Anthony Davis Uncertain For Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (groin) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Houston Rockets. The big man is banged up heading into this game after suffering a hip/groin injury during Monday's contest. Davis said that he's going to play, but fantasy managers should wait until the team confirms that. His absence […]

A's Exercise Mark Kotsay's 2025 Option

The Oakland Athletics announced on Tuesday that they exercised manager Mark Kotsay's option for the 2025 season. The move comes after another trying season for the A's in which they went 50-112 in 2023 after going 60-102 in his first season as the skipper in 2022. The 47-year-old former big-league outfielder signed a three-year deal […]

Evgeny Kuznetsov Questionable Wednesday Versus Panthers

Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov is questionable for Wednesday's contest against the Florida Panthers after missing the last two days of practice with an illness. "We'll just have to play it by ear and see where he's at physically," Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery said before adding "So, no determination on tomorrow night." The 31-year-old […]

Sean Couturier To Return To The Lineup Tuesday

Philadelphia Flyers center Sean Couturier (lower body) will return to the lineup on Tuesday when the club takes on the hosting San Jose Sharks. The veteran has missed each of the last two contests after he suffered a lower-body injury against the Buffalo Sabres on Friday, but he returned to practice Monday in San Jose. […]

Ridly Greig, Mark Kastelic Each Out At Least Two More Weeks

Ottawa Senators forwards Ridly Greig (lower body) and Mark Kastelic (ankle) will each miss at least two more weeks of action for the club. Greig left last Thursday's contest against the Los Angeles Kings early after suffering a lower-body injury when he crashed into the boards midway through the first period, while Kastelic also left […]

Fantasy Basketball Rotation Watch: Playing Time Updates for Week 3

Welcome back to Rotation Watch, Rotoballers! In this weekly article, we're all about finding those fantasy basketball game-changers. We'll be keeping a close eye on players who are getting more action on the court because, as savvy fantasy managers, we want our roster stacked with the ones racking up those stats. In the world of […]

Robby Fabbri Ready To Return On Tuesday

Detroit Red Wings forward Robby Fabbri (lower body) is ready for game action again and will rejoin the lineup for Tuesday's battle against the Rangers. He has missed 11 games after scoring on opening night against New Jersey. Fabbri is projected to skate on the third line with Joe Veleno and Daniel Sprong. We've seen […]

Dylan Larkin In Danger Of Missing Tuesday's Contest

Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (upper body) skipped Monday's practice and will be a game-time decision for Tuesday's matchup against the Rangers. Red Wings head coach Derek Lalonde has said Larkin is battling "some bumps and bruises." Larkin has been part of one of the best lines in the league this season, totaling a […]

Bo Horvat Considered Day-To-Day

New York Islanders center Bo Horvat (lower body) is regarded as day-to-day and could miss his first game of the season on Tuesday versus Minnesota. He sat out Monday's practice after getting hurt while blocking a shot in a matchup against Carolina at the weekend. Horvat has been the Islanders' most productive forward with nine […]

Bam Adebayo Stuffs Stat Sheet In Monday's Win

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo was everywhere in Monday's 108-107 win over the Lakers, piling up 22 points, 20 rebounds, 10 assists, two steals, and two blocks. He tallied his sixth career triple-double, and it's the first-ever 20-20-10 game in Heat history. Adebayo, who shot 13-for-23 from the field, showed off his versatility in full […]

Joel Embiid Feasts Against Washington

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid had a monster game against the Washington Wizards on Monday, needing just 31 minutes of action to rack up 48 points, 11 rebounds, and six assists in a blowout win. He added one steal and one block to his tally with 17-for-25 shooting from the field and a 14-for-14 effort […]

Nikola Jokic Posts 108th Career Triple-Double

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic took over sole possession of the fourth spot in the NBA's all-time triple-doubles list with a big effort in Monday's 134-116 win over the Pelicans. He registered his 108th career triple-double with 35 points, 14 rebounds, and 12 assists. Jokic didn't shy away from defensive work either, snagging one steal […]

Jaxson Hayes Not Seriously Hurt

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Jaxson Hayes (ankle) only has a minor injury and should be back in the lineup soon. He missed Monday's 108-107 loss to Miami with a left ankle sprain, but Lakers head coach Darvin Ham said Hayes could've pushed through it if it was later in the year. Hayes' minutes were trending […]

Fantasy Basketball Injury Updates for Week 3 - CJ McCollum, Jamal Murray, Devin Vassell

Welcome back to another season, RotoBallers! It might be early days, but there are still impactful injuries all across the fantasy basketball landscape. I'm here to help you stay up to date on injury news, and how it impacts your teams. I'm writing this on Monday for release Tuesday morning, so any news that drops […]

