Brad Marchand Records Three Points in Bruins Victory

Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand had three assists as Boston defeated the New York Rangers 4-0 on Thursday. Marchand has now tallied three points in three separate contests this season. His helpers came on goals from David Pastrnak, Patrice Bergeron, and David Krejci. The centerman is having an excellent season with 12 goals and 19 […]

Dwight Howard Scores Season-High 18 Points With 12 Boards

Philadelphia 76ers center Dwight Howard came off the bench to produce a season-high 18 points in Thursday's win at Chicago, adding 12 rebounds, a pair of blocks, and one steal. With Joel Embiid (health protocols) missing, Tony Bradley made the start at center and had a nice outing as well, recording 14 points on perfect […]

Nikola Vucevic Picks Up Big Double-Double

Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic had a team-high 24 points and crashed the board hard with 17 rebounds in Thursday's loss to Miami. He shot 10-for-20 from the field while adding three assists with two turnovers in 34 minutes. His front-court mate Aaron Gordon returned to action with nine points in 14 minutes. Vucevic will […]

Kelly Olynyk Puts Up 20 Points

Miami Heat forward/center Kelly Olynyk had a nice 20-point outing in Thursday's win over Orlando, shooting 7-for-14 from the field and 4-for-8 from downtown. He also had seven rebounds with two assists, two steals, and one block. Olynyk has had two back-to-back strong outings with Bam Adebayo (knee) missing. Adebayo's problem doesn't seem to be […]

Fantasy Basketball Night In Review: Thursday, March 11

Welcome to the RotoBaller NBA Recap. In this feature, we will highlight a few key fantasy basketball takeaways from the games played during last night's slate. These viewpoints can be both positive and negative and will hopefully help to provide insight into different roster moves you should consider making based on trends and statistical nuggets […]

Clint Capela Grabs 19 Rebounds On Thursday

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela pulled down 19 rebounds in Thursday's win over the Toronto Raptors. He also added nine points on 4-for-7 shooting and blocked five shots. Capela was a team-worst -23 in terms of on/off. With the Hawks finally starting to get back to full strength, Capela won't be scoring a ton going […]

J.T. Realmuto Cleared For Baseball Activities

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (thumb), who is recovering from a fractured right thumb, was cleared to begin baseball activities on Thursday. Manager Joe Girardi said that the catcher made around 40 throws, took 10 dry swings and 20 swings off a tee, reporting "no issues." Realmuto will continue to wear a protective splint on […]

Marc Gasol Won’t Play Against Indiana

Los Angeles Lakers center Marc Gasol won't play on Friday against Indiana. The veteran has been in quarantine since the beginning of the month while adhering to the league's COVID-19 health and safety protocols, meaning that Montrezl Harrell should continue to benefit from a fantasy standpoint on Friday against the Pacers.

Spurs Still Looking To Deal LaMarcus Aldridge

San Antonio Spurs forward/center LaMarcus Aldridge (personal) will not play on Friday night against Orlando, as expected. Head coach Gregg Popovich stated that the team has mutually agreed to part ways with the veteran, with the hope that a deal can be made to move him before the March 25 trade deadline. With a buyout […]

Robinson Chirinos Diagnosed With Fractured Wrist

New York Yankees catcher Robinson Chirinos (wrist) was diagnosed with a fractured right wrist, ending his bid to make the Opening Day roster as Gary Sanchez's backup. Chirinos was hit by a pitch in the Grapefruit League game on Wednesday night. Wrist and hand specialists will be consulted in the coming days to determine the […]

Gerrit Cole Solid On Thursday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole pitched well on Thursday, striking out five batters over three innings of one-run ball. Cole's 20% swinging-strike rate was characteristically excellent, and there's no reason to expect Cole to be anything other than an ace once again in 2021. For what it's worth, Kyle Higashioka was behind the […]

MLB Spring Training Notebook (3/11) - Hiura Endures Spring Struggles

Welcome to the 2021 edition of RotoBaller's Spring Training Notebook. Thankfully, we have real, live baseball being played every day again, and while it doesn't count for anything, these exhibition games gives us the smallest glimmer into players and teams heading into the new season. We're officially through the first week of spring training games […]

Luka Doncic And Kristaps Porzingis Out Thursday

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (ankle) and forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (knee) are both out Thursday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Both starters are most likely getting a rest day here after playing on Wednesday, so they should both be cleared for their next game on Saturday. With Doncic out, Jalen Brunson will likely handle the […]

James Wiseman Should Play Versus Clippers

Golden State Warriors center James Wiseman is expected to be available for Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. He was unable to practice on Wednesday due to the NBA's health and safety protocols. It sounds like Wiseman should be able to play in this one, but fantasy managers should check back later for confirmation. […]

Hassan Whiteside Remains Out On Thursday

Sacramento Kings center Hassan Whiteside has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Houston Rockets. He has not played in a game since the middle of February due to the NBA's health and safety protocols. It's uncertain when he'll get back on the court, but the Kings could use him right now. Richaun Holmes […]

