Joel Embiid is Ruled Out for Thursday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (finger) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Boston Celtics. He dislocated his finger during Tuesday's game and wasn't at practice on Wednesday. The Sixers are going to take the safe approach and let their star big man rest. Kyle O'Quinn, Norvel Pelle, and Mike Scott should all […]

Indians Expected To Hold Onto Francisco Lindor

Cleveland Indians president Chris Antonetti said on Wednesday that he's more confident that All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor will be with the team to start the season after the Tribe didn't receive a trade proposal to their liking in the last few weeks. The four-time All-Star is under contract through the 2021 season, but the Indians […]

Matisse Thybulle Practices on Wednesday

Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Matisse Thybulle (knee) was a full participant for Wednesday's practice. He's been sidelined for the past three weeks, but is expected to return for Thursday's game against the Boston Celtics. The Sixers are likely going to ease him back into the rotation after missing three weeks of action. James Ennis is expected […]

Seahawks Put Mychal Kendricks On Injured Reserve

The Seattle Seahawks placed linebacker Mychal Kendricks (knee) on Injured Reserve on Wednesday and promoted offensive tackle Chad Wheeler from the practice squad in a corresponding move. Kendricks didn't play in the wild-card win over the Eagles last weekend, and now his season will come to an end. He was effective in his 14 games […]

Kemba Walker Will Be On Minutes Limit

Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker (illness) is returning to the starting five for Wednesday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. He's missed each of the last three games while battling an illness. He should be inserted back into the starting five, but will be on a minutes limit Wednesday. Marcus Smart will head back to […]

Norman Powell is Not Expected to Play on Wednesday

Toronto Raptors guard Norman Powell (shoulder) is listed as doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. He was listed as doubtful on Tuesday and didn't play in that game. Fred Vanvleet (hamstring) is going to be sidelined for a bit, so getting Powell back is a must right now. Patrick McCaw is most likely […]

Adam Humphries Misses Practice Again

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Adam Humphries (ankle) missed practice again on Wednesday. Humphries hasn't played or practiced since Dec. 1, so he shouldn't be expected to suit up for the Divisional Round against the Ravens. Even if he did, he wouldn't be on the fantasy radar after catching 37 passes for 374 yards and two […]

Marcus Morris is Doubtful for Wednesday

New York Knicks forward Marcus Morris (neck) is listed as doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Utah Jazz. He sat out of Tuesday's game due to a sore neck. He could have trade value over the next month, so it wouldn't be surprising to see the Knicks being cautious here. Kevin Knox and Reggie Bullock […]

Adam Thielen Lands On Injury Report

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (ankle) was added to the injury report for the Divisional Round against the 49ers and was listed as a limited practice participant on Wednesday. After coming back from a hamstring injury that he aggravated on Oct. 20, Thielen finished the season by catching three passes for 27 yards in […]

Fred Vanvleet is Listed as Out for Wednesday

Toronto Raptors guard Fred Vanvleet (hamstring) is listed as out for Wednesday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. Head coach Nick Nurse said that Vanvleet is going to be out for a little while. Fantasy owners can expect Vanvleet to sit out the next couple of games. Terence Davis, Patrick McCaw, and Matt Thomas will gain […]

Vikings Optimistic On Stefon Diggs

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer is optimistic that wide receiver Stefon Diggs (illness) will be fine for Saturday in the Divisional Round against the 49ers. Diggs should be fine to play this weekend, even if he doesn't get much practice in this week. The 26-year-old had only two catches for 19 yards in the […]

Dennis Smith Jr. Might Play on Wednesday

New York Knicks guard Dennis Smith Jr. (oblique) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Utah Jazz. He's missed the last two weeks due to an oblique issue. Frank Ntilikina and Elfrid Payton are in the rotation as well, so Smith won't have a huge role when healthy. He'll likely only see minutes […]

Victor Oladipo is Expected to Return in Late January

Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo (knee, quad) is targeting a return for a home matchup against the Chicago Bulls on January 29. He hasn't played in a year, so the Pacers are going to be cautious with Oladipo. He's worth stashing in leagues with an open IR spot, but it'll take time for him to […]

Mike Conley Was Active During Shootaround

Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley (hamstring) was seen active during Wednesday's shootaround. He won't play in Wednesday's contest, but it appears he's making progress towards a return. Joe Ingles and Jordan Clarkson will continue to pick up more minutes until Conley returns. Ingles has been a reliable fantasy asset most games. Conley remains without a […]

RotoBaller PGA: One And Done Staff Picks - Sony Open

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 weekly PGA “One and Done” column will be back for a second season. In this feature, our golf staff of Joe Nicely, Spencer Aguiar […]

