Adrian Kempe A Game-Time Call Saturday

Los Angeles Kings forward Adrian Kempe (upper body) is considered a game-time decision for Saturday's contest against Dallas. He could be back in action after missing five games with an upper-body issue. Kings head coach Jim Hiller has mentioned Kempe as "definitely a possibility" for the game. Getting him back would be a massive boost […]

Expert NBA DFS Picks for DraftKings and FanDuel (3/9/24)

It's time for another glorious Saturday slate in the NBA. We have been gifted with a solid six-game slate tonight, highlighted by a great DFS matchup (Mavericks-Pistons) and what should be an exciting real-life matchup (Celtics-Suns). We also have Victor Wembanyama out again, which means Zach Collins and everyone else on the Spurs are in […]

Roope Hintz Collects Three Points In Friday's Win

Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz had a game-high three points in Friday's 6-2 road victory over the Ducks. He produced a power-play goal and had two assists. Hintz finished the game with two power-play points in total -- his first with the man advantage since Jan. 23. The Finnish forward had a really rough ride […]

Jaden Schwartz Injured In Friday's Loss

Seattle Kraken forward Jaden Schwartz suffered an upper-body injury in Friday's 3-0 loss to Winnipeg. The veteran got hurt early into the game, exiting after logging only 3:09 of ice time. Schwartz has been slumping for several weeks, but he's one of only five forwards on the team with double-digit goals and assists for the […]

Francisco Alvarez Doubles, Homers On Friday

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez went 2-for-2 on Friday in a 3-1 Grapefruit League win over the Miami Marlins. The backstop also recorded an RBI and two runs scored. It was the second straight game with a home run for Alvarez and third of the spring. He's off to a nice start, going 5-for-14 […]

Logan Couture Out For Rest Of Season

San Jose Sharks center Logan Couture (lower body) won't return to the lineup in 2023-24. The Sharks captain has been out since Jan. 31, and Couture has now said he won't be returning this season. San Jose has basically been without Couture for the entire year already, as the 34-year-old has been limited to just […]

Victor Wembanyama Remains Unavailable Saturday

San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama (ankle) will sit out a second consecutive contest on Saturday against Golden State. He exited the lineup on Thursday prior to a meeting with Sacramento due to a right ankle sprain, which brought an end to Wembenyama's run of 21 consecutive appearances. Zach Collins slotted into the starting unit […]

Dereck Lively II Misses Saturday's Action For Personal Reasons

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (personal) won't be available for Saturday's contest against the Pistons. The rookie big man appeared to have hurt his calf on Thursday against Miami, but he will be out of the lineup for personal reasons. Lively II dropped to the bench for the first time in eight games on […]

Nikola Jokic Probable Saturday

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (arm) is expected to play against the Utah Jazz on Saturday despite having an injury designation going into the game. Fantasy managers can expect him to take on his usual workload against the Jazz. In his most recent game against the Celtics, Jokic finished with his 20th triple-double of the […]

Anthony Davis To Play On Friday

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (Achilles) has been cleared to suit up for Friday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. As expected, Davis will play after being listed as probable heading into this game. Fantasy managers are used to this considering Davis is a regular on the injury report. Nonetheless, Davis will suit up and […]

Deandre Ayton Won't Play Versus Rockets

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (hand) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Houston Rockets. This marks the fifth game in a row that Ayton has missed due to a hand sprain. When healthy, Ayton has been a solid asset to the Blazers. However, he's missed over 20 games and is […]

Wendell Carter Jr. Available Against The Knicks

Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (knee) will play on Friday against the New York Knicks. He was dealing with knee soreness, keeping him off the floor on Wednesday versus the Washington Wizards. However, he's good to go and can be slotted back into all fantasy lineups despite the challenging matchup on the horizon. Carter's […]

Mason McTavish Unsure Of Return On Friday

According to Derek Lee of The Hockey News, Anaheim Ducks forward Mason McTavish (lower body) isn't sure if he will return to action on Friday versus Dallas. McTavish took part in the morning skate but could remain out on Friday, with Ducks head coach Greg Cronin also unsure if McTavish will play against the Stars. […]

Day'Ron Sharpe Expected To Play Saturday

Brooklyn Nets center Day'Ron Sharpe (wrist) is probable for Saturday's game in Charlotte. The 22-year-old sprained his wrist on Monday versus the Grizzlies, keeping him off the floor for meetings with Philadelphia and Detroit. Sharpe has logged just 15.6 minutes per game this season and has averaged 7.3 points and 6.7 rebounds, meaning he hasn't […]

