Rajon Rondo, Reggie Jackson Questionable For Friday

Los Angeles Clippers point guards Rajon Rondo (groin) and Reggie Jackson (eye) have both picked up questionable tags for Friday's contest versus the Rockets. If either is able to suit up, point guard minutes will be up for grabs with Patrick Beverley (hand) on the sidelines. Rondo has averaged just 15.7 minutes per contest in […]

Otto Porter Jr. Plans To Finish Season With Magic

Orlando Magic small/power forward Otto Porter Jr. has reportedly not sought a buyout for the final month-plus of the 2020-21 season, making it likely that he finishes the year with the team. Porter has come off of the bench in all three games that he has appeared for Orlando, averaging just 8.0 PPG while shooting […]

Khris Middleton, Brook Lopez Out Friday

Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard/small forward Khris Middleton (knee) and center Brook Lopez (back) have been ruled out for Friday's game against Charlotte. Milwaukee will be massively short-handed, as the duo are joining Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee, ankle), Jrue Holiday (knee), Donte Divincenzo (hip) and P.J. Tucker (calf) on the sidelines. All healthy Bucks will be in […]

Gary Harris Faces Short-Term Minutes Restriction

Orlando Magic shooting guard/small forward Gary Harris (groin) will be eased back into action after making his team debut Friday. Magic head coach Steve Clifford said that Harris will see a minutes cap in his first few contests back, as the centerpiece of the return for Aaron Gordon has not played since Feb. 17 and […]

Brandon Clarke Will Suit Up For Friday’s Game

Memphis Grizzlies power forward/center Brandon Clarke (calf) has been given the green light to get back into action Friday against the Knicks. Clarke missed the team's two previous outings due to a left calf ailment, but he will reclaim his second unit role, with fantasy managers hopeful that he also finds some of his early-season […]

Lonzo Ball Will Miss Friday’s Contest

New Orleans Pelicans point guard Lonzo Ball (hip) has been ruled out for Friday's game versus Philadelphia as he continues to battle a right hip flexor. Ball missed seven contests at the conclusion of March/start of April, before returning to start in each of the last three games. Without Ball or Nickeil Alexander-Walker (ankle) in […]

Brandon Ingram, Kira Lewis Jr. Will Suit Up Friday

New Orleans Pelicans small/power forward Brandon Ingram (toe) and point/shooting guard Kira Lewis Jr. (calf) have both been given the thumbs up to get back into action Friday against Philadelphia. Ingram has missed the past five outings due to toe irritation, while Lewis has been out for three contests. Averaging the same scoring total as […]

Corey Knebel Earns Save On Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Corey Knebel was chosen by manager Dave Roberts to close out the team's 1-0 win over the Washington Nationals on Friday. Knebel delivered by striking out the side on 10 pitches. Kenley Jansen has been the longtime closer for the Dodgers, but he blew a save on Wednesday and there […]

Josh Palacios To Make MLB Debut Friday Night

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Josh Palacios has been called up from Triple-A and is slated to make his MLB debut on Friday night against Andrew Heaney and the Los Angeles Angels. He is hitting ninth and playing right field in the game. Palacios was called up after Teoscar Hernandez was placed on the injured list […]

Domantas Sabonis, Malcolm Brogdon Will Return Friday

Indiana Pacers power forward/center Domantas Sabonis (ankle) and point guard Malcolm Brogdon (hip) have both been cleared to suit up and start for Friday's game against Orlando. Sabonis had missed the previous three contests due to a sprained ankle, while Brogdon was out for four games with hip soreness. Sabonis' return is likely to bump […]

Mitch Moreland Absent From Lineup On Friday

Oakland Athletics first baseman Mitch Moreland is getting the day off on Friday as the team faces Lance McCullers Jr. and the Houston Astros. Matt Olson is manning first base while Seth Brown is serving as designated hitter. Moreland is off to a slow start to the year. He's gone 4-for-24 with no extra-base hits. […]

Logan Couture A Game-Time Call For Friday

San Jose Sharks center Logan Couture is a game-time decision for Friday's battle with the Kings. The Sharks captain got hurt in Tuesday's 5-1 loss to Anaheim by blocking a shot. He looks probable for Friday's action, with Sharks head coach Bob Boughner saying that he thinks Couture will play, so it seems like fantasy […]

Clint Capela, Danilo Gallinari Will Suit Up For Friday’s Game

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (Achilles) and small/power forward Danilo Gallinari (ankle) have both been given the green light to take the floor for Friday's outing against Chicago. Capela, the league's leading rebounder at 14.2 per game, will have missed just one game due to a sore Achilles before reclaiming his spot in the starting […]

Sodiq Yusuff Looking To Break Into Top 10

With a huge chance in Saturday's co-main event to put his stamp on the division, Sodiq Yusuff (11-1) can go 5-for-5 with a victory. Currently ranked 11th in the featherweight division, a win over the 10th-ranked Arnold Allen would bolster his standing in the division. With the ability to end the fight with his dynamic […]

Trent Grisham Activated From Injured List

The San Diego Padres have activated Trent Grisham (hamstring) from the injured list. He is leading off and playing center field in Friday's game against Kohei Arihara and the Texas Rangers. Grisham suffered a hamstring strain in mid-March and has been out ever since. In his absence, Jake Cronenworth has been the team's primary leadoff […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (4/9/21): NBA DFS Lineups

