Marcus Morris is Unable to Practice Monday

New York Knicks forward Marcus Morris (neck) was unable to suit up for Monday's practice. However, he's listed as probable for Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. It appears Morris tweaked his neck during Sunday's game, but it doesn't sound like a serious issue. Fantasy owners should check back for another update after Tuesday's […]

Elfrid Payton Might Play on Tuesday

New York Knicks guard Elfrid Payton (personal) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. He missed last game due to the birth of his child. There's a good chance that he'll be back in action for Tuesday's game. Dennis Smith Jr. (oblique) is listed as questionable for this game as […]

Dennis Smith Jr. is Questionable for Tuesday

New York Knicks guard Dennis Smith Jr. (oblique) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. He's missed each of the last five games due to an oblique issue. Elfrid Payton (personal) and Frank Ntilikina are in the mix as well, so Smith isn't a reliable fantasy option. Smith is only […]

Devin Booker Dominates With 40 Points In Loss

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker totaled his third 40+ point performance of the season as he finished with 40 points, six assists and two rebounds on 13-for-20 shooting from the field and 13-for-14 from the free throw line in Sunday's 121-114 loss to the Grizzlies. The 23-year-old got it going early in the game and […]

Kelly Oubre Jr. Scores 17 Points Against Grizzlies

Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr. recorded his sixth double-double of the season in Sunday's 121-114 loss to the Grizzlies, as he finished with 17 points, 10 rebounds, two assists and one steal on 6-for-18 shooting from the field in 38 minutes of action. The 24-year-old snapped a streak of four consecutive efficient 20+ point […]

Andrew Wiggins, Robert Covington Both Drop 15 Points In Win

Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard/small forward Andrew Wiggins returned to the lineup for Sunday’s win over the Cleveland Cavaliers and dropped 15 points on 6-for-19 shooting. Joining him with 15 points was small/power forward Robert Covington, who shot 5-for-13 overall, including 4-for-10 from long range. Wiggins added seven rebounds, four assists and two steals, while Covington […]

Ante Zizic Records First Double-Double Of Season

Cleveland Cavaliers center Ante Zizic was thrust into a larger role during Sunday’s loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves as the trio of Kevin Love, Tristan Thompson and Larry Nance Jr. were all sidelined. Zizic played a season-best 25 minutes off the bench and accrued season highs in both scoring and rebounding with 15 points and […]

Deandre Ayton Records Double-Double In Loss

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton posted his third consecutive double-double in Sunday's 121-114 loss to the Grizzlies, as the 21-year-old finished with 14 points, 12 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal on 7-for-14 shooting from the field. Ayton has been limited to just six games on the season due to a 25-game suspension […]

Dante Exum Stars With Career-High 28 Points Off Bench

Cleveland Cavaliers point/shooting guard Dante Exum was electric as a reserve during Sunday’s loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, shooting 11-for-13 overall en route to a career-best 28-point effort. Exum, who has battled myriad injuries over the years, stepped up with a larger offensive role as Kevin Porter Jr. exited with a knee injury of his […]

Jaren Jackson Jr. Totals 15 Points In Victory

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr. posted a solid all-around stat line in Sunday's 121-114 victory against the Suns, as the second year big man totaled 15 points, eight rebounds, three assists, three blocks and one steal on 6-for-14 shooting from the field and 3-for-8 from deep. The 20-year-old has taken a productive step forward […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/6/20): NBA DFS Lineups

There are few things that set the tone for the week better than a nine-game NBA DFS slate. While options are aplenty, so is value. Fortunately, the early injury reports have let us glimpse ahead of time into players who should exceed their value and provide excellent plays, no matter the format. With two MVP […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (1/6/20): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

I hope everyone had a fantastic weekend. We have a TON of injuries as the NBA features a massive nine-game slate to kick off the week. Kemba Walker, who has been ill, will once again be out, while D'Angelo Russell, who has missed his last three games, will also continue to sit as a result […]

Jonas Valanciunas Scores 30 Points Against Suns

Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas finished with 30 points, eight rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal in Sunday's 121-114 victory against the Suns. Valanciunas went 12-for-16 from the field and 3-for-4 from three-point range, tying his season-best marks in both categories in the contest, while his 30-point performance came two points shy of […]

LeBron James Records 90th Triple-Double Of His Career

Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward LeBron James did it again on Sunday when he recorded 21 points with 14 boards and 11 assists for his 90th career triple-double in the win over the Pistons. James connected on 10 of 21 shots but didn't record a block or a steal in 35 minutes of action. He once […]

Anthony Davis Swats Eight Shots On Sunday

Los Angeles Lakers power forward/center Anthony Davis recorded a team-high 24 points and recorded a season-high eight blocks in the win on Sunday against the Detroit Pistons. Davis connected on 7-for-16 shooting and also added 11 boards with three steals in this monster of a line. The Lakers were just a block shy of tying […]

