Ty Smith Makes Season Debut On Saturday

New Jersey Devils defenseman Ty Smith is ready for his season debut on Saturday against Buffalo. The talented blueliner missed the first three games of the campaign with a lower-body injury. He'll be eased into action on the third pairing. Smith was the top-scoring rookie defenseman last season with 23 points in 48 games, and […]

Joel Embiid Questionable Versus OKC

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) carries a questionable tag ahead of Sunday's matchup in Oklahoma City. Embiid had the same designation before Friday's loss to Brooklyn but still managed to suit up, finishing with 19 points, eight boards, four assists, and two blocks. With Andre Drummond (ankle) trending in the wrong direction after being […]

Kris Letang Gets Placed In COVID-19 Protocol

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang will miss Saturday's contest versus Toronto after he was placed in the COVID-19 protocol. Jeff Carter is also out for the same reason but Tristan Jarry has come off the COVID-19 list and will start. Letang eats up over 26 minutes on the blue line, so there will be a […]

Andre Drummond Unlikely To Play Against OKC

Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond (ankle) is unlikely to be in the lineup against Oklahoma City on Sunday. The veteran is currently dealing with a sprained right ankle, an injury he picked up during Friday night's loss to the visiting Nets. Joel Embiid (knee), who was questionable against Brooklyn but still managed to suit up, […]

Danilo Gallinari Will Be Absent Against The Cavs

Atlanta Hawks forward Danilo Gallinari (shoulder) is out against the Cavaliers on Saturday, marking his second-straight absence. The veteran has yet to suit up this season, and his omission from the lineup during the opener against the Mavericks allowed Kevin Huerter to receive more minutes and Cam Reddish to finish at the team's top scorer. […]

Kyle Lowry A Game-Time Call Against Visiting Pacers

Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry (ankle) is considered a game-time call for Saturday's matchup against the Pacers. The veteran sprained his left ankle during Thursday's bout against the Milwaukee Bucks, relegating him to only 24 minutes of action. He also shot an abysmal 1-for-8 from the floor, and he finished with just five points during […]

Franchy Cordero Designated For Assignment On Thursday

The Boston Red Sox designated outfielder Franchy Cordero for assignment on Thursday. Boston needed the roster space to reinstate right-handed pitcher Phillips Valdez from the COVID-19 Related Injured List. Cordero was traded to Boston in February as part of the three-team trade that sent Andrew Benintendi to the Kansas City Royals. The former Kansas City […]

Jrue Holiday Available Versus San Antonio

Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday (heel) is available for Sunday's contest in San Antonio. The veteran sustained a bruised heel during the opening night win over the Brooklyn Nets and was held out of action during the blowout loss to the Miami Heat on Thursday. With Holiday back in the mix, George Hill's fantasy ceiling […]

Terry Rozier Could Miss Sunday's Matchup Against Nets

Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's clash against the Nets. Rozier didn't play on opening night because of a sprained right ankle. However, he took the floor on Friday evening against the Cavaliers but managed to log only 23 minutes of work. However, even if he does suit up, there is […]

Chris Hogan Hanging Them Up

The New Orleans Saints placed wide receiver Chris Hogan on the Reserve/Retired list on Saturday. Hogan came out of retirement to play five games with the Saints this year, but he has apparently decided he's riding off into the sunset... again. The 33-year-old hauled in just four passes for 41 yards and a touchdown in […]

Gavin Lux Isn't In Los Angeles' NLCS Game 6 Lineup

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder and shortstop Gavin Lux will start Game 6 of the National League Championship Series on the bench. Lux hit .242 with a .328 on-base percentage in 381 plate appearances during the regular season. The 23-year-old also added seven home runs and four stolen bases. Cody Bellinger started in center field in […]

Albert Pujols On The Bench For NLCS Game 6

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Albert Pujols isn't in the lineup on Saturday for Game 6 of the National League Championship Series. The veteran collected a pair of hits, two runs scored, and a walk in Los Angeles' Game 5 win. However, he'll head to the bench with right-handed starter Ian Anderson on the mound […]

Freddie Freeman Hitting Second For NLCS Game 6

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman is hitting second for Game 6 of the National League Championship Series on Saturday. The veteran had hit second in the lineup for the entirety of the series against the Los Angeles Dodgers before Atlanta's Game 5 loss when he hit third behind outfielder Eddie Rosario and second baseman […]

Chandler Jones To Miss Another Game

Arizona Cardinals pass-rusher Chandler Jones didn't practice on Friday and will not play on Sunday against the Houston Texans. Jones remains on the Reserve/COVID-19 list after missing last week's win over the Cleveland Browns. The 31-year-old returned to the weight room, but the Cardinals were going to be cautious with how quickly they activated him […]

Darius Garland To Miss Another One

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (ankle) won't be available for Saturday's matchup against the visiting Hawks. Garland sprained his left ankle on opening night, and he subsequently missed Friday's bout against the Hornets as a result. With a second-straight absence for the 21-year-old, his next chance to suit up will come on Monday evening in […]

