Mark Williams Out On Saturday

Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams (foot) will miss the second leg of a back-to-back on Saturday against the New Orleans Pelicans. Williams is managing a tendon injury in his right foot, and the team doesn't want to overwork him. Veteran Taj Gibson will move to the starting lineup to fill in for Williams. Gibson was […]

Clint Capela Will Play Against Toronto

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (knee) will play in Saturday's rematch with the Raptors. The veteran didn't suit up when the Hawks and Raptors met on Thursday because of right knee soreness, his first absence of the 2024-25 campaign. But after carrying a questionable designation, he's good to go. Capela was recently bumped from the […]

Zion Williamson Active On Saturday

New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Zion Williamson (illness) will return to action on Saturday against the Charlotte Hornets. The enigmatic star has been in and out of the Pelicans lineup, with his last appearance coming on Jan. 17. Williamson has taken the court just 10 times this season. However, he has been in top form when […]

Goga Bitadze Still Out On Saturday Night

Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze (concussion protocol) won't play on Saturday against Detroit. The 25-year-old exited the January 12 meeting with the Philadelphia 76ers because of a hip injury. However, he also developed concussion-like symptoms, keeping him off the floor for Orlando's previous five games. Bitadze was questionable, so it appears he could be close […]

Evgeni Malkin Sustains A Lower-Body Injury Saturday

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin (lower body) will not return to Saturday's contest against the Seattle Kraken. Malkin exited the action in the first period following a collision with Seattle forward Chandler Stephenson, and the team has announced that the Russian star will miss the rest of the game due to a lower-body injury. This […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (1/25/25)

The season is flying by, as we're now well past the halfway mark and only 12 days away from the Trade Deadline. In these articles, I focus on the top plays, traditionally geared toward cash games. However, with over a decade of NBA DFS experience under my belt—and as someone who rarely dives into cash […]

Chris Okey Returning To Dodgers On Minor-League Deal

According to MLB.com, catcher Chris Okey is returning to the Los Angeles Dodgers on a minor-league contract. The 30-year-old had two brief stints in the major leagues during the 2022 and 2023 seasons and held a .143/.200/.143 across nine games. Okey spent the entire 2024 season with Triple-A Oklahoma City. Through 45 contests, Okey posted […]

Martin Necas Headed To Colorado

According to Emily Kaplan of ESPN, the Carolina Hurricanes have traded right wing Martin Necas to the Colorado Avalanche in a three-team deal. The Hurricanes acquired right wing Mikko Rantanen and Taylor Hall from the Chicago Blackhawks, while the Avalanche also received center Jack Drury. The Blackhawks received a third-round pick and are retaining half […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (1/25/25)

Hello, RotoBallers! The NHL season is in full swing, and we have another action-packed Saturday slate. In this piece, I will discuss my favorite forward lines to target, defensemen, and goalies in tonight's action. Keep updated with any injury notes on our newsfeed before setting your lineup. If you have questions about further strategy and […]

Goga Bitadze Tagged As Questionable For Saturday

Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze (concussion) is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's game against the Detroit Pistons. The big man has missed each of the last five games due to a concussion. The fact that Bitadze is tagged as questionable gives some hope that he'll be able to return to the court here. If […]

Yves Missi Good To Go Friday

New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (illness) will return from a two-game absence on Friday versus the Memphis Grizzlies. He is back in the fold after recovering from a non-COVID illness. Missi will resume his duties as New Orleans' starting center. The 20-year-old Baylor product has experienced ups and downs during his rookie campaign, but […]

Santi Aldama Unavailable Friday

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Santi Aldama (illness) will come out of the lineup for Friday's meeting with the New Orleans Pelicans. The Spaniard exited Wednesday's contest against the Charlotte Hornets early due to an illness and still isn't feeling well enough to play. It remains uncertain whether Aldama will recover quickly enough to be available on […]

Donovan Clingan Starting On Friday

Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan (ankle) will return to the lineup as a starter on Friday against the Charlotte Hornets. Deandre Ayton (knee) and Robert Williams III (hand) are both out for the contest, so we should see plenty of Clingan in action. Jabari Walker and Duop Reath will provide backup at the center […]

Ryan McLeod Set To Return On Saturday

Buffalo Sabres center Ryan McLeod (upper body) is expected to return to the lineup for Saturday's tilt against the Edmonton Oilers. The former Oiler has been sidelined for three games due to an upper-body injury. Last season in Edmonton, McLeod had a career year with 30 points, and he is on pace for an even […]

Chandler Stephenson Will Be A Game-Time Decision Saturday

Seattle Kraken center Chandler Stephenson (upper body) will be a game-time decision for Saturday's meeting with the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 30-year-old was hurt in Thursday's 3-0 defeat to the Washington Capitals. Stephenson is facing an injury setback during a prolific stretch, having scored three goals in his last four games and averaging a point per […]

