Jimmy Butler Scores An Inefficient 20 Points Against Boston

Miami Heat wing Jimmy Butler put up 20 points, six rebounds, three steals and two assists against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night but shot just five of 14 in defeat. Butler wasn't named an All-Star starter last week, but his name will almost certainly be among those revealed as a reserve this coming Thursday. […]

Kemba Walker Struggles With His Shot Down In South Beach

Boston Celtics point guard Kemba Walker was unable to find the mark against Miami on Tuesday, shooting just five of 19 on his way to 16 points along with eight assists and four rebounds. This was a bit of a surprising performance for Walker, who was coming off back-to-back 30-point performances. It has been no […]

Dillon Brooks Scores Team-High 24 Points In Win

Memphis Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks showed a different side of his game in a 104-96 win over the Denver Nuggets. Brooks poured in a team-high 24 points on 57.9 percent shooting along with three assists, a rebound, a triple, a steal, and a block in 33 minutes. The 24-year-old couldn't get his reliable three-ball going, […]

Jaylen Browns Scores 25 Points Against The Heat

Boston Celtics wing Jaylen Brown scored an efficient 25 points in a win over the Heat on Tuesday, shooting 10 of 16 overall to go with five assists, four three-pointers and three rebounds. Jayson Tatum missed his second straight outing with a groin injury, and Brown was tasked with doing more in 40 minutes of […]

Kyle Lowry Sets Franchise Record On Tuesday Night

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry dished out 11 assists on Tuesday night against the Atlanta Hawks, and in the process became the all-time franchise leader in assists. On a long pass to Terence Davis in the fourth quarter, Lowry passed Jose Calderon and further cemented his legendary status in Toronto. He wasn't too shabby in […]

Gordon Hayward Scores 29 Points Against Miami

Boston Celtics wing Gordon Hayward was impressive in a win down in South Beach, finishing with 29 points on 10 of 14 shooting to go with nine rebounds and two assists. After an up-and-down stretch with several single-digit scoring outings earlier in the month, Hayward has looked incredible over Boston's last three games, scoring at […]

Dak Prescott Confident An Extension Will Get Done

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, who can become a free agent in March, remains confident that he will work out a long-term extension with the team. "So when you put that in perspective, my mindset is to be in Dallas. And I've got the confidence in my team to get something done and the confidence […]

Orioles Agree With Wade LeBlanc

The Baltimore Orioles agreed to a minor league deal with starting pitcher Wade LeBlanc on Tuesday, according to a source familiar with the deal. LeBlanc could have a good shot to win a rotation spot for this rebuilding team, and he would make $800,000 if he cracks the major league roster. The soft-throwing left-hander shouldn't […]

Greg Holland Returning To Royals

The Kansas City Royals agreed to a minor league deal with an invite to spring training with relief pitcher Greg Holland on Tuesday, according to a source. Holland pitched for KC from 2011- 2015 and had 145 saves while helping the Royals win the 2015 World Series. The 34-year-old missed all of the 2016 season […]

Red Sox Re-Sign Mitch Moreland

The Boston Red Sox re-signed first baseman Mitch Moreland to a one-year, $3 million deal on Tuesday, according to a major league source. The deal includes a $3 million club option for the 2021 season that includes a $500,000 buyout. Pitcher Denyi Reyes was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. Moreland, a two-time Gold […]

Luis Urias Expected To Miss 6-8 Weeks

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Luis Urias (leg) underwent surgery to fix a fractured left hamate bone and is expected to miss six to eight weeks. The Brewers acquired Urias from the Padres in the deal that sent Trent Grisham to San Diego, and Milwaukee had plans for Urias to take the shortstop duties from Orlando Arcia […]

Marvin Bagley To Miss Fourth Straight Game Wednesday

Sacramento Kings power forward/center Marvin Bagley will once again be absent for Wednesday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to left foot soreness. The absence marks Bagley’s fourth straight contest spent on the sidelines, with the team having provided little by way of update on when he could return to the mix. With Richaun […]

Abdel Nader Questionable To Return For Wednesday

Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Abdel Nader has missed each of his team’s eight previous contests due to a left ankle sprain, but he has picked up a questionable designation for Wednesday’s game against the Sacramento Kings. Nader has settled in as a lightly utilized member of the team’s second unit, averaging 6.2 points per […]

Chris Paul On Track To Return To Action Wednesday

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul was not listed on the team’s injury report ahead of Wednesday’s contest against the Sacramento Kings, paving the way for him to get back into action after missing Monday’s game. Paul’s absence versus Dallas marked his first time on the sidelines all season, as Dennis Schroder slid into […]

Derrick Rose, Tony Snell Both Expected Back Wednesday

Detroit Pistons point/shooting guard Derrick Rose and shooting guard/small forward Tony Snell have both avoided being listed on the team’s injury report ahead of Wednesday’s contest versus the Brooklyn Nets. Both players were ruled out close to tip-off Monday, allowing Langston Galloway, Reggie Jackson, Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk and Bruce Brown to pick up the vast majority […]

