Sam Fuld Promoted To General Manager

Philadelphia Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski announced on Tuesday that the team promoted Sam Fuld to general manager. Former GM Matt Klentak was reassigned in October. The 39-year-old Fuld has been in the team's front office since 2017, joining them initially as the major league player information coordinator. He was the director of […]

Norman Powell Draws Questionable Tag For Wednesday’s Game

Toronto Raptors shooting guard/small forward Norman Powell is questionable to play in Wednesday's contest versus the Pelicans because he is set to undergo further COVID-19 testing before tip-off. Fantasy managers can prepare for this to be a continuous cycle for most of the regular season, with little knowledge able to be gleaned as to Powell's status […]

Clint Capela Unlikely To Play In Wednesday’s Season Opener

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (Achilles) is listed as doubtful to play Wednesday versus the Bulls as he continues to battle Achilles soreness. The Hawks are set to be fraughtfully thin at the center spot if Capela cannot play with Onyeka Okongwu (foot) listed as out, leaving Bruno Fernando to draw a likely start at […]

Ronald Jones II Doubtful For Week 16

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones II (finger) remains on the Reserve/COVID-19 list, and head coach Bruce Arians said that Jones is doubtful for Week 16 against the Lions on Saturday. Jones also had surgery to put a pin in his broken finger last week, so he could be out in Week 17 as well. […]

Kevin Love Will Miss Wednesday’s Season Opener

Cleveland Cavaliers power forward Kevin Love (Achilles, calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's season opener against Charlotte. Love has been banged up during the preseason, with Larry Nance Jr. and Cedi Osman as the likely favorites to enter the starting five in his place. With Love not around to help clean up the glass, […]

C.J. Beathard To Start Against Cardinals

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that quarterback C.J. Beathard will start under center in Week 16 against the division-rival Cardinals. Nick Mullens (elbow) will be out with an elbow injury that could require Tommy John surgery. With Jimmy Garoppolo (ankle), who remains on Injured Reserve, unlikely to play again this season, the […]

Rajon Rondo, Kris Dunn Ruled Out For Wednesday’s Game

Atlanta Hawks point guards Rajon Rondo (personal) and Kris Dunn (knee) have been listed as out for Wednesday's contest against Chicago, leaving Trae Young to likely receive a lion's share of the minutes at the point guard spot. The defensive-minded duo of Rondo and Dunn were added in the off-season as both PG depth and […]

49ers Adding Josh Rosen To Active Roster

The San Francisco 49ers are signing quarterback Josh Rosen to their active roster off the Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice squad on Tuesday. The 49ers are unsure if Jimmy Garoppolo (ankle), who is on Injured Reserve, will play again this season. Nick Mullens (elbow) needs surgery for a sprained right elbow and will miss the rest […]

Chicago Lists Patrick Williams As Probable Starter Wednesday

Chicago Bulls small/power forward Patrick Williams took first-team reps during Tuesday's practice and has since been listed as a starter among the team's game notes for Wednesday's contest versus Atlanta. Williams was selected with the fourth overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft and has quickly ascended the depth chart due to his impressive athleticism. […]

Spencer Dinwiddie Starts Tuesday; Caris Levert Leads Bench Unit

Brooklyn Nets point/shooting guard Spencer Dinwiddie will start at the two-guard spot for Tuesday's season opener versus Golden State with Caris Levert set to come off the bench. The move stays in line with how head coach Steve Nash had been deploying his group during the preseason, but is a pivot away from years past […]

Russell Westbrook Faces No Minutes Cap Wednesday

Washington Wizards point guard Russell Westbrook will be a full-go for Wednesday's game versus Philadelphia and will not face a minutes ceiling. Westbrook isn't scheduled to play in back-to-backs to begin the year, which is set to cloud his season-long fantasy appeal as soon as the first weekend. But for Opening Night, Westbrook will be […]

James Wiseman Draws Start In First NBA Game Tuesday

Golden State Warriors center James Wiseman will be tabbed as the team's starting center Tuesday against Brooklyn despite not having logged a minute of preseason action. The plan calls for Wiseman to play in spurts of minutes in the frontcourt, so it's unlikely that he receives a massive minutes allotment, but that shouldn't limit his […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (12/22/20): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

In many ways, it feels as if the Lakers just wrapped up their 2020 NBA Finals victory over the Heat days ago. For other teams -- namely teams playing meaningful games somewhere outside the bubble -- it’s felt like eons. Now, we’re back. The ‘20-21 NBA season kicks off Tuesday with a splendid two-game tilt, […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (12/22/20): NBA DFS Lineups

Happy Opening Night, RotoBallers! It feels like yesterday that we watched LeBron James and Anthony Davis hoist the NBA title in Disney World. That's also because it was only 63 days ago. As DFS players, we will have to be on our toes every night until every tip-off this season with late injury news or […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for December 22nd

