Jusuf Nurkic Will Miss Tuesday’s Contest

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game versus the Clippers, allowing Enes Kanter to enter the starting lineup in his place. Nurkic, who has returned to start each of the team's five previous contests, has been dealing with swelling in his knee, although the team has not ruled […]

Max Scherzer Gives Up Four Solo Bombs Tuesday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer allowed four home runs in his season debut against the Atlanta Braves Tuesday. Fortunately for him, they were all solo shots and the only damage he allowed. Overall, he gave up four runs on five hits in six innings for a no-decision. On the plus side, he struck out […]

Ozzie Albies Remains Hitless On Tuesday

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies continued his early season struggles on Tuesday, as he finished 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in the loss to Washington. Albies has now opened the year 0-for-16 with three strikeouts through his first four games — a stark contrast to his solid Spring Training in which he slashed .262/.354/.500 with […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Will Miss Tuesday’s Contest

Milwaukee Bucks power forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Warriors due to a sore left knee. Antetokounmpo had earned a probable designation coming into the day, but it appears that Milwaukee will be supremely cautious with the two-time reigning MVP, choosing not to play him during a nationally […]

Trea Turner Homers In Win Tuesday

Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in a 6-5 victory over the Braves on Tuesday. It's been a long wait for Turner and the Nationals to start their season, but it was a good start to 2021 for Turner after he slashed .170/.316/.213 in 18 games during Spring Training. […]

Victor Robles Leads Off, Walks Twice Tuesday

Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles served as the team's leadoff hitter for their season opener, a 6-5 walk-off win against the Braves. He singled, walked twice, and scored twice in five plate appearances. If he puts together that kind of performance regularly, he could be the team's leadoff hitter even after presumed regulars Josh Bell […]

Montrezl Harrell Gets Ejected From Tuesday’s Contest

Los Angeles Lakers power forward/center Montrezl Harrell was tossed from Tuesday's game versus Toronto after getting involved in a scuffle between teammate Dennis Schroder and forward OG Anunoby. Harrell initially came to the defense of Schroder, who was dumped to the ground by Anunoby while the two attempted to hold one another up; Harrell's shove […]

Tommy La Stella Scratched From Lineup Tuesday Night

San Francisco Giants second baseman Tommy La Stella (back) was a late scratch from Tuesday's lineup, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. La Stella was scratched due to upper back tightness, and Wilmer Flores will get the start at second now and bat third against Yu Darvish and the Padres.

Patrick Beverley Returns Tuesday, Faces Minutes Limit

Los Angeles Clippers point guard Patrick Beverley (knee) has been given the green light to return for Tuesday's contest versus Portland, although he'll be on a minutes limit. Beverley has not suited up since March 11 due to right knee soreness, with his return likely removing much of the fantasy shine from Rajon Rondo and […]

Byron Buxton Belts Third Homer Of Season

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in a 4-3 loss to Detroit. Buxton entered the game in the bottom of the fifth inning as a defensive replacement for Brent Rooker- and proceeded to continue his torrid start to the season. It's a great sign for fantasy managers, as the […]

J.D. Davis Is Day-To-Day With Left Hand Contusion

New York Mets third baseman J.D. Davis (hand) is day-to-day with a left hand contusion after being hit by a pitch on Tuesday night, according to Justin Toscano of The Record. Davis exited Tuesday's game in the second inning after being hit by a pitch on the hand, and X-rays of his hand came back […]

OG Anunoby Receives First-Quarter Ejection Tuesday

Toronto Raptors small/power forward OG Anunoby was tossed from Tuesday's game versus the Lakers after a scuffle with Dennis Schroder and Montrezl Harrell. Anunoby was fouled by Schroder on a shot attempt, but he proceeded to scoop the guard off of the ground and dump him to the court in an effort to prevent himself […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. To Land On Injured List With Shoulder Injury

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (shoulder) will be placed on the 10-day injured list with left shoulder subluxation, according to Dennis Lin of The Athletic. In an update provided by Padres general manager A.J. Preller, Tatis was examined on Tuesday, and while he has some slight labral tearing that is consistent with a […]

Jamal Murray Will Miss Tuesday’s Contest

Denver Nuggets point/shooting guard Jamal Murray (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game versus the Pistons due to a sore right knee. Murray's absence will mark just his third of the year and first since Feb. 6, paving the way for Facundo Campazzo and Monte Morris to handle PG duties, elevating both of their […]

DraftKings EuroLeague DFS Lineup Picks for 4/8/21 - Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

The last round of the EuroLeague season is upon us and two playoff spots are still up for grabs. Two teams with winning records will miss the playoffs. For Real Madrid, it's simple. If they win, they're in. All they have to do is beat the number 5 team to make that happen. Baskonia and […]

