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Jonas Valanciunas Remains Questionable
Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas (concussion) has a chance to play on Sunday against Portland. The veteran remains in concussion protocol, and as a result, he has missed the team's previous three games. With Jaren Jackson Jr. (injury management) out, the Grizzlies could be shorthanded underneath the basket, a void that may be filled by […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoMichael Carter-Williams Out Again On Sunday
Orlando Magic guard Michael Carter-Williams (ankle) is out once again on Sunday against Indiana. The veteran has missed his previous four contests while tending to a sprained left ankle. In his stead, Cole Anthony should continue to be a popular option in all formats, with R.J. Hampton also seeing an increase in his fantasy stock.
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoWendell Carter Jr. Questionable Against Indiana
Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (ankle) may play on Sunday against Indiana. The big man has been dealing with soreness in his right ankle, and as a result, he wasn't in the lineup against New Orleans on Thursday night. If he can't go once again, look for Mo Bamba to get some more minutes […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoTrae Young Out As Expected On Sunday
Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (ankle) won't play against the Bucks. The 22-year-old sprained his left ankle on Wednesday night against the Knicks and is expected to miss at least a few weeks. Without him, expect the likes of Bogdan Bogdanovic, Kevin Huerter, and Brandon Goodwin to potentially see an increase in chances on the […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoClint Capela Questionable On Sunday
Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (back) is questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against Milwaukee. The 26-year-old didn't play on Friday against Miami after suffering a bruise on his back. However, he could be in line to play in a favorable matchup against the Bucks. If he can't go, look for Onyeka Okongwu to start once […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoJames Harden Out Against The Suns
Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden (hamstring) is out on Sunday against Phoenix, as expected. Although the former MVP was close to nearing a return from a right hamstring strain, he suffered a setback that will keep him out of the lineup longer. Expect Kyrie Irving to gain an increase in usage while running things at […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoKevin Durant Likely To Return Against Phoenix
Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (thigh) is probable ahead of Sunday's matchup against Phoenix. The former MVP suffered a left thigh contusion against Miami less than a week ago and subsequently missed the next three contests against New Orleans, Toronto, and Boston. With Durant consistently dealing with injuries throughout the season, head coach Steve Nash […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoCameron Johnson Available On Sunday
Phoenix Suns guard Cameron Johnson (face) will be available for Sunday's matchup against Brooklyn. The 23-year-old fractured his nose during practice about a week ago but hasn't missed any time as of yet. With Jae Crowder (ankle) and Dario Saric (ankle) both out, Johnson will likely continue to roll with the starting unit. However, his […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoMalik Monk Remains Out Against Celtics
Charlotte Hornets guard Malik Monk (ankle) will remain out ahead of Sunday's matchup against Boston. Although the 23-year-old may be back in the mix soon, he will miss another one as he continues to work his way back from a sprained right ankle suffered a few weeks ago. With LaMelo Ball (wrist) and Gordon Hayward […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoRobert Williams III Out Again On Sunday
Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (knee) is listed as out for Sunday's matchup against the Hornets. The big man has been dealing with left knee soreness, an ailment that has kept him out of the lineup over the last five games. Although reports suggest Williams is close to returning, it appears as if Tristan […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoBrandon Crawford Out Of The Lineup On Saturday
San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (quadriceps) is not in the lineup on Saturday night against the visiting Marlins. The 34-year-old is dealing with tightness in his right quad and comes just days after he experienced rib tightness. The veteran is batting just .185 this season, so it wouldn't be a surprise if he misses […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoBryse Wilson On The Hill On Sunday
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Bryse Wilson will begin the first game of Sunday's doubleheader. Inclement weather caused Saturday's contest against Arizona to be postponed, forcing two games to now be played to close out the weekend. Drew Smyly, who was supposed to pitch on Saturday, will take the hill in the second game on the […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoZac Gallen Starting On Sunday
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen will start the second game of Sunday's doubleheader against the Braves. With Saturday's contest postponed due to inclement weather, both clubs will play twice, with Madison Bumgarner starting the first game on the schedule. The 25-year-old has produced a 3.72 ERA this season but has a good chance to […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoMadison Bumgarner Starting On Sunday
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner will start the first game of Sunday's doubleheader against the Braves. With Saturday's matchup postponed due to inclement weather, both squads will square off twice to close out the weekend. The veteran has played well against Atlanta throughout his career, sporting a 2.73 ERA to go along with seven […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoEvan Longoria Classified As Day-To-Day
San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria (hamstring) is considered day-to-day. The veteran left Thursday's contest against Miami due to hamstring tightness, and according to manager Gabe Kapler, there is a chance that the 35-year-old may be available at some point off the bench, depending on how he is feeling. However, fantasy managers should keep […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoJosh Lindblom To Miss Some Time
Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Josh Lindblom (knee) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. This isn't good news for the team as they also announced that veteran lefty Brett Anderson (hamstring) would be joining him. The 33-year-old was having a rough go during the 2021 campaign, sporting a miserable 10.97 ERA. After a rocky […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoBrett Anderson Placed On Injured List
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brett Anderson (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list. The veteran exited Friday's outing against the Cubs after facing just one batter, and a subsequent MRI revealed a strained right hamstring to be the culprit. Anderson was enjoying an efficient season, sporting a 2.65 ERA and a record of two […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoFanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (4/24/21): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice
With the postseason right around the corner, things are getting interesting around the league. With teams looking to increase positioning come draft time, it won’t be unusual to see guys scratched at the last minute, in addition to some unknown players getting some time on the floor. As a result, it is more important than […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoSam Huff To Miss A Few Months
Texas Rangers catcher Sam Huff (knee) is expected to be out at least eight weeks. The prospect will be on the shelf to have surgery to remove a loose body, an injury he sustained after hurting his right knee while rehabbing from a hamstring strain. While the 23-year-old may be back behind the dish at […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoBrett Anderson Leaves Friday’s Matchup Against Cubs
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brett Anderson (hamstring) departed Friday's matchup against Chicago. After facing only one batter, the lefty was yanked due to what was initially classified as knee discomfort. However, he will have an MRI performed on his right hamstring, an ailment that could keep him on the shelf for quite some time moving […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoBrad Miller Held Out On Friday Evening
Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Brad Miller (neck) wasn't in the lineup against the Rockies. The 31-year-old is considered day-to-day while dealing with neck stiffness and was replaced by Nick Maton on Friday night. Miller has been on a roll during his sporadic appearances this year, batting .368 and racking up seven hits, three RBI, and […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoEvan Longoria Won’t Play Against Miami
San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria (hamstring) will not play against the visiting Marlins. The veteran was removed from Thursday's contest against Miami, and although it wasn't abundantly clear what the reason was at the time, the 35-year-old was scratched due to left hamstring tightness. Longoria should be considered day-to-day, although it wouldn't be […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoRonald Guzman Officially Done For The Season
Texas Rangers first baseman Ronald Guzman (knee) will miss the remainder of the season. The 26-year-old suffered a meniscus tear in his right knee back on April 12 against Tampa Bay, initially landing him on the 10-day injured list. However, with surgery now the most logical option, he may have played his last game with […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoMike Trout Not In The Lineup On Friday Night
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (elbow) will not play on Friday against Houston. The former MVP was nailed by a Cristian Javier slider on Thursday night and was removed from the game prematurely as a result. Luckily, Trout stated that the pitch made contact mostly on his protective elbow pad, so fantasy managers can […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoZach McKinstry Headed To 10-Day IL
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Zach McKinstry (back) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. The 25-year-old was scratched from Thursday night's game against the Padres due to back tightness and was subsequently replaced by Luke Raley out in right field. McKinstry is in the midst of an efficient 2021 campaign, so fantasy managers will […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoEvan Longoria Leaves Thursday’s Game Against Miami
San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria exited Thursday's matchup against the Miami Marlins. After getting the day off to rest on Wednesday, the 35-year-old made a premature departure, although the reason is unknown as of right now. Longoria has been dealing with plantar fasciitis since the beginning of the season, so it wouldn't be […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoZach McKinstry Not In The Lineup Against Padres
Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman/outfielder Zach McKinstry (back) was held out of Thursday's matchup against San Diego. McKinstry was a late scratch after reportedly dealing with stiffness in his lower back and was subsequently replaced by Luke Raley out in right field. The 25-year-old has been putting up respectable numbers during the 2021 campaign, compiling […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoMike Trout Exits Early Against Houston
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (elbow) left Thursday's contest against the Astros. A Cristian Javier slider hit the 29-year-old, and though it didn't look good initially, Trout was observed informing Alex Bregman that the pitch had mostly made contact on his protective elbow pad. While it appears that the former MVP was removed for […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoP.J. Washington Questionable Against Portland
Charlotte Hornets forward/center P.J. Washington (ankle) is questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against Portland. The 22-year-old has been dealing with a right ankle sprain that has cost him his previous three contests. With Cody Zeller getting a DNP on Friday night, Jalen McDaniels and Vernon Carey Jr. could be in store for additional run against […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoFred VanVleet Sitting Against Oklahoma City
Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet (hip) won't play against Oklahoma City. The 27-year-old will get to sit this one out as he works his way back to full strength from a hip flexor strain that cost him seven games. With Kyle Lowry (rest) also out on Sunday, look for Gary Trent Jr. and Malachi Flynn […]
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