Victor Wembanyama Questionable For Tuesday

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (shoulder) is listed as questionable ahead of Tuesday's game against the Houston Rockets. The rookie big man has been fantastic lately but could miss this game due to left shoulder soreness. It wouldn't be shocking to see the Spurs take the cautious approach and hold out their prized big […]

Kristaps Porzingis In Danger Of Missing Second Consecutive Game

Boston Celtics forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (quadriceps) is considered questionable for Tuesday's clash with Cleveland. The Latvian big man came out of the lineup with a left quadriceps contusion on Sunday versus Golden State. Al Horford made his 23rd start of the campaign In Porzingis' stead, while Xavier Tillman Sr. saw 18 minutes off the bench […]

Henry Davis Homers In Third Straight Spring Game

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Henry Davis, the team's former first overall pick in 2021, homered for the third straight game on Monday in the team's Grapefruit League contest versus the Tampa Bay Rays. Davis' work this offseason to have his swing reassessed at Driveline has been paying off in spring training. He's now hitting .400 with […]

Josh Richardson Set To Miss Eighth Consecutive Game

Miami Heat guard Josh Richardson (shoulder) will be out for an eighth consecutive game on Tuesday versus the Pistons. He dislocated his right shoulder nearly a month ago, and it's unclear when Richardson will be able to return to action. His absence has left Miami without a versatile player who has averaged close to 26 […]

Kevin Love To Remain Out On Tuesday

Miami Heat forward/center Kevin Love (heel) will miss a third consecutive game on Tuesday against the Pistons. The 2016 NBA champion hurt his right heel versus Portland on Feb. 27, and judging by how early he got ruled out for Tuesday's contest, it looks like Love isn't close to returning. Nikola Jovic, Haywood Highsmith, and […]

Ethan Salas, Jairo Iriarte Sent To Minor-League Camp

The San Diego Padres assigned top prospects Ethan Salas, Jairo Iriarte and Robby Snelling to minor-league camp on Sunday. The most notable cut might have been Iriarte, who seemed to be in contention for a spot on the Opening Day pitching staff. Although Salas is considered one of the top catching prospects in the game […]

Deandre Ayton Out Again

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (hand) won't play on Wednesday against the Timberwolves. The 25-year-old missed the last two games because of a sprained hand. He was listed as questionable on the injury report, so fantasy managers had hoped he'd be back on the floor. However, Ayton will miss another game. In the meantime, […]

Kelly Olynyk Agrees Two-Year Extension With Raptors

Toronto Raptors forward/center Kelly Olynyk has agreed on a two-year extension with the team, signing up for a $26.25 million pact, reports ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. The 32-year-old is coming off a three-year contract that paid him just north of $37 million. Toronto snapped up Olynyk in a trade with Utah last month. He has played […]

Jaylin Williams Ruled Out For Monday

Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Jaylin Williams (knee) won't play on Monday versus the Lakers. He's out for a second consecutive game with a left knee sprain. Williams has been a good energy guy off the bench and one of the best rebounders on the team. A struggling rebounding team like OKC will definitely feel his […]

NBA DFS Prop Picks for PrizePicks: Monday, March 4

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, […]

Vladislav Namestnikov Collects Two Points In Top-Six Role

Winnipeg Jets forward Vladislav Namestnikov came through with a goal and an assist as the team beat Buffalo 5-2 on the road Sunday. Namestnikov linked up with Mark Scheifele to help Josh Morrissey tie the game at two in the middle of the third period, and he potted in an empty-netter to ice the win. […]

Phillip Danault Fires In His Second Hat Trick

Los Angeles Kings center Phillip Danault broke an offensive slump with a huge performance in Sunday's 5-1 win over New Jersey, scoring his second career hat trick. The 31-year-old matched the points tally of his previous 11 appearances on Sunday. Danault, whose first career hat trick came five years ago, isn't a consistent performer on […]

Leon Draisaitl Picks Up Three Assists In Sunday's Win

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl showed some world-class playmaking in Sunday's matchup against Pittsburgh, producing assists on three goals as his crew rocked Sidney Crosby's team with a 6-1 win. It's Draisaitl's third multi-assist game in four outings, and his 28th career three-assist game -- only Connor McDavid (45), Nikita Kucherov (37) and Artemi Panarin […]

Jusuf Nurkic Posts New Franchise Record With 31 Rebounds

Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic had a sensational 31-rebound performance in Sunday's 118-110 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Bosnian big man shook off a neck issue to play 32 minutes in the contest, and he set a new franchise record with his efforts on the glass. It's the most rebounds a player has […]

Anthony Davis Probable For Monday's Game

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (Achilles) is expected to suit up against the Thunder on Monday, with the star big man having a probable tag on the injury report. Davis has missed only four games all season and should be determined to remain in the lineup over the final stretch of the regular season […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (3/4/24)

The NBA brings six games to the table on Monday. DraftKings will include all six games in their main slate, but FanDuel has decided to leave out the Kings against Bulls and the Lakers versus Thunder games from theirs. The key to being successful in NBA DFS comes down to making adjustments during the day […]

