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Bobby Witt Jr. Progressing, Remains Out on Sunday
Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (knee) remains out of his team's lineup for their game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. However, Royals manager Matt Quatraro said that Witt Jr. is "feeling better" and will be reevaluated on Monday, per Anne Rogers on MLB.com. Witt Jr. was diagnosed with a Grade 1 MCL sprain in his right knee on Friday, but it appears he has a chance to avoid a stint on the injured list. The 26-year-old has been an elite fantasy shortstop once again this season, hitting .294/.368/.465 with 10 home runs, 32 RBI, 40 runs scored, and 28 stolen bases. While Witt Jr.'s presence in the Royals lineup is obviously preferable for fantasy managers, it's possible that playing through a knee injury may slow him down on the bases. Still, Witt Jr. is a must-start shortstop as long as he's active.
Source: MLB.com - Anne Rogers
Source: MLB.com - Anne Rogers
Carson Hocevar is A Big DFS Risk for San Diego Lineups
Carson Hocevar will start on the outside of the front row for the Anduril 250 Race the base at the Naval Base Coronado Street Course. This is a new career-best starting position for the driver of the No. 77 Chevrolet on a road or street course. In 13 starts at road and street courses, Hocevar has a best finish of third at Watkins Glen back in 2024. This is Hocevar's only top-10 finish on a road or street course in the Cup Series. After 16 races completed so far this season, Hocevar has one win, six top-10 finishes, and an average finish of 17.2. In practice for this week's race, Hocevar ranked 29th in overall lap averages and 13th in five consecutive lap averages. Hocevar's starting position at the front is a huge risk for DFS, considering his unfavorable track record for finishing road races inside the top 10. Although he is playable in tournaments due to his equipment, there are other options around his salary range with more upside and consistency at road courses available.
Source: DriverAverages.com
Source: DriverAverages.com
Curtis Mead Still an Option Worth Rostering in Deeper Leagues?
Washington Nationals infielder Curtis Mead has seen increased playing time in the nation's capital in the first half of the 2026 season, giving him some deep-league fantasy value for his power stroke from the right side of the plate. The 25-year-old Australian has hit .232/.343/.465 with a career-best .807 OPS, a career-high 11 home runs, 34 RBI, 33 runs scored, and three stolen bases in 61 games across 216 plate appearances so far this year in his first year with the Nationals. Before this season, Mead had never played in more than 90 games in the big leagues in his three years in the league after debuting in 2023 with the Tampa Bay Rays. While he has some appeal in deeper leagues for his power, Mead has gone just 11-for-53 (.208) with three home runs, one double, nine RBI, seven runs scored, five walks, and 12 strikeouts in 16 games in June. Mead sits in the 58th percentile in hard-hit rate, the 70th percentile in barrel rate, and the 89th percentile in xwOBA while sporting a .261 expected batting average and .367 xwOBA. The power is real, and with eligibility at second, third, and first base, Mead can help fantasy managers in deeper leagues in need of more pop. He's rostered in 20% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: Baseball Reference
Source: Baseball Reference
Caleb Kilian a Top Closer to Pick Up?
