Josh Richardson Stuffs The Stat Sheet

Miami Heat guard/forward Josh Richardson did a little bit of everything Monday against the Chicago Bulls. Richardson contributed 11 points, six assists, five rebounds, three three-pointers, two steals and two blocks in 32 minutes. Rook 2, as Dwyane Wade used to call him, has been creeping into the coveted 1-1-1 group of fantasy players that […]

LaMarcus Aldridge Leads Spurs In Scoring In Loss To Hawks

San Antonio Spurs power forward LaMarcus Aldridge led his team with 25 points on Monday, but it wasn't enough to help them top the Atlanta Hawks. Aldridge shot 11 of 21 from the field and one of two from three in the loss. He also added a team-high 11 rebounds. The Spurs were without forward Kawhi […]

Kelly Oubre Jr. Pours Out 19 Points Off The Bench

Washington Wizards small forward Kelly Oubre Jr. has been a scoring machine off the bench lately. Oubre scored 19 points on 5-for-9 shooting with five rebounds, three three-pointers and a block in 35 minutes. Oubre has put together a nice string of performances, scoring in double digits in the past five games and shooting 55.3 […]

John Wall Takes 22 Shots to Score 27 Points

Washington Wizards point guard John Wall posted a big yet inefficient line in Monday's loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. Wall only shot 7-for-22 from the field but contributed 27 points, nine assists, three rebounds, three steals and two blocks in 41 minutes. Wall also shot 12-for-13 from the free throw line, his first time making […]

Michael Beasley Powers Knicks Past Rival Nets

New York Knicks small forward Michael Beasley, the self-proclaimed left-handed Melo, played like him in the Martin Luther King Day matinee in Brooklyn, scoring 23 points, grabbing 10 rebounds and nabbing two blocks. Beasley’s double-double was a driving factor in Monday’s result. Lately, Beasley has been one of the more consistent players for the Knicks, […]

Bradley Beal Turnover-Prone Monday

Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal could not take care of the ball in Monday's loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. Beal coughed up the ball a total of seven times in 41 minutes. Beal also contributed 19 points, three rebounds, three assists, a three-pointer and a block. The turnovers were the most since Beal committed […]

Justin Holiday Efficient From Three In Win Over Heat

Chicago Bulls forward Justin Holiday had an excellent shooting performance, hitting seven of his 11 threes. Holiday finished with 25 points and four rebounds, but this game was all about the emergence of Zach LaVine in just his second game in a Bulls uniform. Holiday played his usual number of minutes, but the scoring continues to […]

Zach LaVine Is Back

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine was exceptionally promising in his second game in the Bulls rotation. In only 19 minutes, he scored 19 points on 12 shots, adding five rebounds and five assists to his stat line. Not only was this important for LaVine’s confidence, it was a surprisingly relevant fantasy performance. LaVine should be […]

Matt Eberflus Expected to Follow Josh McDaniels to Indianapolis

With news that New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels is likely to become the next coach for the Indianapolis Colts, Dallas Cowboys linebackers coach Matt Eberflus is reportedly expected to follow as the team's defensive coordinator, according to NFL Network reporter Tom Pelissero. Eberflus just completed his seventh season with the Cowboys and is […]

FanDuel, DraftKings NHL DFS Lineup Picks (1/16/18): Daily Fantasy Hockey Advice

We have a 6 game slate tonight, and there are good options on the board. Stacking will be big tonight, so look for some value where you can, and then load up on the star skaters where you can afford them. Vegas lines are big when it comes to picking games to target, and that's a good […]

Josh McDaniels Slated to be Next Colts Head Coach

It appears that the search for the next Indianapolis Colts head coach might be at an end. NFL Insider Ian Rapoport reports that New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels has Indianapolis as his preferred destination and is expected to accept the team's offer when it comes. We are unlikely to hear much more about […]

NBA Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Week 14 and Buy/Sell

Week 13 has officially wrapped up as we continue to itch closer to fantasy playoffs. As a reminder for most leagues, fantasy playoffs will begin on Week 21 which begins March 12th. Drop the dead weight, make an effort to improve your team via trades / waiver wire. Don't be attached to short-term pick ups […]

ADP Outperformers Part II: Josh Richardson, Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, and Aaron Gordon

Hello again, it’s me, the burgeoning young upstart, back at it again with my fantasy basketball snippets. As promised, here’s part two of my ADP Outperformers, where we are comparing the average draft position of players to their current fantasy rank. The names today should basically be household names for any serious fantasy managers, but […]

NBA Weekly Streamers for Week 14 (Jan 15th - Jan 21st)

Hey there our dear RotoBallers. I'm taking over the Weekly Streamers column for Ray who's done a magnificent job and helped us out a lot with his streaming analysis and advice for the past few weeks. Countless close matchups have gone our way because of you Ray, thank you mate! Below you will find my fantasy […]

