Paul Millsap (PF/C, DEN): Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 40% of leagues ANALYSIS: That Paul Millsap is more cooked than not, we all know. With that out of the way, though, Millsap is still a starter for this Nuggets squad, is logging 23.9 MPG this season, using a reasonably healthy 18.3 percent of offensive possessions, and averaging […]

You Paid What?! Overvalued Players in Auctions

Assuming the 2021 MLB season starts on time, we are on the precipice of fantasy baseball draft season. Spring Training will get underway next month, at which point, drafts roll out in full force. We aren't there quite yet, which makes sense. Many of the biggest free agents remain unsigned; the league is unsure of […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (1/16/21): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

What a week it has been around the league. After several games were postponed due to COVID-19 safety protocols, the NBA has six games on the agenda to kick off the weekend, beginning at 5 pm (eastern). With the blockbuster trade of James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets, a deal that caused a whirlwind of […]

John Tavares Picks Up Two Points On Friday

Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares scored a power-play goal and added an assist during Friday's 5-3 loss to the Ottawa Senators. He only played 15:57 in the contest, despite the Maple Leafs trailing for the entire third period. Despite that, Tavares has had a strong start to 2021. He has produced two goals, three […]

Steven Stamkos Records Two Points In Victory

Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos scored a goal and added an assist in Friday's 5-2 victory against the Blackhawks. Stamkos produced his second consecutive multi-effort performance to begin the NHL season, and the 30-year-old has now totaled five points through the first two games. With Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov expected to be sidelined […]

Blue Jays Still In Play For Top Free Agents

The Toronto Blue Jays remain in contact with free-agent starting pitcher Trevor Bauer, catcher J.T. Realmuto and outfielder George Springer after failing to lure second baseman DJ LeMahieu away from the division-rival Yankees, according to sources. The Blue Jays were reportedly the runner-up for shortstop Francisco Lindor, who was traded to the Mets last week. […]

Phillies Make Five-Year Offer To J.T. Realmuto

The Philadelphia Phillies made free-agent catcher J.T. Realmuto a five-year offer worth slightly north of $100 million on Friday. The figure is well below Realmuto's asking price at the end of last spring training -- he was hoping to get $200 million -- and is possibly below the record average annual value for a backstop. […]

Alex Len Remains Unavailable For Saturday’s Game

Toronto Raptors center Alex Len (personal) will miss his second straight contest due to personal reasons for Saturday's contest versus the Hornets. Having started the last two games that he has been active for, Aron Baynes has taken over starting duties in place of Len, despite Chris Boucher's emergence off the bench. Len has not […]

Meyers Leonard Will Miss Third Straight Game Saturday

Miami Heat center Meyers Leonard (shoulder) has been ruled out for the third consecutive contest Saturday against the Pistons as he battles a shoulder ailment. Leonard has appeared in just three games this season, seeing a minimal role when active. His absence could loom large Saturday if Miami is unable to reach the requisite number […]

Onyeka Okongwu Faces 15-Minute Cap In Debut Friday

Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu (foot) has been cleared to make his NBA debut Friday versus the Jazz, but will face a 15-minute restriction, per head coach Lloyd Pierce. Okongwu was nabbed with the sixth overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft and is expected to play a sizable role moving forward. For the time […]

DeMarcus Cousins Unlikely To Suit Up Saturday

Houston Rockets center DeMarcus Cousins (ankle) has been deemed doubtful to take the floor for Saturday's game versus San Antonio due to a sore right ankle. Cousins' return has been somewhat underwhelming from a fantasy perspective, as he has averaged just 14 minutes per game, scoring in single digits in seven of his eight contests […]

Bam Adebayo Headlines Eight Questionable For Saturday

The Miami Heat have battled through the league's health and safety protocols to meet the minimum number of players in each of their past two contests, but with eight players listed as questionable (in addition to three being out) for Saturday's game versus Detroit, whether or not they suit up could come down to the […]

Joel Embiid Set For Multi-Game Absence With Knee Injury

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) will miss at least the next two games due to pain in his right knee. Embiid did not travel with Philadelphia ahead of their matchups Saturday in Memphis and Sunday in Oklahoma City. Without Embiid in the mix, fantasy managers can see Dwight Howard as a short-term stream option, […]

Hassan Whiteside Earns Questionable Tag For Friday

Sacramento Kings center Hassan Whiteside (hip) has picked up a questionable designation for Friday's contest versus the Clippers as he battles a sore left hip. Whiteside has held a minimal role off the bench for Sacramento, albeit one that has allowed him to produce in his time on the floor. Should he be unable to […]

Colin White A Healthy Scratch Friday

Ottawa Senators center Colin White will be in the press box for Friday's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. It is a surprising move, considering White makes $4.75 million per year, but head coach D. J. Smith said the younger forwards outplayed him throughout training camp. The biggest beneficiary is Josh Norris, who will serve […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Announces Positive COVID-19 Test

