Alex Smith Wasn't A Part Of Washington's Plans

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith, who won Comeback Player of the Year in 2020 after returning from a gruesome leg injury two years prior, said that very few people in the organization "actually thought I could do this." "When I decided to come back, I definitely threw a wrench in the team's plan. They […]

Monte Morris Enters Starting Five Tuesday

Denver Nuggets point/shooting guard Monte Morris has been bumped into the starting lineup for Tuesday's contest against Portland. Morris has traditionally been deployed as a starter without Jamal Murray available, which has allowed him to average 15 points and 5.3 assists this year in three previous starts. Zeke Nnaji returns to the bench after making […]

Matt Chapman Has No Restrictions This Spring

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman (hip), who was limited to just 37 games last year due to a right hip issue that required surgery, slimmed down in the offseason after rehabbing and said that he has "no restrictions coming into spring training." The lingering hip injury required heavy daily maintenance in order to loosen […]

Chris Silva Picks Up Questionable Tag For Wednesday’s Game

Miami Heat center Chris Silva (hip) has been bumped up to questionable to participate in Wednesday's contest versus Toronto. Silva has been sidelined since Jan. 16 due to a left hip flexor, but he has averaged just 8.8 minutes across the six games that he has appeared this year. Even upon his return, Silva isn't […]

Abdel Nader Picks Up Questionable Tag For Wednesday

Phoenix Suns small/power forward Abdel Nader (thumb) has been listed as questionable to play in Wednesday's game versus the Hornets as he battles a sprained left thumb. Nader has seen his minutes crater over the past six contests as Phoenix has returned to full strength on the wings, providing Cameron Johnson and Jae Crowder with […]

John Collins Unavailable To Return Tuesday

Atlanta Hawks power forward/center John Collins (concussion) has been ruled out for the remainder of Tuesday's contest against the Cavaliers due to "precautionary reasons." Collins will undergo concussion testing, with Danilo Gallinari opening the second half in Collins' place. Prior to his departure, Collins amassed 13 points on 5-for-6 shooting, adding three boards across his […]

Lou Williams Will Sit Out Tuesday’s Contest

Los Angeles Clippers point/shooting guard Lou Williams (rest) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Washington due to rest purposes. Williams has averaged 27 minutes per game during February, a sharp increase from where he sat through the first month-plus of the year. His absence paves the way for Reggie Jackson and Luke Kennard […]

Phoenix Releases Damian Jones

Center Damian Jones was waived by the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday after appearing in 14 games as a reserve this season. Jones, who won a pair of NBA titles during his time with the Warriors, started 27 games last year for Atlanta, but he quickly got lost in the Suns' frontcourt shuffle in 2020-21. The […]

Caleb Martin Remains Unavailable For Wednesday’s Game

Charlotte Hornets shooting guard/small forward Caleb Martin has not yet been cleared to suit up as he works his way through the league's health and safety protocols, ruling him out for Wednesday's game against Phoenix. Martin will be sidelined for the fifth straight game, allowing Malik Monk to continue seeing extended run with the second […]

LPL DFS Picks for 2/24/21: DraftKings, FanDuel League of Legends

Hello, eSports enthusiasts, and welcome back to our continued eSports DFS coverage of League of Legends for DraftKings and FanDuel! I'm Billy (aka "the kid") Hoffer and I'm back with some LPL analysis. Tonight, we have a two-game slate with two matches in the LPL. As always, I am going to do my best to […]

Devonte' Graham Will Remain Sidelined Wednesday

Charlotte Hornets point/shooting guard Devonte' Graham (knee) will miss his third consecutive contest Wednesday as he continues to work through left knee discomfort. Head coach James Borrego made it sound Monday as if Graham could be facing a short-term absence as the team plans to monitor his status closely. LaMelo Ball and Terry Rozier are […]

Tyler Herro Questionable Against Raptors

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (hip) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Raptors. The 21-year-old sat out of Monday's meeting against the Thunder after sustaining a contusion to his right hip. If Herro can't go against Toronto, look for Duncan Robinson to slide into the starting lineup. Robinson had 22 points on […]

Gordon Hayward Earns Questionable Tag For Wednesday’s Game

Charlotte Hornets small/power forward Gordon Hayward (hand) has been listed as questionable to play in Wednesday's contest against Phoenix due to a right hand contusion. The ailment knocked Hayward from Monday's game, from which he did not return. Should Hayward be held out, Miles Bridges and Malik Monk would stand to see increased roles. Through […]

Goran Dragic Questionable Against Toronto

Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic (ankle) has been deemed questionable for Wednesday's outing against Toronto. The veteran has been dealing with a sprain in his left ankle, an injury that has caused him to miss his previous nine contests. With Tyler Herro (hip) also questionable, Kendrick Nunn could continue to benefit the most, making him […]

James Johnson Draws First Start Of The Year Tuesday

Dallas Mavericks power forward James Johnson will not only return to the rotation for Tuesday's game against Boston, he'll start for the first time this season. Johnson was out of the mix for the past six games, but injuries to Kristaps Porzingis (back) and Maximilian Kleber (ankle) have forced the veteran into a larger role. […]

