Shabazz Napier Buries Four Triples Amid 22-Point Outing

Minnesota Timberwolves point/shooting guard Shabazz Napier led his team in scoring for the second consecutive game with 22 points during Wednesday’s loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. Without Karl-Anthony Towns, Andrew Wiggins or Jeff Teague active, Napier stepped into starting duties once again and finished 7-for-13 from the field overall and tied his season high with […]

Brook Lopez Swats Six Shots To Kick Off New Year

Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez has reinvented himself before to remain an impact player in the league, and he appears to have done so again in 2019-20, as he notched six blocked shots during Wednesday’s win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. On pace to set a new career high with 2.5 blocks per game, Lopez has […]

Jaylen Nowell, Naz Reid Shine In Reserve Roles

With injuries tearing through the Minnesota roster, the rookie duo of Jaylen Nowell and Naz Reid combined to provide some offensive thump during Wednesday’s loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. For Nowell, it was the best outing of his career to this point, dropping a career-high 12 points on 4-for-11 shooting in just 16 minutes. Reid, […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Notches Dominant Double-Double

Milwaukee Bucks small/power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo swatted away a last-second shot to seal his team’s victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday. Antetokounmpo has made a habit of posting monstrous double-double numbers this season, with his outing versus Minnesota no different; he accrued 32 points, 17 rebounds, four assists and two blocks in 31 minutes […]

J.J. Watt Will Play Against Bills

Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien said that defensive end J.J. Watt (pectoral) will play against the Bills in the wild-card game on Saturday and "be in there quite a bit." Watt hasn't played since Oct. 27, however, so it's fair to wonder how effective he'll be after such a long layoff. But the Texans […]

Will Fuller To Be Game-Time Decision

Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien said that he expects wide receiver Will Fuller (groin) to be a game-time decision for the wild-card game against the Bills on Saturday. The good news is that the Texans play the first game of wild-card weekend, so those playing in DFS tournaments will know right away. The oft-injured […]

Dellin Betances Expects To Be Ready For Spring Training

New York Mets relief pitcher Dellin Betances (Achilles, shoulder) remains on track to be ready for spring training despite pitching in just one game with the Yankees in 2019. Betances didn't need surgery after he suffered a partially torn left Achilles on Sept. 15. The hard-throwing right-hander has spent the last three months rehabbing, and […]

Robinson Chirinos, Will Harris Could Sign Soon

Catcher Robinson Chirinos and relief pitcher Will Harris could come off the market soon. Chirinos is said to be close to making a decision, while Harris has multiple multi-year offers worth $6-7 million annually, according to sources. Chirinos isn't the most polished of defensive catchers, but he did hit 17 home runs in 114 games […]

Front-Runners Emerge For Marcell Ozuna

The market for outfielder Marcell Ozuna is gaining steam, and the Reds, Cardinals and Rangers appear to be the front-runners for his services at this time, according to a source. Along with Nicholas Castellanos, Ozuna is the top corner outfield bat on the open market going into the new year. While he remains a streaky […]

Nolan Arenado Has 50/50 Chance Of Being Traded

Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado has around a 50/50 chance of being traded this offseason, with a half-dozen teams checking in on him, according to sources. The Dodgers aren't the most likely destination, though, as the Rockies prefer not to trade Arenado within the division. The Rockies would obviously secure a huge return for […]

Colts Expected To Move On From Eric Ebron

Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard said "we'll probably move on" from tight end Eric Ebron, who will be a free agent in March. Ebron predictably fell short in 2019 after a career year in 2018 with Andrew Luck in which he caught a league-high 13 touchdown passes. The 26-year-old played in just 11 games […]

Jury Still Out On Jacoby Brissett

Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard said that "the jury is still out on Jacoby Brissett" after the 2019 season. In the first season after Andrew Luck's surprise retirement, Brissett went 272-for-447 (60.8 percent) for 2,942 yards, 18 touchdowns and six interceptions in 15 games. He added 56 rushing attempts for 228 yards and four […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/2/20): NBA DFS Lineups

The second day of the New Year brings hoops fans a nine-game slate that could feature just one player having an exorbitant price tag. That means that DFS owners will have to get into the nitty gritty to find either complementary or diametrically opposite pieces. As of Thursday morning, only one game has a projected […]

Julian Edelman Says He Feels Good

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (knee, shoulder) will be on the field for the wild-card game against the Titans on Saturday night, and he said he feels good. He's been limited in practice in recent weeks and hasn't put up the numbers he was putting up earlier in the year in the last […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for January 2nd (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 Memphis Grizzlies vs Sacramento Kings The Memphis Grizzlies and Sacramento Kings currently rank fifth and 30th in the […]

