Jae Crowder Sitting Out On Wednesday

Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder (wrist) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Utah Jazz. This marks the second game in a row that Crowder has missed due to a left wrist contusion. Fantasy managers shouldn't be too concerned and consider Crowder day-to-day right now. Cameron Johnson is expected to make another start […]

Cameron Champ Not An Option At Farmers

Cameron Champ is still looking for his first made cut of the 2021-22 season after missing the cut at The American Express last week. Champ has continued to struggle on the greens, which is the major issue in his game right now. In his career, he has been a boom-or-bust player at Torrey Pines. Champ […]

Bojan Bogdanovic Removed From Injury Report

Utah Jazz forward Bojan Bogdanovic (finger) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against the Phoenix Suns. He was held out of Monday's game as a precaution, but it sounds like he'll return on Wednesday. Bogdanovic has been fitted for a splint, but it's on his non-shooting hand. Donovan Mitchell (concussion) […]

Joaquin Niemann Making First Start Of 2022

Joaquin Niemann will be making his first start of the 2022 calendar year at the Farmers Insurance Open this week. Niemann did play a number of events in the fall, but outside of a T5 at Mayakoba, it was a disappointing stretch for him. Niemann has made all three cuts in his career at Torrey […]

Christiaan Bezuidenhout Might Struggle At Farmers

Christiaan Bezuidenhout finished inside the top-35 in his only career start at Torrey Pines, that came in the 2021 U.S. Open. This week, Bezuidenhout will make his first career start at the Farmers Insurance Open. However, Bezuidenhout might struggle, and that starts with his distance. Bezuidenhout sits 213th on tour in driving distance, as well […]

Donovan Mitchell, Rudy Gobert Will Miss Wednesday’s Game

Utah Jazz point/shooting guard Donovan Mitchell (concussion) and center Rudy Gobert (calf) have been ruled out for Wednesday's contest vs. the Suns. Neither player was available in Monday's loss, with Jordan Clarkson serving as the team's leading scorer and assist man, while Hassan Whiteside paced the club in boards; both figure to remain significant DFS […]

Deandre Ayton, JaVale McGee Will Miss Wednesday’s Game

Phoenix Suns centers Deandre Ayton (ankle) and JaVale McGee (knee) have been ruled out for Wednesday's contest against Utah. Ayton's absence will climb to five consecutive outings missed due to a sprained right ankle, while McGee -- who started the past four games -- is battling a sore left knee. Their collective absences leave Bismack […]

Matisse Thybulle Returns On Tuesday

Philadelphia 76ers forward Matisse Thybulle (shoulder) will return for Tuesday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. He had missed each of the last five games while dealing with a sprained right shoulder. The Sixers certainly missed his defense and Thybulle will have a great chance to make an impact on Tuesday. The Pelicans are banged […]

Mitchell Robinson Uncertain For Wednesday

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (ankle) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Miami Heat. Robinson wasn't able to play in Monday's game due to a left ankle injury. Now, there's a chance that he's sidelined again, which could leave the Knicks thin at center. Nerlens Noel (knee) would likely start in […]

Terance Mann Slides Into Starting Five Tuesday

LA Clippers small/power forward Terance Mann has been elevated to the starting lineup for Tuesday's contest against Washington in place of Marcus Morris Sr. (personal) Mann has shot a stellar 56.8 percent overall across 15 starts this year, including 47.6 percent from behind the arc. His scoring average is 2.7 points higher when among the […]

Scottie Barnes Will Miss Tuesday’s Contest

Toronto Raptors point guard/power forward Scottie Barnes (wrist) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Hornets due to swelling in his right wrist. Barnes' absence comes with Fred VanVleet (knee) already sidelined, which has allowed Chris Boucher to slide into the starting five. Gary Trent Jr. will serve as the team's starting point […]

Kyle Lowry Remains Out On Wednesday

Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry (personal) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the New York Knicks. Lowry will miss his fourth game in a row due to personal reasons. It's uncertain when Lowry will get back in the lineup, but Gabe Vincent should continue to start right now. He has some low-end streaming […]

JaMychal Green Active Tuesday, Unlikely To Enter Game

Denver Nuggets power forward JaMychal Green (conditioning) has been cleared to play in Tuesday's contest vs. the Pistons, but he is unlikely to take the floor as he works his way back from the league's health and safety protocols. Green last suited up Jan. 11, having delivered a rare scoreless performance during his seventh start […]

Paul George Could Get Surgery

Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George (elbow) could elect to get surgery, which could sideline him for the remainder of the regular season. George continues to be bothered by his right elbow issue, so surgery could be the best option. The Clippers are already without Kawhi Leonard (knee) while he recovers from surgery, so possibly […]

Nicolas Claxton Returns To Action For Tuesday’s Game

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (hamstring) has been given the green light to get back into action for Tuesday's contest vs. the Lakers. Claxton had missed each of Brooklyn's last seven outings due to a hamstring ailment, but his return will coincide with that of L.A.'s Anthony Davis, giving him a sizable defensive challenge right […]

