Derek Holland Joins Tigers On Minor League Contract

Left-handed pitcher Derek Holland has been inked to a Minor League deal with the Detroit Tigers that carries an invitation to Major League Spring Training. Holland, a 12-year veteran, last appeared with Pittsburgh in 2020 and posted a 6.86 ERA over 12 appearances (five starts). After spending eight years with the Rangers to open his […]

Texas Signs Delino DeShields To Minor League Deal

Outfielder Delino DeShields has rejoined the Texas Rangers on a Minor League contract with an invite to Spring Training for the upcoming 2021 year. DeShields served as primarily an everyday player for the club from 2015-20 before a trade to Cleveland, which saw him produce a .252/.310/.318 slash line across 37 games last year. Known […]

Wander Franco Earns Spring Training Invite

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco has officially earned his first Major League Spring Training invite for the coming year. Franco, 19, is widely viewed as the top prospect in the Majors for a second consecutive year despite not having yet played above Class A Advanced. Preternaturally talented, Franco could make a strong push for […]

Jake Odorizzi Generating More Buzz

Free-agent right-handed pitcher Jake Odorizzi remains one of the top arms still available to sign entering February with spring training just weeks away. Jon Morosi of MLB Network pegs the Angels, Blue Jays, Giants, Red Sox and Twins as the expected top suitors, while the Mets remain perpetually in the mix to further bolster their […]

Luka Doncic Continues MVP-esque Production In Defeat

Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic's excellence this year has been so par for the course that his 29 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists in Saturday's loss to the Suns seem commonplace. Shooting 12-for-22 overall, including 3-for-7 from behind the arc, Doncic remained the focal point of the offense without Kristaps Porzingis (rest) available. […]

Deandre Ayton Ties Season High With 17 Boards In Win

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton snatched a season-high-tying 17 rebounds to go along with 18 points during Saturday's victory over the Mavericks. The double-double marks Ayton's sixth in his last seven games, having averaged 14.7 boards per outing in that span. He also added four assists Saturday, further taking advantage of Dallas' thin frontcourt without […]

Chris Paul Continues Scoring Barrage Amid Double-Double

Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul has taken on an increased offensive role without Devin Booker (hamstring) in the mix, which helped lead to a 29-point, 12-assist double-double that Paul produced in Saturday's win over Dallas. Paul shot a season-high 13 free throws, knocking down 12, while adding four steals and three rebounds to deliver […]

Jayson Tatum Drops Game-High 30 Points

Boston Celtics small/power forward Jayson Tatum led all scorers with a game-high 30 points during Saturday's loss to the Lakers. Tatum has shown little ill effects of a five-game layoff, averaging 26.3 PPG while shooting 51.6 percent from the field on more than 21 field-goal attempts per contest since his return. In addition to making […]

Anthony Davis Returns With Massive Double-Double

Los Angeles Lakers power forward/center Anthony Davis got back into action for Saturday's win over Boston after a one-game absence and promptly delivered a strong 27-point, 14-rebound showing. Shooting 11-for-25 from the field overall, Davis' aggressiveness also led to him shooting seven free throws, with the Boston defense unable to corral his repertoire. He also […]

Kemba Walker Delivers Forgettable Stat Line In Defeat

Boston Celtics point guard Kemba Walker struggled mightily from the field during Saturday's loss to the Lakers, shooting 1-for-12 overall, including missing a potential game-winning shot in the final seconds. Saturday's outing marks the most shots that Walker has taken in a contest since Nov. 13, 2013, to have finished with one only or fewer […]

Jamal Murray Remains Banged Up, But Probable For Sunday

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray (shoulder) officially is seen as probable to play in Sunday's game against Utah due to a sprained left shoulder. But Murray is also dealing with persistent right elbow issues and a bruised glute to boot, further complicating his nightly DFS appeal. Murray has missed just one game this year […]

Doug McDermott Picks Up Questionable Tag For Sunday

Indiana Pacers small/power forward Doug McDermott (back) has been deemed questionable to take the floor for Sunday's contest against Philadelphia due to a lower back contusion that he sustained Friday. McDermott is also banged up with a thumb ailment that briefly knocked him from Friday's game, which could further complicate his status. Without him in […]

Donovan Mitchell, Derrick Favors Questionable For Sunday

Utah Jazz point/shooting guard Donovan Mitchell (concussion) and power forward/center Derrick Favors (back) have both been tagged as questionable to suit up for Sunday's game versus Denver. Mitchell has missed the team's past two outings under the league's concussion protocol, which has paved the way for Joe Ingles to excel among the starting five. Should […]

LeBron James Will Suit Up For Saturday’s Contest

Los Angeles Lakers point guard/small forward LeBron James (ankle) has been given the green light to take the court Saturday against Boston as he continues to recover from a sprained left ankle. Despite James' constant questionable designations, he doesn't appear in line for an absence due to the ailment anytime soon. With Saturday's game being […]

Anthony Davis Gets Green Light To Play Saturday

Los Angeles Lakers power forward/center Anthony Davis (quad) has been given the thumbs up to take the floor for Saturday's game versus the Celtics despite a quad ailment. Davis' absence has been stemmed at one game, forcing Kyle Kuzma's fantasy stock down after having posted a double-double in his most recent outing without Davis in […]