Sekou Doumbouya Scores 11 Points In Start

Detroit Pistons forward Sekou Doumbouya cooled off and fouled out in 34 minutes of action on Sunday against the Lakers. Doumbouya connected on four of 12 shooting en route to 11 points and grabbed five rebounds with a block before exiting the game with six fouls. He once again got the start with Blake Griffin […]

Andre Drummond Struggles From The Floor Versus Lakers

Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond struggled from the floor on Sunday when he connected on just 2-for-13 shooting, but still provided a huge line in the loss to the Lakers. Drummond did manage to connect on eight of his nine attempts at the line to save his scoring line as he provided 12 points but […]

Derrick Rose Scores 28 Points On Sunday In Loss

Detroit Pistons guard Derrick Rose stayed hot on Sunday when he pumped in 28 points in 29 minutes off the bench in the loss to the Lakers. Rose connected on all 10 of his free throws and made eight of his 19 shot attempts while adding five assists with three rebounds, a steal, and a […]

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups- Week 12

The waiver wire is where leagues are won and lost. The draft is long past and now your rosters feel completely different if you are even moderately active. Players come and go due to poor performances and/or injury all the time. Staying on top of your needs is essential to winning matchups and grinding your […]

Hassan Whiteside Picks Up Big Double-Double In Revenge Game

Portland Trail Blazers center Hassan Whiteside was booed throughout his first game back in Miami, but it didn't affect him much during a big double-double performance. He finished a 122-111 loss with 21 points and a game-high 18 rebounds, shooting 9-for-12 from the field. Whiteside, who also had three blocks on Sunday, ended his five-year […]

Damian Lillard Goes Off For 34 Points

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard scored a game-high 34 points in Sunday's 122-111 loss to Miami, shooting 11-for-22 from the field and 6-for-12 from downtown. He also had three steals, while playing a massive 42 minutes. Lillard was forced to work overtime after C.J. McCollum (illness) was ruled out of the contest. Dame […]

Derrick Jones Jr. Enjoys Rare Start

Miami Heat small forward Derrick Jones Jr. replaced Jimmy Butler (back) in the starting lineup for Sunday's clash with Portland, and he played well, racking up 19 points, six rebounds, two assists, two blocks, and one steal. He shot 8-for-17 from the field while logging a season-high 36 minutes. Jones Jr. is averaging 24 minutes […]

Bam Adebayo Fills Stat Sheet Sunday Night

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo was full of energy on Sunday against the Blazers, finishing a 122-111 win with 20 points, eight rebounds, six assists, one steal, and one block. It was a struggle for him at the line with a 2-for-6 effort, but he missed only one shot from the field with 10 attempts. […]

Goran Dragic Notches Big Double-Double Off The Bench

Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic had an excellent game against Portland on Sunday, recording 29 points, 13 assists, and three rebounds in 30 minutes off the bench. He went an outstanding 7-for-10 with the three-ball, which was a big bounce-back effort after he finished 0-for-4 in the previous game. Dragic might be coming off […]

Deep Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Adds (Week 12)

Every week we come back to the same problem. Why are these players doing well and my players doing so bad. Luckily, you aren't alone and there are always going to be surprises, especially at this point in the season. Last week, I touched on the importance of the All-Star break and how the best […]

Jarrett Culver (PG/SG/SF, MIN) - Week 12 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 13% of leagues ANALYSIS: Playing time can be difficult to come by for a rookie, even for a high draft pick who was as impressive in college as Jarrett Culver was. However, with the Minnesota Timberwolves as banged up as to see Karl-Anthony Towns, Andrew Wiggins, and […]

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

Gorgui Dieng Scores Season-High 22 Points Amid Double-Double

Minnesota Timberwolves center Gorgui Dieng feasted upon a decimated Cleveland Cavaliers frontcourt during Sunday’s win, collecting a season-high 22 points to go along with 13 rebounds, six assists and four blocks. Dieng, who remained in the starting five with Karl-Anthony Towns again ruled out, shot 8-for-10 from the field overall, including 4-for-5 from long range; […]

Shabazz Napier Logs 21 Points During Efficient Shooting Night

Even with the Minnesota Timberwolves getting back multiple regulars during Sunday’s win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, point/shooting guard Shabazz Napier continued his stretch of stellar play by finishing with 21 points on 8-for-10 shooting. Napier has now reached the 20-point plateau in four consecutive games, the first time that he has done so in his […]

RJ Barrett Collects 24 Points During Loss

New York Knicks point/shooting guard RJ Barrett parlayed an efficient 7-for-11 shooting effort into a 24-point outing versus the Los Angeles Clippers during Sunday’s defeat. Barrett’s scoring was boosted by a 9-for-11 showing at the free-throw stripe, the most makes he has had from the line in his young career. He led the team with […]