Jimmy Butler Drops Season-High 33 Points

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler came up in the clutch for his team in their 124-116 win over the Jazz. Butler sliced to the rim with under a minute left in the game and got his floater to roll into the bucket for two of his season-high 33, effectively sealing the win. The 31-year-old added […]

Thaddeus Young Records Double-Double In 22 Minutes

Chicago Bulls forward Thaddeus Young notched his second double-double of the season in a losing effort to the Suns on Friday. Young scored 13 points with 10 rebounds and five assists while committing no turnovers. The 32-year-old has often been an unheralded player for much of his career, though in many ways, this has been […]

Deandre Ayton Scores 22 Points With Full Line

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton took a season-high 17 shots en route to a 22-point night in Friday's 106-97 win over Chicago. Ayton rounded out his productive line with seven rebounds, three blocks, an assist, and a steal in 33 minutes. The 22-year-old came alive defensively in the fourth quarter, where he recorded all three […]

Chris Paul Hands Out 15 Assists In Win Over Bulls

Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul showed off his playmaking skills once again in Friday's win over the Bulls. Paul scored 14 points with 15 assists- matching his second-highest total of the season- along with six rebounds and three steals in 35 minutes. The recently named All-Star has amazingly had at least one steal in 26 […]

Call of Duty DFS Lineup Picks (2/27/21) - DraftKings Daily Fantasy

Hello there eSports DFS enthusiasts, and welcome back to RotoBaller's coverage of Call of Duty DFS contests for DraftKings! That did not go quite as planned, after a great day yesterday, today was not as much. After I touted heavily on the Toronto side they decided they didn't want to play the last search and Destroy […]

Manny Machado Had Laser Eye Surgery In Offseason

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado underwent laser eye surgery in the offseason because he said his vision felt slightly off during night games in recent seasons. In the shortened 2020 season, Machado hit .304/.370/.580 with 16 home runs to finish third in National League MVP voting. The right-handed slugger was on pace to […]

DraftKings CBB DFS Lineup Picks for 2/27/21 - Daily Fantasy College Basketball Advice

We begin the weekend with a nice ten-game early college basketball slate on DraftKings. We've got a couple of SEC track meets, a couple of Big Ten(14) slogs, a couple of Big 12(10) showdowns including Bedlam, with some ACC and Big East sprinkled in. The difference is this weekend we have some injuries to deal […]

Jerami Grant Returns On Friday Night

Detroit Pistons forward Jerami Grant will play on Friday night against Sacramento. The 26-year-old was held out of Wednesday's contest against New Orleans to rest but is ready to go in a favorable matchup against the Kings. He should be considered a must-start in all fantasy formats and a viable option in DFS contests.

Jeff Green Questionable Against Dallas

Brooklyn Nets forward/center Jeff Green (shoulder) is considered questionable heading into Saturday's matchup against Dallas. The veteran has been dealing with a contusion, an ailment that has caused him to miss the team's previous two outings. With Kevin Durant (hamstring) out until after the All-Star break, Bruce Brown may continue to see some additional run […]

Elfrid Payton Doubtful Against Pacers

New York Knicks guard Elfrid Payton (hamstring) is unlikely to play on Saturday against the Indiana Pacers. Payton has been dealing with soreness in his right hamstring, an injury that forced him to miss Thursday's meeting with the Kings. If he does sit, look for Derrick Rose to likely draw another start, with the veteran […]

Malik Beasley To Miss His Next 12 Games

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Malik Beasley will miss the team's next 12 contests due to a suspension. The 24-year-old recently pled guilty to a felony stemming from an October incident where he waved a gun at a family parked near his residence. He will also serve 120 days in jail, which will occur upon completion of the […]

Carlos Estevez Affected By Hand Injury Last Year

Colorado Rockies reliever Carlos Estevez told reporters on Friday that the comebacker he took off his hand in mid-August really impacted the command of his pitches, especially his slider. The loss of command led to Estevez's poor finish down the stretch in 2020. The right-hander registered a 3.37 ERA and allowed just one home run […]

Tobias Harris Ruled Out On Saturday Night

Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's meeting with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The veteran suffered a right knee contusion during Thursday's matchup against the Dallas Mavericks. While the MRI came back with positive results, the injury may keep him on the shelf for more than one game. In his […]

Taurean Prince Out Against Philly

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Taurean Prince (personal) will not play on Saturday against the 76ers. The 26-year-old just returned from a four-game absence a few nights ago against the Houston Rockets but will once again miss another one. Dean Wade may be the likely candidate to slide back into the starting lineup, with the former Kansas […]

Cody Zeller Ruled Out Against Warriors

Charlotte Hornets center Cody Zeller (hip) will not play Friday against the Golden State Warriors. Zeller's minutes were trending down before leaving Wednesday's game with a hip contusion and was doubtful coming into this contest. P.J. Washington and Bismack Biyombo will likely see a big boost in minutes with Washington being the more attractive option […]

