Robert Williams III Hopeful To Return By Christmas

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (knee) expects to be back on the court by Christmas. The 25-year-old has not played this season after having knee surgery in September. He received a PRP injection nearly one month later. The Celtics are going to continue to be patient with Williams. He underwent two surgeries in the […]

Angels Re-Sign Chad Wallach

The Los Angeles Angels re-signed catcher Chad Wallach to a minor-league deal on Wednesday. Wallach entered free agency when he refused an outright assignment to Triple-A Salt Lake, but he will return to the Angels organization next year. The 31-year-old backstop played in just 12 games for the Halos in 2022, going 5-for-35 (.143) with […]

Aleksej Pokusevski Playing On Wednesday

Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Aleksej Pokusevski (ankle) will suit up for Wednesday's meeting with Denver. The 20-year-old didn't play against the Knicks on Monday because of a sprained left ankle, but it appears as if the injury isn't as bad as initially believed. Pokusevski has averaged 9.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks this season, […]

T.J. Oshie Expected Back Wednesday

Washington Capitals forward T.J. Oshie (lower body) is expected to return to the lineup Wednesday versus Philadelphia. He has been activated from Injured Reserve and that gives Oshie a chance to end a 12-game absence. The veteran forward had a solid start to the year before getting sidelined by a lower-body injury, recording two goals […]

Zach Collins Won't Make His Comeback Wednesday

San Antonio Spurs forward/center Zach Collins (leg) will remain out of the lineup Wednesday versus New Orleans. He has been recovering from a fibula fracture, and Collins was expected to return against the Pelicans after initially being probable for the contest, but he will now have to wait for his comeback a bit longer. The […]

Jakob Poeltl Available Wednesday

San Antonio Spurs center Jakob Poeltl (knee) is available for Wednesday's matchup against the Pelicans. He missed a big loss to the Lakers on Monday and was initially questionable for Wednesday's game. Poeltl has enjoyed fine form all around throughout the season, averaging nearly a double-double and getting 3.6 assists per game with 1.1 blocks […]

Nikola Jokic Questionable On Wednesday

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (conditioning) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Thunder. He returned to action Tuesday against Detroit after clearing health and safety protocols, but he might not be in shape to play in a second game so soon. The Joker actually looked completely fine against the Pistons and nearly posted a […]

Kevin Love Sits Out Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Kevin Love (thumb) won't suit up Wednesday against Portland. He suffered a hairline fracture last week in a game and will sit for a second time in three games. Love was able to play Monday versus Atlanta but logged just 12 minutes. Cedi Osman has been strong in Love's absence, and we […]

Isaiah Jackson Listed As Questionable Wednesday

Indiana Pacers forward/center Isaiah Jackson (ankle) is considered questionable for Wednesday's matchup against Minnesota. He sprained his left ankle against Orlando on Monday and sat out Tuesday's practice. The signs aren't too good regarding his availability, but at least he hasn't been officially ruled out yet. Jackson is working behind Myles Turner in Indianapolis, averaging […]

Nikola Jokic Falls Just Short Of Triple-Double

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic was just one rebound shy of another triple-double in his team's loss against the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday. He finished the game with 31 points, 10 assists, nine rebounds, one steal, and one block while shooting 12-for-16 from the floor. Despite being a +13 in plus/minus and the rest of […]

Jaren Jackson Jr. Has Strong Performance On Tuesday

Memphis Grizzlies center/forward Jaren Jackson Jr. continues to put up some big numbers on both sides of the ball since returning just a couple of games ago. This was his third game back from his foot surgery in the offseason. Against the Sacramento Kings, the big man posted 22 points, three rebounds, one assist, three […]

Paul Reed Double-Doubles In Win Over Nets

Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul Reed saw the most minutes of his career on Tuesday and he didn't disappoint. The third-year player out of DePaul finished with 19 points, 10 rebounds, three steals, and two blocks while only missing two of his nine shots. With Joel Embiid out and Montrezl Harrell falling out of favor, Reed […]

DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (11/23/22): NBA DFS Lineups

We have the traditionally massive Thanksgiving Eve slant on tap Wednesday night, with 12 games on the docket. Even with some likely big-name absences, we have a robust and diversified player pool to work with. There are some very good options in favorable matchups across each price point on the salary cap at each position, […]

Kevin Love Questionable Against Portland

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (thumb) is questionable ahead of Wednesday's meeting with Portland. The veteran has a hairline fracture in his right thumb, an injury he picked up on Friday against the Charlotte Hornets. Love logged only 12 minutes on Sunday night against Atlanta, so he may not see much work even if he […]

Ben Simmons Starting Against Former Team

Brooklyn Nets forward/center Ben Simmons will start on Tuesday in Philadelphia. Nicolas Claxton (illness) will return after missing Sunday's win over the Memphis Grizzlies. However, with Simmons coming off a season-high 22-point effort in that one, he will remain in the starting lineup against his former team. The 26-year-old is seemingly returning to form, scoring […]

