Jeff Green Sits Out Wednesday's Game

Houston Rockets forward/center Jeff Green (knee) won't be in the lineup as the team completes a back-to-back set against the Clippers on Wednesday. The veteran has come through previous back-to-backs with no issues, but left knee pain will end his run of 19 consecutive appearances. Green logged only six minutes against San Antonio on Tuesday […]

Jabari Smith Jr. Good To Go Wednesday

Houston Rockets forward/center Jabari Smith Jr. (illness) will play on Wednesday against the Clippers. The talented Auburn product has been battling an illness and initially landed on the injury report with a questionable tag, but he has been upgraded to available. However, how effective Smith Jr. can be remains to be seen. He already struggled […]

Mike Zunino Announces Retirement

Free-agent catcher Mike Zunino has retired from professional baseball. Known for both his prodigious power and big-time strikeout rates, the 32-year-old spent the 2023 season with the Cleveland Guardians but struggled to a .177 average with just three homers in 42 games before being designated for assignment to pave the way for the catcher of […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Won't Play On Thursday

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Indiana. The four-time All-Star misses a dream fantasy matchup with left knee soreness. Minnesota starts a back-to-back on Thursday, so it's possible the team is simply resting Towns. With him out, Naz Reid will become a popular man in all fantasy […]

Day'Ron Sharpe Questionable For Thursday

Brooklyn Nets center Day'Ron Sharpe (wrist) is questionable for Thursday's contest against the Detroit Pistons. The 22-year-old has had the best season of his career, averaging 7.3 points and 6.7 rebounds. But he's also missed plenty of time this season. His most recent ailment, a sprained wrist, occurred on Monday versus Memphis. As a result, […]

Keibert Ruiz Enjoys Productive Afternoon Wednesday

Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz had a solid day at the plate as part of his team's 9-3 Grapefruit League win over the Miami Marlins. He scored a run in the fourth inning before collecting an RBI double and scoring again in the fifth. The 25-year-old backstop is now 4-for-13 (.308) on the spring, although […]

Flyers Immediately Place Ryan Johansen On Waivers

The Philadelphia Flyers have immediately placed center Ryan Johansen on waivers. The veteran was acquired as part of the trade that sent defenseman Sean Walker to the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday but his inclusion was strictly financially related. He is owed $4 million in the final year of his deal next season as the Flyers […]

Josh Norris Doubtful To Return This Season

Ottawa Senators forward Josh Norris is unlikely to return to action this season after he suffered yet another left shoulder injury. The 24-year-old has already had his left shoulder operated on twice while a third procedure is reportedly in play. It's a devastating setback as Norris skated in just eight games due to shoulder surgery […]

Sabres, Avalanche Swap Casey Mittelstadt, Bowen Byram

The Buffalo Sabres and Colorado Avalanche have made a trade that will send center Casey Middlestadt to the Avs while defenseman Bowen Byram goes to the Sabres. The 25-year-old is in the midst of a career year that has seen him post 14 goals and 47 points across 62 games. He is on pace to […]

Rangers Acquire Alex Wennberg From Kraken

The New York Rangers have acquired veteran center Alex Wennberg from the Seattle Kraken. In return, the Kraken will receive a second-round pick in 2024 and a fourth-rounder in 2025. The club is retaining 50% of Wennberg's pro-rated $4.5 million cap hit. He is a free agent following this season. The 29-year-old is a solid […]

Scott Laughton Misses Practice Wednesday

Philadelphia Flyers forward Scott Laughton did not participate in Wednesday's practice due to illness. Given the trade speculation surrounding the 29-year-old, some alarm bells went off after he wasn't seen on the ice Wednesday but there appears to be another reason for his absence. A quality two-way center, Laughton has recorded 10 goals and 32 […]

Oilers Nearing A Trade For Adam Henrique, Sam Carrick

The Edmonton Oilers are nearing a deal that would see them net forwards Adam Henrique and Sam Carrick from the Anaheim Ducks. While the exact return has yet to be released at this point, there is reportedly salary retention involved, as well as a third-party broker to help facilitate the swap. Henrique, 34, is in […]

Austin Barnes Returns For Dodgers On Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes (back) is returning to Cactus League action on Wednesday against the Chicago White Sox. Barnes will do the catching and hit eighth in the batting order. A back injury caused the Dodgers to scratch Barnes from the spring lineup on Tuesday, but it obviously wasn't a serious issue and […]

2023-24 Fantasy Basketball Week 19 Risers and Fallers

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to the 19th edition of my weekly fantasy basketball risers and fallers for the 2023-2024 season! The battle for the playoffs is heating up, and with so many teams still in the mix, we're in for an awesome final few weeks of regular season basketball. If things haven't gone your way yet […]