The NBA is back in our lives and so is the daily grind of NBA DFS! Welcome back to our premium cheat sheet for the 2020-2021 season, where you'll find our experts' favorite plays for every slate and sample lineups, too! Since we only have two games on opening night, I'll be going game-by-game and […]

Thunder Dan's 2020-2021 NBA DFS Strategy Guide

Hello there, RotoBallers, and welcome to my personal NBA DFS strategy guide for both FanDuel and DraftKings. While it has only been a few months since the NBA playoffs wrapped up, there is still a lot of excitement and anticipation for the beginning of the 2020 NBA season. If your reading this article, then you […]

Chargers Not Planning To Shut Joey Bosa Down

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn said that the team doesn't intend to shut defensive end Joey Bosa (concussion) down for the rest of the season after he suffered another concussion in last Thursday's overtime win over the division-rival Raiders. Offensive tackle Bryan Bulaga (concussion) and linebacker Denzel Perryman (back) are also expected to […]

Jimmy Garoppolo's Practice Window Opened

The San Francisco 49ers opened the 21-day window for quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (ankle) to practice. He's been on Injured Reserve since Nov. 5 but could be activated from IR in order to play in Week 16 against the Cardinals on Saturday, especially since Nick Mullens (elbow) needs right elbow surgery. Garoppolo has been out since […]

Nick Mullens Likely Needs Surgery

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens (elbow) suffered a right elbow injury in the Week 15 loss to the Cowboys that will likely require surgery, according to a source. That means that Mullens is unlikely to play again the rest of the season. You likely weren't looking Mullens' way anyway for fantasy championship matchups after […]

Rui Hachimura Sidelined At Least Three Weeks

Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura (eyes) will not be able to suit up for the season opener. In fact, Hachimura is going to be sidelined at least three weeks with conjunctivitis in both eyes. It's a shame to hear that since Hachimura was expected to have a big role in Washington. Deni Avdija and Troy […]

Austin Rivers Remains Out Of Practice

New York Knicks guard Austin Rivers (groin) is still unable to suit up for practice. It sounds unlikely that Rivers is able to suit up for the season opener on Wednesday. That means, Alec Burks (personal) is in line for more playing time. He recently returned to the team after the birth of his child. […]

Raheem Mostert's Season Likely Over

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert's (ankle) season is likely over after he suffered another high-ankle sprain in the Week 15 loss to the Cowboys, according to a source. Mostert ran the ball 14 times for 68 yards against Dallas but was unable to find the end zone. Jeff Wilson Jr. totaled 60 yards […]

Tristan Thompson's Status Up In The Air

Boston Celtics center Tristan Thompson (hamstring) was able to get through his second straight practice on Monday. However, his status for the season opener on Wednesday is still up in the air. Head coach Brad Stevens mentioned that Thompson will have a minutes limit upon returning to the rotation. That is great news for the […]

Nerlens Noel Returns To Practice

New York Knicks center Nerlens Noel (knee) was able to return to practice on Monday. He missed the final two preseason games, but head coach Tom Thibodeau downplayed the injury. It's unclear at the moment if Noel or Mitchell Robinson is going to start at center. Regardless, it sounds like both players are going to […]

Mets Looking Into Tomoyuki Sugano

The New York Mets are looking into Japanese pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano. "Watch the Mets on this. I think they have as good a chance as anyone," an outside executive said. Sugano is a long-time ace of the Yomiuri Giants and has twice won Japan's equivalent of MLB's Cy Young. Some evaluators see him as a […]

Gordon Hayward Will Play In Season Opener

Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward (finger) will suit up for the season opener on Wednesday. Hayward was able to get through a full practice on Monday and Tuesday. It doesn't sound like his finger is fully healed, but Hayward will be able to play through the issue. Fantasy managers should feel confident that this finger […]

White Sox Expected To Sign Yoelqui Cespedes

The Chicago White Sox are expected to sign Cuban outfielder Yoelqui Cespedes, the No. 1 international prospect and the younger half-brother of Yoenis Cespedes, for a bonus around $2 million, according to industry sources. The 23-year-old will likely sign on Jan. 15, the first day of the international signing period. He's considered a five-tool player […]

Eric Gordon Will Come Off The Bench

Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon will come off the bench with the second unit to begin the season. Gordon mentioned that he is fine with it as long as there is consistency with his role on the team. Danuel House was named the starting small forward, but coming off the bench might actually help Gordon. […]

Buccaneers Activate Donovan Smith From COVID-19 List

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers activated left tackle Donovan Smith from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday. Smith was placed on the list last Friday and missed the Week 15 win over the Falcons. The 27-year-old will be back for the team's Week 16 game against the Lions on Saturday, which is good news for quarterback Tom […]

Eric Kendricks' Status Up In The Air The Rest Of The Way

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer said that he's not sure if linebacker Eric Kendricks (calf) will play in Week 16 against the Saints on Christmas Day on Friday or for the rest of the regular season. Kendricks has missed the last three games and doesn't appear close to a return for the Vikings Defense. […]