No Timetable For Jaren Jackson Jr., Justise Winslow

Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins said on Thursday that the team has no update on when forwards Jaren Jackson Jr. (knee) or Justise Winslow (hip) will return to the team. Not having a set date for the return of the pair isn't great for fantasy managers, but a return for Jackson in the near […]

Titans Defense To Be Run By Shane Bowen

The Tennessee Titans announced on Friday that they will promote outside linebackers coach Shane Bowen to defensive coordinator. The Titans also announced that they promoted Luke Steckel to tight ends coach, Ryan Crow to outside linebackers coach and Matt Edwards to assistant special teams coach. The Titans also hired Kenechi Udeze as assistant defensive line […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/29/21): NBA DFS Lineups

As teams around the league attempt to either develop methods for slowing down Bradley Beal (35.4 PPG) or acquiring him, we embark on a 10-game slate Friday that is full of both early-season rematches and inter-conference showdowns.  On one end of the spectrum, we have the defensive struggle that should be the Cavaliers and Knicks […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (1/29/21): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

We've got a ten-game slate for Friday. The Heat is the only team playing the second leg of a back-to-back. The Nets have the widest spread at 9 points. There are three games with an O/U of at least 230 points: ATL @ WAS (234), MIL @ NO (230), and BKN @ OKC (232). There […]

Canucks Top Senators, Backed by Three Points From Brock Boeser

Vancouver Canucks forward Brock Boeser registered two goals and an assist Thursday night as the Canucks won their second game in as many nights over the Senators. Boeser was held off the scoresheet in the first half of the back-to-back but more than made up for it by helping stake Vancouver to a 3-goal lead […]

Thomas Chabot Leads Ottawa In Loss To Vancouver

Ottawa Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot scored Ottawa's lone goal in a 4-1 loss to Vancouver. Chabot's goal, his second on the season, was an unassisted tally and the only shot Ottawa could slip by Vancouver's Braden Holtby despite throwing 37 shots on net. Chabot may not be making waves with his point total, four points […]

Maxx Crosby Played Through Multiple Injuries

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (hand, shoulder) led the team in sacks in each of his first two seasons with 17 in 2019 and 2020 combined. But he said that he played this last season (all 16 games) with a labrum tear in his shoulder and a metal plate in his hand. Crosby […]

Mac Jones Meets With Patriots, Saints, Texans

Alabama quarterback Mac Jones met with the New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints and Houston Texans during his rounds of Senior Bowl interviews this week. The 6-foot-3, 217-pound quarterback has been the most impressive of the six QBs at the Senior Bowl, according to an area scout for an AFC team. Jones is projected to […]

Lovie Smith To Become Texans Defensive Coordinator

The Houston Texans are hiring Lovie Smith as their new defensive coordinator on Friday. Smith spent the last five years at the University of Illinois, but he was fired after finishing with a record of 17-39. He was the head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers when he was last in the NFL, going 8-24 […]

Matt Moore Signs With Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies signed free-agent starting pitcher Matt Moore to a major league deal on Friday, according to sources. MLB Network's Jon Heyman reports the deal is for one year and $3 million. The left-hander should compete for a spot in the team's starting rotation in 2021 after he went 6-3 with a 2.65 ERA […]

NBA DFS Prop Picks for Friday (1/29/21) - Monkey Knife Fight

With a 10-game slate Friday, only the Clippers are playing on the second night a back-to-back. Missed games continue to be the theme of these nightly contests, and the Clippers victorious starting lineup last night consisted of Nic Batum, Reggie Jackson, Luke Kennard, Terrance Mann, and Serge Ibaka. This is likely to be the starting […]

Cardinals Discussing Blockbuster For Nolan Arenado

The St. Louis Cardinals are talking to the Colorado Rockies about a possible Nolan Arenado trade, but there's no word on if anything is close yet. The Atlanta Braves have also checked in on Arenado, but they are probably a long shot. Colorado wants a big haul back but don't want to eat much of […]

Carter Hart Makes 33 Saves To Defeat Devils

Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Carter Hart stopped 33 of 34 shots on goal in Thursday's 3-1 victory against the Devils. The 22-year-old allowed an early goal as Devils defenseman Damon Severson found the back of the net in the first period, but Hart locked in and looked sharp the rest of the way as he earned […]

Willie Gay Jr. Won't Play In Super Bowl

Kansas City Chiefs rookie linebacker Willie Gay Jr. (knee) will not play in Super Bowl LV after undergoing surgery to fix a torn meniscus in his knee, according to a source informed of the situation. Gay will be on a four-month recovery timetable but should be ready in time for the start of the 2021 […]

Titans To Promote Todd Downing To Offensive Coordinator

The Tennessee Titans are expected to promote tight ends coach Todd Downing to offensive coordinator, according to a source. The last time the Titans made an internal promotion of a tight ends coach, it was former offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, who is now the head coach of the Atlanta Falcons. Downing was also the offensive […]

