William Karlsson Considered Week-To-Week

Vegas Golden Knights center William Karlsson (lower body) is considered week-to-week by the team. He was initially ruled out for two games, but it's now clear that Karlsson's absence will extend beyond that. The Swedish centerman has returned to form this season and sits third on the team's scoring list with 32 points (15 goals, […]

NBA DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks - Today's Top Lineups (1/7/24)

It's a Sunday in the NBA and we have a solid six-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. There are no teams on this slate on a back-to-back tonight. Let's […]

Nikola Vucevic Probable For Monday

Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (groin) is expected to play on Monday against the Hornets. The 33-year-old veteran returned on Friday night versus Charlotte, the first of consecutive meetings between the clubs, after a five-game absence. He came off the bench, operating under a minutes cap and finishing with 11 points, seven rebounds, and three […]

Goga Bitadze Questionable Versus Atlanta

Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze (illness) remains questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. The big man has been under the weather, and he missed Friday's meeting with the Denver Nuggets. Wendell Carter Jr. (knee) was also unavailable, so Moritz Wagner moved into the starting lineup. He played well, amassing 19 points, 11 […]

Batter BABIP: Using Sabermetrics for 2024 Fantasy Baseball

The most accessible of the fantasy-relevant advanced stats is BABIP, or Batting Average on Balls In Play. It simply measures a player's batting average on balls in play, with outcomes such as strikeouts and home runs removed from consideration. In general, the league average hovers around .300, a nice round number to remember. However, it […]

Richaun Holmes Not Expected To Play On Sunday

Dallas Mavericks center Richaun Holmes (personal) is doubtful ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 30-year-old has missed the last two games, so it appears he's moving toward another absence. That said, Holmes has rarely seen the floor this season, averaging 3.8 rebounds and 3.4 points in 10.6 minutes per contest. He could […]

Dereck Lively II Doubtful On Sunday

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (ankle) isn't expected to suit up for Sunday's game versus the Minnesota Timberwolves. The rookie has played well this season, averaging 8.7 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks in 29 appearances. However, he's been battling a sprained ankle, an injury he sustained versus the Trail Blazers on Wednesday evening. […]

Anthony Davis Listed As Probable For Sunday

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (ankle) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Fantasy managers shouldn't be too worried as Davis has become a regular on the injury report. Despite that, Davis hasn't missed a game since December 15, so there is a good chance he'll be out there […]

Kristaps Porzingis Uncertain To Return On Saturday

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (eye) is considered questionable to return to Saturday's game against the Indiana Pacers. The star big man was poked in the eye during the first quarter and has yet to return to the contest. The expectation is that Al Horford will see a bigger role in the second half, assuming […]

Joel Embiid Now Questionable On Saturday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) is now listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's matchup with the Utah Jazz. The reigning MVP injured his knee in Saturday's loss to the New York Knicks, so it was surprising when he began the day without an injury designation. Head coach Nick Nurse indicated Embiid is a game-time […]

Jack Hughes Officially Out On Saturday

New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes (upper body) remains under evaluation and won't play in Saturday's matchup against the Canucks. Hughes was injured in Friday's 4-2 win over Chicago when he fell on his left side just a few minutes from the end of regulation. Michael McLeod is a strong candidate to step into the […]

Connor Bedard Lands On Injured Reserve With Fractured Jaw

Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard has been played on Injured Reserve with a fractured jaw. He's now set for a multi-game absence after getting hurt on a big hit by New Jersey Devils defenseman Brendan Smith on Friday. Nick Foligno, who fought Smith on Friday, has also landed on Injured Reserve with a fractured finger, […]

Joel Embiid Not Listed On The Injury Report

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid doesn't carry an injury designation ahead of Saturday's matchup with the Utah Jazz. The reigning MVP had another impressive outing in the loss to the Knicks on Friday and extended his 30-point or more scoring streak to 16 straight games. However, he suffered a knee injury during the contest, which […]

Jack Hughes Injured Versus Blackhawks Friday

New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes had to leave Friday's game against Chicago early due to an undisclosed injury. The Devils star hurt himself on an awkward fall to his left side late in the game. Hughes had his first scoreless effort in six games on Friday. He's currently one of only eight players in […]

NBA DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks - Today's Top Lineups (1/6/24)

It's my first NBA DFS article of the new year, so let's start with a bang, shall we? We have our typically small four-game Saturday slate on tap, featuring an appealing Celtics-Pacers game and the Knicks taking on the Wizards on the road. Joel Embiid is back in action tonight against the burnable Jazz frontcourt, […]

Connor Bedard Makes Early Exit Following Big Hit

Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard left Friday's 4-2 loss to New Jersey early with an undisclosed injury. He exited after taking a big hit from Devils defenseman Brendan Smith in the first period. Bedard was limited to 3:05 of ice time. According to Blackhawks head coach Luke Richardson, Bedard will be evaluated after the team […]

