Brandin Podziemski Limited To 14 Minutes Wednesday

Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski (illness) played only 14 minutes in Wednesday's Game 2 loss to the Houston Rockets. The 22-year-old battled a stomach bug, finishing scoreless with five shot attempts. Golden State added Podziemski late to the injury report with a questionable tag. He was upgraded to available before tip-off, but Podziemski clearly […]

Jimmy Butler III Set For MRI Thursday

Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (pelvis) is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Thursday after experiencing a hard fall in Wednesday's Game 2 against the Houston Rockets. The six-time All-Star was limited to eight minutes in the contest, leaving the floor with 1:51 remaining in the first quarter. According to Draymond Green, Butler […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (4/24/25)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! We have our first set of Game 3s for the first round. On this slate, we have two games tied at 1-1, between the Knicks/Pistons and the Clippers/Nuggets. Our other game is the blowout game of the playoffs between the Thunder and Grizzlies, which has resulted in two 19-point-plus losses by the […]

Brandin Podziemski Upgraded To Available

Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski (illness) will be available to play on Wednesday against the Houston Rockets. The second-year player was a late addition to the injury report due to an illness, but Golden State has upgraded his status from questionable to available. This is great news for the Warriors, who are aiming to […]

Michael Porter Jr. Listed As Questionable For Game 3

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (shoulder) is listed as questionable on the injury report for Thursday's matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers. After suffering a left shoulder sprain in Game 2 of the series on Monday night, Porter Jr. was able to participate in Wednesday's practice session, and Nuggets interim head coach David Adelman […]

Davion Mitchell Moves Into Starting Lineup Wednesday

Miami Heat guard Davion Mitchell will start Wednesday's Game 2 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. After taking a heavy 121-100 beating in Game 1, Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra has decided to replace Alec Burks in the first unit with Mitchell. Mitchell's performance was one of only a few bright spots for Miami in Game 1, […]

Brandin Podziemski Picks Up Questionable Tag

Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski (illness) has been listed as questionable for Wednesday's Game 2 against the Houston Rockets. He is a late addition to the injury report due to an illness. Podziemski has played well in recent weeks and was also a major factor in Golden State's Game 1 victory, notching 14 points, […]

Al Horford Starts Game 2

Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford has been confirmed as Jayson Tatum's (wrist) replacement in the starting lineup for Game 2 against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday. He is joining the first unit for the 43rd time this term. During the regular season, Horford averaged 9.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 2.5 assists in a starting role. […]

Michael Porter Jr. Practices On Wednesday

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (shoulder) participated in a light practice on Wednesday and looks to be on track to play in Thursday's Game 3 against the Los Angeles Clippers. Porter Jr. injured his left shoulder in Game 2. Following practice, Nuggets interim head coach David Adelman told reporters that he is "very optimistic" […]

Jayson Tatum Out On Wednesday

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (wrist) has been officially ruled out for Wednesday's Game 2 against the Orlando Magic. This is not surprising, given that the team initially listed Tatum as doubtful on the injury report. Games 3 and 4 are also scheduled for this week, so Tatum could miss several contests if he doesn't […]

Isaiah Stewart May Miss Another Game Thursday

Detroit Pistons forward/center Isaiah Stewart (knee) has been listed as questionable for Game 3 against the New York Knicks on Thursday night. He exited the lineup for Game 2 due to inflammation in his right knee and may have to sit out another game. Paul Reed played well as Stewart's replacement in the rotation on […]

NBA DFS Targets for 4/23/25 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hello, RotoBallers! This article gives you a daily grasp of a few targets we can use for GPPs and cash. The rest of my picks can be found in our Premium RotoBaller Discord, along with my best props for the evening. Join […]

Jaren Jackson Jr. Posts Team-High 26 Points In Tuesday's Loss

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr. scored a team-high 26 points on 10-for-17 shooting in Tuesday's 118-99 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Jackson Jr. capped off his line with six rebounds as he bounced back impressively from his four-point effort in Game 1, going 2-for-3 from three-point land and 4-for-6 at the charity stripe. […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Notches 27 Points Despite Poor Shooting

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander went only 10-for-29 from the field in Tuesday's Game 2 against the Memphis Grizzlies but still finished as the top scorer with 27 points in a 118-99 win. The MVP candidate completed his line with eight rebounds, five assists, and two steals while going 3-for-10 from beyond the arc. […]

Pascal Siakam Scores Team-High 24 Points In Game 2 Win

Indiana Pacers forward/center Pascal Siakam was the team's leading scorer in Tuesday's 123-115 Game 2 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks, contributing 24 points on 8-for-16 shooting. He finished 2-for-5 from downtown and nailed all of his six free-throws. It was a big performance all around for Siakam, as he posted a double-double with 11 rebounds […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Posts Big Double-Double In Game 2 Loss