Although San Francisco Giants right-handed reliever Caleb Kilian only has one save in his seven appearances out of the bullpen in June, he is the preferred closing choice for manager Tony Vitello and the top option for saves in fantasy in San Francisco. In his first year in the Bay Area and his fourth in the big leagues, Kilian has gone 2-3 with a career-low 3.06 ERA (4.25 FIP), 1.11 WHIP, his first four career saves, 38 strikeouts, and 15 walks in 32 1/3 innings pitched. Tristan Beck picked up the Giants' last save on Wednesday, but Kilian still feels like the favorite for saves in this bullpen since Ryan Walker returned to the big leagues. Since allowing a season-high five earned runs against the Colorado Rockies in a blown save and a loss on May 29, Kilian has thrown 7 1/3 scoreless innings with four hits allowed, three walks, 11 strikeouts, a win, and a save. The former eighth-round pick in 2019 out of Texas Tech University isn't going to have a long leash if he struggles, but right now, he's your best bet if you're scrounging for saves on the waiver wire. Kilian is rostered in just 9% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: Baseball Reference
Source: Baseball Reference
Emilio Pagan Feels Good After Throwing Live Bullpen Session
Cincinnati Reds right-handed reliever Emilio Pagan (hamstring) felt good during his 20-pitch live bullpen session (he used his full repertoire of pitches) on Friday at Yankee Stadium, according to Mark Sheldon of MLB.com. "The fastball command was good, stuff was good. Physically, I felt strong. I'm really happy with how it went," Pagán said. "I felt like I could have thrown probably another 15-20 more, too. I felt like I was getting stronger as I went. That's a good sign." The 35-year-old has been out since he strained his left hamstring on May 5 against the division-rival Chicago Cubs, and his original prognosis was that he would miss four to eight weeks. Pagan threw his first bullpen on June 9 and has continued to progress without setbacks. He will next throw another live bullpen on Monday, and if that goes well, manager Terry Francona expects him to start a minor-league rehab assignment. The Reds' bullpen has mostly struggled the last six weeks without Pagan. The veteran reliever had a 6.43 ERA and six saves in nine chances before his injury, but he's coming off a career year in 2025 in which he had a 2.88 ERA and a career-high 32 saves. The expectation is that Francona will reinsert Pagan as the team's primary closer whenever he's activated from the IL.
Source: MLB.com - Mark Sheldon
Source: MLB.com - Mark Sheldon
Can Treylon Burks Turn His Career Around in a Thin Commanders Receiver Room?
Following a rash of injuries, the Washington Commanders elevated wide receiver Treylon Burks from the practice squad to the active roster for eight of the final nine games of the 2025 season. While he made only 10 catches over that time, he showed enough to earn another one-year prove-it deal from the team in free agency, and with one of the thinnest depth charts in the league behind locked-in starter Terry McLaurin, Burks has a chance to carve out a meaningful role in his fifth professional season. 2025 fourth-round pick Jaylin Lane caught only 16 passes as a rookie, but the Commanders selected Antonio Williams in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft and are expecting larger contributions from third-year professional Luke McCaffrey, who was beginning to pick up steam before a broken collarbone ended his sophomore campaign. At 6'2" and 225 pounds, Burks offers a different body type from the rest of the room, but despite a highlight-worthy primetime touchdown grab for the Commanders last season, he's found the end zone only three times in his career. At RotoBaller's dynasty WR140, the door is not completely shut for a fantasy revival, but even as part of a muddied depth chart, Burks' underwhelming history makes him little more than an unexciting stash.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Yankees Reinstate Austin Wells From the Injured List
The New York Yankees announced on Sunday that they reinstated catcher Austin Wells (head) from the 10-day injured list. Wells returns to the Yankees after missing two weeks while dealing with cervical headaches, but it's unclear if he'll be in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale in the Bronx on Father's Day against the Cincinnati Reds. During three minor-league rehab games with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, Wells went 2-for-12 at the plate with two home runs. Now that he's back, the left-handed-hitting backstop will return to starting catching duties for the Yankees, with Ali Sanchez backing him up. The 26-year-old former 28th overall pick in 2020 out of the University of Arizona had a career-high 21 home runs and drove in 71 runs in 126 regular-season games in 2025 in his second full season in the big leagues, so he's displayed above-average power for a catcher. However, before landing on the IL, Wells was struggling mightily with a .166/.278/.255 slash line, career-low .533 OPS, four homers, seven RBI, and a 26.6% strikeout rate in 47 games across 169 plate appearances. Wells is rostered in under 10% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: New York Yankees
Source: New York Yankees
Shane van Gisbergen the Clear Favorite to Win at San Diego
It should come as no surprise that Shane van Gisbergen is the clear favorite to win the Anduril 250 at the San Diego Naval Base Coronado on Sunday afternoon. SVG has demolished the Cup Series field in road course racing over the last two years, and has won six of the last seven on this track type. The only exception? COTA earlier this year, where he finished second to Tyler Reddick. At the Chicago Street Course last year--the track most similar to San Diego--SVG started from the pole and led 26 laps en route to victory. This weekend, he will also start from the pole, and the No. 97 Chevrolet was the fastest in practice over the long run. Barring a mechanical issue or wreck/driver error, it's going to be extremely difficult to beat Shane van Gisbergen at San Diego this weekend.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Rockies Turn to Jaden Hill for Second Save, Is He the Closer to Roster in Colorado?
