Jayson Tatum is Probable for Wednesday

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (knee) is listed as probable for Wednesday's game against the Detroit Pistons. He's dealing with right knee soreness, but it doesn't sound like Tatum is going to miss time. Fantasy owners should check back after shootaround on Wednesday. The Celtics would be thin on depth if Tatum is unable to […]

Paul Millsap Won't Play on Wednesday

Denver Nuggets forward Paul Millsap (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. This marks the fourth game in a row that Millsap has missed due to a left knee contusion. It's the front end of a back-to-back set, so maybe Millsap can get out there for Thursday's game. Jerami Grant […]

Odubel Herrera Designated For Assignment

The Philadelphia Phillies designated outfielder Odubel Herrera for assignment on Tuesday and claimed outfielder Nick Martini off waivers from the Reds in a corresponding move. Herrera was handed an 85-game suspension to close out the year for a domestic-violence incident, and he hit just .222/.288/.341 with a home run, 16 RBI and two steals in […]

Gary Harris Could Sit Out Wednesday

Denver Nuggets guard Gary Harris (groin) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. Harris checked out late in Sunday's game after experiencing groin tightness. Michael Porter Jr., Malik Beasley, and Torrey Craig would see increased playing time if Harris is unable to go. Porter would have the most fantasy value out […]

Jameis Winston Wearing Cast

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (thumb) posted a video on his Instagram that showed him with a cast on his injured right thumb. Winston suffered a fracture in his throwing thumb late in the season but didn't miss any time. The 26-year-old is expected to be retained, possibly on the franchise tag, heading into […]

Jamal Murray is Questionable for Wednesday

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (back) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. He's dealing with back soreness, but it takes a lot to get Murray to sit out. Fantasy owners will have to check back after shootaround for more information. Monte Morris and Malik Beasley would see more minutes if […]

D.J. Augustin is Doubtful for Wednesday

Orlando Magic guard D.J. Augustin (knee) is listed as doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. He aggravated his left knee during Monday's game, so there's a good chance that he sits this one out. Michael Carter-Williams (shoulder) is questionable for Wednesday's game. Markelle Fultz will see an uptick in playing time if […]

Anthony Davis Practices on Tuesday

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (tailbone) was able to suit up for Tuesday's practice. He's missed each of the last three games, but Davis returning to practice is a good sign. There's a chance that Davis gets out there for Wednesday's game against the Orlando Magic. Fantasy owners should check back after shootaround for […]

PGA DFS (DraftKings Ownership Projections): Power Pivots - The American Express

Please enjoy this RotoBaller PGA Premium article free for a limited time. Hi RotoBallers and welcome to Power Pivots! In this article we'll discuss some players that are currently projected to be popular (Chalk) options in this week's DraftKings PGA tournaments and highlight some pivot options that will come with less ownership. All DraftKings PGA […]

Ed Oliver Recovering From Surgery

Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver underwent undisclosed surgery on Tuesday. The 22-year-old was a first-round pick in 2019 and recorded 43 total tackles (24 solo), five sacks and one forced fumble in his first year in the NFL over a full season. The Houston product is a nice building block for Buffalo's defense moving […]

Leighton Vander Esch Undergoes Neck Surgery

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch (neck) underwent surgery on his neck on Tuesday with the expectation that he will be available for the offseason program, according to multiple sources. Vander Esch missed seven games with the injury in 2019 and ended up opting for a non-invasive procedure to alleviate nerve issues in his neck. […]

Cardinals, Rockies Discussing Nolan Arenado

The St. Louis Cardinals and Colorado Rockies have started exchanging names in their discussions about a blockbuster trade involving third baseman Nolan Arenado, according to one source. Sources have advanced beyond a preliminary stage, but ESPN's Jeff Passan says the exchange of names has not been very productive. It's still considered a long shot that […]

Miguel Sano Agrees To Extension

The Minnesota Twins and third baseman Miguel Sano agreed to a three-year contract extension, according to a source familiar with the deal. The deal includes a club option for the 2023 season and will buy out two years of free agency. The extension is for $30 million, with $27 million spread out over the first […]

Bobby Wagner Unlikely To Need Surgery

Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner (ankle, knee) was told by doctors that he had new injuries to his knee and ankle during the team's annual exit examination on Monday. Wagner said the injuries aren't major and he should be fine for the start of training camp in late July. Head coach Pete Carroll said that […]

Antonio Gates Announces Retirement

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Antonio Gates, an eight-time Pro Bowler who played last in 2018, announced his retirement on Tuesday. The 39-year-old is the team's all-time leader in catches (955), receiving yards (11,841) and touchdowns (116). Gates and quarterback Philip Rivers combined for 89 touchdowns, which is the most in NFL history by a […]

