Kevin Love Available For Monday

Miami Heat forward/center Kevin Love (shoulder) has been listed as available for Monday's matchup against the Lakers. The veteran has been having trouble with his left shoulder but is good to go, although Love was also listed as available for the last game against Washington and didn't play. Overall, Love has featured just once in […]

Bam Adebayo Available To Play Against Lakers

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (hip) continues to deal with a left hip contusion but he was listed as available for Monday's contest against the Los Angeles Lakers. The star big man has only missed one game due to this lingering hip issue and has posted averages of 21.4 points, 7.2 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and […]

Jaxson Hayes May Miss Monday's Game

Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes (ankle) is currently listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Miami Heat with a left ankle sprain. The 23-year-old big man saw some more action over the last couple of games while the team dealt with some injury problems on the roster. Even then, he only saw 13 […]

Daniel Gafford Uncertain For Monday Night

Washington Wizards center Daniel Gafford has been a mainstay on the injury report in the early goings of this season. He had to miss two games already and only played 19 minutes in the team's last game due to foul trouble. Gafford has officially been listed as questionable for their game against the 76ers on […]

Ben Simmons Off The Injury Report

Brooklyn Nets utility man Ben Simmons (back) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Monday's matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. The 2016 No. 1 overall pick had nine boards, eight points, and six assists in 33 minutes on Friday night versus the Chicago Bulls. However, considering he had back surgery in the offseason, he […]

Jack Hughes Listed As Week-To-Week

New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes (upper body) is considered week-to-week. He was injured Friday in a contest against St. Louis and has left the team ahead of the final two stops of a four-game road trip. Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported on Saturday that Hughes avoided a major injury, but he'll still be out for […]

Precious Achiuwa To Miss Another Game On Sunday

Toronto Raptors forward/center Precious Achiuwa (groin) won't play in Sunday's matchup with the San Antonio Spurs. The 24-year-old has played just three games this season. However, he's battling a groin issue, so his next chance to return will be on Wednesday in Dallas. In the meantime, Chris Boucher, averaging 6.2 points and 5.2 rebounds, should […]

Jordan Kyrou Ends Scoring Slump With Three-Point Outing

St. Louis Blues forward Jordan Kyrou posted a goal and two assists as the team defeated Montreal 6-3 on Saturday. Kyrou ended a four-game scoring slump in style, opening the scoring in the second minute of the game and setting up his linemates Brandon Saad and Brayden Schenn for a couple of goals. The puck […]

Auston Matthews Scores Third Hat Trick Of The Season

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews potted his third hat trick of the season Saturday against Buffalo. He kept the team in the game until Alex Tuch tilted things in the Sabres' favor 6-4 with a couple of late goals. Having notched his 10th career hat trick, Matthews is now tied for the fourth most […]

Wendell Carter Jr. Out At Least Three Weeks

Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (hand) is set to undergo surgery and miss at least three weeks of action. The big man suffered a fractured third metacarpal in his left hand during Thursday's game. The Magic started Goga Bitadze in Carter's place during Saturday's game. He could be a viable streaming option if the […]

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 […]