Max Stassi Traded To White Sox

The Atlanta Braves have agreed to trade catcher Max Stassi to the Chicago White Sox. Stassi is on the move again after being acquired by Atlanta earlier in the week. In exchange, the Braves will receive a player to be named later. It sounds like the Braves are going to cover a majority of the […]

Dylan Larkin Reportedly Clears All Scans

According to ESPN's Kevin Weekes, all scans on Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin have come back clear after he was injured in Saturday's matchup against Ottawa. Larkin was knocked unconscious in an incident involving two Senators players. He lay motionless on the ice for a while before being helped to the locker room by […]

Marlins Acquire Christian Bethancourt

The Cleveland Guardians have agreed on a trade to send catcher Christian Bethancourt to the Miami Marlins. It's being reported that the Guardians will get cash considerations in exchange for Bethancourt. That's not too bad, considering the Guardians picked up Bethancourt off waivers last month. However, they no longer needed his services after signing catcher […]

Austin Hedges Signs With Guardians

The Cleveland Guardians have reportedly signed free-agent catcher Austin Hedges. The deal is a one-year contract for $4 million for the upcoming 2024 season. The expectation is that Hedges is going to be the backup to Bo Naylor. Hedges is a solid defensive catcher, but his skills with the bat are not desirable. He slashed […]

Haywood Highsmith Won't Play Against Charlotte

Miami Heat forward/center Haywood Highsmith (back) remains out for Monday's meeting with the Hornets in Charlotte. He's battling a back issue, so he'll now miss his third straight game. It's a tough blow for the Heat, considering the team has been without Bam Adebayo (hip), meaning the club lacks size underneath the basket. That said, […]

Bam Adebayo Out Again On Monday

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (hip) was ruled out ahead of Monday's game in Charlotte. The 26-year-old has battled a hip contusion for a few weeks, although things must have gotten worse along the way, considering he'll now miss his fourth straight contest. That said, Adebayo has averaged a career-high 22.3 points, adding 9.9 rebounds, […]

Mitchell Robinson Needs "Additional Testing"

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (ankle) may not play in Monday's meeting with the Toronto Raptors. Per Fred Katz of The Athletic, the 25-year-old will require "additional testing" on the ankle he injured in Friday's loss to the Boston Celtics. At this point, fantasy managers are used to this sort of thing from the […]

The Cut List - Who To Drop for Fantasy Basketball Week 7

Welcome back, Rotoballers! We've finally seen the conclusion of the first-ever in-season tournament and the NBA schedule should be returning to some sort of normalcy. We're entering the phase of the regular season where the All-Star game gets some buzz and teams' playoff hopes start to take shape or dwindle. Speaking of dwindling playoff hopes, […]

Nico Hischier Scores Twice In Victory

New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier scored two goals in Saturday's 4-2 victory against the Flames. The 24-year-old extended his point streak to three consecutive games, while picking up at least one point in six of the past seven games. Hischier has been limited to only 14 games due to an upper-body injury in the […]

Ben Simmons Advances To Next Step In Rehab Process

According to the New York Post's Brian Lewis, Brooklyn Nets utility man Ben Simmons (back) has advanced to the next stage in his rehab process. The former Philadelphia 76er has battled a back injury, keeping him out of the lineup for over a month. Fortunately, his recent epidural procedure yielded positive results, so he's moving […]

Anthony Davis To Play On Saturday

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (groin, hip) is available for Saturday's game against the Indiana Pacers. As expected, Davis will play after being considered as probable heading into this game. The oft-injured big man seems to carry an injury tag into just about every game now. Fantasy managers shouldn't be concerned about Davis being […]

Boone Jenner Expected To Miss Six Weeks

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Boone Jenner will be out for six weeks with a fractured jaw, the team announced on Saturday. Jenner sustained the injury in Friday's battle with the Blues when a puck hit him in the face. The 30-year-old has had a decent campaign on a struggling team, having posted a team-high 13 […]

Ryan Donato Unavailable On Saturday

Chicago Blackhawks forward Ryan Donato will miss Saturday's contest against St. Louis due to an illness. Reese Johnson will be replacing him in the lineup. Donato had some early success in Chicago as Connor Bedard's partner on the first line, but he's gone scoreless in 11 of his last 13 appearances. The 27-year-old has struggled […]

Pavel Zacha Exits With Injury Saturday

Boston Bruins center Pavel Zacha suffered an upper-body injury in Saturday's matchup against Arizona. He left the game after taking only eight shifts and logging 6:42 of ice time. Zacha has worked well as the top-line center this season, grabbing 19 points (eight goals, 11 assists) in 26 games. He's played in every game so […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (12/9/23): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