LaMarcus Aldridge May Play Against OKC

San Antonio Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge (hip) is listed as questionable against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The veteran hasn't played since the beginning of the month after dealing with a right hip flexor issue. With the team hindered with health and safety protocols, the 35-year-old could see more minutes than he is ready for on […]

DeAndre Jordan Rejoins Starting Five Tuesday

Brooklyn Nets center DeAndre Jordan has been tabbed to start Tuesday's game against Sacramento in place of Jeff Green (shoulder). Jordan logged his third double-double of the year in his last outing, with the Kings' struggles at containing the opponents' center only enhanced by his recent success. DFS managers shouldn't expect a massive minutes jump […]

Steven Adams Upgraded To Probable

New Orleans Pelicans center Steven Adams (ankle) has been upgraded to probable ahead of Wednesday's matchup against Detroit. The veteran returned to practice on Tuesday after missing his previous two games. If Adams is cleared during pre-game warmups against the Pistons, expect Willy Hernangomez to see a decrease in fantasy value.

Harrison Barnes Returns Tuesday, Will Rejoin Starting Five

Sacramento Kings small/power forward Harrison Barnes (foot) has been given the green light to get back into action for Tuesday's contest versus the Nets, stemming his absence due to a foot sprain at three games. Barnes' return bumps Daquan Jeffries from the starting five, zapping him of much of his fantasy intrigue. After a roaring […]

Jeff Green Misses First Game Of The Season Tuesday

Brooklyn Nets power forward/center Jeff Green (shoulder) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Kings due to a shoulder contusion. The absence marks his first of the year, which makes it unclear how head coach Steve Nash may reallocate his minutes, but Nicolas Claxton and Noah Vonleh are candidates to see increased run. […]

Seth Curry Will Miss Tuesday’s Contest

Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard Seth Curry (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game versus the Raptors due to a sore left ankle. Curry has been an ironman as of late, averaging 36.1 minutes per contest over his last six appearances, with his absence paving the way for Matisse Thybulle and Isaiah Joe to see […]

Tony Snell Draws Start For Tuesday’s Contest

Atlanta Hawks shooting guard/small forward Tony Snell will make his first start of the season Tuesday against Cleveland with Cam Reddish (Achilles) sidelined. Snell has averaged just 3.8 PPG across 17 contests this year, although he tied his season high with 12 points in his most recent outing. Snell will have DFS punt play appeal […]

Ben Roethlisberger's Agent Says He'll Start In 2021

According to Ryan Tollner, the agent for quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, the Pittsburgh Steelers want the quarterback to return as their starter for the 2021 season. Tollner told ESPN beat reporter Aditi Kinkhabwala that he expects the Steelers to contact him soon in regards to restructuring his contract, which currently has over a $40 million cap […]

Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk Enters Starting Five Tuesday

Detroit Pistons shooting guard/small forward Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk will draw his first start of the year Tuesday against Orlando. Mykhailiuk has averaged 19 minutes and 6.8 points off the bench over his last five games, earning the move up the depth chart without Wayne Ellington (rest) available. Having averaged 11.2 PPG across 27 starts last season, […]

Nerlens Noel Will Start On Tuesday

New York Knicks center Nerlens Noel (ankle) will start on Tuesday against Golden State. The veteran has been dealing with soreness in his left ankle, but it's nothing that should cause him problems down the line, at least for now. With James Wiseman (wrist) and Kevon Looney (ankle) back for the Warriors, the 26-year-old will […]

Jrue Holiday Remains Sidelined For Tuesday’s Game

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Jrue Holiday will be unavailable for Tuesday's contest against Minnesota as he works his way back from the league's health and safety protocols. Holiday has been cleared for individual workouts, so it appears as if his return is on the near horizon. D.J. Augustin has hopped into the starting five in […]

Ryan Johansen Ready To Return On Tuesday

Nashville Predators center Ryan Johansen (upper body) is set to rejoin the lineup for Tuesday's visit to Detroit after coming off the Injured Reserve. The 28-year-old hasn't played since Feb. 4 when he had one assist in a 6-5 overtime victory against Florida. Johansen has four total assists for the year with no goals in […]

Kristaps Porzingis Not On The Block

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (back) will remain with the team, according to owner Mark Cuban. "We have not discussed him (Porzingis) in a trade at all," remarked Cuban when asked about a potential deal to Golden State. The 25-year-old continues to deal with tightness in his back, an injury that will keep him out […]

Scott Kazmir, Giants Reach Minor League Deal Tuesday

The San Francisco Giants and veteran left-handed pitcher Scott Kazmir have agreed to a Minor League deal with an invitation to big league camp, per ESPN's Buster Olney. The 37-year-old has not pitched since 2016, but reportedly threw up to 93 MPH in his latest bullpen session. Kazmir owns a career 4.01 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, […]

Victor Oladipo, Eric Gordon Questionable For Wednesday

Houston Rockets point/shooting guards Victor Oladipo (foot) and Eric Gordon (heel) have been deemed questionable to play in Wednesday's contest against Cleveland. Oladipo has missed the past four games, paving the way for Gordon and John Wall to see increased offensive workloads, while Jae'sean Tate has emerged as a short-term season-long stream option. Gordon has […]