Tim Anderson Participates In Running Drills Tuesday

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (hamstring) participated in running drills during pregame workouts on Tuesday, according to Scott Merkin of MLB.com. Manager Tony La Russa said that Anderson is progressing well, but he is not sure of a timetable for his return aside from being confident Anderson will not play on Wednesday either. Anderson […]

Nelson Cruz Goes Yard For Second Straight Game

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz went 3-for-5 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Tigers. Cruz mashed a home run for the second consecutive game- and each of his three hits left the bat at an exit velocity of 105 MPH or greater. The 40-year-old slugger is off to a […]

Kyle Lewis Progressing Well With Baseball Activities

Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis (knee) worked in the batting cages on Monday and came out of it feeling "very positive," according to Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. Continuing to work his way back from a bone bruise in his knee suffered during Spring Training, Kramer says that Lewis will do plyometrics on Tuesday, including some […]

Ben McLemore Joins Lakers For Stretch Run

Swingman Ben McLemore has found a new home for the remainder of the 2020-21 season, becoming the latest free-agent target to join the Los Angeles Lakers. Having reinvented himself as a long-range marksman during his two years with the Rockets, McLemore gets to join an L.A. second unit that could use his offensive thump due […]

J.D. Davis Exits Tuesday's Game After Hit By Pitch

New York Mets third baseman J.D. Davis (hand) left Tuesday's game after being hit by a pitch on his left hand, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Davis was hit by a Chase Anderson fastball in the top of the second inning, and he quickly left the game with team trainers. There is no word […]

Bradley Beal, Rui Hachimura Questionable For Wednesday

Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal (hip) and small/power forward Rui Hachimura (shoulder) have both picked up questionable designations ahead of Wednesday's contest versus Orlando. Beal, the league's leading scorer at 31.3 PPG, is battling a hip contusion and has missed each of the team's five previous games. Hachimura, who has scored in double figures […]

Mackenzie Dern Looking For Fourth Win In A Row Saturday

2020 was a great year for Mackenzie Dern (10-1), who went 3-0 on the year, with two submissions in the first round. Known for her top-level ground game, Dern has won six of her 10 career victories by submission. In December of last year, Dern won her last bout via unanimous decision against another tough […]

Kevin Durant On Track To Return For Wednesday’s Game

Brooklyn Nets small/power forward Kevin Durant (hamstring) is anticipated to get back into the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Pelicans, marking his first game action since Feb. 13 due to a strained hamstring. Durant's return coincides with the loss of James Harden (hamstring), which stands to give the former MVP elevated fantasy intrigue, even […]

Nina Ansaroff Making Long-Awaited Return

Returning to the Octagon after nearly a two-year absence, Nina Ansaroff (10-6) will look for her first win since December of 2018 this Saturday. Prior to her loss in 2019, Ansaroff was on a four-fight winning streak, when she earned wins against big names like Claudia Gadelha and Angela Hill. DraftKings sees the Strina as […]

Antonio Cabello, Josh Stowers Acquired By Texas

The Texas Rangers acquired outfield prospects Antonio Cabello and Josh Stowers in Tuesday's Rougned Odor trade with the New York Yankees. Neither player is a top prospect but both have a little bit of intrigue. Cabello, a former catcher, has been playing center field but is perhaps better suited to a corner position in the […]

J.A. Happ Surrenders One Run In Twins Debut

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher J.A. Happ had a so-so outing in his debut in Tuesday's loss to the Tigers. Happ pitched four innings, allowing one run on three hits while walking three and striking out four. The veteran southpaw had some issues finding the strike zone, as evidenced by his 55 strikes compared to 34 […]

Brandon Clarke Will Miss Tuesday’s Game

Memphis Grizzlies power forward/center Brandon Clarke (calf) has been ruled out for Tuesday's contest against the Heat, marking his second absence in his last four games. Clarke has reclaimed a bench role as of late and has seen his scoring average dip by nearly four points per contest in that span. Xavier Tillman should slot […]

Daniel Rodriguez Looking To Earn His First Win Of 2021

Daniel Rodriguez (13-2) will look to rebound after his first UFC loss. Rodriguez came on the scene hot, winning three in a row to open up his UFC career. The 34-year-old southpaw is a very active striker with an average landing rate of 7.68 significant strikes per minute. Eleven of Rodriguez's 13 wins have come […]

Evan Fournier Set To Miss At Least One Week

Boston Celtics shooting guard/small forward Evan Fournier has re-entered the league's health and safety protocols, ruling him out not only for Tuesday's game versus Philadelphia, but for at least the remainder of the week, per head coach Brad Stevens. Fournier's 2020-21 season has been torpedoed by injuries and other assorted maladies, limiting him to 30 […]

Mike Perry Will Look To Open The Card With A Win

Looking to get his first win since June of last year, Mike Perry (14-7) opens up the main card of the UFC on ABC 2 against Daniel Rodriguez on Saturday. Both fighters are coming off of losses. Known for his aggressive style, Perry lands 4.35 significant strikes per minute. Throughout his professional career, 11 of […]