Dallas Rests Kristaps Porzingis For Saturday’s Contest

Dallas Mavericks power forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (rest) has been ruled out for Saturday's game versus Phoenix as the team continues to monitor his workload. The Mavs are playing the second leg of a back-to-back Saturday, which also marks their fourth game in six days. Head coach Rick Carlisle was able to confirm that Porzingis would […]

Minnesota Lists D'Angelo Russell As Questionable For Sunday

Minnesota Timberwolves point/shooting guard D'Angelo Russell (quad) and power forward/center Naz Reid (wrist) have picked up questionable designations for Sunday's contest versus Cleveland. Russell is working his through a bruised right quad, having returned from a three-game absence to log 25 minutes Friday. Barring a setback, he should be on the right side of that […]

Deni Avdija Headlines Wizards Returning Trio Sunday

The Washington Wizards are getting back the triumvirate of small/power forward Deni Avdija, small forward Troy Brown, and point guard Ish Smith for Sunday's contest versus the Nets. The group has missed each of the team's previous four contests, with none of the trio having suited up since Jan. 11 due to the league's health […]

Reggie Bullock Picks Up Questionable Tag For Sunday

New York Knicks shooting guard/small forward Reggie Bullock (neck) has been deemed questionable to play in Sunday's game versus the Clippers as he battles neck soreness. Bullock has missed each of the team's three previous outings, which has allowed Alec Burks to shift into the starting five. Despite his starting role, Burks has actually seen […]

Brooklyn Inks Iman Shumpert To Contract

Veteran shooting guard Iman Shumpert is joining the Brooklyn Nets, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Shumpert played 13 games with the Nets last season as a reserve, averaging 4.2 points and 2.6 rebounds across 18.5 minutes on a nightly basis. Known for his defensive acumen, Shumpert would likely reprise a wing defender role among […]

OG Anunoby Will Miss Third Straight Game Sunday

Toronto Raptors small forward OG Anunoby (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest versus Orlando due to a strained left calf. The absence marks Anunoby's third straight on the sidelines, and with Norman Powell (quad) also unlikely to play, Terence Davis is likely to receive a second consecutive start, giving him added DFS intrigue. […]

Nassir Little Enters Starting Lineup Saturday

Portland Trail Blazers small/power forward Nassir Little has been bumped into the starting five in place of Derrick Jones Jr. (foot) for Saturday's contest versus the Bulls. Little's spot with the starting lineup should earn him DFS punt play appeal, but he has averaged just 8.3 minutes and 1.4 PPG off the bench this year, […]

Philadelphia Lists Joel Embiid As Questionable For Sunday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (back) has been deemed questionable to play in Sunday's contest versus Indiana as he continues to work through back tightness. Embiid had a scary landing on his back Wednesday, but responded with a 37-point showing in 27 minutes Friday. An absence from Embiid would give Dwight Howard added DFS appeal. […]

Andre Iguodala Returns Saturday; Avery Bradley Still Out

Miami Heat small forward Andre Iguodala (neck) has been bumped up to available to play in Saturday's game versus the Kings, but shooting guard Avery Bradley (knee) has been ruled out. Iguodala's absence lasted just one game, but having scored in double figures just once this season, he holds very little fantasy intrigue, especially with […]

Jimmy Butler, Tyler Herro Receive Green Light To Play Saturday

Miami Heat shooting guard/small forward Jimmy Butler and point/shooting guard Tyler Herro (neck) have been given the thumbs up to take the floor for Saturday's game against Sacramento. Butler's return marks his first outing since Jan. 9, having been sidelined for the Heat's last 10 outings as he worked through the league's COVID-19 protocols. Despite it […]

James Harden Earns Questionable Tag For Sunday

Brooklyn Nets point/shooting guard James Harden (thigh) has been tagged as questionable to suit up for Sunday's game versus Washington as he battles a left thigh contusion. Combined with the recent remarks by head coach Steve Nash that he would like to limit the minutes of the Nets' Big 3, it wouldn't be a shock […]

Kristaps Porzingis Picks Up Questionable Tag Saturday

Dallas Mavericks power forward Kristaps Porzingis (knee, rest) has been deemed questionable to play in Saturday's game versus the Suns as the team attempts to limit his workload on back-to-backs. Porzingis has played two straight nights earlier this year, but did sit out the second leg of the team's most recent back-to-back set. Should he […]

Daily Fantasy Basketball (DFS) Lineup Picks for January 30, 2021

  NBA DFS Premium Cheat Sheet for 1/30 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard   CORE PLAYS MARKED IN GREEN ABOVE   Game of the Day Grizzlies @ Spurs For the first time in 12 days, the Grizzlies are returning to action. You’d be forgiven if you’ve forgotten that Memphis […]

Jimmy Butler Earns Questionable Tag For Saturday

Miami Heat shooting guard/small forward Jimmy Butler has been bumped up to questionable for Saturday's game against Sacramento as he continues to work his way back into game shape after working through the league's health and safety protocols. Butler has not played since Jan. 9, paving the way for multiple members of the Heat to […]

Jarrett Culver Will Miss At Least One More Week With Injury

Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard/small forward Jarrett Culver (ankle) is facing an extended absence due to a significant ankle sprain, which is likely to keep him on the shelf for at least the next week. Having already been ruled out for Friday's game, Culver can be expected to miss the team's next four contests as well, […]