Kelly Olynyk Picks Up Double-Double In Thursday's Win

Miami Heat forward/center Kelly Olynyk left a big mark on Thursday's 103-93 win against the Pelicans, picking up an 18-point, 10-rebound double-double while also handing out seven dimes and snatching one steal. He shot 7-for-8 from the field and 4-for-5 from downtown in 37 minutes. The 29-year-old got some extra burn with Bam Adebayo (knee) […]

Mason Plumlee Posts Double-Double Against Knicks

Detroit Pistons center Mason Plumlee had a solid game in Thursday night's 114-104 loss to the New York Knicks. Plumlee shot 4-for-7 from the field and 4-for-6 from the line while racking up 12 points and 13 rebounds. He also had four assists and a block. Plumlee is off to a great start in March […]

Fantasy Basketball Night In Review: Thursday, March 4

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 […]

Nerlens Noel Double-Doubles With Strong Defensive Numbers

New York Knicks center Nerlens Noel had one of his best all-around games of the year in Thursday night's 114-104 win over the Detroit Pistons. Noel shot 5-for-5 from the field and 2-for-2 from the line. He scored 12 points to go along with 11 rebounds, two assists, four steals and two blocks. He played […]

MLB Spring Training Notebook (3/5) - Buehler Building Up For Big Season

Welcome to the 2021 edition of RotoBaller's Spring Training Notebook. I began this column a year ago, and made it about four or five articles in when Major League Baseball decided to shut things down, just like everything else around the globe, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  We've finally made it to (real?) baseball games. […]

Elias Pettersson Won't Play On Thursday

Vancouver Canucks center Elias Pettersson comes out of the lineup on Thursday with an undisclosed injury. Marc Michaelis gets a chance to make his NHL debut against Toronto. Pettersson was on fire prior to getting injured, scoring in four of five games and posting three multi-point efforts. He has 10 goals and 21 points for […]

Ryan Johansen Returns From COVID-19 List

Nashville Predators center Ryan Johansen will return to the lineup on Thursday after being removed from the NHL's COVID-19 protocols list. He takes up a spot as a third-line center between Nick Cousins and Viktor Arvidsson. Nashville also has Brad Richardson (upper body) back in the lineup for the first time since Jan. 30. Johansen […]

Jimmy Butler Will Play, Bam Adebayo Ruled Out Against Pelicans

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (knee) will play Thursday while Bam Adebayo (knee) has been ruled out against the Pelicans. Butler missed the last two games with some inflammation in his right knee- but returns just in time for an excellent matchup with the Pelicans, who have allowed the seventh-most FanDuel points to small forwards. […]

Ryan Dzingel Makes Season Debut Tonight In Calgary

Ottawa Senators forward Ryan Dzingel will play in his first game of the year since being acquired from Carolina on February 13th. Dzingel played his first four years of his career as a Senator, compiling 62 goals and 64 assists in 247 contests. He is slotted to play on the fourth line tonight against Calgary. […]

MLB Spring Training Notebook (3/4) - Realmuto Nearing Return

Welcome to the 2021 edition of RotoBaller's Spring Training Notebook. I began this column a year ago, and made it about four or five articles in when Major League Baseball decided to shut things down, just like everything else around the globe, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  We've finally made it to (real?) baseball games. […]

Nico Hischier Remains Out, Listed Week-To-Week

New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier (face) will miss a third straight game on Thursday versus the Rangers and is listed week-to-week with a sinus fracture. The Swiss forward was hit in the face by a puck in a 5-2 loss to Washington last weekend and hasn't played since. He had just started to pick […]

Sidney Crosby Returns From COVID-19 List

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby has been removed from the NHL's COVID-19 protocols list and could feature in Thursday's matchup against Philadelphia. The Penguins captain spent only a couple of days on the list, so he should be game-ready. He leads all active players with 107 points against the Flyers, which he has accumulated across […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (3/4/21): NBA DFS Lineups

Happy Thursday, RotoBallers! We welcome in the first Thursday of March with nine games on the NBA schedule. Tonight is the final slate of games for DFS until next Wednesday (Mar. 10), so let's go into the All-Star break with a bang. Miami at New Orleans is the prime time game of the night, and […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (3/4/21): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

We have a solid nine-game slate to send the NBA off into the All-Star break, giving us as DFS players plenty of opportunity to partake in the fun before nearly a week off, unless you’re partaking in some All-Star Game contests. There are what appear to be some interesting game environments on tap as we […]

Max Stassi Not Ready For Games

Los Angeles Angels catcher Max Stassi (hip) isn't ready to appear in Cactus League games after having left hip surgery after the 2020 season, but he is taking part in full workouts and is getting close to making his spring training debut. Barring a setback, Stassi is expected to be ready for the start of […]

