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Durham Smythe Not Fantasy Relevant In Wild-Card Round
Miami Dolphins tight end Durham Smythe has been a non-factor in fantasy football this season and that doesn't seem likely to change now that the stakes are even higher in the NFL playoffs. Smythe posted one double-digit fantasy outing all year in PPR formats and put together just two games of 50 or more yards. […]
Alex Fischbein
Tyreek Hill Remains An Elite Option Against Former Team
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill has been a must-play option all season long and this game is no different, especially since he was removed from the injury report and is a full go. Even if Tua Tagovailoa doesn't register a great game, Hill usually finds a way to score and get close to 100 […]
Alex Fischbein
De'Von Achane Could Be A Top Option Versus Chiefs
Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane may see more than his fair share of work on Saturday due to both the weather and Raheem Mostert's (ankle/knee) questionable health status. Achane also made an appearance on the injury report this week, but has been removed and will suit up without limitations. In a game that's close […]
Alex Fischbein
Tua Tagovailoa Not A Safe Bet Against Chiefs
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has had moments as a top fantasy quarterback this season, but also as one of the worst. All year long, he's been an all-or-nothing fantasy piece and since Week 14 he's posted QB2-type numbers. In their final two games, the offense scored a combined 33 points compared to allowing 77. […]
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Shaedon Sharpe Will Not Suit Up On Friday
Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe (groin) has been ruled out with groin soreness on Friday. After a dreadful 62-point loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, it looks like Sharpe will get the night off. He's had some rough shooting nights lately, which coincided with two losses by a total of 90 points. His last […]
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Deandre Ayton Doubtful Again On Friday
Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (knee) is considered doubtful again on Friday as he continues to deal with right knee tendinitis. Ayton hasn't played since December 23 and there hasn't been any word on when he'll be able to return yet. He continues to draw doubtful tags and then gets downgraded to out as […]
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Trey Murphy III Now Probable Against Nuggets
New Orleans Pelicans guard Trey Murphy III (knee) has been upgraded from questionable to probable against the Denver Nuggets on Friday. Ever since the 23-year-old returned from an injury that kept him out at the beginning of the season, he's been an important piece of the Pelicans' bench squad. He's been fantasy-relevant in deep leagues […]
Alex Fischbein
CJ McCollum Upgraded To Probable On Friday
New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (ankle) has gone from questionable to probable on Friday along with four other key players for the team. They'll be taking on the defending champs and they're looking to stay afloat in the top six of the West. McCollum has only had to miss one game since his extended […]
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Brandon Ingram Expected To Play Friday
New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (Achilles) has been listed as probable on Friday and should be taking the court to play against the Denver Nuggets. Ingram is one of four key players that was upgraded from questionable to probable. CJ McCollum (ankle), Zion Williamson (quad), and Trey Murphy III (knee) are all expected to […]
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Zion Williamson Probable To Face Nuggets
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (quad) was able to play through his right quad contusion during their 36-point win over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday and it looks like he'll be able to play again on Friday against the Denver Nuggets. Williamson hasn't exactly given the type of production that everyone expected so […]
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Luka Doncic Ruled Out Again For Saturday
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (ankle) has been ruled out for a second consecutive game while he deals with a right ankle sprain. Despite not playing in their last game against the New York Knicks, the Mavericks were able to squeak by with a win behind Kyrie Irving's 44 points. Doncic's ankle sprain must be […]
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Week 12: Dynasty Risers And Fallers For Fantasy Basketball
RotoBallers, fantasy basketball managers, and dynasty enthusiasts welcome back! It's about that time when we venture back into the dynasty value woods and try to find which players are gaining or losing value. NBA All-Star voting is in full swing, so this is when everyone is up in arms about the fact that the actual […]
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Donovan Mitchell Scores Season-High 45 Points In Win Over Nets
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell put on a show for the fans in Paris as he put up a season-high in the 111-102 victory over the Brooklyn Nets in the Thursday afternoon matinee. He was able to score 45 points on 15-for-30 shooting and 11-for-13 from the charity stripe. He even added 12 rebounds, six […]
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Bobby Portis Posts Big Double-Double In Blowout Win
Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis may not be posting the same type of numbers that he did last season, but he's always a threat to go off in any given game. The 28-year-old posted one of his best games of the season en route to a blowout win over the Boston Celtics on Thursday. The […]
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Notches Another 30-Point Game
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander now has 22 30-point games to his name this season and has collected 27 games of 30 or more. He's firmly in the race for the MVP award and every game bolsters his resume. In the 139-77 drubbing of the Portland Trail Blazers, Gilgeous-Alexander posted 31 points, five rebounds, […]
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Devin Booker Drops 31 Points In Win Over Lakers
