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 […]

John Tavares Posts Two Points In Loss

Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares finished with a goal and an assist in Monday's 3-2 loss against the Islanders. Tavares picked up an assist on forward Mitchell Marner's goal at the beginning of the second period, while he added a power-play goal of his own to tie the game with under five minutes remaining […]

Nathan MacKinnon Scores Lone Goal In Loss

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon finished with a goal in Monday's 2-1 overtime loss against the Rangers. MacKinnon opened the scoring by going coast-to-coast to give the Avalanche the lead with under two minutes remaining in the opening period. The 28-year-old brings his season total to 32 goals and 85 points through 50 games, while […]

Brook Lopez Uncertain For Tuesday

Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (personal) is listed as questionable ahead of Tuesday's game against the Phoenix Suns. The veteran big man has missed each of the last two games due to personal reasons. His absence has given Bobby Portis and Jae Crowder additional playing time in the rotation. Khris Middleton is expected to play […]

Jose Trevino Won't Be Limited In Spring Training

New York Yankees catcher Jose Trevino (wrist) said on Monday that he won't be facing any limitations when spring training starts. Trevino is now more than six months removed from surgery on his right wrist and should be ready to rock for the start of the 2024 season, barring any setbacks during spring training. The […]

Ivica Zubac Out On Monday Night

Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac (calf) was downgraded to out ahead of Monday's matchup with the Atlanta Hawks. The 26-year-old missed nine games before returning for Sunday's meeting with the Miami Heat. He logged only 18 minutes, amassing four points and three rebounds. Zubac will likely play on Wednesday against the visiting Pelicans, barring […]

Dereck Lively II Out Monday And Tuesday

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (nose) underwent a procedure on Monday. The 19-year-old, averaging 9.2 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks in his inaugural season, suffered a nasal fracture during a meeting with the Orlando Magic a week ago. He hasn't been in the lineup since. The rookie also won't suit up for Monday's […]

Tomas Nosek Returns To Practice Sunday

New Jersey Devils forward Tomas Nosek returned to practice for the first time on Sunday after breaking his foot in a Nov. 18 game against the New York Rangers before undergoing surgery. "It feels really good to be back on the ice with the boys," Nosek said after practice Sunday, "I'm back now and hopefully […]

Mark Scheifele To Return Tuesday

Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele will return to the lineup when the team takes on the Pittsburgh Penguins on the road on Tuesday. The veteran has missed the past six games after sustaining a lower-body injury in a 2-1 win over the visiting Chicago Blackhawks on Jan. 11. Scheifele has had additional time to heal […]

Evgeny Kuznetsov Does Not Practice Monday

Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov did not partake in Monday's practice due to what the team is calling personal reasons. "We'll have an update later but out today for personal reasons," Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery said. It's been a down season for the veteran pivot as Kuznetsov has recorded just six goals and 17 […]

David Kampf To Miss At Least A Week

Toronto Maple Leafs center David Kampf will miss at least a week with an undisclosed injury, as per head coach Sheldon Keefe. Keefe stated an MRI found something that usually takes a couple of weeks to recover from but the team has already been off since Jan. 27 due to a bye week and subsequent […]

NBA DFS Prop Picks for PrizePicks: Monday, February 5

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, […]

Expert NBA DFS Picks for DraftKings and FanDuel (2/5/24)

Monday brings a six-game DFS slate. In terms of noteworthy injuries, Luka Doncic (ankle), Anthony Davis (Achilles/hip), and Zion Williamson (foot) are all listed as questionable. The key to being successful in NBA DFS comes down to making adjustments during the day as injury information becomes available. But it's always really important to have a […]

Dario Saric Listed As Probable Monday

Golden State Warriors forward/center Dario Saric (illness) appears ready to return to the lineup on Monday versus Brooklyn, as the team has listed him as probable for the contest. Lester Quinones has been a regular in the rotation for a couple of games, with Saric missing, but he will likely be pushed back to the […]

Jarrett Allen Listed As Questionable On Monday

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (ankle) is questionable against the Sacramento Kings on Monday as he deals with an ankle sprain. The ankle wasn't much of an issue in their last contest against the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday as he saw the court for 30 minutes and posted 26 points, 16 rebounds, and one […]

Anthony Davis Questionable Against Hornets On Monday

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (Achilles/hip) has been tagged as questionable for the team's contest against the Charlotte Hornets on Monday. The superstar big man has been dealing with both a hip and Achilles issue for a while and has come up on the injury report as questionable many times. Fantasy managers will want […]

Maxi Kleber Questionable For Monday Night

Dallas Mavericks center Maxi Kleber (toe) is questionable heading into Monday's meeting in Philadelphia. A right toe issue plagues him, the same injury he's dealt with all year. He's coming off a strong showing, amassing 21 points and two steals on Saturday against the Bucks. Dereck Lively II (nose) wasn't available for that one. The […]

Joel Embiid Set For A Knee Procedure

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) will undergo a procedure in the next few days. He's expected to be sidelined for an "extended period of time." The reigning MVP appeared well on his way to capturing another, averaging a career-high 35.3 points with 11.3 rebounds, 5.7 assists, 1.8 blocks, and […]

Jarrett Allen Uncertain For Monday

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Monday's game against the Sacramento Kings. The big man was able to play through a left ankle sprain during their last game. He logged in 31 minutes and didn't appear to be limited due to the ankle issue. If he sits, Dean Wade […]

Jock Landale To Play On Sunday

Houston Rockets center Jock Landale (wrist) is available ahead of Sunday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Landale has been cleared to suit up after not playing in the last three games. Landale appears healthy, but he isn't a lock to crack the rotation right now. Alperen Sengun plays a bulk of the minutes with Jabari […]

Rudy Gobert Available On Sunday

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (ankle) is available ahead of Sunday's game against the Houston Rockets. The big man has been cleared to play after being listed as questionable heading into the contest. Gobert was dealing with a left ankle sprain but is expected to play his normal role on Sunday. He'll play alongside Mike […]

Brook Lopez Remains Out Against Utah

Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (personal) remains out on Sunday against the Utah Jazz. Lopez didn't suit up on Saturday versus the Dallas Mavericks, allowing Robin Lopez to take his spot in the starting lineup. However, Bobby Portis, who had a double-double in 31 minutes, is the one who should benefit the most. With Damian […]

Clint Capela Out 7-10 Days

According to NBA insider Marc Stein, Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (groin) will be sidelined for up to 10 days. The 29-year-old has played as well as expected this season, averaging 11.5 points, 10.6 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks. He suffered the injury during Saturday's win over the Warriors, so he could miss at least five […]

Jaren Jackson Jr. Absent On Sunday

Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (hip) won't play on Sunday against the Celtics. The 24-year-old had 27 points off a game-high 21 attempts on Friday versus Golden State. He also had five boards, two steals, and two blocks. However, Jackson won't suit up because of a hip issue, which has bothered him for at […]

Myles Turner Still Questionable On Sunday

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (ankle) remains questionable heading into Sunday evening's game against the Hornets. The 2015 No. 11 overall pick has been battling a sprained left ankle, keeping him off the floor for Friday's matchup with the Sacramento Kings. Jalen Smith (back) was also unavailable, so Isaiah Jackson entered the starting lineup and […]

Expert NBA DFS Picks for DraftKings and FanDuel (2/4/24)

It's a Sunday in the NBA and we have a rather nice seven-game slate to break down. I hope you all had a fantastic start to 2024, and let's head forward with a massive win and get our bankrolls prepared for the long haul. We have just one team on a back-to-back on tonight's slate: […]