Joel Embiid Dominates Against Pistons

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid made easy work of the Pistons on Tuesday night, scoring a game-high 37 points on 12-for-22 shooting in a 120-102 win. He was 4-for-9 with the three-ball and finished 9-for-10 at the free-throw line while collecting 11 rebounds, eight assists, three steals, and two blocks across 36 minutes. Embiid was […]

Nikola Jokic Fills Up Stat Sheet Versus Jazz

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic shook off hip inflammation to fill up the stat sheet against the Jazz in Tuesday's 111-95 win. He had a 28-point, 13-rebound double-double with seven assists, three steals, and a block. The former MVP hit both of his attempts from deep and finished with 12-for-20 overall shooting. On the downside, […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Avoids Achilles Injury

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo has avoided a serious Achilles injury, sources have told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. The Bucks star strained his calf in Tuesday's clash against Boston, specifically his left soleus, which is a muscle in the back part of the calf. Luckily, tests have revealed that the former MVP avoided damage to his […]

NBA DFS Prop Picks for PrizePicks: Wednesday, April 10

The 2023-2024 NBA season is here, and our friends over at PrizePicks still have a TON of great props we can look to take advantage of. PrizePicks is a great DFS props site where you can choose to select plays in terms of fantasy points or single stats. The goal is to build a 2-player, […]

Shea Langeliers Belts Three Homers Tuesday

Oakland Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers put his team's offense on his shoulders in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Rangers. Langeliers went 3-for-4 with two solo home runs, a two-run HR, and a strikeout. The strong performance raised the 26-year-old's season slash line to .250/.306/.625 with four HR and seven RBI over 36 plate appearances. Fantasy […]

J.T. Realmuto Leaves Game With Neck/Throat Injury

Philadelphia Phillies All-Star catcher J.T. Realmuto (neck, throat) was forced to leave Tuesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals early in the seventh inning after taking a bouncing pitch in the dirt from right-hander Zack Wheeler to the neck/throat area. Realmuto was in a lot of pain after the ball went under his mask. He […]

Anthony Davis Won't Play On Tuesday

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (eye, illness) won't play in Tuesday's game against Golden State. AD logged only 12 minutes in Sunday's meeting with the Minnesota Timberwolves before suffering an eye injury. He was listed as questionable heading into this one, so it appeared he at least had a shot to get on the […]

Andre Drummond Hurt On Tuesday

Chicago Bulls center Andre Drummond (ankle) exited Tuesday's meeting with the New York Knicks. Drummond tried to throw down an alley-oop from Torrey Craig. However, he missed it and eventually rolled his ankle. The team hasn't released an official injury update. But Drummond needed a wheelchair to get to the locker room, so his evening […]

Joel Embiid Ready To Rock Tuesday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) will play against Detroit on Tuesday. The team has upgraded him from questionable to available. This will be Embiid's fourth appearance since he returned from a left knee injury. The reigning MVP has filled it up with 27.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.0 blocks, and 1.3 steals since […]

Francisco Alvarez Remains Out On Tuesday

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez remains out of the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Braves. When asked about the situation, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Alvarez is beat up right now. It sounds like the young backstop is dealing with normal bumps and bruises that happen when you're a full-time […]

Bam Adebayo Upgraded To Available Tuesday

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (hand) has been upgraded from probable to available for Tuesday's matchup against Atlanta. The Heat star is good to go despite landing on the injury report with a sprained hand. This is a wonderful matchup for Adebayo against a defensively fragile team that regularly has trouble against opposing big men. […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Good To Go On Tuesday

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (hamstring) will play against Boston on Tuesday. The former MVP will be tasked with helping the team end a four-game skid. Antetokounmpo hasn't had a great time against the Celtics this season, settling for only 22.5 points across two games. However, with Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring) and Al Horford (toe) absent […]

Willson Contreras Back In Cardinals Lineup

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras (hand) is back in the team's starting lineup on Tuesday, serving as the designated hitter and batting third in the order against right-hander Zack Wheeler and the Philadelphia Phillies. Contreras is still dealing with soreness in his left hand and will make his first start since being hit by […]

Nick Bjugstad's Season In Jeopardy

Arizona Coyotes forward Nick Bjugstad (undisclosed) may not return again this season, as he has returned to Arizona from the team's current road trip. He is expected to be sidelined longer than day to day, and head coach Andre Tourigny said, "It's a little bit longer than that." Rushing the veteran back to action makes […]

Connor McDavid Listed As Day-To-Day, Questionable For Wednesday

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid is listed as day to day with a lower-body injury and is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Vegas Golden Knights. The superstar suffered the injury late in a win 4-2 win over the Calgary Flames on Saturday and did not take a shift in the final five minutes of […]

