Kevin Durant Leads Nets With 29 Points Sunday Night

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant scored a game-high 29 points on Sunday against the Hornets but it wasn't enough, with the team taking its first L of the season. KD was extraordinary from downtown, shooting 5-for-7 and he managed 9-for-15 overall from the field. His line also included four assists, three rebounds, and one block. […]

PJ Washington Puts In Great Work Before Leaving With Injury

Charlotte Hornets power forward PJ Washington produced his first double-double of the season on Sunday against the Nets, finishing a 106-104 win with 14 points and 12 rebounds, but unfortunately, he was forced to exit the game with an ankle injury. Washington added five assists and two steals to his double-double before leaving with a […]

Gordon Hayward Shines As Hornets Take Down Nets

Charlotte Hornets small forward Gordon Hayward was in great form on Sunday, helping the team beat Brooklyn with a 28-point performance. He shot 12-for-20 from the field and 2-for-3 from outside, adding seven assists, six rebounds, and one steal. The former Celtic has now produced two 28-point performances in the first three games of the […]

Daily NBA Injury Roundup for December 28th, 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 December 28th, 2020. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Mikal Bridges Fires Up Career-High 15 Shot Attempts

Phoenix Suns small forward Mikal Bridges dropped a game-high 22 points across 36 minutes in Sunday's victory over Sacramento. The 15 shot attempts that Bridges compiled set a new career high, as he knocked down nine overall, including four from behind the arc. No longer just a defensively-savvy weapon for the Suns, Bridges' role in […]

Deandre Ayton Records First Double-Double Of Year In Win

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton used the familiarity of playing the Kings for a second straight night to his advantage Sunday, notching his first double-double of the season with 11 points and 15 rebounds. Ayton's minutes were once again held in check (29), but he also added four assists and his first made three of […]

Cameron Johnson Drops 21 Points In 21 Minutes Off Bench

Phoenix Suns small/power forward Cameron Johnson was instant offense for the team's second unit during Sunday's win over the Kings, compiling 21 points in his 21 minutes. Johnson shot 7-for-9 overall, including going 3-for-4 from behind the arc. Having now logged at least nine field goal attempts in each of his first three games, Johnson's […]

San Antonio Plays LaMarcus Aldridge Just 20 Minutes In Defeat

San Antonio Spurs power forward/center LaMarcus Aldridge had gotten off to somewhat of a rocky start to begin 2020-21 from where his statistical production normally lies, but after logging just 20 minutes in a close loss Sunday versus the Pelicans, it's fair to question where he stands. Aldridge received the start, but he shot 2-for-7 […]

Brandon Ingram Pours In 28 Points, Posts Double-Double In Win

New Orleans Pelicans small/power forward Brandon Ingram poured in 28 points for the second consecutive game during Sunday's win over the Spurs. Ingram also added 11 rebounds to account for his second double-double of the season, also adding in six assists. With the Pelicans having kept their rotation to just eight players, it comes as […]

Keldon Johnson Notches Second Career Double-Double

San Antonio Spurs shooting guard/small forward Keldon Johnson has been an early season standout, having recorded 14 points and 11 rebounds during Sunday's loss to the Pelicans. Since being a surprise addition to the starting five in the team's season opener, he has done nothing to dissuade head coach Gregg Popovich from keeping him there. […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Stacks Stat Sheet Despite FT Struggles

Milwaukee Bucks power forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo collected his third consecutive double-double to kick off the year during Sunday's loss to the Knicks, amassing 27 points and 13 rebounds. By all accounts, it was another stellar fantasy performance from Antetokounmpo, who added five assists and three steals while shooting 9-for-15 overall. If there was any setback, […]

Elfrid Payton Racks Up 27 Points During Stellar Shooting Display

New York Knicks point guard Elfrid Payton delivered a dynamic 27-point showcase during his 29 minutes of action in Sunday's win over the Bucks. Payton's offensive fluidity comes in the wake of a scoreless showing in his last game versus the 76ers, putting his fantasy volatility on full display. Despite his seesaw performances, Payton had […]

Padres Acquire Blake Snell

The San Diego Padres have acquired starting pitcher Blake Snell from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for pitcher Luis Patino, catcher Francisco Mejia, infielder Blake Hunt and pitcher Cole Wilcox. Snell, the 2018 AL Cy Young award winner and all-star left hander, will join the projected Padres rotation consisting of right-handed starters Dinelson Lamet, […]

Julius Randle Posts Near Triple-Double En Route To Win

New York Knicks power forward Julius Randle was a force to be reckoned with during Sunday's victory over the Bucks as he flirted with a triple-double while dominating offensively. Randle finished with 29 points on 8-for-17 shooting, going 10-for-11 from the free-throw stripe in an uber-aggressive showing. He also added 14 rebounds and seven assists, […]

