JaVale McGee Picks Up Player Option

Los Angeles Lakers center JaVale McGee has decided to accept his $4.2 million player option for next season. He started 68 games during the regular season, but was kept on the bench for most of the postseason. McGee is expected to have a similar role on the Lakers this season, but that depends on who […]

Ersan Ilyasova Waived By Bucks

Milwaukee Bucks forward Ersan IIyasova has been waived by the organization. He was traded to the Sacramento Kings earlier this week, but that deal didn't go as planned. Bogan Bogdanovic decided to opt into free agency, so IIyasova returned to Milwaukee. The Bucks have cut the veteran forward instead of attempting to unload his $7 […]

Austin Rivers Opts Out Of Deal

Houston Rockets guard Austin Rivers has decided to opt out of his contract for next season. He'll become an unrestricted free agent, which might not be a great idea on his part. Rivers wasn't impressive during his 68 games in Houston last season, so there probably won't be a big market for him. Possibly, Rivers […]

Tim Hardaway Jr. Sticking With Mavs

Dallas Mavericks forward Tim Hardaway Jr. has decided to accept his $19 million player option for next season. This was a pretty easy decision for him since he wasn't going to land that kind of deal on the open market. He put together a surprisingly strong season with the Mavericks last season. Although, he'll have […]

Gordon Hayward Becomes Unrestricted Free Agent

Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward has decided to opt out of his $34 million player option for next season. The 30-year-old forward is walking away from quite a lot of money, but he should get a solid offer in free agency. The Atlanta Hawks, New York Knicks, and Indiana Pacers have already reportedly shown interest […]

Avery Bradley Expected To Test Free Agency

Los Angeles Lakers guard Avery Bradley has reportedly declined his $5 million player option for next season. It's unclear why he did this, but he probably won't get a higher offer elsewhere. Possibly, Bradley is looking for a longer deal or more playing time on a different organization. He can be a solid role player […]

JaMychal Green Declines Player Option

Los Angeles Clippers forward JaMychal Green has declined his $5 million player option for next season. This seems like an odd move by Green who probably won't get much more money in free agency. Possibly, he made this decision, so he could find a place where he'll get more playing time. Green should be able […]

Jennifer Maia Can Earn The Win Of A Lifetime Saturday

Jennifer Maia (18-6-1) is faced with a tough uphill battle in Saturday's co-main event as she takes on the division's champion, Valentina Shevchenko. Maia could earn the upset of upsets if she is able to get past the three-time defending champion. Maia is an active striker, landing 4.08 significant strikes per minute with a landing […]

Thon Maker Doesn't Receive Qualifying Offer

Detroit Pistons center Thon Maker was not extended a qualifying offer by the organization. The former 10th overall selection during the 2016 NBA Draft has been unable to live up to expectations. He wasn't able to make much of an impact during his 60 games in Detroit last season. The Pistons have decided to move […]

Valentina Shevchenko Looks To Shine In Co-Main Event

Valentina Shevchenko (19-3) takes to the co-main event role on Saturday, where she will defend her UFC flyweight title for the fourth time. Since dropping a razor-close split decision to Amanda Nunez in 2017, Shevchenko has won all five bouts since then. She is also a dangerous finisher, with 13 of her 19 wins coming […]

Juan Hernangomez Gets Qualifying Offer

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Juan Hernangomez was extended the qualifying offer by the organization. He played well during his short time with the Wolves last season. Sadly, it was only a 14 game sample size and the team was without Karl-Anthony Towns during most of those contests. The Wolves will be able to match any offer […]

Suns Decline Team Option On Cheick Diallo

Phoenix Suns center Cheick Diallo had his team option for the 2020-2021 season declined by the organization. The 24-year-old center played in 47 games with Phoenix last season. He was mainly used as emergency depth, so declining his option is probably for the best. Diallo will hopefully find himself a better situation elsewhere, but he […]

Tim Means Could Have A Big Showing Saturday

Tim Means (30-12-1) has split his two 2020 bouts thus far and will look to break .500 with a victory on Saturday's main card. In what looks to be a standup battle until the end, Means averages 4.92 significant strikes per minute with a landing rate of 46.51%. If his numbers are indicative of how […]

Mike Perry's Bout Has Fight-Of-The-Night Potential

Mike Perry (14-6) takes to the cage for the second time in 2020 on Saturday as he battles Tim Means in search of his second win in as many bouts. Perry is coming off of a unanimous-decision victory over Mickey Gall. Perry will definitely try to keep this a striking battle, where he averages 4.36 […]

C.J. Henderson Lands On Injured Reserve

Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback C.J. Henderson (groin) was placed on Injured Reserve on Thursday, a significant loss to the team's secondary. After not practicing Thursday, Jacksonville quickly made the move to shift Henderson to the IR. In his place, expect D.J. Hayden, who is coming off of the IR in his own right, to see a […]