LaMarcus Aldridge To Miss Second Straight Game Wednesday

San Antonio Spurs power forward/center LaMarcus Aldridge has been ruled out for Wednesday’s contest against the Utah Jazz due to a sprained right thumb. Aldridge’s absence marks his second consecutive outing on the sidelines, with Jakob Poeltl having played a significant role Monday. Despite averaging north of 33 minutes on a nightly basis this season, […]

Kristaps Porzingis Will Suit Up Tuesday

Dallas Mavericks power forward/center Kristaps Porzingis has been cleared to play Tuesday night against the Phoenix Suns after previously being listed as questionable in anticipation of possibly being rested on the second leg of a back-to-back. Head coach Rick Carlisle confirmed that Porzingis would be in action and is not necessarily precluded from playing in […]

Andre Drummond Tagged As Questionable For Wednesday

Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond has popped up on the team’s injury report ahead of Wednesday’s contest versus the Brooklyn Nets due to a left wrist sprain. The league’s leading rebounder missed two games last week, which allowed Thon Maker to enter the starting five, but also paved the way for Christian Wood to become […]

James Harden, Clint Capela Questionable For Wednesday

Houston Rockets point/shooting guard James Harden and center Clint Capela have both picked up questionable designations ahead of Wednesday’s contest versus the Portland Trail Blazers. Harden is looking to avoid his third consecutive absence due to a thigh injury, while Capela sat out Monday’s game due to persistent heel issues. While virtually all healthy Rockets […]

Kendrick Nunn Will Miss Third Straight Game Tuesday

Miami Heat point/shooting guard Kendrick Nunn will not be available for Tuesday’s contest against the Boston Celtics as he continues to deal with an Achilles ailment. Prior to the injury, Nunn had yet to miss a game during his rookie campaign, with his absence paving the way for Tyler Herro to enter the starting five […]

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, Patrick McCaw Ruled Out Tuesday

The Toronto Raptors will be short on the wing for Tuesday’s game against the Atlanta Hawks without the services of Rondae Hollis-Jefferson and Patrick McCaw. In their stead, expect Norman Powell to see a slightly increased role, while OG Anunoby may be forced to play the power forward slot with a touch higher frequency. With […]

Kevin Porter Jr. On Track To Suit Up Tuesday

Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard/small forward Kevin Porter Jr. is expected to take the floor for Tuesday’s contest against the New Orleans Pelicans after having previously been tagged as questionable due to an ankle sprain. While Dante Exum will enter the starting five in place of Darius Garland (rest), Porter could now see an even larger […]

Joel Embiid Will Return To Action Tuesday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has been cleared to return to the floor for Tuesday’s contest against the Golden State Warriors. Embiid had missed each of his team’s nine previous outings after undergoing hand surgery, so it’s possible that head coach Brett Brown eases him back into the mix. Regardless, Al Horford is likely to […]

Eugenio Suarez Recovering From Surgery

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez (shoulder) had surgery to remove loose cartilage in his right shoulder this offseason. He will be limited to start spring training but is expected to be ready near the start of the regular season. It doesn't sound like a major operation, but it's something to take note of in […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (1/28/20): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Welcome to NBA Tuesday night. We have 8 games on the board tonight with a ton of different options to pay up for. We're looking at Jayson Tatum being doubtful and a ton of other injuries to pay attention to. There is value to pay down for, but we have to get it perfect in […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/28/20): NBA DFS Lineups

As you may already know, the world is mourning the loss of Kobe and Gianna Bryant, as well as the remaining seven involved in the helicopter accident. I am sure it goes without saying, but we all are thinking of the families involved and should continue to celebrate the life and legacy of the Bryant […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for January 28th (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard, including our brand new DFS Matchup Ratings with daily player projections.   Premium Research & DFS Lineup Picks DFS Cheat Sheet   Game of the Day Washington Wizards vs Milwaukee Bucks The Washington Wizards and Milwaukee Bucks currently rank fourth and first in the […]

PGA DFS: DraftKings Value Plays - Waste Management Phoenix Open

Please enjoy this RotoBaller PGA Premium article free for a limited time. Hello RotoBallers and thanks for joining me for the Waste Management Phoenix Open! My name is Tommy Bell, and in this article you will find my favorite DraftKings DFS value plays for this week's PGA tournament. You can find me on Twitter for […]

Yolmer Sanchez Agrees With Giants

The San Francisco Giants agreed to a minor league deal with second baseman Yolmer Sanchez on Tuesday, according to a source. Sanchez turned down major league offers from other teams for a chance to earn the starting second base job in San Francisco. The switch-hitting 27-year-old hit just .252/.318/.321 with two home runs, 43 RBI […]

Red Sox Serious About Moving Mookie Betts

There is a sense that the Boston Red Sox are more serious than ever about trading outfielder Mookie Betts, and rival teams are starting to think that it might actually happen. The Dodgers and Padres are the two teams most publicly linked to Betts, although there's no sense that one team is the favorite. Boston […]