Tyson Chandler is Out Against OKC

Phoenix Suns center Tyson Chandler (neck) has been ruled out of Friday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He has missed five straight games and seven of the last eight Suns contests. However, it does sounds like Chandler could return to the court against the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday. Alex Len will draw another start […]

Mike Fisher's Big Return

Nashville Predators center Mike Fisher makes his awaited mid-season debut Friday against the Vancouver Canucks. Fisher signed a one-year, $1 million contract with Nashville on Monday which allows him to play for the Predators in the postseason. Fisher had 18 goals and 24 assists in 72 games last season, but the lineup in Nashville has changed […]

Taj Gibson is Questionable for Friday

Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Taj Gibson (hip) is questionable for Friday's game against the Utah Jazz. He suffered the injury during Thursday's contest and he did not play in the fourth quarter. Gibson has not missed a game all season, but the 'Wolves are playing in back-to-back games. Gorgui Dieng picked up most of the minutes […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Has Another Monster Game

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns had another exceptional game on Thursday night against the Portland Trail Blazers. Towns had 34 points on 11-for-19 shooting, including going a ridiculous 11-for-12 from the charity stripe. He also chipped in with 17 rebounds, three blocks, two steals, two assists and one three-pointer. This marks the seventh straight double-double for […]

JaMychal Green is Questionable for Friday

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center JaMychal Green (illness) is questionable for Friday's game against the Denver Nuggets. Head coach J.B. Bickerstaff said Green is ill and that "a decision will be made later today on his availability." Green has been playing well lately, averaging 14.5 points, 11.0 rebounds and 1.0 treys over the last four games. Jarell […]

Jarrett Allen Continues Growth Towards Final Stretch

Brooklyn Nets center Jarrett Allen continued to play a pivotal role on the Nets growing squad by putting up a double-double in a very promising game for the young big man. Scoring 15 points with 13 rebounds and even adding in three blocks, Allen was a force all night. The only downside was his turnovers, […]

Austin Barnes Will Catch First Game Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers backup catcher Austin Barnes (elbow) will make his Cactus League debut on Monday behind the plate. Barnes has been on a reduced throwing program after he developed elbow problems on the eve of spring training. A clubhouse virus that made its way across the team earlier this week also delayed his first appearance. […]

Kyle Turris Is A Fantasy Bust

The Nashville Predators acquired center Kyle Turris from the Ottawa Senators in a landmark three-team trade involving Matt Duchene, and the early returns have been promising. However, Turris has since been struggling with only three goals and four assists, and in his previous 18 outings, he only has 13 even-strength points on the season. Turris' […]

Jason Castro Scratched With Migraines

The Minnesota Twins have scratched catcher Jason Castro after he developed migraines on Friday. Castro will be replaced in the lineup by Williams Austudillo. The Twins will likely play it safe with Castro, who spent a part of the season on the concussion list last year. Castro was sent home by the team in attempts […]

Islanders Need John Tavares To Get Going

With two goals and no assists in his last eight games, it's safe to say the New York Islanders need center John Tavares to find his spark. He still paces the team with 30 goals and 64 points on the season, but with the Islanders going 3-6-1 in their last 10 games, it's becoming clear […]

Ryan Hartman Producing in New Uniform

Nashville Predators winger Ryan Hartman (9 percent owned in Yahoo! leagues) now has two points, four shots, and two hits in two games since being traded from the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday. In his first game in a Preds' uniform in Winnipeg on Tuesday, Hartman lit the lamp with the game-winning goal and added an […]

Patrice Bergeron's Injury Opens Door for Riley Nash

Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron is expected to be out at least two weeks with a fractured foot, which has pushed left wing Riley Nash onto the top line in Boston. Centering David Pastrnak and Brad Marchand has already translated to four points in two games for Nash. His upside will be limited somewhat due […]

Larry Nance Continues His Solid Play

Cleveland Cavaliers power forward/center Larry Nance has done a tremendous job filling the void left by injured star Kevin Love, and Thursday was no different, as he finished with 13 points on 5-for-7 shooting from the field, seven rebounds and three blocks in the loss against the surging Philadelphia Sixers. Nance hasn't quite replaced Love's outside […]

Willie Cauley-Stein Posts Another Great Line

Sacramento Kings forward/center Willie Cauley-Stein played excellent in a 116-111 win over the Brooklyn Nets. WCS filled it up with 17 points to go along with seven rebounds, seven assists (tied a career high) and one block. Cauley-Stein has been performing as a top-15 center as of late and in his last four games, he […]

Skal Labissiere With a Solid Line

Sacramento Kings forward/center Skal Labissiere looked good in a 116-111 win over the Brooklyn Nets. Labissiere did a bit of everything by putting up 11 points, four rebounds and two assists while adding some numbers at the defensive end with two steals and one block. Labissiere was probable leading up to Thursday's matchup, so for him to […]

