Brandon Ingram Out Tuesday But Nearing A Return

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (toe) will not play Tuesday against the Denver Nuggets, but there is optimism Ingram may be able to return as soon as Wednesday. It appears Ingram is nearing a return to the court after a lengthy absence and would be a welcome sight to the Pelicans and fantasy managers […]

Naji Marshall Ruled Out Against Nuggets

New Orleans Pelicans forward Naji Marshall (toe) will not play Tuesday against the Denver Nuggets. Marshall was questionable with a toe injury and will miss his third straight game due to the ailment. Dyson Daniels should continue to start with Brandon Ingram (toe) still out. Daniels has put up some well-rounded stat lines in the […]

Jimmy Butler A Late Scratch Tuesday

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (back) will not play Tuesday against the Boston Celtics. Butler was a late scratch as he experienced some lower back tightness ahead of the game. Miami may be playing it safe with Butler as the Celtics are missing most of their starters and Butler has been prone to injuries over […]

Buccaneers To Interview Klint Kubiak For OC Job

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will interview Denver Broncos passing-game coordinator Klint Kubiak for their offensive coordinator position. The Bucs have also requested permission to interview Jacksonville Jaguars passing-game coordinator Jim Bob Cooter and Houston Texans offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton, with Hamilton declining the offer. Kubiak also served as the quarterbacks coach in Denver in 2022 […]

Buccaneers Request To Interview Jim Bob Cooter

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers requested permission to interview Jacksonville Jaguars passing-game coordinator Jim Bob Cooter for their offensive coordinator job, according to sources. The veteran coach helped the Jaguars rank 10th in passing offense in 2022 with second-year quarterback Trevor Lawrence. The 38-year-old spent the previous three seasons as the Detroit Lions' offensive coordinator, and […]

Zion Williamson Making Progress

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (hamstring) will be re-evaluated in two weeks. Williamson has been out for the past two and a half weeks with a right hamstring strain and will be sidelined for at least two more weeks. However, it appears Williamson is making progress in his lengthy return. Naji Marshall should continue […]

DeMeco Ryans Won't Interview With Panthers

The Carolina Panthers requested to interview San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans for their head-coaching position, but the two sides were unable to work out logistics during the open window for talks last week, according to a source. Ryans took interviews with the Denver Broncos and Houston Texans last week. Per league rules, no […]

LaMelo Ball Questionable Tuesday Against Suns

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle/wrist) is questionable to play Tuesday against the Phoenix Suns. Ball is in danger of missing his third straight game Tuesday as he continues to recover from soreness in his left ankle and right wrist. If Ball remains out, Dennis Smith Jr. will likely continue to start and has been […]

Davis Webb Could Move To Coaching In 2023

New York Giants backup quarterback Davis Webb, who was offered the Buffalo Bills' quarterbacks coach job last offseason, has shown interest in starting the transition from player to coach. Webb will consider making the jump to coaching for the right opportunity after getting his first NFL start in 2022. The 28-year-old was taken in the […]

Andrew Nembhard Will Sit Out Tuesday

Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (illness) will not play Tuesday against the Chicago Bulls. Nembhard is dealing with a non-COVID illness and is too under the weather to play against the Bulls. T.J. McConnell is slated to start Tuesday and should be a popular option for DFS slates. McConnell is coming off his third career […]

Tony Pollard Should Be Full Strength Before Training Camp

Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard (ankle, leg) had surgery on his broken left fibula and high-ankle sprain on Tuesday that he suffered in the Divisional Round loss to the San Francisco 49ers, according to a source. Pollard should be at full strength well before training camp. The fact that he's scheduled to be an […]

Matt Dumba Returns To Wild Lineup

Minnesota Wild defenseman Matt Dumba will rejoin the lineup for Tuesday's matchup against Tampa Bay. He has been a healthy scratch for the past two games. Wild head coach Dave Evason will be hoping that getting scratched for multiple games will be a wake-up call for Dumba, who has been sleepwalking through the campaign. In […]

Pavel Buchnevich Out Until The All-Star Break

St. Louis Blues winger Pavel Buchnevich (ankle) has been placed on Injured Reserve and will be re-evaluated after the All-Star break. He has undergone a minor surgical procedure to address an infection to his ankle. With there being still a bit to go until the All-Star Game, Buchnevich is set to miss at least four […]

DraftKings Core Four: PGA DFS - 2023 Farmers Insurance Open (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hello RotoBallers and thank you very much for joining me for the 2023 Farmers Insurance Open! I can't tell you how excited I am for 2023 and the golf season that lies ahead. If you're reading this, then you have taken advantage of our […]

Vladimir Tarasenko Ready To Return

St. Louis Blues right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (hand) will return from a 10-game absence Tuesday versus Buffalo. He hurt his right hand when he blocked a shot on Dec. 31 in a game against Minnesota, but Tarasenko is good to go again and will look to add to his 29 points on Tuesday. The 31-year-old […]