Auston Matthews Scores Twice In Comeback Victory

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews continued his terrific start to the season as he scored two goals in Monday's 6-5 overtime victory against the Lightning. Matthews was joined on the top line by forwards Mitchell Marner and Matthew Knies, with the lineup change making a difference as the trio of forwards showed great chemistry […]

Anthony Davis Says He'll Play Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (groin) finished with nine points, six rebounds, four assists, and a block during Monday's loss to the Miami Heat. Davis logged only 25 minutes in this one and was held out in the fourth quarter after experiencing groin discomfort in the first half. Fortunately, the 30-year-old said he will […]

Robert Williams III Facing Multiple Surgery Options

Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III (knee) will undergo surgery. Although most are already aware of the impending operation, Shams Charania of The Athletic provided an update on Monday night, reporting that Williams may require season-ending surgery to repair bone and ligament damage in his right kneecap. Alternatively, he could opt for a cleanup […]

Mason Plumlee Won't Return On Monday

Los Angeles Clippers center Mason Plumlee (knee) won't return to Monday's game against the New York Knicks. This doesn't come as a surprise after Plumlee needed to be carried off the court and into the locker room. The team is calling the injury a sprained left knee, which means Plumlee could miss some time from […]

Mason Plumlee Carried To Locker Room

Los Angeles Clippers center Mason Plumlee (knee) suffered what looked to be a significant injury during Monday's game against the New York Knicks. The big man appeared to have hyperextended his knee while attempting to get a loose ball. The veteran center needed to be carried back to the locker room in order to be […]

Matt Chapman Wins Fourth Gold Glove

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Matt Chapman won his fourth career Gold Glove award in 2023, becoming the second third baseman in Blue Jays history to win the honor (Kelly Gruber in 1990). Chapman led all AL third baseman with 12 defensive runs saved, upping his career total to 92. Also winning Gold Gloves in […]

Jalen Duren Out Monday Against Warriors

Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (ankle) has been ruled out of Monday's game against the Warriors, and he was a late addition to the injury report. The 19-year-old previously missed a game last week due to the same ankle injury, suggesting this move may be precautionary. Duren now joins the long list of Pistons players […]

Kristaps Porzingis Will Play Monday

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (eye), previously listed as questionable, is confirmed to play on Monday. The significant offseason addition has been a consistent presence in every game this season and has played a pivotal role in transforming the Celtics' offense. Facing the Timberwolves, who boast both Rudy Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns, will provide a […]

Draymond Green Will Play Monday In Detroit

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (ankle) is set to play on Monday night as the team faces the Detroit Pistons. After missing the first two games of the season, there was uncertainty about the veteran forward's status, primarily because the team was on the second night of a back-to-back on the road. The 33-year-old […]

Daniel Gafford Set To Play Versus 76ers

Washington Wizards center Daniel Gafford (ankle) will be ready to play in Monday's game against the 76ers. The 25-year-old recently returned from a two-game absence but had the lowest minutes total of the season in his comeback. His performance has been somewhat underwhelming at the start of the season, with averages of just 6.7 points, […]

Guardians Claim Christian Bethancourt Off Waivers From Rays

The Cleveland Guardians claimed catcher Christian Bethancourt off waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday. Bo Naylor will be Cleveland's starting catcher moving forward, but Bethancourt represents a decent backup option for Cleveland. The 32-year-old hit just .225 (71-for-315) in 104 games for the Rays in 2023, but he also had a career-high-tying 11 […]

Robert Williams III Will Require Knee Surgery

Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III (knee) will now need right-knee surgery, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The details behind the exact surgery and the timetable for his recovery are still to be determined, but it seems like he'll be missing a significant amount of time. Fantasy managers will want to stay tuned […]

Draymond Green Uncertain To Play Against Pistons

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (ankle) is the only one on the team that made an appearance on the injury report for their Monday night contest against the Detroit Pistons. Green is currently dealing with some left ankle soreness and the Warriors could decide to play it safe since they'll be playing a banged-up […]

Matthew Savoie Called Up By Sabres

The Buffalo Sabres have called up top prospect and forward Matthew Savoie from the American Hockey League's Rochester Americans. The ninth overall pick of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft had a chance to crack Buffalo's opening-night roster but a shoulder injury suffered in a prospect tournament in late September forced him to the minors to […]

Nicklas Backstrom Unlikely To Return This Season

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom is unlikely to return to action this season, according to general manager Brian MacLellan. Backstrom announced he is taking a leave from the team to address ongoing health issues last week. The veteran pivot underwent hip resurfacing surgery in June of 2022 and returned to skate in just 39 games […]

Matt Duchene Will Not Play Monday

Dallas Stars forward Matt Duchene will not be in the Dallas Stars' lineup when the club takes on the visiting Boston Bruins on Monday night. Duchene is listed as day-to-day with an undisclosed injury after leaving Saturday's contest against the Vancouver Canucks early following a second-period hit by Canucks defenseman Ian Cole. After being bought […]