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Andrew Wiggins Will Not Play Wednesday
Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Andrew Wiggins (quad) will sit out Wednesday night against the Toronto Raptors. Wiggins left his last game with a quad contusion and does not feel good enough to go Wednesday. Josh Okogie will start in the absence of Wiggins and is a cheap DFS play for Wednesday's slate, while Jimmy Butler […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoDerrick Jones Ruled Out Wednesday
Miami Heat forward Derrick Jones (foot) will not play Wednesday night against the New York Knicks. Jones was came into the day with a questionable tag, but was downgraded to doubtful then eventually ruled out of the contest. Justise Winslow will make his season debut Wednesday and is the front-runner to take over the starting […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoMyles Turner Hosts A Block Party Against Grizzlies
Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner was a defensive anchor Wednesday night against the Memphis Grizzlies. Turner blocked four shots while also contributing eight points and eight rebounds in just 20 minutes. The Pacers dominated Memphis in this one allowing Turner to get more rest throughout the game, thus limiting him to just 20 minutes. Although […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoVictor Oladipo Solid In Season Opener
Indiana Pacers shooting guard Victor Oladipo looked sharp Wednesday night against the Memphis Grizzlies. Oladipo finished with 16 points on 6-for-11 shooting, five assists, and five rebounds in 26 minutes. The Pacers had the game in hand for most of the night so Oladipo was able to get more rest in this one. Although he […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoBojan Bogdanovic Scores Game-High 19 Points Wednesday
Indiana Pacers small forward Bojan Bogdanovic shot the lights out Wednesday night against the Memphis Grizzlies. Bogdanovic lead all players with 19 points on 7-for-9 shooting while also contributing six rebounds in 27 minutes. Bogdanovic is a sharpshooter from outside as evident by his 3-for-3 three-point shooting Wednesday, but he won't contribute much else on […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoDomantas Sabonis Posts Big Double-Double In Opener
Indiana Pacers center Domantas Sabonis looked great off the bench in Wednesday night's blowout win against the Memphis Grizzlies. Sabonis posted 14 points and 15 rebounds in 29 minutes off the bench. Sabonis got more run due to the nature of the blowout, but he has shown he can put up numbers in limited minutes. […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoJaren Jackson Jr. Looks Promising In Debut
Memphis Grizzlies rookie power forward Jaren Jackson Jr. showed his potential Wednesday night against the Indiana Pacers. Jackson posted an all-around stat line of 10 points, six rebounds, three steals, and a block in 25 minutes off the bench. Jackson also impressively went 6-for-6 from the free throw line. The Grizzlies starters were absolutely outmatched […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoMike Conley Struggles With Shot Against Pacers
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley could not get his shot to fall Wednesday night against the Indiana Pacers. Conley went 3-for-11 from the field for 11 points in 29 minutes. The Grizzlies as a team shot terribly in this game as they ended up losing by 38. There are concerns with Conley coming off […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoMarc Gasol Ice-Cold From The Field Wednesday
Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol struggled shooting Wednesday night against the Indiana Pacers. Gasol finished 2-for-11 from the field, but managed to go 7-for-8 from the free throw line for a total of 13 points in 30 minutes. Gasol also contributed six rebounds, three assists, three steals and two three-pointers. The entire Grizzlies lineup was […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoKyle Anderson Plays Only 19 Minutes Off The Bench
Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Kyle Anderson did not see much action Wednesday night against the Indiana Pacers. Anderson finished with just five points on 2-for-6 shooting and two rebounds. The Grizzlies opted to go with Chandler Parsons and Garrett Temple in the starting lineup and ended up getting thrashed by the Pacers. Many fantasy owners are […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoReggie Bullock Officially Out Wednesday
Detroit Pistons shooting guard Reggie Bullock (illness) will not play Wednesday night against the Brooklyn Nets. Bullock came into today battling the flu, was downgraded from questionable to a game-time decision and was eventually ruled out. With teammate Stanley Johnson (toe) also out, the Pistons will start Bruce Brown and Luke Kennard. Both Kennard and […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoJahlil Okafor Available To Play In Opener
New Orleans Pelicans center Jahlil Okafor (ankle) is available Wednesday night against the Houston Rockets. Okafor suffered a sprained ankle during the preseason which put his status for the opener in jeopardy. However, it seems Okafor has recovered enough to play. Okafor will back up superstar center Anthony Davis and should get around 15-20 minutes […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoDelon Wright Will Not Play Wednesday
Toronto Raptors guard Delon Wright (groin) will miss the season opener Wednesday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Wright missed the preseason finale due to an adductor strain and has not recovered in time for the regular season's opener. In Wright's absence, Fred Vanvleet will get the biggest boost in value. Look for Wright to continue […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoJustise Winslow and Wayne Ellington Out
Miami Heat forward Justise Winslow (hamstring) and Wayne Ellington (ankle) have been downgraded to out Wednesday night against the Orlando Magic. Both Winslow and Ellington came into the night listed as doubtful, so this should be of no surprise. However, their availability for Thursday night's game against the Washington Wizards is also in questions. In […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoStanley Johnson Out, Reggie Bullock A Game-Time Decision
The Detroit Pistons will be without guard/forward Stanley Johnson (toe) and possibly guard Reggie Bullock (illness) Wednesday night against the Brooklyn Nets. Both Johnson and Bullock were listed as questionable coming into the contest, but both were downgraded. With Johnson out, Luke Kennard and Langston Galloway will get extra run. Check back before tip-off for […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoRondae Hollis-Jefferson Ruled Out Wednesday