Luis Campusano Goes Yard For First Homer Of Spring

San Diego Padres catcher Luis Campusano went 1-for-3 with two-run home run in Sunday's Cactus League contest versus the Seattle Mariners. Campusano, 25, belted his first dinger of the spring to help the Padres cruise to a 12-4 victory. One of the Padres former top prospects, Campusano is still just scratching the surface at the […]

4 Catcher Breakout Candidates For Fantasy Baseball Drafts (2024)

One of the most important aspects to building a championship roster in fantasy baseball is drafting breakout players. Catcher is one of the hardest positions for a player to break out in. Challenge accepted. Yes, the men who don the "tools of ignorance" often struggle with the bat. Given the immense defensive responsibility, meetings with […]

Gabriel Moreno Launches First Spring Homer

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno went 2-for-3 with a double, home run, and an additional run scored in Sunday's 10-4 spring loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. Moreno launched a 400-foot shot off Freddy Peralta in the third inning for his first spring homer. The 24-year-old is off to a solid start this spring, hitting .300 […]

Walker Kessler Still Out On Monday

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (foot) won't play in Monday's game against the visiting Wizards. The 22-year-old will now miss his third consecutive contest because of a sprained foot. As a result, Taylor Hendricks should continue to fill the hole in the lineup. The 2023 No. 9 overall pick has shown flashes of promise in […]

Jakob Poeltl Leaves Sunday With Dislocated Finger

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (finger) left the game against the Charlotte Hornets in the second quarter with a dislocated pinky finger. During his 15 minutes of playing time, Poeltl finished with eight points, three assists, two rebounds, one block, and one turnover while shooting 4-for-6 from the floor. The veteran big man has provided […]

Jaren Jackson Jr. Likely Out Against Brooklyn

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr. (quadriceps) isn't expected to play on Monday in Brooklyn. The reigning Defensive Player of the Year has missed the previous two games because of a quadriceps issue. It's unlikely the Grizzlies will rush him back, considering the team is a long shot to make the postseason. At any rate, […]

Deandre Ayton Questionable Versus Minnesota

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (hand) is questionable for Monday's matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves. He's missed the last two games because of a sprained hand, an injury he sustained during a recent loss to the Miami Heat. The 25-year-old hasn't been ruled out, so it seems he's improving. However, if Ayton misses another […]

Kent Johnson Ruled Out For Rest Of Season

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Kent Johnson is set to have season-ending shoulder surgery, the team announced on Sunday. The news comes after Johnson suffered a torn labrum in his left shoulder in a game against the Rangers earlier in the week. The 21-year-old, who was the fifth pick in the 2021 NHL draft, ends his […]

Evgeny Kuznetsov Assigned To AHL After Clearing Waivers

Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov has been assigned to the AHL after he cleared waivers on Sunday. Washington announced that the team is waiving Kuznetsov on Saturday after he was cleared to resume practicing by administrators for the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program. Kuznetsov, a two-time All-Star and the Capitals' leading scorer on their triumphant 2018 […]

Derek Ryan Won't Play On Sunday

Edmonton Oilers center Derek Ryan (undisclosed) won't be available for Sunday's matchup against Pittsburgh. The 37-year-old is reportedly dealing with a minor injury. He will miss his first game of the season. Ryan has done a decent job as Edmonton's fourth-line center, posting five goals and six assists in 58 games. He will be replaced […]

Cole Perfetti Back In Winnipeg Lineup Versus Buffalo

Winnipeg Jets forward Cole Perfetti will return to action on Sunday against Buffalo. He will be re-entered into the lineup after Perfetti was a healthy scratch for Saturday's matchup against Carolina. The 22-year-old was given a breather following a 15-game run without any points. Perfetti enjoyed a very good start to the campaign, but he's […]

Jusuf Nurkic Probable On Sunday Night

Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic (neck) is listed as probable ahead of Sunday night's showdown with OKC. The Suns recently listed their official injury designations, and Nurkic is on the report because of neck spasms. Fortunately, it doesn't appear it will be enough to keep the 29-year-old off the court. However, things happen, so Bol […]

Kristaps Porzingis Ruled Out For Sunday Afternoon

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (quadriceps) won't play on Sunday afternoon against the Warriors. He has missed 15 games this season already, so fantasy managers are hardly surprised by the latest update. There should be plenty of opportunities for others without the 2015 No. 4 overall pick in the lineup. Of course, Jayson Tatum, Jrue […]

Expert NBA DFS Picks for DraftKings and FanDuel (3/3/24)

We have a solid five-game slate on tap in the NBA tonight, with the Knicks-Cavaliers and Thunder-Phoenix games being the national TV matchups on ESPN. Those should be incredible, tightly-contested matchups, but we DFS degenerates need to be laser-focused on the Pacers-Spurs affair in San Antonio. That game has the slate's highest implied total and […]