Luka Doncic Returns To Lineup After One-Game Absence

Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic (quad) has been given the green light to take the floor for Monday's game versus the Rockets, ending his absence at just one contest. Dallas appears to have played it safe with their MVP candidate by sitting him Sunday on the first leg of a back-to-back, a contest in […]

Michael Porter Jr. Ruled Out Tuesday

Denver Nuggets small/power forward Michael Porter Jr. will miss Tuesday's game versus Minnesota as he continues to work through the league's COVID-19 protocols. Will Barton has stepped into a starting role without Porter in the mix, but his absence has also funneled additional shots in the direction of Jamal Murray, who dropped 36 points on the […]

Danuel House Jr. Will Miss Monday’s Game With Back Injury

Houston Rockets small forward Danuel House Jr. (back) will be unavailable to suit up Monday against the Mavericks due to a back ailment. House had started each of Houston's first four contests, with his absence paving the way for Eric Gordon to rejoin the first unit and see increased DFS intrigue. Traditionally known for his […]

Avery Bradley Cleared To Play In Monday’s Contest

Miami Heat shooting guard Avery Bradley (illness) has received the thumbs up to play in Monday's game versus the Thunder while battling a stomach illness. Bradley has been lethal from the field through his first four contest, knocking down 57.1 percent of his shots, including 47.6 percent from long range, with an average of 2.5 […]

Alec Burks, Dennis Smith Jr. Headline Monday’s Inactives

The New York Knicks will once again be without shooting guard Alec Burks (ankle) and point guard Dennis Smith Jr. (quad) for Monday's game against the Hawks. Burks and Smith lead a group that also includes Frank Ntilikina (knee), Obi Toppin (calf), and Omari Spellman (knee) on the sidelines. Without Burks, expect Reggie Bullock and […]

Evan Fournier, James Ennis Will Miss Monday’s Game

Orlando Magic shooting guard Evan Fournier (back) and small forward James Ennis (hamstring) have been deemed unavailable to suit up for Monday's contest against the Cavaliers. With the duo once again absent from the starting five, Michael Carter-Williams and Dwayne Bacon will remain among the group, although their fantasy intrigue is capped by their respective […]

Darius Garland, Isaac Okoro Sidelined For Monday’s Game

Cleveland Cavaliers point/shooting guard Darius Garland (shoulder) and small forward Isaac Okoro (foot) have been ruled out for Monday's contest versus the Magic. Garland's absence will be his first of the year, allowing Damyean Dotson to enter the starting five in his place. Collin Sexton figures to take on an even larger offensive workload without […]

Kevin Durant Will Quarantine, Miss At Least One Week

Brooklyn Nets power forward Kevin Durant has been ruled out for Tuesday's contest versus the Jazz due to the league's COVID-19 protocols. Exposure to a positive COVID-19 test will knock Durant to the sidelines for the next seven days, in which the Nets are scheduled to play four contests. Jeff Green and Taurean Prince can be […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/4/21): NBA DFS Lineups

The NBA schedule has nine games on the slate for Monday. Did you know that none of them have an implied point total of 225 or more? You’ll have an adequate number of players to choose from, but here are three tips on how to attack it. First of all, it’s important to look at […]

Marcus Smart Ruled Out For Monday’s Contest

Boston Celtics point/shooting guard Marcus Smart (thumb) will miss Monday's game versus the Raptors due to a sprained right thumb. With Jeff Teague (ankle) also sidelined, Payton Pritchard is in line to see a considerable workload, with Jaylen Brown also likely to see extended ball-handling opportunities, giving both added DFS upside. Smart has gotten off […]

Nelson Agholor Catches 57-Yard Pass

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Nelson Agholor caught just one pass for 57 yards in the finale against the Broncos. While Agholor did not have a great final game, he had a solid first season with the Raiders. He played well in most of the last seven games and had the most yards among receivers […]

Michael Pittman Jr. Has Two Catches In Finale

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. had just two catches for 28 yards in the last game of the season against the Jaguars. Pittman finished the season with a little over 500 receiving yards and just one touchdown. He certainly showed encouraging signs of being a productive receiver in the future but is not […]

Phil Hughes Retires

Phil Hughes officially announced his retirement from baseball more than two years after throwing his last pitch. The 34-year-old right-hander announced on Twitter on Sunday what's been "fairly apparent ... these last couple years." Hughes won the World Series with the Yankees in 2009 and went 88-79 with a 4.52 ERA in 211 career starts […]

Kyler Murray Won't Require Surgery

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (ankle) will not need surgery on the ankle injury that he suffered in the Week 17 loss to the Rams, but he is still feeling sore, according to head coach Kliff Kingsbury. Murray had to leave the regular season finale on Sunday in the first quarter and finished 8-for-11 for […]

Joe Thornton Starting Camp In Top-Six Role

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Joe Thornton started training camp alongside Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner. The 41-year-old skated alongside the duo during both days of practice, suggesting he will start the season on their line. Thornton only recorded 31 points in 70 games for the Sharks last season, but in a far lesser role. He […]

