Rudy Gay Returns To Practice On Monday

Utah Jazz forward Rudy Gay (heel) was able to get through a full practice on Monday. This is great news for the veteran forward who has not played this season. He underwent left heel surgery during the offseason, but it sounds like he's nearing a return to the court. The 35-year-old veteran has been a […]

LeBron James Is Progressing Well

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (abdominal) is progressing well and could return to the court soon. However, the superstar forward has not practiced or done any contact drills yet. He'll likely need to do both of those things before we see him on the court again. In the meantime, Talen Horton-Tucker scored 17 points […]

Deandre Ayton Needs To Regain His Conditioning

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (leg) is focused on getting his conditioning back, according to head coach Monty Williams. The superstar big man missed his fifth straight game on Sunday. The Suns play again on Monday, but fantasy managers shouldn't expect Ayton to play. Instead, JaVale McGee should get the start, while Frank Kaminsky gets […]

Clyde Edwards-Helaire Has Good Chance To Play In Week 11

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said on Monday that running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (knee) has a good chance to come off Injured Reserve and play in the Week 11 showdown against the Dallas Cowboys. The 22-year-old second-year back returned to practice last week, but the Chiefs weren't quite ready to throw him out […]

Will Barton Listed As Doubtful For Monday

Denver Nuggets forward Will Barton (back) is listed as doubtful for Monday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. He did not suit up for Sunday's game due to lower back pain. There's a good chance that Barton sits out again on Monday. That will mean Austin Rivers will likely move into the starting five again. He […]

Bogdan Bogdanovic Could Miss Monday's Game

Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (ankle) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Orlando Magic. He was able to play 30 minutes on Sunday and didn't seem to be in any pain. However, he did struggle offensively, so possibly the Hawks take the cautious approach here. Regardless, it sounds like Bogdanovic will be […]

Al Horford, Josh Richardson Expected To Play Monday

Boston Celtics center Al Horford (back) and forward Josh Richardson (knee) are expected to play on Monday, according to head coach Ime Udoke. Both players were listed as probable on Sunday and are expected to play against the Cleveland Cavaliers here. Grant Williams should head back to the bench with Horford starting again. Richardson should […]

DraftKings NBA DFS Data Insights (11/15/21): Top Values, Best Matchups, Minute Gainers

We have nearly a month of basketball in the books, which means it's about time that the projection models really start humming. Every team has played at least 12 games, and we've even seen a lot of teams play without their main players as well which gives us insight on how usage changes in certain […]

Chase Young's 2021 Season Is Over

Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera confirmed on Monday that defensive end Chase Young (knee) tore his ACL during the team's Week 10 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Young will miss the rest of the 2021 season. Last year's second overall pick will now try to be ready for the start of the […]

Tua Tagovailoa To Start In Week 11 Against The Jets

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (finger) will start in Week 11 against the New York Jets, according to head coach Brian Flores. Tagovailoa was active the last two games but served as Jacoby Brissett's backup while dealing with a small fracture to the middle finger on his left hand. The second-year QB was forced into […]

Optimism That Von Miller Will Play Monday

There is optimism that Los Angeles Rams pass-rusher Von Miller (ankle), who is questionable to play on Monday night against the San Francisco 49ers, will make his debut with the team, according to a source. Miller looked good in practice and did more than the previous week, so he should be active on Monday night, […]

Rashan Gary Hopes To Play In Week 11

Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Rashan Gary (elbow) is planning on using a brace for his hyperextended elbow to see if he can play in Week 11 against the division-rival Minnesota Vikings, according to a source. Gary will undergo an MRI exam on Tuesday to see if he'll need to miss any time. The 23-year-old's […]

Vita Vea Has Bone Bruise, Slight MCL Sprain

Tampa Bay Buccaneers standout defensive tackle Vita Vea (knee) was diagnosed with a bone bruise and a slight MCL sprain after undergoing an MRI exam, according to a source. The Buccaneers were concerned that Vea's injury was worse, but he could still be forced to miss some time after getting injured in the Week 10 […]

Joe Haden Considered Day-To-Day With Foot Injury

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joe Haden (foot) is considered day-to-day with a foot injury that he suffered in the Week 10 tie with the Detroit Lions, according to a source. Haden left the game on Sunday and was never able to return, so his status is worth monitoring this week as the team prepares to take […]

T.J. Watt Listed As Week-To-Week

Pittsburgh Steelers star pass-rusher T.J. Watt (hip, knee) left the Week 10 tie with the Detroit Lions in the third quarter and didn't return. Watt suffered hip and knee injuries and is considered week-to-week, so don't be surprised if he has to miss the upcoming Week 11 game against the Los Angeles Chargers. He is […]