Dennis Schroder Set To Return Friday

Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder will return to the starting lineup Friday night against the Portland Trail Blazers. Schroder has been away from the team due to the league's COVID-19 health and safety protocols, but he has been cleared and will slide back into his starting role. Schroder had a great game before missing four […]

Joc Pederson Looks Forward To Everyday Job

Chicago Cubs outfielder Joc Pederson is looking forward to having an everyday role with his new club this upcoming season. Pederson spoke on Friday and mentioned how he turned down multi-year offers from other organizations, but settled with the Cubs due to their vacant spot in left field with Kyle Schwarber being non-tendered and eventually […]

WGC Concession - 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 […]

Javier Baez Looks To Prove Himself

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez struggled this past season and is looking to prove himself in 2021. The talented shortstop mentioned how last season was tough without fans in the stands and his inability to watch his at-bats with in-game video. Baez also felt rushed during the season and had issues with making adjustments throughout […]

Bam Adebayo Will Start Friday

Miami Heat forward/center Bam Adebayo (knee) is active and starting Friday against the Utah Jazz. Adebayo is dealing with knee soreness and was questionable to play, but will start and have a tall task against Rudy Gobert and the top-seeded Jazz. If Adebayo is limited, Precious Achiuwa and Kelly Olynyk would likely see more minutes. […]

Jonas Valanciunas Starting Friday

Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas (thigh) will play and start Friday against the Los Angeles Clippers. Valanciunas was a game-time decision while dealing with a sore thigh, but he will play in the back-to-back set against the Clippers. It's possible Valanciunas may be limited considering they just played Thursday, but he should still be safe […]

Otto Porter Out Beyond All-Star Break

Chicago Bulls forward Otto Porter (back) will not play until after the All-Star break, according to head coach Billy Donovan. The veteran has progressed in the right direction since missing time due to back spasms. The 27-year-old is averaging 11.6 points and 6.3 boards across 23.2 minutes during the 2021 campaign. Fantasy managers in deeper […]

Cal Raleigh Could Contribute This Year

The Seattle Mariners catching position is expected to be a 55/45 split between Tom Murphy and Luis Torrens in 2021, but should either hit the injured list at any point this year, Cal Raleigh will be the player called up to fill in. The switch-hitting Raleigh has flashed impressive power potential, and expectations are that […]

Dario Saric Out With Ankle Sprain

Phoenix Suns forward/center Dario Saric (ankle) will not play Friday against the Chicago Bulls. Saric has now had injuries to both ankles over the past couple weeks, but was questionable to play Friday so this should be a short-term injury. With Saric out, Cameron Johnson, Jae Crowder and Frank Kaminsky should all see more run. […]

Texans Release Nick Martin Friday

The Houston Texans released center Nick Martin on Friday. Martin carried an $8.75 million salary cap hit for the 2021 season. With the release of Martin and running back Duke Johnson, the Texans are around the $20 million mark after the moves, with the salary cap projected near the stated floor of $180 million, per […]

Tyrese Haliburton Could Miss Multiple Games

Sacramento Kings guard Tyrese Haliburton (calf) has been ruled out Friday against the Detroit Pistons and will be re-evaluated when the team returns to Sacramento. It was reported Haliburton started feeling soreness in his left calf during their loss to the New York Knicks on Thursday. Given the nature of calf injuries and how easy […]

Cam Reddish Downgraded To Out Against Thunder

Atlanta Hawks guard/forward Cam Reddish (Achilles) will not play Friday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. This will make the third straight absence for Reddish with Achilles soreness, an ailment which caused him to miss games earlier in the season as well. Achilles injuries can be serious so the Hawks will likely exercise cautious without rushing […]

Hamidou Diallo Out Friday Against Hawks

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Hamidou Diallo (groin) will miss Friday's contest against the Atlanta Hawks. Diallo suffered a groin injury on Wednesday and did not return so he may be in for a multi-game absence. This is unfortunate given how well Diallo was playing, but with his injury the Thunder have called up Ty Jerome […]

Miguel Cabrera In Range Of 3,000 Hits, 500 Home Runs

Detroit Tigers designated hitter Miguel Cabrera has a few monumental milestones within reach this year. He will the 2021 MLB season with 487 career home runs and 2,866 career hits. If he stays healthy, it's very likely he'll reach both 500 home runs and 3,000 hits this season. Cabrera, who turns 38 in mid-April has […]

DeMar DeRozan Might Play Against Pelicans

San Antonio Spurs guard/forward DeMar DeRozan (personal) is questionable to play Saturday against the New Orleans Pelicans. DeRozan has been away from the team due to a family emergency, but he could play on Saturday after a one-game absence due to game postponements. If DeRozan is able to play, Luka Samanic or Lonnie Walker IV […]