Nikola Jokic Scores 25 Points On Christmas Day

Denver Nuggets power forward/center Nikola Jokic continued his resurgence on Christmas Day when he scored 25 points on 8-for-20 shooting in the 112-100 loss to the Pelicans. Jokic added 10 boards with four assists but did commit five turnovers in 31 minutes of action. The positive here is that he is keeping up his offensive […]

Gary Harris Looks Good Again In Loss To Pelicans

Denver Nuggets guard Gary Harris looks to be finally finding his stride as he provided another solid line on Wednesday in the 12-point loss to the Pelicans. With many owners regretting drafting Harris, he did not disappoint in this one with 15 points on 6-for-13 shooting and added four steals, three rebounds and three triples […]

Jrue Holiday Swipes Six Steals On Wednesday

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday had the quick hands on Wednesday when he racked up a season-high six steals in the 112-110 win over the Nuggets. Holiday also connected on 8-for-18 shooting en route to 20 points while providing eight assists with four rebounds across 31 minutes of action. It's lines like these that […]

Brandon Ingram Fills It Up On Christmas Day

New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward Brandon Ingram had things going from deep when drilled seven threes en route to a team-high 31 points in the Christmas Day win over the Nuggets. Ingram connected on a sizzling 7-for-9 overall from deep and added a full line with seven boards, two assists, two steals and a block in […]

Derrick Favors Hands Out A Career-High Eight Assists

New Orleans Pelicans power forward/center Derrick Favors took the role of setting up teammates on Wednesday when he handed out a career-high eight assists in the win over the Nuggets. Favors did not stop there as he added eight points with 13 rebounds to go along with three blocks and a steal in 30 minutes […]

Daily NBA Injury Roundup for December 26th, 2019

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, 2019. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Held In Check On Christmas Day

After having made eight field-goal attempts or fewer just twice over his first 28 games this season, Milwaukee Bucks small/power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has now finished with eight made shots in each of his last three games. Antetokounmpo was thoroughly flummoxed to the tune of 8-for-27 shooting overall, --including going 0-for-7 from behind the three-point […]

Khris Middleton Drops Season-High 31 Points In Defeat

Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard/small forward Khris Middleton tied his season high with five made triples en route to scoring a season-best 31 points during Wednesday’s loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Middleton shot 12-for-21 from the floor overall, also adding eight rebounds and four assists to what was arguably his best fantasy outing of the season […]

Ben Simmons Logs Third Straight Double-Double

Philadelphia 76ers point guard/small forward Ben Simmons was all over the stat sheet during Wednesday’s win over the Milwaukee Bucks en route to notching his third consecutive double-double. Simmons finished an efficient 7-for-10 from the floor overall, collecting 15 points to go with 14 assists, seven rebounds, three steals and two blocks. After a slow […]

Joel Embiid Racks Up 31 Points In Just 28 Minutes

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid dominated to the tune of a 31-point effort in Wednesday’s Christmas Day win over the Milwaukee Bucks, needing just 28 minutes to compile an all-around impressive double-double. Embiid finished 11-for-21 from the field, knocking down at least three triples in a contest for only the fourth time all year. He […]

Kyle Kuzma Drops Season-High 25 In Losing Effort

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma scored a season-high 25 points with four rebounds, four triples, and a steal in a 111-106 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. Kuzma got off to a red-hot start, with 15 points and three triples in the opening period. The third-year pro has struggled to find shots in the […]

Anthony Davis Stuffs Stat Sheet In Loss To Clippers

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (knee) recorded 24 points, six rebounds, three assists, two steals, two blocks, and a triple in a 111-106 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. Davis failed to post his sixth straight double-double, though he still managed to put up an excellent overall stat line. The former Kentucky star ranks […]

LeBron James Flirts With Triple-Double Against Clippers

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (back) tallied 23 points, 10 assists, nine rebounds, two triples, two steals, and a block in a 111-106 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. James particularly struggled from deep as he shot 16.7 percent, though he made up for it by stuffing the stat sheet. While his shot percentage […]

Paul George Struggles Offensively In Win Over Lakers

Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George tallied 17 points, five rebounds, three assists, three blocks, and a triple in a 111-106 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. George struggled to 27.8 percent shooting from the field, though his elite defensive skills were on display. The 29-year-old bothered LeBron James into 9-24 shooting and blocked a […]

Kawhi Leonard Scores 35, Leads Christmas Comeback

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard scored 35 points with 12 rebounds, five assists, five triples, and a steal in a 111-106 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Leonard was unstoppable in this one, as he poured in 18 of his 35 in the second half and helped the Clippers erase a 15-point deficit. It's […]