Jarrett Allen Misses Tuesday's Practice

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (illness) didn't practice on Tuesday, according to head coach J.B. Bickerstaff. Allen missed Monday's game due to a non-COVID related illness and his status for Wednesday's game is in doubt. Ed Davis started in place on Allen on Monday, but only played 17 minutes. Evan Mobley or Kevin Love are […]

De’Aaron Fox, Chimezie Metu Ruled Out Tuesday

Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox (ankle) and power forward Chimezie Metu (knee) will miss Tuesday's game against Boston. Fox is missing his second consecutive outing, which paves the way for Terence Davis to remain among the starting five and see sizable DFS appeal. Metu's absence should allow Marvin Bagley III to see a handful […]

Will Barton Won't Play Against Pistons

Denver Nuggets forward Will Barton (hamstring) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Detroit Pistons. He was listed as probable heading into this contest, but it appears the Nuggets are going to take the cautious approach. Bryn Forbes and Facundo Campazzo should be asked to play more without Barton in the lineup. Campazzo […]

Scottie Barnes Questionable For Tuesday

Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (wrist) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. Barnes has been dealing with nagging injuries for awhile, so who knows if he'll actually play. Yuta Watanabe could be asked to play significant minutes with Fred VanVleet (knee) already sidelined. Gary Trent Jr. is looking at heavy […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (1/25/22): Daily Fantasy Hockey

Welcome, RotoBallers! If you do not know me, my name is Brandon and I write both The First-Serve and The Kick-Off for Tennis and Soccer respectively. If you have not checked those out, make sure you do! It is the return of the NHL season which means it's time to sharpen our MLB skills and […]

Anthony Davis Returns Tuesday, Team Will Monitor Workload

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (knee) has been given the green light to take the floor for Tuesday's game vs. Brooklyn, marking his first game action since Dec. 17. Head coach Frank Vogel did not mention a specific minutes limit for Davis, but the team is expected to manage his workload in his return […]

Marcus Morris Sr. Will Miss Tuesday’s Game

LA Clippers small/power forward Marcus Morris Sr. (personal) has been ruled out for Tuesday's contest vs. Washington and head coach Ty Lue was unsure whether Morris would return to the mix for Wednesday's outing against the Magic. Without Morris in the mix, Brandon Boston Jr., Terance Mann, and Luke Kennard are all candidates to see […]

Matthew Wolff A Sleeper This Week

Matthew Wolff is one of the most volatile players on the PGA Tour, which makes him extremely hard to trust on a week-by-week basis. Coming off a bad missed cut last week at The American Express - where he burned a lot of DFS investors - he makes for a decent upside play this week. […]

Gordon Hayward, Jalen McDaniels Will Miss Tuesday’s Game

Charlotte Hornets small forward Gordon Hayward (foot) and power forward Jalen McDaniels (ankle) have been ruled out for Tuesday's contest vs. the Raptors. Both are missing their second consecutive outing, with Cody Martin set to remain among the starting five and thereby see elevated DFS appeal for the time being. Hayward's ailment has been deemed […]

Ryan Palmer A Strong Option At Farmers

Ryan Palmer finished T12 at the Sony Open in his lone start of 2022. In that outing at Waialae Country Club, he gained strokes in every major statistical category. The Texan takes that strong form into the Farmers Insurance Open this week, where he has had great success in the past. Palmer has played this […]

Fred VanVleet Will Miss Tuesday’s Contest

Toronto Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game vs. Charlotte due to a sore right knee. VanVleet has been logging enormous minutes totals all season, as he enters play Tuesday at a league-high 38.2 minutes per outing. Over his last eight games, that number has jumped to 41.2, a […]

Jonas Valanciunas, Devonte' Graham Ruled Out Tuesday

New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas (rest) and point guard Devonte' Graham (ankle) will miss Tuesday's game vs. Philadelphia. The Pelicans have responded to the rescheduled contest by choosing to rest their big man on the second leg of a back-to-back, paving the way for Jaxson Hayes and Willy Hernangomez to play larger frontcourt roles. […]

Brandon Ingram, Josh Hart Will Miss Tuesday’s Game

New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard Brandon Ingram (ankle) and small forward Josh Hart (ankle) have been ruled out for Tuesday's contest vs. the 76ers. Ingram is missing his second consecutive outing due to a sprained right ankle, which paves the way for Garrett Temple to remain among the starting five and take on elevated offensive […]

Rickie Fowler A Low-Priority Option At Torrey Pines

Rickie Fowler enters this week with little form and worse course history. Fowler missed the cut last week at The American Express, marking the third time he has missed a cut in his last six starts. He has been inconsistent with both the putter and his irons. The OSU alum has failed to gain strokes […]

Sean Payton Steps Down As Saints Head Coach

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton announced Tuesday that he would be leaving his position ahead of the 2022 season. Payton took over head-coaching duties with New Orleans in '06 and ultimately led the team to nine playoff appearances, including a Super Bowl XLIV victory. His tenure with the Saints included compiling a 152-89 […]