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Pacers Sign Braden Smith to Two-Way Contract
The Indiana Pacers have signed guard Braden Smith to a two-way contract, the team announced Monday. Smith, the NCAA's all-time career assists leader at Purdue, landed with Indiana after the Pacers acquired the No. 38 pick from Chicago for Kam Jones, future second-round pick swaps, and cash considerations. He averaged 6.8 points, 7.2 assists, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.6 steals across five Summer League starts, though he shot just 26.5 percent from the field. Smith joins Jalen Slawson and Kobe Brown on Indiana's two-way slate and should spend plenty of time with the G-League's Noblesville Boom. He is buried behind Tyrese Haliburton and T.J. McConnell, leaving him off fantasy radars barring a major role change.
Source: Indiana Pacers
Source: Indiana Pacers
Adam Scott Has Real Concerns Heading to BMW Championship
Adam Scott will advance to the Tour Championship (27th in points). The Australian golfer merely has to play steady golf and make some putts. Scott did this last week in Memphis and nearly ended up inside the top 10 (T-12). Scott's putter kept him in the event despite driving the ball 13.3 yards off the field average. At a course like Bellerive, Scott's ability to drive the ball may be one big issue. Putting has normally been the biggest weakness, as Scott averages 30.18 putts per round. With this many concerns, Scott may be a golfer to fade given the 7,547-yard course outside of St. Louis.
Source: PGATour.com
Source: PGATour.com
LeQuint Allen Jr. to Miss the Rest of Training Camp
Jacksonville Jaguars running back LeQuint Allen Jr. (undisclosed) suffered a soft-tissue injury on Monday and will not return for the remainder of training camp, according to Ryan O'Halloran of The Florida Times-Union. One of the best pass-blocking backs in the league as a rookie in 2025, Allen is projected to hold a significant role on passing downs, so any prolonged absence should provide further opportunity for 2026 breakout candidate Bhayshul Tuten to find the field. Allen saw the second-most running back snaps on the team behind Travis Etienne Jr. in 2025, and he has added complication to one of the league's more intriguing training camp battles between Tuten and Chris Rodriguez Jr., so his status will need to be monitored as the regular season approaches.
Source: Ryan O'Halloran
Source: Ryan O'Halloran
Jeanie Buss Fights Siblings' Vote to Sell Lakers Stake
The Los Angeles Lakers' ownership transition has been thrown into question by a Buss family split, with Jeanie Buss contesting her siblings' vote to sell the family's remaining 17.8 percent stake to incoming majority owners Josh Kushner and Bob Iger. ESPN's Shams Charania reported that the five other Buss siblings voted 5-0 to sell, while Jeanie's attorney says she intends to fight the move and argues any such sale would be void under a 2017 court order. The dispute still has no direct fantasy fallout. Unless the ownership drama leads to separate changes in basketball operations, the rotation and usage tree stay intact. Luka Doncic remains the Lakers' offensive anchor, and Austin Reaves' workload is unchanged.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Ryan Fox Feels the Heat in Memphis Last Week
Ryan Fox won the Open Championship in July. The golfer from New Zealand felt the heat from the start at the FedEx St. Jude Championship. Fox opened with back-to-back rounds of 73. By the time he recovered on Sunday (67), it was far too late. Fox had a similar time at the Travelers Championship late in June where he struggled to make birdies early (three straight 71's). Links golf does add to Fox's driver accuracy but he has been below average on more traditional PGA courses (-6% last week). It figures to be not as hot in the St. Louis area. However, Fox's inability to stay accurate on drives and green approach (128th at 64.67%) may cause him to be faded again from a DFS perspective.
Source: PGATour.com
Source: PGATour.com
Akshay Bhatia Appears Off Heading into BMW Championship
Akshay Bhatia started 2026 struggling mightily in several facets. The American golfer enters the BMW Championship oddly in the same position. Bhatia missed the cut in two events including the Rocket Classic. Last week, Bhatia never ended up below par and imploded on Sunday with a 76. Wayward shots on Sunday were one thing but so many missed putts made the round worse. Three double bogeys and two more bogeys paint an uncertain picture for Bellerive. Bhatia is much better when converting his putts. He ranks 8th at 0.524 strokes gained overall. Bhatia's putts per round is now 28.58 for Round 1 and that is even a DFS red flag for this weekend.
Source: PGATour.com
Source: PGATour.com
Kristoffer Reitan Learns the PGA Playoffs are a Different Animal
Kristoffer Reitan learned a painful lesson last week in Memphis. The Norwegian golfer never got in a rhythm after an opening round 72. The result illustrated the ups and downs of Reitan as he experiences higher and higher level golf. His accuracy and distance with the driver was around field average in Memphis and maybe that was due to being off several weeks. Reitan did battle back to a 69 on Sunday which offers a glimpse of hope. He has gained strokes in three of his previous four events putting and his putts per round do plummet on Sundays (27.71 - 10th). Reitan could be a late DFS factor on the weekend at the BMW Championship.
Source: PGATour.com
Source: PGATour.com
Texas Star Tackle Trevor Goosby Exits Practice with Knee Injury
Texas left tackle Trevor Goosby (knee) exited Monday's practice early with an apparent knee injury, according to Anwar Richardson of OrangeBloods.com. The severity of his injury is not yet known, and he will undergo further testing on Tuesday morning. This is a concerning development for Texas, as the first-team All-SEC performer is tasked with protecting Arch Manning's blind side, something he excelled at in his first full year as a starter a season ago. Goosby is a potential top-10 pick in the 2027 NFL Draft, and his absence would be a significant loss for the Longhorns in 2026. Hopefully, his injury is deemed to be minor. Texas kicks off the season on September 5 against Texas State.