Enes Kanter Records Second Double-Double Of Year

Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter recorded 12 points, 11 rebounds, and an assist in a 118-102 win over the Toronto Raptors. It's Kanter's second double-double of the year and his fourth straight game with at least 11 boards. The Turkish big man has averaged 13.8 rebounds in those games. He's been limited on offense and […]

Gordon Hayward Stuffs Stat Sheet In 26 Minutes

Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward tallied 14 points, six assists, five rebounds, two triples, two steals, and a block in a 118-102 victory over the Toronto Raptors. Hayward played for the first time since December 12 and looked very good in limited minutes. Fantasy owners should be toasting to Hayward's good health because when he's […]

Jaylen Brown Drops 30 With Five Threes On Christmas

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown dropped 30 points with six rebounds, five triples, and four assists in a 118-102 win over the Toronto Raptors. At 23 years old, Brown became the youngest Celtic to score 30 points on Christmas Day, breaking Bill Russell's record. In addition to having a breakout season, the fourth-year veteran is […]

Fred VanVleet Scores An Efficient 27 Points Against Celtics

Toronto Raptors guard Fred Vanvleet scored 27 points with six assists, four rebounds, four steals, and two triples in a 118-102 loss to the Boston Celtics. VanVleet's 52.4 percent shooting from the field and 40 percent shooting from the arc were his best marks since returning from a knee injury. He's been an absolute steal […]

Chris Boucher Scores Career-High 24 On Christmas

Toronto Raptors forward Chris Boucher scored a career-high 24 points with six rebounds, three triples, and two blocks in a 118-102 loss to the Boston Celtics on Christmas Day. Boucher's Christmas present has come in the form of more minutes, thanks to injuries to Pascal Siakam (groin), Norman Powell (shoulder), and Marc Gasol (hamstring). Over […]

Kevon Looney is Ruled Out for Wednesday

Golden State Warriors center Kevon Looney (abdominal) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Houston Rockets. Looney is dealing with soreness in his abdominal region, so the team will have him sit this one out. However, he wasn't a big part of the rotation and he shouldn't be owned in most formats. Willie […]

Eric Gordon is Listed as Out for Wednesday

Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (knee) is listed as out for Wednesday's game against the Golden State Warriors. He's making progress, but won't suit up for this contest. The Rockets are hopeful that Gordon could be able to play in Saturday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. He hasn't been reliable this season, but Austin Rivers […]

Buy, Sell, or Hold: Kyle Lowry and Buddy Hield

Trying to trade away your guy when he is surpassing everyone's expectations for a guy who actually has more value but just isn't in the groove just makes sense. It's a good business model and can help your team become stronger in the long run. Furthermore, if a guy you're looking to acquire on a […]

Fantasy Basketball Rotation Watch: Playing Time Updates For Week 10

Welcome to Rotation Watch! Each week this article will break down who is gaining and who is losing minutes around the NBA. Fantasy managers want the players that are getting the opportunity to shine, not the ones who are sitting on the bench and watching from the sidelines. Happy Holidays from Rotation Watch! Today is […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (12/25/19): NBA DFS Lineups

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to everyone and their respective families. We hope everyone has a happy and safe holiday season! The holiday is a great way to reflect on your family, give to others and watch some quality NBA basketball. We have a five-game slate with stars galore and a few key matchups of […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (12/25/19): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Happy Holidays, everyone. The league features some exciting matchups on Christmas, with five games taking place throughout the day, beginning at 12:05 pm (eastern). Since lineups will lock early, be sure to avoid players who are listed on the injury report, especially those who are listed as anything other than probable. In this article, I […]

NBA DFS Prop Picks for Christmas Day (12/25/19) - Monkey Knife Fight

As always, the NBA has a killer schedule set for Christmas Day and once the gifts are opened, you can play props on Monkey Knife Fight to add some excitement. The five-game schedule starts with the Boston Celtics in Toronto to face the defending-champion Raptors. They are also the injury-depleted Raptors with at least four […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for December 25th (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard, including our brand new DFS Matchup Ratings with daily player projections.   Premium Research & DFS Lineup Picks DFS Cheat Sheet   Game of the Day Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors The Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors rank second and 16th in […]

Week 10 Standard Leagues - Waiver Wire Specialists

Wishing everyone a happy holidays! This season has been entertaining with many different story lines, and we're excited for what the rest of the season has to offer. This is a reminder that fantasy basketball is a marathon, not a sprint. We are just about halfway into the fantasy season, where managers should have a […]

Fantasy Basketball Injury News - Lineup Updates for Week 10

Welcome to RotoBaller's weekly injury room report. Injuries are an unfortunate part of the game, but we have you covered when the injury bug bites. We'll discuss who is on the mend and who will benefit from the player's absence. The next up-and-coming gem could be waiting on the waiver wire ready for your claim. […]