Obi Toppin, Immanuel Quickley Ruled Out For Saturday’s Contest

New York Knicks small/power forward Obi Toppin (calf) and point guard Immanuel Quickley (hip) will miss Saturday's game versus the 76ers due to respective injuries. The loss of the rookies will dampen New York's depth, with each player's status for Sunday against Milwaukee currently up in the air. Toppin shot 3-for-7 from behind the three-point […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (12/26/20): NBA DFS Lineups

The NBA season is now in full swing as we had a great slate of games on Christmas Day. We're following that up with a juicy nine-gamer on the main slate today. There is a ton of value on the board, which means the stars-and-scrubs lineup strategy could be even more in play than it […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (12/26/20): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Happy Holidays, everyone. On Christmas, we had five games on the agenda, and while that can be enjoyable as we had hoops throughout the entire day, it can be challenging in terms of lineup construction. Fortunately, we are back to normal to some degree on Saturday as most of the slate kicks off at or […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for 12/26 (Premium Content)

  NBA DFS Premium Cheat Sheet for 12/26 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard   CORE PLAYS MARKED IN GREEN ABOVE   Game of the Day Phoenix (-3.5) @ Sacramento (227.5 total) With far too much uncertainty surrounding the Houston Rockets and who they may not have available for their […]

John Wall Among Four Rockets With Seven-Day Quarantines

Four Houston Rockets players will be forced to quarantine for seven days, keeping them out of Saturday's game against Portland and Monday's against Denver. The players -- guards John Wall, Eric Gordon, and Mason Jones, as well as center DeMarcus Cousins -- are expected to return Thursday against the Sacramento Kings. With that many guards […]

Nikola Jokic Narrowly Misses Second Straight Triple-Double

This is starting to become another day at the office for Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, who narrowly missed a triple-double on Christmas Day. Jokic scored a team-high 24 points on 7-for-13 shooting from the field and 9-for-11 from the free throw line in 38 minutes. Jokic also added 10 assists, nine rebounds, one three […]

Nicolas Batum Fills In Admirably On Christmas Day

Los Angeles Clippers forward Nicolas Batum has shined in his spot starts, including a gem on Christmas Day against the Denver Nuggets. Batum posted a double-double in 36 minutes with 13 points on 5-for-8 shooting, 10 rebounds, four assists, two three-pointers, one steal and one block. Batum has been filling in for injured forward Marcus […]

Dorian Finney-Smith (SF/PF, DAL): Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 9% of leagues ANALYSIS: The Mavs are a certain Luka Doncic's team. Some folks would argue Kristaps Porzingis also carries some of the weight of the team success on his shoulders, and they might be right, but KP is sadly injured and will be out for a […]

JJ Redick (SG, NO): Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 33% of leagues ANALYSIS: I must admit that I loved J.J. Redick's addition to the New Orleans roster last season to go along with the younger likes of Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball, and Zion Williamson. JJ was a 13-year vet when he signed that deal and is […]

Derrick Favors (PF/C, UTA): Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 18% of leagues ANALYSIS: Although drafted by the Nets all the way back in the summer of 2010, Derrick Favors has been a Jazz-man for his whole career. His six months in New Jersey or last season in New Orleans are not going to change that perception, […]

Jordan Clarkson (PG/SG, UTA): Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 35% of leagues ANALYSIS: Who would have a change of scenery was all Jordan Clarkson needed to thrive as an off-the-bench heater after playing five full seasons in this league? Clarkson was drafted by the Lakers in advance of the 2015 season, stayed three-and-change seasons in Hollywood, […]

Josh Jackson (SG/SF, DET): Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 10% of leagues ANALYSIS: At this point into Josh Jackson's pro career we can affirm he's not going to live up to his 4th-overall selection back in 2017 by the Phoenix Suns. 'Zona got tired of playing Jackson by July 2019 and sent him packing to Memphis. […]

Alec Burks (SG/SF, NYK): Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 18% of leagues ANALYSIS: Alec Burks has been around forever. In fact, he played his first pro game all the way back in 2012 but he's just entering his age-29 season while now part of the New York Knicks squad. Burks has never been a bonafide starter […]

Shake Milton (PG/SG, PHI): Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 27% of leagues ANALYSIS: Even if you don't like any of the second-unit players who are part of Philly's rotation this season, you gotta give them at least a chance because of the revamping the organization has undergone this offseason. Doc Rivers is in as the new […]

Mason Plumlee (PF/C, DET): Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 23% of leagues ANALYSIS: In a night that marked the debut of this new and weird Pistons iteration, the Mason of Plumlees started at center and played all of 32 minutes. His usage was absolutely horrific and nightmarish ending at 10.7 percent by the game's end, but […]

Daily NBA Injury Roundup for December 26th, 2020

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 December 26th, 2020. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Kawhi Leonard Injured On Christmas Day