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo led all players with 34 points and 18 rebounds on Tuesday night against the Indiana Pacers, but still had to leave the court on the losing side as the Bucks were defeated 123-115. Milwaukee had Damian Lillard back in the lineup, but he contributed only 14 points on 4-for-13 shooting, […]

Julius Randle Leads Timberwolves In Scoring In Game 2

Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Julius Randle posted a team-high 27 points on 9-for-17 shooting in Tuesday's 94-85 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. After settling for 16 points in the series opener, Randle already had 15 points by halftime and finished with his postseason career high, making 2-for-4 from deep and 7-for-9 at the line. […]

Luka Doncic Nets 31 Points In Lakers Win

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Luka Doncic scored a game-high 31 points on 9-for-20 shooting in Tuesday's 94-85 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Scoring came hard for most players on the night, but Doncic made it back-to-back 30-point efforts for himself in the series, hitting 2-for-8 from downtown and 11-for-11 at the charity stripe. He […]

Jock Landale Unavailable For Game 2

Houston Rockets center Jock Landale (knee) will not be in the lineup on Wednesday night against the Golden State Warriors. He also missed Game 1 of the matchup on Sunday due to a right knee contusion. Houston frequently employed a two-center lineup during the series opener, meaning Landale could be a valuable addition to the […]

Jae'Sean Tate Remains Out Wednesday

Houston Rockets forward Jae'Sean Tate (ankle) will remain sidelined for Game 2 against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night. The 29-year-old is nursing an ankle injury, which took him out of action with two games to go in the regular season. Tate is a versatile player who can contribute to his team in several […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (4/23/25)

After five series have had Game 2 over the past two evenings, the final three first-round matchups get their Game 2 in on Wednesday night, creating a nice six-team player pool for tonight's fantasy basketball DFS contests. The action starts at 7:00 p.m. ET when the Celtics host the Magic. The top-seeded Cavaliers host the […]

Terry Rozier Ruled Out For Wednesday

Miami Heat point guard Terry Rozier (ankle) has been downgraded to out for Wednesday's Game 2 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He injured his left ankle in Monday's practice and was initially considered questionable for the contest. Rozier has not had a role in Miami's regular rotation, so his absence won't make much of a difference. […]

Damian Lillard Will Have His Minutes Monitored Tuesday

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard (calf) will return from a 15-game absence on Tuesday against the Indiana Pacers but may have a limited workload. According to Bucks head coach Doc Rivers, Lillard will start the contest, but the team plans to monitor his conditioning and minutes. After being sidelined for several weeks due to […]

Jayson Tatum Listed As Doubtful For Game 2

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (wrist) carries a doubtful tag on the injury report for Wednesday's Game 2 against the Orlando Magic. Tatum injured his right wrist in Sunday's Game 1 win and has been labeled day-to-day. The doubtful designation suggests it is unlikely he will play on Wednesday night. Boston will likely use Al […]

NBA DFS Targets for 4/22/25 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hello, RotoBallers! This article gives you a daily grasp of a few targets we can use for GPPs and cash. The rest of my picks can be found in our Premium RotoBaller Discord, along with my best props for the evening. Join […]

Damian Lillard Cleared To Play Tuesday

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard (calf) will be back in action on Tuesday against the Indiana Pacers. He has been cleared to return from a deep-vein thrombosis in his right calf, which sidelined Lillard for the final weeks of the regular season and Game 1 against the Pacers. Lillard's presence is sure to provide […]

Nikola Jokic Posts 19th Postseason Triple-Double

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic recorded his 19th career postseason triple-double in Monday's 105-102 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, finishing with 26 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists. He added three steals to his tally while shooting 8-for-16 from the field with a 4-for-8 effort from deep. Jokic had an extremely busy night and […]

Kawhi Leonard Leads Clippers To Game 2 Victory

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard was sensational in Monday's matchup against the Denver Nuggets, helping the team tie the first-round series with a 105-102 road win. Leonard already had 21 points by halftime and finished as the leading scorer in the contest with 39 points on 15-for-19 shooting. He went 4-for-7 from deep, including […]

Jalen Brunson Leads All Scorers With 37 Points In Monday's Loss

New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson put up a game-high 37 points on 12-for-27 shooting in Monday's 100-94 Game 2 loss to the Detroit Pistons. Brunson made it back-to-back 30-point efforts to start the 2025 postseason, but he failed to lead his team to victory this time around. The two-time All-Star finished 4-for-12 from […]

Tobias Harris Notches Double-Double In Game 2 Win

Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris had a 15-point, 13-rebound double-double as the team tied its first-round series against the New York Knicks with a 100-94 road victory on Monday night. Harris led the Pistons with 43 minutes, shooting 6-for-11 from the field and 2-for-2 at the charity stripe. His line included one assist and one […]