PGA Betting Advice: American Express - FRL and Head-To-Head Selections

Here at RotoBaller, we are always searching for ways to give our readers the best fantasy sports content possible. With that goal in mind, we are very proud to announce the arrival of our new column that will cover first-round leader bets and head-to-head plays for each PGA Tour stop. If you are looking for […]

Sidney Crosby Set To Return On Tuesday

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby will make his long awaited return to his team's lineup versus the Minnesota Wild at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday night. Having missed the past 28 games due to core muscle surgery in mid-November, Crosby is expected to immediately jump onto the Pens' second line and top power-play unit. Before […]

Sean Couturier Produces Three-Point Night Against Bruins

Philadelphia Flyers center Sean Couturier had a productive evening in Monday's 6-5 shootout victory against the Bruins, as the 27-year-old finished with one goal, two assists, a plus-one rating and five shots on goal in the contest. The three-point performance was Couturier's second of the season, to go along with his ninth multi-point contest through […]

David Krejci Scores Two Goals Against Flyers

Boston Bruins center David Krejci finished with two goals, a plus-one rating and four shots on goal in Monday's 6-5 shootout loss to the Flyers. The 33-year-old picked up his first goal of the contest in the final minutes of the opening period, while his second goal gave the Bruins a three-goal advantage in the […]

De'Aaron Fox Drops 31 Points Amid Double-Double

Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox delivered one of the best performances of his career during Monday’s defeat to the Orlando Magic, as he accrued 31 points on 12-for-18 shooting. Fox notched his second consecutive double-double by dishing out 10 assists, also coming just two rebounds shy of the second triple-double of his career. The […]

Nemanja Bjelica Drills Eight Triples, Logs Career-High 34 Points

Sacramento Kings power forward Nemanja Bjelica was firing on all cylinders during Monday’s loss to the Orlando Magic, finishing 13-for-16 from the field overall, including 8-for-10 from behind the arc en route to a career-best 34-point performance. With head coach Luke Walton essentially keeping the rotation at just eight players, Bjelica’s offensive role has taken […]

Evan Fournier Ties Career Best With 12 Made Free Throws

Orlando Magic shooting guard/small forward Evan Fournier dropped 25 points during Monday’s win over the Sacramento Kings, with his 6-for-16 shooting performance aided by a perfect 12-for-12 showing at the free-throw stripe. The 12 makes tied his career high, as he also added six assists across his 37 minutes. With myriad injuries having popped up […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for January 14th (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 Houston Rockets vs Memphis Grizzlies The Houston Rockets and Memphis Grizzlies rank second and third in the NBA […]

Nikola Vucevic Delivers Dominant Double-Double In Win

Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic played 37 minutes during Monday’s victory over the Sacramento Kings, his highest minutes total since returning from a significant ankle sprain just over a month ago. Vucevic feasted on the Kings’ thin frontcourt to the tune of a 26-point effort, adding 15 rebounds, three blocked shots, two made threes and […]

Aaron Gordon Knocks Down Game-Winner In 19-Point Effort

Orlando Magic small/power forward Aaron Gordon may have entered Monday’s win over the Sacramento Kings with a questionable designation, but he battled through to take the floor and ultimately hit the game-winning bucket with just over one second remaining. Ultimately, he collected 19 points on 8-for-16 shooting, also adding nine rebounds and two assists during […]

Nicklas Backstrom Signs Contract Extension With Caps

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom inked a new $46 million contract extension to remain in D.C. for the next five seasons on Tuesday. The 32-year-old, who was set to become an unrestricted free-agent this upcoming summer, is the all-time franchise leader in assists and is the midst of another highly productive 13th season with the […]

Andre Drummond Gets Benched On Monday

Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond didn't seem to have it in him on Monday when coach Casey decided to bench their franchise big man for roughly the last 20 minutes of the club's overtime loss to the Pelicans. Drummond still managed to score 11 points while adding 10 boards with two assists, three steals and […]

Sekou Doumbouya Provides 16 Points With Eight Boards

Detroit Pistons power forward Sekou Doumbouya provided a strong line, but it was not enough in the overtime loss to the Pelicans on Monday. Doumbouya went off for 16 points and eight rebounds while adding a steal and a block 35 minutes of action. The path has been a bit bumpy at times for the […]

Derrick Rose Scores 23 Points In Heavy Minutes

Detroit Pistons guard Derrick Rose played a season-high 37 minutes and scored 23 points on 10-for-23 shooting in the overtime loss to the Pelicans. Rose made the most of his extra minutes as he added eight assists with four boards and even chipped in a block while committing three turnovers. Rose's minutes have been restricted […]

Nicolo Melli Scores 20 Points In Win

New Orleans Pelicans power forward/center Nicolo Melli went off for a career-high 20 points on Monday. Melli got the start and some extra minutes with the Pelicans missing many bodies and he made the most of his time by adding three rebounds with two assists and two steals while draining two triples 37 minutes of […]