Maxi Kleber Won't Play Versus Sacramento

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Maxi Kleber (ankle) isn't available for Saturday's meeting with Sacramento. The 30-year-old will now miss his second consecutive outing while he continues to be plagued by right ankle soreness. Marquese Chriss (knee) is also ruled out for this one, so the door is open for Dwight Powell, who had 13 points, eight […]

Luka Doncic Questionable On Saturday

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (toe) is questionable for Saturday's bout against the visiting Kings. Doncic is currently dealing with a left toe sprain, which isn't ideal considering Maxi Kleber (foot) and Marquese Chriss (knee) have already been ruled out. Trey Burke (shoulder) and Sterling Brown (illness) are also questionable, so Jalen Brunson, Spencer Dinwiddie, […]

Isaiah Spiller Battles Abductor Injury During Combine Workouts

Former Texas A&M Aggies running back Isaiah Spiller (hip) was able to participate during drills at this week's NFL combine, but per his agent, he did so while battling a strained abductor muscle. Spiller compiled nearly 3,000 yards rushing across three seasons at Texas A&M, having been named first-team All-SEC in 2020. In hopes of […]

Jessie Bates III Set To Receive Franchise Tag

Cincinnati Bengals safety Jessie Bates III is expected to receive the franchise tag for the 2022 season, with the hope that the two sides can ultimately work out a long-term contract extension, per Tyler Dragon of USA Today. Bates is coming off another solid season in the Bengals' secondary where he compiled 88 tackles, four […]

J.C. Jackson Seeks Significant Payday In Next Contract

New England Patriots impending free-agent cornerback J.C. Jackson is looking to become one of the league's premier cornerbacks when it comes to gauging his next contract. For context, Los Angeles Rams cornerback Ramsey inked a five-year, $100 million deal with L.A., which included a $25 million signing bonus and eventually $71 million guaranteed, a steep […]

Kellen Moore Eyes Offensive Improvement In 2022

Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Kellen Moore has become one of the hottest coaching commodities on the market, largely behind the success that he has had at the helm of Dallas' offense. While the numbers put up by Dak Prescott and Co. have been impressive, Moore continues to see room for improvement entering 2022. "It's just […]

Taylor Moton's Contract Restructured To Free Up Cap Room

Carolina Panthers offensive lineman Taylor Moton had his contract reworked Friday, which per David Newton of ESPN, opens the team's payroll an additional $11 million ahead of free agency. Moton has started every regular-season game for Carolina dating back to the start of 2018 when he took over right tackle duties. The Panthers have myriad […]

Malcolm Brogdon Scores 26 Points In Loss

Indiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon finished with 26 points, five rebounds, four assists, two three-pointers, one steal and one turnover on 9-for-23 shooting from the field in Friday's 111-106 loss against the Pistons. Brogdon has finally managed to return to the court in four of the previous five games, after missing 27 of 30 games […]

MLB Teams Asking About Canceling Rule 5 Draft

Multiple teams have inquired with Major League Baseball about the possibility of canceling the Rule 5 draft this year, according to sources. Teams have clamped down on scouting of minor leaguers currently in spring training camps during the lockout due to uncertainty over the Rule 5 draft. No decision has been made on the major […]

Jason Kelce Still On The Fence About His Future

Philadelphia Eagles All-Pro center Jason Kelce has yet to make a decision on whether he'll return for a 12th NFL season in 2022. "We've been in communication. We're hopeful. There's been no final decision made," Sirianni said, adding that the team delivered a keg of beer to Kelce on Wednesday to help sway the center's […]

Eagles Remain Confident In Jalen Hurts

Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman and head coach Nick Sirianni reiterated the team's confidence in quarterback Jalen Hurts and expressed excitement to see how he develops in 2022 after leading the Eagles to the playoffs in his first full year as the starting QB. "He led us to the playoffs and obviously we want […]

Running Backs Show Their Speed At NFL Combine

Six running backs posted 40-yard dash times in the 4.3-second range at the NFL scouting combine on Friday. Rutgers running back Isiah Pacheco and South Dakota State running back Pierre Strong both posted a 4.37-second 40, followed by North Carolina's Ty Chandler (4.38 seconds), Florida International's D'Vonte Price (4.38), Michigan State's Kenny Walker III (4.38) […]

Jerry Jones Dealing With Medical Issue

Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones is working through a medical issue and won't be speaking with the Dallas media at the NFL scouting combine, according to the organization. The 79-year-old was present at the news conference at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, for a welterweight fight on Wednesday, but he remained in […]

Tyrese Maxey Ties Season High With 33-Point Outing Friday

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey was firing on all cylinders offensively during Friday's win over the Cavaliers, collecting a season-high-tying 33 points, giving the trio of himself, Joel Embiid, and James Harden 20 or more points each in four consecutive games. Any concerns about Maxey's fantasy upside falling off in Harden's arrival have been […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Continues Scoring Deluge Friday

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander owns the unique fantasy position of having offensive carte blanche for the remainder of the 2021-22 season. With Luguentz Dort (shoulder) and Josh Giddey (hip) currently sidelined, Gilgeous-Alexander was once again the focal point during Friday's blowout loss to the Timberwolves, but he still managed to compile 33 […]

