Van Jefferson Practices In Full Thursday

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson (knee) was able to log a full practice Thursday, a significant step in the right direction as it pertains to suiting up for Super Bowl LVI on Sunday. Jefferson was limited as recently as Wednesday, but the team's No. 3 wideout has now cleared a significant hurdle. While […]

Jared Cannonier Faces Very Tough Opponent Saturday

Ready to earn his way to the top of the middleweight division, Jared Cannonier (14-5) will face a dangerous veteran in Derek Brunson on Saturday at UFC 271. Cannonier is a veteran in the UFC from the heavyweight division all the way down to the middleweight division. Eleven of Cannonier's 14 career wins have come […]

Cam Akers Logs Full Practice Session Thursday

Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers (shoulder) was able to get in a full day of practice Thursday, all but paving the way for him to suit up during Super Bowl LVI on Sunday. Akers has emerged as L.A.'s lead back when healthy, having notched double-digit carries in each of the Rams' first three […]

Jalen Suggs Draws Questionable Tag Ahead Of Friday’s Game

Orlando Magic point/shooting guard Jalen Suggs (Achilles) has been deemed questionable to suit up for Friday's contest vs. Utah due to a sore right Achilles. Suggs departed Tuesday's outing due to the ailment, paving the way for Gary Harris and Terrence Ross to see larger minutes allotments, which would likely be the case again Thursday […]

Marcelo Rojo Looking For His First UFC Victory

Taking a third-round TKO loss in his UFC debut, long-time Combate veteran Marcelo Rojo (16-7) will look for his first UFC victory when he takes on Kyler Phillips on the main card of UFC 271 this Saturday. With 74 significant strikes in his UFC debut, Rojo would love to improve that number when he takes […]

Malcolm Brogdon Draws Questionable Tag For Friday

Indiana Pacers point guard Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles) has been deemed questionable to suit up for Friday's game against Cleveland as he continues to battle a sore right Achilles. Brogdon has not played since Jan. 19, with Indiana's current roster looking vastly different from the one that he last suited up alongside. Tyrese Haliburton would likely […]

Dorian Finney-Smith Inks Four-Year Contract Extension

Dallas Mavericks small/power forward Dorian Finney-Smith had an active day during Thursday's trade deadline, but it did not involve a trade. Instead, Finney-Smith signed a four-year contract extension with the Mavericks, which is slated to be worth $52 million. Dallas has bought into Finney-Smith as their starting power forward, shipping Kristaps Porzingis to Washington in […]

Thaddeus Young Lands With Raptors At Trade Deadline

San Antonio Spurs small/power forward Thaddeus Young has reportedly been dealt to the Toronto Raptors during Thursday's trade deadline, giving him an opportunity to crack a rotation with regularity. Young played a career-low 14.2 minutes across 26 outings (one start) for the Spurs this year, averaging 6.1 points, 3.6 boards and 2.3 assists per game. […]

Kyler Phillips Looking For Victory No. 10

After starting out 3-0 in the UFC, Kyler Phillips (9-2) suffered his first UFC defeat back in July of last year and will enter UFC 271 on Saturday hoping to get back on track. With the majority of his wins coming by finish, six of his nine professional wins have come by knockout/TKO or submission. […]

Eric Gordon Will Miss Thursday’s Contest

Houston Rockets small forward Eric Gordon (heel) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Toronto due to a sore left heel. There was much speculation around Gordon's status leading into the Trade Deadline, but it appears that he will remain with the Rockets for the time being. Enjoying something of a career renaissance this […]

Bobby Green Hoping For Back-To-Back Wins

A veteran of the UFC since 2013, Bobby Green (28-12-1) will open the main card of UFC 271 against Nasrat Haqparast on Saturday night. With a wealth of experience, the 35-year-old is set to make his 41st professional appearance and is hoping to earn back-to-back wins after collecting a first-round knockout back in November of […]

Paul Millsap Heads To Philadelphia At Trade Deadline

Brooklyn Nets power forward/center Paul Millsap has reportedly been acquired by the 76ers just prior to the trade deadline on Thursday, coming aboard alongside James Harden in this year's blockbuster deal. Millsap had fallen out of Brooklyn's frontcourt rotation, and with Andre Drummond joining the Nets in return, the veteran became expendable. Limited to a […]

Nasrat Haqparast Set To Open UFC 271 On Saturday

Coming off of a tough one-sided defeat in his last Octagon outing, Nasrat Haqparast (13-4) will look for his sixth UFC victory when he opens up the main card of UFC 271 on Saturday night against Bobby Green. A big-time striker, nine of Haqparast's 13 career wins have come by knockout/TKO, though only one of […]

Fred VanVleet Will Miss Thursday’s Contest

Toronto Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet (groin) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Rockets due to a sore left groin. VanVleet leads the league at 38.6 minutes played per outing, with his absence opening the door for Dalano Banton to get added run, while Scottie Barnes and Pascal Siakam figure to take […]

Monte Morris Lands In Concussion Protocol, Out Friday

Denver Nuggets point guard Monte Morris (concussion) has been placed in the league's concussion protocol, ruling him out indefinitely, beginning with Friday's game against Boston. Morris' absence opens the door for Bones Hyland to step into both DFS and short-term season-long relevance, especially in the wake of leading Denver in scoring (22 points) Thursday. Morris […]

