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Kyrie Irving Upgraded To Available Against Nuggets
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (foot) is now available for the team's Friday night game against the Denver Nuggets. The superstar combo guard was originally questionable due to a left-foot sprain, but it looks like it's on the mend and he's expected to play. With Irving back, Josh Green would likely move back to the […]
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Daniel Gafford Available On Friday Against Heat
Washington Wizards center Daniel Gafford was forced to miss the last two games due to a left ankle sprain, but he's now listed as available for the team's first in-season tournament game against the Miami Heat. The Wizards have missed an inside presence on both sides of the floor as they've been blown out a […]
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Jaylin Williams Upgraded To Available On Friday
Oklahoma City Thunder center/forward Jaylin Williams is now officially available for the team's first in-season tournament game against the Golden State Warriors. The young big man is making his season debut after having to sit out the team's first five games due to a hamstring issue. He'll likely take away some minutes from Ousmane Dieng […]
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Ayo Dosunmu Downgraded To Doubtful On Friday
Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (illness) popped up on the injury report on Friday with an illness and was originally listed as questionable. Since then, he's been downgraded to doubtful and will likely have to remain on the sidelines for their game against the Brooklyn Nets. Jevon Carter and Alex Caruso are likely to see […]
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Kyler Murray Tagged As Questionable Against Browns
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (knee) was briefly removed from the injury report this week but has popped back up as questionable against the Cleveland Browns in Week 9. The 26-year-old has yet to play a game since tearing his ACL late last season and it seems more likely that he'll sit out one more […]
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Emari Demercado Will Be Sidelined In Week 9
Arizona Cardinals running back Emari Demercado (toe) has officially been listed as out for the team's Week 9 contest against the Cleveland Browns. The Cardinals signed Tony Jones Jr. to the active roster this week for this exact reason since James Conner (knee) remains out until at least next week. The backfield should be split […]
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DeVante Parker Ruled Out Against Commanders
New England Patriots wide receiver DeVante Parker (concussion) will not suit up against the Washington Commanders in Week 9 as he continues to deal with a concussion and hasn't made it through concussion protocols just yet. This will be Parker's first missed game since Week 1, and it comes at a time when the Patriots […]
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Taysom Hill Good To Go Against Bears
New Orleans Saints quarterback/tight end Taysom Hill (hip) was a full participant at practice on Friday and has been removed from the injury report. The do-it-all specialist will be available again for the Saints as they take on one of the softest defenses in terms of fantasy points allowed to both opposing tight ends and […]
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Justin Fields Receives A Doubtful Tag Against Saints
Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (thumb) doesn't seem to be on track to play in Week 9 against the New Orleans Saints as he was officially tagged as doubtful on Friday. He did, however, participate in practice on Friday in a limited fashion, so he's making some progress toward a return. This would be the […]
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Vikings Have Designated Jalen Nailor For Return
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jalen Nailor (hamstring) has been on Injured Reserve since the team's Week 2 matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles and he has now been designated for return ahead of their Week 9 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. Since Justin Jefferson (hamstring) remains sidelined, the team could use all the help they can […]
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The Dolphins Defense A Mid-Level Option Against Chiefs
The Miami Dolphins defense/special teams is a mid-range option in Week 9 despite posting solid fantasy outings in their last two games. Last week, they were able to put up eight fantasy points as they collected one interception and three sacks while holding the New England Patriots to 17 points. The week before, they played […]
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Jaylen Waddle Remains A WR2 In Week 9
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle posted his best performance of the season last week as he posted season-highs in targets and yards while tying a season-high in receptions. While the Chiefs have a solid defense, they give up the fourth-most PPR points per target since Week 5, and if L'jarius Sneed shadows Tyreek Hill, […]
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Tyreek Hill Ready To Roast His Former Team
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill was asked about facing his former team in Week 9 and he said, "They going to get this work wherever..." The WR1 in fantasy is ready to prove that trading him away was the wrong decision and he should remain in all fantasy lineups yet again this week. Hill […]
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Raheem Mostert In Line To Return To RB1 In Week 9
Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert (ankle) has been removed from the injury report and he's good to go in an overseas matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 9. The veteran back is looking to get back on track after two tough matchups in the past two weeks. The good news is that […]
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Tua Tagovailoa Remains A QB1 Against Chiefs
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa took on a Patriots defense that contained him to a disappointing fantasy performance the first time around. This time, he was able to finish as the QB9 as he led the team to yet another win. Now, he'll take on a solid Kansas City Chiefs defense in a neutral site […]
