Dereck Lively II Starting On Thursday

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (nose) is officially active for Thursday's game against the Suns. He missed seven games because of a nose injury, which required surgical intervention. He returned for the Mavs' meeting versus the Spurs heading into the All-Star break. However, he came off the bench in that one. But he'll return […]

Isaiah Hartenstein Will Play On Thursday

New York Knicks forward/center Isaiah Hartenstein (Achilles) will play on Thursday against the 76ers. The updates were positive over the last few days, so most had assumed Hartenstein would be back on the floor. However, head coach Tom Thibodeau indicated the 25-year-old would be under a "minutes guideline," meaning his fantasy ceiling could be significantly […]

Isaiah Stewart Suspended By The League

Detroit Pistons forward/center Isaiah Stewart will serve a three-game suspension for allegedly punching Suns forward Drew Eubanks on February 14. As a result, he won't play on Thursday versus the Pacers, and he'll also sit out meetings against the Magic and Knicks. The 22-year-old was out for eight games heading into the All-Star break because […]

Brett Howden Out On Thursday

Vegas Golden Knights center Brett Howden will miss Thursday's matchup against Toronto with an upper-body injury. The 25-year-old will sit out his third game of the season. The campaign started well for Howden, but he's been slumping offensively for multiple weeks. Howden hasn't managed to collect any points in 11 games. He boasts five goals […]

Gary Sanchez Cleared For Baseball Activities

Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy said that catcher Gary Sanchez (hand) has been cleared for baseball activities after dealing with right-wrist issues last year. However, he will need some time to ramp up before being ready for spring training games. Sanchez's 2023 season came to an end early last September when he fractured his wrist, […]

Fantasy Basketball Injury Updates For Week 17 - Post All-Star Break

Welcome back, RotoBallers! It was another disappointing All-Star Weekend, but since there haven't been games in a week, there aren't many new updates on the injury front. With the fantasy basketball season hitting its home stretch, I'm here to help you stay up to date on injury news and how it impacts your teams. I'm […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Hitters - Updates for Manny Machado, Willson Contreras, Noelvi Marte, Tommy Edman, more

The 2024 baseball season is just over a month away, but fantasy draft season has already begun. As always, injuries will mightily affect the 2024 campaign and fantasy lineup or draft decisions. Let's take a look at injured hitters Manny Machado, Willson Contreras, Noelvi Marte, Tommy Edman, and more. This is our weekly edition of […]

NBA DFS Picks for Daily Fantasy Basketball on DraftKings and FanDuel (2/22/24)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! The break is over and it's time for teams to either decide to tank or make a push for the playoffs. We have a hefty 10-game slate ahead of us out of the 12 games. We have a bit of injury news already, but there is bound to be a lot more, […]

Fantasy Basketball Mid-Week Streamers: Week 17

The NBA comes out of the All-Star break with a packed finish to the week. There are 14 teams that will play three games each, while just two teams will only play once each. That creates some significant fantasy advantages. Let’s look at the remaining schedules for each team and discuss some players to consider […]

The Cut List - Who To Drop For Fantasy Basketball Week 17

So, that NBA All-Star Weekend was truly something, huh? I'm not sure whether or not to cheer that it's over or be sad that it ever happened. Either way, we're entering the most drama-filled part of the NBA season and that is cause for excitement. Not only for the NBA but for fantasy basketball leagues […]

Exit Velocity (EV): Using Sabermetrics For 2024 Fantasy Baseball

If you've watched a baseball broadcast in the Statcast era, you have undoubtedly noticed the broadcasters commenting on a batted ball's exit velocity or EV. Many have taken to using stats like Hard% and Soft% to forecast how a player should be performing, expecting larger Hard% rates to produce larger BABIP and HR/FB figures. There […]

2024 Fantasy Basketball Playoffs Schedule: Plan Now To Win Your League

NBA All-Star Weekend has come to a close, which means we're nearing the fantasy basketball playoffs. Depending on your league's settings, playoffs could start as early as Week 19 (March 4) or as late as Week 22 (March 31). But in the majority of H2H leagues, playoffs begin in either Week 20 (March 11-March 17) […]

Al Horford Available On Thursday

Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford (toe) isn't on the injury report ahead of Thursday's meeting with Chicago. The veteran sat out the final game before the All-Star break as Boston completed a back-to-back, but he's good to go on Thursday. The Celtics will have all their big guns on the court against the Bulls, limiting […]

Christian Wood Sidelined For Two Weeks

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Christian Wood won't play on Thursday against the Warriors and will be out for approximately two weeks with an effusion in his left knee. Wood's absence will leave the Lakers without a big body off the bench. However, the team should be able to cope with the situation, with Jaxson Hayes […]

Maxi Kleber On Track To Return Thursday

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Maxi Kleber (nose) looks set to return from a one-game absence on Thursday versus Phoenix, as the team has listed him as probable for the game. Kleber missed a long stretch at the beginning of the season with a dislocated toe, and the team continues to have him on the injury report […]

