Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray Active For Saturday

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (back) and guard Jamal Murray (quad) are both active for the upcoming matchup against the Chicago Bulls on Saturday. This was expected as both players were listed as probable on the injury report. There was a chance they'd sit because this game is the second leg of a back-to-back set. […]

Christian Bethancourt Placed On Outright Waivers

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Christian Bethancourt has been sent outright to Triple-A. Chances are Bethancourt will be unclaimed off waivers and wind up selecting free agency. Bethancourt started 89 games but eventually lost the starting job to Rene Pinto. He produced a .635 OPS on the season. Infielder Tristan Gray and outfielder Raimel Tapia were […]

Ridly Greig "Won't Play Anytime Soon"

Ottawa Senators center Ridly Greig (lower body) isn't expected to play "anytime soon." He was injured on Thursday against the Kings, leaving Ottawa without another big contributor after the team lost multiple defensemen from its lineup. Greig has had an impressive start to the season as the third-line center, notching seven points (two goals, five […]

Christian Dvorak Makes Season Debut Saturday

Montreal Canadiens center Christian Dvorak (knee) will be in the lineup for the first time this season when the team faces St. Louis on Saturday night. He's been recovering from knee surgery and is finally good to go. Dvorak's last NHL appearance came on March 7. The 27-year-old finished last term with 10 goals and […]

Jalen Smith Questionable On Saturday Night

Indiana Pacers center Jalen Smith (knee) is questionable ahead of Saturday's showdown with the Hornets. The 23-year-old has logged 16.5 minutes behind Myles Turner this season, averaging 11.8 points and 5.3 rebounds. However, he's battling a knee sprain, so the team may keep him off the floor on Saturday, the second of back-to-back contests. If […]

Ben Simmons Resting On Saturday

Brooklyn Nets utility man Ben Simmons (back) won't suit up for Saturday's matchup against the Boston Celtics. The 27-year-old has had a quality season, averaging 10.0 rebounds, 7.4 points, 7.2 assists, and 1.0 blocks. However, the Nets will play the second of consecutive outings on Saturday, so Simmons will get the night off to rest. […]

Nicolas Claxton Still Out Against Boston

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (ankle) won't play on Saturday against the Celtics. The 24-year-old appears to be nearing a return, so fantasy managers may see him back in the lineup soon, possibly as early as Monday's showdown with the Milwaukee Bucks. But in the meantime, Ben Simmons (rest) will get the night off, meaning […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (11/4/23): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

The In-Season Tournament continues on Saturday, with one solo afternoon game and seven games set to be played tonight on the main slate. The Hornets-Pacers game should be a gold mine for fantasy as it holds the highest implied total, fastest projected pace, and the two most fantasy-friendly defenses. The Celtics-Nets showdown should also be […]

Kevin Hayes Tallies Three Points Versus New Jersey

St. Louis Blues center Kevin Hayes had a very productive outing against New Jersey on Friday, completing a 4-1 win with two goals and one assist. Entering the action, Hayes had totaled only two points in eight appearances as the Blues have struggled in front of goal, but he hit his first goal of the […]

Jack Hughes Exits With Upper-Body Injury

New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes sustained an upper-body injury in Friday's 4-1 defeat against St. Louis. He exited the game after crashing awkwardly into the boards. Hughes, who is the early-season leader in the NHL in assists (15) and points (20), logged just 3:55 of ice time in the contest. It's been reported it […]

Nikola Jokic Misses 30-Point Triple-Double By One Assist

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic opened the in-season tournament with a near 30-point triple-double on Friday, posting 33 points, 14 rebounds, and nine assists in a 125-114 victory over Dallas. He missed just two of his 16 efforts from the field and already had 20 points by halftime. Jokic added one steal and one block […]

Jaren Jackson Jr. Stuffs Stat Sheet Friday Night

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr. put in a superb all-around performance in Friday's 115-113 overtime loss against Portland. He recorded 30 points on 11-for-17 shooting, posted his first double-double of the season by grabbing 10 rebounds, and capped off his line with three assists, one steal, and three blocks. Half of Jackson Jr.'s points […]

The Cut List - Who To Drop for Fantasy Basketball Week 2

What's up, Rotoballers! Here we are, already in the second week of the NBA season and the brand new in-season tournament kicked off with new courts, city edition jerseys, and confusing details for all of those wanting to understand what's going on. This is the time when having a friend who enjoys soccer could help […]

Nikola Jokic Officially Available On Friday

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (back) is officially active for Friday's in-season tournament showdown with the Mavericks. The multi-time MVP had been riding a probable tag since Thursday night, so his availability isn't a surprise. Of course, Jokic, averaging 26.2 points, 11.8 rebounds, and 7.3 assists, is a must-start fantasy choice in season-long setups. However, […]