NFL DFS Tournament Stacks: Wild Card Round (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hi RotoBallers and thanks for joining me! I'm very proud to bring back our weekly tournament stacks article this season for you, our loyal RotoBaller reader and appreciated premium subscriber. Below, you'll find a running list of my top DFS tournament stacks. This premium […]

Wide Receiver Snap Counts and Target Trends Season Review

Congratulations to all team owners whose tireless dedication toward winning a league title resulted in the fulfillment of your championship aspirations. For those of you who were unsuccessful in achieving the ultimate goal of capturing your league, your diligent efforts should also be commended. Regardless of whether your teams were negatively impacted by injuries, inadequate […]

Devin Booker Scores 30-Plus For Fourth Straight Game

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker poured in 32 points, seven assists, two rebounds, a triple, and a steal in a 117-107 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. Booker has now made 24 of 25 free throws in his last two games and has been on a scoring binge lately. While he's struggled to connect from […]

Top 30 Impact Prospects for 2020 Redraft Leagues

When last we checked in on the top rookies for 2020, the World Series had yet to be decided, the Astros’ obsession with garbage cans was still a secret, and Neal Huntington was running the Pirates. A number of things around baseball have changed since the last update but few, if any, moves have rattled […]

Kelly Oubre Jr. Stays Hot With 26 Points Against Lakers

Kelly Oubre Jr. scored 26 points with six rebounds, three assists, three triples, and three steals in a 117-107 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. Oubre has broken out this year, with career-highs in darn near every category- but he's been on fire in his last three games. The 24-year-old has averaged 25 PPG, 8.7 […]

FanDuel, DraftKings NHL DFS Lineup Picks (1/2/20): Daily Fantasy Hockey Advice

Thursday features a twelve-game evening slate with a spotlight on games like Edmonton and Buffalo, Toronto and Winnipeg, plus even San Jose and Pittsburgh among others. Remember, when looking around for plays, an over/under of 6 dictates offense, but an over/under of 5 or sometimes 5.5 tilts towards the goalies. There are several games at […]

Deandre Ayton Records Third Double-Double

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton recorded 16 points, 14 rebounds, two assists, a steal, and a block in a 117-107 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. Ayton has missed 30 total games this year, 25 from a suspension as well as five from an injury upon returning from the suspension. In four games, The 21-year-old […]

Ben Bishop Secures Winter Classic Victory

Dallas Stars goaltender Ben Bishop backstopped his team to a 4-2 Winter Classic win versus the Nashville Predators on Wednesday, turning aside 31 of 33 shots against in the outdoor match-up. The 33-year-old gave up two power-play markers just eight minutes into the contest but managed to shut down the Preds the rest of the […]

Next Gen Stats Season Review: Quarterbacks

Time's up! The 2019 fantasy season is done and gone for good. Whether you play in a redraft league or are part of a dynasty format, the days of sitting at the edge of your couch and biting your nails are over. We have a tough eight-month desert to walk through ahead of us, but […]

Damian Lillard Just Misses Out On Triple-Double

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard had a very poor shooting night against the Knicks on Wednesday, but he did a good job in other areas and got very close to a triple-double with 11 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists. He finished on 5-for-20 shooting, missing seven of eight attempts from deep. It's […]

Anthony Davis Scores An Efficient 26 With 11 Boards

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis scored 26 points with 11 rebounds, two assists, a triple, and a block in a 117-107 win over the Phoenix Suns. Davis had a poster dunk in the first quarter, catching a lob from Danny Green and slamming a thunderous oop on Aron Baynes. The 26-year-old has been very […]

Alexander Radulov Stays Hot In Winter Classic Win

Dallas Stars forward Alexander Radulov buried the game-winning goal in the third period to help give his team a 4-2 Winter Classic victory over the Nashville Predators on Wednesday. The 33-year-old's marker, a one-timer rocket from the top of the left circle, extended his personal point streak to nine games (four goals, eight assists). Radulov's […]

Carmelo Anthony Scores Game-High 26 Points Against Knicks

Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony enjoyed his return to Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, scoring a game-high 26 points on 11-for-17 shooting from the field. He went 3-for-5 from deep, adding seven rebounds. Melo had managed just 35 total points in the previous three games, so he's been a bit quiet following his nice […]

LeBron James Records Eighth Triple-Double

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James scored 31 points with 13 rebounds, 12 assists, two steals, a triple, and a block in a 117-107 win over the Phoenix Suns. It's James' eighth triple-double this season, second to only Luka Doncic, as well as his fifth game in a row with double-digit assists. The 35-year-old looks […]

Marcus Morris Produces 18 Points In Wednesday's Win

New York Knicks forward Marcus Morris helped the team to a third consecutive win on Wednesday with an 18-point effort against Portland. He added seven rebounds and three assists, shooting 7-for-19 from the field and 2-for-7 from downtown. It was an ugly shooting performance, but Morris still managed to match his average points tally for […]