Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Okogie Cleared To Start Wednesday

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (wrist) and shooting guard/small forward Josh Okogie (hamstring) have both been given the green light to suit up for Wednesday's contest versus the Grizzlies after drawing questionable tags. Towns missed the team's latest game on the second leg of a back-to-back while being eased back into the mix following a […]

Kristaps Porzingis Making Season Debut Wednesday

Dallas Mavericks power forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (knee) has been cleared to start Wednesday's game versus the Hornets, which will mark his season debut. Porzingis' season debut will also come with a minutes restriction, although head coach Rick Carlisle has not specified what that number will be. Season-long fantasy managers that have waited nearly the first […]

Jarrett Allen Joins Cavaliers

Brooklyn Nets center Jarrett Allen is heading to the Cleveland Cavaliers in part of a massive trade involving James Harden. Allen recently jumped DeAndre Jordan on the depth chart, but that didn't last long. He'll head to Cleveland where he'll get to compete with Andre Drummond (Achilles) for playing time. Luckily for Allen, Drummond is […]

Al Horford Resting Against Lakers

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Al Horford (rest) won't suit up for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. The veteran forward played 29 minutes on Tuesday, so he'll sit out here. This isn't a shocking move whatsoever, but it will mean more minutes for Mike Muscala on Wednesday. He's not a great streaming option, but […]

LeBron James, Anthony Davis Questionable For Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (undisclosed) and center Anthony Davis (back) are listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. It's unclear why James is on the injury report, but maybe the team is resting him in the second game of a back-to-back set. Davis is dealing with minor back soreness, […]

Mark Shapiro Receives Five-Year Extension

Toronto Blue Jays president and chief executive officer Mark Shapiro was given a five-year contract extension on Wednesday. Shapiro worked for the Cleveland Indians before joining the Blue Jays as their president on Oct. 31, 2015. His leadership and commitment over the last five years have been critical to Toronto's growth and development. The Blue […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/13/21): NBA DFS Lineups

For the second straight day, COVID-19 has forced changes to the DFS slate as the NBA attempts to combat the spread of the virus. Having announced additional health and safety protocols measures Tuesday, the players will have to adjust to many off-the-court habits, as well as some on-the-court ones as well. More than ever, it’s […]

Myles Turner Has Great Effect On Both Ends Of The Court

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner played a vital role in Tuesday's 104-95 victory over Golden State, producing 22 points on 7-for-11 shooting and swatting away five shots. He also pulled down 12 rebounds for his second double-double of the year, and his defensive work included two assists. Turner has been a monster on the defensive […]

LaMarcus Aldridge Produces Full Line In Spurs Win

San Antonio Spurs forward/center LaMarcus Aldridge put together a really good all-around performance on Tuesday against the Thunder, collecting 13 points, 10 rebounds, six assists, two blocks, and one steal. He shot 6-for-16 from the field, including 1-for-4 from downtown. Having reached 19,720 career points, he moved past John Stockton into 47th place on the […]

Larry Nance Jr. Goes Ice-Cold From Field In Defeat

Cleveland Cavaliers power forward/center Larry Nance Jr. figured to have immense upside coming into Tuesday's contest versus Utah without Andre Drummond (Achilles, calf) in the mix, but he was unable to capitalize, finishing with just six points and seven rebounds across his 30 minutes. Nance tied his season-high with 11 field-goal attempts but hit only […]

Nico Hischier Making Progress, Will Miss Season Opener

New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier (leg) will not suit up for the team's season opener on Thursday. The former first-overall pick hurt himself while training overseas in Switzerland. Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald is confident in Hischier's progress, which suggests he may be back during the season's first week. The 22-year-old tallied 36 points in […]

DeMarcus Cousins Has Best Game Of Season

Houston Rockets center DeMarcus Cousins had his best game of the season in a 117-100 loss to the Lakers. Cousins posted his first double-double of the year and added three assists, two triples, and two steals in just 18 minutes. Games like this show that the veteran big man can still be productive when given […]

Phillies Have Chance To Re-Sign J.T. Realmuto And Didi Gregorius

There was pessimism at the start of the offseason that the Philadelphia Phillies could re-sign both catcher J.T. Realmuto and shortstop Didi Gregorius, but there is now a real chance that could happen. It's mid-January and the free-agent markets for both players haven't developed the way they'd hoped back in November. The Mets signed James […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (1/13/21): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

The current NBA schedule is in flux due to the rise of COVID cases around the league. So far, only two of tonight’s games have been affected, with the Celtics-Magic and Wizards-Jazz tilts being postponed. That still leaves eight games on the slate, with plenty if enticing DFS plays to be found on those 18 […]

Nikola Jokic Notches Double-Double Against Nets

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic compiled 23 points, eight rebounds, 11 assists, seven steals, and one block in 34 minutes during Tuesday's loss to Brooklyn. Jokic stuffed the stat sheet once again and now has a double-double or triple-double in all 11 games played this season. Thus, the center is a strong play going forward […]

