Javonte Green Ruled Out For Sunday

New Orleans Pelicans forward Javonte Green (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against San Antonio. He was already iffy for the game due to ankle soreness and will sit out his first action of the campaign. Green recently had a good spell as a starter on the New Orleans team, but he's been […]

Brandon Ingram To Be Sidelined Indefinitely

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (ankle) is expected to miss significant time after suffering an injury during Saturday's game. The Pelicans announced on Sunday that Ingram has suffered a left ankle sprain and will be out indefinitely. This is another significant blow to a Pelicans roster that is already is already without Zion Williamson […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (12/8/24)

It’s great to be back in the swing of things in the NBA, RotoBallers. In these articles, I focus on the top plays, traditionally geared toward cash games. However, with over a decade of NBA DFS experience under my belt—and as someone who rarely dives into cash formats—I'm selecting picks that also typically come with […]

Yves Missi Will Play Thursday

New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (ankle) is available for Thursday's game against the Phoenix Suns. Despite dealing with a sprained right ankle, Missi has been upgraded from questionable to available. The rookie center is coming off an impressive performance against Atlanta, where he logged 35 minutes, scoring 23 points and grabbing 12 rebounds. Missi […]

Herbert Jones Available On Thursday

According to Jim Eichenhofer of the New Orleans Pelicans official site, forward Herbert Jones (shoulder) will play Thursday against the Phoenix Suns. The 26-year-old hasn't suited up since October 29, missing 18 consecutive contests with a right shoulder strain. Being out of action for a while, Jones's minutes will most definitely be restricted until he can […]

Brandon Ingram Will Suit Up Thursday

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (calf) is available for Thursday's game against the Phoenix Suns. Ingram will return to action after missing the team's last five contests due to right calf soreness. The 27-year-old is a key offensive weapon for the Pelicans, averaging 22.9 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 5.4 assists in 33.6 minutes per […]

Fantasy Basketball Sleepers, Buy/Sell: Rotation Watch and Minute Trends for Week 7

Welcome to the fourth edition of RotoBaller's NBA Minutes Watch. Rotations are finally set. Position battles have been won and teams are trudging forward as best they can as we get closer to the new year. The younger teams are showing signs of early-season fatigue while more developed teams like the Rockets, Thunder, and Cavaliers […]

Brandon Ingram Listed As Questionable Thursday

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (calf) is considered questionable for Thursday's meeting with Phoenix. However, it appears likely that he will return from a five-game absence, as Ingram went through full practice on Wednesday. The team also hopes to get Herb Jones (shoulder) back against the Suns. The return of the two would be […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (12/5/24)

Welcome back, Rotoballers! We have a loaded slate for us on this fine Thursday. It is an eight-game slate on Fanduel but only a seven-game slate on DraftKings as they have left the Rockets vs. Warriors game off. So keep that in mind when setting your lineups and I will adjust accordingly throughout so that […]

Zion Williamson Will Be Evaluated In Two Weeks

The New Orleans Pelicans announced forward Zion Williamson (hamstring) is progressing well through rehabilitation and will be re-evaluated in two weeks. Barring any setbacks and with a tentative timeline in place, the 24-year-old could return on December 19th versus the Houston Rockets. The Pelicans may continue to proceed cautiously and not rush Williamson back, though. […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Wednesday 12/4/24): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

It's an unusually light slate for a Wednesday tonight with just six NBA games. The good news is we have only projected blowout, with the Celtics being the lone double-digit favorite (-13.5) hosting the Pistons. And while we don't have a complete picture of the injury situation, we can probably take some educated guesses about […]

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Wednesday, 12/04/24): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

After a busy Tuesday of NBA Cup Group Play, the NBA regular season rolls on this Wednesday with six games on the slate. The action starts a little later at 7:30 p.m. ET when four of the six games begin. The late-night hammer comes from the West Coast, where the Clippers host the Timberwolves in […]

Brandon Ingram Remains On The Shelf Monday

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (calf) is not ready to return to the lineup on Monday against Atlanta. The initial signs were encouraging regarding Ingram's potential return, but it has been confirmed that he will be absent for a fifth straight game. Ingram's absence will secure another start for Javonte Green. The veteran forward […]

Herbert Jones Remains Sidelined On Monday

According to Will Guillory of The Athletic, New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (shoulder) will not play Monday against the Atlanta Hawks as he is dealing with a right ankle strain. The 26-year-old hasn't been able to suit up since October 29 and will miss one more game. Yves Missi has joined the starting five since Zion Williamson (hamstring) has also […]

Jordan Hawkins Ruled Out Monday Versus Atlanta

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Hawkins (back) has been ruled out of a third consecutive contest due to lower back soreness. The second-year shooting guard has had back issues all year which has kept him out of a handful of games so far. Trey Murphy III and Brandon Boston Jr. will continue to play in […]

