski could be an interesting punt play in DFS contests, […]

George Hill Might Sit Out On Tuesday

Oklahoma City Thunder guard George Hill (neck) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Orlando Magic. He is dealing with neck spasms, so the team is likely going to wait to see how he feels closer to game time. His absence won't be a huge blow to the Thunder rotation. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander should […]

Sekou Doumbouya Expected To Play On Tuesday

Detroit Pistons forward Sekou Doumbouya (foot) is listed as probable for Tuesday's game against the Golden State Warriors. He was questionable on Monday, but ended up playing 10 minutes with a sore foot. The injury and having a limited role has basically killed off most of his fantasy value. Although, the Pistons are trending towards […]

Kristaps Porzingis Could Play In Two Weeks

Dallas Mavericks center Kristaps Porzingis (knee) was fully active for Tuesday's practice. The organization believes Porzingis could be ready to play within the two weeks. He is currently working his way back from knee surgery. The Mavs might ease him back into action, but this is great news for fantasy managers. Dwight Powell has struggled, […]

Jake Layman To Come Off The Bench

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jake Layman is expected to come off the bench for Tuesday's contest. The Wolves are without both Karl-Anthony Towns (wrist) and Josh Okogie (hamstring) for the time being. Layman is expected to see time at both the small forward and power forward spot. There really is no upside here with Layman regardless […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (12/29/20): NBA DFS Lineups

Happy Tuesday, Rotoballers! We're already a week into the 2020-21 season, and it's great to have the NBA back on our screens. I still miss watching the games in person, but something is better than nothing. Several teams are in the middle of a surprising start this year, including the Cleveland Cavaliers sitting at 3-0 […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (12/29/20): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Last week, the first Tuesday of the 2020-21 NBA season featured two games; the second? A massive serving of 10 games that is sure to cause option paralysis for some fantasy managers. As of Monday night, there was no game slated for a points total lower than 217, an indication of the high level of […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for 12/29 (Premium Content)

  NBA DFS Premium Cheat Sheet for 12/29 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard   CORE PLAYS MARKED IN GREEN ABOVE   Game of the Day Timberwolves (+10) @ Clippers (227.5 total) This is a very appealing game to attack in DFS for a variety of reasons. First and foremost […]

Fantasy Basketball Injury Updates for Week 2      

Welcome to this new column! As the NBA season gets underway, injuries are unfortunately bound to happen. That is where this column comes in. Each week, I will dissect injuries to bigger name fantasy players and tell you what you should expect. In addition, I will suggest what other players might benefit fantasy-wise because of […]

Josh Jackson Produces 27 Points In Spot Start

Detroit Pistons small forward Josh Jackson did some efficient scoring in a spot start on Monday, finishing a 128-120 loss to Atlanta with 27 points in 28 minutes. He got the nod in the starting five with Blake Griffin (knee) rested. Jackson shot 11-for-19 from the floor, including 3-for-7 from downtown, and he also had […]

Bogdan Bogdanovic Sinks Five Treys En Route To 17 Points

Atlanta Hawks shooting guard Bogdan Bogdanovic was in great form on Monday against the Pistons, producing 17 points, five rebounds, and five assists off the bench. He shot 6-for-10 from the field, including a superb 5-for-7 from behind the arc. Bogdanovic's line also included his first block of the season. The Serbian sniper had a […]

Trae Young Scores Game-High 29 Points

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young scored a game-high 29 points against Detroit on Monday, helping the team maintain its perfect record with a 128-120 win. Young shot only 2-for-6 from downtown and 6-for-13 from the field, but he was busy at the line, sinking all 15 attempts. He also had six assists, three rebounds, […]