Jordan Akins, Darren Fells Not Recommended Options

Houston Texans tight end Jordan Akins and tight end Darren Fells are both unappealing options against the Patriots in Week 11. Both players are playing below 70 percent of the snaps and haven't seen more than four targets in their last two contests. To make matters worse, backup Pharaoh Brown was the tight end who […]

The King's Week 11 Fantasy Football Lineup Rankings (Premium Content)

Welcome back, RotoBallers!  Below you will find my Week 11 fantasy football lineup rankings. The ranks are available in PPR, Half PPR and Standard formats. They will be updated as needed, so make sure to check back for the latest versions. Skill Position analysis is primarily based on the PPR ranks. The rankings are powered by […]

Randall Cobb Shouldn't Be Trusted Against Patriots

Houston Texans wide receiver Randall Cobb has a tough matchup on tap against the Patriots Defense in Week 11. Cobb has seen at least five targets in five contests this year, though he could be hard-pressed to reach that number against New England. Their defense has surrendered the second-fewest targets per game to wideouts. Teammates […]

Mark Ingram II Absent From Thursday’s Practice

Baltimore Ravens running back Mark Ingram II (non-injury related) did not practice Thursday, adding a wrinkle to his status for Sunday's contest against Tennessee. Ingram has battled injuries throughout 2020, but this appears to be a separate issue that should gain clarity throughout the week. Baltimore's backfield relied upon a three-headed by-committee division of labor […]

Brandin Cooks In The WR3 Range For Week 11

Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks is coming off a quiet performance last week against the Browns. Despite this, the former Ram is averaging 9.4 targets per game over his last five contests, which puts him squarely in the WR2 conversation most weeks. However, this week's matchup is not like most weeks, as the Patriots […]

Joe Mixon Still Absent From Practice, Week 11 Status In Doubt

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (foot) has been one of the most watched practice participants of 2020 over the past handful of weeks, yet Thursday provided little by way of progress in his return from a foot injury. Mixon has been listed as a "DNP" both Wednesday and Thursday, leading to the belief that […]

C.J. Ham Lands On COVID-19 Reserve List

Minnesota Vikings fullback C.J. Ham has been placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list, although that does not necessarily mean that Ham has tested positive for the virus. Having touched the ball just five times this season, Ham has essentially no fantasy intrigue, but sharing a backfield room with Dalvin Cook potentially could throw Sunday's plans versus Dallas […]

Myles Garrett Misses Practice Thursday, Hopeful To Play Sunday

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (illness) missed practice both Wednesday and Thursday, throwing his availability for Sunday's game against Philadelphia into flux. But the organization expects Garrett to return in at least a limited capacity on Friday, which would begin to trend him in the right direction for taking the field. The Browns Defense […]

Cardinals Defense Loses Corey Peters, Jordan Phillips To Injury

The Arizona Cardinals placed defensive lineman Corey Peters (knee) and Jordan Phillips (hamstring) on Injured Reserve on Thursday, thereby officially ruling the duo out for their Week 11 matchup against Seattle. Domata Peko was brought in to help serve as depth on the defensive front, but with both players having logged a pair of sacks […]

Jaguars Defense Gets D.J. Hayden Back For Week 11

Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback D.J. Hayden (hamstring) will be activated off of Injured Reserve to take the field for Sunday's game versus Pittsburgh. Hayden has started just one of the four games that he has appeared in this season for the Jaguars, having accrued 13 total tackles and one pass defensed in that span. Even with […]

Tyler Lockett Gets Green Light To Suit Up Thursday

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (knee) may not have been able to practice heading into Thursday's contest versus Arizona, but he has been given the thumbs up to take the field. Lockett had the defining performance of his career versus the Cardinals earlier this season when he hauled in 15 receptions for 200 yards […]

Chris Carson, Travis Homer Ruled Out For Thursday’s Contest

Seattle Seahawks running backs Chris Carson (foot) and Travis Homer (knee, thumb) have both officially been ruled inactive for Thursday's game against the Cardinals, paving the way for the duo of Carlos Hyde and DeeJay Dallas to handle the backfield load. Carson's absence will now stretch into a fourth week, as he will have ample […]

Tee Higgins Held Out Of Practice Thursday Due To Illness

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (illness) was kept out of practice Thursday, making his status for Sunday's game versus Washington unclear. Higgins has emerged as a favorite target of fellow rookie, Joe Burrow, since Week 1, having thrust his name into Offensive Rookie of the Year conversation with 40 receptions for 603 yards and […]

Clyde Edwards-Helaire Misses Thursday’s Practice With Illness

Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (illness) was held out of practice Thursday, thereby throwing his status for Sunday's game versus the Raiders into flux. Since Edwards-Helaire's breakout game in Week 6 against Buffalo, he has seen a sharp downturn in production as Kansas City has both focused more heavily in the passing game, […]

Sammy Watkins Limited During Thursday’s Practice

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins (calf) popped up on the team's injury report again Thursday as a limited practice participant, this time due to a calf ailment. Watkins has been out of the mix since Week 5 due to a recurrent hamstring injury and was trending toward being cleared to play Sunday versus […]