Joel Eriksson Ek Lights The Lamp Twice On Wednesday

Minnesota Wild centerman Joel Eriksson Ek netted two goals while helping Minnesota beat the Vegas Golden Knights by a score of 4-3 on Wednesday. Eriksson Ek now has ten goals and five assists through 24 games. Eriksson Ek has been centering Minnesota's second line playing alongside Jordan Greenway and Marcus Foligno. The 24-year-old is also […]

The Fantasy Basketball Drop List: Week 11

Hey, y'all! Feels like it's been forever since we talked about fantasy basketball, doesn't it? The All-Star break is over though, so it's time to get ready for the second half. As always, the best way to win in fantasy basketball is to actually do things with your roster. But to add someone, you've also […]

Fantasy Basketball Night In Review: Wednesday, March 10

Welcome to the RotoBaller NBA Recap. In this feature, we will highlight a few key fantasy basketball takeaways from the games played during last night's slate. These viewpoints can be both positive and negative and will hopefully help to provide insight into different roster moves you should consider making based on trends and statistical nuggets […]

Fantasy Basketball Mid-Week Streamers for Week 11

Our one and only, Milos Zvekic broke down the Week 11 streamers earlier this week and will continue to do so all season long. I will be chiming in mid-week to add some sprinkles and frosting onto the beautifully baked Zvekic cake. For the rest of Week 11 (Thursday to Sunday), there are 14 teams with […]

Anze Kopitar Extends Point Streak With Power-Play Goal

Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar took his point streak to six games on Wednesday, recording the game-winning goal with a power-play marker in a 5-1 win over Anaheim. Adrian Kempe netted twice and Andreas Athanasiou and Alex Iafallo also scored. The Kings have looked pretty bad at times this season, but Kopitar has been […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (3/11/21): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

After easing back into action with a two-game slate Wednesday, the NBA goes full bore with a mammoth 11-game ledger Thursday night that officially welcomes us to the second half of the season. With teams coming back to the floor after a seven- or eight-day layoff, there’s always the chance of some early rust. However, […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (3/11/21): NBA DFS Lineups

Happy Thursday, RotoBallers! On Wednesday, the NBA provided a DFS appetizer with a small two-game slate as we eased into the second half of the season. However, we are diving into a full-blown main course with 11 on the schedule as 22 teams kick off the second half of their 2020-21 campaigns. With so many […]

Jason Castro Returns To Field On Wednesday

Houston Astros catcher Jason Castro (oblique) returned to the field on Wednesday after dealing with a strained oblique. Castro signed with Houston this offseason. He began his career with the franchise in 2010 and spent seven years with the Astros before signing with the Minnesota Twins prior to the 2017 season. He's slated to be […]

Nathan MacKinnon Will Return To Action On Wednesday

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon will return to action in Wednesday's meeting with Arizona. He missed three games with an upper-body injury and the Avalanche was forced to use Mikko Rantanen as a center, so MacKinnon will make a welcome return. The star centerman enters the contest on a four-game point streak and he has […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (3/10/21): NBA DFS Lineups

The NBA All-Star break encapsulated six days, but managed to feel infinitely longer. Now the league returns just a day shy of its one-year anniversary of the first cancellation due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. It’s a brief two-game pocket, but with the past year in the rearview mirror, those two games feel precious. In […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (3/10/21): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Hello there, RotoBallers, and welcome back NBA! When you're someone who analyzes NBA games every day as I do, the long season can begin to wear you down so the All-star break was a welcome vacation. But I have to admit that after a few days, I was itching to get back to it and […]

Jusuf Nurkic Should Return In A Few Weeks

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic (wrist) believes that he should be able to get back on the court within the next few weeks. "It's kinda finishing up so I need to just make sure I'm not doing shortcuts now because it's almost there... I think a week or two will be just fine," said […]

Christian Wood Resumes Basketball Activities

Houston Rockets center Christian Wood (ankle) has resumed basketball activities, but is unlikely to suit up on Thursday. There was hope that Wood could return for the beginning of the second half. Sadly, he continues battling a right ankle sprain, but the fact he is back to practicing is a step in the right direction. […]

Auston Matthews Nets Two Goals In Leafs Loss

Toronto Maple Leafs star forward Auston Matthews was responsible for two out of his team's three goals in a 4-3 loss to Winnipeg on Tuesday. Matthews ended his five-game goal drought, and he still leads the NHL in goals with 20. The 23-year-old sits in sixth place in points with 33. Matthews holds the highest […]

Jordan Staal Notches Two Goals On Tuesday

Carolina Hurricanes centerman Jordan Staal and his teammates beat the Nashville Predators 3-2 in overtime to win their sixth straight. Staal scored in the second period then added the game-winner in overtime. He has been on a roll lately with five points in his last three contests. Through 23 games, the Thunder Bay, Ontario Native […]