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Maxi Kleber Is Uncertain For Friday Night
Dallas Mavericks forward Maxi Kleber (toe) is questionable for Friday night's game against the Denver Nuggets as he's dealing with a right small toe dislocation. Toe and foot injuries can be difficult to judge sometimes because they can flare up with all of the cuts, running, and jumping in basketball. It seems like the team […]
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Caleb Martin Won't Suit Up Against Wizards
Miami Heat forward Caleb Martin (knee) will miss his fifth game of the season already as he's ruled out of the team's game against the Washington Wizards on Friday. He's been dealing with this left knee tendinosis since the preseason and it's only allowed him to play the opening game of the season so far. […]
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Jimmy Butler Expected To Play Against Wizards
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (knee) is listed as probable to face the Washington Wizards on Friday night. This is the team's first game of group play for the NBA's new in-season tournament. So far, it seems like the games will be treated as another regular season game, but the knockout stages could become more […]
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Bam Adebayo Is Available To Play On Friday
Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo is still dealing with a left hip contusion but he's officially listed as available for the team's contest against the Washington Wizards. This is the first game of the in-season tournament for everyone across the league, so it remains to be seen if teams will always make sure their best […]
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Jaylin Williams Has A Chance To Make His Season Debut
Oklahoma City Thunder center Jaylin Williams (hamstring) has yet to appear in a regular season game due to a right hamstring strain. The second-year big man is officially listed as questionable for the Friday game against the Golden State Warriors. He averaged 5.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.6 assists across 18.7 minutes per game last […]
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RJ Barrett Listed As Questionable Against Bucks
New York Knicks guard RJ Barrett (knee) was unable to play in the team's last contest on Wednesday and he's now listed as questionable for their Friday night game against the Milwaukee Bucks. In the game that Barrett missed, Josh Hart took over in the starting lineup, but they weren't able to grab a win […]
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Jalen Smith Tagged As Questionable On Friday
Indiana Pacers center/forward Jalen Smith (knee) received another questionable tag heading into the team's game on Friday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 23-year-old has been a solid deep-league option as he's been a good source of points, rebounds, and efficiency so far. If he can't suit up, however, Isaiah Jackson should get some more […]
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Week 2: Dynasty Risers And Fallers For Fantasy Basketball
What's up, Rotoballers! We are officially into the second week of the NBA season and Halloween gets replaced by the anticipation of huge turkey dinners. In the meantime, there's plenty of basketball to be played! As Fantasy Basketball's popularity continues to grow, so do dynasty formats. Dynasty leagues in both fantasy baseball and football have […]
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Luke Masterson Leaves With A Concussion On Monday
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Luke Masterson (concussion) was forced to exit Monday night's game against the Detroit Lions due to a concussion. He left in the second quarter and was taken into the tent to go through some concussion protocols and he didn't make it through them to get back on the field. For the […]
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Rui Hachimura Downgraded To Doubtful On Monday
Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (eye) is suffering from a left eye contusion and has been downgraded to doubtful for the team's contest against the Orlando Magic on Monday night. This shouldn't affect the Lakers' rotation all that much since Hachimura hasn't played more than 17 minutes in any of the team's first three […]
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Kyrie Irving Won't Suit Up On Monday
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (foot) woke up with soreness in his left foot after their contest against Brooklyn, which is how he popped up on the injury report in the first place. Now head coach Jason Kidd says that Irving won't play altogether on Monday night. Against the Memphis Grizzlies, Luka Doncic will probably […]
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Zach LaVine Officially Available On Monday
Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine was briefly listed on the injury report for the team's game against the Indiana Pacers on Monday. He's now officially listed as available and off of the injury report. The 28-year-old is fresh off of a 51-point game which is the first 50-point performance in the NBA this season. Unfortunately, […]
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Bam Adebayo Downgraded To Out On Monday
Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (hip) will not suit up on Monday against the Milwaukee Bucks. This is just the first game that the hip contusion has forced him to miss, so the team may just be playing it safe. With a matchup against a big frontcourt, Thomas Bryant and Orlando Robinson should see plenty […]
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Jaden McDaniels Will Make His Season Debut On Monday
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (calf) will play his first game of the season on Monday. Chris Hine of the Star Tribune says that head coach Chris Finch was the first to say that McDaniels is in the lineup. The 23-year-old is a big part of the team's defense while he also contributed 12.1 points […]
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Precious Achiuwa Ruled Out On Monday
Toronto Raptors forward Precious Achiuwa (groin) will miss at least one game due to a left groin strain. According to Josh Lewenberg of TSN Sports, Achiuwa has been ruled out of Monday's contest against the Portland Trail Blazers. While he's on the sidelines, Pascal Siakam and Jakob Poeltl will likely see more minutes from the […]
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