Brooklyn Nets forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (groin) has been ruled out Wednesday night against the Detroit Pistons. Jefferson suffered the injury during the offseason and missed this year's preseason. Jefferson was trending in the right direction but will miss this year's season opener Wednesday. With DeMarre Carroll out for an extended period of time, the Nets […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoSteven Adams Will Play Tuesday
Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (back) will play Tuesday night against the Golden State Warriors. Adams came into today with a questionable tag for his sore back then was later reported as a game-time decision. Adams apparently feels good enough to go for the season opener. With Adams in the lineup, Nerlens Noel will […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoSteven Adams Still A Game-Time Decision
Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (back) is still a game-time decision for Tuesday night's season opener against the Golden State Warriors. Adams was originally questionable with a sore back, but won't decide on his status until closer to tip-off. Given the late start, this is proving frustrating for owners and those participating in DFS. […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoDraymond Green Will Be Limited First Few Games
Golden State Warriors forward/center Draymond Green (knee) will be on a minutes restriction to start the season as he builds up his conditioning. Green missed most of the preseason with a sore left knee. Green also went through a precautionary MRI on his knee, but the results came back clean with no structural damage. The […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoGordon Hayward Expected To Have Minutes Restriction
Boston Celtics guard/forward Gordon Hayward will be limited to 25-30 minutes for the first couple weeks of the season. Hayward is one year removed from the gruesome leg injury he suffered on opening night last season and the team is likely exercising more caution. It remains to be seen how much this affects Hayward's value, […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoTop 51-95: Fantasy Basketball Rankings for 2018-2019
With the fantasy basketball season just around the corner, RotoBaller has you covered with our experts' fantasy basketball rankings. We've put together a top-200 ranking to help you with your upcoming drafts. But that's not all! Our writers have taken the time to break down the various tiers of our rankings to ensure you have […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoBlake Griffin Scores 16 Points Against Wizards
Detroit Pistons power forward Blake Griffin scored 16 points in Wednesday night's preseason finale against the Washington Wizards. Griffin shot just 4-for-10 from the field, but was able to stay aggressive and shoot 7-for-9 from the free throw line. Griffin also did work as a distributor, recording four assists. Griffin's value has declined over the […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoAndre Drummond In Midseason Form Against Wizards
Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond looked to be in midseason form in Wednesday night's preseason finale against the Washington Wizards. Drummond produced a monster double-double with 17 points on 7-for-17 shooting and 20 rebounds in 35 minutes. Drummond is an elite rebounder and double-double machine during the regular season and looks like that won't change […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoMarkieff Morris Ends Preseason In A Groove
Washington Wizards forward/center Markieff Morris was solid again Wednesday night against the Detroit Pistons, ending his preseason play in a good rhythm. Morris scored 15 points on 6-for-12 shooting to go along with seven rebounds, two assists, two three-pointers, two blocks and a steal in 25 minutes. Morris also recorded a double-double in his last […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoBradley Beal Takes Back Seat Wednesday Night
Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal took a secondary role on offense Wednesday night in a preseason win over the Detroit Pistons. Beal saw teammate John Wall go off for 32 points, but Beal had himself an almost mistake-free game himself. Beal scored a modest 17 points on 6-for-11 shooting while adding four rebounds in […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoJohn Wall Dominates Wednesday Night Against Detroit
Washington Wizards point guard John Wall was virtually unstoppable Wednesday night, leading his team to a preseason win over the Detroit Pistons. Wall scored a game-high 32 points on 12-for-23 shooting in 32 minutes of play. In addition, Wall also contributed nine assists, five rebounds, three steals and a block to round out his stellar […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoNikola Vucevic Scores 21 Points Friday Night
Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic had another impressive preseason showing Friday night against the Rio de Janeiro Flamengo. Vucevic scored 21 points on 8-for-16 shooting and also posted seven rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block in 25 minutes. Vucevic was actually overshadowed in this game by Aaron Gordon's 29-point explosion. However, this brings […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoAaron Gordon Explodes For 29 Points Friday Night
Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon was unstoppable in Friday night's preseason win against the Rio De Janeiro Flamengo. Gordon scored a game-high 29 points on a blistering 10-for-12 shooting and contributed eight rebounds and three three-pointers in just 23 minutes. You can argue there wasn't much competition in this one, but Gordon showed he can […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoJustise Winslow Scores 17 Points Against Washington
Miami Heat guard/forward Justise Winslow caught fire in Friday night's preseason game against the Washington Wizards. Winslow scored 17 points on 4-for-7 shooting with two three-pointers in 28 minutes. Although Winslow's shooting was great, he really did his damage on the free throw line, going 7-for-8 from the charity stripe. Miami mixed up their starting […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoMarkieff Morris Racks Up A Double-Double Friday Night
Washington Wizards forward/center Markieff Morris came up big on the stat sheet against the Miami Heat Friday night. Morris posted a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds in 26 minutes. Morris also knocked down three three-pointers, showcasing his ability to hit the long ball. Morris was most likely able to boost his stat line […]
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