Thu Apr 25 | 20:29 | Stephen Curry Named Clutch Player Of The Year | Stephen Curry | PG | Warriors | Free Agent |
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry was named the 2023-24 NBA Clutch Player of the Year on Thursday night. The veteran sharpshooter has had plenty of big moments throughout his career, so this shouldn't surprise anyone. With that said, Curry, who has been in the league for 15 seasons, is as good as ever. He averaged 26.4 points and 5.1 assists during the 2023-24 campaign. He also appeared in 74 games, his most since 2016-17. While Curry might only have a few seasons left, he should remain productive until he calls it quits. |
Source: Shams Charania | RotoBaller.com |
Thu Apr 25 | 10:04 | Jonas Valanciunas Leads Pelicans In Scoring Wednesday | Jonas Valanciunas | C | Raptors | Free Agent |
New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas finished Wednesday's heavy 124-92 loss to the Thunder in Game 2 as the team's top scorer, netting 19 points in 23 minutes on 8-for-14 shooting. The Lithuanian big man had an incredible start to the contest, scoring all of New Orleans' first 11 points. A Herbert Jones triple broke Valanciunas' scoring run at the 7:58 mark in the first quarter. After gobbling up 20 rebounds in Game 1, Valanciunas settled for seven boards this time, adding two assists to his tally. The Pelicans center has been productive in the series, but his defensive shortcoming resulted in Chet Holmgren getting 20 first-half points in Game 2. The veteran definitely has to improve at that end to earn consistent playing time. |
Source: ESPN | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Apr 24 | 09:29 | James Harden Settles For 22 Points In Game 2 | James Harden | SG | Thunder | Free Agent |
Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden had 22 points on 6-for-14 shooting in a 96-93 loss to Dallas on Tuesday. After opening the series with a vintage performance and 28 points, Harden scored only three points in the first quarter without making any field goals, and the Clippers' offense struggled throughout the night. Harden finished 6-for-14 shooting, including a 2-for-10 effort from deep, and tallied six rebounds with eight assists, one steal, and one block. The former MVP has plenty to think about ahead of Game 3, but at least the Clippers now have Kawhi Leonard back in the lineup to boost their chances in the series. |
Source: ESPN | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Apr 19 | 15:45 | Tobias Harris, 76ers Expected To Part Ways This Summer | Tobias Harris | SF | Bucks | Free Agent |
Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris seems to be on his final ride with the team as he's in the final year of his max contract that he signed in 2019. Famously, the team signed him to a big contract instead of Jimmy Butler, who opted to sign with the Miami Heat at the time. Harris has experienced quite the rollercoaster ride while playing in Philly while the fans have grown tired of his shortcomings. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer's Keith Pompey, the two sides are expected to part ways after this postseason, and the front-runner to acquire his services happens to be the Detroit Pistons. His best scoring days may be behind him, but he could provide solid stats like Harrison Barnes when he first joined Sacramento. |
Source: Keith Pompey | RotoBaller.com |
Thu Apr 18 | 20:15 | Jimmy Butler Out Several Weeks | Jimmy Butler | SF | Bulls | Free Agent |
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (knee) was diagnosed with a sprained MCL. Butler amassed 19 points, five assists, and five steals in Wednesday's one-point loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. However, he injured his knee during the contest. As a result, Butler will be sidelined for at least a few weeks, which isn't an ideal scenario for the Heat if they manage to pull off the win over the Chicago Bulls on Friday. Nonetheless, Miami also won't have Terry Rozier (neck), meaning Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo could take over as the team's top scorers. There's also room for Duncan Robinson (back), Jaime Jaquez Jr., and Nikola Jovic to see a significant increase in DFS production. |
Source: ESPN | RotoBaller.com |
Thu Apr 18 | 09:12 | Jimmy Butler Feared To Have Suffered MCL Injury | Jimmy Butler | SF | Bulls | Free Agent |
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (knee) is feared to have suffered an MCL injury in Wednesday's 105-104 loss to Philadelphia in the play-in tournament. He was hurt near the end of the first quarter when Philadelphia's Kelly Oubre Jr. landed on Butler's right knee. The Heat star managed to complete the contest and logged a productive 40 minutes, but the injury could sideline Butler for an indefinite period. He's scheduled to have an MRI on the knee on Thursday. Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Caleb Martin should carry a bigger load if Butler is forced to come out of the lineup for Friday's contest against Chicago. Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo will be asked to do more on the offensive end. |