Jared McCann A Game-Time Call Saturday

Seattle Kraken forward Jared McCann (undisclosed) is considered a game-time decision for Saturday's matchup against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 28-year-old might skip a meeting with his former team after missing Friday's practice session with an unspecified injury. It's been an up-and-down season for McCann, but he remains the Kraken's leading scorer with 36 points (14 […]

Donovan Clingan Probable On Friday

Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan (ankle) was unable to play on Thursday with an ankle sprain, but he's now listed as probable for the second half of the back-to-back against the Charlotte Hornets on Friday. The rookie big man has missed the last five games but posted some solid performances in the three games […]

Robert Williams III Ruled Out Against Hornets

Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III (hand) has been ruled out of Friday's game against the Charlotte Hornets with a sore hand. He seemingly has some sort of quota where he plays a few games every couple of weeks, and then reverts back to the bench. The Blazers are likely playing it on the […]

Deandre Ayton Won't Suit Up Friday

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (knee) will miss the second half of the team's back-to-back on Friday while he continues to deal with a left knee sprain. The 26-year-old has missed 12 games (will be 13) due to various injuries this season, so Robert Williams III, Donovan Clingan (ankle), and even Duop Reath have […]

Andre Drummond Ruled Out Friday Against Cleveland

Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond (toe) started in the 35-point loss to the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday and will head right back to the sidelines on Friday. The Sixers listed him with toe injury management which is what kept him out for a stretch of six games before playing two of the last three. With […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Friday, 1/24/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

It's one of the smaller Friday night slates in recent memory, as we have just three games to dissect on tonight's FanDuel NBA DFS slate. Two of these games have some blowout potential with double-digit spreads. Of course, we have some injury news to monitor, too, as LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges, and Caris LeVert all carry questionable […]

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Friday, 1/24/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

After a busy week of work, the NBA features a smaller, three-game slate on DraftKings this Friday. It should still be a fun fantasy basketball night, though, since there are many interesting options to consider from the six teams in the player pool. Of those six teams, only the Trail Blazers played Thursday and are […]

2025 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Top 750 - Roto Leagues (January Update)

2025 fantasy baseball is around the corner, and pitchers and catchers will be reporting soon. Opening Day is a couple of months away, but it's never too early to get a jump start on fantasy baseball prep. At RotoBaller HQ, we are here to help you crush your draft and ultimately take down the fantasy […]

2025 Fantasy Baseball Catcher Rankings: Top 30 - Roto Leagues (January Updates)

RotoBallers welcomes you back to more fantasy baseball rankings. Today, we focus on catchers. Whether you start one or two catchers, our MLB team has you covered with our 2025 fantasy baseball catcher rankings. For the most part, catchers provided decent fantasy production last year, especially in the power department, with 13 catchers popping at […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (1/24/25)

Welcome, RotoBallers! My name is Brandon, and I'll be writing both The First-Serve and The Kick-Off for tennis and soccer. It is the return of the NHL season, which means it's time to sharpen our skills and partake in NHL DFS! As always, I'll give you the best tools to succeed and the info you […]

Chandler Stephenson Exits Early On Thursday

According to Curtis Crabtree of FOX13 Seattle, Seattle Kraken center Chandler Stephenson (undisclosed) exited Thursday's contest early. Head coach Dan Bylsma did not have an update on his status during the postgame interview and noted that the 30-year-old would go for further evaluation. Stephenson exited the contest in the second frame. Before leaving, he logged […]

Clint Capela Ruled Out Against The Raptors

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (knee) won't play on Thursday versus Toronto. The veteran has had issues staying healthy over the years. However, he will miss just his first game of the 2024-25 campaign because of a sore knee. Capela recently lost his starting job to Onyeka Okongwu, so his value has dropped for fantasy […]

Goga Bitadze Sidelined Again On Thursday Night

Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze (concussion protocol) won't play on Thursday against Portland. The 25-year-old will now miss a fifth-straight contest. It's unknown how long he'll be on the shelf. But until Bitadze is back in the equation, Wendell Carter Jr., averaging 8.9 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in 23 starts this season, will […]

Deandre Ayton Absent On Thursday Night

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (knee) won't play on Thursday night against Orlando. The 26-year-old has battled multiple issues of late. However, he'll miss Thursday's contest because of left knee soreness. It's unknown how severe the ailment is, so it's tough to tell if he'll be available on Friday against Charlotte. With Donovan Clingan […]

William Karlsson Out Week-To-Week

Vegas Golden Knights center William Karlsson (lower body) will exit the lineup on Thursday against the St. Louis Blues and will not make a quick return. The team announced that Karlsson is considered week-to-week with a lower-body injury. The Swedish forward was placed on Injured Reserve. Cole Schwindt (lower body) has also landed on Injured […]