D/ST Strength of Schedule: Best Fantasy Football Defense Streamers and Matchups (Weeks 14-17)

D/ST lineup decisions are like the breakfast of fantasy football: Important, but largely an afterthought. The position is one of the last selections in drafts and is commonly relegated to a lower priority on waiver wire Wednesdays. By the time the end of the season rolls around, the importance of D/STs is amplified. You may […]

Week 13 Fantasy Football Busts? Players Who May Disappoint (2025)

Happy Thanksgiving, RotoBallers! Let's all feast on football. Not including the smorgasbord of college football rivalry games, we have three Thanksgiving games, a Black Friday battle, and the regularly scheduled Sunday and Monday contests. And, best of all, there are no bye weeks. Below, we sort through the stats and find 10 fantasy football busts, […]

Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups - Kenneth Gainwell, Bhayshul Tuten, Tyjae Spears Fantasy Football Outlooks

Thanksgiving week brings zero byes and a feast of football. It also means it's time to prepare your roster for the fantasy football postseason. You may not be looking for a league-winning running back this week, and that's okay. But you can ensure a starting running back on your roster, and that's where some of […]

Week 12 Fantasy Football Busts? Players Who May Disappoint (2025)

As we enter Week 12 of the NFL season, a quick reminder of the wide receivers we are missing this week: Ja'Marr Chase, Malik Nabers, Drake London, Mike Evans, Ladd McConkey, Terry McLaurin, Tyreek Hill, Marvin Harrison Jr., Courtland Sutton, Garrett Wilson, and Jaylen Waddle. That's 10 wide receivers (and Waddle) drafted in the first […]

Brandon Miller Returning To Charlotte's Lineup On Saturday

Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (shoulder) is available to make his return to the lineup on Saturday afternoon against the Los Angeles Clippers. The third-year forward injured his shoulder in the second game of the season and has been inactive since. There's no word on any potential minutes restriction for the former second-overall pick. Rookie […]

Jalen Brunson Probable For Saturday's Matchup With The Magic

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (ankle) is probable for Saturday's contest against the Orlando Magic. There's little worry here about Brunson sitting this one out. The All-NBA guard returned to action on Wednesday in Dallas after a two-game absence and played 34 minutes, right in line with his season-long average. He scored 28 points […]

Kyle Filipowski Good To Go Friday Night

Utah Jazz forward Kyle Filipowski (wrist) is available to play in Friday night's NBA Cup group play tilt with the Oklahoma City Thunder. The second-year forward missed just one game, on Tuesday night, with a wrist sprain. The former Duke Blue Devil hasn't built on a successful rookie season. He's seen a decrease in minutes, […]

Shaedon Sharpe Won't Suit Up Friday

Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe (calf) will be sidelined when his team faces off against the Golden State Warriors in Friday's NBA Cup game. To make matters worse for Portland, Sharpe's starting backcourt mate, Jrue Holiday (calf), is also out. This will be the second straight game Sharpe has been sidelined. Sidy Cissoko started […]

Jrue Holiday to Miss Fourth Straight Game Friday Night

Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday (calf) won't suit up for Friday's NBA Cup game against the Golden State Warriors, despite the questionable tag. This will be the fourth consecutive game that Holiday has been sidelined, with the Trail Blazers losing all three of the previous contests. His fellow backcourt member, Shadeon Sharpe (calf), is […]

Week 11 Fantasy Football Busts? Players Who May Disappoint (2025)

There are four weeks left in the fantasy football regular season, and then the real fun begins. It's crunch time. Lineup decisions are crucial in the home stretch. One bad decision could make or break your playoff chances. Below, we sort through the stats and find 10 fantasy football busts, or players that may disappoint, […]

Christian Braun To Miss At Least Six Weeks With An Ankle Sprain

Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun (ankle) will be sidelined for a large chunk of the season with a left ankle sprain, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The Nuggets will re-evaluate their starting guard in six weeks. Braun was injured during Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Tim Hardaway Jr., who started the second half […]

Zach Edey Questionable To Make Season Debut

The Memphis Grizzlies may be getting their starting center back soon. Zach Edey (ankle) has been deemed questionable for Saturday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The sophomore underwent offseason surgery on his right ankle and has yet to play this season. This marks the first time he's been listed as questionable. He was doubtful for […]

Cedric Coward Doubtful For Saturday's Game In Cleveland

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Cedric Coward (foot) is listed as doubtful for the team's Saturday afternoon game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The team's official injury report notes that the rookie is dealing with soreness in his right foot. If Coward is unable to suit up, it will be the first game he has missed in his […]

Ja Morant Off The Injury Report, Will Play Saturday

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (ankle) is off the injury report and expected to start when the team visits the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday afternoon. Morant missed Wednesday's blowout loss to the Boston Celtics after head coach Tuomas Iisalo said the two-time All-Star injured his ankle during Tuesday's loss to the New York Knicks. Morant's […]

Coby White Nearing A Return?

