D'Angelo Russell Good To Go Friday

Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell (knee) will play on Friday night versus the New Orleans Pelicans. The 27-year-old didn't suit up on Thursday against the Denver Nuggets because of left knee soreness. However, he's good to go. Russell was quiet to begin the 2023-24 campaign. But he averaged 22.7 points and shot 45.9% from […]

Max Christie Gets MRI On Right Ankle

According to Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham, guard Max Christie (ankle) underwent an MRI. The 20-year-old, who's already been ruled out for Friday's meeting with the Pelicans, tweaked his right ankle during Thursday's matchup with the Denver Nuggets. The team is still awaiting the results, and the medical staff will examine him on […]

Gordon Hayward Won't Play Until After All-Star Break

According to OKC head coach Mark Daigneault, forward Gordon Hayward (calf) won't debut for the Thunder until after the All-Star break. Fortunately, it appears the veteran is nearing a return to the court after missing well over a month while still with the Charlotte Hornets. But at least there is light at the end of […]

Reds, Jonathan India Agree To Two-Year Deal To Avoid Arbitration

The Cincinnati Reds and second baseman Jonathan India agreed to a two-year deal to avoid salary arbitration on Friday. India will earn $3.8 million in 2024 and $5 million in 2025 and can also earn escalators in the second year based on plate appearances or games started up to an additional $2.05 million. This was […]

Key Starters and Tough Calls - Super Bowl Lineup Spotlights for Fantasy Football Include Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffrey, Rashee Rice

Super Bowl LVIII is finally here between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers. Super Bowl LVIII is a rematch of Super Bowl LIV when the Chiefs overcame a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the 49ers. Now, San Francisco will try to get revenge this time around. The 49ers were the […]

Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Super Bowl Matchup Analysis

Welcome back RotoBallers to our Super Bowl matchup analysis and Start Em, Sit Em column for fantasy football. And then there were two. Each conference began with 16 teams vying for a spot in the big game, but after 18 weeks of regular season football and three rounds of playoffs, only one remains. Perhaps we […]

Felix Bautista Has Another Elbow Surgery

The Baltimore Orioles announced on Friday that right-handed relief pitcher Felix Bautista (elbow) had a right-elbow debridement and an ulnar-nerve transposition with Dr. Keith Meister in Dallas, Texas. The Orioles do not anticipate any changes in Bautista's overall Tommy John recovery timeline and they still expect him to return for the 2025 season. The 28-year-old […]

Fantasy Football Matchups We Love for The Super Bowl - The Fantasy Matchmaker

Welcome to the final fantasy matchmaker of the year. This has been an ongoing series since Week 1 of the regular season, and here we are 23 weeks later. The final game of the season will be between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs for a chance to hoist the Lombardi Trophy. […]

Seahawks Plan To Hire Aden Durde As Defensive Coordinator

The Seattle Seahawks plan to hire Aden Durde as their new defensive coordinator, according to a source. Born in England, Durde played in NFL Europe and the NFL before starting his coaching career. The 44-year-old will now take on a big role coordinating Seattle's defense on new head coach Mike MacDonald's staff. Durde was the […]

No Injury Designation For Skyy Moore

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Skyy Moore (knee), who was activated from Injured Reserve on Wednesday, practiced in full all week and doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's Super Bowl against the San Francisco 49ers. Moore will be available to play in this weekend's big game, but he could still be a healthy scratch […]

Rashee Rice Cleared To Face Niners In Super Bowl

Kansas City Chiefs rookie wide receiver Rashee Rice (ankles) returned to a full practice on Friday and has been removed from the final injury report. Rice will be ready to play in the Super Bowl on Sunday versus the San Francisco 49ers after he was limited in practice on Thursday. The 23-year-old should continue to […]

Joe Thuney Officially Ruled Out For Super Bowl

Kansas City Chiefs left guard Joe Thuney (pectoral) missed practice all week and has officially been ruled out for the Super Bowl this Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. The All-Pro offensive guard suffered a serious pectoral injury in the Divisional Round win over the Buffalo Bills and wasn't able to play in the AFC […]

Jerick McKinnon Questionable For The Super Bowl

Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon (groin) was limited in practice all week and is officially listed as questionable for Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday versus the San Francisco 49ers. McKinnon was designated to return from Injured Reserve last weekend, but he's technically still on IR, and head coach Andy Reid said earlier this […]

Buddy Hield Starting Versus The Hawks

According to Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse, guard Buddy Hield will start on Friday night against the Atlanta Hawks. The 31-year-old was traded ahead of the deadline on Thursday after spending time in Indiana over the last few seasons. He's been a sporadic fantasy producer this season, currently averaging 12.0 points, the second-lowest mark […]

Tyrese Maxey Ruled Out Versus Atlanta

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (illness) won't play against the Hawks on Friday night. The All-Star isn't feeling well, so fantasy managers hope he gets better in time for Saturday's matchup with the Washington Wizards. Without Maxey, newly acquired Cameron Payne will enter the starting lineup and is worth streaming in deep fantasy setups. At […]