Herbert Jones Considered Doubtful Against Hawks

New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (shoulder) isn't expected to play on Monday against the Atlanta Hawks since he's still dealing with a right shoulder strain. The 26-year-old hasn't been able to play since October 29, and will likely miss at least one more game. Yves Missi has joined the starting five since Zion Williamson […]

Brandon Ingram Deemed Questionable Against Hawks

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (calf) appeared on the injury report again as questionable while he still suffers from tendonitis in his calf. He's been forced to miss the last four consecutive games with the same issue. If he's downgraded to out again on Monday, Trey Murphy III and Javonte Green should see a […]

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Monday, 12/2/24): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Happy December RotoBaller family! I sincerely hope that everyone had a restful and family-filled Thanksgiving, and that your pockets are a little heavier from DFS as Christmas shopping gets underway. Tonight we get back at it with the NBA, but it's a disappointing one as we only have four games to deal with. Pay extra […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Monday 12/2/24): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

We have only four games on the main slate tonight, which is a lot fewer than usual for a Monday night. That's going to condense our player pool and make the most popular plays even chalkier. I don't mind playing cash games with at least four games, but if you're a GPP player it's a […]

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 7 (2024-2025): December 2 - December 8

Week 7 is upon us and it's the last full week of games before the in-season tournament. Some leagues may lump this week and next week together into one scoring period, so check your league settings to be sure. For today, I am just covering one calendar week as usual, and next week we can […]

Herbert Jones Will Remain Out On Sunday

New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (shoulder) has been trending in the right direction but he's not quite ready to appear in a game. While he's taken part in some of the non-contact parts of practice, his shoulder hasn't been cleared to give it a full go. The team has ruled him out for Sunday […]

Jordan Hawkins Will Be Sidelined Sunday

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Hawkins (back) has been ruled out for the game against the New York Knicks on Sunday. The 22-year-old has been dealing with back issues during the early goings of this season which has caused him to miss 10 games and counting. In his place, CJ McCollum and Dejounte Murray will […]

Brandon Ingram Ruled Out Against Knicks

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (calf) has already been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Knicks, which will be his fourth consecutive game on the sidelines. Ingram is dealing with tendonitis in his calf, so it seems this is an injury based on pain threshold. Since Jordan Hawkins (back) and Herbert Jones (shoulder) […]

Trey Murphy III Questionable On Friday With Knee Issue

New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward Trey Murphy III (knee) has been tagged as questionable for the contest against the Memphis Grizzlies. He's working through a knee contusion right now which caused him to miss their last game on Wednesday. Murphy along with three other Pelicans including Brandon Ingram (calf) and Jordan Hawkins (back) are all questionable, […]

Brandon Ingram Questionable Versus Grizzlies

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (calf) is in danger of missing a third consecutive contest while ailing from soreness in his right calf. The Pelicans are in the midst of a six-game losing streak while they struggle to stay healthy. Ingram has missed three games in that stretch but remains a solid fantasy asset […]

Jordan Hawkins Uncertain On Friday Against Grizzlies

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Hawkins (back) has been listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies with back soreness. He's one of four Pelicans listed as questionable, so they could be in for a very thin lineup if everyone has to be sidelined. If that's the case, Javonte Green and Brandon Boston […]

Brandon Ingram Ruled Out On Wednesday

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (calf) won't play in Wednesday's contest versus Toronto. The veteran is battling a sore calf, so he'll miss his second-straight game. Fortunately for New Orleans, Dejounte Murray (hand) is active after missing over a month, so that will help lessen the blow. There's also room for Javonte Green and […]

Dejounte Murray Officially Cleared To Play On Wednesday

New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (hand) is officially active for Wednesday's matchup versus the visiting Raptors. The 28-year-old logged 30 minutes in the opener against the Chicago Bulls. However, he fractured his hand and has been on the shelf ever since. With Brandon Ingram (calf), Jose Alvarado (hamstring), Zion Williamson (hamstring), and Trey Murphy […]

Brandon Ingram Unavailable On Wednesday

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (calf) has been ruled out ahead of Wednesday's game against the Toronto Raptors. This marks the second game in a row that Ingram has been forced to miss due to right calf soreness. The expectation is that the Pelicans will use a committee approach to help fill the void. […]

Jose Alvarado Ruled Out Wednesday

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (hamstring) will not suit up against the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday. Alvarado will be sidelined for the seventh straight game due to a left hamstring strain. With the Pelicans dealing with a litany of injuries, expect Brandon Boston Jr. to receive an uptick in extra minutes. Brandon Ingram (calf) and Trey Murphy […]