Fred Vanvleet Ruled Out Monday

Toronto Raptors point guard Fred Vanvleet (toe) will not play Monday night against the Milwaukee Bucks. Vanvleet was questionable coming into the contest with a toe sprain, but ultimately did not feel good enough to play. With Vanvleet and teammate Kawhi Leonard (rest) sitting out, Kyle Lowry should get all the usage he can handle […]

Andrew Wiggins Officially Out Monday

Updating a previous note, Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Andrew Wiggins (quad) will miss his third straight game Monday. Wiggins went through shootaround with no setbacks and seemed on track to play, however he must have not looked great in warm ups and was ruled out against the Lakers. With Wiggins out again, Josh Okobie will remain […]

Emmanuel Mudiay is Probable on Monday

New York Knicks guard Emmanuel Mudiay (ankle) is probable for Monday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. This would be Mudiay's season debut if he's able to get on the court. Head coach David Fizdale hinted that he may start Mudiay at some point this season. However, he's expected to be limited on Monday and is […]

Delon Wright is Probable Against Bucks

Toronto Raptors point guard Delon Wright (groin) is probable for Monday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Wright made his season debut on Wednesday and tweaked his groin. The Raptors have been cautious with Wright and he could see his minutes limited on Monday. It's difficult to see Wright getting enough playing time in Toronto to […]

Shaun Livingston Remains Out on Monday

Golden State Warriors point guard Shaun Livingston (foot) will miss Monday's game against the Chicago Bulls. He was listed as doubtful heading into the contest, so it's not surprising that he's sitting out. The Warriors are usually cautious with most injuries. Quinn Cook will be in charge of running the second unit, but he doesn't […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Week 3 NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In 14+ Team Leagues (Especially in Category Leagues) OWNED IN: 27% of leagues ANALYSIS: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has become an intriguing waiver wire add for those looking to find stat-stuffing potential. The 20-year-old is averaging 8.3 points a game on 48.8% shooting while adding in 3.3 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 0.4 threes, 1.0 steals and […]

Marcus Morris (SF/PF, BOS) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 48% of leagues ANALYSIS: Marcus Morris has gotten off to a hot start to the 2018-19 season coming off of the bench for the Celtics. Morris has seen an average of 25.4 minutes per game through the team's first six outings, and while he's been effective, it's […]

D'Angelo Russell Scores 25 Points Against Warriors

Brooklyn Nets guard D'Angelo Russell scored 25 points on 9-for-14 shooting in Sunday's loss to the Golden State Warriors. He was 5-for-8 from deep, and also added six rebounds and six assists. The Nets play the Knicks on Monday, who allow the fourth-highest three-point field goal percentage in the NBA, setting Russell up for another […]

RotoBaller NBA Recap: Curry Continues Hot-Shooting Start

Welcome to the RotoBaller NBA Recap. In this feature, we will highlight three fantasy basketball takeaways from last night's slate of NBA games. Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry continue to play at MVP-type levels, as the two combined for a nice 69 points in the Warriors win over the Brooklyn Nets. Durant added eight rebounds […]

Collin Sexton Continues To Struggle In Loss To Pacers

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Collin Sexton scored 12 points with one rebound, one steal and four assists in a loss over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night. He is still adjusting to life in the NBA, but he is also showing some signs of promise in multiple games. Sexton has four double-digit games on the […]

Stephen Curry Hits Seven Threes Against Nets

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry scored 35 points in Sunday's win over the Brooklyn Nets, making 11 of his 26 shots attempts. The two-time MVP was 7-for-15 from downtown and also added in seven rebounds and three assists. On the season, Curry is putting up a league-best 33.9 points per game and is […]

George Hill Fills Up Stat Sheet In Loss To Pacers

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard George Hill scored 14 points to go along with two rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block in a loss to the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night. He has been struggling to put up numbers like last season. Like the other Cavaliers players, he will not be a hot pickup […]

Elie Okobo Posts Nice Fantasy Line Off The Bench

Phoenix Suns point guard Elie Okobo logged a very good 31 minutes off the bench on Sunday against OKC, finishing with 18 points, seven assists, and five rebounds. He made half of his six triples and shot 5-for-9 overall from the field while going 5-for-6 from the charity stripe. The young Frenchman, who was grabbed […]

Dennis Schroder Keeps Momentum In Sunday's Win

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Dennis Schroder kept his recent good run going in Sunday's 117-110 win over Phoenix, finishing with 12 points, seven assists and four rebounds in 27 minutes off the bench. He's now scored in double figures in three consecutive games and he also has at least three rebounds in all of […]

Russell Westbrook Has 23 Points In First Win

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook netted an efficient 23 points on Sunday in the team's first win of the season. He finished 8-for-15 from the floor without attempting a single three-pointer and made seven of 10 free throws. Westbrook also notched up nine rebounds, seven assists and four steals with six turnovers. He […]