Philly Hoping Joel Embiid Will Return This Season

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) underwent surgery on Tuesday to repair his left meniscus. He's expected to miss up to eight weeks, at least. However, the team is optimistic the reigning MVP will return this season. "We're hopeful," said president of basketball operations Daryl Morey when asked about Embiid's potential comeback this year. "Feedback […]

Xavier Tillman Sr. Won't Make Celtics Debut On Friday

Boston Celtics forward/center Xavier Tillman Sr. (knee) won't play on Friday night versus the Wizards. The 25-year-old was traded to Boston on Thursday after playing in Memphis for his entire career. He wasn't a routine fantasy producer. However, Tillman had some potent showings over the years. But before the trade, he was sidelined by a […]

Jayson Tatum Will Suit Up On Friday Night

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (illness) will play on Friday night versus the visiting Wizards. The 25-year-old amassed 20 points, nine boards, and seven assists in Wednesday's win over the Atlanta Hawks. However, he had trouble finding the bottom of the net from behind the arc, going 2-for-13. Perhaps his current illness was the culprit. […]

Kasperi Kapanen Set To Return From Seven-Game Absence

St. Louis Blues right wing Kasperi Kapanen (lower body) is on track to rejoin the lineup on Saturday against Buffalo. The 27-year-old has been sidelined for the past seven games with a lower-body injury. Kapanen sits on four goals and 13 points through 42 appearances. He's had a bad year, averaging the fewest points since […]

Alex Nedeljkovic Starts For Penguins Friday

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic will be between the pipes on Friday against Minnesota as the team kicks off a back-to-back. He will make his 15th start of the season, hoping to improve an 8-3-3 record. Nedeljkovic has provided quality outings for the Penguins, and he could have a special night on Friday, as the […]

The Cut List - Who To Drop for Fantasy Basketball Week 16

The NBA trade deadline has finally come and gone! Unfortunately, there weren't many fireworks this time around. We didn't even see Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, or Dejounte Murray get moved. So excuse me while I call the NBA customer service line for my money back. Where's the reality show level of drama?! You know what? […]

Dan Vladar Placed On Injured Reserve

Calgary Flames goaltender Dan Vladar (lower body) landed on Injured Reserve on Friday. The Czech netminder worked as Jacob Markstrom's backup on Thursday against New Jersey, but he reportedly hurt himself during the warm-ups before the game. Vladar has had an up-and-down campaign with the Flames in 2023-24, going 7-7-2. The team has called up […]

Closers and Relief Pitcher Draft Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Roto Leagues (February Updates)

It's time to consider the one position on your roster that many fantasy baseball players find the least palatable: relief pitchers. I hear the collective groan. But here's the thing: this doesn't have to be painful. If you slot pitchers into tiers and convince yourself that you will be happy getting a guy from those […]

Jonas Brodin Returns To Wild Lineup

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin (illness) will return from a one-game absence on Friday against Pittsburgh. The Swedish rearguard was forced to skip Wednesday's meeting with Chicago due to an illness. Alex Goligoski is expected to make way for Brodin on Friday. Brodin will skate on the second defensive pairing and the second power-play unit. […]

The Best of Both Worlds: NBA DFS Cash and GPP Targets for 02/09 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard.   Hello, RotoBallers! This article is here to provide you with a daily grasp on a few targets we can use for GPPs and Cash. These will be tiered so that you can gather the ideas with ease. Here is your legend […]

Max Jones Available Again For Ducks

Anaheim Ducks left wing Max Jones (upper body) has been removed from Injured Reserve and appears ready to rejoin the lineup for Friday's matchup against the Oilers. Jones has been out since Jan. 5, missing 12 contests. He has played in 34 games this season, producing four goals and four assists. The 26-year-old isn't very […]

Mason McTavish Out On Friday

Anaheim Ducks forward Mason McTavish has sustained an upper-body injury and won't play on Friday versus Edmonton. The 21-year-old will miss his eighth game of the season. McTavish has done well when healthy, posting 13 goals and 31 points in 43 games. Only four Ducks players have been more prolific this season. Bo Groulx looks […]

Matt Donnelly's Super Bowl LVIII Prop Bets

We’ve been talking about the Super Bowl for two weeks and the big game is now a few days away, which sadly means the conclusion of the NFL season. Let's not dwell on the end, but rather, let’s think of it more as a time to begin talking about those Super Bowl Prop bets. Here […]

Which Draft Pick Do The Los Angeles Rams Have in the 2024 NFL Draft?

The 2023 season dawned with markedly diminished expectations for the Los Angeles Rams. Following a disappointing 5-12 campaign in 2022, their first losing season since 2016, both fans and analysts doubted their playoff prospects for the upcoming year. With a lackluster 3-6 record to kick off the season, those doubts seemed justified. However, the Rams […]

Comparing The Super Bowl Resumes Of Andy Reid and Kyle Shanahan

We're rapidly approaching Super Bowl LVIII, and one of the most interesting things about this Super Bowl is the battle of two of the best head coaches in the business, Andy Reid and Kyle Shanahan. Reid was already a college offensive lineman when Shanahan was born, but despite their age gap, the two share an […]