Mitchell Robinson Will Play On Friday Against OKC

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (hamstring) will play Friday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Robinson was question with a hamstring injury, but it is encouraging he will be able to play through it. Hamstrings can be tricky though, so hopefully Robinson is able to get through this game unscathed. With Robinson back, Bobby Portis […]

Trae Young Will Not Suit Up Friday

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (illness) will not play Friday against the Washington Wizards. Young is dealing with an illness and coach Lloyd Pierce stated Young just "needed more rest". This was a juicy match up, but the best decision is for Young to recover. Jeff Teague will get the start here against a […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (3/6/20): NBA DFS Lineups

In the wake of a smaller slate Thursday night, DFS hoops gets back into the deep waters Friday with a 10-game slate that is emblematic of how many evenings will go over the final month-plus. The theme Friday is points. There are three contests on the early lines that are projected for at least 235 […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (3/6/20): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another edition of my FanDuel NBA DFS picks. We have a large ten-game slate on tap tonight with a number of great plays and some great games to target for DFS. We don't have all the Vegas totals yet due to injury uncertainty, but we already have three games with totals […]

NBA DFS Prop Picks for Friday (3/6/20) - Monkey Knife Fight

It's time to kick-start the weekend with some fantastic NBA action and make some money. The league offers up a 10-game schedule on Friday night, including 10 of the top 12 teams in terms of pace to provide us with all the counting stats and fast action we desire. The early slate is chock full […]

Ish Smith Will Miss At Least A Week

Washington Wizards guard Ish Smith (hamstring) is expected to miss at least one week of action, according to head coach Scott Brooks. He'll miss his second game in a row on Friday due to a left hamstring issue. Shabazz Napier and Jerome Robinson will see increased playing time until Smith returns. Both players could be […]

Trae Young is Downgraded to Doubtful on Friday

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (illness) has been downgraded to doubtful for Friday's game against the Washington Wizards. He was listed as questionable earlier on Friday, but apparently the issue is worse now. Jeff Teague and Brian Goodwin will be asked to step up if Young sits out. Both players are worth looking at as […]

Deandre Ayton is Doubtful Versus Blazers

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. He was able to get through some non-contact work on Thursday, so it appears his sprained left ankle is getting better. It sounds unlikely that he'll play on Friday, but he appears to be day-to-day at the […]

Luka Doncic Remains Questionable on Friday

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (illness) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. He is dealing with an illness, but also required X-rays on his left thumb after Wednesday's game. Doncic has been known to play through minor issues, but we'll see if the Mavs play it safe instead. Tim Hardaway […]

Joakim Noah Signs With Clippers

Free-agent center Joakim Noah has agreed to a 10-day deal with the Los Angeles Clippers, according to Shams Charania. The Clippers reportedly had interest in Noah back in September, but they've finally struck a deal months later. Noah is expected to join the team next week, but he'll likely see little playing time. Montrezl Harrell […]

Tim Hardaway Jr. is Ruled Out for Friday

Dallas Mavericks guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (illness) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. He was listed as questionable on Thursday's injury report due to a bruised left shoulder. The Mavs are a bit banged up with Dorian Finney-Smith (hip) and J.J. Barea (ankle) both questionable for this game as well. […]

Otto Porter Will Come Off the Bench on Friday

Chicago Bulls forward Otto Porter will come off the bench versus the Indiana Pacers on Friday. He looked solid in his first game back on Monday when he dropped 18 points and three assists over 17 minutes of play. He didn't play too well on Wednesday, but will get roughly 20-22 minutes on Friday. The […]

Lauri Markkanen Remains Limited on Friday

Chicago Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen will play roughly 20-22 minutes during Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers. He dropped 13 points and four rebounds in 21 minutes during his return on Wednesday. He'll remain in the starting five here, but the Bulls will be cautious with their young forward. Markkanen should continue to see a […]

Joel Embiid to Be Evaluated on Monday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (shoulder) has resumed basketball activities and appears to be making solid progress. He has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Golden State Warriors, but will be re-evaluated on Monday. The Sixers next game after Saturday is against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday. Fantasy owners will have to wait […]

Jusuf Nurkic Will Return Versus Rockets

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic (leg) is set to make his season debut against the Houston Rockets on March 15. He has been doing on-court work and practices over the last few months. He'll be heavily limited since he hasn't played all season, but he should have fantasy value in some formats. Hassan Whiteside […]