It's another solid slate in the NBA with nine games going on, but we know that load management shenanigans will plague this long before lock. At least we already know that John Wall is scheduled to rest and Myles Turner is out. Lonzo may join his brother as inactive, and the Pacers are still mum […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (4/9/21): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

We've got a nine-game slate for Friday. CHI, LAC, and MIL are playing the second leg of a back-to-back. There is one game at 7:00 pm ET (IND @ ORL), two games at 7:30 pm (MIN @ BOS and MEM @ NY), two games at 8:00 pm (PHI @ NO and CHI @ ATL), two […]

Josh Okogie Receives Green Light To Play Friday

Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard/small forward Josh Okogie (personal) will rejoin the mix for Friday's contest against the Celtics. Okogie missed just one game due to personal reasons, having started the last two outings that he has appeared in. More valuable in actual basketball than fantasy, Okogie has averaged just 4.7 points across 39 contests. Shooting […]

Kaapo Kahkonen Makes Second Start In 10 Games

Minnesota Wild goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen will make his 18th start of the season in Friday's road outing against the Blues. The 24-year-old featured heavily at the start of the season with Cam Talbot out of commission, but this will now be only his second start in 10 games. Kahkonen last featured in a 4-2 loss […]

Riley Smith To Make First MLB Start On Saturday

The Arizona Diamondbacks have announced that Riley Smith will start Saturday's home game against the Cincinnati Reds. He is taking Caleb Smith's spot in the rotation as Caleb Smith has been moved to the bullpen. Riley Smith made his 2021 season debut last Saturday, working in relief of Caleb Smith. Riley pitched five innings in […]

Arnold Allen Looking To Remain Undefeated

With a huge opportunity to win his eighth straight UFC bout, Arnold Allen (16-1) will headline the co-main-event spot on Saturday. It's been 15 months since his last bout, when he earned a unanimous decision over Nik Lentz in January of last year. With a strong ability to finish the fight no matter where the […]

Mike Hoffman Likely Sitting Out Again On Friday

St. Louis Blues winger Mike Hoffman is expected to be a healthy scratch again for Friday's meeting with Minnesota. He was dropped for Wednesday's 3-1 win over Vegas and was just an extra at Friday's morning skate. Defenseman Robert Bortuzzo will also remain in the press box. Hoffman hasn't done too badly with 21 points […]

Jaylen Nowell Ruled Out For Third Straight Game

Minnesota Timberwolves point/shooting guard Jaylen Nowell (shin) will miss Friday's contest against Boston due to a bone bruise on his shin. Nowell's absence marks his third game in a row in street clothes, with head coach Kevin Finch optimistic that Nowell could return to action during the team's upcoming back-to-back Sunday/Monday. When healthy, Nowell has […]

Ryan Borucki Placed On Injured List

The Toronto Blue Jays have placed pitcher Ryan Borucki on the injured list due to side effects from the COVID-19 vaccine. Borucki has made four appearances out of the bullpen this year. He's pitched 3 1/3 innings and allowed one hit, one walk and two runs (one earned) while striking out three. The team also […]

Teoscar Hernandez Exposed To COVID-19, Placed On Injured List

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez has been placed on the injured list. He was reportedly exposed to a case of COVID-19 while he was away from the team. He is now following league protocols as follow-up testing is being pursued. The Blue Jays made multiple moves on Friday. Outfielder Josh Palacios was called up […]

Gorgui Dieng Will Miss Friday’s Contest

San Antonio Spurs center Gorgui Dieng (shoulder) has been ruled out for Friday's game versus Denver, missing the second leg of a back-to-back. Dieng has been used sparingly since his acquisition by San Antonio, who has utilized Jakob Poeltl in an increased capacity as the season has worn on. When given minutes, Dieng has proven […]

Nico Hischier Won't Play On Friday But Is Close To Return

New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier (sinus) won't play on Friday against Pittsburgh but is close to returning to action after dealing with a sinus fracture. Devils head coach Lindy Ruff has noted that he wants Hischier to practice at least one more time before inserting him back into the lineup. The top pick of […]

Tyler Chatwood Headed To Injured List

The Toronto Blue Jays have placed pitcher Tyler Chatwood (triceps) on the 10-day injured list due to inflammation in his triceps. Chatwood has been active out of the bullpen for the team so far this year. He's made three appearances already, pitching 2 2/3 innings and allowing four hits, one walk and no runs while […]

Paul George, Patrick Beverley Will Be Sidelined Friday

Los Angeles Clippers shooting guard/small forward Paul George (rest) and point guard Patrick Beverley (hand) have been ruled out for Friday's game versus Houston, the second leg of a back-to-back. The absence of the aforementioned duo, along with Serge Ibaka (back), paves the way for Kawhi Leonard to be the primary offensive focus. Terance Mann […]

Kole Calhoun Activated From Injured List, Starting On Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Kole Calhoun (knee) has been activated from the injured list. He will make his season debut against Tyler Mahle and the Cincinnati Reds on Friday, hitting second in the order and playing right field. Calhoun had a solid first year with the Diamondbacks in 2020, slashing .226/.338/.526 with 16 home runs and […]