Joel Embiid Cleared To Play On Monday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (back) will be available for Monday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. Embiid is dealing with minor back tightness, but it won't be enough to hold him out. The Sixers are desperate for help with so many of their players sidelined at the moment. Embiid should see all the minutes he […]

DeMar DeRozan Won't Play Against Thunder

San Antonio Spurs forward DeMar DeRozan (personal) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. This marks the second game in a row that DeRozan will be sidelined due to personal reasons. It's unclear if DeRozan will be ready for Thursday's contest, but until then Rudy Gay and LaMarcus Aldridge should […]

John Wall Sits Out Of Practice

Houston Rockets guard John Wall (head) was unable to practice on Monday. He sat out with a migraine and is listed as questionable for Tuesday's contest. This seems like a minor issue, so most likely Wall will play in this game. Otherwise, James Harden and Eric Gordon would see more chances with the ball.

Devin Vassell Questionable For Tuesday

San Antonio Spurs forward Devin Vassell (knee) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He tweaked his knee during Sunday's game, but hopefully it's nothing serious. It sounds like minor knee soreness, but the Spurs might play it safe here. Rudy Gay could see extended playing time, assuming Vassell sits. […]

Mike Hoffman Inks One-Year Deal With Blues

Free-agent left wing Mike Hoffman signed a one-year, $4 million contract with the St. Louis Blues on Monday. The 31-year-old has been skating with the team at training camp after they signed him for a professional tryout a few weeks ago. Hoffman produced 29 goals, 59 points and 214 shots in 69 games with the […]

Celtics-Bulls Called Off For Tuesday Amid COVID-19 Issues

The Boston Celtics' ongoing COVID-19 concerns have dealt the team a second consecutive postponement, this time wiping their game versus the Bulls on Tuesday from the slate. Following Jayson Tatum's positive test, the team does not have the minimum number of players (eight) available as they continue to work through the contract tracing process. Sunday's […]

Pelicans-Mavericks Postponed Monday Due To COVID-19 Issues

The contest scheduled between the New Orleans Pelicans and Dallas Mavericks that was set to take place Monday has been postponed due to the league's COVID-19 protocols surrounding the Mavericks and their ability to put enough players on the court. Dallas would not have been able to meet the requisite number of players, which currently […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for 1/11 (Premium Content)

  NBA DFS Premium Cheat Sheet for 1/11 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard   CORE PLAYS MARKED IN GREEN ABOVE   The Best of the Rest Point Guard - Chris Paul, Elfrid Payton Shooting Guard - Terrence Ross, Dakota Mathias (punt) Small Forward - Cam Reddish, Justin Holiday Power […]

Pete Carroll Wants To Run The Ball More In 2021

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said that he wants to run the ball more in 2021 in order to force defenses into looks that they can throw deep on. "I know fans don't want to hear it," Carroll said. Seattle started 5-0 this year and quarterback Russell Wilson was a front-runner for the MVP […]

Browns Should Be At Full Strength Against Chiefs

The Cleveland Browns received an "all clear" on their latest round of COVID-19 testing on Monday, according to a source informed of the situation. Cleveland was without head coach Kevin Stefanski, Pro Bowl left guard Joel Bitonio and cornerback Denzel Ward, among others, in their stunning wild-card upset over the division-rival Steelers on Sunday night. […]

Eagles Fire Doug Pederson

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson has been fired, according to a source. Pederson met with ownership again on Monday to discuss his future plans for the team and their offense in particular, but apparently the team's brass didn't like what they were hearing and were ready to move on after Pederson led the team […]

Dodgers Prefer To Keep Justin Turner At Third Base

The Los Angeles Dodgers are interested in free-agent second baseman DJ LeMahieu, but their first third base choice remains Justin Turner. The veteran third baseman is reportedly seeking a four-year deal, but the Dodgers so far prefer to bring him back for just two years. The 36-year-old hit .302/.382/.503 (139 OPS+) in the last seven […]

Reds Open To Talks For Eugenio Suarez, Others

The Cincinnati Reds are open to listening to trade offers for third baseman Eugenio Suarez, outfielder Nick Castellanos and second baseman Mike Moustakas, with Suarez generating the most interest among the trio. The Nationals talked about Suarez, but Washington won't trade top pitching prospects Jackson Rutledge or Cade Cavalli, making a deal unlikely. If Suarez […]

DJ LeMahieu Engaging With Other Teams

Free-agent second baseman DJ LeMahieu, a two-time batting champion and the New York Yankees best player the last two years, has become dismayed by the slow-play tactics of the Yankees, according to a source close to his family. LeMahieu expects a deal at least on par with J.D. Martinez's five years and $110 million, and […]

Francisco Lindor Open To Contract Extension

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor, who is eligible for free agency after the 2021 season, said that he's open to discussing a long-term contract extension with his new team. If the 27-year-old does work out an extension with owner Steve Cohen, president Sandy Alderson and general manager Jared Porter, it would likely come before […]

