Bam Adebayo Fills Up The Box Score In Friday's Victory

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo filled up the box score in Friday's impressive win over the Jazz. Adebayo scored 19 points while pulling down 11 boards for his fourth straight double-double, adding seven assists, a block, and a steal in 34 minutes. The All-Star snub was questionable heading into the game, though the team didn't […]

Deandre Ayton Scores 22 Points With Full Line

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton took a season-high 17 shots en route to a 22-point night in Friday's 106-97 win over Chicago. Ayton rounded out his productive line with seven rebounds, three blocks, an assist, and a steal in 33 minutes. The 22-year-old came alive defensively in the fourth quarter, where he recorded all three […]

Jeff Green Questionable Against Dallas

Brooklyn Nets forward/center Jeff Green (shoulder) is considered questionable heading into Saturday's matchup against Dallas. The veteran has been dealing with a contusion, an ailment that has caused him to miss the team's previous two outings. With Kevin Durant (hamstring) out until after the All-Star break, Bruce Brown may continue to see some additional run […]

Cody Zeller Ruled Out Against Warriors

Charlotte Hornets center Cody Zeller (hip) will not play Friday against the Golden State Warriors. Zeller's minutes were trending down before leaving Wednesday's game with a hip contusion and was doubtful coming into this contest. P.J. Washington and Bismack Biyombo will likely see a big boost in minutes with Washington being the more attractive option […]

Bam Adebayo Will Start Friday

Miami Heat forward/center Bam Adebayo (knee) is active and starting Friday against the Utah Jazz. Adebayo is dealing with knee soreness and was questionable to play, but will start and have a tall task against Rudy Gobert and the top-seeded Jazz. If Adebayo is limited, Precious Achiuwa and Kelly Olynyk would likely see more minutes. […]

Jonas Valanciunas Starting Friday

Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas (thigh) will play and start Friday against the Los Angeles Clippers. Valanciunas was a game-time decision while dealing with a sore thigh, but he will play in the back-to-back set against the Clippers. It's possible Valanciunas may be limited considering they just played Thursday, but he should still be safe […]

Cal Raleigh Could Contribute This Year

The Seattle Mariners catching position is expected to be a 55/45 split between Tom Murphy and Luis Torrens in 2021, but should either hit the injured list at any point this year, Cal Raleigh will be the player called up to fill in. The switch-hitting Raleigh has flashed impressive power potential, and expectations are that […]

Dario Saric Out With Ankle Sprain

Phoenix Suns forward/center Dario Saric (ankle) will not play Friday against the Chicago Bulls. Saric has now had injuries to both ankles over the past couple weeks, but was questionable to play Friday so this should be a short-term injury. With Saric out, Cameron Johnson, Jae Crowder and Frank Kaminsky should all see more run. […]

LaMarcus Aldridge Dealing With Wrist Soreness

San Antonio Spurs forward/center LaMarcus Aldridge (wrist) is questionable to play Saturday against the New Orleans Pelicans. Aldridge had just returned to play from a right hip flexor and right wrist soreness has been added to the list of injuries he has accumulated this year. The Spurs are already without Rudy Gay (health and safety […]

Davis Bertans Questionable Again Saturday

Washington Wizards forward/center Davis Bertans (knee) is questionable to play Saturday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Bertans was questionable Thursday, but ended up missing the game against the Denver Nuggets with knee soreness. The Wizards are entering a back-to-back set on Saturday and Sunday so it is possible Bertans misses at least one of them. Deni […]

Al Horford To Rest On Friday Evening

Oklahoma City Thunder center Al Horford will not play on Friday night against the Atlanta Hawks. With OKC playing its first of back-to-back outings, the veteran will get the night off to rest, a trend that has occurred throughout the year. In his place, Isaiah Roby should get the start once again, with the 23-year-old averaging […]

Kristaps Porzingis Expected To Play Saturday

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (back) is expected to play Saturday against the Brooklyn Nets. Porzingis is officially listed as questionable, but both he and head coach Rick Carlisle expect Porzingis to return barring any setbacks. The Mavericks are going to need Porzingis back if they want to compete in the loaded West and have […]

Bam Adebayo Questionable Versus Jazz

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (knee) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Utah Jazz. He is dealing with left knee tendinosis, so the team might wait until pregame to make a final decision. Precious Achiuwa could be asked to jump into the starting five and he'd have low-end streaming appeal. Goran Dragic […]

Cody Zeller Unlikely To Play Friday

Charlotte Hornets center Cody Zeller (hip) is unlikely to suit up for Friday's game against the Golden State Warriors. He has been downgraded to doubtful, so it doesn't sound like there's a good chance that Zeller plays here. Bismack Biyombo would most likely draw the start at center, while P.J. Washington would see increased value. […]

Jonas Valanciunas Could Miss Friday's Game

Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas (thigh) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. It's the second game of a back-to-back set, so it wouldn't be shocking to see the Grizzlies play it safe here. Xavier Tillman would see extended minutes and be a favorable streaming choice and DFS option for […]

