Christian Wood Listed As Questionable For Friday

Houston Rockets center Christian Wood (illness) is listed as questionable ahead of Friday's game against the Dallas Mavericks due to a non-COVID illness. The illness has kept him on the sidelines for each of the team's last two games. While Wood has been out, we've seen rookie center Alperen Sengun take advantage of his extra […]

Myles Turner Partakes In Non-Contact Work

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (foot) went through 30 minutes of non-contact work at practice on Thursday, according to head coach Rick Carlisle. While Turner remains without a timetable for a return, Carlisle stated that Turner is "inching forward a little bit each day." Turner has been out since mid-January due to a stress reaction in […]

MLB, Players Association Reach Tentative Agreement

Major League Baseball and the Players Association have reached a tentative agreement on a new labor deal on Thursday, according to sources. It needs to be officially ratified by both parties, but that's expected to be a formality. Players can report to spring training camps as early as Friday, while Opening Day is expected to […]

Jeff Green, Zeke Nnaji Questionable For Thursday

Denver Nuggets forward Jeff Green (personal) and center Zeke Nnaji (knee) are listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Golden State Warriors. The Nuggets could be short-handed here with Bones Hyland (knee) and Will Barton (ankle) questionable as well. Nnaji filled in for Green on Wednesday and played 20 minutes in that contest. However, […]

MLB Free Agency Could Open Thursday Night

Major League Baseball free agency could reopen by Thursday night if there is a new collective bargaining agreement on Thursday, according to Tom Verducci. The league and players agreed to work on a new international draft with a deadline this summer. If they agree on something by then, an international draft will kick off in […]

MLB, Players Agree On Draft/Qualifying Offer

Major League Baseball and the Players Association agreed to a solution for the international draft/qualifying offers for free agents, which was the biggest sticking point in talks for a new collective bargaining agreement on Wednesday. The two sides will now have until July 25 to work on a fair international draft, and if something gets […]

Nikola Jokic Dominates Kings With 38 Points, 18 Boards

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic had a massive game in Wednesday night's 106-100 win over the Sacramento Kings. He shot 15-for-24 from the field on the way to a game-high 38 points. He also compiled 18 rebounds, seven assists, two blocks and a steal. The Joker has been fantastic so far in March, even by […]

Erik Karlsson, Jonathan Dahlen Set To Play On Thursday

San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson (forearm) and forward Jonathan Dahlen (undisclosed) look set to rejoin the lineup on Thursday against the Kings. Karlsson last played on Jan. 20, while Dahlen has missed the last five games. The latter appears set for first-line duty after practicing with Timo Meier and Logan Couture. He had a […]

J.T. Miller Leads Vancouver Past Montreal With Four Points

Vancouver Canucks forward J.T. Miller continued his point streak with a goal and three assists in Wednesday's 5-3 victory over Montreal. Two of his points came with the man advantage. Miller now boasts three four-point outings for the season and only Leon Draisaitl and Joe Pavelski have managed more in the league with four. The […]

T.J. Oshie Produces Three Points Against Edmonton

Washington Capitals forward T.J. Oshie put together a big performance Wednesday night against Edmonton, finishing a 4-3 overtime loss with two goals and an assist. He tied the game twice in the third period and notched his second one with just a couple of seconds left in regulation. This is Oshie's second three-point effort of […]

2022 Fantasy Baseball Prospect Rankings - Prospects #26-51 (Part 1)

We've seen quite a few challenges thrown at fantasy baseball managers over the past couple of years and the 2022 season is going to be no different. Labor discourse will delay and shorten the 162-game schedule, which will, in turn, have repercussions on fantasy baseball. One of the biggest unknowns heading into the 2022 season […]

Contact Rate Gainers - Statcast Review for Fantasy Baseball

As the MLB and MLBPA keep working towards ending the lockout and getting baseball back into our lives, we've been keeping the offseason content going by digging into some 2021 stats. While we all obviously want the lockout to end, this is a useful time to do your research and have a better understanding of […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (3/10/22): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

We have a very rare two-game slate Thursday night, which naturally serves to completely change the usual dynamic behind DFS lineup construction. The very narrow player pool coupled with the fact four star-laden clubs are taking the floor make it particularly important to be selective on high-salary options and hit on the right mid-salary and […]

Connor McDavid Wins Game In Overtime

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid scored the game-winning goal in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime victory against the Capitals. McDavid added an assist on a goal from forward Kailer Yamamoto earlier in the contest, and as a result it evened up the score at one apiece in the second period. McDavid's two-point night gives him an NHL-leading […]

Alex Len To Start At Center

Sacramento Kings center Alex Len will get the starting nod for Wednesday's game against the Denver Nuggets. Domantas Sabonis (suspension) and Richaun Holmes (personal) are both sidelined for this game. At this point, the Kings don't have many other options at center, so Len will get the start. He should get plenty of minutes, but […]