Tim Stutzle To Miss Second Straight Game Tuesday

Ottawa Senators center Tim Stutzle (undisclosed) will miss his second straight game on Tuesday when the team pays a visit to Florida to take on the Panthers. The German pivot was injured when he was hit by Panthers defenseman Niko Mikkola in a loss on Thursday and was slow getting to his feet. Stutzle leads […]

Christian Dvorak Returning On Tuesday

Montreal Canadiens center Christian Dvorak (pectoral) will make his long-awaited return to the lineup on Tuesday when the team takes on the visiting Philadelphia Flyers. The pivot hasn't appeared since Dec. 30 due to a torn pectoral muscle. "I thought there was potential [for a return] but I wouldn't say for sure," Dvorak told the […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (4/9/24)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Tonight we've got an 11-game slate highlighted by the TNT doubleheader of Celtics at Bucks and Warriors at Lakers. These articles focus on the overall best plays, which are typically more suited for cash games. However, some exceptions may apply, depending on the size of the slate. The key to being successful […]

Jack Hughes Won't Suit Up Tuesday

New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes (upper body) won't be in the lineup Tuesday when the team takes on the hosting Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday. The young pivot is dealing with an upper-body injury, and it's unclear if he will miss additional time moving forward. "We'll see how long he's out," interim head coach […]

Danny Jansen Tracking Toward Late-April Return

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen (wrist) is swinging a bat and hasn't had any setbacks in his recovery, but it sounds as though he's tracking toward a late-April return. Jansen was forced to open the 2024 regular season on the shelf after suffering a small fracture in his right wrist in spring training. Before […]

Yasmani Grandal, Endy Rodriguez Making Progress

Pittsburgh Pirates catchers Yasmani Grandal (foot) and Endy Rodriguez (elbow) are making progress from their respective injuries, while catcher Jason Delay (knee) has been shut down from all baseball activities. Grandal is going to do some baserunning in the coming days and has been participating in simulated games. Rodriguez should start a swinging progression from […]

J.T. Miller Reaches 100 Points With Three-Assist Effort

Vancouver Canucks forward J.T. Miller became the seventh player in franchise history to post a 100-point campaign when he finished Monday's 4-3 win over Vegas with three assists. A couple of Jack Eichel goals put the Canucks in an early two-goal hole, but Miller's elite playmaking helped Vancouver to grab the victory in the end. […]

Jack Eichel Totals Three Points Versus Canucks

Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel continued his good start to the month with a three-point effort in Monday's 4-3 loss to Vancouver. He scored a couple of early goals and collected an assist, with two points coming on the power play. Eichel has scored in all three April outings, averaging two points per game […]

Auston Matthews Collects Two Points In Win Over Penguins

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews tallied a goal and an assist against the Penguins in Monday's 3-2 overtime win. He scored a power-play goal early in the third period and helped to set up Jake McCabe's game-winning goal 1:30 into the extra frame. Matthews found the back of the net for the 65th time […]

John Collins Remains Out On Tuesday

Utah Jazz forward/center John Collins (back) will skip a fifth consecutive game on Tuesday versus Denver. He's battling back spasms and will get his next chance to return on Thursday against Houston. Utah is also currently without the services of Walker Kessler (nose), which has given Omer Yurtseven an opportunity to make back-to-back starts. Meanwhile, […]

Jaren Jackson Jr. Out For Third Straight Game

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr. (quadriceps) has been ruled out for a third consecutive game as the team gears up to meet San Antonio on Tuesday. The reigning Defensive Player of the Year is nursing a right quadriceps injury. Santi Aldama (foot) is also on the shelf, resulting in big minutes to the likes […]

Al Horford Questionable For Tuesday

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, […]

Kristaps Porzingis On The Injury Report Once Again

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring) is questionable for Tuesday's clash with Milwaukee. The Celtics are the top team in the Eastern Conference standings by a mile, so there's a good chance Porzingis won't be on the floor. With Al Horford (toe) questionable, Luke Kornet and Xavier Tillman Sr. could be in line for more […]

Dereck Lively II Out Tuesday Versus Hornets

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's contest with the Charlotte Hornets. The rookie center could miss the remainder of the regular season due to a right knee sprain. At 20 years old, Lively has had a solid rookie campaign, averaging 8.8 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks in […]

Anthony Davis Questionable For Tuesday

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (eye) is considered questionable for Tuesday's contest versus the Golden State Warriors. The superstar only played 12 minutes in Sunday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves because he suffered a left eye injury and could not return. Earlier reports sounded encouraging about his ability to suit up, but fantasy managers […]