April 24, 2026

Colorado Rockies right-handed reliever Victor Vodnik was blown up by the San Diego Padres on Thursday at Coors Field in the ninth inning in an eventual 10-8 loss in the series finale. Vodnik had a rough day at the office, allowing five earned runs on four hits (one homer) while walking one and striking out two in two-thirds of an inning for his second loss of the season and his second blown save for the Rockies. After the rough outing, the 26-year-old former 14th-rounder by the Atlanta Braves in 2018 has an 0-2 record, 7.59 ERA (6.05 FIP), 2.16 WHIP, three saves, eight strikeouts, and six walks in 10 2/3 relief innings in 2026. He entered the contest in the ninth inning on Thursday with a three-run lead, but that cushion wasn't enough for Vodnik on this day. Fantasy managers were reminded that Vodnik is a high-risk option for saves on a bad team, and his struggles this year could lead to more save chances for both Seth Halvorsen and Jaden Hill in the near future. He's rostered in just 9% of Yahoo leagues at the moment.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com

April 24, 2026

Arizona Cardinals running back Trey Benson's (knee) value has rapidly faded away in fantasy football leagues. Once regarded as a promising, up-and-coming third-round pick, Benson has now fallen to fourth on the depth chart and could be a cut or trade candidate this summer. His outlook was already bleak after the Cardinals signed Tyler Allgeier to pair with James Conner, but Arizona's selection of rookie Jeremiyah Love with the third overall pick ultimately spells disaster for Benson. It's partly his fault, as he never seized any of the opportunities presented to him. He had just 350 scrimmage yards and one touchdown as a rookie in 2024, and a season-ending injury cost him the chance to lead Arizona's backfield last year. We wouldn't be surprised to see the Cardinals carry four running backs into the season, but Benson could be the odd man out as a potential healthy scratch every week. He can be dropped in shallower dynasty formats, and he belongs at the bottom of your bench in deeper leagues.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

April 24, 2026

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Bubba Chandler had his worst outing of the year on Thursday in Texas in a 6-1 loss to the Rangers at Globe Life Field. Chandler picked up his second loss of the season by allowing six earned runs on seven hits (two homers) while walking three and striking out four in just four innings of work. The big blow against the young 23-year-old hurler was a three-run homer by shortstop Corey Seager. In his first five starts of his first full season in the big leagues with the Pirates, Chandler is sporting a 1-2 record, 4.88 ERA (5.69 FIP), 1.50 WHIP, and 21:16 K:BB in 24 innings pitched. His 16 walks currently lead the league, and Chandler must improve his control on the mound if he wants to reach his ceiling in the big leagues. His next scheduled matchup is set for next week against the division-rival St. Louis Cardinals, who currently rank 21st in baseball with a .695 OPS.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com

April 24, 2026

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens is expected to sign the franchise tag in the coming days, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Because Pickens technically is not under contract with the Cowboys, he wouldn't be fined for missing any mandatory workouts this offseason. Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said earlier this week that the two sides won't work out a long-term contract extension, even though they still have until July 15 to get something done. Once the 25-year-old wideout signs the franchise tag, Dallas could look to trade Pickens, despite talk earlier this offseason that they want him around long term. The former second-rounder by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2022 out of Georgia had a career year in 2025 in his first season with Dallas, catching 93 passes for 1,429 yards and nine touchdowns as the team's leading receiver. The Cowboys might want to see a repeat from Pickens in 2026 before giving him a long-term deal, especially since they already have CeeDee Lamb. After his big season last year, Pickens will go as a WR1 in fantasy drafts this fall.--Keith Hernandez
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter

April 24, 2026

New York Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole (elbow) had some mixed results on Thursday in his second minor-league rehab start for High-A Hudson Valley, allowing two earned runs on five hits (one homer) while walking none and striking out four in 4 1/3 innings of work. Cole threw 42 of his 52 pitches on the night for strikes. The 35-year-old former Cy Young winner wasn't all that efficient in this one, but the primary takeaway is that he increased his pitch count and remains healthy as he rehabs from right-elbow surgery last March that caused him to miss the entire 2025 campaign. Cole will likely need at least several more rehab starts in the minors before the Yankees consider having him rejoin the big-league starting rotation at some point in May. The former first overall pick in 2011 out of UCLA will be a wild card in 2026 once he returns, but he's worth stashing everywhere in case he rebounds quickly to his ace form for the Yankees. Cole is rostered in 84% of Yahoo leagues. If he's available in your league, scoop him up now.--Keith Hernandez
Source: New York Daily News - Gary Phillips

