FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Football Pickups to Target for Week 17

Welcome to the championship week(s) my esteemed RotoBallers! We've been put through the wringer to get here, but kudos to those of you who persevered and pushed through the injuries and COVID-induced chaos to have a chance at the title. You can't take FAAB with you, so flex that muscle when making adds here. As […]

Marcus Smart Uncertain For Wednesday Night

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (hand) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup versus the visiting Clippers. The veteran didn't play on Monday against the Minnesota Timberwolves because of a cut on his right hand, opening the door Payton Pritchard to enter the starting lineup and finish with 24 points, eight boards, and six assists throughout a […]

P.J. Washington Out Against The Pacers On Wednesday

Charlotte Hornets center P.J. Washington is listed as out heading into Wednesday's outing against Indiana. This will be his second-straight absence as he remains sidelined due to COVID-19 health and safety protocols. Miles Bridges is on the list as well, so Jalen McDaniels and Mason Plumlee should get some extra minutes against the Pacers. McDaniels […]

Miles Bridges Remains Out On Wednesday

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges remains listed as out ahead of Wednesday's matchup versus Indiana due to COVID-19 health and safety protocols. Bridges has played well this season, averaging 19.7 points throughout just over 36 minutes per game. Surely, replacing him won't be easy, although Jalen McDaniels will continue to try his best, with the […]

Cody Glass Sent Back To Milwaukee Tuesday

Nashville Predators center Cody Glass was sent down to the Milwaukee Admirals of the AHL on Tuesday. The move is likely to give Glass more consistent playing time in the AHL. Also, it likely paves the way for the return of Matt Duchene. Duchene had missed four games due to a lower-body injury. In four […]

Travis Boyd Enters COVID-19 Protocols

Arizona Coyotes center Travis Boyd has entered the NHL's COVID protocol and will not play Tuesday night against the San Jose Sharks. Boyd had been enjoying a breakout season for the Coyotes with 13 points in 22 games. That included five points in his previous six contests. Boyd had been seeing more and more power-play […]

Scott Wedgewood Gets The Start Against San Jose Tuesday

Arizona Coyotes goaltender Scott Wedgewood will be in goal for Arizona versus the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday night. Wedgewood last played on December 17th where he managed to defeat the Anaheim Ducks despite allowing five goals on 37 shots. The Arizona goalie has allowed three or more goals in five straight contests and has […]

James Reimer Starts Versus Arizona On Tuesday

San Jose Sharks goaltender James Reimer gets the start on Tuesday night versus the Arizona Coyotes. Due to the early Christmas break, this will be the first game action Reimer has seen in two weeks. His last contest saw him allow two goals in a loss to the Seattle Kraken on December 14th. Since a […]

Jonathan Quick Likely To Start Tuesday For Los Angeles

Los Angeles Kings goaltender is the expected starter in goal for the Kings at home against the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday night. Quick had a bit of a dud in his last start versus the Carolina Hurricanes giving up five goals on 33 shots. In his last five games, Quick is 3-1-1 however while […]

Tomas Hertl Expected To Play Tuesday For San Jose

San Jose Sharks center Tomas Hertl is expected to play Tuesday versus the Arizona Coyotes. The forward last played on Dec. 16 against the Vancouver Canucks when he was enjoying an excellent point streak. His run featured nine points and six goals in the previous six games. That brought Hertl's totals up to 14 goals […]

Is Derrick Henry Coming Back This Year? When Is He Expected To Return?

It seems like almost a full season since we've seen Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry on the football field. The stud RB broke the fifth metatarsal in his foot on Nov. 2 and has been out since Week 8. The Titans offense just hasn't been the same without the All-Pro in their backfield. Fantasy […]

John Konchar Enters COVID-19 Protocols

Memphis Grizzlies guard John Konchar has entered the league's health and safety protocols. He marks the fifth player on this roster to enter protocols. The Grizzlies are desperately lacking depth on the wings right now. Desmond Bane is looking like a must-have fantasy option lately. Kyle Anderson is quickly picking up value with the Grizzlies […]

Tim Hardaway Jr. Remains Unavailable On Wednesday

Dallas Mavericks guard Tim Hardaway Jr. has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Sacramento Kings. He continues to sit out due to protocols and has missed each of the last four games. This absence will make it his fifth straight, but hopefully he can be cleared to return soon. Sterling Brown and Frank […]

Jonas Valanciunas Returns On Tuesday

New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas (illness) is back in the starting five for Tuesday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He has missed each of the last two games due to a non-COVID related illness. His return shifts Willy Hernangomez back to the bench. He won't have much streaming appeal here, so he can be […]

Garrett Temple Starting On Tuesday

New Orleans Pelicans guard Garrett Temple will slide into the starting five for Tuesday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Brandon Ingram (Achilles) remains out of the lineup, which leads to another start for Temple. He dropped 22 points during the loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday. There is some low-end streaming appeal and […]

Caleb Martin Slides Into Starting Five

Miami Heat forward Caleb Martin will move into the starting five for Tuesday's game against the Washington Wizards. Max Strus is in protocols, so Martin will be asked to step up in his absence. Martin dropped 17 points during Sunday's contest, so there is some streaming appeal there. Fantasy managers should check and see if […]

Patrick Beverley Moved Into Starting Five

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Patrick Beverley will join the starting five for Tuesday's game against the New York Knicks. The veteran guard is back in action after sitting out over a week due to protocols. His return was expected to push Jordan McLaughlin to the bench, but he'll actually remain in the starting five. Jaylen Nowell […]

Is Darrel Williams Starting in Week 17? Is Derrick Gore Worth Picking Up?

