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Wendell Carter Jr., Mo Bamba Will Miss Wednesday’s Game
Orlando Magic power forward/center Wendell Carter Jr. (hamstring) and center Mo Bamba (toe) have been ruled out for Wednesday's contest vs. Washington. Carter's absence has now stretched to three contests, while Bamba's absence opens the door for Robin Lopez to play a substantial role in the DFS market Wednesday. Prior to the hamstring issue cropping […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoNerlens Noel Returns For Wednesday’s Contest
New York Knicks center Nerlens Noel will take the floor Wednesday against Dallas, marking his first game action since Dec. 21. Noel was sidelined for 10 games under a combination of the league's health and safety protocols and return to competition conditioning, with Mitchell Robinson in line to lose his stranglehold on center duties. Noel […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoKemba Walker Remains Sidelined For Wednesday’s Game
New York Knicks point guard Kemba Walker (knee) will miss his seventh consecutive contest Wednesday vs. Dallas due to left knee soreness. The fact that Walker earned a questionable designation could be a hint into how close he is to returning, but Immanuel Quickley and Miles McBride figure to cover for him in the meantime. […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoChris Duarte Remains Absent For Wednesday’s Game
Indiana Pacers shooting guard Chris Duarte (personal) has been ruled out for Wednesday's contest against the Celtics, marking his second consecutive absence. Duarte has been away from the team while attending to the birth of his daughter, which opens the door for Jeremy Lamb to play a larger offensive role within the second unit. When […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoHassan Whiteside Lands In COVID-19 Protocols
Utah Jazz center Hassan Whiteside has been placed in the league's health and safety protocols, ruling him out indefinitely, beginning with Wednesday's game vs. Cleveland. Whiteside had stepped into the starting five for the past three contests with Rudy Gobert also sidelined, with the duo's absence leaving the team tremendously thin in the frontcourt. Eric Paschall […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoMalcolm Brogdon, Caris LeVert Will Play Wednesday
Indiana Pacers point guard Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles) and point/shooting guard Caris LeVert have been given the green light to suit up for Wednesday's game vs. the Celtics. Brogdon is returning from a nine-game absence, while LeVert is back after five contests spent on the sidelines, with both likely facing capped minutes totals out of the […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoDamian Lillard Set To Undergo Abdominal Surgery
Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (abdominal) will soon undergo surgery in an attempt to rectify his persistent abdominal injury, per Brian Windhorst of ESPN. Lillard has missed each of his team's five previous outings due to the ailment, with 11 absences to his credit in 2021-22. While the surgery is not expected to […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoThomas Bryant Set To Make Season Debut Wednesday
Washington Wizards center Thomas Bryant (knee) is expected to be available for Wednesday's game against Orlando, which will mark his season debut. Bryant last appeared Jan. 9, 2021, having since rehabbed a torn left ACL. The 24-year-old will likely be on a sizable minutes restriction to begin his playing stint, with his addition giving Washington […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoMarcus Smart Unlikely To Suit Up Wednesday
Boston Celtics point/shooting guard Marcus Smart (thigh) has been tagged as doubtful to play in Wednesday's game vs. Indiana due to a right thigh contusion. With Payton Pritchard (health and safety protocols) questionable to return, Jaylen Brown could once again be looking at a game with massive assists upside; Dennis Schroder would also be in […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoTyrese Maxey Set To Return For Wednesday’s Game
Philadelphia 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey has not been listed on the team's injury report ahead of Wednesday's contest vs. Charlotte. Maxey has missed the previous four games due to the league's COVID-19 health and safety protocols, forcing the Sixers backcourt to get creative. The 21-year-old has emerged as not only the undisputed starting point […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoScottie Barnes, Gary Trent Jr. Will Miss Tuesday’s Game
Toronto Raptors power forward Scottie Barnes (knee) and shooting guard Gary Trent Jr. (ankle) have been ruled out for Tuesday's contest against Phoenix. Both are dealing with soreness for their respective ailments, with Barnes having struggled to the tune of a 10% three-point percentage over his last four games. Trent's absence will mark his second […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJimmy Butler Will Miss Third Straight Game Wednesday
Miami Heat small forward Jimmy Butler (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Atlanta, marking his third consecutive absence due to a sprained right ankle. Max Strus has stepped into the starting five in place of Butler and combined for 39 points over his last two outings, giving him significant DFS appeal. Tyler […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoRui Hachimura Faces Minutes Cap For Tuesday’s Game
Washington Wizards power forward Rui Hachimura is expected to play around 15-16 minutes during Tuesday's contest vs. the Thunder as he ramps back up to game speed. Hachimura played 14 minutes during his season debut Sunday, collecting six points (on eight shots) and three rebounds. Having averaged 11.4 field-goal attempts per game over each of […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJames Harden, Kyrie Irving Questionable To Play Wednesday
Brooklyn Nets point guard James Harden (knee) and point/shooting guard Kyrie Irving (ankle) have both been deemed questionable to suit up for Wednesday's contest against the Bulls. Harden missed Monday's game, but there is optimism around a potential return to action, while Irving is facing a two-game absence after Wednesday due to his inability to […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoBradley Beal Lands In COVID-19 Protocols Again
Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal was placed in the league's health and safety protocols prior to Tuesday's game vs. Oklahoma City, ruling him out indefinitely. Corey Kispert will enter the starting five with Beal missing action for the second time this season due to the protocols. The three-time All-Star has been on a torrid […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoDraymond Green Will Miss At Least Tuesday’s Game