Zach Lavine Dominates Offensively During Defeat

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine fired up 23 shots during Sunday's loss to the Warriors, leading to a season-high 33-point showing. Reassuring for LaVine's season-long fantasy managers is that his minutes allotment was bumped up to 35 minutes, which allowed him to add seven rebounds, three assists, two steals, and two blocks. Conversely, that […]

Stephen Curry Torches Chicago For 36-Point Showing In Win

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry went for a game-high 36 points on 11-for-25 shooting during Sunday's victory over the Bulls. Curry has been expected to see a considerable offensive workload on a nightly basis due to Klay Thompson's (knee) absence, and he once again cashed in on that expectation in his third game […]

Damion Lee Buries Game-Winner To Notch Win Sunday

Golden State Warriors shooting guard/small forward Damion Lee wasn't the team's first option to fire from long range in the waning seconds of Sunday's win over the Bulls, but he was ultimately the right option. Lee knocked down his fourth triple of the game to put Golden State ahead on their last shot of the […]

Cooper Kupp Is Solid In Week 16

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp played exactly as expected in Week 16 against the Seattle Seahawks with a safe but unspectacular performance. He caught eight of his nine targets for 66 yards on the day, which put him solidly in the WR2 category for the week. Kupp is one of the safest plays […]

Darrell Henderson Is Effective Before Leaving Week 16

Los Angeles Rams running back Darrell Henderson's ankle injury came at a pretty unfortunate time during the team's Week 16 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. He had 12 carries for 62 yards on the day before he left the game with an injury, and the team's game plan really shifted after he left. Teammate Cam […]

Jared Goff Breaks Thumb In Week 16

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff struggled mightily in Week 16 against the Seattle Seahawks. He completed 24 of 43 passes for 234 yards and an interception. Goff ultimately sustained a broken thumb late in the game that will likely keep him out for the team's season finale and possibly the playoffs. Goff was rarely […]

Jacob Hollister Scores In Week 16

Seattle Seahawks tight end Jacob Hollister didn't have a huge workload in Week 16, but he still managed some fantasy value against the Los Angeles Rams. He caught two of his six targets for 17 yards, and he buoyed his day with a touchdown late in the game that sealed the win for them. The […]

Tyler Lockett Held In Check In Week 16

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett has been a solid player for much of the season, but he was largely held in check by the Los Angeles Rams in Week 16. He caught three of his five targets for 44 yards. It was clear with Lockett mid-way through the year that he was touchdown-reliant to […]

D.K. Metcalf Bounces Back In Week 16

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver D.K. Metcalf was coming off of a down performance in Week 15, and he was solid in Week 16 against the Los Angeles Rams. He caught six of his eight targets for 58 yards. In the first matchup between these two squads, Metcalf was nearly non-existent. Metcalf is now just six […]

Chris Carson Is Average In Week 16

Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson didn't have the best day in Week 16, but it was a solid outing against the Los Angeles Rams. He ran 16 times for 69 yards, and he added three receptions for 10 yards. In full PPR scoring, he's likely going to finish as an RB2 for the week, […]

Russell Wilson Is Average In Week 16

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson continued his streak of uninspiring performances with a quiet outing against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 16. He finished the day 20-of-32 for 225 yards and a touchdown. He also added three carries for nine yards and a touchdown. That rushing touchdown elevated his day in a big way […]

Steelers Defense Turns In Big Effort In Week 16

The Pittsburgh Steelers Defense played well in a 28-24 win over the Indianapolis Colts in Week 16. Pittsburgh notched five sacks and forced two turnovers on the way to a comeback win over Indy. The Steelers got an interception from Mike Hilton while T.J. Watt led the way with two sacks on the afternoon. Pittsburgh's […]

Eric Ebron Finds The End Zone In Week 16

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Eric Ebron caught five of seven targets for 47 yards and a touchdown in a 28-24 win over the Indianapolis Colts in Week 16. Ebron found the end zone on a five-yard reception early in the fourth quarter to put his team within one score. The veteran tight end has been […]

Washington Defense Records Four Sacks Versus Panthers

The Washington Football Team defense had another strong game in Week 16 in a loss to the Panthers. Washington allowed 20 points and sacked QB Teddy Bridgewater four times including a pair by Chase Young and Montez Sweat to give the pass-rush duo 12.5 combined on the season. Young also forced and recovered a fumble […]

Colts Defense Struggles In Second Half

After a dominating first half against the Steelers, the Colts Defense struggled in the second half en route to a 28-24 loss. The Colts surrendered just 20 rushing yards on the day but allowed Ben Roethlisberger to throw for 342 yards and three touchdowns. The Steelers offense had been struggling as of late, and Roethlisberger […]

Chase Claypool Catches Four Passes In Week 16

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool turned in a slow outing in a 28-24 win over the Indianapolis Colts in Week 16. Claypool finished with four catches for 54 yards while being held out of the end zone for the fifth straight game. The rookie's performance comes as a disappointment on an afternoon where the […]