Damian Lillard Cools Off In Loss To Nuggets

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard came into Tuesday's game averaging an incredible 48.8 points over his previous six games, but the Nuggets were able to force the superstar into tough shots, resulting in Lillard scoring just 21 points. Lillard connected on eight of 23 shooting overall and added nine assists with a steal and […]

Carmelo Anthony Held In Check Against Nuggets

Houston Rockets forward Carmelo Anthony missed all of his five shot attempts on Tuesday and managed to score just two points in the loss to the Nuggets. Anthony was nonexistent on this night as he managed to add just two rebounds with nothing else and was a minus-18 while he was on the floor across […]

James Harden Scores 40 Points With Huge Line

Houston Rockets guard James Harden stepped up with Russell Westbrook having the night off as he scored 40 points and nearly recorded a triple-double in the win. Harden connected on 11 of 26 shooting overall and added four triples to go along with 12 assists, nine rebounds, and three steals while even chipping in a […]

P.J. Tucker Records A Double-Double Versus Hornets

Houston Rockets forward/center P.J. Tucker again got the start at center with the Rockets rolling out their small-ball lineup and it again proved a success in the win over the Hornets. Tucker scored 13 points, which included three makes from three, and added 10 rebounds with three steals and three assists for the full line. […]

Danuel House Scores 22 Points With Extras

Houston Rockets forward Danuel House scored an efficient 22 points (8-for-13 shooting from the floor) and added a solid line overall in the win over the Hornets. House added nine rebounds, three steals, and a block while connecting on 6-for-11 shooting from three. House has been back at it over the past handful of games, […]

Devonte' Graham's Double-Double Not Enough On Tuesday

Charlotte Hornets guard Devonte' Graham put together his 14th double-double of the season, but it was not enough in the 15-point loss to the Rockets. Graham connected on 5-for-10 shooting with all of those makes being from three as he scored 16 points to go along with 10 assists and four rebounds in 35 minutes […]

PJ Washington Scores Eight Points Off The Bench

Charlotte Hornets forward PJ Washington was relegated to a bench role on Tuesday as the rookie continues to play through a sore right ankle in the loss to the Rockets. Washington managed to record eight points on 4-for-9 shooting to go along with six rebounds and three assists across 24 minutes of action. The move […]

Fantasy Basketball Injury News - Lineup Updates for Week 16

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. […]

Braves Not Actively Pursuing Kris Bryant

There have been no recent trade talks between the Chicago Cubs and Atlanta Braves involving third baseman Kris Bryant. The Braves have been rumored to be interested in trading for Bryant ever since they failed to re-sign Josh Donaldson. Bryant also became more attractive as a trade commodity when he lost his service-time grievance against […]

Red Sox Getting Alex Verdugo, Brusdar Graterol

The Boston Red Sox are acquiring outfielder Alex Verdugo and pitching prospect Brusdar Graterol in exchange for outfielder Mookie Betts and starting pitcher David Price in a three-team blockbuster trade involving the Dodgers and Twins, according to sources. With Betts now out of Beantown, Verdugo will join Jackie Bradley Jr. and Andrew Benintendi in the […]

Twins Set To Acquire Kenta Maeda In Blockbuster Trade

The Minnesota Twins will acquire starting pitcher Kenta Maeda from the Los Angeles Dodgers in a blockbuster three-team deal that also involves outfielder Mookie Betts and starting pitcher David Price going from the Red Sox to the Dodgers, according to sources. With Price joining the Dodgers rotation, Maeda is being shipped out. The Japanese right-hander […]

Joc Pederson Heading To Angels In Trade

The Los Angeles Angels will acquire outfielder Joc Pederson from the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for infielder Luis Rengifo, according to sources. With the Dodgers reportedly acquiring Mookie Betts and David Price on Tuesday night, Pederson and Alex Verdugo (heading to Boston) were expendable. Pederson hit .249/.339/.538 with a career-high 36 home runs and […]

Dolphins Re-Sign Ricardo Louis

The Miami Dolphins re-signed wide receiver Ricardo Louis to a one-year contract extension for 2020, according to a source. Louis is still only 25 years old (26 in March), but he missed 2018 with a neck injury and the 2019 season with a knee issue. In two seasons with the Browns, Louis had 45 catches […]

Chiefs Want To Bring Sammy Watkins Back

The Kansas City Chiefs would like to bring wide receiver Sammy Watkins back in 2020. Watkins is only 26 years old and has had big performances for the Chiefs the last two postseasons, including going over 100 yards with a score in the AFC Championship against the Titans this year and his five-catch, 98-yard effort […]

Dodgers Agree To Acquire Mookie Betts, David Price

The Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to a deal with the Boston Red Sox that would send All-Star outfielder Mookie Betts and starting pitcher David Price to the Dodgers, according to sources familiar with the deal. The deal is pending medical reviews and could involve a third team. Significant money will be going the way […]

