Fantasy Basketball Mid-Week Streamers: Week 16

The rest of the week has the potential to be messy for fantasy basketball with the trade deadline arriving Thursday afternoon. We could see a lot of players change teams, and it might take them some time to be eligible to play for their new squads. Still, at least we have a straight-forward schedule in […]

Intro To NL/AL-Only Leagues: Draft Strategies for Fantasy Baseball

If you're looking to liven up your fantasy baseball experience, trying your hand at an Only league could be a great way to bring a fresh perspective to one of your favorite pastimes. While standard mixed leagues are largely a race to accumulate as many elite performers as possible, Only leagues allow gamers to demonstrate […]

Gary Sanchez Signs With Brewers

Free-agent catcher Gary Sanchez signed a one-year, $7 million deal with the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday. Sanchez began last year with the New York Mets but only played in three games with them before eventually being picked up by the San Diego Padres, where he thrived in 72 games, clubbing 19 home runs and driving […]

Nick Bonino Clears Unconditional Waivers

New York Rangers forward Nick Bonino has cleared unconditional waivers and will have his contract terminated. The Rangers waived Bonino recently but gave him the All-Star break and bye week to decide if we wanted to report to the AHL or have his contract terminated, and become a free agent, and he has decided to […]

Casey Cizikas Practices In Full Wednesday

New York Islanders forward Casey Cizikas (lower body) was a full practice participant on Wednesday and could return Thursday when the Isles play host to the Tampa Bay Lightning. The veteran pivot has missed the past 10 games due to a lower-body injury suffered when he blocked a Filip Hronek shot in a 5-2 loss […]

Dylan Strome Delivers Two Assists Tuesday

Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome had a hand in both of the team's goals in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to Montreal. He collected a pair of assists as Alex Ovechkin and Rasmus Sandin found the back of the net. Strome himself couldn't score despite firing off a game-high eight shots on goal. The Capitals are currently […]

Nick Suzuki Leads Charge Against Washington

Montreal Canadiens center Nick Suzuki tallied two goals and an assist as the team cruised to a 5-2 victory over Washington Tuesday. He struck twice in the first period in a span of 57 seconds and completed his three-point night with a power-play assist late in the game. Suzuki is now riding a five-game point […]

Nico Hischier Collects Two Assists Versus Avalanche

New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier had his second consecutive multi-assist game on Tuesday, helping the team defeat the Colorado Avalanche 5-3. The Swiss centerman helped to set up Jesper Bratt and John Marino, with the latter bagging the game-winning goal. Hischier also put in a major shift on the defensive end with four blocks. […]

Draymond Green Iffy For Wednesday's Game

Golden State Warriors forward/center Draymond Green (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup against Philadelphia. The veteran has been battling through a right knee contusion but might now sit out a game as Golden State starts a back-to-back set on Wednesday. Kevon Looney is expected to shift back into the starting unit in Green's absence, although […]

Marvin Bagley III Remains Out On Wednesday

Washington Wizards forward/center Marvin Bagley III (back) will sit out a third consecutive game on Wednesday versus Cleveland. A lower back contusion has sidelined the 24-year-old. Before suffering the injury, Bagley III had made a good start at his new club, averaging 15.5 points and 8.4 rebounds in eight games. With him unavailable, Eugene Omoruyi […]

2023-24 Fantasy Basketball Week 16 Risers and Fallers

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to the 16th edition of my weekly fantasy basketball risers and fallers for the 2023-2024 season! We're quickly approaching the trade deadline, and while everything is quiet right now, this is the classic case of the calm before the storm. We're bound to see some moves that can change the whole landscape […]

NBA DFS Prop Picks for PrizePicks: Wednesday, February 7

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, […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel include Donovan Mitchell

We're set for a relatively modest -- by Wednesday standards -- seven-game slate, one that features several eye-catching matchups. There are multiple games with elevated projected totals as well, setting up what should be quite the night for DFS lineup construction, for both cash and GPPs. The key to being successful in NBA DFS comes […]

Connor McDavid Scores Lone Goal In Loss

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid scored a short-handed goal in Tuesday's 3-1 loss against the Golden Knights. The Oilers captain was the only player who managed to find the back of the net against Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill, who made 30 saves to end the Oilers' 16-game winning streak. McDavid has totaled 21 goals […]

Elias Lindholm Scores Twice In Canucks Debut

Vancouver Canucks center Elias Lindholm scored two goals in Tuesday's 3-2 victory against the Hurricanes. Lindholm found the back of the net twice on the power-play in his Canucks debut, with the multi-goal effort bringing him to double digits on the season. Lindholm has season totals of 11 goals and 34 points through 50 games, […]

