Brooklyn Inks Iman Shumpert To Contract

Veteran shooting guard Iman Shumpert is joining the Brooklyn Nets, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Shumpert played 13 games with the Nets last season as a reserve, averaging 4.2 points and 2.6 rebounds across 18.5 minutes on a nightly basis. Known for his defensive acumen, Shumpert would likely reprise a wing defender role among […]

OG Anunoby Will Miss Third Straight Game Sunday

Toronto Raptors small forward OG Anunoby (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest versus Orlando due to a strained left calf. The absence marks Anunoby's third straight on the sidelines, and with Norman Powell (quad) also unlikely to play, Terence Davis is likely to receive a second consecutive start, giving him added DFS intrigue. […]

Pekka Rinne In Net Against Lightning

Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne will be in net for Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Finnish netminder allowed two goals on 20 shots in his last appearance against the Chicago Blackhawks. Rinne owns a 1-1-0 record and .863 save percentage through three appearances in 2021. He is not a recommendable fantasy option […]

Nassir Little Enters Starting Lineup Saturday

Portland Trail Blazers small/power forward Nassir Little has been bumped into the starting five in place of Derrick Jones Jr. (foot) for Saturday's contest versus the Bulls. Little's spot with the starting lineup should earn him DFS punt play appeal, but he has averaged just 8.3 minutes and 1.4 PPG off the bench this year, […]

Trevor Williams Agrees With Cubs

The Chicago Cubs agreed to a one-year deal believed to be worth around $2.5 million with free-agent starting pitcher Trevor Williams on Saturday. Williams will attempt to win a rotation job in Chicago, with Kyle Hendricks, Zach Davies, Adbert Alzolay and Alec Mills likely lined up to take four spots. The right-hander could be competing […]

Philadelphia Lists Joel Embiid As Questionable For Sunday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (back) has been deemed questionable to play in Sunday's contest versus Indiana as he continues to work through back tightness. Embiid had a scary landing on his back Wednesday, but responded with a 37-point showing in 27 minutes Friday. An absence from Embiid would give Dwight Howard added DFS appeal. […]

Alex Ovechkin Activated, Will Play On Saturday

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin was activated from the COVID-19 list and to the active roster ahead of Saturday's game against the Boston Bruins. Ovechkin has missed the last four games after failing to comply with the league's COVID-19 protocols. This is obviously big news for fantasy managers, as Ovechkin is one of the […]

Andre Iguodala Returns Saturday; Avery Bradley Still Out

Miami Heat small forward Andre Iguodala (neck) has been bumped up to available to play in Saturday's game versus the Kings, but shooting guard Avery Bradley (knee) has been ruled out. Iguodala's absence lasted just one game, but having scored in double figures just once this season, he holds very little fantasy intrigue, especially with […]

Reds Acquire Kyle Holder From Phillies

The Cincinnati Reds acquired shortstop Kyle Holder from the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday, according to sources. The 26-year-old was selected in the Rule 5 draft by the Phillies after spending six years in the New York Yankees organization. Cincinnati is still hoping to trade for Cleveland shortstop Amed Rosario. They wanted to sign Didi Gregorius, […]

Jimmy Butler, Tyler Herro Receive Green Light To Play Saturday

Miami Heat shooting guard/small forward Jimmy Butler and point/shooting guard Tyler Herro (neck) have been given the thumbs up to take the floor for Saturday's game against Sacramento. Butler's return marks his first outing since Jan. 9, having been sidelined for the Heat's last 10 outings as he worked through the league's COVID-19 protocols. Despite it […]

Thomas Chabot Absent From Saturday's Practice

Ottawa Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot (undisclosed) did not take part in the team's practice on Saturday. The 24-year-old left Thursday's game early for precautionary reasons, but it now looks like his availability for Sunday's game is in jeopardy. The team is listing Chabot as day-to-day, and they are still hopeful he will play. If he […]

LPL & LCK DFS Picks for 1/31: DraftKings & FanDuel League of Legends Daily Fantasy

Outside of my account balance on DK and FD, I was a little bit happy to see V5 get punked due to their roster shenanigans. DRX struggled to get across the line versus Fredit, Gen G, and FPX smashed. How about BO? I mean, damm, what a performance from the rookie. Speaking of roster shenanigans, […]

James Harden Earns Questionable Tag For Sunday

Brooklyn Nets point/shooting guard James Harden (thigh) has been tagged as questionable to suit up for Sunday's game versus Washington as he battles a left thigh contusion. Combined with the recent remarks by head coach Steve Nash that he would like to limit the minutes of the Nets' Big 3, it wouldn't be a shock […]

Thatcher Demko Guarding The Crease On Saturday

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko will be in net for Saturday's game against the Winnipeg Jets. Demko is coming off of back-to-back wins against the reeling Ottawa Senators. He now owns a 2-3-0 record, 3.65 goals-against average, and .909 save percentage. The Jets are in a different league than the Senators, sitting third in the […]

Kristaps Porzingis Picks Up Questionable Tag Saturday

Dallas Mavericks power forward Kristaps Porzingis (knee, rest) has been deemed questionable to play in Saturday's game versus the Suns as the team attempts to limit his workload on back-to-backs. Porzingis has played two straight nights earlier this year, but did sit out the second leg of the team's most recent back-to-back set. Should he […]