Jalen Hurts Joins Select Company

Philadelphia Eagles second-year quarterback Jalen Hurts joined Kyler Murray, Lamar Jackson and Robert Griffin III as the only quarterbacks in history with 2,000-plus passing yards, 500-plus rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns in a team's first 10 games. Hurts went 16-for-23 for 178 yards, two touchdowns and an interception and carried the ball 14 times […]

Jared Goff Suffers Oblique Injury In Week 10 Tie

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (oblique) suffered a strained oblique muscle late in the first quarter of the Week 10 tie with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. Goff said he injured himself on an underthrown deep pass to wide receiver Kalif Raymond. He finished 14-for-25 for just 114 yards in a 16-16 tie on a […]

Ben Roethlisberger Could Miss Another Game

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, who tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday and missed the Week 10 tie with the Detroit Lions, isn't guaranteed to be cleared from the league's COVID-19 protocols in time to play against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 11. Because he's dealing with symptoms, Roethlisberger will need to test negative […]

NBA Waiver Wire Streamers for Fantasy Basketball Week 5 (Nov 15 - Nov 21)

Win, win, win no matter what! It's not always that easy, is it? When the going gets tough, and your bench guy just isn't up to the challenge it's wise to ponder over the option of cutting him loose for a streaming spot that can help you maximize games played and strengthen the areas you […]

Fantasy Basketball Risers and Fallers: Daniel Theis, Clint Capela, Kelly Oubre Jr.

Welcome to the fantasy basketball risers and fallers column, a weekly look at the ebbs and flows of player performance. You'll get a detailed analysis of who's hot and who's not and why that will or will not remain the case. You can expect forward-looking analysis and a mix of immediate and long-term fantasy considerations. […]

Fantasy Basketball Deeper-League Waiver Wire Adds for Week 5: Naz Reid, JaVale McGee, Dwight Powell, Alec Burks

The deeper a fantasy basketball league, the harder it is to hit a winner with your last few picks. It is also harder to find decent help from the waiver wire if your late-round picks don't do you justice. If you picked up a few stinkers, don't lose hope just yet. I will try to […]

Cam Newton To Handle First-Team Practice Reps

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton will get the majority of first-team practice reps this week in preparation for the Washington Football Team in Week 11. Newton will be in line for his first start of the season after he was used sparingly in Week 10 against the Arizona Cardinals, where he was able to throw […]

Video: Must-Add Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11 - 2021 Fantasy Football Advice

Host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller Radio discusses the 2021 fantasy football season and keeps you updated with all the latest news and analysis as he discuses the fantasy football season by breaking down the waiver wire for each position. Today he takes a look at some players  to consider adding off the waiver wire. Be sure […]

Aaron Jones Expected To Miss One To Two Weeks

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (knee) was diagnosed with a mild MCL sprain and is expected to miss one to two weeks. This timeline for a return means that he doesn't need to be placed on IR, so he will likely be back in the lineup after the Packers' Week 13 BYE. This […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (11/15/21): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

We have a typically expansive Monday night slate on tap, with 11 games on the ledger. There aren't an inordinately large number of injuries, but there will still be some big names missing, with those absences naturally opening up opportunity for other players. As is often the case with this many games on the docket, […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (11/15/21): NBA DFS Lineups

Welcome, RotoBallers. We have another large 11-game slate to dissect for tonight's slate, and the ol' DraftKings algorithm has seemed to (finally) right the ship by pricing most players where they need to be. There are a few exceptions, though, and they're detailed in the recommendations in this article. We're still waiting on injury updates […]

Charlie Coyle Records Two Goals In Bruins Win

Boston Bruins forward Charlie Coyle collected his fourth and fifth goals this year, beating Montreal 5-2 Sunday. However, the Bruins were probably hoping for more point production early on this season from Coyle as the second-line centerman has just five goals and three assists in 13 contests. As a result, Coyle doesn't factor much into […]

D.K. Metcalf Won't Be Suspended After Being Ejected Sunday

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver D.K. Metcalf will not face any supplemental discipline after he was ejected in Sunday's 17-0 loss to the Green Bay Packers. Metcalf mentioned that it was his frustration being let out as the Seahawks were shut out in Russell Wilson's return to action. The third-year receiver was held to just three […]

Elias Lindholm Carries Calgary To Victory

Calgary Flames forward Elias Lindholm netted a goal and a helper in a 4-0 win over Ottawa on Sunday. With Lindholm getting on the score sheet for the Flames, he now has eight goals and eight assists in 15 contests. Before Sunday's game, the 26-year-old had been held scoreless in the three previous. During his […]

Eduardo Rodriguez, Tigers Agree On Five-Year Deal

The Detroit Tigers and left-handed starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez agreed to a five-year deal worth at least $77 million on Monday. The deal includes an opt-out clause after the second year, plus incentives. The Tigers continue to transition from a rebuild towards contention, and boosting their young pitching staff with E-Rod is a start. Since […]