Dolphins Sign Jordan Scarlett To Futures Deal

The Miami Dolphins signed running back Jordan Scarlett to a futures deal on Monday, according to his agent. Scarlett played his college ball at the University of Florida, so he'll be returning home after also attending high school in Florida. The 24-year-old was a fifth-round draft pick of the Carolina Panthers in 2019, but he […]

Ronald Jones II's Status Up In The Air For Divisional Round

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians said that he doesn't know if running back Ronald Jones II (quadriceps) will be able to play on Sunday in the Divisional Round against the New Orleans Saints. Arians said that Jones was fine last Thursday and Friday but was a little sore. The running back didn't feel […]

Jack Conklin Day-To-Day

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said that right tackle Jack Conklin (hamstring), offensive guard Michael Dunn (calf) and cornerback Robert Jackson (hamstring) are all day-to-day following the team's upset win over the division-rival Steelers in the wild-card round on Sunday night. Conklin went into the game against Pittsburgh with a questionable tag due to […]

Buccaneers Defense Getting Devin White Back

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers activated linebacker Devin White and defensive tackle Steve McLendon from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Monday. They are both expected to play in the Divisional Round against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. White and McLendon have missed the last two games. Getting White back is huge, as the second-year linebacker has […]

Dan Quinn A Top Candidate To Run Cowboys Defense

Former Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn spent Saturday interviewing for the Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator job, according to a source. Quinn is on a flight on Monday to meet the Dallas brass in person and is a top candidate for the defensive coordinator position. A deal could come as soon as Monday, according to […]

Marco Rossi Out Indefinitely With Upper-Body Injury

Minnesota Wild center Marco Rossi is out indefinitely with an upper-body injury, according to head coach Dean Evason. It is unclear how the ninth-overall pick from the 2020 draft sustained the injury, but it will keep him sidelined for the foreseeable future. The team was hoping Rossi would compete for a roster spot during training […]

Cooper Kupp Has Bursitis In Knee

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said that wide receiver Cooper Kupp (knee) has bursitis in his knee, but "the hope is to have him ready to go" for the Divisional Round against the Green Bay Packers. Kupp hauled in four of his nine targets for 78 yards in the 30-20 win over Seattle, […]

EPL Betting Picks for Matchweek 18: English Premier League

The opening weekend of 2021 saw a mixed bag for us with one winner, one loser and one postponement. Everton looked pretty toothless despite being the better side against West Ham before succumbing to a late sucker punch to lose. Brighton and Wolves then played out an entertaining 3-3 draw, a game we predicted to […]

Alex Tuch Listed As Day-To-Day

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Alex Tuch (undisclosed) is considered day-to-day, according to head coach Peter DeBoer. They do not expect the ailment to be anything long term for the 24-year-old, although it is unclear whether he can suit up for the team's season opener on Jan. 14. Tuch had a modest regular season, but […]

Aaron Donald Expected To Play Against Packers

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said that he doesn't expect defensive lineman Aaron Donald's (ribs) injury to "affect his game status for this week." Donald was injured while taking Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson down on a tackle late in the wild-card win on Saturday. The All-Pro pass-rusher made several trips to the […]

John Wolford Day-To-Day With Stinger

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said that quarterback John Wolford (neck) is day-to-day with a stinger. Wolford started the wild-card game against the Seahawks but was knocked out in the first quarter and sent to a local hospital. The good news is that he turned out OK, although he could miss some practice […]

Mika Zibanejad Fully Returns To Practice

New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad (undisclosed) returned to practice on Sunday. After some initial doubt, the 27-year-old looks primed to play in the team's season opener on Jan. 14. Zibanejad put up phenomenal numbers last season with 41 goals, 34 assists, 27 power-play points, and 208 shots in 57 games. His shooting percentage will […]

LPL DFS Picks for 1/12: DraftKings & FanDuel League of Legends Daily Fantasy

Fresh off a lovely little takedown, I'm back in business and looking to do it again. Today's slate promises to be a Chalk fest with both favorites having massive betting lines in their favor. TES and FPX are also among everyone's favorite fantasy plays, so it will be difficult to find ways to get different, […]

Fantasy Basketball Deep League Targets: Week 4

The deeper a fantasy league, the harder it is to hit a winner with your last few picks. It is also harder to find decent help from the waiver wire if your late-round picks don't do you justice. If you picked up a few stinkers, don't lose hope just yet. I will try to help […]

Fantasy Basketball Category Streamers - Week 4

Here we go again. This past week we have seen four teams with positive or inconclusive COVID-19 tests, leading to quite a few key players quarantine. We even saw the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics game postponed Sunday (even though the Denver Nuggets vs. Philadelphia 76ers game on Saturday should have also been postponed). Streaming […]