Torey Krug Returns For Blues Tuesday

St. Louis Blues defenseman Torey Krug (lower body) is set to re-enter the lineup Tuesday against the Sabres. He will be back in action after missing the last 13 games with a lower-body injury. Krug has struggled for most of the campaign, but he had started to turn his season around before getting hurt and […]

Kris Letang A Game-Time Call Tuesday

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (lower body) could be back in action Tuesday against Florida, with the team regarding him as a game-time decision for the contest. He hasn't played since Dec. 28, missing 11 games. The veteran has posted 16 points in 29 games this season with 57 shots on goal, 75 hits and […]

T.J. Oshie Unavailable Tuesday

Washington Capitals forward T.J. Oshie (personal) won't be in the lineup Tuesday versus Colorado. He has left the team's three-game road trip to attend the birth of his child. The veteran should be back for the next game when the Capitals are back home for a contest versus Pittsburgh on Thursday. Oshie is having a […]

Alex Ovechkin A Game-Time Decision On Tuesday

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (lower body) is once again a game-time decision for Tuesday's action against Colorado. He was also a game-time call for Saturday's clash against Vegas and couldn't make it to the lineup in the end, missing his first game of the season. Ovechkin has skated in practice, so it looks […]

Joel Embiid Considered Day-To-Day

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (foot) was considered to be "day-to-day" by head coach Doc Rivers on Tuesday. He was unable to practice but was seen getting some extra work in with assistant coach Sam Cassell. His official injury status is questionable ahead of their Wednesday night game against the Brooklyn Nets. Fantasy managers should […]

Kevin Durant To Start Running And On-Court Activities This Week

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (knee) will be returning to on-court activities and running this week as he progresses in his recovery from an MCL sprain. The team will re-evaluate him in two weeks according to Adrian Wojnarowski. This means he's on track to be back right around the All-Star break which is what he […]

Deandre Ayton Doubtful To Suit Up On Tuesday

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (illness) did receive a slight upgrade as he was originally listed as out for the Tuesday night contest against the Charlotte Hornets. With that being said, not a lot of players end up seeing the court after receiving a doubtful tag. Ayton has missed the team's last two games and […]

Al Horford Set To Miss Tuesday's Action

Boston Celtics center Al Horford (back) will get some rest against the Miami Heat on Tuesday as he's dealing with some back stiffness after a disappointing loss to the Orlando Magic on Monday. The 36-year-old hasn't played back-to-backs all season so he was bound to miss one of these games. While he's sidelined, Robert Williams […]

Spencer Aguiar's First-Round Leader Picks for The Farmers Insurance Open (Premium Content)

Make sure to follow me on Twitter @Teeoffsports to get my updated picks as the tournament progresses, and if you don't have that as one of your social media platforms, here is a link for my betting card weekly. My free DFS column, which includes my top plays for the week and a list of options I will […]

Marcus Smart Sidelined On Tuesday Against Miami

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (ankle) will miss another game due to the right ankle sprain that forced him to leave their contest against Toronto after just 15 minutes of playing time. The veteran point guard will now miss his second consecutive game and Derrick White is likely to step up into the starting role […]

Devin Smeltzer Agrees To Deal With Marlins

Free-agent left-hander Devin Smeltzer agreed to a one-year split deal with the Miami Marlins on Tuesday. He will make $1 million if he's in the majors and will receive an invitation to major-league spring training, according to sources. The 27-year-old southpaw reliever had a 3.71 ERA (5.23 FIP), 1.22 WHIP and career-low 13.9 percent strikeout […]

Dodgers Sign Wander Suero To Minor-League Deal

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed free-agent right-hander Wander Suero to a minor-league deal on Tuesday. Suero didn't pitch at all in the majors in 2022 and spent the entire year pitching for Triple-A Salt Lake in the Los Angeles Angels organization, where he posted a 6.08 ERA, 1.86 WHIP, two saves, nine walks and 15 […]

Yolmer Sanchez Latches On With Braves

Free-agent infielder Yolmer Sanchez signed a minor-league deal with the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday. Sanchez, a 30-year-old switch-hitting infielder, played in just 17 major-league games in 2022 with the Boston Red Sox and New York Mets and hit a combined .108/.214/.108 with a .322 OPS, no home runs, two RBI and one run scored in […]

Jaylen Brown Will Miss Tuesday's Game Against Miami

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (groin) will miss Tuesday's game against the Miami Heat due to injury management for his right adductor. Essentially, it's just a fancier way of saying he's out due to rest purposes. The team is going to be cautious with their co-star for his long-term health. While he's out along with […]

Phillies Bring Back Mark Appel

The Philadelphia Phillies re-signed right-hander Mark Appel to a minor-league deal on Tuesday that includes an invitation to major-league spring training. The 31-year-old made his MLB debut with the Phils in 2022 after being drafted first overall in 2013 by the Houston Astros out of Stanford. He didn't stick around long, though, and landed on […]