Domantas Sabonis Logs Second Consecutive Triple-Double

Sacramento Kings forward/center Domantas Sabonis continued to roll on Friday against Toronto, completing a 135-130 victory with a second consecutive triple-double. After posting a 22-23-12 line against Orlando, Sabonis amassed 24 points, 15 rebounds, and 11 assists with 11-for-16 shooting. It's his third triple-double in four games. The three-time All-Star has been playing some of […]

Bol Bol Injured Versus Miami

Phoenix Suns forward/center Bol Bol suffered a right ankle sprain in Friday's matchup against Miami, exiting the action after logging 10 minutes. The 24-year-old finished the night with four points, three rebounds, and one block. Bol has recently broken into the Suns' rotation and had put in a pair of solid performances before getting injured […]

Zion Williamson Hurt In Friday's Loss

New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Zion Williamson suffered a right leg contusion against the Clippers on Friday and didn't finish the game. He saw 19 minutes of action, totaling 12 points and six rebounds with one steal and one block. Williamson got ruled out late in the game after it had turned into a blowout, so […]

Joel Embiid Extends Scoring Streak, Injures Knee

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) finished with 30 points, 10 boards, and three blocks in Friday's loss to the New York Knicks. The reigning MVP extended his 30-point scoring streak to 16 games. Unfortunately, he suffered a left knee injury, although he finished the game. Embiid downplayed the ailment while speaking to the media […]

P.J. Washington Doubtful To Return On Friday

Charlotte Hornets forward/center P.J. Washington (ankle) suffered a right ankle injury in Friday's meeting with the Chicago Bulls. He's not expected to return. Another extended absence wouldn't be an ideal scenario for Charlotte, considering the team has been without LaMelo Ball (ankle), Gordon Hayward (calf), and Mark Williams (back). At any rate, if Washington doesn't […]

Wendell Carter Jr. Sidelined Versus The Nuggets

Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (knee) won't suit up for Friday's meeting with the Nuggets in Denver. Goga Bitadze (illness), Franz Wagner (ankle), and Markelle Fultz (knee) are also sidelined, so the Magic will need to go deep into their rotation to fill the void. That said, Paolo Banchero, Cole Anthony, and Jalen Suggs […]

Goga Bitadze Out On Friday

Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze (illness) is out on Friday versus the Denver Nuggets. Wendell Carter Jr. (knee) is also out, joining Markelle Fultz (knee) and Franz Wagner (ankle) on the shelf versus the defending champs. As a result, Moritz Wagner will slide into the starting lineup. The 26-year-old has averaged 10.9 points and 4.4 […]

Brewers Sign Austin Nola To Minor-League Deal

The Milwaukee Brewers signed free-agent catcher Austin Nola to a minor-league deal with an invitation to big-league spring training on Friday. The 34-year-old backstop became a free agent when the San Diego Padres non-tendered him in November. Nola became the Friars' starting catcher in 2022 by hitting .251 (87-for-347) with four home runs and 40 […]

Rockies To Sign Jacob Stallings, Dakota Hudson

The Colorado Rockies are expected to sign free-agent catcher Jacob Stallings and right-hander Dakota Hudson to undisclosed one-year deals on Friday, according to a source. Both Stallings and Hudson were non-tendered by the Miami Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals, respectively. Stallings should serve as the backup to Elias Diaz in 2024 after hitting .210/.287/.290 with […]

Sam Gagner Available Again

Edmonton Oilers forward Sam Gagner (concussion) has said he's "ready to go" ahead of Saturday's battle with the Senators. The veteran has been unavailable for five games while dealing with concussion-like symptoms. Gagner has been a productive bottom-six piece for the Oilers since he rejoined the club on Oct. 31. In 18 appearances, he's contributed […]

Ryan Strome Unlikely To Play On Friday

Anaheim Ducks forward Ryan Strome (upper body) will likely sit out a second consecutive game Friday versus the Jets. He participated in Friday's optional morning skate, but Ducks head coach Greg Cronin told The Sporting Tribune's Derek Lee that he doesn't think Strome will play. Strome sits fourth on Anaheim's points list, with three goals […]

Martin Necas Questionable For Meeting With Washington

Carolina Hurricanes forward Martin Necas (upper body) is regarded as questionable for Friday's tilt with Washington. He exited Thursday's practice early with an upper-body injury and could now miss his first game of the season. Necas has been slumping lately, but he has been among Carolina's top scorers with 26 points (nine goals, 17 assists) […]

Nikola Vucevic Available On Friday

Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (groin) is available ahead of Friday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. The veteran big man will make his return to the court after missing the last five games due to a groin issue. His return means that Andre Drummond will head back to the bench. It was a nice run […]

Anthony Davis Expected To Suit Up Against Grizzlies

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (ankle) is currently dealing with a left-ankle sprain/bone bruise, according to the official injury report, but he's still considered probable to play on Friday night. The superstar big man appears on the injury report with all sorts of different ailments, but he's been able to play through most of […]