Clint Capela Picks Up Questionable Tag For Wednesday

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (hand) has been tagged as questionable to play in Wednesday's game versus Phoenix as he battles a sore left hand. Capela has started each of Atlanta's past eight contests, having logged double-doubles in four of those outings. With Onyeka Okongwu (foot) on track to make his NBA debut, he could […]

Jusuf Nurkic Picks Up Questionable Tag For Wednesday

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic (quad) has been deemed questionable to play in Wednesday's contest versus the Kings as he battles a left quad contusion. Nurkic played just nine minutes Monday before departing early due to the injury, which forced the team to play small for the majority of the contest. Should Nurkic be […]

Jazz-Wizards Game Set For Wednesday Postponed

The Utah Jazz and Washington Wizards have had their game that was scheduled for Wednesday called off due to COVID-19 contact tracing that needs to be continued for the Wizards' roster. Earlier on Tuesday, Rui Hachimura and Moritz Wagner popped up on the injury report as questionable to play due to the league's health and […]

LeBron James, Anthony Davis Cleared To Play Tuesday

The Los Angeles Lakers will have the entirety of their traditional starting five available for Tuesday's contest against the Rockets, with LeBron James (ankle), Anthony Davis (adductor), and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (ankle) all getting the green light to suit up. James is yet to miss a game this season despite an early year ankle turn, while […]

Bol Bol Makes First Career Start Tuesday

Denver Nuggets center Bol Bol was tabbed for his first career regular season start Tuesday against the Nets with Gary Harris (personal) unavailable. Bol became something of an NBA-bubble sensation last year due to his myriad of skills wrapped up in his 7-foot-2 frame. Having scored just three points all year coming into the contest, […]

Andre Drummond Ruled Out For Tuesday’s Game

Cleveland Cavaliers center Andre Drummond (Achilles, calf) has been deemed unavailable for Tuesday's contest against Utah. Drummond warmed up prior to the game under a questionable tag, but was unable to receive the green light to play, paving the way for Larry Nance Jr. and JaVale McGee to see considerable upticks in usage. The Cavaliers […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Earns Questionable Tag For Wednesday

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (wrist) has been trending toward a return to action for Wednesday's game versus Memphis, but has been officially designated as questionable due to a persistent wrist injury. Towns returned Saturday and dominated to the tune of 25 points and 13 rebounds, reasserting himself as a premier fantasy asset. The team […]

Magic-Celtics Contest Set For Wednesday Postponed

The Boston Celtics have had a third consecutive contest postponed due to COVID-19 concerns, with Wednesday's game versus Orlando called off more than 24 hours in advance. Boston continues to undergo extensive contact tracing stemming from Jayson Tatum's positive test, with many players' individual statuses uncertain at this time. The NBA announced Tuesday updated and […]

Kelly Olynyk Receives Green Light To Play Tuesday

Miami Heat power forward/center Kelly Olynyk (groin) has been given the green light to suit up for Tuesday's game versus Philadelphia, giving the team the requisite eight players needed for the contest to take place. With multiple players out due to injury or the league's COVID-19 protocols, Olynyk should see as big of a workload […]

Meyers Leonard Will Miss Tuesday's Game

Miami Heat power forward/center Meyers Leonard (shoulder) has been ruled out for Tuesday's contest versus Philadelphia due to a left shoulder injury. His absence, along with the Heat's extensive injury report due to the league's COVID-19 protocols, means that Miami will be immensely short-handed in the front court. Kelly Olynyk, Andre Iguodala, Chris Silva and Precious […]

Fantasy Basketball Injury Updates for Week 4

The NBA season is still relatively new, but COVID-induced postponements are starting to take over and some teams are currently dealing with thin rosters due to players needing to follow COVID protocols. Thus, this column will feature players who are out because of COVID or because of COVID-related protocols going forward in addition to injuries. […]

Joel Embiid Listed As Probable

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (back) is listed as probable for Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. He is dealing with minor back tightness, but was able to play 23 minutes during Monday's contest. There is a good chance Embiid plays here, but fantasy managers should still check back later for another update. The Sixers […]

Marlins Interested In Willson Contreras, Andrew Benintendi

The Miami Marlins have interest in trading for Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras. With the team currently projected to start the 2021 season with a platoon of Jorge Alfaro and Chad Wallach behind the plate, catcher is one of Miami's biggest needs. Miami is also one of several teams engaged with the Boston Red Sox […]

Miguel Amaya Looking Good In Puerto Rican Winter League

Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya, the team's No. 3 prospect and No. 91 overall per MLB Pipeline, produced a .261/.533/.609 slash line with two home runs in 10 games during the Puerto Rican Winter League regular season, finishing first in on-base percentage (.553), second in OPS (1.161) and fifth in RBI (11). The 21-year-old went […]

Joel Embiid Notches Double-Double In Just 23 Minutes

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid played only 23 minutes in Monday's blowout loss to Atlanta, but it was enough to register his seventh double-double of the season with 24 points and 11 rebounds. He shot 8-for-17 from the field and 7-for-8 at the line, before Sixers head coach Doc Rivers pulled the plug and let […]