As fantasy football managers are making lineup decisions for Week 17 and their playoff matchups, some injury situations will shape their decisions and separate the winners from the losers. Let's check in on the injury situation for Clyde Edwards-Helaire and see if it will impact his playing status in the Kansas City Chiefs Week 17 […]

Domantas Sabonis, Jeremy Lamb Set To Play Wednesday

Indiana Pacers power forward/center Domantas Sabonis (calf) and shooting guard/small forward Jeremy Lamb (wrist) have been removed from the injury report ahead of Wednesday's contest against Charlotte. Sabonis missed his first game of the season last week due to a calf ailment, but he was able to log 35 minutes Sunday en route to logging […]

Malachi Flynn Draws First Start Of Year, Faces Minutes Cap

Toronto Raptors point guard Malachi Flynn has been elevated to the starting five for Tuesday's contest against the 76ers, but he will face a minutes restriction in his return to action. The Raptors' backcourt is dealing with widespread absences due to injury and the league's health and safety protocols, pushing Flynn up the depth chart. […]

Max Strus Lands In League’s Health And Safety Protocols

Miami Heat shooting guard/small forward Max Strus was added to the league's health and safety protocols just prior to tip-off Tuesday vs. Washington, ruling him out indefinitely. Strus has enjoyed a resurgent December, specifically over his past five games, which have seen him average 22.6 points and 5.2 boards per outing while shooting 44.4% from […]

Deni Avdija Draws Start For Tuesday’s Game

Washington Wizards small forward Deni Avdija has been bumped into the starting five for Tuesday's contest against the Heat. Aaron Holiday had started each of the prior two outings without Bradley Beal (health and safety protocols) in the mix, but Avdija now joins Corey Kispert as a recent addition to the starting lineup. Avdija's two […]

Dalano Banton Will Miss Tuesday’s Contest

Toronto Raptors point guard Dalano Banton (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game vs. Philadelphia due to a right knee contusion. Banton made his first NBA start Sunday with the Raptors' backcourt depth extremely thin due to injuries and the league's health and safety protocols, with Malachi Flynn now in line to play a […]

Jalen Green, Kevin Porter Jr. Will Play Tuesday, Have Minutes Cap

Houston Rockets shooting guard Jalen Green (rest) and point guard Kevin Porter Jr. (thigh) have been cleared to play in Tuesday's game against the Lakers, but both will face a minutes cap of sorts. Houston is easing the 19-year-old Green back into action after nearly a month on the sidelines, while Porter will be making […]

Isaac Okoro Returns To Mix For Tuesday’s Game

Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard/small forward Isaac Okoro has been cleared to play in Tuesday's contest against New Orleans, returning to action after a stint in the league's health and safety protocols that cost him three contests. Okoro enjoyed his most consistent offensive stretch just prior to landing in the protocols, averaging 18.5 PPG on 70 […]

P.J. Tucker Continues Absence For Tuesday’s Contest

Miami Heat power forward P.J. Tucker (leg) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Washington, marking his fourth consecutive absence due to a leg ailment. The Heat have had to deal with near perpetual injury issues throughout the 2021-22 campaign, with Max Strus, Caleb Martin, and Gabe Vincent all stepping into larger roles with […]

Brandon Ingram, Josh Hart Will Miss Tuesday’s Contest

New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard Brandon Ingram (Achilles) and small forward Josh Hart (ankle) have been ruled out for Tuesday's game vs. Cleveland. The absence from Ingram does not come as a surprise after he carried a doubtful designation into the day, while Hart's departure from action leaves the team thin on the wing. Garrett […]

Eagles Sign Kerryon Johnson To Practice Squad

The Philadelphia Eagles signed running back Kerryon Johnson and offensive lineman Luke Juriga to their practice squad on Tuesday and released kicker Matt McCrane from the practice squad in a corresponding move. Johnson saw nine special teams snaps with the San Francisco 49ers in Week 3, but otherwise has been making the rounds as a […]

Patrick Beverley Returns To Action Tuesday

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Patrick Beverley has been given the green light to suit up for Tuesday's contest against the Knicks. Beverley had missed the team's three previous outings due to the league's health and safety protocols, with his return set to provide the team with some much-needed backcourt depth. The veteran has delivered solid […]