Kyle Lowry Starts Off Strong

Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry continued his efficient play on Monday night versus the Charlotte Hornets. In the first quarter, Lowry had eight points and totaled 16 points for the entire contest. Along with the scoring, Lowry had 14 assists and two steals. This was Lowry's second straight outing with at least 16 points […]

Malik Monk (PG/SG, CHA) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 43% of leagues ANALYSIS: After a dreadful 2017/2018 rookie season, Malik Monk is beginning to make himself invaluable for the Charlotte Hornets. The Kentucky product averaged only 6.7 points per game during his first year, which included contributing only one rebound and 1.4 assists in 13.5 minutes […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (10/22/18): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

I hope everyone had a fantastic weekend. Monday night features nine games throughout the association with a good portion of them anticipated to be high-scoring, competitive affairs. Remember, we want players from games that are fast-paced and close in nature with a large overall score. We have a few key injuries to keep an eye […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (10/22/18): NBA DFS Lineups

We have a nine-game slate to kick off our NBA week and we should be in for a good one tonight. As the season goes on, we will get into more stats and usage rates, but with the season being so young, we don't have a ton to go on. In this article, I will […]

RotoBaller NBA Recap: James Harden Shines in Point Guard Role

Welcome to the RotoBaller NBA Recap. In this feature, we will highlight three fantasy basketball takeaways from last night's slate of NBA games. Russell Westbrook made his season debut for the Oklahoma City Thunder, as he missed the first two games of the season (both losses) with knee inflammation, but the Thunder were still unable […]

J.J. Barea (PG/SG, DAL) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In 14-Team Leagues (or if need AST) OWNED IN: 23% of leagues ANALYSIS: J.J. Barea has been dishing out dimes to his Dallas teammates early on this season, averaging a league best 10.5 assists per game thus far this year. He’s averaging 10.5 points, 10.5 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.5 three-pointers per game […]

Derrick Rose (PG, MIN) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In 12-Team Leagues (for upside in PTS) OWNED IN: 40% of leagues ANALYSIS: Derrick Rose has gotten off to a strong start to the 2018-19 season and could be worth an add if he’s still on the wire. He’s owned in 40% of leagues at the moment but that number is likely […]

Lonzo Ball, Kyle Kuzma Will Start In The Short Term

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball and forward Kyle Kuzma will be the starters going forward. Both Brandon Ingram and Rajon Rondo have been suspended following an altercation during Saturday's contest. Ingram has been suspended four games, while Rondo will be suspended three games. It's only a short amount of games, but it will […]

Kris Dunn Will Play on Monday

Chicago Bulls point guard Kris Dunn (personal) is expected to return and start against the Dallas Mavericks on Monday. Dunn is back after missing time due to the birth of his child. He reportedly missed Monday's shootaround, but is expected to be ready by tip-off. Cameron Payne will head back to the bench and Ryan […]

Courtney Lee Will Undergo Tests on Monday

New York Knicks guard Courtney Lee (neck) will undergo tests on Monday in an attempt to determine what is causing his neck pain. Lee has not played this season and has already been ruled out on Monday. The rebuilding Knicks don't have a lot of room for Lee even if he was healthy. Fantasy owners […]

Delon Wright Ruled Out on Monday

Toronto Raptors guard Delon Wright (groin) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. Wright went through shootaround on Monday, but the team wants him to get in a full practice before playing in a game. Wright has not played this season, but appears to be heading in a positive direction. Fred […]

Ben Simmons Listed as Questionable for Tuesday

Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Ben Simmons (back) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Detroit Pistons. Simmons was unable to practice on Monday due to back tightness. This issue is not believed to be serious, but the Sixers may decide to be cautious and hold Simmons out a game. More information should be known […]

Harrison Barnes, Devin Harris Will Miss Next Two Games

Dallas Mavericks forward Harrison Barnes (hamstring) and guard Devin Harris (hamstring) will miss at least the next two games, according to head coach Rick Carlisle. Barnes appeared close to returning, but maybe he suffered a setback or the Mavs are just being extremely cautious. Dorian Finney-Smith is expected to continue starting until Barnes is back. […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Effective Against Rockets

It seems like it's only a matter of time before Los Angeles Clippers rookie guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander supplants either Patrick Beverley or Avery Bradley in the team's starting unit. Gilgeous-Alexander scored 12 points in 26 minutes off the bench in Sunday's win over Houston, shooting 4-for-8 from the field while adding five rebounds, four assists, […]

Stephen Curry Continues To Light It Up

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry continued his brilliant start to the season as he scored 30 or more points for the third straight game. Curry shot 10-for-23 from field and 6-for-16 from three for 30 points while adding six assists, four rebounds with two turnovers in 39 minutes of action. Curry also passed Paul […]