Padres To Interview Carlos Mendoza For Managerial Position

The San Diego Padres will interview New York Yankees bench coach Carlos  Mendoza this weekend for their managerial position after they let Bob Melvin walk following the disappointing 2023 campaign. The 43-year-old Mendoza will be the fourth candidate interviewed by the Friars. Internal candidates Mike Shildt and Ryan Flaherty are still considered the favorites, but sources […]

Barclay Goodrow To Miss Saturday's Game For Personal Reasons

New York Rangers forward Barclay Goodrow will be absent from the lineup Saturday against Minnesota. He hasn't traveled to Saint Paul to be with his wife for the birth of their son. The Rangers will mostly miss Goodrow's physical presence and hard-nosed style of play in the contest, as the 30-year-old has recorded 18 hits […]

Jarrett Allen Will Return On Friday

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (ankle) will make his 2023-24 debut on Friday night against the Indiana Pacers. He has been absent the entire season because of a bone bruise, resulting in Evan Mobley sliding over to the five spot. That said, Allen may not see his usual workload, considering it's his first game of […]

Trey Lyles Will Miss The Next Two Games

Sacramento Kings forward Trey Lyles (calf) suffered a calf strain in the preseason and has yet to take the floor this year because of it. The veteran forward will now miss the next two games as the team announced he won't be traveling with the team so that he can continue to get treatment. While […]

Santi Aldama Likely To Miss Another Game On Friday

Memphis Grizzlies forward Santi Aldama (ankle) is considered doubtful to play against the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night to kick off the in-season tournament. Aldama has been dealing with this ankle sprain since the preseason and he has yet to appear in a game this year. If he has to remain on the sidelines, […]

Maxi Kleber Ruled Out On Friday Night

Dallas Mavericks forward Maxi Kleber (toe) was originally listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Denver Nuggets but he has since been ruled out. The big man is dealing with a small toe dislocation and he'll have to miss at least one game. His absence should free up some minutes for both Dereck Lively […]

Daniel Gafford Available On Friday Against Heat

Washington Wizards center Daniel Gafford was forced to miss the last two games due to a left ankle sprain, but he's now listed as available for the team's first in-season tournament game against the Miami Heat. The Wizards have missed an inside presence on both sides of the floor as they've been blown out a […]

Jaylin Williams Upgraded To Available On Friday

Oklahoma City Thunder center/forward Jaylin Williams is now officially available for the team's first in-season tournament game against the Golden State Warriors. The young big man is making his season debut after having to sit out the team's first five games due to a hamstring issue. He'll likely take away some minutes from Ousmane Dieng […]

Sean Couturier Out Friday With Lower-Body Injury

Philadelphia Flyers center Sean Couturier will not play Friday with a lower-body injury suffered Wednesday against the Buffalo Sabres. It is unfortunate news, as the Flyers' number one center was off to a very strong start to his season after missing the last year and a half due to a back injury. The good news […]

Nikola Jokic Probable For Friday

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (back) is considered probable for Friday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. The big man is dealing with lower back pain, but should be able to suit up for this game. This is the first game of a back-to-back set, which means Jokic could play Friday and sit out on Saturday. […]

Wendell Carter Jr. To Miss Significant Time

Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (hand) is out indefinitely after suffering an injury during Thursday's win over the Utah Jazz. The big man suffered a fractured third metacarpal on his left hand during the fourth quarter of this game. The Magic will put together a treatment plan for Carter soon, but fantasy managers should […]

RIVAL Fantasy NBA DFS Picks - Fantasy Bingo for 11/3

Welcome 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 lineup for the weekly games […]

Filip Chytil Injured On Thursday

New York Rangers center Filip Chytil exited Thursday's 2-1 win versus Carolina with an upper-body injury. He was limited to 10:23 of action, finishing the contest with two shots on goal. Chytil has been quiet lately and went pointless for a fourth consecutive game, but he had some fantastic outings earlier in the season and […]

Maxi Kleber Is Uncertain For Friday Night

Dallas Mavericks forward Maxi Kleber (toe) is questionable for Friday night's game against the Denver Nuggets as he's dealing with a right small toe dislocation. Toe and foot injuries can be difficult to judge sometimes because they can flare up with all of the cuts, running, and jumping in basketball. It seems like the team […]

Ridly Greig Expected To Miss Multiple Games

Ottawa Senators center Ridly Greig suffered a lower-body injury Thursday against Los Angeles and is expected to miss "a few games." The team also lost Mark Kastelic (lower body) in the contest, but Greig's absence from the lineup is a significantly bigger blow. The 21-year-old has opened the season in impressive form and boasted seven […]

Bam Adebayo Is Available To Play On Friday

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo is still dealing with a left hip contusion but he's officially listed as available for the team's contest against the Washington Wizards. This is the first game of the in-season tournament for everyone across the league, so it remains to be seen if teams will always make sure their best […]