RotoBaller NBA Recap: Karl-Anthony Towns Does it All

Welcome to the RotoBaller NBA Recap. In this feature, we will highlight three fantasy basketball takeaways from last night's slate of NBA games. The Lakers implied their will and managed to avenge their defeat to the Kings earlier in the week with a 121-114 win yesterday. Brandon Ingram put together a solid performance for Los […]

Ben Simmons Scores 19 Against Portland

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons scored 19 points on 7-for-12 shooting in Sunday's loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. He also finished with three assists and three rebounds. It was a solid performance for Simmons, especially with Joel Embiid out and Jimmy Butler struggling. The 76ers face the Clippers on Tuesday, who allow the […]

D.J. Augustin Performs Well Again

Orlando Magic point guard D.J. Augustin had another strong game Sunday versus the Detroit Pistons. Augustin scored 26 points on 6-of-11 shooting from the floor and 10-of-10 from the free-throw line. Also in the contest, Augustin had eight assists and two steals to go with his scoring production. Augustin has been on a tremendous run […]

Russell Westbrook Has Awful Game Against Mavs

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook was forced to apologize for his performance on Sunday when he had a complete shocker against the Mavericks. The former league MVP managed only nine points on 4-for-22 shooting, missing all eight attempts from deep. He also attempted only two free throws, making one. Westbrook didn't reach double […]

Luka Doncic Stays Hot On Sunday

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Luka Doncic continued his recent tear with a 25-point outing in Sunday's win over OKC. He shot 9-for-19 from the field, including 4-for-11 from deep with a 3-for-4 record from the charity stripe. Doncic also dished out seven assists to his teammates. Turnovers were a problem for him, as he matched his […]

Tyus Jones Picks Up Five Steals Against Miami

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Tyus Jones made his fourth start of the season on Sunday against the Heat, scoring 12 points on 5-for-12 shooting, while dishing out five assists. He was also a pest defensively, notching up five steals. Jones played 36 minutes with both Derrick Rose (ankle) and Jeff Teague (ankle) out. Jones is […]

De'Aaron Fox Drops 26 Points In Defeat

Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox delivered a 26-point effort Sunday versus the Los Angeles Lakers, leading his team offensively as he made 12 shots, tying his season high. It was a massive all-around performance from Fox, who added seven assists, four rebounds and three steals. He saw his scoring average jump to 19.4 points […]

Fred VanVleet Shooting Slump Continues In Start

Toronto Raptors point guard Fred Vanvleet again got the start with Kyle Lowry (back) on the shelf and he still struggled to connect from the floor in Sunday's win. VanVleet shot just three of 12 from the floor while knocking down just 2-for-7 from three for 10 points, but salvaged his night with seven dimes […]

Zach LaVine Connects On Just Three Of 17 Shot Attempts

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine struggled to connect from the floor on Sunday when he made just three of 17 shots from the floor to score 13 points in Sunday's loss. LaVine managed to hit all seven of his free throws which were a bit of savior and also added three rebounds with two assists […]

Elfrid Payton Probable To Make Return Monday

New Orleans Pelicans point guard Elfrid Payton is listed as probable to return to the floor for Monday’s showdown with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Payton has been out since Nov. 16 due to a broken finger, having played in just six contests so far this season. His return comes at a time when the Pelicans are […]

Jeff Teague And Derrick Rose Will Not Play Against Heat

The Minnesota Timberwolves will be without their top two point guards, Jeff Teague (ankle) and Derrick Rose (ankle), for Sunday's clash with the Heat. Both players were previously considered doubtful for the game. This will be the seventh straight game that Teague has missed while Rose sprained his ankle when attempting a layup at the […]

Devin Booker Tagged As Questionable For Monday

Phoenix Suns point/shooting guard Devin Booker has picked up a questionable designation for Monday’s contest against the Golden State Warriors due to a lower back contusion. Booker was banged up during Saturday’s loss to Oklahoma City, so if he is forced to the sidelines, T.J. Warren would become the primary scoring threat and Jamal Crawford […]

Lou Williams Is A Must Fantasy Start On New Years Day

Los Angeles Clippers point guard/shooting guard Lou Williams has been lighting up the scoreboard lately, although he cooled off a little in Saturday's loss to the Spurs as he finished the game with 16 points on 4-for-14 shooting from the field. He also had seven assists and three rebounds, marking the fifth time in the […]

Derrick Rose is Unlikely to Play on Sunday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Derrick Rose (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Miami Heat. Rose and Jeff Teague (ankle) are likely both going to be sitting out on Sunday. Rose has a history of ankle issues, so it wouldn't be surprising to see the Wolves play it safe. Tyus Jones is going […]

Jeff Teague is Doubtful for Sunday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jeff Teague (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Miami Heat. Teague has missed the last six games due to left ankle inflammation, but appears to be getting closer to a return. Derrick Rose (ankle) is also doubtful for Sunday, so Tyus Jones is going to be a solid […]

