Derrick White Provides 15 Points In Game 1 Win

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White didn't need to break out the heroics in Game 1 for the team to notch a blowout win over the Dallas Mavericks. The veteran guard finished with 15 points, five assists, two rebounds, one steal, and two turnovers while shooting 5-for-11 from the floor and 3-for-8 from downtown. The fact […]

Jaden Hardy Scores 13 Points Off The Bench

Dallas Mavericks guard Jaden Hardy provided the biggest scoring punch off of the bench while the rest of the bench combined for just seven points. The second-year combo guard finished the game with 13 points, three rebounds, one assist, and one made three. He shot 4-for-8 from the floor and knocked down all four of […]

P.J. Washington Comes Close To Double-Double

Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington delivered the second-most points on the team behind the 30-point performance from Luka Doncic. The bad thing is that resulted in a blowout loss in Game 1 by the tune of 107-89. Washington posted 14 points on 5-for-11 shooting and chipped in eight rebounds and one assist. He was unable […]

Jrue Holiday Posts Well-Rounded Stat Line

Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday contributed in the way he knows best, all-around on offense and a strong showing on defense. In the Game 1 blowout win over the Dallas Mavericks, the veteran combo guard registered 12 points, eight rebounds, five assists, and one steal while shooting 4-for-9 from the floor and 2-for-5 from deep. […]

Kyrie Irving Struggles In Return To Boston

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving struggled in Game 1 of the NBA Finals against Boston on Thursday. He scored only 12 points, shooting a rough 6-for-19 from the field while failing to make any of his five attempts from deep. Although he added three boards, two assists, and two steals, it wasn't his best showing. […]

Jaylen Brown Plays Well In The Win Over Dallas

Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown had a team-high 22 points in the win over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday evening. He added six rebounds, two assists, three steals, and three blocks. While Jayson Tatum is always the focal point for opposing defenses, Brown had another solid showing. There's no reason why that trend shouldn't continue […]

Kristaps Porzingis Solid In Return

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (calf) was available for the win over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night. Despite missing over a month with a Soleus strain, the veteran looked great in his 21 minutes off the bench, amassing 20 points off 8-for-13 shooting from the field while adding six boards and three blocks. Head […]

Jayson Tatum Leads Boston To A Win On Thursday

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum had a double-double in Thursday's win over the Dallas Mavericks. He amassed 16 points and 11 rebounds, adding five assists and a block. Unfortunately, the former Duke Blue Devil had issues taking care of the ball in Game 1, committing six turnovers. Tatum was arguably the C's most productive performer […]

Luka Doncic Leads All Scorers In Game 1

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic had a game-high 30 points in Game 1 of the NBA Finals versus the Celtics. Unfortunately, it wasn't enough, with Boston taking the win to claim the first contest of the series. Doncic added 10 rebounds and two steals. However, he struggled shooting, going 12-for-26 from the field and 4-for-12 […]

Kristaps Porzingis Won't Have A Minutes Restriction

According to Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla, center Kristaps Porzingis (calf) won't have a minutes restriction on Thursday night against the Dallas Mavericks. The veteran has been sidelined for well over a month because of a Soleus strain. With that said, Porzingis could still see less work than usual, meaning Al Horford remains a […]

Buddy Hield Expected To Draw Interest In Free Agency

According to Evan Sidery of Forbes Sports, impending free agent guard/forward Buddy Hield is expected to draw "strong interest" from teams this offseason, with the Bucks, Magic, Suns, and Timberwolves the favorites to acquire his talents. After inking a four-year, $94 million contract with the Kings in 2020-21, Hield was dealt to Indiana before eventually […]

Olivier-Maxence Prosper Cleared For Game 1

Dallas Mavericks forward Olivier-Maxence Prosper (ankle) is good to go for Game 1 of the NBA Finals versus the Boston Celtics. The rookie has been sidelined for most of the postseason because of a sprained left ankle. However, with Daniel Gafford, P.J. Washington, Maxi Kleber, and Dereck Lively II available, Prosper isn't anticipated to do […]

Luka Doncic Available On Thursday

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (knee, ankle) will play in Thursday's meeting with the Boston Celtics. He was listed as probable heading into Game 1 of the NBA Finals. However, there wasn't much concern regarding his availability, considering he's battled lingering knee and ankle soreness for weeks. The 25-year-old wasn't himself during the Conference Semifinals. […]

The Best of Both Worlds: NBA DFS Cash and GPP Targets for 6/6 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hello, RotoBallers! This article is here to provide you with a daily grasp on a few targets we can use for GPPs and cash. These will be tiered so that you can gather the ideas with ease. Here is your legend so […]

Cason Wallace Hopes To Expand His Game Next Season

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace is eager to improve following his rookie campaign. "Being more decisive when I have the ball in my hands," Wallace said in his exit interview. "Not just being a shooter, being able to play inside the (three-point) line as well." Wallace impressed with his outside shooting in 2023-24, hitting […]