Fantasy Basketball Week 10 Risers and Fallers

Welcome to the fantasy basketball risers and fallers column, a weekly look at a few players whose stock is rising and a few who've been struggling with some analysis of why that's been the case. As always, this doesn't mean you need to drop these players who are struggling, but this could be a useful piece […]

Brian Snitker Signs Extension Through 2023 Season

The Atlanta Braves signed manager Brian Snitker to a contract extension on Friday that will take him through the 2023 season. The deal includes a club option for the 2024 season. It's well-deserved, as Snitker has managed the team to three straight National League East division titles after they won just on division crown from […]

Connor McDavid Posts Two Points In Thursday's Win

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid had a goal and an assist in Thursday's 3-0 win over Vancouver to post his 12th multi-point outing of the season. His year includes two five-point performances and the Edmonton captain is dominating the league's scoring charts with 40 points in just 22 games. He'll be out to rattle the […]

Sam Reinhart Picks Up Another Power-Play Goal

Buffalo Sabres forward Sam Reinhart scored his third power-play goal in four games in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to New Jersey. Casey Mittelstadt also notched a power-play goal and Riley Sheahan started the scoring for the Sabres, who were without Jack Eichel after he was scratched with a lower-body injury. Five of Reinhart's seven goals […]

Pavel Zacha Finishes Three-Point Night With Game-Winner

New Jersey Devils forward Pavel Zacha capped off a three-point night with the game-winning goal in Thursday's 4-3 overtime victory against Buffalo. He added two assists to his tally, helping both of his linemates Nico Hischier and Jesper Bratt open their goals account for the year. Zacha added three shots and two hits to his […]

Using Sabermetrics for Fantasy Baseball: Plate Discipline

No matter how high a particular player's BABIP may be, his average will be mediocre at best if he strikes out too much. This is why fantasy managers have known for years that players like Chris Davis are potential drains on a fantasy team's batting average. Furthermore, players that whiff a lot tend to continue […]

Fantasy Basketball Night In Review: Thursday, February 25

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 […]

Jonas Valanciunas Takes Double-Double Streak To Five Games

Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas posted a fifth consecutive double-double on Thursday, racking up 16 points and 15 rebounds in a 122-94 win over the Clippers. He shot 7-for-14 from the field and even made both of his attempts from behind the arc. Valanciunas finished things up with a pair of assists. The nine-year veteran […]

Is J.T. Realmuto Worth the Draft Cost?

Every year, there seems to be one catcher who stands above all others when it comes to fantasy value and consequently draft price. In 2017, it was Gary Sanchez. In 2018, Salvador Perez. After the 2019 and 2020 seasons, J.T. Realmuto has clearly emerged as the top backstop in fantasy. Catcher is one of the […]

Nikola Vucevic With Double-Double In Loss To Nets

Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic scored 28 points on 12-for-23 shooting in Thursday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. In addition, he grabbed 12 rebounds and posted two assists while going 3-for-7 from three. He'll play the Jazz on Saturday, who allow opponents to grab the third-fewest rebounds in the NBA while scoring the second-fewest points […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (2/26/21): NBA DFS Lineups

Take a gander at Friday’s slate. There’s nine contests in total, yet only one that features both teams having an above .500 record. Now, that’s much to do with the parody of the Eastern Conference through the first half of the year, but there’s also six East vs. West showdowns that make for unique matchups. […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (2/26/21): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

We've got a nine-game slate for Friday. The Grizzlies, Clippers, and Kings are playing the second leg of a back-to-back. There are two games at 7:30 PM ET (IND@BOS and HOU@TOR), five games at 8:00 PM (PHO@CHI, LAC@MEM, UTA@MIA, ATL@OKC, and SAC@DET), and the late-night hammers at 10:00 PM are POR@LAL and CHA@GS. Here are […]

Joel Embiid Shoots 25 Percent In Win

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid scored 23 points on 5-for-20 shooting in Thursday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. In addition, he grabbed nine rebounds and blocked one shot. Embiid also posted four assists and two steals. He'll play the Cavaliers on Saturday, who allow opponents to grab the 12th-fewest rebounds in the NBA while shooting […]

Jamie Benn Ends Six-Game Goal Drought

Dallas Stars forward Jamie Benn put an end to a six-game goal drought in Thursday's 3-2 loss to Florida, bagging the team's second of the night. Joe Pavelski started the scoring with a power-play goal. Benn had a hot start to the year with three goals and six points in his first four appearances, but […]

Yanni Gourde Scores Decisive Goal Thursday Night

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Yanni Gourde registered the game-winning goal in Thursday's 3-1 victory over Carolina. Victor Hedman and goaltender Curtis McElhinney, who had 31 saves, helped him out with the assists. Mikhail Sergachev and Barclay Goodrow scored the rest of the goals. Gourde has nine points in 18 appearances and will carry some momentum […]