Expect Victor Oladipo To Start A Wild West Shootout Versus Utah

Expect a shootout in Utah favoring Victor Oladipo. Oladipo is averaging 24.4 points, 5.2 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game in a career season. He is also in the top 15 overall in player efficiency rating and field goal attempts per game. He will be guarded by Donovan Mitchell, a strong Rookie of the Year […]

Yadier Molina Plans to Retire After the 2020 Season

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina plans to retire after the 2020 season. "Three more years, that's it," said Molina. He signed a three-year, $60 million extension that begins with the 2018 season, and if he sticks to his word, it'll be the last contract he signs. Molina is still a very effective backstop, putting […]

Eric Bledsoe Struggles Early Against Washington

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Eric Bledsoe continues to transition into the Bucks offense, and against the Wizards he struggled to generate much offense early in the game. The Wizards have an athletic back court, and this performance is a direct result of having more contested opportunities than chances at easy baskets. Bledsoe remains one of […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Double-Doubles In Win Over Wizards

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo was the center of the Milwaukee offense once again and benefitted from poor shooting performances from the rest of the Bucks. Even though Antetokounmpo led the team in points and rebounds, it was a slower night for both teams and there was no real offense until late in the game. […]

Luke Weaver Has Put On About 15 Pounds

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Luke Weaver has "bulked up" by adding about 15 pounds this offseason. Weaver is expected to take on a much larger role in the St. Louis starting rotation this season, so he made a plan to bulk up in order to keep him from wearing down later in the season. […]

Kyle Crick Headed To Pirates In Andrew McCutchen Deal

Pitching prospect Kyle Crick will head to the Pittsburgh Pirates as part of the Andrew McCutchen deal, according to Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area. Crick, 25, was used as a starting pitcher before being moved to the bullpen in 2017. His numbers improved as a reliever for Triple-A Sacramento, and he even appeared […]

Tommy Pham Working On His Speed

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tommy Pham has reportedly spent the offseason working on his speed. The outfielder's goal is to be a 30-30 player in 2018. He was successful in 25 of his 32 steal attempts last season but seems extremely motivated to reach 30 this time around. Pham is an excellent fantasy outfielder.

"Circumstances" May Prevent Le'Veon Bell From Returning To Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell told reporters on Sunday that he wanted to stay in Pittsburgh but that circumstances may prevent that from happening. When asked about whether he wants to stay in Pittsburgh, Bell responded, "Of course. I never want to leave this city, but obviously, circumstances and things like that. But I […]

Browns Eyeing Mike Mularkey For Offensive Coordinator Position

The Cleveland Browns are rumored to be interested in adding former Titans head coach Mike Mularkey to their staff as their new offensive coordinator. Mularkey was fired by the Tennessee Titans two days after losing to the New England Patriots in the Divisional Round of the playoffs. The Browns have been without an offensive coordinator […]

Gleyber Torres Likely To Need More Time In Minors

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said it is "more likely" that shortstop prospect Gleyber Torres will need extra time in the minors in 2018, and service time will not be in play when considering him for the opening day roster. There is a chance that Torres makes the opening day roster as the […]

New Cubs Hitting Coach Chili Davis Working With Jason Heyward

Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times reports that new Chicago Cubs hitting coach Chili Davis has been working weekly with Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward in Arizona since November. Davis is known for his line-drive approach with hitters and the hope is that he can help Heyward get back to his old ways. Davis mentions how Heyward […]

Howie Kendrick Re-Signs With Nationals

Updating a previous report, the Washington Nationals re-signed second baseman Howie Kendrick to a two-year, $7 million deal Monday, according to a source. The deal is pending a physical. Kendrick will return as a utility player for the Nats in 2018 after hitting .315/.368/.475 with nine home runs, 41 RBI and 12 stolen bases in […]

Martavis Bryant Wants To Be Back In Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Martavis Bryant caused a stir during the regular season when he went to social media to complain about his role on the team and later requested a trade from the team. The young receiver has changed his tune after his team's Divisional Round loss to the Jaguars on Sunday, telling reporters […]

Jimmy Nelson Ahead Of Schedule

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jimmy Nelson (shoulder) is ahead of schedule in his rehab from shoulder surgery, and he plans to throw a baseball for the first time this Friday. He has been using a hyperbaric chamber to speed his recovery, and he spends around two hours a day in the tube. Nelson saw a […]

Justin Morneau To Retire

First baseman/designated hitter Justin Morneau will retire Wednesday, according to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. Bollinger adds that Morneau will join the Minnesota Twins as a special assistant. The four-time All-Star spent the bulk of his 14-year career with the Twins before spending two years with the Colorado Rockies and one season with the Chicago White […]

Orioles Discussing Mike Moustakas, Brandon Drury

The Baltimore Orioles are discussing Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Brandon Drury as a potential return for third baseman Manny Machado. The D-backs have become the most serious suitors for Machado, but there is no indication that the sides are close to a deal. Drury is under team control through 2022 and hit .271/.319/.448 in parts of […]