Davis Bertans Faces Minutes Cap Wednesday

Washington Wizards small/power forward Davis Bertans will be limited to around 18-20 minutes during Wednesday's season opener versus the 76ers. With Rui Hachimura (illness) already ruled out in the frontcourt, Deni Avdija and Moritz Wagner figure to factor in behind Bertans. Having been utilized primarily as a bench ace for the Wizards last season, Bertans […]

Norman Powell Cleared To Play In Wednesday’s Season Opener

Toronto Raptors shooting guard/small forward Norman Powell has been given the green light to play in Wednesday's game versus New Orleans. Powell passed his last round of COVID-19 testing prior to tip-off and is now set to lead the team's second unit in their first game of the season. Last year proved to be a breakout […]

Oklahoma City-Houston Contest Postponed Wednesday

Wednesday's game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Houston Rockets has been called off due to multiple positive COVID-19 tests and continued contract tracing within the Rockets organization. As of Wednesday night, three players had either tested positive for the virus or had inconclusive results, while four additional players were quarantined under the league's contact […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (12/23/20): NBA DFS Lineups

After a quick taste Tuesday, the second day of the 2020-21 NBA season comes roaring in on Wednesday. Every team that was kept sidelined for the first day of the year is on the floor come Day 2, leading to a slate jam-packed with star power.  There are numerous faces in new places, so be […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (12/23/20): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

The NBA season officially began Tuesday night with some marquee matchups, yet Wednesday offers the more exciting opportunity for daily fantasy players. The rest of the league is in action, with 13 games slated across the country. With 26 teams making their debuts, there is plenty of intrigue and uncertainty heading into the season. Free […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for December 23 (Premium Content)

NBA DFS Premium Cheat Sheet for 12/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard     CORE PLAYS MARKED IN GREEN ABOVE   The Best of the Rest Since we have 26 teams in action today, I wanted to give you more options than just the twelve players I could fit […]

Dario Saric Sitting Out Season Opener

Phoenix Suns forward Dario Saric (quad) has been ruled out for Wednesday's season opener. He missed all the preseason with a quad injury and will sit out versus the Dallas Mavericks here. However, it doesn't sound like Saric is going to be sidelined for too long. Frank Kaminsky (personal) won't suit up, so the extra […]

Tristan Thompson Could Sit Out On Wednesday

Boston Celtics center Tristan Thompson (hamstring) is questionable to suit up for Wednesday's season opener versus the Milwaukee Bucks. Thompson missed all of the preseason due to a hamstring issue, but has been able to practice recently. The team is likely going to wait until shootaround before making a final decision. Daniel Theis would stand […]

John Wall, DeMarcus Cousins Ruled Out

Houston Rockets guard John Wall and center DeMarcus Cousins have been ruled out for Wednesday's season opener due to COVID-19 protocols. It's honestly unclear who is available for Houston after the James Harden strip-club drama. Fantasy managers might have to wait until closer to tip-off before getting a better idea of who to start. As of right now, […]

Ben McLemore Sitting For Season Opener

Houston Rockets guard Ben McLemore will not suit up for Wednesday's season opener because of COVID-19 protocols. Honestly, it's unclear who is going to be available for Houston after the James Harden strip-club drama. Eric Gordon, Danuel House Jr. and Sterling Brown should gain quite a few minutes here. Both Gordon and House should be safe options […]

Tomas Satoransky Available Versus Hawks

Chicago Bulls guard Tomas Satoransky will be available for Wednesday's season opener versus the Atlanta Hawks. He was cleared from quarantine earlier this week and has kept himself in shape. Satoransky might see limited minutes on Wednesday but should be an important part of the offense with the second unit this season. His ability to play […]

Clint Capela Officially Out Versus Bulls

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (Achilles) has officially been ruled out for Wednesday's season opener against the Chicago Bulls. This doesn't come as much of a surprise because he was listed as doubtful coming into the game. John Collins should draw the start at center with Danilo Gallinari likely starting at the 4. Both players […]

Kendrick Nunn Will Suit Up For Season Opener

Miami Heat guard Kendrick Nunn (groin, knee) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Wednesday's season opener. He was dealing with a groin strain and a minor knee issue during the preseason. However, it appears Nunn is fine now and will suit up against the Orlando Magic. It's unclear what kind of role […]

Kevin Huerter Available Versus Bulls

Atlanta Hawks guard Kevin Huerter (elbow) is available for Wednesday's contest against the Chicago Bulls. He was listed as probable with minor elbow soreness, but appears well enough to suit up. Huerter's path to minutes is cloudy at times, but he should get consistent minutes on Wednesday. Both Rajon Rondo (personal) and Kris Dunn (knee) […]

Larry Nance Jr. Could Start On Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Larry Nance Jr. (head) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Wednesday's season opener. He did miss some time in the preseason due to a concussion, but has been cleared to play. Nance could jump into the starting five with Kevin Love (calf) already ruled out. He averaged 13.1 points, […]

