Kendrick Nunn Will Miss Second Straight Game Monday

Miami Heat point/shooting guard Kendrick Nunn has been ruled out for Monday’s contest against the Orlando Magic due to Achilles soreness. With Goran Dragic (calf) cleared to go, he is the likeliest candidate to take on increased duties in Nunn’s absence. The rookie will now miss each of Miami’s past two outings, his first absences […]

Chris Paul To Miss Monday’s Game Due To Personal Reasons

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul will sit out Monday’s contest against the Dallas Mavericks due to personal reasons. The absence will mark the first of the season for Paul, who started each of Oklahoma City’s first 47 games. Dennis Schroder is likely to enter the starting five and see an increased role, while […]

George Kittle Has Been Playing With Torn Labrum

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (shoulder) said that he's been playing through a torn labrum in his right shoulder since the start of the 2018 season. "So I dislocated my shoulder last year," Kittle said Sunday on the Pardon My Take podcast, "and my labrum is completely torn. So I don't get surgery […]

Jayson Tatum is Doubtful for Tuesday

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (groin) is listed as doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Miami Heat. He's missed each of the last two games due to a right groin issue. The Celtics are most likely going to take the cautious approach and wait until Tatum is back to full speed. There could should be […]

Enes Kanter is Ruled Out for Tuesday

Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter (hip) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Miami Heat. He is getting ruled out a full day in advance, so that's not a good sign going forward. Kanter could be sidelined for a few more games while he deals with his right hip contusion. Vincent Poirier and […]

Derrick Rose is Probable for Monday

Detroit Pistons guard Derrick Rose (knee) is listed as probable for Monday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He's battling right knee soreness, but it doesn't significant enough to sideline Rose. He'll continue to put up reliable fantasy numbers while with Detroit, but he is a trade candidate. Fantasy owners shouldn't be worried about his status […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (1/27/20): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Before I begin, I would like to express my condolences to the family of Kobe Bryant and to those impacted by his passing. I am sure that everyone, whether you are a fan of the game or not, was devastated by the news, especially since it involved children. Without getting too melancholy or deep, take […]

Nerlens Noel is Questionable for Monday

Oklahoma City Thunder center Nerlens Noel (face) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. He's expected to be re-evaluated later this week, so he's likely closer to doubtful for this game. Steven Adams is good to go, so he might see more minutes here. Mike Muscala will be asked to back […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/27/20): NBA DFS Lineups

Before any discussion can be had concerning Monday’s six-game slate, it’s worth taking a moment of reflection to remember the life of Kobe Bryant, his daughter, Gianna, and that of the other families who were impacted by Sunday’s plane crash in California. For all who love basketball, for over two decades, Bryant was a preternatural […]

Goran Dragic is Questionable Versus Orlando

Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic (calf) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Orlando Magic. He didn't suit up for Friday's game against the Clippers due to left calf soreness. Dragic has been banged up this season, but the Heat could use him with Kendrick Nunn (Achilles) and Jimmy Butler (ankle) listed as […]

Gary Woodland Looks To Bounce Back In Phoenix

Gary Woodland is in the field for the upcoming Waste Management Phoenix Open. Woodland won this event in 2018 and has routinely played well in this tournament throughout his career. He heads to Arizona fresh off a disappointing missed cut at last week's Farmers Insurance Open. The defending U.S. Open champion lost over two strokes […]

Jimmy Butler Might Sit Out Against Magic

Miami Heat guard/forward Jimmy Butler (ankle) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Orlando Magic. He tweaked his ankle during Friday's game and left to the locker room with a few minutes left in the fourth quarter. The Heat are banged up with Kendrick Nunn (Achilles) and Goran Dragic (calf) listed as questionable […]

Collin Morikawa Set To Make Waste Management Debut

Collin Morikawa is in the field for this week's Waste Management Phoenix Open. It will be Morikawa's first career start in the popular event. The rising star burst on to the professional scene last year with a win at the Barracuda and has continued to play well in 2020. He was in serious contention at […]

Kendrick Nunn is Questionable for Monday

Miami Heat guard Kendrick Nunn (Achilles) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Orlando Magic. He was unable to suit up for Friday's game due to left Achilles soreness. Goran Dragic (calf) didn't play on Friday and is listed as questionable for this game as well. Tyler Herro and Dion Waiters could be […]

Richaun Holmes is Listed as Out for Monday

Sacramento Kings center Richaun Holmes (shoulder) is listed as out for Monday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. This marks the ninth game in a row that Holmes has missed due to a right shoulder injury. Dewayne Dedmon and Harry Giles will be asked to continue to play increased minutes while Holmes is sidelined. Neither player […]