Jamal Murray Cannot Make A Field Goal

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray played through a left tibia contusion and showed obvious signs of pain as he missed all nine of his attempts from the field. Murray managed just three points with two assists and two rebounds in 26 minutes of action. Owners of Murray will need to keep an eye on […]

Russell Westbrook Returns And Just Misses A Triple-Double

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook returned to action and flirted with a triple-double as he played 35 minutes in his club's loss. Westbrook scored 32 points while grabbing 12 rebounds and dished out eight assists without having any minute restrictions which is an excellent sign. Westbrook did commit five turnovers while knocking down […]

Dennis Schroder Plays 32 Minutes Off The Bench

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Dennis Schroder moved to the bench with the return of Russell Westbrook and put up a decent line with 14 points, but his shooting struggles continued. Schroder connected on just 5-for-16 shooting but salvaged his line with eight assists, four rebounds and a steal in 32 minutes. Schroder has started the […]

De'Aaron Fox Continues Excellent Start

Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox continued his amazing start to the season as he put up a double-double in his club's win. Fox hit seven of his 12 shot attempts while shooting 7-for-9 from the line en route to 22 points. Fox also added 10 assists with four rebounds and a steal with a […]

Trae Young Shines Sunday Night

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young had his best game so far in his young career Sunday versus the Cleveland Cavaliers. Young scored 35 points shooting 13-for-23 from the floor with six three-pointers. In the contest Young also had 11 assists to give him a double-double. This was the first game this season where Young […]

George Hill Plays Well Against Atlanta

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard George Hill had a very efficient outing Sunday night playing the Atlanta Hawks. Hill had 16 points shooting seven of nine from the floor and hit both three-point tries. In the contest Hill also had three assists as well. Hill has made the most of his limited opportunities averaging 11 points […]

Jordan Clarkson Continues To Score Off The Bench

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Jordan Clarkson shot well in a reserve role Sunday night versus the Atlanta Hawks. Clarkson scored 19 points going 7-for-12 from the field, hitting three of his five three-point attempts. Also in the outing Sunday, Clarkson had three rebounds and two assists. So far this season Clarkson seems to be a […]

Brandon Ingram and Rajon Rondo Suspended

Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram and guard Rajon Rondo will each serve suspensions for their involvement in Saturday night's melee against the Houston Rockets. Ingram, who will sit four games for throwing a punch and confronting a game official in a hostile manner, and Rondo, who will sit three games for his left hook […]

Chris Paul Suspended Two Games

Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul will serve a two-game suspension for getting into a physical altercation with Los Angeles Lakers guard Rajon Rondo and forward Brandon Ingram on Saturday night. In addition, Paul, who was also fined, will not play on Sunday when the Rockets take on the Clippers. Expect guard Eric Gordon to get […]

Russell Westbrook Will Start On Sunday Night

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook (knee) will start on Sunday night against the Sacramento Kings. After being listed as a game-time decision during the team's first two games of the season, Westbrook was close to returning all along. With his insertion back into the starting lineup, guard Dennis Schroder will head to the […]

Rajon Rondo, Brandon Ingram Ejected On Saturday

The Los Angeles Lakers saw a pair of players ejected from Saturday's meeting with the Rockets -- point guard Rajon Rondo and forward Brandon Ingram. Rondo had a double-double before the ejection with 13 points, 10 assists, and seven rebounds, while Ingram scored 12 points before the two were tossed in the fourth quarter. Their […]

Chris Paul Ejected On Saturday

Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul was ejected from Saturday's victory over the Lakers and could face a suspension after an altercation with Rajon Rondo. Paul scored 28 points on 9-for-17 shooting with 10 assists and seven rebounds before the ejection, but Paul's short term outlook is murky as the Rockets wait for the league […]

Zach LaVine Scores 33 Points Saturday

Chicago Bulls point guard Zach LaVine carried the team on Saturday, scoring 33 points against the Detroit Pistons. LaVine shot 12-for-21 from the field, which included 2-for-6 from behind the arc. He also contributed three rebounds and three assists. LaVine is definitely the Bulls No. 1 scoring option, and he’ll continue to get all the […]

Cameron Payne Solid In Starting Role

Chicago Bulls point guard Cameron Payne put together a solid performance in his second start of the year against the Detroit Pistons on Saturday. Payne is still replacing usual starting point guard Kris Dunn. He saw 28 minutes of action, which was enough time for him to rack up 17 points, four assists, and three […]

Spencer Dinwiddie Productive Off Bench Saturday

Brooklyn Nets point guard Spencer Dinwiddie scored 13 points on 4-for-11 shooting in 26 minutes off the bench in Saturday's loss to the Pacers. He added four assists and a steal as well. The emergence of Caris Levert has hurt some of Dinwiddie's passing upside, as he's currently averaging 1.3 fewer assists per game than […]