NBA Heat Check: Surging Players in Week 8 rotoballer.com Thu 12/7/17 9:06 AM
This article references Alec Burks, Austin Rivers, Blake Griffin, Darren Collison, Donovan Mitchell, Dwyane Wade, Gary Harris, khris middleton, Kris Dunn, Rudy Gobert, Wesley Matthews and more! Heat check! It happens all the time—a player in rhythm pulls up from three feet behind the arc and lets it fly. Swish. Then you’re left wondering whether you should ride the hot hand in your lineup or bench him after a supposedly unrepeatable performance.
Here’s an analysis to help you decide. We’ll look at some surging players and try to make an educated guess on whether their recent level of play is sustainable or not. Then we’ll suggest some trades that we think offer realistic f[...]Keep on reading: NBA Heat Check: Surging Players in Week 8
Rudy Gobert Will Play on Tuesday rotoballer.com Tue 12/5/17 5:06 PM
This article references Rudy Gobert and more! Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (knee) returned from an 11-game absence on Monday against the Washington [...]Keep on reading: Rudy Gobert Will Play on Tuesday
Rudy Gobert Plays 21 Minutes in Return to Action rotoballer.com Tue 12/5/17 2:06 AM
This article references Rudy Gobert and more! Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert returned to the court after missing the past 11 games with a knee injury. Gobert was excellent in his return to the floor, filling up the stat sheet with four points, 10 rebounds, and two blocks. The 25 year old was efficient from the field, converting 2-of-4 field goal attempts on Monday night. He was playing under a minutes restriction and with help from the Jazz's massive lead only hit the floor for 21 minutes. The team play again tomorrow and there's a chance Gob[...]Keep on reading: Rudy Gobert Plays 21 Minutes in Return to Action
Rudy Gobert Available For The Jazz Tonight rotoballer.com Mon 12/4/17 2:06 PM
This article references Rudy Gobert and more! Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (knee) will make his return Monday against the [...]Keep on reading: Rudy Gobert Available For The Jazz Tonight
Fantasy Basketball Week 5 Waiver Wire rotoballer.com Mon 11/13/17 10:06 AM
This article references Austin Rivers, Bobby Portis, Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, Cory Joseph, D'Angelo Russell, Danilo Gallinari, Danny Green, Darren Collison, Dennis Smith Jr., Derrick Favors, E'Twaun Moore, Ekpe Udoh, Frank Ntilikina, Isaiah Whitehead, J.R. Smith, James Harden, JaMychal Green, Jerian Grant, Justin Holiday, Kawhi Leonard, Kevin Love, Kristaps Porzingis, Kyle Anderson, Kyrie Irving, LaMarcus Aldridge, Lauri Markkanen, LeBron James, Lou Williams, Marcus Morris, Marquese Chriss, Nikola Jokic, Pau Gasol, Paul George, Rajon Rondo, Rudy Gobert, Russell Westbrook, Spencer Dinwiddie, Thabo Sefolosha, Tony Parker, Zach LaVine, Zach Randolph and more! The injury bug has been spreading throughout the NBA, where key stars will be looking at extended time in the sidelines. The latest key fantasy stars to drop include Rudy Gobert and D'Angelo Russell.
Unfortunately, injuries do happen often than not and it’s only the nature of the game where we as fantasy players, have to be prepared. This could be an opportunity to engage in trade offers, or pick up players from the waiver wire who has short-term value.
Now let's look back on week 4 and [...]Keep on reading: Fantasy Basketball Week 5 Waiver Wire
Rudy Gobert Out For 4-6 Weeks With Knee Injury rotoballer.com Sun 11/12/17 5:06 PM
This article references Rudy Gobert and more! Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (knee) suffered a bone bruise in his right knee in a loss against the Heat Friday when guard Dion [...]Keep on reading: Rudy Gobert Out For 4-6 Weeks With Knee Injury
Rudy Gobert Questionable Saturday rotoballer.com Sat 11/11/17 3:06 PM
This article references Rudy Gobert and more! Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (knee) is questionable for Saturday night's game against the visiting Nets. The shot blocking expert was injured after colliding with Miami Heat shooting guard Dion [...]Keep on reading: Rudy Gobert Questionable Saturday
Rudy Gobert Blocks Six In Blowout Win rotoballer.com Tue 10/31/17 7:06 AM
This article references Rudy Gobert and more! Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert swatted six shots against the the Mavericks to go along with 17 points, 12 rebounds, six assists, and two steals. It was a block party for sure, as he took advantage of a center-less Mavericks team that challenged him in the paint all night. Gobert also hit 9-of-12 freebies, improving his free-throw percentage to 72 percent. The "Stifle Tower" is now up to 20 blocks on the year and is averaging 2.9 swats per game.Keep on reading: Rudy Gobert Blocks Six In Blowout Win
Rudy Gobert Looks To Stay Efficient rotoballer.com Sat 10/28/17 6:06 PM
This article references Rudy Gobert and more! Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert will have a favorable matchup against the Lakers. Gobert has played well this season, averaging a double-double by way of 14 points and 11 rebounds per contest. He has also picked up right where he left off from last season in terms of defensive efficiency, averaging two blocks per game. Los Angeles has faired relatively well against big men this season but the team still has room for improvement. As a result, Gobert can be an effective fantasy option on Saturday nig[...]Keep on reading: Rudy Gobert Looks To Stay Efficient
Fantasy Basketball Hype Train: Florida Man Shoots, Blocks, and Steals rotoballer.com Mon 10/9/17 9:06 AM
This article references Aaron Gordon, DeMarcus Cousins, Dion Waiters, Elfrid Payton, Evan Fournier, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Goran Dragic, James Johnson, Jonathan Isaac, Jonathon Simmons, Josh Richardson, Justise Winslow, Kevin Durant, khris middleton, Marreese Speights, Rodney Mcgruder, Rudy Gobert, Terrence Ross, Tyler Johnson, Wayne Ellington and more! CHOO CHOO! This is a new season-long fantasy basketball feature where I can just have fun and write about the players me, you, and everyone else already wants to talk about. Are you ready for a ride on the fantasy basketball hype train?
There's something about a "1/1/1" guy -- a player who can post at least 1 three, 1 steal, and 1 block per game -- that really sends hearts racing in the fantasy basketball community. Sure, it's no better than having 0/0.6/2.6 guy like Rudy Gobert. But for so[...]Keep on reading: Fantasy Basketball Hype Train: Florida Man Shoots, Blocks, and Steals