Mitchell Robinson Will Be Available On Wednesday

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (illness) is good to go for Wednesday night's game against the Dallas Mavericks. Robinson came down with an illness and it held him to just two minutes in the team's most recent game against the Sacramento Kings. Because of that short outing, and due to the fact that he […]

Christian Wood, Jae'Sean Tate Out On Wednesday

The Houston Rockets will be without center Christian Wood (illness) and forward Jae'Sean Tate (ankle) for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. This will be Wood's second game out due to an illness. Tate, meanwhile, will miss his first game due to left ankle soreness. We should see Alperen Sengun and Kenyon Martin Jr. […]

MLB Cancels Games Through April 13

Major League Baseball announced on Wednesday that games have been canceled through April 13 after the league and players were unable to agree on a new collective bargaining agreement. Almost no progress was made in negotiations on Wednesday, although the players union moved slightly on the luxury tax -- the two sides are now $12 […]

Nikola Vucevic Is Active On Wednesday

Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (hamstring) is available for Wednesday's game against the Detroit Pistons. Head coach Billy Donovan said that Vucevic felt better at shootaround, so he'll give it a go. Tristan Thompson will head back to the bench and lose most of his streaming appeal. Fantasy managers should expect Vucevic to see his […]

Kristaps Porzingis Will Play On Friday

Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis (knee) will play in Friday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Although, Porzingis will sit out during Saturday's contest. This isn't shocking news considering Porzingis has been sidelined over a month. Fantasy managers should expect the Wizards to continue being cautious with Porzingis going forward. His fantasy value is going […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (3/9/22): Top NBA DFS Lineups

Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers! I hope last night's slate of NBA DFS treated you well. I'm continuing to work on my NBA model, trying to gather more information to make sure all of you are as armed as possible going into each slate. Even with the small adjustments I've made so far, it seems to be […]

Nerlens Noel, Cam Reddish Will Miss Wednesday’s Contest

New York Knicks center Nerlens Noel (foot) and small/power forward Cam Reddish (shoulder) have been ruled out for Wednesday's game vs. Dallas. With Mitchell Robinson (illness) questionable to play, the Knicks could be staring down being significantly short-handed in the frontcourt. Noel's season has been sidetracked by injuries, as his left foot soreness has kept […]

Christian Wood, Jae'Sean Tate Questionable To Play Wednesday

Houston Rockets center Christian Wood (illness) and power forward Jae'Sean Tate (ankle) have been deemed questionable to suit up for Wednesday's game vs. the Lakers. Wood missed Monday's outing due an illness, having previously ripped off double-doubles in two straight contests. Tate has been a staple of Houston's starting five, but he has seen his […]

LeBron James Earns Questionable Tag For Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers small forward/center LeBron James (knee) has been listed as questionable to play in Wednesday's game vs. the Rockets as he continues to battle a sore left knee. James was held out of Monday's contest after having erupted for 56 points against Golden State on Saturday. With the Lakers tenuously holding onto a […]

Isaiah Stewart Will Miss Wednesday’s Contest

Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Chicago due to a bone bruise on his right knee that forced him to exit Monday. Without Stewart in the mix, Kelly Olynyk and Marvin Bagley III should be in line for sizable minutes and offensive role increases, irrespective of which […]

Mark Scheifele Tallies Four Points In Tuesday's Victory

Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele led the team to victory against the Lightning on Tuesday, finishing a 7-4 win with a goal and three assists. He opened the scoring with his 21st marker of the campaign and notched two of his helpers late on to ice the game. This is his third four-point game of […]

Tim Stutzle Continues To Heat Up

Ottawa Senators forward Tim Stutzle scored a power-play goal and recorded two assists in Tuesday's 4-1 victory over St. Louis. The talented German now boasts five points from his last three games. It's been a struggle at times for Stuetzle this season, but he has managed to become more consistent with each passing month. He's […]

Nick Schmaltz Racks Up Four Points Against Detroit

Arizona Coyotes forward Nick Schmaltz remained red-hot on Tuesday against Detroit, logging two goals and two assists in a 9-2 win. This came just days after the 26-year-old posted a new franchise record with seven points against Ottawa. Bernie Nicholls and Mario Lemieux are the only players since 1986-87 to pick up more points over […]

How Will the MLB Lockout Impact Top AL Central Prospects?

In part two of this ongoing series, I will cover the top prospects from the American League Central that may be impacted by the lockout imposed by MLB ownership. You can read about AL East Prospects here. As fantasy baseball managers, we must consider the ramifications of this lockout for minor leaguers. Remember that this […]

Auston Matthews' Hat Trick Leads Maple Leafs Over Kraken

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews had a dominant individual performance as he scored three goals to give the Maple Leafs a 6-4 victory over the Kraken on Tuesday night. Matthews opened the scoring on a first period power-play less than four minutes into the game for his 41st goal, leveled the score at four […]