Simone Fontecchio Expected To Re-Sign With Pistons

Detroit Pistons forward Simone Fontecchio is set to get a new deal from the team this summer. James L. Edwards III of The Athletic expects the Pistons to re-sign Fontecchio after the Italian enjoyed a good 16-game stint with the team in 2023-24. After coming over from Utah in February, Fontecchio averaged 15.4 points and […]

Pistons Ready To Lure Nicolas Claxton Away From Brooklyn

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton will be an unrestricted free agent this summer and should have plenty of suitors following a strong season. James L. Edwards III of The Athletic has reported that the Detroit Pistons could go "heavily" after Claxton, who averaged 11.8 points, a career-high 9.9 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks in 2023-24. Detroit […]

Malik Monk Drawing Heavy Interest From Pistons

Sacramento Kings guard/forward Malik Monk is poised to land himself a big contract as a free agent this summer, and the Detroit Pistons are seen as a team that will heavily pursue his signature. "Monk feels like someone the Pistons will heavily prioritize due to the team's need for legitimate three-point shooting and off-the-dribble shot […]

Lakers Preparing "Massive" Offer For Dan Hurley

The Los Angeles Lakers have apparently found their man to lead the team moving forward as the new head coach. ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports that the 17-time NBA champions are preparing a "massive" offer for Dan Hurley, who has won back-to-back NCAA championships with UConn. Wojnarowski adds that the Lakers want to lock Hurley up […]

Kristaps Porzingis Officially Available For Finals Opener

Boston Celtics forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (calf) will officially be available for Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals against Dallas on Thursday. The Celtics have removed him from their injury report and list no other injuries. Porzingis last played on April 29 in Game 4 of Boston's first-round matchup against Miami. After missing four weeks […]

NBA DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (6/6/24) - Today's Top Lineups

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Tonight, we have Game 1 of the NBA Finals! We have a star-studded matchup between the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks. The lineup construction is a little bit different than your typical DFS slate as these include a 1.5x multiplier Captain's spot on DK that carries elevated salaries for each player, and […]

Olivier-Maxence Prosper Questionable For Thursday Night

Dallas Mavericks forward Olivier-Maxence Prosper (ankle) is questionable for Thursday's playoff meeting against the Boston Celtics. He's been sidelined for most of the postseason because of a sprained left ankle. However, with Dereck Lively II, P.J. Washington, and Daniel Gafford available for Game 1 of the NBA Finals, the rookie won't see much action even […]

Luka Doncic Probable For NBA Finals Opener

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (knee, ankle) is probable for Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics. Despite having a week off, the 25-year-old is back on the injury report because of knee and ankle soreness, something he's dealt with throughout the postseason. However, DFS managers have nothing to worry about, as […]

Tim Connelly To Remain With Timberwolves

The Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed to a restructured contract with president of basketball operations Tim Connelly, which will see him remain with the team in 2024-25. Connelly, who was hired in 2022, had an opt-out clause for this offseason, but it has been moved to next year with the restructured contract. Before taking charge in […]

Knicks Looking To Move Draft Picks

The New York Knicks are set to trade both of their first-round draft picks. "Definitely word around the league that they're looking to move those," said Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports on the Bad Weather Fans podcast regarding the Knicks' picks. New York has back-to-back selections late in the first round at No. 24 and […]

Mikal Bridges Linked With Move To Houston

Brooklyn Nets forward Mikal Bridges is reportedly on the radar of the Houston Rockets. According to The Ringer's Kevin O'Connor, the Rockets are interested in trading their No. 3 pick of the 2024 draft for Bridges. O'Connor added that Houston has also been in discussions with Memphis to trade down the pick. Additionally, he noted […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Set To Return To Action In Olympic Qualifiers

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) has been named to the Greece international squad that is set to play in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in early July. The news indicates that the Bucks star is ready to return to action soon. Antetokounmpo last played on April 9, missing Milwaukee's entire postseason campaign. Following the […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Could Face Exit From Minnesota Under New Ownership

Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns has just enjoyed the longest postseason campaign of his career with the team, but his time in Minneapolis might be nearing an end. "I do not think they would tear the team apart, however, I do think there's a possibility if the ownership change took place that Karl Towns' role […]

Kristaps Porzingis Unsure If He's 100 Percent

Boston Celtics forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (calf) is expected to return to action in Game 1 of the NBA Finals against Dallas. But it's possible that the Latvian big man won't be fully healthy. "I don't know," said Porzingis on Tuesday when asked whether he is currently 100 percent. "We'll see. Done a lot of work […]

Patrick Williams On OKC's Radar?

According to Darnell Mayberry of the New York Times, the Oklahoma City Thunder could be interested in acquiring Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams. The 22-year-old has averaged 9.7 points and 4.2 rebounds while shooting 41.0% from deep since entering the league in 2020. However, while he's shown flashes of promise, his career in the National […]