Colorado Rockies right-handed pitcher Jaden Hill earned his second save in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 26-year-old entered with runners on the corners and one out (replacing Brennan Bernardino) before hitting Nick Gonzales to load the bases. Hill recovered by striking out Tyler Callihan, and the game ended when Jake Mangum's groundball resulted in a forceout. He now has two saves, a 5.06 ERA, 1.65 WHIP, and 28 strikeouts over 26 2/3 innings. Hill has recorded Colorado's two most recent saves, moving him to the front of an unsettled ninth-inning committee. Antonio Senzatela, Victor Vodnik, and Juan Mejia remain capable of receiving opportunities, while Hill's poor ratios create considerable fantasy risk. His 1% Yahoo roster rate makes him easy to find for managers seeking a speculative saves pickup in deeper leagues, as he appears to see his fantasy value gradually increasing.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Anthony Black's Extension Talks Could Squeeze Orlando's Backcourt
Orlando's payroll is set to spike as power forward Paolo Banchero's max extension kicks in, pushing the Magic above the first apron and close to the second, HoopsHype's Michael Scotto reports. That crunch sets up a tough call in the backcourt. Anthony Black is extension-eligible this summer, and with the third-year guard's numbers broadly comparable to Jalen Suggs, who is on a five-year, $150.5 million deal, executives believe Orlando could eventually have to choose between the two. Jonathan Isaac's $14.5 million salary, with only $8 million guaranteed, gives the Magic a possible cost-cutting chip or trade piece, though his career-low 2.6 points in 52 games leave him off fantasy radars. For fantasy, the crowded guard rotation caps usage for both Suggs and Black now, but Black is the developmental name to watch, and a trade of either guard would unlock more value for whoever stays.
Source: Michael Scotto
Source: Michael Scotto
Cole Kmet's Dynasty Value Fading as Offense Improves Around Him
Despite leading the team in total snaps at the position, by the end of the 2025 season, Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet had clearly been overtaken by rookie Colston Loveland. With Chicago operating out of multi-tight end sets at one of the league's highest rates, Kmet is still expected to be a major part of the team's base offense in 2026, but from a fantasy perspective, he is now well behind Loveland and an exciting pair of young receivers in Rome Odunze and Luther Burden III. An incredibly durable player throughout his six-year career, Kmet finished as the TE7 in both 2022 and 2023 on the strength of full availability and 13 touchdown receptions over those two years, but he has not since reached 50 receptions or 500 yards. Still only 27 years old, he remains a dynasty hold for his unique insurance upside, but under contract for two more seasons, RotoBaller's TE50 will not reach free agency and a potentially beneficial change of scenery until 2028.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Ty Gibbs Should Be Strong at San Diego
Look for Ty Gibbs to be a contender in the Anduril 250 at the San Diego Naval Base Coronado Street Course this weekend. The Joe Gibbs Racing driver has finished inside the top five in both road course races this season and also has a second-place finish last season at the Chicago Street Course to his credit. Chicago is the most similar track to San Diego, as they're the only two street courses the Cup Series has visited. Gibbs qualified back in 11th for this weekend's race, but that shouldn't stop him from charging to the front (or near the front, as it's going to be extremely difficult to beat Shane van Gisbergen this weekend). Gibbs was third-fastest in practice on Friday afternoon and posted the fourth-best five-lap average. He's a strong DFS play this weekend (at $9.7K on DraftKings), with both Place Differential upside as well as strong finishing position potential.