Darren Collison Produces Everywhere In Win Over Cavaliers

Indiana Pacers point guard Darren Collison scored 15 points with two rebounds, six assists and three steals in a win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night. He has had a relatively shaky start to the season, but this performance will give him the confidence to springboard off of now. If you need a mid-tier […]

Austin Rivers Battles Former Team, Dad

Washington Wizards point guard Austin Rivers finished with nine points over 22 minutes off the bench in his first game back at Staples Center against the Los Angeles Clippers and his dad, head coach Doc Rivers. He also chipped in with three assists, a rebound, a steal and a blocked shot while hitting a three-pointer […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Fills Up Stat Sheet

Los Angeles Clippers point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander posted 10 points off the bench in 28 minutes on Sunday against the Washington Wizards. He was one of nine players to post double-digit point totals in the 136-104 rout. The rookie also chimed in with eight rebounds, seven assists, two steals and only one turnover while posting […]

John Wall Steps Up With Four Steals In Blowout Loss

Washington Wizards point guard John Wall ended up with 18 points, five assists, three rebounds and four steals with just one turnover across 28 minutes in Sunday's 136-104 loss against the Los Angeles Clippers. He wasn't terribly efficient from the floor, going 8-for-20 from the field, including 0-for-2 from behind the three-point line, and he […]

Dennis Smith Jr. Records Season High In Points

Dallas Mavericks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. had his best game of the season so far Sunday night versus the Utah Jazz. Smith Jr. scored 27 points going 12-for-19 from the field with three of those made buckets coming from three-point territory. In the previous four games, Smith Jr. has played this season he has […]

Ricky Rubio Struggles Shooting

Utah Jazz point guard Ricky Rubio had a rough outing Sunday night versus the Dallas Mavericks. Rubio scored just six points on two of nine shooting with eight assists. On the season Rubio is shooting a meager 30.9 percent from the floor. Rubio is averaging 7.4 assists and a steal per contest so there is […]

Trae Young Fails To Make Three-Pointer For First Time

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young scored a season-low 13 points as he made just three of 12 shots from the field in Saturday's loss to the Bulls. Young, who failed to make a three-pointer (0-for-6) for the first time this season, contributed four assists along with three rebounds. His five turnovers also tied a […]

Markelle Fultz Scores 10 Points Against Hornets

Philadelphia 76ers guard Markelle Fultz scored 10 points on 4-for-9 shooting in 25 minutes of action against the Hornets on Saturday. He had four rebounds, four assists, and a steal as well. Fultz has seen a slight rise in playing time over the past two games, a move that should encourage fantasy owners who have […]

Ben Simmons Inefficient In Win Over Charlotte

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons had an uncharacteristically poor performance from the field, shooting 5-for-20 in Saturday's win over the Charlotte Hornets. Simmons added in 12 rebounds, but ended up with just three assists. The Sixers play the Hawks on Monday, who allow the eighth-most assists in the NBA this year. Simmons should look […]

Kemba Walker Scores 37 Points Against Sixers

Charlotte Hornets point guard Kemba Walker scored 37 points in Saturday's loss to Philadelphia, shooting 11-for-31 from the field and making three of his 15 attempts from deep. Philadelphia did a good job forcing Walker into difficult shots and limiting the production from the rest of the team. The point guard added in six rebounds […]

Ish Smith Scores Eight Points In Loss

Detroit Pistons guard Ish Smith had a decent Saturday night with eight points, four rebounds and two assists against the Boston Celtics. Smith made four of nine shots from the field, although he missed both of his three-point attempts, snapping his consecutive game streak with a three-pointer at four. It was also the first time […]

Langston Galloway Continues To Struggle

Detroit Pistons guard Langston Galloway continued his poor play versus the Boston Celtics on Saturday night. Galloway contributed two points, three rebounds and one block in a season-low 17 minutes. He shot 1-for-6 from the field and 0-for-5 from beyond the arc in the game. The 26-year-old combination guard still has not reached double figures […]

Delon Wright Expected to Return on Monday

Toronto Raptors point guard Delon Wright (groin) is expected to play in Monday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Wright only played five minutes before leaving during his season debut due to groin tightness. Fred Vanvleet (toe) is questionable for Monday, so Wright would see increased minutes without VanVleet in the rotation. Wright isn't going to […]

Fred VanVleet Practices on Sunday

Toronto Raptors point guard Fred Vanvleet (toe) went through a limited practice on Sunday. He is considered questionable for Monday's game. VanVleet was listed as probable on Friday, but sat out of that contest. Delon Wright would see increased playing time if VanVleet is unable to suit up.

Reggie Jackson Limited To Eight Points

Detroit Pistons point guard Reggie Jackson was limited to eight points on three of 11 shooting, including one of six from long distance, in Saturday night's loss. He added four assists and four rebounds in the game. It was his worst shooting game as well as his lowest scoring output of the season. The eighth-year […]