Auston Matthews Reaches 50-Goal Mark In Victory

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews reached the 50-goal club for the second time in his career, as the star forward scored two goals in Wednesday's 6-3 victory against the Coyotes. Matthews did not waste time as he found the back of the net just five minutes into the first period to extend the lead […]

Anthony Davis Expected To Play Thursday Versus Warriors

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (Achilles/hip) popped up on the injury report again but is considered probable against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday. As the Lakers get ready to make another run down the stretch, having Davis in this game, when LeBron James (ankle) was ruled out, is huge. The superstar big man […]

Domantas Sabonis Doubtful Versus Spurs Thursday

Sacramento Kings forward/center Domantas Sabonis (illness) is doubtful heading into Thursday's meeting with the Spurs. He didn't practice on Wednesday, so most had assumed things were moving in this direction. However, now that he's officially doubtful, fantasy managers should start making alternative arrangements. Nonetheless, De'Aaron Fox should take on more of the scoring load without […]

Dereck Lively II Probable Against Phoenix

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (nose) is anticipated to suit up for Thursday's clash with the Suns. The rookie suffered a nose injury and needed a procedure to correct it, forcing him to miss seven games. He returned on Wednesday versus the Spurs, Dallas' final game before the All-Star break. Unfortunately, Lively came off […]

Austin Wells To Work Strictly At Catcher

There has been no talk at spring training of New York Yankees catcher Austin Wells working out at other positions, according to manager Aaron Boone. "Right now, I just want him to focus on our staff," Boone said. After trading away Kyle Higashioka in the Juan Soto trade in the offseason, the Yanks now have […]

Dodgers Haven't Had Extension Talks With Will Smith

There have been no extension talks between the Los Angeles Dodgers and catcher Will Smith so far this year. Smith's numbers dropped slightly in 2023, but he was also playing a majority of the season with a broken rib and also missed time due to a concussion. Still, he was able to finish third among […]

Joey Bart Unlikely To Make Opening Day Roster

San Francisco Giants catcher Joey Bart, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2018 draft, appears unlikely to make the team's Opening Day roster out of spring training and is out of minor-league options. As a result, it makes him a candidate to be traded or dropped from the 40-man roster in late March. The […]

Patrick Bailey Has Bulked Up

San Francisco Giants catcher Patrick Bailey bulked up in the offseason to prepare for his second major-league season in 2024. Bailey struggled down the stretch in his rookie campaign in 2023 and finished with a .233/.285/.359 slash line, seven home runs, 18 doubles, a triple, 48 RBI and 29 runs scored in 353 plate appearances […]

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Iffy For Wednesday's Action

Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins missed the morning skate with an illness and might not be available to play Wednesday against Boston. Nugent-Hopkins' absence would leave the Oilers without their fourth-highest scoring forward. The 30-year-old has tallied 15 goals and 49 points in 52 games. Following a line shake-up, Warren Foegele and Ryan McLeod received […]

Isaiah Stewart Questionable For Thursday

Detroit Pistons big man Isaiah Stewart (ankle) is currently listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Indiana Pacers. The 22-year-old has been sidelined for the past eight games due to an ankle injury and remains uncertain for the first game after the break. Initially expected to return for the stretch run, the team may […]

Rangers Could Carry Three Catchers On Opening Day Roster

The Texas Rangers are considering carrying three catchers on their Opening Day roster this year, according to manager Bruce Bochy. It could be one of their last roster decisions of spring training. Jonah Heim is the club's clear starting backstop, with Andrew Knizner the favorite to serve as his backup. The Rangers are very mindful […]

Jonah Heim Won't Make Spring Debut Until Feb. 28

Texas Rangers catcher Jonah Heim won't make his first Cactus League start until Feb. 28. Heim isn't injured, but the Rangers are giving him extra recovery time this spring after a long season in 2023 that culminated in the franchise's first-ever World Series championship. There's no need for the Rangers to rush Heim into Cactus […]

Jalen Smith Might Return Against Detroit

Indiana Pacers forward Jalen Smith (back) is questionable for Thursday's game against the visiting Pistons. The 23-year-old missed the Pacers' three games entering the All-Star break because of back spasms, so hopefully, the extra time off allowed him time to get things right. Smith has averaged 10.8 points and 5.6 rebounds this season, so he's […]

Willson Contreras Takes Live Batting Practice Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras (wrist) was scheduled to take live batting practice at spring training on Wednesday. It's a notable development since Contreras ended last year on the sidelines due to tendinitis in his left wrist. The 31-year-old veteran backstop avoided surgery in the offseason and appears to be fully healthy as he […]

LeBron James Excused From Practice Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) was absent from practice on Wednesday and is expected to join the team in San Francisco for their game against the Warriors on Thursday. The 39-year-old played only 10 minutes in the All-Star game on Sunday and is currently undergoing treatment on his left ankle, which might potentially […]