Jazz Exercise Team Option On Walker Kessler
The Utah Jazz have picked up their team option on Walker Kessler's contract, tying him up for an additional year. The seven-footer is set to enter his sophomore campaign in 2023-24. After arriving in the trade that sent Rudy Gobert to Minnesota, Kessler had a very productive debut year in the NBA, which included a […]
Brandon Clarke Remains Without Timetable
Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Brandon Clarke (Achilles) will start the season without a timetable for his return. The 27-year-old tore his left Achilles in March and underwent a second procedure in the offseason. Clarke made the All-Rookie First Team in 2020 and has been a big contributor off the bench for the Grizzlies. He averaged 10.0 […]
Montrezl Harrell Waived By 76ers
Former Sixth Man of the Year Montrezl Harrell (knee) has been waived by the Philadelphia 76ers ahead of the 2023-24 NBA season. Harrell is recovering from a right knee injury and wouldn't have been available to play anyway, and the team has cut him loose due to a roster crunch. Harrell is expected to be […]
Philipp Kurashev Ready For Season Debut
Chicago Blackhawks forward Philipp Kurashev (wrist) hopes to make his season debut Tuesday against Boston. He's been unavailable for the first six games due to a left wrist injury suffered in preseason. Kurashev had a career-high 25 points (nine goals, 16 assists) in 70 outings last season, and he should add a little bit of […]
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 10/24/23 (Premium Content)
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! After some back and forth throughout the series, the Arizona Diamondbacks and Philadelphia Phillies finish with a Game 7 to decide who will advance to the World Series. One of these sides will face the Texas Rangers, who blew out the […]
Dusty Baker Done In Houston?
Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker has expressed to multiple people inside and outside of the organization that 2023 will be his final season as manager, according to sources briefed on the matter. The Astros season came to an end with an 11-4 Game 7 loss to the Texas Rangers in the American League Championship Series […]
Onyeka Okongwu Gets Four-Year Extension
Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu has agreed to a lengthy extension with the organization on Monday. The two sides have agreed to a four-year, $62 million extension. This goes to show how much the Hawks value their former sixth overall pick from the 2020 draft. The expectation is that Okongwu will eventually take over as […]
Patrik Laine Placed On Injured Reserve
Columbus Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine (upper body) has been placed on Injured Reserve. The move is retroactive to Oct. 20, meaning he will be ineligible for at least two games -- Tuesday's encounter with the Ducks and Thursday's matchup versus Montreal. Laine was injured last Friday on a high hit by Calgary defenseman Rasmus […]
Mitch Garver Collects Three Hits, Homers In Win Over Astros
Texas Rangers catcher Mitch Garver came to play in the Game 6 win over the Houston Astros on Sunday night in the American League Championship Series, going 3-for-4 with a home run, a double, two RBI and two runs scored while serving as the designated hitter to help Texas force a decisive Game 7 in […]
Stephen Vogt A Serious Candidate For Guardians Managerial Position
Long-time big-league catcher Stephen Vogt has emerged as a serious candidate for the Cleveland Guardians managerial vacancy, according to sources. The Guardians are looking for a new manager this offseason following the retirement of Terry Francona. The 38-year-old Vogt is currently an assistant coach for the Seattle Mariners and previously interviewed for the managerial vacancy […]
2023-2024 Season-Long Prize Picks: NBA Player Props
In the world of season-long NBA props, there are many options. I like to keep it simple because I will be targeting plays daily. Instead of hitting all of the averages, I like to take shots on outcomes. The season is long, and there are so many things that can happen between games 1 and […]
Rick Bowness Takes Leave Following Wife's Illness
Winnipeg Jets head coach Rick Bowness is on leave from the club after his wife, Judy, suffered a seizure on Sunday. The length of the club's bench boss' absence is yet to be determined but Scott Arneil, the former head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets while also holding roles with the Sabres, Rangers, and […]
DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (10/24/23): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups
Tomorrow we embark on yet another NBA season and as someone who covers the NBA from a fantasy/DFS/betting perspective for nearly six straight months, I could not be more excited to start this grind! As usual, we get a two-game slate on opening night with the defending champion Nuggets hosting the Lakers and the Warriors […]
Zach Collins Signs Extension With Spurs
San Antonio Spurs center Zach Collins reportedly agreed to a two-year contract extension worth $35 million, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The former 10th overall pick in the 2017 NBA draft was reported to be a starter for this team despite them drafting Victor Wembanyama, and this extension is further evidence that they believe […]
Nuggets, Zeke Nnaji Agree To Contract Extension
Denver Nuggets forward Zeke Nnaji was entering the final year of his rookie contract this season, which was a team option worth $4.3 million. According to Nuggets Reporter Katy Winge, the team agreed on a multi-year contract extension with the 22-year-old power forward on Sunday. The details of the deal haven't emerged just yet, but […]
Karl-Anthony Towns Says He's Good To Go For Season Opener
Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns wasn't available in the team's preseason finale due to right knee soreness, but it doesn't seem to be much of an issue. Towns said on Sunday that he'll be good to go for the team's season opener against Toronto on Wednesday. The Timberwolves have looked like a refreshed and re-focused […]
Matthew Poitras Scores First Career Goals
Boston Bruins center Matthew Poitras had a memorable outing against Anaheim on Sunday, finishing a 3-1 victory with his first career goals. The 19-year-old helped the Bruins turn a loss into a win in the third period, scoring two goals after Mason McTavish had given the hosts the lead five minutes into the final frame. […]
Leo Carlsson Won't Play In Every Game During First Half Of Season
Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson was a healthy scratch for Sunday's matchup against the Bruins, and this won't be his last visit to the press box during his rookie campaign. Ducks general manager Pat Verbeek wants to ease Carlsson into action, and the team doesn't plan to use him in every game during the first […]
Connor McDavid Ruled Out For 1-2 Weeks
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (upper body) has been ruled out for 1-2 weeks. He missed the end of Saturday's matchup against the Jets with an upper-body injury, and Edmonton likely has to be at least three games without him. Losing a three-time league MVP is a major blow for any team, but luckily for […]
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 10/23/23 (Premium Content)
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Monday, RotoBallers! Today is the final two-game slate of the 2023 MLB DFS season. One of Texas or Houston will advance to the World Series tonight after their Game 7 showdown. Meanwhile, Philadelphia tries to keep its undefeated home record intact and make […]
Draymond Green Progressing To 5-On-5 Work
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (ankle) is making progress on his return from a sprained left ankle. According to Anthony Slater of The Athletic, Green has moved up to 5-on-5 work at practice, but there still isn't any word on his status for the team's season opener against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday. The […]
Steven Adams Will Undergo Season-Ending Knee Surgery
Memphis Grizzlies center Steven Adams (knee) was originally cleared from this knee injury that kept him out of half of last season, this year's training camp, and preseason. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the big man is opting for the season-ending surgery because the "non-operative rehabilitation did not resolve ongoing knee instability." In the […]
Bob Melvin Granted Permission To Interview With Giants
San Diego Padres manager Bob Melvin has received permission to interview with the San Francisco Giants for their managerial position. The Giants have an opening after the loss of Gabe Kapler, and they turn to an intradivisional rival as they look for a replacement. Melvin has emerged as a leading candidate for the position. A.J. […]
Mikael Granlund Traveling With The Team
San Jose Sharks forward Mikael Granlund (lower body) has joined the team for its current five-game road trip. He was injured in San Jose's season opener on Oct. 12, and Sharks head coach David Quinn labeled Granlund as week-to-week. It's still unclear when the Finnish forward will be able to return to action, but the […]
Nico Hischier Expected To Practice On Monday
New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier (upper body) appears to have avoided serious injury in Friday's clash with the Islanders. Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman has reported that Hischier will be good to go for Monday's practice. It's been a rocky ride for Hischier so far this season, as he has gone without a point in all […]
Wyatt Johnston Bags Three Points In Win Over Philadelphia
Dallas Stars center Wyatt Johnston was at his best against Philadelphia on Saturday, contributing a goal and two assists in a 5-4 overtime win. The Stars blew a two-goal lead in spectacular fashion in the third period by giving up a pair of short-handed goals, but the team still grabbed two points when Johnston set […]
Connor McDavid Injured In Saturday's Loss
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid suffered an undisclosed injury in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Jets. He had assists on both Edmonton goals but missed the final 4:20 of the third period and overtime. Oilers head coach Jay Woodcroft said postgame that it looked like a muscular injury to him. The ailment doesn't appear […]
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 10/22/23
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to our daily MLB DFS picks and recommendations! Whether you're a seasoned veteran or new to the game, I'm here to provide the insights and recommendations you need to gain a competitive edge and maximize your winnings. Each day, I'll share my top […]
Fantasy Basketball Breakouts, Busts, And Locks: Oklahoma City Thunder 2023-2024 Outlook
The NBA season is right on the horizon, so now we should start analyzing certain teams and what you can expect from their players heading into the season. Today, I’ll be talking about the Oklahoma City Thunder and giving their lock, bust, and breakout fantasy player heading into the 2023-24 season. The OKC Thunder finished […]
Fantasy Basketball Breakouts, Busts, And Locks: Minnesota Timberwolves 2023-2024 Outlook
With the NBA season right around the corner, it’s time to start breaking down NBA teams and determining what you should expect from individual players on the team this year. Today, I’ll be breaking down the Minnesota Timberwolves and giving their lock, bust, and breakout fantasy player heading into the 2023-24 season. The Minnesota Timberwolves […]