PGA DFS: DraftKings Core Four - Sony Open

Please enjoy this RotoBaller PGA Premium article free for a limited time. Hello RotoBallers and thanks for joining me for the Sony Open! In this article you will find my four favorite overall DraftKings DFS lineup plays for this week's PGA tournament. The 'Core Four' will usually be spread across different DraftKings price points, but […]

NBA DFS Prop Picks for Wednesday (1/8/19) - Monkey Knife Fight

On a night without many classic NBA matchups, the Denver Nuggets and Dallas Mavericks may be the best game on the schedule. Even so, there are eight games which means loads of chances to play props and win with Monkey Knife Fight. The Nuggets have won four of their past seven games, a little bit […]

Rickard Rakell Returns To Lineup On Tuesday

Anaheim Ducks forward Rickard Rakell was activated from Injured Reserve prior to his team's 4-3 loss to the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday. The 26-year-old, who had missed the previous six contests due to a sprained wrist, posted a minus-two rating, four shots on goal and a hit in 17:32 of ice time in […]

Justin Williams Signs One-Year Deal With Carolina

Carolina Hurricanes forward Justin Williams inked a one-year, $700,000 contract to return to Raleigh for his 19th NHL season. The 38-year-old, who announced in the preseason that he'd be taking some time away from the game to ponder his NHL future, spent the past two seasons as the Hurricanes' captain. Despite continuing to skate during […]

Brewers Give Craig Counsell Contract Extension

The Milwaukee Brewers are signing manager Craig Counsell to a contract extension that will run through the 2023 season, according to sources. It's a well-deserved extension, as Counsell led the Brew Crew to a National League Championship appearance in 2018 before a wild-card showing this past season. The 49-year-old coach started as the head man […]

Mark Ingram Day-To-Day

Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Greg Roman said that running back Mark Ingram (calf) is "day-to-day." Ingram wasn't spotted at practice on Tuesday after feeling tightness in his calf. Holding him out was a precaution after he was going full speed in practice the previous week. It's a setback, though, and it makes Ingram's status for […]

Eric Weddle Undergoes Surgery

Los Angeles Rams safety Eric Weddle (knee) underwent a meniscus trim and is expected to recover in weeks, not months. Somehow, it was the 35-year-old's first ever surgery. In his first season with the Rams, Weddle had 108 total tackles (69 solo) and four passes defensed over a full season. He clearly still has some […]

Teddy Bridgewater Unlikely To Leave Saints

New Orleans Saints quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, who will be an unrestricted free agent in March, will be tough to pry away from the Saints, even if Drew Brees returns for another season. It would likely take a good team that isn't expected to draft a quarterback in the upcoming draft. The Dolphins could be a […]

Tom Brady Says He Has More To Prove

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, who will become an unrestricted free agent in March, said that it was "probably unlikely" that he'd retire following the wild-card loss to the Titans last weekend, and he wrote on his Instagram account on Wednesday that "I still have more to prove." New England can't place the franchise […]

Erik Karlsson Tallies Two Points In Loss To Blues

San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson tallied a power-play assist and a short-handed goal during Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the St. Louis Blues. The Swedish rearguard has had a serviceable season to date, but his numbers are lower than his lofty standards. Karlsson has five goals, 27 assists and 10 power-play points through 44 games. […]

David Perron Pockets Game-Winning Goal Against Sharks

St. Louis Blues left wing David Perron deposited the game-winning goal early in the third period of Tuesday's game against the San Jose Sharks. The 31-year-old forward has enjoyed a productive first-half to the 2019-20 campaign. Perron has 18 goals, 26 assists, and 22 power-play points through 44 games. So long as he stays healthy, […]

Ilya Kovalchuk Tallies Two Assists On Tuesday

Montreal Canadiens left wing Ilya Kovalchuk picked up two assists during a 4-3 loss to the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night. The veteran Russian sniper now has three points in two games with his new team. Kovalchuk was playing alongside Max Domi and Nick Suzuki on the second line, which bodes well for his […]

Filip Zadina Nets Game-Winner Against Habs

Detroit Red Wings right wing Filip Zadina broke a 3-3 tie with 3:52 remaining in Tuesday's game against the Montreal Canadiens. It ended up being the first game-winning goal in Zadina's young career. The 20-year-old now has 11 points in 19 games this season, and his ice time has started to climb. He is a […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for January 8th (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 Atlanta Hawks  The Houston Rockets and Atlanta Hawks currently rank second and eighth in the […]

PGA DFS Vegas Report - Sony Open

Welcome back to the PGA DFS Vegas Report. Justin Thomas got the job done in Hawaii for the third time in his career, but it didn't come without a little uncertainty down the stretch. The American played the final three holes in two-over par, which includes nearly handing Xander Schauffele the victory on the 72nd […]