Bo Naylor Returning To Action Wednesday

Cleveland Guardians catching prospect Bo Naylor (back) is back in the team's Cactus League lineup on Wednesday against the Milwaukee Brewers, starting behind the plate and batting cleanup for the Guardians. It will be the 24-year-old's second spring training game because of back spasms that kept him out for around a week. But he's back […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (3/6/24)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We have an eight-game main slate on tap on both sites Wednesday night, affording us a solid player pool. There are a few big-name injuries to be concerned with, however, including key confirmed absences on the part of Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Donovan Mitchell. Nevertheless, there are still a solid range […]

NBA DFS Prop Picks for PrizePicks: Wednesday, March 6

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, […]

Jared McCann Registers Three Points In Win Over Jets

Seattle Kraken forward Jared McCann was the main offensive catalyst against Winnipeg on Tuesday, factoring in three goals in a 4-3 road win. He potted a short-handed goal in the second period and added two assists to his tally, including a power-play helper when Andre Burakovsky scored the game-winner with only 2:39 remaining in regulation. […]

Ryan O'Reilly Continues Hot Spell With Three-Point Effort

Nashville Predators center Ryan O'Reilly was forced to witness the first loss in nine games for his team against Montreal on Tuesday, but from a personal perspective, it was another superb outing for him. The veteran forward finished a 4-3 overtime loss with a goal and two assists. O'Reilly scored in a third consecutive game, […]

Wyatt Johnston Erupts For Five Points

Dallas Stars forward Wyatt Johnston was unconscious against San Jose on Tuesday, racking up five points in a 7-6 overtime win. At 20 years, 296 days, he became the youngest player in franchise history with a five-point game, producing a hat trick and two assists. Johnston potted two of his goals late in the third […]

Walker Kessler Remains On The Shelf Wednesday

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (foot) won't be available for a fourth straight game on Wednesday versus Chicago. The big guy from Auburn continues to nurse a right foot sprain. With Kessler out, Omer Yurtseven has become part of the regular rotation, but he hasn't made any noise. Brice Sensabaugh and Luka Samanic also get […]

Jaren Jackson Jr. Questionable To Face Philadelphia

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr. (quadriceps) continues to carry a questionable tag ahead of Wednesday's matchup against Philadelphia. He's in danger of missing a fourth consecutive contest. Trey Jemison has made two starts during Jackson Jr.'s absence, while Santi Aldama and Lamar Stevens have also benefited. With Joel Embiid (knee) on the shelf for […]

Deandre Ayton Unlikely To Play On Wednesday

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (hand) is listed as doubtful ahead of Wednesday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Ayton is in danger of missing his fourth straight game due to a right hand sprain. Duop Reath has been starting in his place and playing above expectations. He finished with 26 points while knocking […]

Evan Mobley Won't Return On Tuesday

Cleveland Cavaliers center Evan Mobley (ankle) won't return to Tuesday's game against the Boston Celtics. Mobley tweaked his ankle during the third quarter of this game and won't return. The hope is that it's a minor ankle sprain, but the team will likely do further testing following the contest. In the meantime, Dean Wade and […]

Marvin Bagley III Ruled Out On Wednesday

Washington Wizards center/power forward Marvin Bagley III (back) is officially ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Orlando Magic. Bagley left Washington's previous game on Monday against the Utah Jazz after lower back spasms forced him out. A mid-season trade from the Detroit Pistons to Washington gave Bagley more importance for the Wizards, with averages […]

Anthony Davis Likely To Suit Up On Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (Achilles) is currently listed as probable ahead of Wednesday's game against the Sacramento Kings. The big man is once again probable for a game as this appears to be a regular theme for Davis. The expectation is that Davis will ultimately be cleared, assuming he doesn't suffer a setback […]

Jusuf Nurkic Will Suit Up Versus Denver

Phoenix Suns guard Jusuf Nurkic (calf) will play on Tuesday night against the Nuggets. The 2014 No. 16 overall pick was on the injury report for Sunday's game versus OKC because of neck spasms. However, he played and finished with 31 rebounds, a franchise record. But Nurkic was dealing with calf soreness heading into this […]

Maxi Kleber Available Against Indiana

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Maxi Kleber (knee) will play on Tuesday against the Indiana Pacers. He's battled several injuries this season, including a toe issue that kept him out for over two months. The 32-year-old also fractured his nose a few weeks back. However, Kleber's current knee soreness likely isn't anything for fantasy managers to be […]

Victor Wembanyama Cleared For Tuesday Night

San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama (shoulder) is good to go for Tuesday's clash with the Rockets. The rookie has been plagued by routine ailments throughout his inaugural season. However, he's only missed six games, far less than most had anticipated. Wembanyama has had a fantastic season and is working toward a Rookie of the […]

Day'Ron Sharpe Won't Play On Tuesday

Brooklyn Nets center Day'Ron Sharpe (wrist) will sit out Tuesday's game against Philadelphia. The Brooklyn big man hurt his right wrist in Monday's clash with the Grizzlies and hasn't recovered from the blow. Sharpe's absence will likely result in a massive shift for Brooklyn's starting center Nicolas Claxton. The 24-year-old put in a nice 21-point […]