Anthony Davis Will Miss Two Weeks

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (ankle) is going to miss at least two weeks of action. The organization will re-evaluate Davis during the All-Star break, but it's uncertain if Davis will return right after two weeks. Davis is set to undergo an MRI on Thursday, so more information should be known after that. It's […]

Daniel Gafford Returning Versus Nets

Washington Wizards center Daniel Gafford has been removed from the injury report ahead of Thursday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. He hasn't played since Feb. 5, so fantasy managers should expect Gafford to be limited with his minutes. Kristaps Porzingis (knee) is likely to return after the All-Star break. That being said, Gafford might not […]

Statcast Exit Velocity: Using Sabermetrics for Fantasy Baseball

If you've watched a baseball broadcast in the Statcast Era, you have undoubtedly noticed the broadcasters commenting on a batted ball's exit velocity, or EV. Many have taken to using stats like Hard% and Soft% to forecast how a player should be performing, expecting larger Hard% rates to produce larger BABIP and HR/FB figures. There […]

DeMarcus Cousins Now Listed As Available Wednesday

Updating a previous report, Denver Nuggets center DeMarcus Cousins (illness) will be available for Wednesday's game against the Golden State Warriors. About 45 minutes prior to tip-off, the Nuggets tweeted that Cousins would be out for the game due to a non-COVID illness, but that appears to no longer be the case as he is […]

DeMarcus Cousins Ruled Out For Wednesday's Game

Denver Nuggets center DeMarcus Cousins (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Golden State Warriors. He is dealing with a gastrointestinal illness. With Boogie sidelined, we could see both of the Nuggets' Greens - Jeff Green and JaMychal Green - take on some extra minutes. Cousins has been playing about 15 minutes […]

DeMarcus Cousins Uncertain For Wednesday

Denver Nuggets center DeMarcus Cousins (illness) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Golden State Warriors. He is dealing with a non-COVID related illness, so hopefully nothing serious. He has been a decent backup center in Denver, but doesn't provide much fantasy value. Zeke Nnaji (hamstring) has already been ruled out for this […]

Christian Wood Won't Play Against Suns

Houston Rockets center Christian Wood (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Phoenix Suns. He is dealing with a non-COVID related illness and will sit this one out as a precaution. Alperen Sengun will move into the starting five for Wednesday's contest. He'll be a fantastic streaming option and someone worth looking […]

Robert Williams III Ruled Out For Wednesday

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Detroit Pistons. He wasn't able to play on Tuesday and will miss his second game in a row here. Grant Williams should slide into the starting five once again on Wednesday. Although, Al Horford is the better fantasy option […]

Isaiah Jackson Ruled Out On Wednesday

Indiana Pacers center Isaiah Jackson (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Washington Wizards. This marks the third game in a row that Jackson has missed due to a right ankle sprain. The hope is that Jackson will be able to return after the All-Star break. Until then, fantasy managers should expect […]

Robert Williams III Doubtful For Wednesday

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (calf) is listed as doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Detroit Pistons. Williams sat out on Tuesday and the Celtics had no issues handling the Philadelphia 76ers. Grant Williams is expected to start in place on Williams again on Wednesday. Although, Al Horford is the better fantasy option between […]

Christian Wood Could Miss Wednesday's Game

Houston Rockets center Christian Wood (illness) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Phoenix Suns. It sounds like both Wood and Kevin Porter Jr. have come down with an illness over the last day. The Rockets might take the cautious approach and hold them out in this game. However, fantasy managers are likely […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (2/16/22): 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 […]

Points League Values: Catchers Set to Outperform ADP in 2022

This article will examine a few eligible catchers for the 2022 MLB season that are being selected later than their Steamer projections suggest they should in points leagues and H2H points formats. RotoBaller's fantasy baseball points analyst Antonio Losada will be offering a few picks for both potential overperformers (sleepers) and shortcomers (busts) when it […]

Sidney Crosby Reaches 500-Goal Mark

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby became the 46th player in NHL history to reach the 500-goal mark in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime victory against the Flyers, as the 34-year-old found the back of the net in the opening period of the game for his 14th goal of the season. Crosby is now the second active player […]

Patrice Bergeron Could Return on Thursday

Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron (upper body) could return to the lineup for Thursday's game against the Islanders. Bergeron has missed the previous three games with an upper-body injury, but he is expected to rejoin the team on Wednesday, according to head coach Bruce Cassidy. Bergeron has totaled 35 points (12 goals, 23 assists) to […]

