Mason McTavish Has A Good Debut On Top Line

Anaheim Ducks forward Mason McTavish tallied two points in his debut on the first line Wednesday versus Dallas. He set up an early Adam Henrique goal and also lit the lamp himself before the first period was done, recording a power-play goal in a 2-0 win. The 19-year-old was plus-one for the night and finished […]

Jack Hughes Keeps Hot Stretch Going

New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes recorded two points in Wednesday's 5-1 win over Detroit, logging a power-play assist on the team's first goal and then scoring the final goal himself. Hughes was nullified by Boston a week ago, but that is one of only two games in his past 18 appearances in which he […]

Nico Hischier Extends Goal Streak

New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier scored in a fourth consecutive game in Wednesday's 5-1 victory over Detroit. After being a game-time call with an undisclosed injury, Hischier had a great performance to mark his 24th birthday, recording the game-winning goal and also posting an assist. Both of his points came on the power play. […]

DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/5/23): NBA DFS Lineups

We have a nice four-game Thursday slate going on with a few teams on back-to-backs. I don't think Utah, Houston, or Orlando will rest players, but stanger things have happened. With both FanDuel and DraftKings having multi-position eligibility players, we'll have to attack slates accordingly to make our lineups as optimal as possible. That's where […]

Dewayne Dedmon Returns On Wednesday

Miami Heat center Dewayne Dedmon (foot) is set to make his return to the court on Wednesday versus the Los Angeles Lakers. The veteran big man has missed the six games due to plantar fasciitis and the league's health and safety protocols. It's nice to have him back on the court, but he's unlikely to […]

Robert Williams III Expected To Play On Thursday

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (knee) is not on the injury report ahead of Thursday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. The big man was held out of Tuesday's game due to left knee injury management. It sounds like his absence was rest related, so he shouldn't be limited on Thursday. His return will mean […]

Jack Eichel Set To Return Thursday

Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel (lower body) has been activated from Injured Reserve and looks set to rejoin the action Thursday against Pittsburgh. He has been unavailable for the past 11 games due to a lower-body injury. Eichel has averaged over a point per game for the season, producing 13 goals and 18 assists […]

Nicklas Backstrom, Tom Wilson Very Close To Season Debuts

Washington Capitals forwards Nicklas Backstrom (hip) and Tom Wilson (knee) remain unavailable for Thursday's meeting with Columbus, but both players are very close to making their season debuts. Backstrom had resurfacing surgery on his left hip in June and Wilson is recovering from a torn ACL suffered back in May. Washington will be very happy […]

Evan Mobley Will Play Wednesday Night

Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Evan Mobley (ankle) will play Wednesday against the Phoenix Suns. Mobley has missed a couple games due to ankle soreness, but seems good to go against the Suns. Mobley's return will push Kevin Love back to the bench where he is more of a rebounds streamer who can knock down threes from […]

Joel Embiid Will Miss Wednesday’s Game

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (foot) has been ruled out for Wednesday's contest vs. Indiana due to a sore left foot. The absence marks the first for Embiid since Nov. 27, paving the way for Paul Reed, Georges Niang and Montrezl Harrell to play elevated roles in the frontcourt. Without Embiid and his 33.5 PPG […]

Nico Hischier A Game-Time Call On Wednesday

New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Wednesday's clash with the Red Wings. New Jersey head coach Lindy Ruff noted on Tuesday that Hischier is available for the game, but his status isn't as clear anymore a day later, although Ruff has still said that he's "hopeful" that the Devils […]

Marvin Bagley III Set To Miss Extended Time

Detroit Pistons center Marvin Bagley III (hand) will be sidelined for approximately the next 6-8 weeks as two broken fingers on his right hand are expected to require surgery, per multiple reports. Bagley spent most of the past month working into a second unit role for Detroit, albeit to mixed results with an average of […]

Bol Bol Unavailable On Wednesday

Orlando Magic forward/center Bol Bol has been placed in the league's health and safety protocols and won't be available for Wednesday's tilt against the Thunder. The 23-year-old is forced to pause an impressive season, during which Bol has registered 12.0 points per game with 7.1 rebounds and 1.6 blocks. His absence will likely give Wendell […]

Santi Aldama Questionable For Wednesday

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Santi Aldama (ankle) is considered questionable for Wednesday's game against Charlotte. He is in danger of missing a third consecutive game. The Spaniard is enjoying a good sophomore campaign and averages 9.6 points and 5.2 rebounds in 23.3 minutes on a nightly basis. He could have a very significant role to play […]

Domantas Sabonis Has A Strong Outing In Win Over Jazz

Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis came just a couple of assists shy of his fourth triple-double of the season. During the team's 117-115 win over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday, Sabonis finished with 21 points, 14 rebounds, and eight assists on 8-for-13 shooting and a perfect 5-for-5 from the line. Since returning from a one-game […]

