Joel Embiid Dominates Again Versus Kings

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid dropped yet another 30-point game on Tuesday against the Sacramento Kings. During the 20-point blowout win, he finished with 31 points, seven rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one block. The 28-year-old hit 10 of his 16 shots and added 11-for-13 from the free-throw line as well. This was his […]

Mark Scheifele Notches Three Goals Versus Vegas

Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele recorded his sixth career hat trick in Tuesday's 6-5 loss to Vegas. He only barely got there, with Scheifele's final goal coming just two seconds from the end of regulation. He opened the scoring in the first period and gave the Jets a 4-3 lead with a power-play goal early […]

Chandler Stephenson Helps To Set Up Four Goals Tuesday

Vegas Golden Knights forward Chandler Stephenson put on a playmaking clinic on Tuesday against the Jets, collecting four assists in a 6-5 victory. Two of his helpers came on the power play. Stephenson finished off November having a cold spell, but he has quickly hit form again this month and it's lifted him to 27 […]

Leon Draisaitl Piles Up Five Points Versus Predators

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl had a very productive outing against the Predators on Tuesday, finishing a 6-3 victory with five points. He had a pair of goals and grabbed three assists in 18:38 of ice time, reaching 51 points for the campaign. Draisaitl always seems to like himself a piece of the Predators, with […]

DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (12/14/22): NBA DFS Lineups

We've got a typically big 10-game NBA slate on Wednesday night, and fortunately, the injury report isn't poised to rob us of many premium choices. There are some very good options in favorable matchups across each price point on the salary cap at each position, setting up what should be a fun night of lineup […]

Deandre Ayton Injured In Matchup With Rockets

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (ankle) was injured during Tuesday's matchup versus Houston. The 2018 No. 1 overall pick played 15 minutes and finished with only five points and three rebounds before exiting in the first half with a sprained left ankle. The Suns will travel to Los Angeles for a meeting with the Clippers […]

Al Horford Remains Out Tuesday

Boston Celtics center Al Horford (personal) will not suit up Tuesday against the Los Angeles Lakers. Horford has now missed five straight games, but there are reports of Horford rejoining the team on Friday. Blake Griffin has been starting in Horford's absence with Grant Williams picking up extra minutes off the bench. Williams is the […]

Sean Monahan Ruled Out For 2-3 Weeks

Montreal Canadiens center Sean Monahan (lower body) is set to miss 2-3 weeks of action, the team announced on Tuesday. He has already been out for the last three games and his absence will likely stretch to around 10 games in total. Following a couple of disappointing years, Monahan has found his feet again in […]

Vladislav Namestnikov Unavailable Tuesday

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Vladislav Namestnikov will miss Tuesday's game against Seattle with an undisclosed injury. He will be out of the lineup for the first time this season, and the team considers Namestnikov day-to-day. The 30-year-old has tallied six points across 27 games with 40 hits this season as a bottom-six forward. Namestnikov has […]

Mike Zunino Heading To Cleveland

The Cleveland Guardians signed free-agent catcher Mike Zunino (shoulder) to a one-year, $6 million deal on Tuesday. Zunino played in only 36 games for the Tampa Bay Rays in 2022 and had thoracic outlet surgery in July. However, the 31-year-old backstop is expected to be ready for the start of the 2023 season, where he […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (12/13/22): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

Happy Tuesday RotoBallers! Another solid slate is 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 […]

Rudy Gobert Grabs 20 Boards Monday

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert ate glass all night against Portland on Monday, finishing a 133-112 loss with 20 rebounds. It's his fourth game of the season with 20-plus boards. Gobert added 16 points on 8-for-13 shooting and also registered two assists and one steal with one turnover in 32 minutes. The French giant has […]

Fantasy Basketball Injury Updates for Week 9 - Devin Booker, Khris Middleton, Andrew Wiggins

Welcome back RotoBallers. We're finally into December and the NBA landscape is starting to take shape. As always, injuries are a big factor. 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 […]

Jaren Jackson Jr. Ties Grizzlies Record With Eight Blocks

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr. had a historic night Monday, tying the franchise record for most blocks in a game by swatting away eight of Atlanta's shots. The Gasol brothers and Stromile Swift previously shared the record, but they have company now. Jackson Jr. also had a good offensive performance with 15 points on […]

Jeremiah Robinson-Earl Injures His Right Ankle

Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Jeremiah Robinson-Earl left Monday's game against Dallas early with an apparent right ankle sprain. He was injured in the fourth quarter and exited after scoring six points and grabbing two rebounds in 14 minutes. Robinson-Earl has been one of the main frontcourt contributors for the Thunder this season and he's popped […]

Filip Chytil Ends New Jersey's Road Run

New York Rangers forward Filip Chytil recorded two points as the team ended New Jersey's hopes of reaching the all-time record for the longest road winning streak in the league. The Devils fell just one win short of the big milestone, with Chytil ending an 11-game run with a 4-3 game-winner 2:15 into overtime. The […]