Alexis Lafreniere Scores Game-Winning Goal Against Sabres

New York Rangers left wing Alexis Lafreniere scored his first career NHL goal in Thursday's 3-2 overtime victory against the Sabres. Lafreniere failed to record a point through the first six games of the season, but the 19-year-old found a perfect time to record his first-career point in the NHL as he buried the OT […]

Philipp Grubauer Blanks Sharks on Thursday

Colorado Avalanche goalie Philipp Grubauer recorded his second shutout of the season by defeating the struggling San Jose Sharks 3-0 on Thursday night. The German netminder fended off 21 San Jose shots on goal. Grubauer is having an excellent season with a record of 5-2, a goals-against average of 1.86, and a save percentage of .928. […]

Christian Dvorak Scores Two Times on Thursday

Arizona Coyotes forward Christian Dvorak netted his second and third goals of the season in a 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday. He only had two shots towards Ducks netminder John Gibson, but they both resulted in him lighting the lamp. Dvorak is tied with Conor Garland for the team's lead in points […]

Tyler Toffoli Keeps Point Streak Alive on Thursday

Montreal Canadiens left wing Tyler Toffoli tallied his sixth goal of the season in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Calgary Flames. The goal extended his point streak to five games. Toffoli has been off to a brilliant start for the Habs, as the winger has six goals and three assists through seven games. The former […]

Jordan Greenway Adds Another Assist Thursday Night

Minnesota Wild forward Jordan Greenway recorded his sixth assist of the season on Thursday. Greenway helped Minnesota defeat the Los Angeles Kings 5-3. Greenway's helper was the secondary assist on a Joel Eriksson Ek's goal in the third period. The Canton, New York native now has a goal and six assists through eight Wild games. […]

Conor Sheary Strikes Twice On Thursday

Washington Capitals left wing Conor Sheary scored his first two goals with the team in a 6-3 win over the New York Islanders. Going into Thursday's contest, Sheary had recorded just one point through five games. Before posting two goals in the contest, Sheary had just two shots on goal all season. The Capitals had […]

Fantasy Basketball Sell Highs - NBA Players To Trade Away

Host Kev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) discusses three NBA players that he views as fantasy basketball sell-high candidates. These players are performing at an unusually high level through the first six weeks of the NBA season - consider trading them away as overvalued fantasy basketball assets. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get […]

Farmers Insurance Open - Showdown Round 3 (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. I am excited to announce that I will be providing a premium spreadsheet that can be accessed through the link below. Here you will find updated stats for the particular tournament - all sortable and weighable when you make a copy of your […]

Carter Verhaeghe Scores Fourth Goal Of The Season

Florida Panthers forward Carter Verhaeghe bagged his fourth goal of the year in Thursday's 3-2 shootout loss against Columbus. Eetu Luostarinen grabbed the other goal in Florida's first loss of the season. Verhaeghe had only 13 career points in 52 prior to the season so he hasn't had any fantasy value, but the 25-year-old is […]

Mikko Koivu Continues Fine Start In Columbus

Columbus Blue Jackets center Mikko Koivu started the scoring in Thursday's 3-2 shootout win over Florida, netting his first goal for the team and making it two points in two games. The former Minnesota captain started off his career in Columbus with an assist in Tuesday's loss to the Cats. Max Domi scored a power-play […]

Petr Mrazek Posts Second Shutout Of The Season

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Petr Mrazek battled his way to his second shutout of the season on Thursday, stopping 32 shots in a 1-0 win over Tampa Bay. Martin Necas scored the only goal in overtime with Jordan Staal and Dougie Hamilton grabbing the assists. Mrazek is off to an unbelievable start to the season, as […]

LeBron James Goes Cold In Second Half Versus Pistons

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James started off a perfect 7-for-7 from the field against the Pistons on Thursday, and with Anthony Davis (quadriceps) out, he was set for a monster night, but he ended up getting only two points in the second half and had a disappointing 22-point performance. LeBron finished with 8-for-19 shooting […]

Mason Plumlee Extends Double-Double Streak

Detroit Pistons center Mason Plumlee notched his third straight double-double in Thursday's win over the Lakers, collecting 17 points on a near-perfect 7-for-8 shooting while adding 10 rebounds. He went 3-for-3 at the line and added a pair of assists and one block in 27 minutes of action. Plumlee has had plenty of games with […]

Blake Griffin Sinks Five Treys, Has 23 Points

Detroit Pistons power forward Blake Griffin was in a groove on Thursday against the Lakers, scoring a game-high 23 points on 5-for-10 three-point shooting. He finished 8-for-16 overall from the field and made both of his attempts at the line. Griffin added six assists and three rebounds with zero turnovers in 35 minutes. The veteran […]

Cubs Reach A Deal With Joc Pederson

The Chicago Cubs have reached an agreement with free-agent outfielder Joc Pederson. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic was the first to report the agreement between the lefty slugger and his new club. Pederson is likely to slide into Kyle Schwarber's former role in left field. The slugger struggled in 2020 with just seven home runs, […]