RJ Barrett, Nerlens Noel To Remain Out Wednesday

New York Knicks guard/forward RJ Barrett (ankle) and center Nerlens Noel (foot) have both been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. This will be the fourth straight game missed for Barrett and the firth straight for Noel. Quentin Grimes should remain in the starting lineup due to Barrett's absence. Grimes has been […]

Robert Williams III Will Not Play On Tuesday

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (calf) will not play in Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers, according to ESPN's Tim Bontemps. Williams is dealing with right calf tightness. Tuesday's game is the front end of a back-to-back for the Celtics. They are set to play the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday. The Time Lord should […]

Kristaps Porzingis To Remain Out On Wednesday

Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Indiana Pacers. The seven-footer has yet to make his debut with his new team. The team has stated that Porzingis has a chance to return to the court before the All-Star break. After Wednesday's game, the Wizards just have one […]

MLB Trying To Reduce Size Of Domestic Reserve List

Major League Baseball has asked for the ability to eliminate hundreds of minor league playing jobs in their latest labor offer to the Players Association, according to sources familiar with the proposal. The current Domestic Reserve List is at 180, and the league proposed reducing the maximum number of players to as few as 150 […]

James Wiseman Cleared To Scrimmage On Tuesday

Golden State Warriors center James Wiseman (knee) has been cleared to scrimmage on Tuesday. He still has no timetable to return, but doing this 5-on-5 scrimmage is a step in the right direction. The hope is that Wiseman is able to return after the All-Star break. Fantasy managers who have an open IR spot might […]

Robert Williams III Could Miss Tuesday's Game

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (calf) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. It's a shame because Williams was playing extremely well lately. Grant Williams is expected to slide into the starting five on Tuesday. He's a decent streaming option as a starter. Although, Al Horford and Daniel Theis should […]

Fantasy Basketball Injury Updates for Week 18 - Pat Connaughton, Norman Powell, John Collins, Zach LaVine, Chris Duarte

Going to be knocking this out early on Monday yet again as there's another Bulls game tonight. Double-check the latest injury reports before you go full speed ahead on any adds. This should give you a quick, general idea though. The tradeline has come and gone, and there's been a ton of shifting in the […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (2/15/22): Top NBA DFS Lineups

Happy Tuesday, 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 […]

Jack Eichel Set For Season Debut Wednesday

Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel (neck) will make his long-awaited season debut in Wednesday's game against the Colorado Avalanche. The Golden Knights will place forward Mark Stone on the long-term injured reserve to make the financial situation work for Eichel's return, general manager Kelly McCrimmon said on Monday. Eichel will play his first NHL […]

Sean Couturier Out For The Season

Philadelphia Flyers center Sean Couturier (back) is out for the remainder of the season after undergoing back surgery on Friday. Couturier last played on December 18 and appeared in only 29 games this season, totaling six goals, 11 assists and 17 points. Couturier is expected to need three months to recover from the surgery and […]

James Wiseman Progressing Through Contact Work

Golden State Warriors center James Wiseman (knee) continues to work his way back from a torn meniscus in his right knee that he suffered last April. Earlier this month, Wiseman was cleared for contact work and he has slowly been progressing through more workouts. This past week, he did 3-on-3 contact work and he also […]

Rudy Gobert Returns For Monday’s Game

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (calf) has been given the green light to get back into action for Monday's contest against the Rockets. Gobert had missed the Jazz's previous nine outings due to a left calf strain, with his return zapping Hassan Whiteside of his DFS and short-term season-long appeal. Entering the night as both […]

Mitchell Robinson Good To Go On Monday

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (ankle) will be active for Monday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The fourth-year pro suffered an ankle injury in the team's last game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday. He wasn't able to return to the game after sustaining the injury 14 minutes into the contest. The […]

Isaiah Jackson Out For Tuesday's Game Against Milwaukee

Indiana Pacers center Isaiah Jackson (ankle) will be sidelined once again for Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Jackson is dealing with a right ankle sprain. He was out for over a week before briefly returning to action last Friday. In that return, he re-injured his ankle and he hasn't played since. While Jackson remains […]

Nerlens Noel To Miss His Fourth Straight Game

New York Knicks center Nerlens Noel (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. This will be his fourth consecutive game on the sidelines with a left knee injury. Fellow center Mitchell Robinson (ankle) is questionable for the game. If Robinson sits, Taj Gibson and Obi Toppin could be set […]