Source: ESPN | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Apr 17 | 22:10 | Jimmy Butler Has A Big Night On Wednesday | Jimmy Butler | SF | Bulls | Free Agent |
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler had 19 points in Wednesday's Play-In loss to the 76ers. The veteran played well in this one, especially on the defensive end, ending the night with five steals. Unfortunately, it wasn't enough, with Miami getting one more chance to advance into the playoffs. With that said, Butler took a hard fall in this one and was down on the court holding his right knee, so he'll likely appear on the injury report heading into Friday's matchup. However, barring a setback, he should be out there, although the ailment could limit his productivity. |
Source: ESPN | RotoBaller.com |
Sat Apr 13 | 22:00 | Al Horford Out Against Wizards On Sunday | Al Horford | C | Hawks | Free Agent |
Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford (rest) will not play in Sunday's season finale against the Washington Wizards. Along with Horford, the Celtics will be resting their five usual starters. Center Luke Kornet and forward Xavier Tillman Sr. could be very busy in the frontcourt, and they are worth considering for DFS contests on Sunday, especially going up against the Wizards, one the worst teams in the National Basketball Association. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Apr 12 | 18:08 | Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford Unavailable Friday | Al Horford | C | Hawks | Free Agent |
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Boston Celtics forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring) and forward/center Al Horford (toe) will step out of the lineup on Friday against Charlotte. After losing to New York 118-109 on Thursday, Boston gives all of its key guys rest on Friday, with Xavier Tillman Sr. and Luke Kornet direct beneficiaries from the frontcourt absentees. The stage is set for the two to perform well against a team that gives up the third-most points and the second-most rebounds in the league to opposing centers. |
Source: Jared Weiss | RotoBaller.com |
Thu Apr 11 | 13:05 | Al Horford Available Against Knicks | Al Horford | C | Hawks | Free Agent |
Boston Celtics center Al Horford (toe) is available to play in Thursday's game against the New York Knicks. The first-place Celtics tend to list Horford with a sprained left big toe on back-to-back sets, so look for the veteran big man to be unavailable for Friday's tilt against the dismal Charlotte Hornets. With Kristaps Porzingis' (hamstring) status remaining uncertain for Thursday's contest, Horford could be in for start at center in Boston's first unit and a considerable bump in DFS rostership if KP is inactive. In 19 games without Porzingis this season, Horford is logging 11.6 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 2.4 three-pointers, and 1.8 combined steals plus blocks per contest. With that said, the Knicks are giving up the second-fewest DraftKings points to opposing centers this year. |
Source: Stefan Bondy - New York Daily News | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Apr 10 | 20:22 | Al Horford Questionable Against The Knicks | Al Horford | C | Hawks | Free Agent |
Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford (toe) is questionable for Thursday's meeting with the Knicks. This injury has bothered him for at least a few weeks, and with the C's coasting to the postseason, he could get another night off to rest. With Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring) and Xavier Tillman Sr. (knee) also on the injury report, Luke Kornet may get more work than he can handle at the five. Of course, more minutes are never a bad thing concerning Kornet's DFS potential. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Apr 10 | 17:36 | James Harden Remains Out On Wednesday | James Harden | SG | Thunder | Free Agent |
Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (foot) will miss a second consecutive contest on Wednesday against Phoenix. The former MVP is dealing with right foot inflammation as the regular season is starting to draw to a close. Harden's absence allowed Russell Westbrook to shine with a triple-double against the Suns on Tuesday. However, he might also be out for the rematch after the Clippers listed him as questionable ahead of Wednesday's game. Bones Hyland should be next in line to take over the baton, with Xavier Moon possibly also getting meaningful minutes on Wednesday. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Apr 9 | 21:42 | James Harden Ruled Out Versus Phoenix | James Harden | SG | Thunder | Free Agent |
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Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Apr 9 | 19:59 | Bojan Bogdanovic Suiting Up Tuesday Versus Chicago | Bojan Bogdanovic | SF | NJ Nets | Free Agent |