Golden State Warriors power forward/center Draymond Green (calf) did not travel with the team for its four-game road trip, which begins Tuesday in Memphis. Green essentially has missed the two previous contests with a calf ailment, allowing Nemanja Bjelica, Juan Toscano-Anderson, and Otto Porter Jr. to all play larger roles in the frontcourt. While it's […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoMarkieff Morris Lands In League’s COVID-19 Protocols
Miami Heat power forward Markieff Morris has been placed in the league's health and safety protocols, ruling him out indefinitely while he also deals with a bout of whiplash that has sidelined him since Nov. 8. Even when healthy, Morris figures to fight and claw for minutes in Miami's frontcourt, a situation that likely allows […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoMalcolm Brogdon, Chris Duarte Will Miss Monday’s Outing
Indiana Pacers point guard Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles) and shooting guard Chris Duarte (personal) have been ruled out for Monday's game vs. Boston. Brogdon's Achilles issue has now sidelined him for nine contests, while Duarte is unavailable after a brief one-game return following a stint in the league's health and safety protocols. The backcourt group of […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoEric Gordon Will Miss Monday’s Contest
Houston Rockets small forward Eric Gordon (groin) has been ruled out for Monday's game vs. Philadelphia due to a tight right groin. Gordon remains a premier season-long asset for those in search of three-pointers in categories formats, while his absence opens the door for Garrison Mathews and Josh Christopher to play larger scoring roles on […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJoe Ingles Clears COVID-19 Protocols, Still Out Monday
Utah Jazz shooting guard/small forward Joe Ingles has tested out of the league's health and safety protocols, but he will remain sidelined for Monday's game vs. Detroit as he ramps back into game shape. Ingles' absence has climbed to four games, with the Jazz having ferried numerous names into their second unit over that span. […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoKemba Walker, Nerlens Noel Will Miss Monday’s Contest
New York Knicks point guard Kemba Walker (knee) and center Nerlens Noel have been ruled out for Monday's game against San Antonio. The absences continue for both players, with Walker now having missed six consecutive contests, whereas Noel has missed 10 straight. Alec Burks and Immanuel Quickley have enjoyed elevated offensive roles in the backcourt […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoLaMarcus Aldridge Will Miss Second Straight Outing
Brooklyn Nets center LaMarcus Aldridge (foot) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Portland, his second consecutive contest missed vs. a franchise he once suited up for. Aldridge has combined to play just 25 minutes over Brooklyn's last five outings, with Nicolas Claxton having seized starting duties. Dayron Sharpe was a strong contributor off […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoKelly Oubre Jr. Joins League’s COVID-19 Protocols
Charlotte Hornets shooting guard/small forward Kelly Oubre Jr. has been added to the league's health and safety protocols, ruling him out indefinitely, beginning with Monday's game vs. Milwaukee. The absence will mark the first of the season for Oubre, who has enjoyed an excellent offensive year in Charlotte by averaging 16.6 points per game. The […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoWill Barton Enters League’s COVID-19 Protocols
Denver Nuggets shooting guard Will Barton has landed in the league's health and safety protocols, ruling him out indefinitely. Barton has enjoyed another solid season among Denver's starting five, as he is on pace to set new career bests with 4.2 assists and 2.3 made triples per outing. Without him in the mix, the backcourt […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJames Harden Will Miss Monday’s Contest
Brooklyn Nets point guard James Harden (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Portland due to a left knee hyperextension. Harden's absence paves the way for Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant to carry higher DFS upsides, while Patty Mills figures to remain a prominent member of the starting unit. Harden logged 44 minutes […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoElijah Mitchell Breaks 49ers Rookie Rushing Record
San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell compiled 85 rushing yards on 21 carries in the team's Week 18 victory over the Rams, giving him the franchise's rookie rushing yard record. Nabbed in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft out of Louisiana-Lafayette, Mitchell needed just 11 games to break the mark, coming 37 […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoKeelan Cole Scores First Touchdown Of The Year In Week 18
New York Jets wide receiver Keelan Cole became the team's de facto No. 1 option in the passing game after injuries decimated the unit during Sunday's defeat to the Bills. Cole hauled in his first touchdown of the season, finishing with three catches for 54 yards against a stout Buffalo secondary. Cole had not accrued […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJared Goff Throws Two Touchdowns In Week 18 Victory
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff returned to action for Sunday's victory over Green Bay, slinging two touchdowns while going 21-for-30 for 238 yards in his final outing of the year. Factoring in his three-touchdown, zero-interception performance in Week 15, Goff concluded the year with a flurry, setting the stage for a potential revival come 2022. […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoSamaje Perine Fails To Log Offensive Snap In Week 18
Cincinnati Bengals running back Samaje Perine was widely touted as the team's lead back ahead of Sunday's defeat to the Browns, but that proved to be entirely false as the 26-year-old did not play a single offensive snap, even with Joe Mixon unavailable due to COVID-19. Undoubtedly, Perine's absence cost numerous fantasy managers in either […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoDanny Amendola Concludes Season With Two-TD Performance
Houston Texans wide receiver Danny Amendola returned to action for Sunday's defeat to the Titans, but he saved his best performance of the season for Week 18. Amendola had previously accrued just one touchdown all year -- Week 1 against Jacksonville; he finished with seven catches for 113 yards and two scores vs. Tennessee, setting […]
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