Kelly Olynyk Caps Off Season With Hot Shooting
Utah Jazz forward/center Kelly Olynyk missed only four of 13 shots en route to 23 points in Sunday's 128-117 loss to the Lakers. He was 3-for-4 with the three-ball and made both of his attempts at the charity stripe. In the final game of his 10th NBA season, Olynyk also registered five rebounds, four assists […]
Jabari Smith Jr. Finishes Rookie Campaign With Good Outing
Houston Rockets forward/center Jabari Smith Jr. completed his first year in the NBA with a team-high 20 points in Sunday's 114-109 win over Washington. He pulled down five rebounds and swatted away one shot, while shooting 6-for-11 from the field, including 1-for-3 from deep, and 7-for-8 at the foul line. The third pick of last […]
Jalen Duren Gobbles Up 18 Rebounds Sunday
Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren might have reminded some of the fans of the days when Dennis Rodman was still around Sunday, bagging a game-high 18 rebounds in a 103-81 loss to the Bulls. Duren added one block to his tally, but it was truly a mixed performance from him, as the 19-year-old managed to […]
Mark Williams Wraps Up Season With A Double-Double
Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams completed his rookie campaign with a nice 22-point, 10-rebound double-double Sunday versus Cleveland. He was near-perfect from the field with a 9-for-10 effort and helped the team to end a disappointing campaign on a high note, with the Hornets stinging the home team with a 106-95 victory. In 30 minutes […]
Joel Farabee Notches Two Points Against Bruins
Philadelphia Flyers forward Joel Farabee recorded his seventh multi-point outing of the season Sunday, finishing a 5-3 loss to Boston with a goal and an assist. He had his 14th goal of the season in the second period and added his 24th assist in the third. It's been a rough campaign for every Flyer not […]
Trevor Zegras Sets New Career High With 62 Points
Anaheim Ducks forward Trevor Zegras got to celebrate a new career high in points Sunday, logging his 62nd point of the campaign in a 5-4 overtime loss to Colorado. He set his new record with an even-strength assist on Anaheim's first goal. Zegras is on 22 goals and 40 assists through 79 games. The 22-year-old […]
Mikko Rantanen Totals Four Points Sunday
Colorado Avalanche forward Mikko Rantanen continued his phenomenal end-of-the-season form with another four-point performance Sunday against the Ducks. He had two goals and two assists to register his third four-point effort in five games. Three of Rantanen's points came on the power play when Colorado turned a 4-2 deficit into a 5-4 overtime win. Rantanen […]
Nathan MacKinnon Records Three Points Sunday
Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon netted two goals and added an assist Sunday. Both of MacKinnon's markers came on the power play against Anaheim. The centerman has been hot, recording seven goals and four helpers in the last five games. MacKinnon is having another phenomenal season scoring 39 goals and logging 68 assists in 68 […]
Karl-Anthony Towns Sinks The Pelicans On Sunday
Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns helped dismantle the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday and keep the team at the eighth seed in the West. The 27-year-old superstar finished the contest with 30 points, eight rebounds, two assists, and one block while shooting 10-for-19 from the floor and 5-for-8 from three. Towns had to shake off […]
Stephen Silas Expected To Be Out As Rockets Head Coach
Houston Rockets head coach Stephen Silas is expected to be let go once the dust settles from the regular season according to The Athletic's Shams Charania. In his three seasons with Houston, he accumulated a record of 59-177 as he only guided the team to a four-win increase since his first year. He wasn't dealt […]
Dwane Casey Steps Down As Pistons Head Coach
Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey announced after the team's final game that he's out as the team's coach and will move to a front office role instead. He'll assist the team in their search for the next head coach, as reported by The Athletic's Shams Charania. Charles Lee from the Bucks and former Celtics […]
Rudy Gobert Sent Home On Sunday
Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert didn't return to Sunday's meeting with the New Orleans Pelicans after punching teammate Kyle Anderson during a huddle. It's unknown how the team will address the situation. The league may also impose a punishment. As a result, Gobert may not be in the lineup on Tuesday for the play-in matchup […]
Casey Mittelstadt Enjoying A Hot Finish To The Season
Buffalo Sabres center Casey Mittelstadt logged two more points in Saturday's 4-3 win over Carolina to continue his red-hot finish to the regular season. The 24-year-old struck a pair of goals against the Hurricanes, reaching 10 points in his last seven appearances. Mittelstadt has tallied seven points in the last four games alone. He's benefited […]
Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 3
Welcome to Week 3 and our fantasy baseball waiver wire hitters. We'll be doing this roundup of points leagues every week here at RotoBaller, with waiver wire targets being evaluated in terms of the different scoring systems of ESPN, Yahoo!, CBS, and Fantrax. Player values can vary wildly from platform to platform, so we'll make […]
Francisco Alvarez Making Season Debut Sunday
New York Mets catching prospect Francisco Alvarez is making his 2023 season debut on Sunday against the Miami Marlins and left-hander Braxton Garrett. Alvarez will be behind the plate and is hitting eighth in the batting order. The Mets recalled their top prospect, per MLB Pipeline, from Triple-A Syracuse on Friday when Omar Narvaez (calf) […]