Source: Anwar Richardson - OrangeBloods.com.
Source: Anwar Richardson - OrangeBloods.com.
Hideki Matsuyama Fights to Contend at BMW Championship
Hideki Matsuyama looked a little out of sorts in Memphis. The Japanese golfer did just enough to secure his fourth straight Top 7 result and sixth consecutive Top 15 effort. He survived on Sunday despite some shaky moments around the green and with the putter. Overall, he lost 0.37 strokes to putting. Matsuyama created plenty of chances with being a staggering 17% above average in driver accuracy. With how long, Bellerive is (7,547 yards), Matsuyama will need to again hit his spots. The putter will again be the focus as far as determining the golfer's fortunes in St. Louis.
Source: PGATour.com
Source: PGATour.com
Ludwig Aberg Rebounds from Tough Saturday at Memphis
Ludwig Aberg picked the wrong time to have a bad third round last week. The Swedish golfer ended up with a 74 while other golfers surged on "moving day". He did bounce back with a 67 on Sunday to sneak back into the Top 10 (T-7). The FedEx St. Jude Championship may not have been his best effort but overall, Aberg was very strong off the tee gaining 1.65 strokes while only being 1% off the field in driver accuracy. Aberg will need that along with his putter and patience at Bellerive. St. Louis is forecast to be dry all weekend and the greens will run fast. Aberg's putter has not run extremely hot or cold in 2026 but there will be chances from a DFS point of view at the BMW Championship.
Source: PGATour.com
Source: PGATour.com
Wyndham Clark Needs to Find Fairway More Often at BMW Championship
Wyndham Clark bounced back enough to net a top-five result at the FedEx St. Jude Classic. The American golfer ended up with a solid 68 on Sunday to cement his position. A big key at the BMW Championship could be driver accuracy (Clark ranks 123rd at 56.89%). He has been 10% or worse off compared to the field over the past three events. Bellerive, just outside of St. Louis, comes in at 7,547 yards. The other key is undoubtedly the putter. Clark's two wins in 2026 have seen the golfer go over 1.5 strokes gained. He has three such events along with solid balance. Averaging 27.9 putts per round (third on the PGA Tour) can elevate Clark from a betting standpoint this week.
Source: PGATour.com
Source: PGATour.com
Si Woo Kim Stands Firm in First Round of the PGA Playoffs
Si Woo Kim was one of the few golfers who stood firm on Sunday. The Korean golfer stayed under par and rose to second place via a 68. Kim has a whopping 11 Top 10 results this 2026 season. One of the biggest reasons for his success is keeping the ball in play. His driver accuracy was a whopping 19% better than the field average in Memphis. Furthermore, gaining 3.1 strokes combined between off the tee and approaching the green is a recipe for success most weeks. Yes, Kim missed a few putts but still rose to fourth in the FedEx points standings. From a DFS and betting perspective, the Korean golfer has to be on the radar especially at Bellerive (7,547 yard, Par-71).
Source: PGATour.com
Source: PGATour.com
Shohei Ohtani Scheduled to Throw Another Bullpen on Tuesday
Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (knee) said his left knee felt good after throwing a bullpen session last Friday and that he is scheduled to throw another one on Tuesday, according to Jack Harris of The California Post. Ohtani is hopeful that his knee injury is behind him now and that there will not be any more setbacks as he ramps up as a pitcher. The four-time MVP continues to serve as L.A.'s primary designated hitter, but he has not made a start on the mound since July 3 against the division-rival San Diego Padres. While the 32-year-old is trending in the right direction as a starting pitcher, the Dodgers are in no rush to bring him back to their rotation, and fantasy managers should not be surprised if he does not make another start until the calendar flips to September. The five-time All-Star has been great on the mound when he has been available, going 8-2 in his 14 starts (85 2/3 innings) with a 1.79 ERA (2.59 FIP) and 0.95 WHIP with a 95:26 K:BB. The primary goal for the Dodgers is to have Ohtani at full health as a pitcher for the playoffs in October.
Source: The California Post - Jack Harris
Source: The California Post - Jack Harris
Ravens Tight End Room Built Around Mark Andrews
Baltimore Ravens tight ends coach Zack Grossi said the tight end room is built around veteran Mark Andrews. Grossi said, "The room is built around Mark [Andrews], and everybody kind of complements him." Andrews struggled last season, hauling in 48 of 70 passes for 422 yards and five touchdowns in 17 games. With quarterback Lamar Jackson missing time throughout the season, Andrews posted his worst fantasy performance since his rookie season. Now that tight ends Isaiah Likely and Charlie Kolar are out of Baltimore, Andrews is expected to see more snaps (down to 62% over the last two years) and to improve with Jackson back and healthy. Ranked as the TE10 in RotoBaller's positional rankings, Andrews should be a tight end to watch if healthy this season.
Source: Jamison Hensley - ESPN
Source: Jamison Hensley - ESPN
Chimere Dike Facing Uphill Battle in 2026
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Chimere Dike is rotating behind the team's starters during training camp and in the preseason game. In his rookie season, Dike had 48 receptions on 74 targets for 423 yards and four touchdowns in 17 games. After a strong rookie season as the WR2 behind fellow rookie Elic Ayomanor, the Titans loaded up on receivers, pushing Dike down the totem pole. They added 1,000-yard receiver Wan'Dale Robinson, drafted Carnell Tate with the fourth overall pick, and should have veteran Calvin Ridley healthy. During their preseason win over the 49ers, Dike played five of 22 snaps, ranking fifth behind the four starters. With added competition and the team's lack of production at quarterback, Dike is a pass-at-value in fantasy this season.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