Draymond Green is Questionable to Play Versus Sixers

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Green had an MRI on his left knee, but it came back clean, so he's hopeful to play in Saturday's contest. Eric Paschall has stepped up and played well in the absence of Green. He'll be worth […]

Thomas Bryant Should Be Back in Action on Friday

Washington Wizards center Thomas Bryant (rest) is expected to be back in the rotation for Friday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. He played 19 minutes during Tuesday's game, but sat out on Wednesday due to rest. The Wizards have been limiting Bryant to less than 20 minutes in every game since the All-Star break. He […]

Tristan Thompson Gets Back to Practice on Friday

Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson (knee) was able to return to practice on Friday. He has missed each of the last three games due to a left knee contusion, but getting back to practice here is a great sign. Andre Drummond (calf) was able to practice on Friday as well, so hopefully both players will […]

Andre Drummond Returns to Practice

Cleveland Cavaliers center Andre Drummond (calf) was able to get back to practice on Friday. He missed each of the last two games due to a nagging calf issue, but was able to get through everything without issues on Friday. The team is likely going to wait until after shootaround on Saturday before deciding if […]

Darius Garland is Expected to Sit This Weekend

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (groin) was unable to practice on Friday and is expected to miss both games this weekend. He has missed each of the last two games due to a strained left groin. The Cavs aren't playing for anything, so it's not shocking to see the team being cautious with their talented […]

Dewayne Dedmon Returns on Friday

Atlanta Hawks center Dewayne Dedmon (elbow) is available for Friday's game against the Washington Wizards. He was a fully participate during Thursday's practice and was listed as probable on the injury report heading into this contest. He'll return from a four-game absence, so Dedmon could be under a minutes limit here. Bruno Fernando (shin) is […]

Kemba Walker Will See Increased Minutes on Friday

Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker (knee) will see increased minutes, but will still be limited for Friday's game against the Utah Jazz. Walker returned on Tuesday from a five-game absence, but sat out the following night due to rest. The Celtics are going to ease Walker back into things, but he should see around 25-30 […]

Trae Young is Questionable on Friday

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (illness) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Washington Wizards. He was dealing with flu-like symptoms last week, but was able to play in both games without any issues. It doesn't sound like something that is going to sideline Young, but fantasy owners should check back closer to […]

Evan Fournier is Likely Out for An Extended Time

Orlando Magic guard Evan Fournier (elbow) suffered a sprained UCL during Wednesday's game while diving for a loose ball. He has already been ruled out for Friday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves and is expected to miss multiple games, according to head coach Steve Clifford. Wesley Iwundu and Terrence Ross should benefit in playing time […]

Eric Gordon is Ruled Out Against Hornets

Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. He exited early during Thursday's game versus the Los Angeles Clippers due to right knee soreness. Russell Westbrook (rest) is unavailable for Saturday's contest as well. Ben McLemore and Austin Rivers will see increased playing time and usage […]

Russell Westbrook Will Rest Versus Charlotte

Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook (rest) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. It's the first game of a back-to-back set, so it's not shocking to see the Rockets rest Westbrook. He is expected to rejoin the rotation for Sunday's game against the Orlando Magic. Eric Gordon (knee) will join Westbrook […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for March 6th (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.   Premium Research & DFS Lineup Picks DFS Cheat Sheet   Game of the Day Atlanta Hawks vs Washington Wizards The Atlanta Hawks and Washington Wizards rank sixth and fifth in the NBA in pace. It should come as no surprise that this game […]

Stephen Curry Has 23 Points In Return To Action

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry played in an NBA game for the first time since October and was productive in his 27 minutes. The three-time NBA champion tallied 23 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists in a 121-113 loss to the Toronto Raptors on Thursday night. It was an encouraging sign for fantasy owners […]

Norman Powell Nets Career-High 37 Points

Toronto Raptors guard Norman Powell spoiled Steph Curry's return with a career-high 37 points on Thursday night. In a 121-113 win, Powell played 38 minutes and added three rebounds, three steals, and two assists to go along with his scoring production. He went 13-for-20 from the field, 4-for-8 from three, and a perfect 7-for-7 from […]

Daily NBA Injury Roundup for March 6th, 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 March 6th, 2020. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]