Josh Jackson Has Been Recalled from G League

Memphis Grizzlies forward Josh Jackson has been recalled from the G League on Monday. Grayson Allen (hip) is going to be sidelined for the foreseeable future. That means Jackson is likely going to be in the mix going forward. He was averaging 20.3 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.5 blocks in the […]

LaMarcus Aldridge Won't Play Against Bulls

San Antonio Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge (thumb) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Chicago Bulls. He's dealing with a right thumb sprain and will miss his third game of the season. Jakob Poeltl, Trey Lyles, and Rudy Gay are all expected to see more minutes on Monday. Poeltl is most likely the […]

Joel Embiid Might Return on Tuesday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (hand) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Golden State Warriors. He's been out since January 6 due to a torn ligament in his left hand. The Sixers have been using a committee approach to fill the void while Embiid has been out. Matisse Thybulle and Furkan Korkmaz […]

Andre Patterson, Adam Zimmer To Serve As Co-D Coordinators

The Minnesota Vikings named Andre Patterson and Adam Zimmer as co-defensive coordinators on Monday. Patterson and Zimmer have both been helping coach the Vikings Defense since 2014. They'll take over a strong defensive unit that allowed 341.6 yards per game, 233.6 passing yards per game, 108 rushing yards per game and only 18.9 points allowed […]

Clint Capela is Doubtful for Monday

Houston Rockets center Clint Capela (heel) is listed as doubtful for Monday's game against the Utah Jazz. He's been battling heel soreness since around Christmas, so the Rockets will continue to monitor the issue. Tyson Chandler and Isaiah Hartenstein would be asked to split up the minutes if Capela sits out. Hartenstein would be a […]

Paul Millsap is Ruled Out Against Grizzlies

Denver Nuggets forward Paul Millsap (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. This marks the 11th game in a row that Millsap has missed. There's a good chance that fantasy owners won't see Millsap again until after the All-Star break. Jerami Grant will continue to pick up the slack going […]

Jamal Murray is Ruled Out for Tuesday

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. It sounds like Murray is going to be sidelined for the foreseeable future. Monte Morris, Torrey Craig, and Michael Porter Jr. will be asked to pick up extra minutes with the Nuggets banged up. Porter is the best […]

James Harden Unlikely to Play on Monday

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (thigh) is unlikely to suit up for Monday's game against the Utah Jazz. The Rockets would be thin with Russell Westbrook (rest) already ruled out for Monday. Ben McLemore, Austin Rivers, and Eric Gordon would be asked to play heavy minutes and see a spike in usage. Gordon will be […]

NHL DFS Prop Picks for 1/27/20 - Monkey Knife Fight

Coming out of the NHL All-Star break, there are six games on the schedule tonight, which means lots of chances to play props and win with Monkey Knife Fight. Heading into the unofficial second half of the season, there are a few prime matchups on the schedule as the Tampa Bay Lightning visit the Dallas […]

Horse For The Course: PGA DFS (Course History) - Waste Management Phoenix Open

Hello again PGA family and thanks for joining me here at RotoBaller! What started out as an exciting Sunday at the Farmers turned into a somber event, as the news of Kobe Bryant's tragic death lingered over the broadcast and reverberated throughout the sports world. You don't have to be a Lakers or Kobe fan […]

Kareem Hunt Admits To Drug Use

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt, who will be a free agent in March, emotionally admitted that he would fail a drug test to a police officer during a traffic stop recently. This was caught on video of the police officer's dash cam during the traffic stop. Hunt also admitted that the small amounts of […]

Pirates Acquire Brennan Malone, Liover Peguero From Arizona

The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired pitcher Brennan Malone and shortstop Liover Peguero from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday in exchange for outfielder Starling Marte. Malone was the 33rd overall pick in last year's draft and was Arizona's No. 9 prospect, per MLB Pipeline. The 19-year-old right-hander has made strides with his command, but it'll be at […]

Chargers Have Moved On From Philip Rivers

The Los Angeles Chargers have "moved on from Philip Rivers," according to FOX Sports' Jay Glazer. Rivers is set to become a free agent in March, and the writing was on the wall when he recently moved his entire family from San Diego to Florida. Rivers will end a 16-year run with the Chargers, but […]

Carlos Gonzalez Intends To Play In 2020

Free-agent outfielder Carlos Gonzalez, who is 34 years old, intends to play in 2020. Gonzalez, a three-time All-Star with the Rockies, spent his first season away from Colorado last year with the Indians and Cubs and struggled in his 45 games. Car-Go hit just .200/.289/.283 with three home runs and 10 RBI in 145 at-bats. […]

Diamondbacks Acquiring Starling Marte

The Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to acquire outfielder Starling Marte from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday, according to sources. It's unknown which players the Pirates are receiving in return, so stay tuned for more details on the swap. The rebuilding Bucs have been in the market to trade Marte all offseason, and they have finally […]