Kelly Olynyk Receives Green Light To Play Tuesday

Miami Heat power forward/center Kelly Olynyk (groin) has been given the green light to suit up for Tuesday's game versus Philadelphia, giving the team the requisite eight players needed for the contest to take place. With multiple players out due to injury or the league's COVID-19 protocols, Olynyk should see as big of a workload […]

Meyers Leonard Will Miss Tuesday's Game

Miami Heat power forward/center Meyers Leonard (shoulder) has been ruled out for Tuesday's contest versus Philadelphia due to a left shoulder injury. His absence, along with the Heat's extensive injury report due to the league's COVID-19 protocols, means that Miami will be immensely short-handed in the front court. Kelly Olynyk, Andre Iguodala, Chris Silva and Precious […]

LPL & LCK DFS Picks for 1/13: DraftKings & FanDuel League of Legends Daily Fantasy

Our first "big" four-game slate is upon us, and I couldn't be more excited, especially after last night's fiesta. TES what the actual, but imagine how tilted you are if you fired up an RW stack only to not cash thanks to how poorly game one played out. Onward and Upward, as they say, we're […]

Fantasy Basketball Injury Updates for Week 4

The NBA season is still relatively new, but COVID-induced postponements are starting to take over and some teams are currently dealing with thin rosters due to players needing to follow COVID protocols. Thus, this column will feature players who are out because of COVID or because of COVID-related protocols going forward in addition to injuries. […]

Alex Colome Won't Return To White Sox

Free-agent relief pitcher Alex Colome won't be returning to the Chicago White Sox after they signed reliever Liam Hendriks to a three-year deal on Monday night. The San Diego Padres, Philadelphia Phillies, Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins appear to be those in the mix to add Colome, who is coming off two excellent seasons […]

Andrew Benintendi Deal Could Happen Soon

The Boston Red Sox could trade outfielder Andrew Benintendi soon, but it won't be to the Miami Marlins, according to an industry source. Other teams that have checked in on Benintendi include the Texas Rangers, Houston Astros and Oakland Athletics. The Pittsburgh Pirates could also be a fit. He's entering the back half of a […]

Mutual Interest Between Mets, DJ LeMahieu

There is mutual interest between the New York Mets and free-agent second baseman DJ LeMahieu and the Mets do have salary shedding deals that they could make if they really want to pull off another big signing, but it remains a tricky fit. Following the blockbuster acquisition of shortstop Francisco Lindor and starting pitcher Carlos […]

Bogdan Bogdanovic Could Miss Multiple Weeks

Atlanta Hawks forward Bogdan Bogdanovic (knee) is going to be sidelined several weeks, according to general manager Travis Schlenk. It doesn't sound like the organization has given an exact timetable, but Bogdanovic will miss some time. Fantasy managers should stash him in an Injured Reserve spot until the Hawks reveal a firm timetable. Kevin Huerter […]

Kyrie Irving Could Miss A Week Of Action

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (personal) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game and is unlikely to play the rest of the week. The NBA is currently investigating videos of Irving in violation of the league's COVID-19 protocols. It sounds like he won't be back on the court until the league makes their decision. In […]

Derrick Rose Returns To Practice

Detroit Pistons guard Derrick Rose (knee) was able to go through portions of practice on Tuesday. Despite that, Rose remains listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Detroit would be forced to lean on Delon Wright for a majority of the point guard minutes, assuming Rose sits. Frank Jackson and Saben Lee […]

Joel Embiid Listed As Probable

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (back) is listed as probable for Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. He is dealing with minor back tightness, but was able to play 23 minutes during Monday's contest. There is a good chance Embiid plays here, but fantasy managers should still check back later for another update. The Sixers […]

Ben Simmons Expected To Play Versus Bucks

Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons (knee) is listed as probable for Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. He sat out of Monday's game, but it sounds like that was a precautionary move by the organization. Head coach Doc Rivers has downplayed the severity of this knee issue, so fantasy managers should expect Simmons to return […]

Collin Sexton, Darius Garland Remain Out

Cleveland Cavaliers guards Collin Sexton (ankle) and Darius Garland (shoulder) have been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Utah Jazz. Sexton will hopefully be back on the court soon, but Garland has missed six straight games without any signs of him ramping up his activities. Damyean Dotson and Cedi Osman will continue seeing increased […]

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Expected To Play Tuesday

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (ankle) is listed as probable for Tuesday's game against the Houston Rockets. The Lakers are usually pretty loose with the injury report, so fantasy managers should expect Caldwell-Pope to suit up. He dropped seven points in 22 minutes on Sunday. He could be a deep league option, but is […]

Victor Oladipo Could Rest On Tuesday

Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo (rest) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Golden State Warriors. It's fair to assume that the Pacers play it safe here and rest Oladipo. He has not played in back-to-back sets since suffering his injury in 2019. On Monday, Oladipo played 37 minutes, so it wouldn't be surprising to […]