April 24, 2026

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh was at his best on Thursday, but it wasn't enough in the team's 8-7, 10-inning loss to the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Marsh went 3-for-4 at the plate with two home runs, three RBI, a walk, and a strikeout to raise his season average to an even .300 and his OPS to .829. The left-handed-hitting outfielder's first homer of the day came off right-handed starter Edward Cabrera in the second inning. Marsh, who is rostered in only 9% of Yahoo leagues at the moment, might be worth a look off the waiver wire soon if he continues to swing the bat well. In his last nine games played, he's gone 12-for-32 (.375). Marsh now has four home runs on the 2026 season in 22 games and has added a .300/.329/.500 slash line, 14 RBI, 10 runs scored, and two stolen bases in 85 plate appearances.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com

April 24, 2026

The Baltimore Orioles placed right-hander Dean Kremer (quadriceps) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to April 20) on Thursday with a right-quadriceps strain and recalled right-hander Brandon Young from Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move, according to Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports. Young is scheduled to start the series opener on Friday against the division-rival Boston Red Sox at Camden Yards. For the time being, it will be Young taking Kremer's starting rotation spot, and not left-hander Cade Povich. At a minimum, the 30-year-old Kremer will miss two turns through Baltimore's rotation. He had made it through just two starts this year before dealing with a quad strain, going 0-1 with a 4.09 ERA and 0.91 WHIP with 16 strikeouts in his 11 innings of work. Kremer has a 37.2% strikeout rate so far in two starts, but his 20.6% career strikeout rate leaves a lot to be desired in terms of fantasy. He's not a must-stash in deeper leagues and is currently rostered in just 12% of Yahoo leagues.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MASN Sports - Roch Kubatko

April 24, 2026

Texas Rangers right-hander Jacob deGrom proved on Thursday in the 6-1 win over the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates that he can still be dominant on the mound. deGrom earned his second win of the 2026 season by allowing just one earned run on a solo homer while allowing five hits, walking one, and striking out a season-high 10 in 5 2/3 innings of work. The only run that came against the 37-year-old veteran was an Oneil Cruz homer in the fifth inning. The two-time Cy Young winner and five-time All-Star is fully healthy and has been on point in his first five starts of the season. After Thursday's strong performance against the Bucs, deGrom is sporting a 2-0 record, 2.13 ERA (3.26 FIP), and 1.07 WHIP with 35 strikeouts and only seven walks in 25 1/3 innings pitched. Fantasy managers would have liked to have seen deGrom get one more out for a quality start, but they can't really complain with the way he's started his 13th year in the big leagues. Even though the Rangers continue to play it safe with his workload early on, he's a must-start in fantasy.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com

April 24, 2026

Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony (back) said that he felt tightness in his upper back around the scapula/neck area after his line drive in Tuesday's game against the New York Yankees. However, Anthony also said he's feeling much better and is hoping to play in Friday's contest in Baltimore against the division-rival Orioles. He will see how he feels on Friday morning. The young left-handed-hitting outfielder is currently day-to-day and has missed Boston's last two games, but fantasy managers will want to check back later on Friday to see if he's in the starting nine for the BoSox for the series opener at Camden Yards. The 21-year-old former second-rounder in 2022 has hit just .225 (18-for-80) in his first 22 games in 2026 while adding a homer, four RBI, 11 runs scored, and two stolen bases in 97 plate appearances. Fantasy managers shouldn't be panicking just yet, and if Anthony is back in action on Friday, you should return him to starting lineups.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Boston Herald - Mac Cerullo

April 24, 2026

Arizona Diamondbacks outfield prospect Ryan Waldschmidt remains a top hitting prospect to stash ahead of Week 5 of the fantasy baseball season. The top-hitting prospect in the Arizona system nearly broke camp with the MLB roster but was instead sent to Triple-A to put the finishing touches on his development. With the Reno Aces, Waldschmidt has showcased his elite five-category potential and is on the verge of earning the call to join the Snakes. Through his first 23 games of the Triple-A regular season, Waldschmidt has hit two home runs, added seven doubles, and swiped four bags. During this stretch, the former Kentucky product has held a .333/.449/.552 line with a 1.001 OPS. Even though Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is back in action in left field, Waldschmidt could carve out a starting job in center field and would have high-end fantasy upside as soon as he earns the call. He should be viewed as a top stash option in all formats this week.--Andy Smith
Source: MiLB.com

April 24, 2026

Arizona Diamondbacks closer Paul Sewald stumbled a bit on Thursday in a non-save situation against the Chicago White Sox, where he allowed three earned runs on one hit and two walks. It was Andrew Benintendi who did the damage, taking him 410 feet to right-center to give the White Sox the lead and tag Sewald with the loss. Outside of Thursday's outing, Sewald has been a pleasant surprise for fantasy managers, as he's converted on seven of his seven save opportunities, and appears to have a firm grasp on the closer role with the Diamondbacks, with Thursday's non-save situation being a blip on the radar. Even with the three earned runs allowed Thursday (he's allowed five earned runs on the season), he owns a 4.50 ERA and 0.90 WHIP with 12 strikeouts in 10 innings pitched and 12 appearances. While the metrics under the hood aren't all that fascinating, Sewald is converting on his save opportunities, and as long as he continues to do that, he should remain on your fantasy rosters, as he is tied for second in MLB with his seven saves.--Nicho Roessler
Source: ESPN

April 24, 2026

Milwaukee Brewers infield prospect Jett Williams is quickly climbing the stash rankings ahead of Week 5 of the fantasy baseball season. The Brewers acquired Williams this offseason in the deal that sent right-handed pitcher Freddy Peralta to the New York Mets. While Williams was unable to crack the Opening Day roster, he could be in the mix for an early promotion, given Milwaukee's current production in the infield. Through his first nine games of the Triple-A season, Williams got off to a slow start, posting a low .440 OPS with five hits (all going for singles). However, since then (12 games), Williams has posted a much higher .730 OPS with three extra-base hits, including his first home run of the young season. In the majors, starting third baseman David Hamilton has held a .226 AVG while shortstop Joey Ortiz has posted an even lower .185 AVG. Williams may need to show further development, but there is not much competition standing in his way for a promotion. His speed upside (five SBs in 21 games) makes him a top target in deeper category leagues.--Andy Smith
Source: MiLB.com

April 24, 2026

Tennessee Titans quarterback Cameron Ward is fresh off a rookie season in which three of his four leading pass-catchers were also rookies, and with the selection of Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate with the fourth overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft, his surrounding cast has only gotten younger and more dynamic. Tennessee spent big in free agency to acquire former Giants receiver Wan'Dale Robinson on a 4-year, $70 million deal following a 92-catch, 1,014-yard campaign in 2025. They are also expecting a return to health from veteran Calvin Ridley, who managed only 7 games before a broken fibula ended his season, but whose 43.3 receiving yards per game led the team. While leaning on the youngsters, Ward showed marked improvement down the stretch of his rookie season, throwing 10 of his 15 touchdowns from Week 11 onward, while adding both of his rushing scores. The Titans have seven picks remaining after making two selections on the first night of the draft. If they can address an offensive line that ranked as one of the least efficient in 2025 pass protection, Ward should continue making strides into Year 2, and Tennessee's offense as a whole could be among the league's most improved.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

April 24, 2026

Minnesota Twins infield prospect Kaelen Culpepper is continuing to find great success at Triple-A St. Paul and is quickly approaching an MLB debut. Through 20 total games this season, the infielder has posted a .265/.351/.422 line with a .773 OPS. He has tallied four doubles, hit three home runs, and swiped four bags. Over his last 10, he has posted an even higher .286 AVG with a .375 OBP. Last summer, Culpepper spent his time with High-A and Double-A and looked comfortable at both levels. Over both stints (113 games), the infielder held a .289/.375/.469 line with 16 doubles, 20 home runs, and 25 stolen bases. Seeing him not miss a step in his move to Triple-A is an excellent sign for his long-term outlook. With the Twins not finding much stable production in their middle infield spots, Culpepper is quickly emerging into must-stash territory.--Andy Smith
Source: MiLB.com

April 24, 2026

Chicago White Sox closer Seranthony Dominguez had a much-needed clean ninth inning in Thursday's 4-1 White Sox victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. He pitched a clean frame, striking out two batters and not allowing a base runner, while only throwing 12 pitches (eight for strikes). Dominguez has now converted on his last two save opportunities after a rough outing on April 16 against the Tampa Bay Rays, where he had his second blown save of the season. On the season, Dominguez has now converted five of his seven save opportunities, and his two blown saves are the only runs he has allowed all season (five total). Because of those two blow-up outings, Dominguez owns a 5.00 ERA and 1.56 WHIP, which isn't great, but based on the scarcity of solid closers in MLB right now, Dominguez appears to be rising up the ranks after converting with clean outings in his last two opportunities. While the volume for saves may not be there for the White Sox (currently 10-15 on the season), Dominguez appears to have a firm grasp on the closer opportunity when situations arise; he just needs to continue to capitalize on those opportunities.--Nicho Roessler
Source: ESPN

April 24, 2026

Houston Astros right-handed pitching prospect Miguel Ullola is emerging as a sneaky pitching prospect to stash. Currently, the Houston Astros have minimal depth in their starting rotation, with several key starters on the injured list, including ace Hunter Brown, Tatsuya Imai, and Cristian Javier. Ullola is currently at Triple-A and has continued to show steady progression at the top level of the Houston system. During the 2025 season, he spent his entire campaign with Sugar Land and posted a 3.88 ERA across 113 2/3 innings. While he struck out 131 hitters, he also walked 78 batters. However, over the first four starts of the 2026 season, Ullola has walked two or fewer hitters in two games and held a 3.31 ERA. While he will still have to lower his walk rate to enjoy consistent production, he is taking ample strides, which makes him a worthy stash candidate in deeper 12+ team leagues.--Andy Smith
Source: MiLB.com

April 24, 2026

Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Kevin Alcantara has enjoyed a hot start to the Triple-A regular season in terms of power production and is quickly making a case to join the MLB roster. Through the first 20 games of the Iowa Cubs' regular season, Alcantara has hit four doubles and gone deep five times. During this stretch, he has carried a .213/.314/.587 line with a .901 OPS. Last summer, Alcantara spent most of his time in Iowa and had a brief taste of MLB-level play. Through 102 games with the top club in the minor leagues, Alcantara held a .266/.349/.470 line with 17 round-trippers. Over a short 10-game stint with the Cubs, Alcantara went 4-for-11 with a stolen base. While the Cubs outfield is filled at the moment following Seiya Suzuki's return to injury, Alcantara is worth looking at as he could be the next man up following another injury. His high-end power makes him a viable stash option in deeper 15-team leagues with five-outfielder spots.--Andy Smith
Source: MiLB.com

April 24, 2026

Arizona Cardinals running back Tyler Allgeier signed a two-year, $12.5 million deal in the opening hours of free agency, and even if the landing spot featured somewhat of an ambiguous backfield, many called for a year-five breakout as he was finally able to escape the shadow of RotoBaller's dynasty RB2, Bijan Robinson. Having never taken an NFL snap, Notre Dame prospect Jeremiyah Love enters the league as RotoBaller's RB4, and with the Cardinals spending the third overall pick to bring him to the desert, Allgeier looks to again be relegated to change-of-pace duty behind a young bellcow. He has already shown he can have moderate success in the role, finishing as the RB34, RB42, and RB38 across the past three seasons while providing the occasional spike week and serving as the game's most valuable insurance back; however, Allgeier managers who were unable to sell on his free agency bump are likely frustrated to find him back in a similar situation. Allgeier topped out as the dynasty RB28 heading into draft weekend, but he will be 28 by the time he next has a chance to look for a larger role. He is still a must-roster player on the strength of the injury insurance he provides, but the hopes that he could become anything more in his second home went up in smoke only three picks into the NFL Draft.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

April 24, 2026

Cleveland Guardians infield prospect Travis Bazzana has continued to play at a high level at Triple-A Columbus and is quickly entering must-stash territory among hitting prospects. Over the first 11 games of the Triple-A regular season, the former Oregon State standout struggled to find his footing, posting a low .191/.296/.319 slash line with just two doubles and two triples. However, since this sluggish start, the former first-overall pick has begun to look like his former self, holding a much higher .405/.532/.676 slash line with seven doubles, one home run, and an elite 1.208 OPS over his last 10 contests. During this stretch, he has struck out just nine times while drawing 10 walks and stealing four bases. Given the Guardians could use depth in the middle of their infield with Gabriel Arias on the 10-day injured list, Bazzana is worth viewing as a top stash option in standard 12-team leagues.--Andy Smith
Source: MiLB.com