The first annual NBA In-Season Tournament will be reaching its conclusion on Saturday night, meaning we have a single-game slate between the Pacers and Lakers to break down. The Pacers impressively took down the Celtics and Bucks in the bracket after going 4-0 in their group against the Cavaliers, 76ers, Hawks, and Pistons. The Lakers […]

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Delivers Four Assists In Friday's Win

Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins had a spectacular four-assist game in Friday's 4-3 victory over the Wild. Two of his helpers came in power-play situations, and three of them were primary assists. Nugent-Hopkins rarely gets a mention, with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl grabbing the spotlight, but he's in the midst of another highly productive […]

Boone Jenner Exits Friday's Game After Taking Puck To Face

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Boone Jenner was limited to 12:16 of ice time against St. Louis on Friday, exiting the game early after getting struck in the face by a puck. Jenner has been Columbus' leading goal-scorer this season, having lit the lamp 13 times, and he's also been the team's top-scoring forward with 18 […]

Marvin Bagley III Forced To Exit Early With Back Spasms

Detroit Pistons forward/center Marvin Bagley III left Friday's loss to Orlando early due to back spasms. He settled for nine points and five rebounds in 23 minutes of action. Bagley III logged his seventh start of the campaign as Jalen Duren's (ankle) replacement, and he's posted some solid numbers in a larger role. However, it […]

David Fletcher, Max Stassi Headed To Atlanta

Infielder David Fletcher and catcher Max Stassi are on the move from the Los Angeles Angels to the Atlanta Braves. Fletcher is a 29-year-old utility man who provided a 0.1 WAR in 89 games last season. Stassi is 32 years old and hit .180 in 2022. He did not play in 2023 due to a […]

Kelly Olynyk Expected To Return On Friday

Utah Jazz center/forward Kelly Olynyk (shoulder) has missed the last two games with a right shoulder strain but he is now listed as probable on Friday night. Getting Olynyk back in the lineup is great timing for the Jazz as Lauri Markkanen (hamstring) will be forced to miss yet another game. Olynyk probably won't enter […]

NBA DFS Prop Picks for PrizePicks: Friday, December 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, […]

Evan Mobley Uncertain To Play Against Heat

Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Evan Mobley (knee) is currently dealing with some left knee soreness and has been listed as questionable for the Friday night contest against the Miami Heat. Mobley has been a key piece of the team's "big three" and has shown even more consistency this season as he averages a double-double so far. […]

Daniel Gafford Tagged As Questionable On Friday

Washington Wizards center Daniel Gafford (ankle) has been listed as questionable for the Friday night contest against the Brooklyn Nets. The big man was able to play a full game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday before fouling out, and he was listed as questionable before that game as well. Fantasy managers will want to […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (12/8/23): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

The NBA closes out the week with a packed 13-game slate Friday. With 26 teams in action, we have a ton of options to wade through in DFS. While that can be a daunting task, we’re here to help narrow down the options. First, we need to look at the injuries. Some players who have […]

Deandre Ayton Unlikely To Suit Up Friday

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (knee) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. Ayton was unable to play on Wednesday due to right knee soreness. It appears the Blazers are going to hold him out for at least one more game. If he sits, Doup Reath is expected to remain […]

Jalen Duren Will Miss Next Two Weeks

Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (ankle) is expected to be sidelined for the next two weeks. The big man has been dealing with ankle issues throughout the season. Duren was able to play 30 minutes during Wednesday's contest. However, it appears the 20-year-old suffered a left ankle sprain during that game. His absence is going […]

RIVAL Fantasy NBA DFS Picks - Fantasy Bingo for 12/7

Happy Thursday, RotoBallers, and welcome back to our new series covering RIVAL Fantasy Bingo picks for the NBA season! We will be covering how to play and the strategies to win. Fantasy Bingo is a spin on the classic game Bingo but the goal is to match achievements, not numbers. You will build a DFS […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (12/7/23): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

It's Thursday, RotoBallers, and we've got a small, two-game slate tonight, but not just any two-game slate: the semifinals of the NBA's inaugural in-season tournament, featuring the Milwaukee Bucks vs. Indiana Pacers and Los Angeles Lakers vs. New Orleans Pelicans. The Bucks/Pacers game has the highest total with an over/under of 255.5 (as of 9:30 […]

Evgeny Kuznetsov Expected To Return To Lineup Thursday

Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov is expected to re-enter the lineup on Thursday against Dallas. Following a string of lackluster performances, he was scratched for Monday's meeting with Arizona. The Russian centerman has contributed only four goals and five assists in 19 appearances this season, and he's currently averaging 0.47 points per game, which is […]

Evan Rodrigues Matches Career High With Four Points

Florida Panthers forward Evan Rodrigues starred against Dallas on Wednesday, matching his career high in scoring with four points in a 5-4 win. He produced a pair of goals and had two assists, with half of his points coming in the third period when the game was tied at three. Rodrigues has produced some special […]