Joel Embiid Will Miss Wednesday’s Game

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (foot) has been ruled out for Wednesday's contest vs. Indiana due to a sore left foot. The absence marks the first for Embiid since Nov. 27, paving the way for Paul Reed, Georges Niang and Montrezl Harrell to play elevated roles in the frontcourt. Without Embiid and his 33.5 PPG […]

PGA Expert Roundtable - 2023 Sentry TOC (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hello RotoBallers and thanks for joining us for the 2023 Sentry Tournament of Champions! We're offering this article each week as part of our PGA Premium subscription, and we hope that you will find it useful. Be sure also to read all of our […]

DraftKings Core Four: PGA DFS - 2023 Sentry TOC (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 Sentry Tournament of Champions! 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 […]

Josh Green Remains A Ways Away From Return To Action

Dallas Mavericks small forward Josh Green (elbow) has still not yet been cleared for contact during practice, putting him on the shelf for a further period of time due a sprained right elbow. Green last suited up Dec. 9 and his absence has paved the way for Frank Ntilikina to garner a second unit role, […]

Tomas Tatar Could Miss His First Game Of The Season

New Jersey Devils winger Tomas Tatar (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Wednesday's matchup against Detroit. He has yet to miss a game this season, but could be out for the first time after sitting out Tuesday's practice. The 32-year-old has carved out a nice role for himself this term on Nico Hischier's line, and […]

Spencer Aguiar's Top One And Done Picks To Consider - Sentry Tournament of Champions (Premium Content)

Here at RotoBaller, we are constantly searching for ways to give our readers the best fantasy sports content possible. With that goal in mind, I am proud to announce my weekly PGA "One and Done" column, where I will look through some of my favorite potential targets on the board. As has always been the […]

Gary Payton II Earns Questionable Tag Wednesday

Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard Gary Payton II (ankle) has been deemed questionable to suit up for Wednesday's game vs. Minnesota due to a sprained right ankle. Payton made his season debut Monday after missing the first two and a half months due to core surgery, with his ankle ailment cropping up after 13 minutes […]

Round 1 Head-To-Head Picks and In-Tournament Model: Sentry Tournament of Champions (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. I have included some advanced metrics that should pinpoint golfers that have underachieved or overachieved on a particular day and have added a feature that allows you to go back in and weigh your pre-tournament research. Most of that will be uncovered after […]

Nico Hischier A Game-Time Call On Wednesday

New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Wednesday's clash with the Red Wings. New Jersey head coach Lindy Ruff noted on Tuesday that Hischier is available for the game, but his status isn't as clear anymore a day later, although Ruff has still said that he's "hopeful" that the Devils […]

Lonnie Walker IV Remains Unavailable For Wednesday’s Game

Los Angeles Lakers small forward Lonnie Walker IV (knee) has been ruled out for the third consecutive contest Wednesday against Miami, but this time it's due to a sore left knee. Walker has been battling a tailbone contusion over the past week, with his latest ailment keeping L.A. short-handed on the wing with LeBron James […]

Duncan Robinson Will Undergo Surgery, Miss At Least One Month

Miami Heat power forward Duncan Robinson (finger) has elected to undergo surgery on the second finger on his right hand, an ailment which has bothered him for over a month. The sharpshooter is set to be down for at least the next four weeks, opening minutes for Max Strus, Haywood Highsmith and others to fill […]

Taurean Prince Set To Return For Wednesday’s Game

Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Taurean Prince (shoulder) is on track to take the floor for Wednesday's contest against Portland, marking his first in-game action since Nov. 23. Right shoulder irritation has sidetracked Prince's season, which began with him averaging 7.9 points and 2.5 rebounds across 18 contests off the bench. As Minnesota remains without Karl-Anthony […]

Marvin Bagley III Set To Miss Extended Time

Detroit Pistons center Marvin Bagley III (hand) will be sidelined for approximately the next 6-8 weeks as two broken fingers on his right hand are expected to require surgery, per multiple reports. Bagley spent most of the past month working into a second unit role for Detroit, albeit to mixed results with an average of […]

Should I Pickup Deshaun Watson After His Week 17 Performance? Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Outlook

Cleveland Brown quarterback Deshaun Watson didn't play until Week 13 this season, and many fantasy managers who drafted him for late-season upside have been disappointed in his fantasy production thus far. However, he finally put together a solid outing in Week 17, so he's now back on the fantasy and daily fantasy radar. It's too […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Will Return To Action Wednesday

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (illness) has been removed from the team's injury report ahead of Wednesday's contest vs. Orlando, paving the way for him to suit up after a one-game absence. Even without Gilgeous-Alexander in the mix, OKC dropped a season-high 150 points Tuesday. A return from the league's fourth-leading scorer (30.8 […]

LeBron James Will Miss Wednesday’s Contest

Los Angeles Lakers power forward LeBron James (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Heat due to a non-COVID illness. James' absence will create a large offensive void for L.A., who remains without Anthony Davis (foot) for the time being. With Lonnie Walker IV (knee) also unavailable, Russell Westbrook, Dennis Schroder and […]

