Shaquille Harrison Waived By Grizzlies

Memphis Grizzlies guard Shaquille Harrison has been waived by the organization on Saturday. Now, the Grizzlies have their Opening Night roster set with the release of Harrison, Adonis Arms, and David Johnson. Between the three, Harrison was the most experienced with six seasons under his belt. It's a bit surprising that the Grizzlies decided to […]

Coby White Likely To Start This Season

According to K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago, Bulls guard Coby White will start this season. Lonzo Ball (knee) won't play, so there's a void at the one that needs filling. The 23-year-old hasn't been a consistent producer since entering the league and averaged a career-low 9.7 points in 2022-23. However, he played well throughout […]

Dru Smith Earns Standard NBA Contract

The Miami Heat signed guard Dru Smith to a standard contract on Saturday. The 25-year-old averaged 6.5 points and 5.3 assists in four preseason appearances, so he finally earned his way back on an NBA roster. However, Smith isn't expected to see a consistent role in the lineup in 2023-24 despite the signing. On the […]

Bones Hyland Misses Practice Saturday

Los Angeles Clippers guard Bones Hyland (ankle) didn't practice on Saturday. The 23-year-old, who tweaked his ankle during the preseason meeting with the Nuggets, was traded to Los Angeles ahead of last season's deadline. He averaged only 10.8 points in 14 games with the Clippers. However, Hyland is expected to be a routine part of […]

Frank Ntilikina Diagnosed With A Fractured Tibia

Charlotte Hornets guard Frank Ntilikina (leg) was diagnosed with a non-displaced fracture of his left tibia after suffering the injury during Thursday's preseason meeting with the Boston Celtics. He will be re-evaluated in four weeks. The 2017 No. 8 overall pick hasn't had the career many had envisioned, averaging just 4.8 points and 2.2 assists. […]

Dennis Smith Jr. Dealing With An Ankle Issue

Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Smith Jr. (ankle) didn't practice on Saturday. The 2017 No. 9 overall pick landed in Brooklyn this past offseason after bouncing around the league throughout his career. However, he had his best season in years in 2022-23 while with the Charlotte Hornets and is anticipated to have a routine role off […]

Stephen Curry Has Rough Shooting Night In Loss

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry logged 20 minutes in Friday's loss to the youthful San Antonio Spurs. The veteran had 11 points, shooting a rough 2-for-11 from the field and an equally disastrous 1-for-6 from deep. In all fairness, none of the Warriors' starters played the best, so Curry can get a pass. Golden […]

Fantasy Basketball Fades? One-Trick Ponies To Beware Of For 2023-2024 Drafts

If you've been around fantasy hoops for some time, then you understand how valuable a well-rounded skill set can be. It's the very reason why Nikola Jokic can finish as the top fantasy player year after year. The inverse is also true. While there are plenty of guys who possess the talent to provide value […]

Five Bold Fantasy Predictions For The 2023-24 NBA Season

Rotoballers, we are finally approaching the NBA regular season! Training camp and preseason are winding down and the first tipoff of the year is right around the corner. Fantasy basketball drafts are happening and everyone is starting to formulate their master plan, which usually includes some outlandish predictions. Every year has some big surprises that […]

NBA Coaching Changes: 2023-2024 Fantasy Basketball Impact

Coaching changes are more than just a strategic overhaul for teams in the multifaceted universe of the NBA. They reshape on-court dynamics, shift player roles, and redefine the very rhythm of the game. While intriguing for fans, this ebb and flow holds significant implications for fantasy basketball enthusiasts. As the gavel of leadership changes hands, […]

NBA Draft 2023: Second-Round Rookies to Watch Early

It's funny that every year at the NBA Draft, once the end of the guaranteed money and live appearances arrives at the end of the first round, everybody tunes out and refers to the 60th pick as "Mr. Irrelevant." That's not very accurate though, is it? Speaking historically, the title of "Mr. Irrelevant" could just […]

Immanuel Quickley Back In Full Practice

New York Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley (undisclosed) came through a full practice on Friday, and it looks like he will have no issues suiting up for the season opener next week against Boston. The 24-year-old missed the team's final two preseason contests because he was "nicked up a little bit," according to Knicks head coach […]

Luka Doncic Remains Without A Timetable

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (calf) doesn't have a timetable for his return, according to Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd. Doncic, who battled through a thigh injury at the end of last season and wasn't 100 percent healthy at the FIBA World Cup either, hurt his calf during a practice session ahead of a preseason […]

Tyrese Maxey Finishes With 12 Assists On Friday Night

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey had a double-double in Friday's exhibition win over Atlanta. He had 15 points, going 5-for-11 from the field and 3-for-8 from deep while adding 12 assists. The 22-year-old also shined defensively, accruing three steals and a block. Maxey finished the 2022-23 campaign by averaging a career-high 20.3 points. He's expected […]

DeJounte Murray Scores 12 Points Against Philly

Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray had 12 points in Friday's loss to Philadelphia. He added four assists and one steal. Murray struggled shooting in this one, mostly from deep, going 1-for-6 from behind the three-point line. However, despite the mediocre showing, the 27-year-old enters the season as a coveted fantasy option. There are things he […]