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns took to Twitter on Friday night to reveal that he tested positive for COVID-19 and would immediately begin to quarantine. The contest that was scheduled between Memphis and Minnesota has been waived off. It was announced earlier in the week that both Juan Hernangomez and Ricky Rubio would miss time […]

Cavaliers-Wizards Have Two-Game Series Postponed

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Washington Wizards had been set for a back-to-back series, which was slated to begin Sunday, but it has now been postponed due to positive COVID-19 tests on the Wizards roster. As of Friday night, the team had six positive tests and nine players in the league's health and safety protocols, making […]

Al Horford Will Miss Friday’s Contest

Oklahoma City Thunder center Al Horford (personal) has been listed as unavailable for Friday's game versus the Bulls due to personal reasons. Horford missed the team's latest contest due to rest purposes, allowing Isaiah Roby to enter the starting five, a role that the second-year big man is likely to hang onto Friday, giving him […]

Eric Staal A Game-Time Decision Friday

Buffalo Sabres center Eric Staal (jaw) will be a game-time decision for Friday's matchup against the Washington Capitals. Staal took an elbow to the face in Thursday's game, forcing him to leave the contest. The veteran pivot is the Sabres second-line center and also featured on the second power-play unit. If Staal cannot go, expect […]

Grizzlies-Timberwolves Matchup Called Off Friday

The contest that was set to take place between the Memphis Grizzlies and Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night has been postponed under the league's health and safety protocols. It had been announced earlier in the week that Juan Hernangomez and Ricky Rubio would be sidelined under the protocols, but there had been no word of […]

Jusuf Nurkic Sidelined At Least Two Months

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic (wrist) is expected to miss at least eight weeks of action after undergoing surgery. It's not quite as bad as originally reported since it's only a right wrist fracture. Regardless, the Blazers have a huge hole in the rotation to fill with Nurkic sidelined. Enes Kanter is the biggest […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/16/21): NBA DFS Lineups

Just a cute little four-game slate for pro hoops on DraftKings tonight. LaMelo and the Hornets are 7.5-point underdogs to Toronto; The Sixers are two-point road favorites against Memphis; the Heat are favored by two at home against Detroit, and the Blazers are projected to win by 4.5 points over Atlanta. This article will provide […]

Leon Draisaitl Racks Up Four Assists On Thursday

Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl picked up four assists on Thursday, with two coming on the power play. The hulking German forward now has five assists through his first two games of the year. Draisaitl led the NHL in scoring last season and will be in the mix again this year. He does not primarily […]

Connor McDavid Records Hat Trick In Thursday's Win

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid scored the first hat trick in the NHL this season during Thursday's 5-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks. He also added a power-play assist for good measure. The two-time NHL scoring leader was held off of the scoresheet in the Oilers first game, but responded in a big way. He […]

Angels Sign Kurt Suzuki Friday

The Los Angeles Angels agreed to a one-year, $1.5 million deal with veteran catcher Kurt Suzuki on Friday, according to a source. Suzuki figures to split the catching workload with Max Stassi in 2021, with Anthony Bemboom also an option behind the two on the 40-man roster. Stassi is coming off left hip surgery last […]

Dodgers Signing Prospects Wilman Diaz, Jesus Galiz

The Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed with shortstop Wilman Diaz and catcher Jesus Galiz on Friday, according to industry sources. Diaz is No. 3 on MLB Pipeline's international prospect list, while Galiz comes in at No. 8. Both players hail from Venezuela. Diaz is the highest-ranked teenager of this international class because of his present […]

Christian Wood Records Big Double-Double In Houston's Win

Houston Rockets forward/center Christian Wood showed that there is life after James Harden in H-Town, picking up 27 points, 15 rebounds, and three blocks in a 109-105 win over San Antonio. He shot a very solid 10-for-18 from the field and after so far struggling from downtown as a Rocket, Wood found his range from […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (1/15/21): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

We've got an eight-game slate for Friday. Since the Warriors game has been postponed, no teams are playing on the second leg of a back-to-back. There are three games at 7:30 PM (ORL@BOS, NY@CLE, and DAL@MIL), two games at 8:00 PM (CHI@OKC and MEM@MIN), one game at 9:00 PM (ATL@UTA), and the late-night hammers are […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/15/21): NBA DFS Lineups

After what has been a whirlwind of a week for the NBA in everything from combating a global pandemic to a former league MVP being dealt in a blockbuster trade, DFS managers can finally settle in for a gourmet-quality Friday slate. Only two games (Washington/Detroit, Golden State/Phoenix) have been postponed due to COVID-19 concerns, leaving […]

Domantas Sabonis Continues Double-Double Streak In Win

Indiana Pacers power forward/center Domantas Sabonis has played 12 games in 2020-21. After Thursday's victory over Portland, he has recorded a double-double in all 12 contests. Sabonis dominated to the tune of 23 points, 15 rebounds, five assists, and two steals, all while shooting 10-for-18 from the floor overall. If there is anything resembling a […]