Marc Leishman Has Been Perfect At Sony Open

After closing out the latter half of 2020 with abysmal play, Marc Leishman looked solid from tee to green in last week's Sentry Tournament of Champions. The Aussie stumbled on the greens at Kapalua, losing over five strokes putting en route to a T21 result. Leishman will have a chance to continue the comeback tour […]

Daniel Berger A Top Fantasy Option At Sony Open

Daniel Berger heads to this week's Sony Open in Hawaii on the heels of a strong top-10 performance at the Sentry Tournament of Champions. Berger has been remarkably consistent over the past year, missing just one cut in his last 19 starts. He's also fared well in previous trips to the Sony, making the cut […]

Dynasty Risers and Fallers - Stefon Diggs, Tua Tagovailoa, Logan Thomas

Each week this column will provide you with movement in the RosterWatch Dynasty Rankings. We will highlight players who have gained or lost value recently. Tracking these player value trends assists dynasty players in identifying opportunities to improve their rosters, as the landscape of the market is ever-changing. This column was written by Alan Seslowsky […]

Joaquin Niemann Coming Off Playoff Loss At Sentry

Joaquin Niemann lost on the first hole of a sudden-death playoff at last week's Sentry Tournament of Champions. The young star fired a final-round 64 to finish regulation tied with eventual winner Harris English. It was another step in the right direction for Niemann, a player that's been riding a hot streak over the last […]

Seahawks Sign John Schneider To Contract Extension

The Seattle Seahawks signed general manager John Schneider to a contract extension on Tuesday that will keep him with the team through the 2027 draft. Schneider has helped build the Seahawks into one of the league's best franchises over the last decade. He's in his 11th season as the team's GM and also helped bring […]

Ryan Palmer Heads To Sony Open In Sharp Form

Ryan Palmer heads to this week's Sony Open in Hawaii in sharp form. The Texan is coming off an impressive fourth-place performance at last week's Sentry Tournament of Champions and has now logged top-five finishes in each of his last two starts. Palmer has a great chance to keep things rolling this week at Waialae, […]

Marlins Interested In Willson Contreras, Andrew Benintendi

The Miami Marlins have interest in trading for Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras. With the team currently projected to start the 2021 season with a platoon of Jorge Alfaro and Chad Wallach behind the plate, catcher is one of Miami's biggest needs. Miami is also one of several teams engaged with the Boston Red Sox […]

Hideki Matsuyama Looks To Rebound At Sony Open

Hideki Matsuyama disappointed his DFS backers with an extremely disappointing T41 finish in last week's Sentry Tournament. Matsuyama lost a hard-to-fathom 9.7 strokes putting at Kapalua, the worst putting performance of his career. We can expect the Japanese superstar to rebound to some extent this week, but his putting stroke is certainly a point of […]

Browns Place Michael Dunn, Robert Jackson On Injured Reserve

The Cleveland Browns placed offensive guard Michael Dunn (calf) and cornerback Robert Jackson (hamstring) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday. Both played significant roles in the team's stunning wild-card win over the division-rival Steelers. It's bad news for Cleveland's offensive line and secondary as they head into a daunting matchup against the Super Bowl-champion Chiefs in […]

Joe Burrow On Pace To Be Ready For Next Season

Cincinnati Bengals rookie quarterback Joe Burrow (knee) said in a video conference on Tuesday that he is currently on pace to be ready for the start of the 2021 regular season. The impressive rookie tore his ACL and MCL in late November but remains on track six weeks after undergoing surgery. Burrow said he'll start […]

Dominic Smith Not An Option In Left Field

New York Mets president Sandy Alderson made it clear that he's not comfortable with Dominic Smith as a left fielder. Smith can play there, if needed, and the Mets would like to keep his bat in the lineup, so they definitely are pushing for the National League to adopt a full-time designated hitter. If the […]

Matt Kuchar Looks To Get Back On Track At Sony Open

Matt Kuchar is set to make his first start of 2021 this week at the Sony Open. Kuchar suffered through a down year in 2020. The veteran managed just two top-25 finishes after the COVID-19 layoff. He'll look to get back on track this week at the Sony Open, an event where he's had tremendous […]

Raiders Defense To Be Run By Gus Bradley

The Las Vegas Raiders are hiring Gus Bradley as their next defensive coordinator on Tuesday. Bradley spent the last four seasons running the Los Angeles Chargers Defense. He also had a stint as the head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars from 2013-16 and will take over after Paul Guenther was fired during the middle of […]

Patrick Reed Withdraws From Sony Open

Patrick Reed has withdrawn from this week's Sony Open in Hawaii. Reed posted a rather underwhelming T21 in last week's Sentry Tournament of Champions, but was set to be one of the favorites in the upcoming Sony Open. No reason was given for the withdrawal.

Evander Kane May Sit Out 2021 Season

San Jose Sharks left wing Evander Kane filed for bankruptcy on Monday, and he may have to sit out the entire 2021 season. He is $26.8 million in debt and opting out because of COVID-19 concerns would prevent the debtor from receiving his salary. It is an unfortunate situation for the 29-year-old and really jeopardizes […]