Trae Young Caps Off Preseason With A Double-Double

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young had a double-double in Friday's loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, finishing with 19 points and 10 rebounds while adding two steals. The 25-year-old had trouble finding the bottom of the net in this one, going 5-for-16 from the field and 2-for-7 from deep. He also had five turnovers. Without question, […]

Cameron Payne Won't Return To Preseason Finale

Milwaukee Bucks guard Cameron Payne (thigh) won't return to Friday's preseason matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies. He logged only five minutes before exiting due to a thigh contusion, scoring two points. That said, the Bucks don't open the regular season until Thursday, so there's a good chance the 29-year-old will be available. Of course, with […]

Timberwolves Waive Matt Ryan, Sign Daishen Nix

The Minnesota Timberwolves are waiving forward Matt Ryan and, in a corresponding move, signing guard Daishen Nix to a two-way contract. Ryan last played for the Los Angeles Lakers and Timberwolves last season and he appeared in 34 games total. He provided a bit of shooting from the wing, but not much else outside of […]

James Harden Will Miss Preseason Finale

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden (personal) remains away from the team and will now officially miss their preseason finale against the Atlanta Hawks, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The former MVP reportedly went back to Houston to tend to his sick mother, but he also desperately wants out of Philadelphia. It remains unclear […]

Bones Hyland Will Not Practice On Friday

Los Angeles Clippers guard Bones Hyland (ankle) was trending towards missing at least a practice or two, but now it's official that he'll miss his first one after spraining his left ankle in their last preseason game. His timetable to return is still to be determined and they're going to re-evaluate him in a few […]

Terance Mann Named The Fifth Starter

Los Angeles Clippers guard Terance Mann has been talked about as the deciding factor of a James Harden trade, but now he's also the fifth starter for the team alongside Paul George, Kawhi Leonard, Ivica Zubac, and Russell Westbrook. Robert Covington was rumored to be in the mix for the starting lineup, but head coach […]

Peripheral Monsters: Stat Stuffers to Target for 2023-2024 Fantasy Basketball

The 2023-2024 NBA season is rapidly approaching and you're probably getting ready for your drafts by doing a bunch of draft prep - which might just include reading this article! Whether you play H2H or Roto, you need to draft players who can contribute in multiple categories. Sure, specialists still carry value, especially if they're […]

Will Priester Joins the RotoBaller NBA Team! Expert DFS Advice from A Proven Winner (@ChiefJustice06)

RotoBaller is very excited to introduce Will Priester (@ChiefJustice06) - aka "Chief" - to the RotoBaller NBA team! Chief is an established NBA, NFL and DFS expert, with an impressive resume including contributing to RotoGriners and lots of big DFS wins! Read more about Chief below, and stay tuned for Will's exclusive articles and picks all […]

Bones Hyland Leaves With Ankle Injury On Thursday, Waiting For Evaluation

Los Angeles Clippers guard Bones Hyland (ankle) had to leave their preseason game on Thursday with an ankle sprain. After the game, when head coach Ty Lue was asked about the injury, he said that Hyland would be evaluated on Friday. This evaluation has yet to happen, but he will be someone to monitor since […]

Kings Waiving Jaylen Nowell

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Sacramento Kings are waiving guard Jaylen Nowell on Friday. After playing in Minnesota for four seasons, the Kings signed Nowell to an Exhibit 10 deal, but he didn't seem to prove enough to stick around on the roster. He had an uphill battle as he was battling […]

Devin Booker, Bradley Beal Sitting Out On Thursday

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (rest) and Bradley Beal (back) have been ruled out for Thursday's preseason matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. This appears to be a routine rest day for Booker as the Suns don't want to risk anything this close to the regular season. Beal continues to deal with a back issue, […]

Bones Hyland Starts On Thursday

Los Angeles Clippers guard Bones Hyland will move into the starting five for Thursday's preseason game against the Denver Nuggets. It appears head coach Ty Lue is going to rest a majority of his starters during this game. Ivica Zubac is the lone starter remaining in the lineup on Thursday and he's unlikely to play […]

Cade Cunningham To Play On Thursday

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (quad) will suit up for Thursday's preseason contest against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Cunningham hasn't played since the first preseason game due to left quad tendinitis. Luckily, it sounds like that issue is behind him, so Cunningham should be ready for Opening Night. The hope is that Cunningham will take […]

Stephen Curry Notches 30 Points With Eight Treys

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry hit eight triples and finished with 30 points as his crew beat Sacramento 116-115 in a preseason contest Wednesday night. Half of the points came in the fourth quarter when the Warriors turned a big deficit into a win with a 40-point period. Curry, who completed his night […]

Jordan Poole Goes Off For 41 Points

Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole was a scoring machine in Wednesday's 131-106 preseason victory over the Knicks, pouring in 41 points on 10-for-19 shooting. He caught fire very early and already had 29 points by halftime. Poole did the damage in just 27 minutes and finished 6-for-12 from downtown with a 15-for-16 effort at the […]