Malcolm Brogdon, Isaiah Jackson Out On Tuesday

Indiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles) and center Isaiah Jackson (ankle) have been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. With this news and following the trade of Domantas Sabonis, the Pacers are set to be extremely short-handed on Tuesday. The Pacers will only have eight total players available: Chris Duarte, Duane Washington […]

Nicolas Claxton Ruled Out On Tuesday

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (hamstring) will not suit up for Tuesday's game against the Boston Celtics. This will be the second-straight game he's missed while dealing with left hamstring tightness. With LaMarcus Aldridge (ankle) still sidelined as well, the Nets will be leaning on Blake Griffin and Day'Ron Sharpe as their primary centers. Sharpe […]

Mitchell Robinson, Nerlens Noel Out On Tuesday

New York Knicks big men Mitchell Robinson (back) and Nerlens Noel (knee) have both been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Denver Nuggets. As a result, we should see a good amount of Obi Toppin and Taj Gibson on the floor with Julius Randle logging some center minutes. Robinson and Noel have been dealing […]

MLB Stops Drug Testing During Lockout

Major League Baseball has stopped drug testing players during the lockout that began on Dec. 2 of last year. Testing for steroids was stopped for the first time in almost 20 years due to the expiration of the league's drug agreement between management and the players' association. "It should be a major concern to all […]

Domantas Sabonis Heading To Sacramento

The Indiana Pacers have agreed on a deal that will send star power forward Domantas Sabonis to the Sacramento Kings. Sabonis, Jeremy Lamb and Justin Holiday are heading to Sacramento while Tyrese Haliburton, Buddy Hield and Tristan Thompson are being traded to Indiana. The Kings had been one of the rumored suitors for Sabonis so […]

Pelicans Acquire C.J. McCollum In Seven-Player Trade

The New Orleans Pelicans and Portland Trail Blazers completed a trade on Tuesday that will send C.J. McCollum, Larry Nance Jr. and Tony Snell to New Orleans. In exchange, the Trail Blazers will receive Josh Hart, Tomas Satoransky, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Didi Louzada, a protected 2022 first round pick and two second round picks. Expect to […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (2/8/22): Today's 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 […]

Evgeni Malkin Enters COVID-19 Protocols

Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin has been placed in the NHL's COVID-19 protocols on Monday. Malkin will be forced to miss the next two games against the Bruins on Tuesday and Senators on Thursday, as the league requires a player to be sidelined for a minimum of five days when entering the COVID-19 protocols. Malkin […]

Jack Eichel Cleared For Contact In Practice

Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel (neck) is making progress in the road to his season debut as he practiced with the team in a full-contact jersey for the first time on Monday. Eichel has spent the season recovering from artificial disk replacement surgery that took place in November, and Monday's practice was an encouraging […]

Aleksej Pokusevski Sent To The G League

The Oklahoma City Thunder sent power forward/center Aleksej Pokusevski to the G League on Monday. The seven-footer fell out of the team's rotation in early January, but he earned playing time in this past Saturday's game against the Sacramento Kings. He played 26 minutes in the contest and shot 5-for-9 from the field on the […]

LaMarcus Aldridge Will Be Sidelined Tuesday

Brooklyn Nets center LaMarcus Aldridge (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Boston as he continues to work his way back from a sprained left ankle. Aldridge's absence is set to mark his fifth in a row, and should pave the way for Blake Griffin to play a significant role in the frontcourt, […]

Nicolas Claxton Receives Questionable Tag For Tuesday

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (hamstring) has been deemed questionable to suit up for Tuesday's game against the Celtics due to a tight left hamstring. Claxton was held to just five minutes in Friday's outing due to the ailment, having since been unavailable Sunday, allowing Blake Griffin to step in and see 30 minutes as […]

Fantasy Basketball Injury Updates for Week 17 - James Harden, Zach LaVine, De'Aaron Fox, Darius Garland, Malcolm Brogdon

Heads up that I'm getting to this early on Monday so I can watch the Bulls against the Suns and do my podcast for the game. Double-check the latest injury reports before you go full speed ahead on any adds. This should give you a quick, general idea though. Lots of strange, questionable injuries creeping […]

Fantasy Basketball Deeper-League Waiver Wire Adds for Week 17: Isaac Okoro, Jaxson Hayes, Doug McDermott, Josh Richardson, Austin Rivers

The deeper a fantasy basketball league, the harder it is to hit a winner with your last few picks. It is also harder to find decent help from the waiver wire if your late-round picks don't do you justice. If you picked up a few stinkers, don't lose hope just yet. I will try to […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (2/7/22): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

We have a much smaller slate than usual for a Monday this week, as only five games are on tap. There's also the potential for some lopsided results given the matchups, but there are still enough healthy players to give us plenty of viable options at each point on the salary scale. There's plenty to […]

Rudy Gobert Ruled Out On Monday

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (calf) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the New York Knicks. He has missed each of the last six games, but the Jazz are hopeful to get Gobert back before the All-Star break. In the meantime, Hassan Whiteside should continue to start and have short term streaming appeal. […]