Lonzo Ball To Have Free Reign For Foreseeable Future

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball will see plenty of playing time in the coming weeks as Rajon Rondo is expected to be out until February after undergoing surgery on his hand. Ball has played pretty well the past two games with Rondo sitting out as he has scored 39 points, doled out 18 […]

Dante Exum Dishes Out Career-High 13 Assists

Utah Jazz point guard Dante Exum entered the starting lineup Saturday versus the New York Knicks in place of the injured Ricky Rubio and promptly set a new career high in assists with 13. It marks Exum’s second-ever double-digit assist performance, and first double-double as he added 13 points as well. If anything, his line […]

Mike Conley Logs Highest Point Total In December

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley went for a December-high 26 points during Saturday’s loss to the Boston Celtics. Despite the scoring outburst, Conley finished 9-for-22 from the field overall, including 1-for-9 from deep. His three-point woes (1-for-14 over his last two outings) come on the heels of having had made 12 combined threes in […]

Kyrie Irving Ties Season High With 13 Assists In Win

Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving sliced the Memphis Grizzlies’ defense to the tune of 26 points and 13 assists Saturday. The assist total ties his season high, as he has also now eclipsed the 20-point plateau in eight of his last nine contests. December has been good to Irving who has kept his scoring […]

James Harden Drops 41 Points To Continue Scoring Barrage

Houston Rockets point/shooting guard James Harden is scoring at prolific levels for the time being and a match-up with the high-scoring New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday was only going to enhance his numbers. Harden has now eclipsed the 35-point plateau in seven consecutive games, bringing his league-leading scoring average up to 33.0 points per game. […]

Kemba Walker Drops 47 Points In Saturday's Road Loss

Charlotte Hornets point guard Kemba Walker was a one-man wrecking crew in Saturday's 130-126 loss at Washington, finishing with 47 points. He scored 24 of his points in the fourth quarter, as the boys from Buzz City nearly erased a 16-point halftime deficit against the John Wall-less Wiz. He ended up hitting 18-for-29 from the […]

Tomas Satoransky Drops 20 Points In Home Victory

Washington Wizards shooting guard Tomas Satoransky posted 20 points in Saturday's 130-126 victory against the Charlotte Hornets. Satoransky, who is expected to see a huge bump in playing time and responsibilities with John Wall (heel) done for the season, finished with six assists, four rebounds and just one steal, hitting 6-for-11 from the field, 4-for-7 […]

John Wall Will Be Sidelined At Least Six Months

Washington Wizards point guard John Wall (heel) will undergo a debridement and repair of a Haglund's deformity and chronic Achilles' injury in his left heel. The procedure is expected to take place sometime next week and will have him on the shelf for six to eight months. He finishes the 2018-19 season with 20.7 points […]

C.J. McCollum Struggles in Saturday's Loss

Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum could not get things going on Saturday when he scored just 14 points on just 6-for-17 shooting in 35 minutes against the Warriors. McCollum managed to add five rebounds with an assist to this line but missed all five of his attempts from three on the night. McCollum is […]

Stephen Curry Scores 25 Points In Win

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry connected on six of 15 shooting from the floor on Saturday but made 11 of 14 shots from the line to help secure the win. Curry did not stop there as he dished out eight dimes with five rebounds and two steals with a block and two triples in […]

Jamal Murray Goes Off For 46 Points In Saturday's Win

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (ankle) erupted for 46 points on 16 of 24 shooting in Saturday's 122-118 win over the Phoenix Suns. Murray also contributed six boards with eight assists and a career-high nine makes from three in 40 minutes of action. He played through an ankle injury and Murray added "I was trying […]

Devin Booker Scores 20 of his 27 Points In The Second Half

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker led a late charge, but it was not enough in the four-point loss to the Nuggets on Saturday. Booker scored 20 of his 27 points in the second half and added eight assists with a make from three and a single steal to his line. Booker bruised his lower back […]

Derrick Rose, Jeff Teague Doubtful To Suit Up Sunday

Minnesota Timberwolves point guards Derrick Rose and Jeff Teague are both doubtful to play in Sunday’s match-up against the Miami Heat. Both are battling ankle injuries, with Rose having been forced to the locker room late in Friday’s contest due to the issue. Should both miss Sunday, Tyus Jones would figure to be in line […]

Kyle Lowry To Miss Third Straight Game Sunday

Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry will miss Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bulls due to a back injury. The fact that he has been listed out well in advance of Sunday’s game doesn’t bode well for his return in the immediate future, with his next opportunity coming Tuesday versus the Utah Jazz. With Lowry […]

Ricky Rubio Ruled Out For Saturday

Utah Jazz point guard Ricky Rubio will miss his first game of the season Saturday versus the New York Knicks due to lower back and left knee soreness. Rubio took a tumble late in Thursday’s contest, and with Dante Exum cleared to play, the latter could see an uptick in minutes, although Donovan Mitchell could […]