Scott Laughton Out For A Couple Of Weeks

Philadelphia Flyers forward Scott Laughton (upper body) won't be available for around two weeks. He was hurt over the weekend in a game against the Canadiens, and whilst it was first through that he suffered a head injury, the reports are now suggesting that he's nursing a shoulder problem. The 28-year-old has had a decent […]

Pierre-Luc Dubois Picks Up Three Points

Winnipeg Jets center Pierre-Luc Dubois factored in three goals Monday night versus Carolina, helping the team to a 4-3 overtime victory. He scored the game's first goals and added a couple of assists. The Jets are looking great and the same applies to Dubois, who has produced eight goals and eight assists in 17 appearances, […]

Sebastian Aho Records Three Assists

Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho helped to set up three goals in Monday's 4-3 overtime loss to Winnipeg. He led a very late comeback charge as the Hurricanes took the game to the extra frame with three goals scored inside the final five minutes of regulation. Following a cold start to the month, Aho has […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (11/22/22): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

Happy Tuesday RotoBallers! Another solid slate in front of us, with the national TV double-header on TNT as a headliner. These articles focus on the overall best plays, which are typically more suited for cash games. However, some exceptions may apply, depending on the size of the slate. This article will provide you with my […]

Fantasy Basketball Injury Updates for Week 5 - Joel Embiid, Damian Lillard, Bradley Beal

Welcome back RotoBallers! It might be early in the season, 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 doing this midday on Monday for release Tuesday morning, so any news that drops […]

Patrice Bergeron Reaches Career Milestone in Bruins Victory

Boston Bruins forward Patrice Bergeron logged his 1000th point in the 19th year of his NHL career. His assist came in a 5-3 Bruins win over the Lightning Monday. The veteran centerman is averaging almost a point a game with nine goals and nine assists in 19 games. Bergeron and his teammates continue to win […]

Nick Paul Snipes Twice In Tampa Bay Loss

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nick Paul netted two goals in a 5-3 loss to the Boston Bruins Monday. Paul now has eight goals and five assists in 19 contests. The Ontario native second goal of the game was on a Tampa Bay power play midway through the third period. He is centering the team's second […]

Nico Hischier Contributes Three Points In Another Devils Win

New Jersey Devils centerman Nico Hischier dished out three assists knocking off Edmonton 5-2 for their 13th consecutive win. New Jersey tied a franchise record with the most recent victory. Hischier has been an essential player to the Devils during the winning streak, logging three goals and five assists in the last six contests. The […]

Jamal Murray, Nikola Jokic Doubtful For Tuesday

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray and center Nikola Jokic are both considered doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Detroit Pistons. Both players have been sidelined the last few games due to health and safety protocols. Neither player has been cleared to return yet, so fantasy managers should prepare for them to miss another contest. Bruce […]

Wendell Carter Jr. Ruled Out For Monday

Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (foot) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Indiana Pacers. The young big man will miss his second straight game as he continues to deal with a right plantar fascia strain. There isn't a whole lot the team can do for Carter, so he'll just need to […]

Jakob Chychrun, Nick Schmaltz Back For Coyotes Monday

Arizona Coyotes defenseman Jakob Chychrun (wrist) and forward Nick Schmaltz (ribs) will make their long-awaited comebacks in Monday's matchup against Nashville. The latter hasn't played since the season opener, while Chychrun makes his first appearance since March 12. The talented blue-liner has had ankle and wrist surgeries since his last appearance. These are two massive […]

Roope Hintz A Game-Time Decision For Monday

Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz (lower body) is a game-time decision for Monday's meeting with Colorado. He was a late scratch for Saturday's 5-2 win against the Islanders after not feeling quite right during the pre-game warm-ups. Hintz is expected to take part in the warm-ups again to see if he can play or not. […]

Joel Embiid To Miss Next Two Games

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (foot) will miss at least the next two contests. The superstar big man has been diagnosed with a left mid-foot sprain, which means he'll sit out Tuesday and Friday night. This is awful for the Sixers with multiple starters already on the sideline. The combination of Shake Milton, Montrezl Harrell, […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (11/21/22): Daily Fantasy Hockey

Happy Monday, RotoBallers! Today is November 21st, and we have a busy schedule with ten games to be played. The NHL season and NHL DFS are in full swing! As with every NHL season, our Rotoballer NHL writers will give you the best tools to be successful in NHL DFS for both DraftKings and FanDuel. […]

Walker Kessler (C, UTA) - Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 4% of leagues ANALYSIS: Walker Kessler had a disappointing freshman year for the North Carolina Tar Heels, but the choice to transfer to Auburn served him greatly; and he finished his only season as a Tiger with 11.4 points, 8.1 rebounds, 1.1 steals, and 4.6 blocks […]