Josh Jacobs Booked On Allegations Of DUI

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs was booked on allegations of driving under the influence on Monday morning following a single-car collision, according to the Las Vegas Police Department. Jacobs intends to plead not guilty if he's charged with DUI. The second-year running back has been released from custody and has a court appearance […]

Chandler Stephenson Practicing On Top Line

Vegas Golden Knights center Chandler Stephenson was skating between Mark Stone and Max Pacioretty during Monday's scrimmage. The 26-year-old had a career year during the 2019-20 season, tallying 11 goals and 26 points in 65 games. If Stephenson sticks alongside the talented duo, he will grossly outperform his current ADP. However, sophomore center Cody Glass […]

Alshon Jeffery, Malik Jackson Restructure Contracts

The Philadelphia Eagles restructured the contracts of wide receiver Alshon Jeffery and defensive tackle Malik Jackson on Monday, according to sources. The moves will give the team some salary cap relief in 2021 and will force them to make decisions on the players before next spring. Jeffery was a healthy scratch in the Week 17 […]

Obi Melifonwu Signing With 49ers Defense

Free-agent safety Obi Melifonwu, who was the Raiders second-round pick in 2017, is signing with the San Francisco 49ers on Monday, according to his representative Sean Stellato. Melifonwu has played in just seven games (one start) with the Raiders and Patriots in 2017 and 2018 and hasn't played an NFL snap since. The 26-year-old has […]

Kasperi Kapanen Likely To Miss Season Opener

Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Kasperi Kapanen is expected to miss the team's season opener against the Philadelphia Flyers because of immigration issues. He remains in Finland, and will need to quarantine for seven days once he arrives in the United States. The 24-year-old is likely to start the season on the top line with Sidney […]

Chiefs Defense Loses Deandre Baker For Playoffs

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Deandre Baker (leg), who broke his femur in gruesome fashion in the Week 17 loss to the Chargers, had successful surgery on Monday, according to head coach Andy Reid. Baker played in just two games all season and got some run on Sunday in a meaningless game with the Chiefs having […]

Alvin Kamara, Michael Thomas Could Return Against Bears

The New Orleans Saints are optimistic that both running back Alvin Kamara and wide receiver Michael Thomas (ankle) will be available for the wild-card game against the Bears on Sunday. Kamara tested positive for COVID-19 last week, and it will be a full 10 days before their first-round playoff game against Chicago, so Kamara, Latavius […]

Jared Goff Not Ruled Out For Wild-Card Round

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (thumb) isn't being ruled out for the wild-card playoff game against the Seattle Seahawks this weekend, but it's expected to be a challenge for Goff to play. He was able to throw on Sunday, but it'll be difficult for him to get out there just 12 days after having […]

FFPC Playoff Challenge - Winning Lineup Strategies

The Fantasy Football Players Championship a.k.a. FFPC has long been an industry leader among competitive high-stakes sites for season-long fantasy football. If you are looking for playoff action in the same vein, look no further. Once again, they are offering the FFPC Playoff Challenge and the FootballGuys Playoff Challenge with big prizes up for grabs. As always, if there […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (1/4/21): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Happy Monday, everyone! As we all head back to work today, we can take solace in the fact that we have nine NBA games on the slate for tonight as the NBA shifts to center stage and Monday Night Football is officially over. As always, there are a handful of injuries to monitor but we […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for 1/4 (Premium Content)

  NBA DFS Premium Cheat Sheet for 1/4 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard   CORE PLAYS MARKED IN GREEN ABOVE   Best of the Rest Point Guard - Markelle Fultz, Elfrid Payton Shooting Guard - Fred Vanvleet, Collin Sexton, Josh Richardson Small Forward - Tyler Herro, De'Andre Hunter Power […]

Pat Connaughton Will Miss First Game Of Season Monday

Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard/small forward Pat Connaughton (groin) has been ruled out for Monday's contest versus the Pistons, which will mark his first absence of the year. Connaughton has served as a consistent bench contributor for Milwaukee, averaging 6.3 points per game while shooting 50 percent from deep. His absence is likely to funnel additional […]

Avery Bradley Questionable To Suit Up Monday

Miami Heat shooting guard Avery Bradley (illness) remains questionable to play in Monday's contest versus the Thunder as he battles a stomach illness. Bradley has gotten off to a hot start offensively to begin the year, shooting 57.1 percent overall en route to averaging 14.3 points through his first four contests. His absence from the […]

Blake Griffin, Josh Jackson Ruled Out For Monday’s Game

Detroit Pistons power forward Blake Griffin and small forward Josh Jackson (ankle) have both been deemed unavailable to play in Monday's contest against the Bucks. Griffin's absence comes on the second leg of a back-to-back, with Sekou Doumbouya expected to see a sizable increase in role without Griffin on the floor. Jackson's absence comes on the […]

Aleksej Pokusevski Ruled Out For Monday’s Contest

Oklahoma City Thunder power forward Aleksej Pokusevski (concussion) will be unavailable for Monday's game versus Miami as he enters the league's concussion protocol. The Thunder nabbed Pokusevski with the 17th overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, and while his size (6'11") and age (19) bode well for his development, he has struggled mightily from […]