Joel Embiid Questionable On Wednesday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (foot) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's matchup against Indiana. Prior to Monday's meeting with New Orleans, he was on the injury report with a back problem and Embiid now has a sore left foot. He had no trouble playing through injury against the Pelicans, going off for 42 points, […]

DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/4/23): NBA DFS Lineups

We have our biggest slate of 2023 so far on Wednesday, as there are 12 games on tap. We also have five games with projected totals of more than 230 points, which is a recipe for what should be a night of very elevated DFS scores thanks to plenty of elite individual performances. This article […]

Mathew Barzal Remains Hot Against Vancouver

New York Islanders center Mathew Barzal scored in a fourth consecutive game and handed out two assists as the team dominated against the Canucks on Tuesday with a 6-2 victory. Barzal ended up logging the game-winning goal and one of his helpers came with the man advantage. The talented playmaker has always enjoyed facing his […]

Tage Thompson Reaches 30 Goals With A Hat Trick

Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson took over the second spot on the league's goal-scoring list Tuesday with a hat trick against Washington. He added one assist as the team recorded its seventh win in eight outings with a 5-4 score in overtime. Thompson completed his third hat trick of the season 3:00 into the extra […]

Brian Sabean Rejoins Yankees Front Office Tuesday

Baseball front-office veteran Brian Sabean has rejoined the New York Yankees as an executive advisor to senior vice president and general manager Brian Cashman, the team announced Tuesday. Sabean began his baseball career with the Yankees as a scout in 1985 before earning a promotion to the director of scouting from 1986-1990, and then the […]

Daniel Gafford Puts Up Double-Double Versus Bucks

Washington Wizards center Daniel Gafford finished with 12 boards and 11 points during Tuesday's loss to Milwaukee. The 24-year-old averaged 11.6 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks in his seven starts entering this one, so his double-double was an improvement. Gafford continues to produce, making him a viable fantasy option for managers in deeper formats.

Brook Lopez Tallies Six Blocks Versus Wizards

Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez had a double-double in the win over the Washington Wizards. While the veteran's 21-point, 12-rebound effort was impressive, he totaled six blocks on the night. Lopez has had a fantastic 2022-23 campaign. Not only has he been healthy, but he's also averaged 14.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, and a career-high 2.6 […]

Andre Drummond Expected To Play On Wednesday

Chicago Bulls center Andre Drummond (shoulder) is probable for Wednesday's game against the red-hot Brooklyn Nets. The 29-year-old has a sprained left shoulder, an ailment that's bothered him for most of the season. However, unless Nikola Vucevic misses time, Drummond won't offer much to fantasy managers outside of rebounds.

Naz Reid Listed As Questionable Wednesday

Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (back) is questionable to play Wednesday against the Portland Trail Blazers. Reid missed Monday's game with back spasms and may sit another if he does not recover in time. Nathan Knight and Luka Garza saw an uptick in minutes off the bench without Reid, but neither are recommended fantasy options. […]

Evan Mobley Questionable Against Suns

Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Evan Mobley (ankle) is questionable to play Wednesday against the Phoenix Suns. Mobley will likely test his ankle during the team's shootaround before a decision is made on his status. If he is unable to go, Kevin Love will likely get another spot start and would be a great streaming option. Readers […]

Clint Capela To Remain Sidelined Against Kings

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (calf) will not play Wednesday against the Sacramento Kings. Capela will miss his fifth-straight game due to a calf injury and does not appear close to returning to the court. Onyeka Okongwu is a must-roster player while Capela remains out. Jalen Johnson should operate as the backup center, but does […]

Zion Williamson Expected To Miss Multiple Weeks

New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Zion Williamson (hamstring) is expected to miss multiple weeks with a hamstring injury. Williamson left Monday's game with a hamstring strain and now faces an uphill battle to recovery within the next few weeks. This is obviously a huge blow to New Orleans and fantasy managers everywhere as Williamson was playing […]

Robert Williams III Ruled Out Tuesday Against OKC

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (injury management) will not play Tuesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Williams is likely being sat due to rest as the Celtics look to limit his reps. Blake Griffin and Luke Kornet should see an uptick in minutes on Tuesday but both are just low-end options. Williams will look […]

T.J. Oshie In Contention To Return Tuesday

Washington Capitals forward T.J. Oshie (upper body) could be back in action Tuesday versus Buffalo, with the team regarding him as a game-time decision for the contest. He has sat out the past six games whilst recovering from an upper-body injury. Oshie is set to skate on the third line if he's cleared for action. […]

Leon Draisaitl Back In Action Tuesday

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl (undisclosed) will return from a two-game absence Tuesday against Seattle. He is set to skate with Warren Foegele and Kailer Yamamoto on the second line. Draisaitl has been a very durable player in his career, so there were plenty of reasons to worry when the German suddenly dropped out of […]