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker delivered a big scoring night with some other facets of the game sprinkled in to help the team blow out the Los Angeles Lakers by 18 points. The Kentucky product finished with 31 points on 11-for-22 shooting while adding five assists, five rebounds, three steals, and three turnovers. Finally, the […]
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Bradley Beal Catches Fire Against Lakers
Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal looked fully healthy again during the team's 127-109 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. He ended up with 37 points, on 14-for-21 shooting and 8-for-10 from beyond the arc. On top of that, he posted six rebounds, four assists, and one steal while committing three turnovers. Beal […]
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Julius Randle Posts 30-Point Game In Loss
New York Knicks forward Julius Randle posted the highest scoring total for the team and did everything he could to squeak out a win, but ultimately fell short. In the four-point loss, Randle finished with 32 points, six rebounds, five assists, two steals, and four turnovers. He shot 12-for-23 from the floor, 2-for-7 from deep, […]
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Kyrie Irving Leads Mavericks To Win Over Knicks
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving put up both a season-high and his highest scoring output while wearing a Mavs jersey. The superstar combo guard finished the 128-124 win on Thursday night with 44 points on 15-for-26 shooting and added 10 assists, four rebounds, two steals, five turnovers, and six made threes in the process. Luka […]
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Panthers List Nine Head Coach Candidates For Initial Requests
The Carolina Panthers have officially confirmed a list of nine head coaching candidates for initial requests. Once David Tepper took over as the owner of the team in 2018-19, the Panthers have gone through six head coaches if you count the interim coaches. They even got rid of their general manager after three seasons. The […]
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Luka Doncic Listed As Probable Versus Grizzlies
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (ankle) remained on the injury report for his ankle swelling but he's listed as probable for Tuesday night against the Memphis Grizzlies. The MVP candidate was forced to miss one game due to the same swelling in his right ankle but was able to return to the court on Sunday […]
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Dereck Lively II, Dante Exum Ruled Out Against Grizzlies
Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (ankle) and guard Dante Exum (foot) have both been ruled out for their Tuesday night game against the Memphis Grizzlies. This is going to be Lively's third consecutive game missed and it's Exum's fourth. They're both still dealing with sprains but Lively's is his ankle while Exum is dealing […]
Alex Fischbein
Kevin Durant Expected To Play On Monday Night
Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (hamstring) has been listed as probable for the team's game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night. The superstar forward was able to return from his right hamstring strain on Sunday against the Memphis Grizzlies. He picked up right where left off after tallying 23 points, 10 rebounds, five […]
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Wendell Carter Jr. Will Be Sidelined On Tuesday
Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (knee) is set to miss his third consecutive game with right knee tendinitis. The 24-year-old has unfortunately been plagued with injury after injury and hasn't been able to reach his true potential. This is going to be his 24th missed game so far this season which already takes him […]
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Franz Wagner Ruled Out Again For Tuesday
Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. This will be his third consecutive missed game after not missing a single game prior. The Michigan product sprained his ankle on January 3 against the Sacramento Kings when he was only five minutes into the game. They've […]
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Zach LaVine Will Suit Up Against Hornets
Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (foot, shoulder) was already listed as probable, so it's not a surprise that he was upgraded to active ahead of the team's Monday night game against the Charlotte Hornets. The team seems to be in limbo when it comes to playing or resting him, so they can still get maximum […]
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Cade Cunningham Ruled Out On Tuesday Against Kings
Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (knee) has officially been ruled out of the team's game on Tuesday night against the Sacramento Kings. Cunningham was forced to leave their last contest after hurting his knee and he was unable to return that night. Now, it looks like he'll be forced to miss at least one game […]
Alex Fischbein
Tyreek Hill Caps Regular Season With Another Touchdown
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill posted his 10th game in WR1 territory and finished as the WR2 on the season. He finished the game against the Buffalo Bills with seven receptions for 82 yards and a touchdown while receiving 13 targets. The next highest pass-catchers in terms of targets were tight end Durham Smythe […]
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Tua Tagovailoa Posts A Dud In Season Finale
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa finished out the regular season in disappointing fashion as he posted his fifth QB2 performance in a row on Sunday night. He finished the game against the Buffalo Bills with 173 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions while completing 17 of his 27 pass attempts. With Jaylen Waddle (ankle) missing […]
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De'Von Achane Scores In Season Finale
Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane had full control of the backfield once again with Raheem Mostert (knee/ankle) missing another game. He didn't turn that into an explosive performance like he did against the Baltimore Ravens, but he was able to finish as a mid-level RB2. The rookie finished with 56 yards and a touchdown […]
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