Is Teddy Bridgewater Healthy or Injured? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Miami Dolphins quarterback Teddy Bridgewater picked up another injury in Week 17, and for fantasy managers in leagues that extend to Week 18, his game-day status will be important to securing a fantasy football title. Additionally, his availability will affect Miami's skill players in traditional fantasy leagues and DFS contests. Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) has already […]

Week 18 Tight End Rankings for Fantasy Football: Evan Engram, Darren Waller, Taysom Hill, Cole Kmet, Trey McBride

Navigating the tight end position is never an easy task, but most of the top-tier tight ends are playing in meaningful Week 18 games. As always, not everyone has must-start options at tight end, so we're here to help with our updated Week 18 fantasy football tight end rankings, as of January 4th. Our goal […]

Christian McCaffrey Not Practicing Wednesday

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (ankle) will not take part in practice on Wednesday. McCaffrey has been dealing with an ankle injury for around a month now, but he hasn't missed any games. The 26-year-old carried the ball 19 times for a season-high 121 yards and a touchdown and also caught six passes […]

Lamar Jackson Remains Absent From Practice

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (knee) initially suffered a PCL sprain on Dec. 4 against the Denver Broncos, and a month later on Wednesday, Jan. 4, he's still missing from practice. Baltimore is in a unique situation for the Week 18 regular season finale against the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals. If the Bengals don't finish their […]

Saquon Barkley Plans On Playing Sunday

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley, when asked about his status for the Week 18 regular season finale against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, said: "I'm playing… unless Dabes tells me differently, I'm playing." That's all well and good, but there remains a strong chance that head coach Brian Daboll sits Barkley and many […]

Jrue Holiday Sits Out Wednesday's Game

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Jrue Holiday (conditioning) won't play Wednesday against Toronto. He returned to action Tuesday against Washington, but Holiday has been battling an illness and the team doesn't want to push him too hard. Holiday also played just 19 minutes in Wednesday's game and came off the bench. Jevon Carter should continue to […]

Bol Bol Unavailable On Wednesday

Orlando Magic forward/center Bol Bol has been placed in the league's health and safety protocols and won't be available for Wednesday's tilt against the Thunder. The 23-year-old is forced to pause an impressive season, during which Bol has registered 12.0 points per game with 7.1 rebounds and 1.6 blocks. His absence will likely give Wendell […]

Week 18 Wide Receiver Rankings for Fantasy Football: DJ Moore, Marquise Brown, Christian Watson, DJ Chark, Treylon Burks, Zay Jones

The wide receiver position is largely viewed as the deepest in fantasy football, and we're challenged with diving even deeper into the rankings with several key wideouts out of action. Some teams have "nothing" to play for this week, so it's an interesting slate to navigate for fantasy and DFS. We're here to help with […]

Tyus Jones Could Be Forced To Sit Out Wednesday's Game

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Tyus Jones (illness) could miss his first game of the season Wednesday versus the Hornets, with the team listing him as questionable. He is battling a non-COVID illness. Jones is having a good season playing behind Ja Morant, averaging 10.2 points with 4.7 assists and 1.1 steals. John Konchar should pick […]

Santi Aldama Questionable For Wednesday

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Santi Aldama (ankle) is considered questionable for Wednesday's game against Charlotte. He is in danger of missing a third consecutive game. The Spaniard is enjoying a good sophomore campaign and averages 9.6 points and 5.2 rebounds in 23.3 minutes on a nightly basis. He could have a very significant role to play […]

Week 18 Running Back Rankings for Fantasy Football: Cam Akers, Jerick McKinnon, David Montgomery, Rachaad White, Zack Moss

Week 18 of the NFL season is always difficult to analyze for fantasy and DFS because there will be some teams playing all their starters, some teams pulling starters early, and a handful of teams not playing any starters at all. However, that's just part of the season we have to navigate for fantasy leagues […]

Phillies Acquire Erich Uelmen

The Philadelphia Phillies announced that the team has acquired right-hander Erich Uelmen on Wednesday in a tweet from the team's official Twitter account. Uelmen was acquired from the Chicago Cubs for cash considerations. The 26-year-old previously appeared in 25 games for the Cubs last season, logging 27 innings to go with a 4.67 ERA and […]

Brandon Clarke Remains Out On Wednesday

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke (hip) will miss a second consecutive game on Wednesday versus Charlotte. He is carrying a sore left hip and is getting another day off to recover. Clarke has been a good contributor off the bench for Memphis, averaging 10.1 points and 5.5 rebounds. His absence and Memphis' other injuries have […]

Lauri Markkanen Scores 28 Points In Losing Effort

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen led the team in scoring as they took their 21st loss of the season against the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday. The sixth-year Arizona product ended the game with 28 points, eight rebounds, and one assist as he shot 40% on 15 attempts and a perfect 15-for-15 from the free throw […]