Source: Yahoo! Sports
Source: Yahoo! Sports
Pelicans Emerge as Potential Front-Runner to Trade for Ja Morant
The New Orleans Pelicans have emerged as a potential front-runner to trade for point guard Ja Morant, with the Minnesota Timberwolves also interested, The Athletic's Sam Amick said on FanDuel TV's Run It Back. Minnesota would likely have to move a significant salary to make a deal work, leaving New Orleans as the cleaner potential landing spot for the two-time All-Star, who is owed about $87 million over the next two seasons. Morant's market cooled after a 20-game, injury-marred campaign, but the Pelicans would be betting that a change of scenery revives him next to Zion Williamson. The fantasy fallout would hit the New Orleans backcourt: starting guard Dejounte Murray could be moved in a deal, while Jeremiah Fears would see his path to lead-guard reps narrow behind Morant. Morant's upside is real, but so is the availability risk that travels with him.
Source: Sam Amick
Source: Sam Amick
Clayton Beeter Earns Fifth Save, Becoming Priority Waiver Target?
Washington Nationals right-handed pitcher Clayton Beeter earned his fifth save in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. The 27-year-old allowed one run on one hit and two walks (one intentional) but escaped further damage by striking out the final two batters with the tying run at second base. Beeter is now 2-1 with a 3.63 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 25 strikeouts, and has earned five saves over 22 1/3 innings. The ninth-inning picture is not completely settled, as Gus Varland leads Washington with six saves and converted an opportunity earlier in the week. Still, Beeter received the club's latest save chance and has the strikeout ability to remain prominently involved. Only 11% rostered on Yahoo, he should be prioritized in deeper leagues by fantasy managers willing to navigate a committee for potential saves.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Anthony Davis Tells Wizards he Wants to Stay
Center/power forward Anthony Davis wants to stay in Washington, Wizards president Michael Winger said, pushing back on trade rumors since February's deadline deal from Dallas. "He's communicated to me a strong interest in being part of what we're building," Winger told NBC Sports Washington's JP Finlay. Davis has yet to play a game for the Wizards after left-hand ligament damage ultimately kept him out for the rest of the season. The 10-time All-Star is owed $58.5 million next year, and when healthy, he remains a sky-high source of points, rebounds, blocks, and steals. The catch is availability: he has appeared in just 71 of 162 games since the start of 2024-25. A healthy Davis at the four could trim some of Alexandre Sarr's frontcourt usage, though Davis' games-missed history means Sarr should still keep a heavy workload.
Source: JP Finlay
Source: JP Finlay
Quinn Ewers Little More Than a Back-of-Roster Dynasty Handcuff
A seventh-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Miami Dolphins quarterback Quinn Ewers was given the chance to start the final three games of his rookie season. While he did not look glaringly out of place running an NFL offense, averaging 189.7 passing yards across those starts while throwing three touchdowns and three interceptions, the new Dolphins regime moved quickly to add former Packer Malik Willis on a three-year, $67.5 million deal that would presumably lock him in as the starter for the duration of Ewer's rookie contract. At RotoBaller's QB49, Ewers is still a roster-worthy handcuff in superflex dynasty leagues, though any fantasy consideration he sees is likely to come in a worst-case, emergency situation with no other fill-in options. Even then, his upside will still be capped by his conservative play style and Miami's lack of receiver talent, making him an easy player to move on from for managers facing a roster crunch.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Spurs Stay Committed to De'Aaron Fox as Their Starting Point Guard
San Antonio remains committed to De'Aaron Fox as its franchise point guard, even after a rough playoff series while he dealt with a bad ankle, ESPN's Michael C. Wright reports. Sources have described Fox as a steadying presence and the team's closer, and one rough series does not appear to have changed that. His four-year, $229 million extension kicks in next season, lifting his salary to roughly $49.8 million. The bigger fantasy thread is the backcourt logjam: Fox, Stephon Castle, and Dylan Harper all need the ball, and Fox's production settled around 18.6 points and 6.2 assists in a shared setup. Harper's camp is expected to push harder for a starting role after a 24-point, seven-steal playoff game, making last year's No. 2 pick the upside name to track while the Spurs hold firm on Fox.