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (face) was injured during the Christmas Day win over the Nuggets. The veteran sustained the injury late in the game after taking an inadvertent elbow from big man Serge Ibaka while going up for a rebound. After writhing in pain on the court while visibly bleeding, he was escorted […]

Anthony Davis Pours In Game-High 28 Points On Christmas Day

Los Angeles Lakers power forward/center Anthony Davis packed the stat sheet during his 30 minutes of action on Christmas Day versus Dallas, finishing with a game-high 28 points to go along with eight rebounds, five assists, and two steals. Also a positive sign for Davis moving forward was that he fired up five triples, knocking […]

LeBron James Records First Double-Double Of Season

Los Angeles Lakers point guard/small forward LeBron James returned to his traditional high-level fantasy production ways during a Christmas Day victory over the Mavericks. James finished with 22 points, 10 assists, and seven rebounds across 31 minutes, also adding three made triples and a blocked shot. James' workload early in the season will be worth […]

Luka Doncic Delivers Solid 27-Point Christmas Day Outing

Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic went for 27 points, seven assists, and four rebounds during Friday's loss to the Lakers. By most standards, Doncic's performance was more than solid, but his astronomical fantasy expectations have left fantasy managers -- particularly DFS ones -- wanting more out of the gate. Doncic shot 9-for-19 from the […]

Dario Saric, Abdel Nader Ruled Out Against Kings

The Phoenix Suns have ruled out guard Abdel Nader (concussion) and forward Dario Saric (quad) have been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Sacramento Kings. Nader isn't a huge deal for fantasy purposes, but Saric will play a fairly sizable role in Phoenix once he's cleared to return. For now, expect to see more […]

Eric Gordon, John Wall Among Rockets Out For Opener

The Houston Rockets will be without a lot of players on Saturday when they face the Portland Trail Blazers due to COVID-19 issues, with guards John Wall, Eric Gordon, Mason Jones, and Ben McLemore ruled out, as well as forward Kenyon Martin Jr. and center DeMarcus Cousins. Yikes. DFS players might be able to find […]

James Wiseman Looks Solid Again

Golden State Warriors center James Wiseman, who registered 19 points and six rebounds in his NBA debut on Tuesday, performed well again on Christmas Day. The 19-year-old rookie ended up being the team's only bright spot in a huge 138-99 loss to Milwaukee, going for 18 points, eight rebounds, and three blocks. He shot 5-for-11 […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Struggles To Score On Christmas Day

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo struggled to score the basketball in Friday's matchup against the Warriors, but he still managed to put together a double-double in only 27 minutes. The game turned into a blowout and Giannis ended with 15 points, 13 rebounds, and four assists in limited playing time. The two-time MVP shot just […]

Khris Middleton Guides Bucks To Huge Victory

Milwaukee Bucks small forward Khris Middleton scored a game-high 31 points on Christmas Day as the team trashed Golden State in a 138-99 victory. Middleton was hot right from the off and ended up shooting 10-for-15 from the floor with a superb 6-for-8 record from downtown. His line also included five assists, four rebounds, and […]

Robert Williams And Tacko Fall Out For Christmas Day

Boston Celtics centers Robert Williams (illness) and Tacko Fall (eye) will not play Friday against the Brooklyn Nets. This will be an interesting story to follow as the Celtics will only have two active centers for this contest: Daniel Theis and Tristan Thompson. In the opener, both big men started, but now coach Brad Stevens […]

Jimmy Butler Sustains Ankle Injury During Christmas Day Win

Miami Heat shooting guard/small forward Jimmy Butler (ankle) departed Friday's victory over the Pelicans during the first half with an ankle injury. Butler was held to just 16 minutes, where he compiled four points on 2-for-7 shooting to go along with six rebounds and five assists. Butler had been dealing with an ankle ailment entering […]

Zion Williamson Grabs Career-High 14 Rebounds In Defeat

New Orleans Pelicans power forward Zion Williamson utilized his career-high 38 minutes on the court to produce a massive Christmas Day double-double versus Miami, accounting for 32 points and a career-best 14 rebounds. Williamson was tenacious both on the glass and in attacking the rim, getting up 20 shots while also attempting 15 free throws. […]

Duncan Robinson Ties Christmas Day Triples Made Record

Miami Heat shooting guard Duncan Robinson was scorching hot from behind the three-point line during Friday's win over the Pelicans, tying the all-time record for made three-pointers (seven) in a Christmas Day contest. Robinson has shown a propensity to launch with frequency from deep when he begins to percolate, with Miami's offense focusing on getting […]

Austin Rivers Could Miss More Time

New York Knicks guard Austin Rivers (groin) was able to make progress during Thursday's practice, according to head coach Tom Thibodeau. However, it sounds like the team is unsure when Rivers will be able to get back on the court. That means, Frank Ntilikina or Dennis Smith Jr. should be looking at a boost in […]