AJ Green Won't Play On Sunday

Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Green (quad) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. He was tagged as questionable coming into this game, but Green has now been downgraded to out. The absence of Green should mean increased playing time for both Andre Jackson Jr. and Ryan Rollins in the rotation. […]

MarJon Beauchamp Ruled Out For Sunday

Milwaukee Bucks forward MarJon Beauchamp (illness) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. This marks the second game in a row that Beauchamp has been forced to miss due to an illness. His absence isn't extremely noteworthy given the fact he's only averaging 4.2 minutes per game this season. The […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Available For Sunday

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is available ahead of Sunday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. As expected, Antetokounmpo will play despite his lingering knee issue that he has dealt with throughout the season. He has continued to play well over 30 minutes per game, so fantasy managers should expect Antetokounmpo to have his normal […]

Sam Cosmi Set For MRI Following Divisional Round

According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Washington Commanders right guard Sam Cosmi (knee) is set to undergo an MRI on his right knee. The 25-year-old sustained this knee injury during their victory over the Detroit Lions on Saturday evening. Cosmi suffered this injury during the second quarter and needed assistance to leave the field. […]

Cameron Johnson Uncertain For Sunday

Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson (ankle) is currently listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Johnson has missed each of the last two games and is in danger of missing a third due to an ankle sprain. Luckily, fantasy managers shouldn't be too worried as this appears to be a […]

Gary Harris Ruled Out On Sunday

Orlando Magic guard Gary Harris (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Utah Jazz. Harris has only played one game this month and continues to miss time due to a lingering hamstring injury. This absence isn't going to have a huge impact on the rotation considering he was only playing minutes […]

Ainias Smith Inactive For Divisional Round

Philadelphia Eagles rookie wide receiver Ainias Smith (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams. The Texas A&M product was also a healthy scratch during the wild-card round when the Eagles faced the Green Bay Packers. During the regular season, Smith caught just seven passes for 41 yards and a […]

Tyler Johnson Not Suiting Up In Divisional Round

According to the team, Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Tyler Johnson (coach's decision) will not suit up on Sunday afternoon to face the Philadelphia Eagles in the divisional round. The 26-year-old also sat out during the wild-card round. As a result, fantasy managers should expect Puka Nacua, Cooper Kupp, and Demarcus Robinson to lead the […]

Bobby Brown III, Ahkello Witherspoon Officially Active To Face Philadelphia

According to the team, Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Bobby Brown III (shoulder) and defensive back Ahkello Witherspoon (thigh) are both active for Sunday's playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Brown could not practice all week and is expected to return to his rotational role on the defensive line. Last week against the Vikings, Brown […]

Alaric Jackson In, Justin Dedich Out On Sunday

According to the team, Los Angeles Rams offensive tackle Alaric Jackson (chest) is active, and offensive guard Justin Dedich (illness) is inactive for Sunday's playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Jackson sustained this injury during last weekend's wild-card victory over the Vikings. He missed practice twice this week but was able to turn the corner. […]

Tanner Scott Agrees With Dodgers On Four-Year Deal

Free-agent left-handed reliever Tanner Scott and the Los Angeles Dodgers agreed to a four-year, $72 million deal on Sunday, according to a source. The Dodgers are winning the offseason by a wide margin after also securing Japanese pitching phenom Roki Sasaki on Friday. Scott, 30, was the top closer available in free agency and will […]

Draymond Green Set For An MRI

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (calf) will undergo an MRI on Sunday, according to head coach Steve Kerr. The 34-year-old missed three games because of an illness heading into Saturday's win over the Washington Wizards. Unfortunately, he injured his calf after getting cleared to suit up and logged only three minutes to finish the […]

Stephen Curry Considered "Day-To-Day"

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (ankle) exited Saturday's victory over the Washington Wizards and didn't return. The 36-year-old played nearly the entire contest before tweaking his left ankle, ending the night with 26 points while shooting a rough 4-for-14 from behind the arc. Luckily, Curry reported after the game that he "feels great" and […]

Aaron Gordon Expected To Play Versus Orlando

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (calf) is expected to play on Sunday against Orlando. He spent lengthy stints on the shelf twice this season because of a calf injury. As a result, head coach Mike Malone is taking things slow, with the 29-year-old logging 22 minutes or less in three appearances since returning to the […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (1/19/25)

It’s great to be back in the swing of things in the NBA, RotoBallers. In these articles, I focus on the top plays, traditionally geared toward cash games. However, with over a decade of NBA DFS experience under my belt—and as someone who rarely dives into cash formats—I'm selecting picks that also typically come with […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For Divisional Round (Sunday Morning Updates): Zay Flowers, Ray Davis, Ahkello Witherspoon, Deonte Harty