Source: Michael C. Wright
Source: Michael C. Wright
Jose Cabrera Making MLB Debut, a Viable Streaming Option in Deeper Leagues?
According to Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports, Arizona Diamondbacks right-handed pitching prospect Jose Cabrera will make his major-league debut against the Minnesota Twins on Sunday. The 24-year-old has produced a 3-2 record, 3.69 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, and 64 strikeouts over 61 innings across 12 starts between Double-A Amarillo and Triple-A Reno. Cabrera will take the rotation turn vacated by Ryne Nelson (elbow), while Michael Soroka's glute injury has further thinned Arizona's pitching depth. The matchup carries considerable risk after Minnesota scored 16 runs in Saturday's win over Arizona, and Cabrera is not guaranteed to remain in the rotation beyond his debut. However, his strong minor-league ratios and more than one strikeout per inning make him intriguing for managers willing to accept some volatility. Yahoo managers have yet to roster Cabrera, leaving him at 0% rostered and as a high-risk streamer in NL-only and deeper redraft leagues.
Source: Alex Weiner
Source: Alex Weiner
What Impact Can Calvin Austin III Make for the Giants in 2026?
With the New York Giants having signed or drafted six different wide receivers since the start of the new league year, one of their more under-the-radar additions was veteran Calvin Austin III, who agreed to a one-year, $1.5 million deal after three seasons with the Steelers. At 5'9" and 162 pounds, he offers a similar body type to free agent departee Wan'Dale Robinson, who led the team with 92 catches in 2025, though their usage has differed, with Austin seeing only about half of his snaps out of the slot over the past two seasons. Deployed more as a field stretcher than a true volume threat during his time in Pittsburgh, Austin has topped 400 receiving yards only once, and in New York, his skill set could overlap significantly with fellow free agent acquisition Darnell Mooney. With no clear picture of exactly how the Giants will utilize their deep group of new pass catchers, the only near certainty is that when healthy, the offense will run through 2024 first-round pick Malik Nabers. Ranked outside of RotoBaller's top 300 players for 2026, Austin is a player who will begin the year on waivers in most leagues and is likely to remain there barring the unforeseen.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Mavericks Weigh Trades and a Coaching Hire Ahead of the Draft
The Dallas Mavericks are pushing on three fronts at once, exploring trades, preparing for picks Nos. 9 and 30 in the upcoming NBA draft, and working toward a new head-coaching hire, NBA insider Marc Stein reports. The coaching search matters most for fantasy, since whoever new president Masai Ujiri hires will set the rotation around Cooper Flagg, last season's No. 1 overall pick and the franchise's building block. Dallas parted with Jason Kidd in May and has interviewed a mix of veteran and first-time candidates, hoping to land a coach before Tuesday's draft. The trade talks and two first-rounders add more uncertainty to the roster, while Kyrie Irving continues rehabbing from an ACL injury and clouds the backcourt timeline. Until the staff and roster settle, Flagg's role is the clearest long-term fantasy bet in Dallas, with everyone else's value more dependent on how the offseason shakes out.
Source: Marc Stein
Source: Marc Stein
Jackson Holliday Dealing With Groin Tightness
Baltimore Orioles middle infielder Jackson Holliday (groin) was pulled from Saturday night's game early against the Los Angeles Dodgers due to groin tightness, according to Jake Rill of MLB.com. Manager Craig Albernaz didn't want it to become too serious. Before leaving the eventual 3-2 win over the Dodgers on the road, Holliday went 0-for-3 at the plate with two strikeouts. He was replaced at second base by Jeremiah Jackson. It doesn't sound like Holliday's injury is particularly serious, so we'll consider him day-to-day. However, fantasy managers shouldn't expect Holliday to be back in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale at Dodger Stadium. After his hitless performance on Saturday, the 22-year-old former first overall pick in 2022 is hitting just .200 (17-for-85) with four homers, 12 RBI, 14 runs scored, and three stolen bases in 29 games after getting a late start to the 2026 season due to a broken hamate bone in his hand that he suffered back in February. Holliday has 20-20 upside as a former top prospect, but he has yet to put it all together at the big-league level.