Vitek Vanecek Expected To Start Against Bruins

Washington Capitals goaltender Vitek Vanecek is expected to start Saturday's game against the Boston Bruins. The 25-year-old has been a bright spot for the Capitals while Ilya Samsonov (COVID-19) has been sidelined. Vanecek owns a 4-0-2 record, 2.74 goals-against average, and .915 save percentage through six appearances. The Bruins pose a tough test, especially with […]

Devon Toews Not Available On Saturday

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Devon Toews (foot) did not travel with the team ahead of Saturday's game against the Minnesota Wild. Toews stayed in Denver to undergo some medical evaluations. It is not clear how long the 26-year-old will be out for after taking a shot off of his foot on Thursday. They will know more […]

Travis Konecny A Healthy Scratch On Saturday

Philadelphia Flyers right wing Travis Konecny will be a healthy scratch for Saturday's game against the New York Islanders. Head coach Alain Vigneault is trying to send a message to the 23-year-old, but it is surprising since Konecny has five goals and eight points in his first eight games. This should only be a one-game […]

Mikko Koskinen Taking On Maple Leafs Saturday

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Mikko Koskinen will be between the pipes for Saturday's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Finnish netminder allowed four goals on 27 shots during Thursday's loss to the Maple Leafs. Koskinen has not had a good start to 2021, posting a 3-6-0 record and .895 save percentage. He is not a […]

Semyon Varlamov Hoping To Rebound Saturday

New York Islanders goaltender Semyon Varlamov will guard the crease in Saturday's game against the Philadelphia Flyers. The Russian netminder was pulled during Thursday's game against the Washington Capitals after he allowed five goals on 22 shots. Despite the hiccup, Varlamov still owns a 1.82 goals-against average and .936 save percentage through five appearances in […]

Petr Mrazek Back In Net Saturday

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Petr Mrazek will be between the pipes for Saturday's game against the Dallas Stars. The Czech netminder is coming off of a 32-save shutout win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday. Mrazek has proven to be an inconsistent fantasy asset over the years, but he looks great to start 2021. The […]

Anton Khudobin Looks To Stay Undefeated Against Hurricanes

Dallas Stars goaltender Anton Khudobin will be in net for Saturday's game against the Carolina Hurricanes. Khudobin has been stellar to start the 2021 season, posting a 3-0-0 record, 0.99 goals-against average, and .958 save percentage. The Russian netminder has another favorable matchup on Saturday against a Hurricanes team averaging 2.5 goals per game. Fantasy […]

Jake Allen Getting Third Start Of 2021

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jake Allen will be in net for Saturday's game against the Calgary Flames. Allen allowed three goals on 17 shots in his last appearance against the Vancouver Canucks. He owns a 2-0-0 record and 2.00 goals-against average through two appearances in 2021. The 30-year-old is a viable fantasy play on Saturday against […]

Jacob Markstrom Taking On Canadiens Saturday

Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom will face off against the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday. The Swedish netminder owns a 2-2-1 record, 2.62 goals-against average, and .911 save percentage through five appearances in 2021. Unfortunately, the Canadiens pose a tough test, as they are averaging 4.71 goals per game through their first seven contests. Fantasy managers […]

Sergei Bobrovsky Has Great Matchup On Saturday

Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky will guard the crease for Saturday's game against the Detroit Red Wings. The two-time Vezina Trophy winner allowed three goals on 22 shots in Tuesday's win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. Bobrovsky struggled mightily during the 2019-20 season, but he is off to an undefeated start in 2021. Look for […]

Carter Hart Seeking Back-To-Back Wins On Saturday

Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Carter Hart will be in net for Saturday's game against the New York Islanders. Hart has been one of the more surprising fantasy stories to start 2021, as he has struggled mightily out of the gate. He stopped 33-of-34 shots in Thursday's win over the Devils, but still owns a .896 save […]

Andrei Vasilevskiy Between The Pipes Saturday

Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy will guard the crease during Saturday's game against the Nashville Predators. The 2018-19 Vezina Trophy winner allowed one goal on 35 shots during Thursday's loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. Vasilevskiy remains one of the league's top goaltenders and has an exploitable matchup against the Preds. They have the 26th-ranked […]

Alexandar Georgiev Facing Penguins Saturday

New York Rangers goaltender Alexandar Georgiev will be between the pipes for Saturday's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 24-year-old allowed three goals on 24 shots in his last appearance against the Buffalo Sabres. Georgiev and Igor Shesterkin continue to rotate starts, which caps the fantasy value of both netminders. Despite that, Georgiev is a […]

Casey DeSmith Gets The Nod On Saturday

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Casey DeSmith will be in net for Saturday's game against the New York Rangers. DeSmith owns a 2-0-0 record and 2.76 goals-against average through three appearances in 2021. The 29-year-old will look to stay unbeaten against the 20th-ranked offense of the Rangers, who have lost four of their last five games. He […]

Norman Powell Likely To Sit On Sunday

Toronto Raptors guard Norman Powell (quad) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Orlando Magic. This is not good news for the Raptors who will already be without OG Anunoby (calf) on Sunday. Powell's absence would likely mean heavy minutes for Terrence Davis. He'd be worth a look as a streaming choice while […]