Nemanja Bjelica Returns To Action Thursday

Golden State Warriors power forward/center Nemanja Bjelica (back) has been given the green light to suit up for Thursday's game against the Knicks, halting his absence at six contests. Bjelica has been a solid bench contributor for the Warriors this season, although he has reached double figures in scoring just once in his past 13 […]

Nicolas Claxton Will Miss Third Straight Game Thursday

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (hamstring) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Wizards as he continues to battle a tight left hamstring. Claxton is likely to remain among Brooklyn's starting five when healthy, but Thursday's acquisition of Andre Drummond figures to keep his minutes ceiling in check. With LaMarcus Aldridge (ankle) ruled […]

Otto Porter Jr., Andre Iguodala Will Miss Thursday’s Contest

Golden State Warriors small forwards Otto Porter Jr. (rest) and Andre Iguodala (back) have been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Knicks. Porter is being given the night off on the second leg of a back-to-back, despite having played just 15 minutes in each of his last two appearances. Iguodala has played just six […]

Cade Cunningham Continues Absence Thursday

Detroit Pistons shooting guard Cade Cunningham (hip) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Grizzlies as he continues to be bothered by a right hip pointer. Cunningham's absence marks his fifth in a row, paving the way for Frank Jackson, Hamidou Diallo, and Killian Hayes to all see expanded offensive roles. Cunningham has […]

LPL & LCK DFS Picks (2/11/22) - DraftKings and FanDuel League of Legends Daily Fantasy

Welcome back to another League of Legends DFS fantasy slate! We are back again after the Lunar New Year break with our first five-game slate since before the break. There have been Covid issues in the LCK so pay attention to news on Twitter from the LCK account and by searching around for those updates. […]

Marcelo Mayer Quickly Becoming One Of MLB's Best Prospects

Boston Red Sox shortstop Marcelo Mayer, who was taken with the fourth overall pick last year, was widely considered by scouts as both the best pure hitter and the best defender in the 2021 draft class. Mayer finished the 2021 season as MLB Pipeline's No. 9 overall prospect, and he's expected to be a top-five […]

RJ Barrett Will Miss Thursday’s Contest

New York Knicks small forward RJ Barrett (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Warriors due to a sprained left ankle. Quentin Grimes jumps off the page as an upside DFS play due to Barrett's absence, although Evan Fournier, Alec Burks, and others stand to see elevated offensive duties as well. Barrett […]

Daniel Theis Returns To Celtics In Deadline Deal

Houston Rockets center Daniel Theis has reportedly been dealt to the Boston Celtics just prior to Thursday's NBA trade deadline, reuniting him with the franchise with which he spent the first three and a half seasons of his career. Houston acquired Dennis Schroder, Enes Freedom and Bruno Fernando in exchange. Theis' playing time was sporadic with […]

MLB, Players Agree To Universal Designated Hitter

Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred announced on Thursday that "we've agreed to a universal designated hitter and eliminated draft-pick compensation" for the new collective bargaining agreement. Manfred also announced that a draft lottery will be added as an anti-tanking measure. Spring training is currently in jeopardy of starting on time while the league and […]

Dennis Schroder, Enes Freedom Land In Houston At Deadline

Boston Celtics point guard Dennis Schroder and centers Enes Freedom and Bruno Fernando have reportedly been dealt to the Houston Rockets just prior to the trade deadline on Thursday, with the Celtics acquiring center Daniel Theis in exchange. Schroder delivered a solid 49-game stint with Boston, but he became expendable after the team acquired Derrick […]

Rob Manfred Says No Change To Spring Training

Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred said on Thursday that "the status of spring training is no change right now." Manfred also called the possibility of missing regular season games amid the league's lockout of players "a disastrous outcome." "I believe we will have an agreement in time to play our regular schedule," Manfred said. […]

Bubba and Bat Flip 112 - 2022 Fantasy Baseball Shortstop Preview - Benched with Bubba (Episode 436)

Bubba (@bdentrek) is joined by Bat Flip Crazy (@BatFlipCrazy). In tonight's episode, the guys continue their positional previews with the shortstop position. They go over the top 10 in the current ADP, discuss some later targets, some ADP debates, listener questions, and more. Be sure to subscribe to the Benched With Bubba Podcast, part of RotoBaller Radio's […]

Aaron Holiday Joins Suns At Trade Deadline

Washington Wizards point guard Aaron Holiday has reportedly been acquired by the Phoenix Suns just prior to the trade deadline on Thursday. Holiday is another former member of the Wizards to be dealt, with the team taking on a vastly new look for the remainder of the year. The 25-year-old averaged 6.1 points across 16.2 […]

Spencer Dinwiddie, Davis Bertans Head To Dallas In Trade

Washington Wizards point guard Spencer Dinwiddie and power forward Davis Bertans are reportedly joining the Dallas Mavericks in a deal made just prior to the trade deadline on Thursday. In exchange, Washington is set to receive former All-Star Kristaps Porzingis. Dinwiddie delivered solid production in his first year as a Wizard, averaging 12.6 points, 5.8 […]

Kristaps Porzingis Heads To Wizards At Trade Deadline

Dallas Mavericks power forward Kristaps Porzingis has reportedly been dealt to the Washington Wizards just prior to the trade deadline on Thursday, with Dallas getting point guard Spencer Dinwiddie and power forward Davis Bertans back in return. Porzingis has once again been scuttled by injuries in 2021-22, having played in just 34 of Dallas' first […]