Matt Beaty Starting At First Base For NLCS Game 6

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Matt Beaty is getting the start at first base for Game 6 of the National League Championship Series on Saturday night. Beaty is hitting eighth against Atlanta Braves right-handed starter Ian Anderson. In 234 plate appearances during the regular season, the 28-year-old hit .270 with a .363 on-base percentage, seven […]

Darren Waller Now Questionable For Week 7

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (ankle) and defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson (personal) are both listed as questionable for Week 7 against the Philadelphia Eagles. Waller was listed on the injury report earlier this week with ankle and knee injuries, but he received a standard day of rest on Wednesday before practicing in full […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (10/23/21): NBA DFS Lineups

Welcome to the weekend, RotoBallers! Friday night's slate provided some interesting nuggets to put in our back pockets moving forward. Kevin Durant absolutely feasted with 73.75 DK points against the 76ers, Scottie Barnes put up 45.75 DK points and continues to be underpriced, Christian Wood posted 61 DK points against an overmatched Thunder frontcourt, and Spencer […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (10/23/21): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

It was a fantastic Friday night throughout the association. Kevin Durant, James Harden, and the Nets went into enemy territory and overcame a fourth-quarter deficit, defeating the 76ers at the Wells Fargo Arena. In the end, Durant would go on to finish as arguably the top fantasy option on the slate by amassing a decisive […]

Fantasy Football Rookies to Watch in Week 7: Rhamondre Stevenson, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and more

Every week, this column will spotlight the first-year players who are ripe for a breakout performance. Oftentimes, rookies can provide some of the most value as under-the-radar options. Last week, Dolphins rookie wideout Jaylen Waddle put forth his best outing as a professional, racking up 10 receptions for 70 yards and two touchdowns. Other top […]

Broncos Trade For Stephen Weatherly

The Denver Broncos acquired defensive end/outside linebacker Stephen Weatherly and a 2023 seventh-round pick from the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday in exchange for a 2022 seventh-round pick, according to sources. It's basically just a salary dump, as Weatherly has averaged only nine snaps in the last four weeks, falling behind Danielle Hunter, Everson Griffen and […]

Week 7 Fantasy Football Sleepers, Start 'Em and Value Plays: The King and Pocket Aces

In this episode of The King and Pockets Aces, RotoBaller's Scott "The King" Engel and Anthony "Pocket Aces" Aniano share their highly charged Fantasy insights. They look at the latest and upcoming NFL player moves, NFL player rankings and lineup strategy to best prepare you for each week of the 2021 fantasy football season. Scott […]

Julian Blackmon Goes On IR, Quenton Nelson Activated

The Indianapolis Colts placed safety Julian Blackmon (Achilles) on Injured Reserve on Saturday and activated offensive guard Quenton Nelson (ankle) from IR in a corresponding move. The team also elevated wide receiver Keke Coutee and safety Josh Jones to the active roster from the practice squad for Week 7 against the San Francisco 49ers on […]

Week 7 Red Zone Alert - Risers and Fallers

It is Week 7 and the red zone risers are starting to differentiate themselves from the red zone fallers. Let's be honest it is exciting when our team/player gets into the red zone, but if he isn't scoring, our fantasy hopes fall. So let's look and see what players are making good on the red […]

DeAndre Hopkins - Week 7 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins faces his former team, the Houston Texans, in Week 7. Cue up the revenge narrative as Hopkins looks to obliterate his former team on Sunday. The 29-year-old owns 19% of the team's target share and averages 13.5 air yards per target this season. Hopkins is a -125 favorite to […]

Anze Kopitar Continues To Be A Bright Spot For Kings

Los Angeles Kings forward Anze Kopitar keeps putting up points early on in 2021-22. He tallied a goal despite a 3-2 Kings loss in overtime to the Stars. The veteran centerman is tied for the league lead in goals with six and sits in third with nine points even with his team's record of 1-2-1. […]

Zach LaVine's 32 Points Leads Bulls To Victory

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine totaled 32 points, six rebounds, five assists, one block and six turnovers on 11-for-19 shooting from the field and 6-for-9 from three-point range in Friday's 128-112 victory against the Pelicans. LaVine bounced back from a slow start and exploded offensively to finish with another 30-plus point performance to begin the […]

James Conner - Week 7 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner led the team's backfield with 71 rushing yards and caught his only target for zero yards in last Sunday's 37-14 win over the Browns. The Cardinals are 18.5 point favorites at home against the Houston Texans in Week 7, meaning Conner could be in store for a significant workload […]

Lonzo Ball Records Triple-Double Against Pelicans

Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball recorded a triple-double against his former team in Friday's 128-112 victory against the Pelicans. The 23-year-old finished with 17 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists, three steals and one block on 6-for-11 shooting from the field and 3-for-8 from deep. Through two games, Ball has fit nicely in the Bulls […]

Brandon Ingram Scores 26 Points Against Bulls

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram finished with a team-high 26 points on 10-for-20 shooting from the field in Friday's 128-112 loss against the Bulls. Ingram posted a great all-around line as he added eight rebounds, eight assists, two three-pointers made and two turnovers in the contest. Ingram will continue to carry the workload with […]