Joel Embiid Listed As Questionable For Sunday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. The former MVP returned to the 76ers lineup this week, playing in two of three games, but he may sit out Sunday's action due to left knee injury management. Guerschon Yabusele (knee), who is considered probable, will likely […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Good To Go Saturday

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) will suit up for Saturday's fascinating battle against the Boston Celtics. Towns was downgraded from probable to questionable a few hours before tip-off, but the team has now confirmed that the five-time All-Star will be in the lineup. After being limited to 12 points by the Celtics on […]

Blue Jays Inviting Matt Whatley To Spring Training

According to Keegan Matheson of MLB.com, the Toronto Blue Jays are inviting catcher Matt Whatley to spring training as a non-roster invite. Whatley was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the third round of the 2017 MLB Draft but has yet to reach the major leagues. Last season, Whatley held a .199/.294/.319 line with two […]

Rays Invite Tres Barrera, Connor Seabold To Spring Training

According to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, the Tampa Bay Rays are inviting catcher Tres Barrera and right-handed pitcher Connor Seabold to spring training as non-roster players. Barrera spent time with the Nationals and Cardinals. Across 57 MLB contests, the backstop posted a .228/.313/.310 slash line with two home runs. In 169 contests […]

Brian Navarreto Inks Minor-League Deal With Miami

According to Isaac Azout of the Miami Herald, the Miami Marlins have signed catcher Brian Navarreto to a minor-league contract. Navarreto will not be invited to spring training. Navarreto spent an earlier stint with the Miami Marlins from 2020 through 2021. He appeared in just two MLB games and went 2-for-5 with one strikeout. Last […]

Chet Holmgren Sitting On Saturday Night

Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (hip, injury management) won't play on Saturday versus Memphis. The 22-year-old was available for Friday's win over the Toronto Raptors after missing nearly three months because of a hip injury. He logged 22 minutes, and although he didn't do much on the scoring end, he at least had five […]

Mark Williams Ruled Out On Saturday

According to Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick, center Mark Williams won't play on Saturday versus Indiana. The trade that will send him from Charlotte to Los Angeles isn't complete, although it looks like he'll make his debut on Monday against the Utah Jazz. Without Williams in the equation, Jaxson Hayes, who had 11 […]

Myles Turner Out Against The Lakers

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (neck) is out on Saturday against the Lakers. The 28-year-old has averaged 15.1 points, 6.6 boards, and 1.8 blocks this season, all down from the 2023-24 campaign. But he's only missed four games leading up to the meeting with the Lakers, so that's been a plus for fantasy managers. Until […]

David Fry Targeting May Return

According to Zack Meisel of The Athletic, Cleveland Guardians catcher David Fry (elbow) could return to the batter's box in May or June. Meisel noted that given Fry's recovery process from Tommy John, he will not be able to contribute defensively but should be able to return to the batter's box early into the season. […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (2/8/25)

The Trade Deadline has come and gone, with a group of stars and plenty of role players now finding themselves on new teams in preparation for the home stretch. In these articles, I focus on the top plays, traditionally geared toward cash games. However, with over a decade of NBA DFS experience under my belt—and […]

Dylan Cozens Expected To Play Saturday

Buffalo Sabres forward Dylan Cozens (lower body) is on track to play on Saturday against the Nashville Predators. The 23-year-old is dealing with a lower-body injury but practiced on Friday, and Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff said he expected Cozens to play against Nashville. Cozens has been in the lineup for all 53 games this […]

Leon Draisaitl Scores Goal No. 40

Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl found the back of the net twice during their 5-4 loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Friday evening. Draisaitl found the back of the net in the opening frame on the power-play. Then in the second, Draisaitl would score his 40th goal of the campaign, this time during 5-on-5 play. […]

Nathan MacKinnon Tallies Four Points On Friday

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon tallied four points during their 5-4 victory over the Edmonton Oilers. MacKinnon opened the scoring by tallying his 21st goal of the season on the man-advantage in the first period. Later in that frame, MacKinnon added two primary assists on Cale Makar's and Artturi Lehkonen's goals. Then, in the third, […]

Ryan Donato Shines In Friday's Victory

Chicago Blackhawks center Ryan Donato tallied four points during their 6-2 victory over the Nashville Predators on Friday evening. In the second frame, Donato tallied two primary assists, both on the power-play on Connor Bedard and Seth Jones' goals. He also added his first goal of the game during this period during 5-on-5 play. Then, […]

NHL DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (2/8/25)

Hello, RotoBallers! The NHL season is in full swing, and we have another action-packed Saturday slate. In this piece, I will discuss my favorite forward lines to target, defensemen, and goalies in tonight's action. Keep updated with any injury notes on our newsfeed before setting your lineup. If you have questions about further strategy and […]