Nazem Kadri Contributes Three Assists In Victory

Calgary Flames center Nazem Kadri distributed three assists in Tuesday's 4-1 victory against the Bruins. The three-point performance was Kadri's first of the season, while the 33-year-old provided helpers on goals by Flames forwards Andrei Kuzmenko, Connor Zary and Jonathan Huberdeau in the contest. Kadri has bounced back nicely after an underwhelming first season with […]

Joel Embiid Could Miss 6-8 Weeks

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) could miss six to eight weeks. ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the reigning MVP underwent a procedure on his left meniscus on Tuesday and would be re-evaluated in roughly four weeks. However, most fantasy managers had already mentally prepared themselves for the […]

Brook Lopez Remains Out On Tuesday Night

Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (personal) won't play on Tuesday against Phoenix. The veteran has been dealing with a personal matter, keeping him off the floor for the last two games. His next chance to suit up will be Thursday versus the Minnesota Timberwolves. However, until Lopez is back in the lineup, Bobby Portis, coming […]

Dereck Lively III Likely To Miss Road Trip

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively III (nose) is unlikely to appear in a game during the road trip, according to head coach Jason Kidd. The Mavs have two more games during this road trip so fantasy managers should expect Lively to be sidelined until after Thursday. Maxi Kleber (toe) has been cleared to play and […]

Sean Monahan Projected To Debut On Second Line

Winnipeg Jets center Sean Monahan is projected to suit up on the second line in his debut for the team against Pittsburgh on Tuesday. He missed the morning skate but has been practicing with Cole Perfetti and Nikolaj Ehlers on the line. Monahan has been in fine form throughout the campaign, posting 35 points (13 […]

William Karlsson Set To Return In Third-Line Role

Vegas Golden Knights center William Karlsson (lower body) is set to skate on the third line as he makes his comeback on Tuesday versus Edmonton. The Swedish forward hasn't played since Jan. 1, sitting out 12 games. Karlsson's presence will give a boost to his linemates, Michael Amadio and Jonas Rondbjerg. He should also take […]

Tyler Johnson Expected To Play Wednesday

Chicago Blackhawks forward Tyler Johnson (foot) practiced with the team on Monday and is expected to return to action when the club plays host to the Minnesota Wild on Wednesday. The veteran has been out since suffering a foot injury on Dec. 31 against the Dallas Stars in his team's rough 8-1 defeat. "Unless something […]

Nick Cousins Expected To Return Tuesday

Florida Panthers forward Nick Cousins (concussion) is expected to return to the lineup on Tuesday to take on the visiting Philadelphia Flyers. The veteran suffered a concussion in a Jan. 2 game against the Arizona Coyotes on a hit from Jason Zucker. Zucker was suspended for three games for the retaliatory hit after Cousins had […]

Jack Hughes Could Return This Week

New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes (upper body) could return to the lineup at some point this week. The young pivot has been out since sustaining an upper-body injury against the Chicago Blackhawks on Jan. 5, but he practiced in a non-contact jersey on Monday and skated briefly in a regular jersey in Tuesday's morning […]

Expert NBA DFS Picks for DraftKings and FanDuel (2/6/24)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Tonight we've got a six-game slate headlined by a TNT doubleheader of Mavs at the Nets and Bucks at the Suns. 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 […]

Fantasy Basketball Injury Updates for Week 16 - Joel Embiid, OG Anunoby, Andrew Wiggins

Welcome back, RotoBallers! I hope everyone is staying warm! I'm here to help you stay up to date on injury news, and how it impacts your teams. I'm writing this the day before you'll see it; information is accurate as of Monday February 5, at night. I'll just cover what has changed since last week. Drop […]

Jaren Jackson Jr. Doubtful For Tuesday's Game

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr. (hip) is unlikely to suit up for Tuesday's matchup against the Knicks, as the team considers him doubtful for the game. Jackson Jr. stepped out of the lineup Sunday versus Boston, allowing Trey Jemison to make his first career start. The 24-year-old rookie failed to impress, but he will […]

Santi Aldama Listed As Questionable Tuesday

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Santi Aldama (tailbone) has been listed as questionable for Tuesday's matchup against the Knicks. He was out on Sunday against Boston with a tailbone contusion and might miss another game. David Roddy and GG Jackson benefited from Aldama's absence at the weekend and could play a large part again in New York […]

Jalen Smith Considered Questionable For Tuesday

Indiana Pacers forward/center Jalen Smith (back) is questionable to face the Rockets on Tuesday. The young big man has had problems with back spasms for a while, but he's only missed one of the last seven games, and the absence came in a back-to-back situation. There appears to be a good chance Smith can play […]

Fantasy Baseball Catchers To Target And Avoid At ADP In 2024 Drafts

In a world where player projections are crucial to our success in fantasy baseball, we must understand how to value these projections. Factoring in ADP based on our projections is the easiest way to put yourself in positions to have successful drafts. Over the years, ADP in drafts has become one of the most important […]