John Hicks Signs Minor League Contract With The Cubs

The Chicago Cubs signed free-agent catcher John Hicks to a minor league deal. He spent most of last season in Triple-A and had a brief 10-game stint in the majors. The 32-year-old slashed .258/.258/.677 with four home runs, seven RBI and six runs scored across 31 plate appearances for the Texas Rangers in 2021. Hicks […]

NBA Waiver Wire Streamers for Fantasy Basketball Week 17 (Feb 7 - Feb 13)

Playoffs' are around the corner Playoffs' are around the corner Playoffs' are around the corner For me (and you)! Let's get that playoff berth and then win the whole thing! If you need help getting there, I'll do my best to assist. As always, I have taken a look ahead at the NBA schedule for […]

Goga Bitadze Will Play Versus Cleveland

Indiana Pacers center Goga Bitadze (foot) will return on Sunday evening against Cleveland. The 22-year-old missed his last four games because of soreness in his right foot. However, with Domantas Sabonis available after sitting out three games while adhering to COVID-19 health and safety protocols, Bitadze's ceiling will be somewhat restricted. As a result, he's […]

Domantas Sabonis To Return On Sunday Night

Indiana Pacers center Domantas Sabonis will return for Sunday's matchup versus Cleveland. Sabonis missed his previous three games while adhering to COVID-19 health and safety protocols. With Caris LeVert getting traded on Sunday to the Cavaliers, the team will undoubtedly welcome the big man back with open arms. He is a must-start in all formats […]

Rudy Gobert Returns To Practice

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (calf) returned to practice on Sunday, albeit in a limited capacity. However, it's still good news, primarily since it appears as if the 29-year-old is nearing a return after being sidelined by a left calf strain. Gobert has missed six games already, but there is a chance he could be […]

Maxi Kleber Downgraded To Out

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Maxi Kleber (knee) won't play on Sunday against the Hawks. The 30-year-old is currently plagued by fluid in his left knee, and with Kristaps Porzingis (knee) not playing as well. Dwight Powell should get some additional run. Powell had 14 points, five boards, and three steals against the 76ers on Friday, so […]

Paul Millsap Remains Out On Sunday

Brooklyn Nets forward Paul Millsap (personal) won't play on Sunday in Denver, as expected. The veteran remains out while the team looks to move him ahead of the February 10th trade deadline, so it's likely he has already played his final game in Brooklyn. However, with LaMarcus Aldridge (ankle) and Nicolas Claxton (hamstring) both out, […]

LaMarcus Aldridge Remains Out Versus Denver

Brooklyn Nets forward LaMarcus Aldridge (ankle) won't play versus the Denver Nuggets on Sunday. Aldridge injured his left ankle during the first outing of the team's five-game road trip, although head coach Steve Nash remains optimistic he may return before the All-Star break. Nevertheless, Nicolas Claxton (hamstring) is also out, so Day'Ron Sharpe, James Johnson, […]

Nicolas Claxton Out With A Hamstring Issue Against Denver

Brooklyn Nets forward/center Nicolas Claxton (hamstring) isn't available for Sunday's contest versus the Denver Nuggets. Claxton tweaked his left hamstring during Friday's bout in Utah, relegating him to only five minutes of action. With the Nets also down Paul Millsap (personal) and LaMarcus Aldridge (ankle), Day'Ron Sharpe, James Johnson, and Blake Griffin should handle things […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (2/6/22): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

Back-to-back five-game slates on the weekend in the NBA, and we have a very interesting one in store for tonight with Giannis and Luka at the top, a myriad of intriguing mid-to-high range plays, and scarce value. The Pelicans-Rockets and Bucks-Clippers affairs are profiling to be the top ones to target in our lineups as […]

Fantasy Basketball 9-Cat Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17 - Reggie Bullock, Darius Bazley, Javonte Green, Taurean Prince, Damian Jones

Welcome back to the waiver wire! Need to bolster your flailing team? We've got you covered. Maybe. We'll see. These recommendations are mainly for 9-cat leagues, but if you play in another format, there's a good chance that the information here can still help you. We'll be looking at centers, forwards, and guards whose low rostership […]

Kevon Looney (PF/C, GSW): Week 17 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 37% of leagues ANALYSIS: Another week, another set of starts for the Warriors center given the inexistent depth of the team at the big-man position. Seriously. With Draymond Green expected to miss three or four more weeks and James Wiseman not even on the radar, it's […]

James Wiseman Begins Practicing With Teammates

Golden State Warriors center James Wiseman (knee) began practicing with his teammates on Saturday. The sophomore hasn't played this season as he continues to recover from surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee. While Wiseman hasn't been cleared for contact, it's a step in the right direction. Nonetheless, it's unknown how much […]

Ivica Zubac Questionable Against The Defending Champs

Los Angeles Lakers center Ivica Zubac (calf) is questionable for Sunday's meeting against the Milwaukee Bucks. He's missed his previous two games with right calf soreness, so if he can't go, Serge Ibaka will likely see an increase in playing time and possibly production. Ibaka had 20 points and eight boards against the Lakers on […]