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (calf) fully practiced on Friday, according to head coach Billy Donovan. White has yet to play this season as he manages the calf issue. Donovan now wants to see how he responds to a contact practice before making a ruling on his availability. Chicago next plays Sunday night in Utah, […]

Josh Giddey Fully Practices On Friday

Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (ankle) fully practiced Friday, according to the team's head coach, Billy Donovan. Fellow guard Coby White (calf) also fully practiced. Giddey has missed the last two games, both losses, due to the ankle ailment. Donovan now wants to see how Giddey responds to a contact practice before making a ruling […]

Day'Ron Sharpe Available to Play on Friday

Brooklyn Nets center Day'Ron Sharpe (glute) will play on Friday night when the team visits the Orlando Magic for an NBA Cup contest. Sharpe missed one game while managing a left glute contusion. The 24-year-old has appeared in 10 games for the 1-10 Nets, averaging 6.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists, and 0.9 steals per […]

Julian Champagnie Questionable For Rematch Against Warriors

San Antonio Spurs guard/forward Julian Champagnie (hip) is questionable for Friday's NBA Cup game against the Golden State Warriors. Champagnie, who is managing a hip contusion, recently moved to the bench with the return of guard De'Aaron Fox, but played 20 minutes against the Warriors on Wednesday. The 24-year-old is used as a floor spacer […]

Jonathan Kuminga Sitting Out Friday's NBA Cup Game

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (knee) will be inactive on Friday when the team faces the San Antonio Spurs. Kuminga entered Wednesday's game with a questionable tag for a knee injury and didn't make it through the entire game. The Warriors believe this will be a short-term injury and want to give Kuminga rest […]

Dereck Lively II Expected To Return To Action Friday

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (knee) is expected to play on Friday night versus the Los Angeles Clippers, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Lively himself didn't confirm the report, however, telling reporters, with a grin, that "time will tell" if he's back in the lineup. The Mavericks' center has been in street clothes since […]

Bilal Coulibaly Without A Timetable For Return

Washington Wizards forward Bilal Coulibaly (calf) is still without a timetable for his return, according to head coach Brian Keefe. Keefe noted that the third-year man was doing limited work during the team's shootaround on Wednesday. Coulibaly has been limited to just four games so far this season, all starts, due to injury. The Frenchman […]

Nickeil Alexander-Walker Upgraded To Probable For Matchup Versus Kings

Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (back) has been upgraded to probable, putting him in line to return to the lineup on Wednesday night. Alexander-Walker has missed the last two games with his back issue. Before that, the Hawks' offseason acquisition was starting at point guard for the injured Trae Young (knee). NAW is averaging a […]

Jonathan Kuminga Active Wednesday, Not In Starting Lineup

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (knee) will play against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night, despite the questionable tag earlier in the day. However, Kuminga won't be in the starting lineup for the first time this season. Following Tuesday's blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, forward Draymond Green publicly questioned some of […]

Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - Week 11 (2025)

Welcome back to another edition of Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers as we head into Week 11 of the 2025 NFL season! The stock of two of fantasy football's biggest busts is on the rise, while former mid-round wide receivers aren't living up to expectations. Plus, it's about that time of the year when we […]

Week 11 Waiver Wire Pickups - Trey Benson, Kareem Hunt, Woody Marks Fantasy Football Outlooks

Check all of your league waiver wires, and don't just sort by next week's projection. You know what they say about assuming. Don't assume that certain running backs are rostered. Trey Benson, Kareem Hunt, and Woody Marks are all rostered in more than 60% of leagues. That number should be much higher, especially for two […]

Week 10 Fantasy Football Busts? Players Who May Disappoint (2025)

Week 10 is a bummer - the two defenses we, as fantasy managers, like to attack the most are on bye. We'll see you soon, Cincinnati and Dallas. Please don't improve your defense too much during the break. Without the cupcake matchups, it's not the most fun landscape this week. There are a few good […]

De'Aaron Fox To Make Season Debut On Saturday

San Antonio Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox (hamstring) will make his season debut on Saturday versus the New Orleans Pelicans, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The All-Star point guard has yet to suit up due to an offseason hamstring issue. Fox should slide right into the starting lineup, likely pushing Julian Champagnie into a bench role. […]

Tobias Harris Remains Out With Ankle Injury

Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (ankle) will miss his second straight game with a right ankle sprain, according to the team's official injury report. Isaiah Stewart, who started in the win over Memphis on Monday, will likely get the starting nod again tonight. Stewart scored 26 points and secured 14 rebounds in Harris' place. Harris […]

Walker Kessler Out For The Season

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (shoulder) is undergoing surgery for a torn labrum and will miss the rest of the season. Kessler was averaging a career-high 14.4 points, while adding 10.8 rebounds, three assists, 1.4 steals, and 1.8 blocks per game. The big man even added a three-point shot to his game this year. Jusuf […]

Norman Powell Upgraded To Questionable For Matchup With Clippers

Miami Heat guard Norman Powell (groin) has been upgraded to questionable for a bout with his former team, the Los Angeles Clippers, on Monday, per the team's injury report. Powell has missed Miami's last three games with a groin issue. Should he suit up, a strong scoring effort from Powell seems likely. The 32-year-old is […]