Dereck Lively II Remains Sidelined Monday

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (hip) will continue to sit against the Kings on Monday. Dallas has downgraded Lively II from questionable to out, resulting in the talented big man's third consecutive absence. With the Mavericks thin on the frontcourt, Maxi Kleber started alongside Daniel Gafford on Saturday against Portland. Kleber failed to score […]

Robert Williams III Returns From Three-Game Absence

Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III (ankle) will suit up for Monday's meeting with Philadelphia. He's available again after sitting out three games with an ankle sprain. Williams III will provide backup, along with Donovan Clingan, to starting center Deandre Ayton, who looks to register a third consecutive double-double on Monday. Due to his […]

Brandon Clarke Will Not Play On Tuesday

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Brandon Clarke (calf) has been ruled out for Tuesday's contest against Phoenix. He will miss a second consecutive game due to a right soleus strain. The Grizzlies are carrying a number of injuries and look to be very shorthanded for Tuesday's contest. Jay Huff and Colin Castleton have entered the frontcourt rotation […]

Santi Aldama Will Continue To Sit On Tuesday

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Santi Aldama (ankle) will sit out a third consecutive game on Tuesday against Phoenix. The team considers Aldama week-to-week, so it might take some time before he's back on the court. Zach Edey (concussion) and Brandon Clarke (calf) also won't play on Tuesday, which should give Jay Huff an important role in […]

Zach Edey Unavailable Tuesday

Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey (concussion) will remain out on Tuesday versus Phoenix. He has yet to clear concussion protocol, sitting out a second straight game. Health issues have taken out several Grizzlies bigs recently, meaning Jay Huff could get a second look as a starter. He settled for only six points and three rebounds […]

Jeremiah Robinson-Earl Out On Monday

New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (ankle) will not play against the Clippers on Monday. Robinson-Earl will miss the action with a left ankle sprain. With the Pelicans battling injuries, Robinson-Earl has done a good job on the frontcourt, averaging 6.8 points and 4.8 rebounds in 19.4 minutes. His absence might help Javonte Green back […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo On Track To Return To Action Tuesday

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (illness) carries a questionable tag on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's matchup against Indiana. However, he appears to be on track to return from a four-game absence. The multi-time MVP practiced on Monday, and Bucks head coach Doc Rivers said Antetokounmpo will likely play without any restrictions. Antetokounmpo returns […]

Jalen Smith Good To Go Monday

Chicago Bulls forward/center Jalen Smith (ankle) will play against Charlotte on Monday. He returns to the lineup from a one-game absence after initially being listed as questionable for the contest. Smith has had a decent month, but his fantasy value is very limited due to the presence of Nikola Vucevic. He has averaged 8.3 points […]

Alexandre Sarr Active Versus Knicks

Washington Wizards forward/center Alexandre Sarr (illness) will be in action against the Knicks on Monday. He was a late addition to the injury report due to an illness, but Sarr will try to play through it. The rookie big man produced 12 points, six rebounds, five assists, and one block in 32 minutes in Saturday's […]

Kristaps Porzingis Questionable Versus Toronto

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's meeting with the Raptors. The 29-year-old tweaked his ankle during the Christmas Day matchup with the 76ers and has missed the last two contests. Al Horford has been starting in his place, most recently amassing five points and five rebounds in Sunday's loss to the […]

Auston Matthews To Remain Out On Tuesday

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (upper body) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Islanders. Matthews practiced on Monday but will be absent for a fifth straight contest. The Maple Leafs captain will get the next opportunity to return on Thursday when Toronto has a rematch scheduled with the Islanders. The team […]

Yves Missi Upgraded To Available Against Clippers

New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (back) has gone from questionable to available on Monday and will suit up against the Los Angeles Clippers. The rookie big man is suffering from a mid-back contusion, but it won't force him to miss a game. Through the first 31 games of his career, Missi averages 9.3 points, […]

Andre Drummond Questionable Again On Monday

Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond (toe) is questionable heading into Monday's meeting with the Blazers. The veteran has a sprained left toe, keeping him off the floor for Philadelphia's previous two contests. With Joel Embiid (face, foot) uncertain to play, Drummond could be on tap to start versus a Portland team that has struggled against […]

Joel Embiid Uncertain To Face Portland

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (foot, face) is questionable for Monday's game against the Trail Blazers. The sinus fracture is nothing new. However, Embiid's left foot sprain could jeopardize his availability for Monday night. Andre Drummond (toe), who is questionable, is worth streaming if Embiid isn't out there, especially against a Portland squad that lacks […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Monday 12/30/24): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Happy Monday Rotoballers! We've got a perfectly sized 7-game slate to kick off the week. This slate is loaded with intriguing matchups, offering a perfect mix of high-floor players for cash games and upside targets for GPPs. With key injuries impacting rotations and FanDuel-specific pricing creating value opportunities, understanding tonight’s landscape is critical. I'm here […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (12/30/24): NHL DFS Lineups