New York Knicks forward Bojan Bogdanovic (wrist) will suit up Tuesday against the Chicago Bulls. He's been dealing with a right wrist sprain. When healthy this season, the sharpshooting 34-year-old averages 15.6 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in 26.6 minutes across 53 games. Bogdanovic is definitely a player who could be a solid option for hoops DFS this evening in the Windy City. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Apr 9 | 18:20 | Tobias Harris Returns For Philadelphia Tuesday | Tobias Harris | SF | Bucks | Free Agent |
Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris (knee) will return to the lineup on Tuesday against Detroit. He's back after being unavailable for three games with a knee contusion. Harris has looked sharp lately with multiple 20-point efforts and will have extra fantasy appeal on Tuesday due to Tyrese Maxey's (hip) absence. It's a favorable matchup for Harris, who's had no trouble putting up points against his former team this season, averaging 19.3 points with 54.5 percent shooting from downtown. |
Source: Keith Pompey | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Apr 9 | 15:17 | Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford Out Against Bucks | Al Horford | C | Hawks | Free Agent |
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Boston Celtics centers Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring) and Al Horford (toe) are both out for Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. The first-place Celtics will give their two top big men the night off on Tuesday, with their next opportunities to take the court arriving in Thursday's battle with the New York Knicks. Porzingis is simply having his right hamstring managed, and Horford is nursing a sprained left big toe. With that said, Luke Kornet has averaged 10.0 points, 9.8 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 2.4 blocks in 30.1 minutes over five games as a member of Boston's starting lineup this season and would figure to join the first unit at the five in this one. Kornet should be a chalky DFS value play despite a matchup with a Bucks club allowing the eighth-fewest DraftKings points to opposing centers. |
Source: Boston Celtics on X | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Apr 9 | 14:22 | No Shootaround For James Harden | James Harden | SG | Thunder | Free Agent |
Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (foot) did not warm up with the team during morning shootaround ahead of Tuesday's showdown with the Phoenix Suns. It places some doubt on Harden's status for the first leg of LA's back-to-back set with the Suns after he was dealing with a sore right foot leading into Sunday's narrow home win over the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers. If the 34-year-old All-Star ends up missing Tuesday's game, the Clippers' offense would center around Paul George with Kawhi Leonard (knee) already ruled out. Although Phoenix is allowing the sixth-fewest DraftKings points to opposing small forwards, PG-13 would be tough to fade in DFS while averaging 25.4 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.5 steals, and 3.6 three-pointers over his last 14 appearances. |
Source: Law Murray - The Athletic | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Apr 8 | 23:30 | Al Horford Questionable For Tuesday | Al Horford | C | Hawks | Free Agent |
Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford (toe) is questionable for Tuesday's matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks because of a left big toe sprain. Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring/rest) is also listed as questionable. However, the rest of the Celtics roster will be available on Tuesday. If both big men are unable to suit up, Luke Kornet, Oshae Brissett, and Xavier Tillman will likely see more minutes on the court. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Apr 8 | 21:38 | Stephen Curry Expected To Play On Tuesday | Stephen Curry | PG | Warriors | Free Agent |
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (rest) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. The veteran guard received a rest night on Sunday but appears to be refreshed and ready to go on Tuesday. Curry has been removed from the injury report which means he's expected to suit up. His return to the lineup will shift Chris Paul to the bench where he won't have as much streaming value. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Apr 8 | 20:25 | Tobias Harris Questionable Against Detroit | Tobias Harris | SF | Bucks | Free Agent |
Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris (knee) is questionable heading into Tuesday's game against the Pistons. The veteran has missed the Sixers' last three games because of a knee injury. But with a relatively easy matchup on the horizon, Harris could get another night off in preparation for the postseason. With Joel Embiid (knee) and Tyrese Maxey (hip) also on the injury report, Kelly Oubre Jr., Buddy Hield, and Paul Reed may find themselves as the top offensive options versus the 13-win Pistons. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |