Duncan Robinson, Tyler Herro To Be Limited Friday

Miami Heat small forward Duncan Robinson and shooting guard Tyler Herro will see limited minutes in Friday's game against the San Antonio Spurs, according to head coach Erik Spoelstra. The Heat played on Thursday night and Robinson and Herro were the team's two leading scorers, combining to hit nine threes and score 44 points. Jimmy […]

Sandro Mamukelashvili Starting In Friday's Game

The Milwaukee Bucks' starting lineup for Friday's preseason game against the Brooklyn Nets doesn't look much like the starting lineup we saw in last year's NBA Finals. The team's starting five for Friday's game will be Sandro Mamukelashvili, Thanasis Antetokounmpo, Jordan Nwora, Georgios Kalaitzakis and Tremont Waters. Nwora and Thanasis Antetokounmpo started the team's last […]

Clint Capela To Ramp Up Workouts Soon

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (Achilles) is currently dealing with left Achilles soreness. He isn't expected to play in any of the team's preseason games and he may miss the start of the regular season as well. He hasn't been participating in any live work lately, but he is slated to begin live work on […]

Bobby Dalbec On The Bench For ALDS Game 2

Boston Red Sox first baseman Bobby Dalbec isn't starting the second game of the American League Division Series. Dalbec started at first base and hit seventh in Game 1, going hitless in four plate appearances. The 26-year-old hit .240 with a .298 on-base percentage, 25 home runs, and two stolen bases in 453 plate appearances […]

Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr. To Rest On Saturday

The Memphis Grizzlies will be giving Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., Steven Adams and Kyle Anderson a rest day on Saturday as the team faces the Atlanta Hawks. All four players took the court in Thursday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. Morant and Adams each logged a team-high 24 minutes in the game and both […]

J.D. Martinez In ALDS Game 2 Lineup

Boston Red Sox designated hitter and outfielder J.D. Martinez (ankle) is back in the lineup for Game 2 of the American League Division Series against the Tampa Bay Rays and right-hander Shane Baz. Martinez wasn't on Boston's roster for the team's Wild-Card game win against the New York Yankees due to a left ankle sprain. […]

Paul Millsap Out Due To Health And Safety Protocols

Brooklyn Nets power forward/center Paul Millsap will not play in the team's preseason game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday. He has been ruled out due to health and safety protocols. We don't know any other specifics at this point. The Nets will have some firepower on Friday as Kevin Durant and James Harden are […]

Trae Young Doubtful For Saturday's Game

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (quad) has been labeled doubtful for the team's preseason game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday. Young is nursing a right quad contusion. It's not believed to be anything serious. The team is just being cautious with him. He has yet to play in a game this preseason. Fellow […]

Andrew Wiggins Dealing With Knee Soreness

Golden State Warriors shooting guard/small forward Andrew Wiggins (knee) will not play in Friday's preseason game against the Los Angeles Lakers. He is dealing with left knee soreness. Wiggins played in each of the team's first two preseason games. He dropped 13 points in just 16 minutes in Game 1, but shot just 1-for-4 in […]

Week 5 Fantasy Football Rankings (Non-PPR)

Welcome to Week 5 RotoBallers. Last week left us with some injuries to deal with, but we are here to constantly bring you updated player news and rankings to help you set your optimal lineups. Below are our updated consensus Week 5 fantasy football rankings, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings […]

Mackenzie Dern Can Continue Her Climb In Main Event

Jiu-Jitsu ace Mackenzie Dern will step into Saturday's main event in hopes of winning her fifth straight fight. Three of her last five victories have come by first-round submission and seven of her 11 professional wins have come by submission. DraftKings sees the Blackhouse MMA star as the very slight favorite with a salary of […]

Kyrie Irving Cleared To Practice At Home

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving has been cleared to practice at the team's home facilities, according to a City Hall official. Shams Charania, who reported the news, explained that New York City has labeled the team's practice facility as a private office building. Irving is unvaccinated and as a result of New York City's […]

Russell Wilson Could Be Out 6-8 Weeks

The Seattle Seahawks are bracing for quarterback Russell Wilson (finger) to miss at least a month and possibly six to eight weeks after he ruptured his middle-finger tendon in the Thursday night loss to the Los Angeles Rams, according to sources. Wilson will likely need surgery to fix the tendon, with the Seahawks considering his […]

Zane Gonzalez Doesn't Have Much Upside

Carolina Panthers kicker Zane Gonzalez will take on the Eagles in Week 5. Gonzalez has made 3 of 5 field goals and 9 of 10 extra points through four weeks of play. The 26-year-old has a decent floor but doesn't possess the upside of other kickers in better matchups. The Eagles have allowed the seventh-fewest […]

Jimmy Butler And Others To Rest On Friday

The Miami Heat will rest several of their primary players for Friday's preseason game against the San Antonio Spurs. It's the second game of a back-to-back for the team, so it's not very surprising to hear the news. Jimmy Butler, Kyle Lowry and Bam Adebayo are the biggest names amongst the players who will be […]

Julius Randle Out On Saturday Due To Personal Reasons

New York Knicks power forward Julius Randle will not play in the team's preseason game against the Washington Wizards on Saturday. He is away from the team right now due to personal reasons that have not been revealed. The former Kentucky star dropped a team-high 20 points in the Knicks' preseason debut against the Indiana […]

Ian Thomas Remains A Risky Streamer

Carolina Panthers tight end Ian Thomas gets a favorable matchup in Week 5 against the Eagles. Philadelphia's defense has surrendered the 11th-most fantasy points per game to opposing tight ends so far, and Thomas appears to be the early beneficiary of Dan Arnold's playing time. Still, the 25-year-old has yet to exceed 17 yards in […]

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope To Make Wizards Debut Saturday

Washington Wizards shooting guard/small forward Kentavious Caldwell-Pope will make his first appearance as a Wizard in Saturday's preseason game against the New York Knicks. KCP was traded to the Wizards from the Los Angeles Lakers in the blockbuster Russell Westbrook deal this offseason. He sat out the team's preseason opener this past Tuesday. He should […]

Zach LaVine And Starters To Play Solid Minutes On Friday

Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan told the media on Thursday that he expects his starters to play between 24 and 28 minutes in Friday's preseason game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Lonzo Ball saw the most action in the team's first preseason game, logging 26 minutes while DeMar DeRozan (25), Nikola Vucevic (24) and […]

Chuba Hubbard Likely To Start For Second Straight Game

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard could have a rebound game in Week 5 against the Eagles. With Christian McCaffrey (hamstring) listed as doubtful, Hubbard could have the keys to the backfield once again in a matchup against the league's 31st-ranked run defense. The rookie played 47 percent of the snaps and handled 15 touches, […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo And Others Sitting Out Friday

Milwaukee Bucks star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) will not play in the team's preseason game against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday. The reigning NBA Finals MVP is nursing a minor knee injury, but it's nothing that should keep him out long. He just returned to practice this week and the team is being extra cautious […]

Terrace Marshall Jr. Tough To Trust In Week 5

Carolina Panthers rookie wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. could have a tough path to fantasy relevance against the Eagles in Week 5. Marshall has yet to eclipse 50 receiving yards in a game and is coming off of a two-yard effort in a Week 4 loss to Dallas. The rookie has the skills to succeed […]

Chris Hubbard Expected To Have Season-Ending Surgery

Cleveland Browns offensive lineman Chris Hubbard (triceps) is expected to have season-ending surgery on his triceps, according to sources. Hubbard suffered the injury in the season-opening loss to the Kansas City Chiefs and hadn't played since. The good news for the Browns offensive line is that left tackle Jedrick Wills (ankle), who is questionable to […]

Jaylen Brown Tests Positive For COVID-19

Boston Celtics shooting guard/small forward Jaylen Brown has tested positive for COVID-19. The team made the announcement on Friday and also added that he is asymptomatic. Brown will be quarantining and he will not play in the team's upcoming preseason game against the Toronto Raptors on Saturday. The 24-year-old played 26 minutes in the team's […]

Daniel Carlson Looking To Bounce Back In Week 5

Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson is looking for a bounce-back game in Week 5 against the visiting Chicago Bears. The 26-year-old entered Week 4 as one of fantasy football's top kickers but missed his one field goal attempt in Vegas' 28-14 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. Despite not having his best stuff against […]

Will Kenyan Drake Make An Impact In Week 5?

Las Vegas Raiders running back Kenyan Drake will look to be a role player in Week 5 against the Chicago Bears, but it isn't clear how much work he will get. Drake recorded just one carry for two yards in Monday's loss to the Los Angeles Chargers and didn't record any receptions despite functioning as […]

What Will Josh Jacobs' Impact Be In Week 5?

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs looks to get his season back on track as his team hosts the Chicago Bears in Week 5. The 25-year-old totaled 40 yards on 13 carries against the Chargers in Week 4, his first game since being sidelined in Week 1 with an ankle injury. Jacobs will probably […]

Elijah Mitchell Set To Return In Week 5

San Francisco 49ers rookie running back Elijah Mitchell (shoulder) was able to practice in full on Friday and was removed from the final Week 5 injury report. Mitchell will play this Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals after missing the last two games. Fellow rookie Trey Sermon didn't do a whole lot with lead-back duties in […]

Henry Ruggs III Should Have Another Big Game For Raiders

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III looks to stay on an upward trend in Week 5 as his team hosts the Chicago Bears. The Alabama product caught 3-of-6 targets for 60 yards in Monday's 28-14 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers and led the team with 60 receiving yards, giving him 297 yards […]

Hunter Renfrow Should Continue Producing In Week 5

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow looks to keep rolling in Week 5 against the visiting Chicago Bears. The 25-year-old caught six receptions on eight targets for 45 yards in Monday's 28-14 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers and had a big third-quarter touchdown that gave Vegas its first lead of the game. Renfrow […]