Tomas Hertl Traded To Golden Knights

The Vegas Golden Knights have acquired center Tomas Hertl (knee) from the San Jose Sharks. The team gave up its 2025 first-round pick and prospect forward David Edstrom in a deal to get him while also receiving a 2025 third-round pick and a 2027 third-round pick from the Sharks. San Jose retains 17 percent of […]

76ers Interested In Kai Jones

Free agent forward/center Kai Jones was waived by the Charlotte Hornets in October after some worrisome social media posts where he was calling out teammates amongst other things. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, he's set to meet with the Philadelphia 76ers in the coming days and even work out for them. The Sixers […]

Evgeny Kuznetsov Dealt To Hurricanes

The Carolina Hurricanes have acquired center Evgeny Kuznetsov from the Washington Capitals in exchange for a 2025 third-round pick. The Capitals are also retaining 50% of Kuznetsov's $7.8 million cap hit. It's been a difficult season for the Russian both on and off the ice as Kuznetsov has recorded just six goals and 17 points […]

Francisco Alvarez Flashes More Power Thursday

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez showed more of his prodigious power on Thursday as he clubbed a two-run homer in the bottom of the fifth inning of his team's 3-1 win over the Washington Nationals. The long ball was the sophomore's second of the spring after he flashed some notable power as a rookie […]

NBA DFS Prop Picks for PrizePicks: Friday, March 8

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, […]

Domantas Sabonis Nearly Misses Triple-Double Against Spurs

Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis was one assist shy of his 23rd triple-double this season but was still able to lead the team to a two-point win over the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday. Sabonis has been one of the most impressive players in the league this year but has constantly been overlooked just like […]

Nikola Jokic Posts Triple-Double In Win Over Celtics

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic worked his magic again in a 115-109 win over the East-leading Boston Celtics on Thursday night. The two-time MVP finished with his 20th triple-double of the season and 125th of his career. He registered 32 points, 12 rebounds, 11 assists, and two steals while shooting 11-for-19 from the floor and […]

Yegor Sharangovich Records Career-High Four Points

Calgary Flames forward Yegor Sharangovich had a career night against Tampa Bay on Thursday, setting his new single-game scoring record in a 6-3 win with four points. He fired in two goals at the start of the second period and had two assists. The Belarus native has been very prolific in front of goal lately, […]

Brock Nelson Stays Hot With Three Assists

New York Islanders forward Brock Nelson registered his third multi-point outing in four games with a three-assist effort in Thursday's 7-2 trashing of San Jose. He helped Alexander Romanov, Mathew Barzal, and Sebastian Aho to the scoreboard. Nelson's recent scoring surge includes three goals and five assists. He's poised to register his second consecutive campaign […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (3/8/24)

There will be eight games played across the NBA on Friday. Both DraftKings and FanDuel have eliminated the two late games from the main slate, leaving us with six total games to select players from. The key to being successful in NBA DFS comes down to making adjustments during the day as injury information becomes […]

Francisco Alvarez Blasts Second Homer Of Spring

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Alvarez when 1-for-2 with a two-run blast in Thursdays Grapefruit League contest versus the Washington Nationals. The home run would be the second of the spring for the Mets backstop. The 22-year-old entered last season as one of the top prospects in the game and didn't disappoint. After a slow […]

Statcast xStats: Using Sabermetrics For 2024 Fantasy Baseball

Statcast is a valuable tool for fantasy baseball analysis, and it can be easy to look at a stat called "Expected Batting Average" and blindly use it as your projection. Of course, proper use of these metrics is a little more nuanced than that. First, a disclaimer: This article is about the "Expected Stats" found […]

Karl-Anthony Towns To Undergo Meniscus Surgery

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) will undergo surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee and is out indefinitely. The team had already ruled him out for Thursday's tilt with the Pacers. He will be reevaluated around April 8th but will likely miss the final four regular season games. Naz Reid will […]

Deandre Ayton Doubtful To Play Against Rockets

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (hand) is considered doubtful against the Houston Rockets on Friday while he deals with a right hand sprain. This will be the big man's fifth consecutive missed game and his 22nd overall. Ayton has been a very good rebounder this season, but his health and struggles with his new […]

Anthony Davis Expected To Suit Up Against Bucks

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (Achilles) has been deemed probable for their game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night. The superstar big man has been dealing with this Achilles issue for quite a while but hasn't had to miss a game since February 1. So far this season, he's averaging 24.8 points, 12.3 […]

Wenyen Gabriel Signs 10-Day Deal With Grizzlies

According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Memphis Grizzlies have agreed on a 10-day contract with forward/center Wenyen Gabriel. The 26-year-old big man will provide some frontcourt depth to the injury-hit Grizzlies. Gabriel has been limited to G League action this season but is a 145-game NBA veteran. He spent last season with the Lakers, […]