April 24, 2026

New York Mets closer Devin Williams struggled again on Thursday against the Twins, pitching the top of the ninth and going two-thirds of an inning while allowing three hits, one earned run, and striking out two to earn the win, albeit not pitching all that well. Williams, on the season, now owns a 10.29 ERA and 2.86 WHIP in nine appearances and seven innings pitched. While he does have a fantastic 31.7 percent strikeout rate, the control and overall dominance that he once had with the Milwaukee Brewers appear to be fading quickly. After a poor 2025 season with the Yankees (Career high 4.79 ERA), Williams signed with the Mets this past offseason, hoping for a fresh start, and things aren't getting any better for him with the Mets. Considering the 3-year, $51 million contract he signed with the Mets, it's likely Williams will have a longer leash than others, but he needs to turn it around quickly. Fantasy managers who drafted Williams, likely as a top closer, will need to hold on and hope he figures it out, as closers in the MLB are scarce right now with injuries and a lack of quality around the league.--Nicho Roessler
Source: ESPN

April 24, 2026

The Seattle Seahawks entered the 2026 NFL Draft with only four total picks, and they spent the first on Notre Dame running back Jadarian Price, making him the second running back off the board with the 32nd and final pick of the first round. With Kenneth Walker III departing for Kansas City in free agency and Seattle otherwise slated to return 20 of 22 starters from their 2025 Super Bowl-winning team, the Seahawks had both the need and the luxury to spend first-round capital on what has recently been tabbed as a non-premium position. Zach Charbonnet tore his ACL in Seattle's Divisional Round win over the 49ers and is unlikely to be available for the start of the season, putting Price in position to battle Emanuel Wilson, George Holani, and Kenny McIntosh for the Week 1 starting running back job. Even with former offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak off to Las Vegas, the team is still likely to employ some sort of rotation, but Price's balance, vision, and finish should stand out in an otherwise pedestrian room, and the first-round investment would suggest he'll have every opportunity to claim and keep the lead back role. Price is RotoBaller's rookie RB2 and has now cemented his spot in the first round of dynasty rookie drafts.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

April 24, 2026

Colorado Rockies outfielder Mickey Moniak had a fantastic day at the plate on Thursday in the Rockies' 10-8 loss to the San Diego Padres. Moniak went 4-for-5 with three runs scored, two RBI, and two home runs. Moniak is now slashing .324/.347/.740 on the season with eight home runs, 15 RBI, 14 runs scored, and one stolen base. Additionally, he is seeing everyday playing time in the Rockies' lineup and batting near the top. While Moniak is a career .247 hitter with a .743 OPS, last season, which was his first with the Rockies, he had a career-high .824 OPS and 24 home runs, while hitting .270. Moniak has now put together a very solid sample size in a Rockies uniform over the past two seasons, having played in 154 games, hitting 32 home runs, and recording 139 hits over 502 at-bats (.276 average). With this type of production, Moniak has entered must-start territory, especially when he is playing at Coors.--Nicho Roessler
Source: ESPN

April 24, 2026

Coming into the 2026 NFL Draft, the Cleveland Browns did not have a wide receiver on the roster who caught more than 50 passes or two touchdowns in 2025, but the team appears to have given the room an immediate lift with the drafting of Texas A&M receiver KC Concepcion with the 24th pick of the first round. Winner of the 2025 Paul Hornung Award, given to the most versatile player in college football, the 6'0", 196-pound Concepcion should find the field right away in a Todd Monken offense that saw Zay Flowers finish as the fantasy WR7 in their final season together in Baltimore. The rest of Cleveland's depth chart is currently comprised of the 27-year-old Jerry Jeudy and Cedric Tillman, who has averaged 1.7 receptions per game across his last 15 outings. Concepcion's strongest competition for targets will likely come from tight end Harold Fannin Jr., fresh off a 72-catch rookie campaign, but the biggest hindrance to his early fantasy success will be the quarterback situation in Cleveland. Three different Browns starters in 2025 combined for 3,152 passing yards, better than only the New York Jets, along with 16 touchdowns and 18 interceptions, also bottom-three numbers. If Cleveland can get anything even close to league-average quarterback play from Deshaun Watson, now more than 15 months removed from his second Achilles tear, or a second-year Shedeur Sanders, Concepcion should make an immediate impact from the mid-first round of dynasty rookie drafts.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

April 24, 2026

Boston Red Sox 23-year-old second-round pick in 2024 out of TCU, Payton Tolle, was fantastic in his 2026 MLB debut against the division-rival New York Yankees. Tolle toed the rubber in the third game of the series in Fenway, and showed the world why he is the No. 1-ranked prospect in the Red Sox's organization and 15th overall according to MLB's Top 100 Prospects. Over six innings of work, he allowed three hits, one earned run, one walk, and had eleven strikeouts with 18 whiffs and a 38 percent CSW rate (Called Strikes + Whiffs). Additionally, Tolle hit 99.5 mph on the radar gun. Unfortunately, the Red Sox would end up losing the game 4-2, but not by a lack of effort from Tolle. Fantasy managers who were proactive on the waiver wire may have found themselves a potential league winner off the waiver wire. If still available, Tolle is a must-add in all formats, and fantasy managers should be prepared to spend FAAB dollars to get him.--Nicho Roessler
Source: RotoBaller

April 24, 2026

Before the Philadelphia Eagles traded up to make USC wide receiver prospect Makai Lemon the 20th pick of the 2026 NFL Draft, the 5-foot-11, 192-pound slot receiver was nearly selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to NFL Insider Ian Rapoport. With the Cowboys believed to be on the clock ahead of them, the Steelers phoned Lemon to make their intentions known, but unbeknownst to either the team or the player, Philadelphia swapped picks with Dallas, moving up from their original spot at 23 by sending two fourth-round picks to their division rival. The last time the Eagles and Cowboys made a first-round draft trade, Philadelphia moved up to select wide receiver DeVonta Smith, with whom Lemon will now share the field. Fueling the expectation that Philadelphia will say goodbye to three-time Pro Bowl receiver A.J. Brown after June 1st, the Eagles acquired Marquise Brown and Dontayvion Wicks through free agency and trade, and they now add additional firepower through the draft with the 2025 Biletnikoff Award winner. With Lemon off the board, Pittsburgh used the 21st pick on Arizona State offensive tackle Max Iheanachor.--Patrick McGrath
Source: Ian Rapoport

April 24, 2026

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels recorded 20 points, 10 rebounds, three assists, one steal, one block, and one three-pointer in 41 minutes during Thursday's Game 3 win over Denver. He was highly efficient from the field and played a key two-way role, logging heavy minutes while defending primary scorers. McDaniels' expanded workload boosts his DFS appeal, especially with Anthony Edwards managing a lingering knee issue. Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert continue to handle frontcourt usage, while McDaniels offers reliable multi-category production when minutes remain elevated.--Brian Dailisan
Source: NBA

April 24, 2026

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Ayo Dosunmu finished with 25 points, three rebounds, and nine assists in 32 minutes during Thursday's Game 3 win over Denver. He led the team in scoring and did most of his damage inside the arc, staying efficient while facilitating offense. Dosunmu continues to hold a key role off the bench, and his usage rises when Anthony Edwards is limited, boosting his DFS appeal. Donte DiVincenzo and Julius Randle continue to provide reliable production, and Dosunmu is trending as a strong DFS option with his growing playmaking role.--Brian Dailisan
Source: NBA

April 24, 2026

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson posted 24 points, 10 rebounds, eight assists, two steals, one block, and two three-pointers in 38 minutes during Thursday's Game 3 win over New York. He carried a heavy workload and contributed across all categories, continuing to anchor Atlanta's frontcourt production despite inconsistent shooting compared to his regular-season efficiency. Johnson's high usage and all-around role keep his fantasy value strong in all formats. CJ McCollum and Nickeil Alexander-Walker continue to provide reliable support, while Dyson Daniels chips in on defense but isn't heavily involved as a scorer.--Brian Dailisan
Source: NBA

April 24, 2026

New York Knicks guard/forward Mikal Bridges went scoreless with one rebound and two assists in 21 minutes during Thursday's Game 3 loss to Atlanta. His limited role stood out, as Miles McBride logged 31 minutes and produced 15 points with five three-pointers, signaling a possible shift in the rotation. Bridges' usage has dipped, and his offensive inconsistency is becoming a concern in playoff formats. Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns continue to carry the scoring load, while McBride emerges as a viable DFS value option if his minutes remain elevated.--Brian Dailisan
Source: NBA

April 24, 2026

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (knee) left Thursday's Game 3 win over Denver late in the fourth quarter and did not return, finishing with 17 points, five rebounds, three assists, and two three-pointers in 24 minutes. He dealt with foul trouble and ongoing knee soreness that has lingered throughout the series, putting his status for Game 4 in question. Edwards still carries heavy usage when active, but the uncertainty adds risk. Ayo Dosunmu and Donte DiVincenzo picked up extra run, with Dosunmu delivering 25 points and nine assists, making him a strong DFS alternative if Edwards is limited.--Brian Dailisan
Source: Brett Siegel