Source: MLB.com - Jake Rill
Source: MLB.com - Jake Rill
Christopher Bell Will Likely Struggle at San Diego
Christopher Bell is one of the best road course racers in the Cup Series, but he's going to have a hard time getting a good finish at the San Diego Naval Base Coronado on Sunday afternoon. Turning left and right is already difficult enough, but now Bell is also dealing with a cast on his broken wrist from his wreck at Michigan, and the lack of speed is more than apparent. Bell was just 36th-fastest in practice on Saturday (out of 39 drivers) and he ended up qualifying back in 37th-place for Sunday afternoon's Anduril 250. For DFS players, that may seem like a lock for a Place Differential play, but it's expected that Bell is going to struggle quite a bit with his injury. Joe Gibbs Racing does have Brent Crews on standby to take over for Bell, but nothing is planned. It may be a strategic option to let the young Crews get in the car after Bell starts the race, though, so the No. 20 team can at least salvage some points.
Source: Motorsport
Source: Motorsport
Nets Explore a Move Up From No. 6 in the Draft
The Brooklyn Nets have tried to trade up from No. 6 into the top four of the upcoming NBA draft, offering their pick plus future firsts, HoopsHype's Michael Scotto reports. With the consensus top tier of AJ Dybantsa, Cameron Boozer, Darryn Peterson, and Caleb Wilson likely out of reach if Brooklyn stays put, the Nets appear set to pick from the next group. They have been linked to a deep run of freshman guards, including Darius Acuff Jr., Mikel Brown Jr., Kingston Flemings, and Keaton Wagler, along with frontcourt options Nate Ament and Aday Mara. Mocks lean toward a guard, with Acuff's scoring and Brown's all-around fit drawing the most traction. No one projects as a bankable fantasy option right away, but a rebuilding, needy Nets roster gives whoever Brooklyn picks a real runway, making this a name to track for the future more than the present.
Source: Michael Scotto
Source: Michael Scotto
Is Zach Ertz Worth Holding in Dynasty Leagues?
With NFL teams now in their summer break between minicamp and training camp, three-time Pro Bowl tight end Zach Ertz remains a free agent. The 13-year veteran was enjoying another solid campaign with the Commanders in 2025 before tearing his ACL in early December. Assuming a standard nine-month recovery timeline, he could be ready to return to action for the start of the 2026 season, but at 35 years old, teams might be rightfully hesitant to make a financial commitment at this time. Ertz is on record as recently as April that he intends to return for his 14th season, but it may require a training camp or early-season injury before a landing spot becomes known. In a league trending loudly toward more heavy personnel usage, a team could benefit greatly from Ertz's services, with the crafty route runner racking up 825 career receptions, including a then-tight end record 116 in 2018. Prior to his injury in 2025, Ertz was the fantasy TE20, and he remains a dynasty hold who can likely still make a usable contribution if given another chance.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Joey Meneses Returning to Majors, Worth a Deep-League Pickup?
According to Martín Gallegos of MLB.com, the Athletics are calling up first baseman/outfielder Joey Meneses from Triple-A Las Vegas. The 34-year-old earned another major-league opportunity by batting .348 with a .944 OPS, 11 home runs, 20 doubles, and 76 RBI across 69 games at Triple-A. Meneses has produced in the majors before, most notably when he hit .324 with 13 home runs and 34 RBI over 56 games for the Washington Nationals in 2022. Brent Rooker's absence creates a potential path to at-bats at designated hitter or in the corner spots, although Nick Kurtz's presence at first base leaves Meneses without a guaranteed everyday role. His Pacific Coast League production should also be viewed cautiously until he proves it against major-league pitching. Completely un-rostered at 0% on Yahoo, Meneses is worth a speculative pickup in AL-only and deeper redraft leagues for managers seeking power and RBI help.