Tim Stutzle Suffers An Upper-Body Injury

Ottawa Senators forward Tim Stutzle left Monday's 3-0 win over Anaheim with an upper-body injury. He was able to log just 2:59 action before getting hurt in a collision with Anaheim's Brett Leason, who received a two-minute minor for interference for causing the incident. The young German is having an outstanding campaign in 2022-23, having […]

Kristaps Porzingis Feeling Better After Exiting Monday's Game

Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis (back) exited Monday's loss to Brooklyn with back tightness. He did not return. Fortunately, he reported after the game that he spent the fourth quarter receiving treatment while adding he's feeling better. The 27-year-old has played exceptionally well in 2022-23, tying his career-high average of 22.7 points per game. With […]

Twins Land Christian Vazquez

The Minnesota Twins agreed to a three-year, $30 million deal with free-agent catcher Christian Vazquez on Monday. Vazquez began last season with the Boston Red Sox before being traded to the World Series-champion Houston Astros. The 32-year-old veteran backstop hit a combined .274/.315/.399 with nine home runs, 52 RBI, 41 runs scored and a stolen […]

A's Acquire Manny Pina, Esteury Ruiz On Monday

The Oakland Athletics acquired catcher Manny Pina and super-utilityman Esteury Ruiz on Monday as part of a three-way swap that included the Milwaukee Brewers and Atlanta Braves, according to a source. The A's also received pitchers Kyle Muller, Royber Salinas and Freddy Tarnok. Pina had wrist surgery in 2022 and only played in five games […]

William Contreras Traded To The Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers acquired catcher William Contreras on Monday as part of a three-way trade that also involved the Atlanta Braves and Oakland Athletics, according to sources. The Brewers also acquired Joel Payamps and Justin Yeager in the three-way swap that sent Sean Murphy to the Braves and Manny Pina and Esteury Ruiz to the […]

Steven Adams Doubtful For Monday

Memphis Grizzlies center Steven Adams (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Monday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. The big man is dealing with a sprained right ankle, which will likely cost him at least one game. Brandon Clarke is in line for a spot start with Adams likely hitting the sideline. Clarke has averaged a […]

Jack Eichel Placed On Injured Reserve

Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel (lower body) has been placed on Injured Reserve. The move comes after Vegas' top scorer missed Sunday's 3-1 loss to Boston. In total, he has missed three of the past four games, so it appears that Eichel is dealing with a nagging issue. He is set to miss at […]

Joel Embiid Nabs Player Of The Week Award

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid was named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week on Monday. Embiid cruised to the honor during a three-game span that saw him drop 39, 38 and 53 points in consecutive games, respectively. If Embiid had the requisite games played, he would be leading the league at 33.4 PPG, all […]

Ivica Zubac Picks Up Questionable Designation For Monday

LA Clippers center Ivica Zubac (groin) has been listed as questionable to play in Monday's game against the Celtics due to a sore right groin. Zubac has yet to miss a contest this season, having started all 28 of the Clippers' outings en route to averaging a double-double (10.6 points, 11.2 rebounds per game). The […]

A's Send Sean Murphy To The Braves

The Atlanta Braves acquired catcher Sean Murphy from the Oakland Athletics on Monday as part of a three-way trade that also involves the Milwaukee Brewers, according to sources. One of the players heading to Milwaukee is catcher William Contreras. The A's are receiving backstop Manny Pina from the Brewers. Murphy was more known for his […]

Clint Capela Uncertain For Monday's Game

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (Achilles) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. The big man has been on a tear lately with eight straight double-doubles. His absence would mean Onyeka Okongwu would start at center and see increased opportunities. Also, Frank Kaminsky would be the primary backup, but wouldn't be […]

Yanni Gourde Tallies Two Points

Seattle Kraken center Yanni Gourde picked up two points as the team took down Florida 5-2 on Sunday. He logged an assist on Andre Burakovsky's 10th goal of the season and lit the lamp himself with the net empty in the final minutes of the game. It was his only shot in the game, while […]

Jack Roslovic Racks Up Four Points Sunday

Columbus Blue Jackets center Jack Roslovic had a special four-point night in Sunday's matchup against the Kings, posting two goals and two assists in a 6-5 overtime victory. One of his goals came on the power play and he was also able to score in a short-handed situation. Roslovic had two power-play points in total […]

Mikko Rantanen Scores His Fifth Career Hat Trick

Colorado Avalanche forward Mikko Rantanen took care of all the scoring in Sunday's 3-2 overtime victory against St. Louis, completing his fifth career hat trick in overtime. Rantanen gave Colorado the lead in the middle of the second period, but the team then needed a late tying goal to extend the game and Rantanen was […]