Andrew Knapp To See Expanded Role In 2021

Philadelphia Phillies catcher Andrew Knapp will see an expanded role this season, even when J.T. Realmuto is healthy, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. Knapp has been working as the team's top catcher as Realmuto deals with an injury, though reports indicate Realmuto is still on track for Opening Day. Knapp is a light-hitting backup catcher […]

LaMarcus Aldridge Won't Suit Up Thursday

San Antonio Spurs center LaMarcus Aldridge (illness) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He sat out of Tuesday's game due to an illness and he'll sit out the last game before the All-Star break too. Drew Eubanks and Luka Samanic have seen increased playing time lately. Samanic played well […]

Salvador Perez 2-For-5 With A Homer In First Three Spring Games

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez is off to a solid start to spring training. He's started three of the team's first four games, hitting clean-up twice and third in the order once. Over those three games, he's 2-for-5 with a solo home run and a walk. The Royals did a good job bolstering their […]

Jason Spezza Posts Three Points On Wednesday

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Jason Spezza had three assists in helping Toronto dominate the Edmonton Oilers 6-1 on Wednesday. Spezza has played well for the Leafs this season with five goals and 10 assists through 23 contests. He plays on the team's fourth line and averages 10:35 of ice time a game. The Maple Leafs […]

Nikola Vucevic Scores 29 Points With Full Line

Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic dropped 29 points with nine rebounds, three assists, two triples, a block, and a steal in a 115-112 loss to the Hawks. Teammate Evan Fournier (groin) was sidelined, leaving Vucevic, who came out of the gate hot in the first quarter, to be aggressive. The All-Star big man has produced […]

Rickard Rakell Maintains Momentum In Wednesday's Matchup

Anaheim Ducks forward Rickard Rakell scored the team's second goal in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to St. Louis, extending his point streak to three games. Trevor Zegras posted his first career point with an assist on the play and Maxime Comtois also scored for the Ducks, who dropped their eighth straight game. It's been a miserable […]

Mason Plumlee Notches Second Career Triple-Double

Detroit Pistons center Mason Plumlee notched the second triple-double of his career in a 129-105 win over the Raptors. Plumlee scored 14 points with 11 rebounds, 10 assists, a block, and a steal in just 28 minutes. The veteran big man took advantage of the wealth of opportunities available in the offense with both Jerami […]

Fantasy Basketball Night In Review: Wednesday, March 3

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 […]

Joel Embiid Puts Up Monster Numbers In Win Over Jazz

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid had a monster game in an overtime win over the Jazz. Embiid scored 40 points with 19 rebounds, three assists, two triples- one of which he hit with five seconds left to force overtime- two blocks, and a steal in 40 minutes. The rebounds were a season-high, while the points […]

Mitch Garver Belts First Home Run Of Spring

Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in a 14-6 loss to the Red Sox on Wednesday. Garver drilled an upstairs fastball offering from Nick Pivetta to right field for a solo shot in the first inning. The dinger left his bat at an exit velocity of 102.4 MPH and […]

LaMarcus Aldridge Questionable For Thursday

San Antonio Spurs center LaMarcus Aldridge (illness) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The veteran big man missed their last game due to illness and it sounds like he could be sidelined again here. The Spurs are still without Derrick White, Rudy Gay, and Devin Vassell due to the […]

Clint Capela Sitting Out On Wednesday

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (foot) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Orlando Magic. This isn't shocking news as it sounded like Capela was going to sit out coming into this game. John Collins, Onyeka Okongwu, and Danilo Gallinari will split up the minutes at center. Collins is obviously the best fantasy […]

Gordon Hayward Available, Cody Zeller To Miss Another Game

Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward (hand) is available to play Wednesday, while Cody Zeller (hip) will miss another contest. Hayward was upgraded from questionable to probable earlier, though he said how playing through the hand injury made it worse. Playing through some pain, Hayward can still be activated in season-long leagues, though it might be […]

Evgeny Kuznetsov Back In Lineup On Wednesday

Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov has been given the green light and will play as his team squares off against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden on Wednesday night. After missing the last two games due to an upper-body injury, the 28-year-old will be re-inserted in his usual spot on the Caps' top line alongside […]

Bam Adebayo Listed As Questionable For Thursday

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (knee) is questionable for Thursday's contest against the Pelicans. Adebayo has yet to miss a game as he continues to deal with left knee tendonitis, though Tuesday was the first game where he struggled, albeit in a tough matchup against Clint Capela. Before that game, the 23-year-old had rattled off […]