Premium: NHL DFS Picks, Stacks, Goalies Analysis for February 8, 2025 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. I aim to help you narrow your plays to get the most bang for your DFS buck. Be sure to check out all of our NHL articles and NHL DFS tools, including our daily NHL Heat Map. NHL Premium members can find […]

Mark Williams Uncertain For Saturday

Los Angeles Lakers center Mark Williams is currently listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's game against the Indiana Pacers. Williams was dealt from the Charlotte Hornets to the Lakers on Thursday in exchange for Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, and two draft picks. It sounds like the trade is still pending, so fantasy managers might have to […]

Carlos Narvaez The Favorite For Backup Catching Duties

The Athletic's Jen McCaffrey writes that Boston Red Sox catcher Carlos Narvaez appears to have the upper hand to win the backup catching role behind starter Connor Wong to begin the 2025 season. Boston acquired Narvaez from the division-rival New York Yankees at the winter meetings. The 26-year-old made his big-league debut last year but […]

Myles Turner Ruled Out For Saturday

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (neck) has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Turner only played five minutes on Thursday before exiting the game due to a possible concussion. The Pacers are calling his absence a neck strain, so Turner appears to have avoided going into concussion protocol. The […]

Connor Wong Adds Muscle This Offseason

The Athletic's Jen McCaffrey writes that Boston Red Sox Connor Wong looked noticeably stronger at Fenway Fest after he spent the offseason "eating a lot" in order to make himself more durable. Wong hit .327 with an .857 OPS through the end of June last season but tailed off offensively in the second half, both […]

Andre Drummond Returns To Action

Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond (toe) will rejoin the lineup on Friday against the Detroit Pistons. The big man has missed eight games because of a left toe injury. Drummond's return is timely, as the 76ers will be without Guerschon Yabusele (knee) on Friday. He will share backup center duties with Adem Bona, which limits […]

Guerschon Yabusele Out On Friday

Philadelphia 76ers forward/center Guerschon Yabusele (knee) will not play on Friday against the Detroit Pistons. He is unavailable for the third time this season after the team initially listed him as questionable on the injury report. Yabusele's absence allows Justin Edwards to keep ahold of a starting spot, even with Paul George back in action. […]

Brook Lopez Cleared For Action

Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (knee) will play on Friday against the Atlanta Hawks. Lopez recently missed one game due to a back issue and is currently nursing a knee contusion. However, the ailment will not keep him off the court Friday night, as the team has upgraded his status from probable to available. Lopez […]

Jusuf Nurkic Won't Make Hornets Debut On Friday

According to Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Hornets center Jusuf Nurkic won't make his Hornets debut on Friday versus the San Antonio Spurs. The big man was traded from the Phoenix Suns on Thursday before the NBA Trade Deadline. Nurkic has only played two games in 2025 and averaged 16.0 minutes per game off […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Will Not Play On Friday

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) will sit out a third consecutive game on Friday against the Atlanta Hawks. Milwaukee's superstar is experiencing tightness in his left calf and is not yet ready to return to action after initially being listed as questionable on the injury report. With Antetokounmpo still sidelined, we should see another […]

J.T. Compher On Track To Return To Action Saturday

Detroit Red Wings forward J.T. Compher (upper body) is expected to rejoin the action on Saturday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Compher has missed five games with an upper-body injury. The versatile forward skated on the fourth line and worked with the second power-play unit during Friday's practice. Compher's last appearance also came against the […]

Cubs Invite Matt Shaw, Moises Ballesteros, James Triantos To Spring Training

The Chicago Cubs are bringing infield prospects Matt Shaw and James Triantos, and catcher/first baseman Moises Ballesteros to major-league spring training this year as non-roster invites. Per MLB Pipeline, Shaw is ranked as the No. 19 overall prospect in baseball, with Triantos checking in at No. 73, and Ballesteros at No. 69. If the Cubs […]

Mavrik Bourque Available Friday

Dallas Stars center Mavrik Bourque (face) will rejoin the lineup on Friday against the Los Angeles Kings. The young forward was struck in the face by a puck last Sunday during a game against the Columbus Blue Jackets and missed Tuesday's matchup with the Anaheim Ducks. However, he is now good to go again. Bourque […]

Leodalis De Vries, Ethan Salas Invited To Spring Training

The San Diego Padres announced on Friday that infielder Leodalis De Vries and catcher Ethan Salas will be non-roster invites to major-league spring training this year. Per MLB Pipeline, De Vries is the No. 18 prospect in all of baseball in 2025, with Salas checking in at No. 33. Both prospects are only 18 years […]

Tage Thompson Could Return On Saturday

According to Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio, Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson (concussion) "looks good" ahead of Saturday's contest against the Nashville Predators. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status during the morning skate, but he is trending toward a return. The 27-year-old has missed the previous contest due to a concussion. However, […]