Hey, RotoBallers! I want to introduce myself formally. My name is Jon Irvin. Some of you may know me from the Discord channels, and you know I love breaking down DFS slates, especially in the MLB and NHL. I enjoy deep dumpster diving, so to speak, and look forward to helping find the low-owned, overlooked, […]

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 10 (2024-2025): December 30 - January 5

Happy Holidays, my fantasy basketball friends, and welcome back to another edition of my weekly waiver wire column! We ring in the new year in only a few days, but the fantasy basketball season has been going strong for over two months. We're approaching the season's mid-point, and you're likely now starting to see what […]

Anze Kopitar Leads Los Angeles To Comeback Victory Over Philadelphia

Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar tallied two goals to lead Los Angeles to a come from behind victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday evening. The Kings were trailing heading into the third period but Kopitar struck twice to put them on top. Kopitar's first tally of the final frame came on a deflection […]

Leon Draisaitl Scores Twice In Sunday's Loss

Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl found the back of the net twice during their loss to the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday. Draisaitl scored the game's opening goal on the power-play on a snap shot that beat Anaheim netminder Lukas Dostal. Then in the second, Draisaitl struck again on the power-play, this time on a slap […]

Sidney Crosby Sets Franchise Record In Victory

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby set the Penguins assist record in their victory over the New York Islanders on Sunday evening. Crosby made history in the second frame by tallying the primary assist on Michael Bunting's power-play tally. This assist put him above Mario Lemieux for the most assists in Penguins history. Crosby finished this […]

Elias Pettersson To Sit Out Road Trip

Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson (undisclosed) will not be available for the team's upcoming two-game road trip. Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet has announced Pettersson is "a week away" from returning. This might mean he also won't be available for Friday's home game against Nashville. An undisclosed injury sidelined Pettersson for Saturday's game against Seattle. […]

Joel Eriksson Ek Returns To Action Sunday

Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek (lower body) will return to the lineup on Sunday against Ottawa. He will end an 11-game absence. Eriksson Ek will skate on the second line, flanked by Ryan Hartman and Marcus Johansson. The latter has been his regular partner this season with Matt Boldy, but Boldy will remain on […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (12/29/24)

It’s great to be back in the swing of things in the NBA, RotoBallers. In these articles, I focus on the top plays, traditionally geared toward cash games. However, with over a decade of NBA DFS experience under my belt—and as someone who rarely dives into cash formats—I'm selecting picks that also typically come with […]

Isaiah Stewart Active For Saturday

Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart (knee) is active ahead of Saturday's game against the Denver Nuggets. Stewart is back in the lineup after missing each of the last four games due to a hyperextended knee. His return to the lineup means that Paul Reed will see a reduced role and possibly fall out of the […]

Andre Drummond Downgraded To Out

Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond (toe) has been downgraded to out ahead of Saturday's game against the Utah Jazz. This was an interesting turns of events considering Drummond started the day as probable, but now won't suit up for Saturday's game. Normally, Drummond's status wouldn't mean much, but starting center Joel Embiid (foot) remains uncertain […]

Robert Williams III Remains Out On Saturday

Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. The big man is set to miss his third game in a row due to a right ankle sprain. His absence isn't going to mean a ton with Deandre Ayton and Dovonan Clingan both healthy […]

Jalen Smith Ruled Out For Saturday

Chicago Bulls center Jalen Smith (ankle) will not play in Saturday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks due to a sore left ankle. Smith, who typically logs around 15 minutes per game, plays a key role in providing rebounding and defense off the bench. His next chance to return will be on Monday against the Hornets. […]

Joel Eriksson Ek Might Return To Action Sunday

Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek (lower body) might return to action on Sunday against Ottawa. Kevin Gorg of the FanDuel Sports Network reports that Wild head coach John Hynes believes Eriksson Ek is a possibility for the game. The Swedish forward is regarded as day-to-day. Eriksson Ek missed an 11th straight contest on Friday […]

Juuso Parssinen Joins Avalanche

The Colorado Avalanche have acquired center Juuso Parssinen in a trade with the Nashville Predators. Colorado sent out a third-round draft pick and minor-league forward Ondrej Pavel in exchange for Parssinen and a seventh-round pick. Parssinen has only been a bit-part player for the Predators this season, logging five points (two goals, three assists in […]

Mark Williams Available Versus Oklahoma City

Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams (thumb) will play versus OKC on Saturday night. The 23-year-old missed the start of the 2024-25 campaign due to a sore foot. But he's played well enough since returning, averaging 11.0 points and 6.3 assists. Williams might be even more productive with LaMelo Ball (wrist, ankle), Cody Martin (knee), and […]