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/9/23
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/9/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We're rolling into the second weekend of the MLB season with an early main slate on both sites. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or new to the game, I'm here to help you gain a […]
DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (4/9/23): NBA DFS Lineups
This is the last day of regular season in the NBA, which means most teams on the slate don't have anything important to play for. Identifying the teams that are playing to improve their seeding is a huge key because they are the ones who we can count on their starters and rotation players to […]
Top Hitter Streamers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 3
Can you believe it RotoBallers? Week 3 of the MLB season is already here. We are looking at the top hitter streamers and starts for fantasy baseball Week 3 - April 10 through April 16. For those new to this series, each week our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups column will identify hitters with good […]
Auston Matthews Picks Up Four Points Against Montreal
Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews registered his 12th career four-point game on Saturday, hitting his 39th goal of the season and adding three assists in a 7-1 victory over the Canadiens. Two of his assists came in power-play situations. With three games to go, Matthews needs to get just one more goal to join […]
Sidney Crosby Reaches 1,500 Career Points
Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby reached another special landmark in his illustrious career on Saturday, becoming the 15th player in NHL history with 1,500 points. He did it with a three-point performance in a 5-1 win over Detroit, scoring twice and handing out one assist. By doing it in his 1,188th game, Crosby became the […]
Connor McDavid Hits 150-Point Mark
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid became only the sixth NHL player ever to record 150 points in a single season when he had two goals and an assist in Saturday's 6-1 win over San Jose. He's the first player to hit the landmark since Mario Lemieux in 1995-96. Lemieux and Wayne Gretzky are the only […]
Adam Henrique Scores Twice In Ducks Win
Anaheim Ducks forward Adam Henrique netted two goals in a 5-4 overtime victory to top the Arizona Coyotes Saturday. Henrique has only played two games since late February. However, when he's been healthy, the centerman has had a decent season logging 21 goals and 15 assists in 59 contests. Since coming back, he has had […]
Travis d'Arnaud Placed On Concussion IL
Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud (head) was placed on the seven-day concussion injured list. The 34-year-old exited Saturday's meeting with the Padres after a collision at home plate. It's a tough blow for the Braves, considering d'Arnaud has played well this season, posting a .355/.355/.452 slash line with 11 hits and five RBI (31 plate […]
DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/9/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups
It's Easter Sunday RotoBallers! I'm excited to be covering another fun DFS slate. The last MLB season was good to me, so I'm looking to build off that momentum and hit the ground running early in 2023. Let's break down my favorite plays from today's slate! We have some really interesting matchups today. The pitching […]
Clint Capela Sidelined On Sunday
Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (calf) won't play on Sunday against Boston. The Hawks are focused on the play-in, so the big man will sit this one out. Onyeka Okongwu is expected to enter the starting lineup. He's averaged 10.3 points, 9.2 boards, 2.1 blocks, and 1.0 steals in 17 starts this season, so he'll […]
Travis d'Arnaud Exits Saturday's Game Early
Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud (undisclosed) exited Saturday's game with a potential injury. The Braves have yet to provide an update, and more information will be available once he completes all medical evaluations. The 34-year-old was involved in multiple collisions at home plate and was replaced by Sean Murphy. d'Arnaud has had multiple concussions during […]
Wendell Carter Jr. Upgraded To Questionable
Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (hip) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Miami Heat. He was originally listed as out on the injury report, but that appears to have changed. Bol Bol and Goga Bitadze have been starting in place of Carter over the last two games. Obviously, they'd take a […]
Steven Adams Unlikely To Play In Postseason
Memphis Grizzlies center Steven Adams (knee) is unlikely to play in the upcoming postseason. The big man has been sidelined since January due to a sprained PCL in his right knee. He underwent a stem cell injection in early March to aid in the recovery process, but it appears Adams won't be available for the […]
Jarrett Allen Questionable For Sunday
Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (groin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. The Cavs have already ruled out most of their starters considering they already know their playoff opponent. That being said, it wouldn't be surprising to see them give Allen the night off to rest. It's likely that Robin […]
Calle Jarnkrok Unavailable Saturday
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Calle Jarnkrok is considered day-to-day with an undisclosed injury and won't play Saturday against Montreal. The 31-year-old comes out of the lineup after going scoreless in seven of the last nine games. He's not had a great time in recent weeks, but Jarnkrok has been a good pickup for the Maple […]