Source: Martin Gallegos
Source: Martin Gallegos
Jazz Have Interest in Re-Signing Jusuf Nurkic
The Utah Jazz have interest in re-signing center Jusuf Nurkic, who is headed for unrestricted free agency, HoopsHype's Michael Scotto reports. The 31-year-old averaged a double-double last season, posting 10.9 points, 10.4 rebounds, 4.8 assists, and 1.3 steals in 41 games. Those numbers come with a major fantasy asterisk: Nurkic posted them as a fill-in starter while Walker Kessler was sidelined, before nose surgery ended his season. With Utah's frontcourt potentially healthier and crowded next season, a returning Nurkic projects more as a backup five whose minutes and production would be difficult to repeat. He remains a useful veteran, but his per-game line is unlikely to carry over in a reserve role, leaving him off fantasy radars unless injuries reopen minutes.
Source: Michael Scotto
Source: Michael Scotto
Michael McDowell a Great DFS Play at San Diego
Whenever the NASCAR Cup Series heads to a road or street course, you have to think of Michael McDowell. Although the Spire Motorsports driver only has one win on this track type (at Indy Road Course in 2023), McDowell has proven himself as a constant top-five threat at these venues, and has finished inside that mark in five of the last seven--including at both Watkins Glen and COTA this year. This weekend, McDowell looks poised for another solid run, as he has a pretty good starting position (ninth) and ranked third in five-lap average during practice. For DFS players, McDowell is a great option on Sunday afternoon, as he comes in under-priced a bit on DraftKings ($8.8K) and can get you a really solid finish with a little bit of Place Differential upside as well.
Source: ifantasyrace
Source: ifantasyrace
Nuggets May Attach Zeke Nnaji to No. 26 Pick
HoopsHype's Michael Scotto reports that the Denver Nuggets have shown a willingness to discuss power forward/center Zeke Nnaji and the No. 26 pick as a trade package, with the team projected near the second apron. Nnaji remains on Denver's current roster, but he played only a small role this season, averaging 3.7 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 0.6 assists in 12.0 minutes across 52 appearances. From a fantasy standpoint, this would be more about clearing a roster and salary slot than losing a rotation piece. Nnaji would need a thinner frontcourt elsewhere to become relevant, while Denver's fantasy outlook would depend heavily on whether the pick is used to bring back immediate bench help or simply move money.
Source: Michael Scotto
Source: Michael Scotto
RJ Barrett Draws Trade Interest in Multi-Team Talks
Toronto Raptors guard/forward RJ Barrett has drawn trade interest in multi-team conversations, HoopsHype's Michael Scotto reports. The 2019 No. 3 pick is entering the final year of his deal at roughly $29.62 million, a clean expiring contract that makes him useful salary-matching in bigger trades. Barrett has averaged 20.5 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 4.3 assists since joining Toronto, but his scoring is woven into a crowded, expensive core alongside Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram. That logjam could cap his usage and keep his counting stats more solid than elite for fantasy. A move to a needier team could lift his volume, yet his name may surface more because of his matchable salary than any real push to deal him, since Toronto could just as easily keep or extend him.
Source: Michael Scotto
Source: Michael Scotto
Ayo Dosunmu May Land Big Deal From Minnesota
HoopsHype's Michael Scotto reports that the Minnesota Timberwolves want to re-sign guard/forward Ayo Dosunmu, whose market is projected north of $18 million annually and could reach the low $20 million range. The 26-year-old played his way into that bracket after carving out a useful two-way role in Minnesota's backcourt following a midseason trade from Chicago. Dosunmu averaged 14.8 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 3.6 assists overall in 2025-26, including 14.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 3.5 assists in 24 games with the Timberwolves, then delivered a 43-point playoff eruption against Denver when Minnesota needed extra shot creation. Dosunmu would still profile as a secondary option behind Anthony Edwards, but a long-term deal would point to steady minutes, defensive-stat appeal, and occasional spike scoring when the Timberwolves are short-handed.
Source: Michael Scotto
Source: Michael Scotto