Darius Garland Dishes Career-High 19 Assists Friday

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland accounted for a career-high 19 of the team's 30 assists during Friday's loss to the 76ers. Garland played a whopping 43 minutes, also pitching in 26 points on 10-for-22 shooting during an enormous usage outing. With Rajon Rondo (toe) and Caris LeVert (foot) sidelined for the time being, Garland […]

Top-Five Strategies for Winning NFBC Best Ball Leagues

Best-ball leagues have become more popular in recent years in fantasy baseball. Dedicated players have made fantasy baseball a year-round game, and nothing prepares us better than to participate in drafts. Many of us have learned the hard way that overloading on leagues that require FAAB or setting lineups can hurt our overall results. One […]

Bubba's 2022 Tout Wars 12-Team Mixed Draft Recap

Even though Rob Manfred and the MLB owners decided to prolong the lockout and already cancel some regular-season games, we are drafting. I had the pleasure of partaking in the 12-team mixed league draft for Tout Wars on Tuesday. It is my second year in the league, and it is the second year for this […]

Pascal Siakam Drops 34 Points In Double-Double During Defeat

Toronto Raptors power forward/center Pascal Siakam took the reins of the team's offense during Friday's loss to the Magic, finishing with 34 points and 14 rebounds, marking his 20th double-double of the year. With both Scottie Barnes and Gary Trent Jr. scuffling from the field, Siakam went 13-for-20, taking over No. 1 offensive option duties […]

DeMarcus Cousins Erupts For Season-High 31-Point Outing

Power forward DeMarcus Cousins' first start as a member of the Denver Nuggets resulted in the veteran delivering a stat line reminiscent of his days racking up All-Star appearances -- 31 points, nine rebounds, four assists and three steals, all coming in just 24 minutes. Cousins, who shot 10-for-14 overall and 3-for-4 from behind the […]

Julius Randle Dominates Prior To Ejection Friday

New York Knicks power forward Julius Randle had his extensive offensive arsenal on display during Friday's loss to Phoenix, collecting 25 points on 9-for-18 shooting across 28 minutes. That production almost assuredly would have increased had Randle not been ejected in the third quarter for shoving the Suns' Cameron Johnson after the two exchanged words; […]

Cameron Johnson Drops Career-High 38 Points

Phoenix Suns small forward Cameron Johnson has stepped into a larger offensive role with Devin Booker and Chris Paul (thumb) sidelined, with Friday's performance marking the best scoring performance of his professional career. After getting into a tussle with the Knicks' Julius Randle, Johnson would go on to score 21 of his career-high 38 points in […]

Jon Anderson's SP Tiered Rankings and Projections, Part 2

We're back to finish out my starting pitcher tiers! In Part One, we covered my top-38 starters, you can check that out here! We'll reveal and review the rest of my top-75 starters in this post. I admit that things got a little sloppy for me near the end, but when I encounter a pitcher […]

James Conner, Chase Edmonds Set To Hit Free Agency

The Arizona Cardinals will weigh options at running back with James Conner and Chase Edmonds set to hit free agency. The two Cardinals running backs combined for 1,344 rushing yards and 80 receptions for 686 yards and 20 total touchdowns last season. "I think things keep changing philosophically," Cardinals general manager Steve Keim. "I understand that […]

NFL Free Agents - Running Back Preview

It's March, which means it's the month that NFL free agency begins. For a full explanation of how the process works, check out Frank Dyevoich's comprehensive breakdown. Today, we're going to preview some of the running backs that will hit the market. Where could they go? Will a change of scenery help them in fantasy? […]

Aaron Rodgers Deciding Between Four Teams

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers reportedly is deciding between the Pittsburgh Steelers, Denver Broncos, Tennessee Titans, and the Packers. According to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, Rodgers has specific deals lined up with other teams, and those teams have trade compensation lined up with the Packers. "The destinations are believed to be exclusively […]

Oneil Cruz: 2022 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper

Discovering sleepers is a vital part of the fantasy baseball process. Finding a quality sleeper can often be the difference between a championship team and a bust. One of the more interesting sleeper prospects heading into the 2022 MLB season is Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz. Let's dig in to see if he can be […]

Third Base Draft Sleepers for Fantasy Baseball

Outside of the top five or six studs, there’s really not too much to write home about at the hot corner when it comes to fantasy baseball. If you’re not going to grab a rock-solid option early, you’re probably better off waiting on a mid-to-late round steal. As we saw last season with Braves star […]

Paul Stastny Produces His Second Consecutive Multi-Point Outing

Winnipeg Jets forward Paul Stastny made it back-to-back multi-point outings for himself on Friday, scoring two goals in a 4-3 overtime loss to Dallas. He put the Jets on the board with a power-play goal in the second period and gave them a 3-2 lead with just over seven minutes left in regulation, but it […]

How Will the MLB Lockout Impact Top AL East Prospects?

As every baseball fan knows, the sport has been mired in a lockout this offseason. While we don't need to get into all the specifics here, I highly recommend following Evan Drellich for easy-to-digest information on the lockout and also reading this interesting tidbit on the tax laws and their implications for the owners. As […]