Heading into the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs, injuries continue to impact the upcoming schedule. These play a huge factor in start/sit decisions for fantasy managers. Our injury updates and reports for the Divisional Round as of Sunday, January 19, 2025, will give you the latest updates on key fantasy football players. The injury […]

Goga Bitadze Remains Sidelined On Sunday

Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze (concussion protocol) won't play on Sunday versus the Denver Nuggets. The 25-year-old exited a recent meeting with the Philadelphia 76ers because of a hip contusion. However, he also began developing concussion-like symptoms, keeping him off the floor for Orlando's previous two contests. Without Bitadze in the equation, Wendell Carter Jr., […]

Nikola Jokic Probable To Face The Magic

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (elbow) is probable for Saturday's contest versus the Magic. The multi-time MVP recently missed a few games because of an illness. He was also sidelined for the January 15 meeting with the Houston Rockets because of a sprained elbow. Fortunately, Jokic was back on the floor for Friday's clash with […]

Raiders Interviewing Lance Newmark For GM Job On Sunday

The Las Vegas Raiders are interviewing former Detroit Lions executive and current Washington Commanders assistant general manager Lance Newmark for their general manager job on Sunday, according to sources. Newmark spent 26 seasons with the Lions before being hired by the Commanders last year. He reportedly has a strong relationship with both Lions offensive coordinator […]

Bears To Interview Eddie George For Head-Coach Job On Sunday

According to FOX Sports' Jay Glazer, the Chicago Bears are scheduled to interview former Tennessee Titans running back Eddie George for their head-coaching job on Sunday. George has been the head coach at Tennessee State for the last four years and was named the Coach Of The Year for the Big South in 2024-25 while […]

Falcons Hire Jeff Ulbrich As Defensive Coordinator

The Atlanta Falcons hired former New York Jets interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich as their defensive coordinator on Saturday night, according to sources. In addition to finishing the 2024 campaign as the Jets' interim head coach after the team fired Robert Saleh after just five games, Ulbrich played linebacker in the NFL. He will be […]

Kevin Plawecki Retires From Professional Baseball

Catcher Kevin Plawecki announced his retirement from professional baseball on his personal social media on Saturday. He was then hired by the San Diego Padres as a player development coach, according to Mike Mayer of Metsmerized. The 33-year-old spent most of his big league career with the New York Mets and Boston Red Sox. Through […]

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 13 (2024-25): January 20 - January 26

Week 13 starts with eight games on Monday as the NBA celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day. But the back half of the week gets a bit wonky as there are only three games on Friday night, then 14 games on Saturday, and only one game next Sunday. Most leagues have a weekly moves cap, […]

Padres Sign Niko Goodrum To Minor-League Deal

According to MLB.com, the San Diego Padres have signed second baseman Niko Goodrum to a minor-league deal. Goodrum made only 13 appearances in the major leagues last summer, split between Tampa Bay and Los Angeles. Across this brief stint, the infielder posted a .103/.188/.103 line. Through 60 games at the Triple-A level, the 32-year-old posted […]

Nico Hoerner Remains Uncertain For Opening Day

According to Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (elbow) remains uncertain for Opening Day. Montemurro noted that the second baseman had not started a throwing program yet and did not have an answer regarding his availability for the start of the season when asked. Hoerner was battling a flex […]

Isiah Pacheco Struggles In Chiefs Win

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco handled five carries for 18 yards in the 23-14 win over the Houston Texans on Saturday. Despite being the starting running back, Pacheco lost work and ceded a touchdown to Kareem Hunt later in the game. Pacheco was stuffed on his first carry and dropped his only target […]

Xavier Worthy Plays WR1 Role In Divisional Round Win

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy caught five passes for 45 yards in the 23-14 win over the Houston Texans in the Divisional Round. Worthy finished the game second on the team in receiving stats behind Travis Kelce but was the only wide receiver to catch a pass for Kansas City. Worthy has blossomed […]

Kareem Hunt Finds The End Zone In Kansas City Win

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt handled eight carries for 44 yards and a touchdown in the 23-14 win over the Houston Texans in the Divisional Round. The veteran running back also caught one pass for two yards in this contest. Hunt led the backfield with more touches and total yards than Isiah Pacheco. […]

Travis Kelce Breaks Record In Divisional Round Win

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce caught seven passes for 117 yards and a touchdown in the 23-14 win over the Houston Texans in the Divisional Round. The 35-year-old broke his tie with Hall-of-Fame wide receiver Jerry Rice for the most playoff games with at least 100 receiving yards. All but 60 of Patrick […]

Patrick Mahomes Does Enough To Secure Win Against Texans

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes completed 16 of 25 pass attempts (64%) for 177 yards and a touchdown in the 23-14 win over the Houston Texans in their Divisional Round matchup. Mahomes displayed his game-managing abilities as Kansas City ran only 50 plays in this contest compared to 65 for Houston. The veteran quarterback […]