LeBron James Starts 18th Season With 22-Point Performance

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James led the team with 22 points in Tuesday's 116-109 loss to the Clippers, shooting 7-for-17 from the field and 3-for-8 from downtown. He also had five rebounds and five assists while ending up as the team's only starter with a positive plus/minus. LeBron hurt his ankle in the second […]

Dennis Schroder Gets Close To Triple-Double In Lakers Debut

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Dennis Schroder impressed in his first game for the team, finishing a 116-109 loss to the Clippers with 14 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists. It could've easily been an even bigger night for him had his shot fallen, as the 27-year-old German managed to go only 5-for-15 from the […]

Paul George Scores Game-High 33 Points In Season Opener

Los Angeles Clippers guard/forward Paul George led all scorers with 33 points in Tuesday's season opener against the Lakers. He scored 26 second-half points to help the Clippers to a 116-109 win. George shot an outstanding 13-for-18 from the field and 5-for-8 from beyond the arc. He also had six rebounds, three assists, and one […]

Daily NBA Injury Roundup for December 23rd, 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 23rd, 2020. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Caris LeVert Has A Strong Showing in Opener

Brooklyn Nets guard Caris Levert logged 25 minutes during the decisive win over the Golden State Warriors, finishing with 20 points. He also added nine rebounds, five assists and contributed defensively by snagging two steals and recording one block. To the benefit of his fantasy managers, LeVert got some extra run in garbage time on […]

Top College Basketball Betting Picks for Wednesday, December 23, 2020

Welcome back! In this article every week, we'll be giving you an early Christmas gift with some of the top college basketball games and betting picks for Wednesday, December 23, 2020. Last week's slate of games was cut in half after two last-minute cancellations due to COVID-19. The remaining two games resulted in a split, with […]

Kyrie Irving Leads The Way On Tuesday Night

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving finished with a game-high 26 points on Tuesday during the win over the Warriors. He also added four rebounds and four assists. Irving was dominant in this one, going 10-for-16 from the field in addition to nailing four of his seven shots from deep. The 28-year-old appeared healthy after having […]

Kevin Durant Shines In Debut

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant finished with 22 points, five boards, and three assists during the massive win over the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night. He was also sound on the defensive end, adding three steals and a block. The former MVP appeared to show no signs of the injured Achilles suffered during the […]

Ty Jerome Unavailable For Wednesday’s Season Opener

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Ty Jerome (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's contest against the Rockets. Jerome's absence will work against the Thunder's PG depth, as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is set to serve as the team's starting point with George Hill pitching in off the bench. The Thunder acquired Jerome this off-season from Phoenix, […]

D.J. Augustin Unlikely To Make Team Debut Wednesday

Milwaukee Bucks point guard D.J. Augustin (calf) has been tagged as doubtful to suit up for Wednesday's season opener against Boston. Augustin was brought aboard to backup Jrue Holiday, but the role will likely shift to Donte Divincenzo should Augustin not be cleared in time. Whereas the veteran had some DFS upside last year as […]

Thaddeus Young Will Miss Wednesday’s Season Opener

Chicago Bulls small/power forward Thaddeus Young (leg) has been listed as out for Wednesday's contest versus Atlanta, and he could miss much more time than that, as he is without a timetable to return to game action. Young was unlikely to reprise a considerable role in the frontcourt out of the gates in 2020, but […]

Knicks Pass On Offering Frank Ntilikina An Extension

New York Knicks point guard Frank Ntilikina has had a much-maligned start to his NBA career since having been selected with the eighth overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft. Over 178 games, he has averaged 6.0 points and 3.1 assists per game, all while shooting just 36.6 percent overall, including 31.1 percent from long […]

Tomas Satoransky Earns Questionable Tag For Wednesday

Chicago Bulls point guard Tomas Satoransky (personal) is questionable to play in Wednesday's season opener against Atlanta. Satoransky has been away from the team, which likely puts his availability trending on the wrong side of suiting up. Coby White is set to take over starting point guard duties for the Bulls this season, with Satoransky […]

Anfernee Simons Draws Questionable Tag For Wednesday

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Anfernee Simons (hamstring) has been listed as questionable to play in Wednesday's season opener versus Utah. A hamstring ailment has slowed Simons throughout the pre-season, and an absence Wednesday could funnel additional minutes in the direction of Damian Lillard. Having taken on a sizable bench role last year, Simons still […]

Keldon Johnson Says He’ll Play In Wednesday’s Opener

San Antonio Spurs shooting guard/small forward Keldon Johnson (foot) said Tuesday that he would be ready to take the floor for Wednesday's season opener against the Grizzlies. Johnson saw action in just 17 games last season, but averaged 9.1 points across 17.7 minutes per contest. The Spurs have distributed minutes plentifully across their backcourt over […]