Yonder Alonso Signs With Braves

The Atlanta Braves signed first baseman Yonder Alonso to a minor league deal on Tuesday, according to a source. Alonso hit an atrocious .199/.296/.346 with 10 home runs and 37 RBI in 121 games between the White Sox and Rockies last season. After clubbing a career-high 28 homers with the A's and Mariners as an […]

Tyler Herro Will Miss Wednesday’s Contest

Miami Heat shooting guard Tyler Herro has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game versus the Los Angeles Clippers due to a sore right foot that he aggravated Monday. The standout rookie has seen his performances fluctuate over the past two weeks as injuries have caused significant changes to the Miami rotation. Herro’s absence will likely […]

Tristan Thompson Questionable To Suit Up Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson has picked up a questionable designation ahead of Wednesday’s contest versus the Oklahoma City Thunder due to right quad soreness. There has been considerable trade speculation swarming around Thompson, so it may not be a surprise to see the team hold him back out of an abundance of caution. Larry […]

Jamal Murray Will Start In Return Tuesday

Denver Nuggets point/shooting guard Jamal Murray has been given the thumbs up to make his return during Tuesday’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Murray had missed each of the team’s previous 10 contests due to an ankle injury; his return bumps Monte Morris from the starting five and zaps most of his fantasy intrigue. […]

PJ Washington Cleared To Play Tuesday

Charlotte Hornets power forward/center PJ Washington has been given the green light to get back into action for Tuesday’s game against the Houston Rockets. Washington missed each of Charlotte’s two previous outings due to an ankle sprain but will be able to come off the bench for the first time in his career Tuesday. Prior […]

Daniel Theis Will Be Sidelined For Wednesday’s Game

Boston Celtics center Daniel Theis has been ruled out for Wednesday’s contest against the Orlando Magic due to a sprained right ankle that he sustained Monday. Theis had started each of Boston’s past 11 contests, with Enes Kanter now a likely candidate to slide into the starting five, thereby becoming a highly sought-after DFS commodity. […]

Meyers Leonard To Miss Wednesday’s Game, Maybe More

Miami Heat power forward/center Meyers Leonard has been ruled out for Wednesday’s contest versus the Los Angeles Clippers due to an ankle injury that forced him to exit Monday’s outing early. More concerning for Leonard moving forward was that he did not make the trip out West with the team, which further throws his status […]

Cam Reddish, Deandre Bembry Will Miss Wednesday’s Contest

Atlanta Hawks wings Cam Reddish and Deandre Bembry have already been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Reddish’s absence will mark his second straight outing on the sidelines due to a concussion, while Bembry will miss his eighth straight due to right hand neuritis. The Hawks have been stretched considerably thin on […]

Markieff Morris Questionable To Make Return Wednesday

Detroit Pistons power forward/center Markieff Morris has been deemed questionable to suit up for Wednesday’s game against the Phoenix Suns due to a hip ailment that has kept him out of the team’s previous two outings. Without Morris in the mix, Christian Wood has retained a considerable role with the second unit, making him a […]

De'Andre Hunter, Bruno Fernando Questionable For Wednesday

Atlanta Hawks rookies De'Andre Hunter and Bruno Fernando both have their status up in the air ahead of Wednesday’s contest against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Hunter has been absent from the past two contests due to a left ankle injury, while Fernando has missed Atlanta’s four previous outings due to a left calf ailment. The Hawks […]

Seth Curry, J.J. Barea Questionable To Play Wednesday

Dallas Mavericks guards Seth Curry and J.J. Barea have both picked up questionable tags for Wednesday’s contest against the Memphis Grizzlies. Curry missed Monday’s game due to a left knee ailment, while Barea departed early due to a sprained left ankle. The absence of both men would put further stress on a backcourt already looking […]

Jonas Valanciunas Tagged As Questionable For Wednesday

Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas has earned a questionable designation for Wednesday’s game against the Dallas Mavericks in the wake of his impressive double-double Monday. Valanciunas, who has not missed a game since Dec. 21, is reportedly battling a sore right knee. Should he ultimately be held out, Brandon Clarke would be the likeliest candidate […]

Derrick Rose, Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk Will Miss Wednesday’s Game

The Detroit Pistons will be without both point/shooting guard Derrick Rose and shooting guard/small forward Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk for Wednesday’s contest against the Phoenix Suns. Both men will be missing their second straight outing as Rose deals with a groin ailment and Mykhailiuk battles a hip injury. Their absence Monday forced head coach Dwane Casey to […]

Kemba Walker, Marcus Smart Both Questionable For Wednesday

The Boston Celtics backcourt remains in flux ahead of Wednesday’s contest versus the Orlando Magic as both Kemba Walker and Marcus Smart have questionable designations attached to their names following their absence Monday. The team used a by-committee approach to the point guard slot last time out, but Brad Wanamaker excelled off the bench and […]