Joel Embiid Gets the Last Laugh Over LeBron

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid was playing chess both on and off the court on Thursday against the Cavs, putting up 17 points (7-for-18) in the winning effort against the Sixers East Coast rivals in Cleveland. Embiid was looking as impressive as ever in this one despite what the stat sheet said. He easily led […]

Tyler Seguin Tallies Two Goals, Adds Assist In Overtime Loss

Dallas Stars center Tyler Seguin’s hot streak continued on Thursday night, recording his 33rd and 34th goals of the season while also contributing a primary assist. In addition, Seguin pumped nine shots on goal and even threw the body around, registering four hits. The Stars top center has been showcasing his natural ability to find open […]

Blake Swihart Competing For Second Catcher Role

Boston Red Sox catcher Blake Swihart is trying to demonstrate that he is deserving of a roster spot, according to Jen McCaffrey of MassLive.com. In the five games he has played, Swihart is 6-for-15 with four doubles and a homer. Swihart is 27 years old and out of options, trying to make the 25-man roster […]

Hector Sanchez Sidelined For Two Weeks

San Francisco Giants catcher Hector Sanchez (hamstring) underwent an MRI on Thursday and will be sidelined two weeks with a hamstring injury. It was never a sure thing that Sanchez would make the Opening Day roster, as the club has Buster Posey with catcher Nick Hundley as the primary backup. Sanchez can be avoided in […]

Buster Posey Remains Out With Ankle Injury

San Francisco Giants catcher/first baseman Buster Posey (ankle) will be held out at least through next Tuesday. Manager Bruce Bochy said that Posey’s left ankle still “barks” when he hits and that he doesn’t want him catching until next Tuesday at the earliest. Posey has seen his power numbers decline in recent years, but still […]

Austin Hedges (C, SD) - 2018 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers & Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target ~220 CURRENT ADP: 266 ANALYSIS: Regarded as a top-shelf defensive catcher, Austin Hedges bucked his one-sided reputation in 2017 by hitting 18 homeruns, tied eighth-best for signal-callers. Unfortunately, the power did not translate into other fantasy-useful categories. Hedges finished outside the top-20 for backstops with a meager 36 runs, 55 RBI and […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (3/1/18): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Tonight is going to be a big night for DFS so let's get right into it. Every game is lined up to be a high-scoring, defense-less bonanza, so there is upside with nearly every player. When the Lakers and Trail Blazers are two of the best defenses playing, you know there will be more than […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (3/1/18): NBA DFS Lineups

It's Thursday and the league will feature a four game slate filled with some decent games. If you factor in the limited amount of options, there isn't much room for error. Due to the slow projected pace of the Minnesota/Portland game, I am omitting anyone from that matchup. In this article, I will be providing you with […]

Skal Labissiere Probable Against Brooklyn

Sacramento Kings forward/center Skal Labissiere (ankle) is probable to play against the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday. This is a new injury for him, but hopefully it's nothing too serious. He likely suffered it on Tuesday during his six-point dud versus the Blazers. At least this injury is not about his nagging shoulder issue. Labissiere should be […]

Jahlil Okafor Ruled Out Thursday

Brooklyn Nets center Jahlil Okafor (illness) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Sacramento Kings. This marks his fifth straight game on the sidelines, but he's not part of the Kings rotation when healthy. The Nets have been using Dante Cunningham more at the center spot. Okafor was hopeful for a fresh start […]

LaMarcus Aldridge Likely Having MRI

San Antonio Spurs forward/center LaMarcus Aldridge (ankle) could have an MRI on his right ankle Thursday. He left Wednesday's contest against the Pelicans early and did not return. He was quickly ruled out for the rest of the game and the Spurs are one of the most cautious teams in the NBA. Pau Gasol (knee) […]

Nikola Vucevic Has Average Game

Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic scored 14 points in a loss to Toronto on Wednesday. Vucevic has yet to reach the output before he was injured, but the one thing he has been is consistent. In the four games since returning from injury, he has scored 19, 15, 15 and 14 points. He has attempted […]

Joffrey Lauvergne Scores 14 Points in 19 Minutes

San Antonio Spurs center Joffrey Lauvergne earned 19 minutes off the bench in Wednesday's loss to New Orleans with Pau Gasol (knee) missing and LaMarcus Aldridge (ankle) exiting after the opening half. He ended up with a negative-13 rating, which was among the team's worst, but had a productive outing with 14 points on 6-for-9 […]

Dwight Powell (PF/C, DAL) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 38% Yahoo! ANALYSIS: Dwight Powell is enjoying something of a breakout late in his fourth NBA season. The 26-year-old averaged 13.4 points (59.2 percent shooting) and 8.4 rebounds in February. He capped off the month with a monster showing against the Thunder on Wednesday in which he […]

Anthony Davis Posts Double-Double Versus Spurs

New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Anthony Davis picked up his seventh straight double-double in Wednesday's 121-116 win over San Antonio, recording 26 points on 9-for-19 shooting and 15 rebounds. He was perfect from the line with eight attempts and also had a couple of steals. The Brow put in some serious work in February, as he […]