Indiana Rules Myles Turner Out For Sunday’s Game

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (hand) will miss his first game of the season Sunday versus the Clippers due to a right hand injury. With Goga Bitadze (ankle) questionable in his own right, Domantas Sabonis is likely to see significant duties at the center spot against L.A. Doug McDermott could also stand to see increased […]

Sixers-Thunder Contest Set For Sunday Waived Off

The Philadelphia 76ers and Oklahoma City Thunder will not take the court Sunday night due to Philly not meeting the requisite number of available players (eight) under the league's health and safety protocols. While the 76ers are down multiple players due to injury (Joel Embiid, Mike Scott), the team is also facing COVID-19 contact tracing […]

Tampa Bay Deems Ke'Shawn Vaughn Inactive, LeSean McCoy In

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers backfield is shaping up to feature Leonard Fournette, Ronald Jones II, and LeSean McCoy for Sunday's Divisional Round showdown with the Saints. Head coach Bruce Arians is set to stick with Fournette as the starter, with Jones planned to be rotated in; that leaves McCoy as the team's third RB option, […]

Kansas City Rules Out Patrick Mahomes Due To Concussion

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (concussion) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's Divisional Round game versus Cleveland. Mahomes departed in the third quarter after coming up wobbly following a tackle on a QB scramble. The team took Mahomes into the tent on the sidelines, before he was able to run into […]

Latavius Murray, Taysom Hill Ruled Out For Sunday’s Contest

The New Orleans Saints will be without running back Latavius Murray (quad) and tight end/quarterback Taysom Hill (knee) for Sunday's Divisional Round matchup versus the Buccaneers. Murray's absence means that Alvin Kamara will be in line for a whopping workload as the Saints' RB1, while Hill's means that Jameis Winston will be the team's unquestioned […]

Ronald Jones II Receives Green Light To Suit Up Sunday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones II (quad/finger) has been given the thumbs up to take the field for Sunday's game versus New Orleans, marking his return following a one-game absence. Leonard Fournette served as Tampa's top back during the Wild Card round, but he is likely to see a decreased role with Jones […]

Patrick Mahomes Exits Sunday’s Game For Evaluation

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes exited Sunday's contest versus Cleveland after coming up wobbly following a scramble during the third quarter. Mahomes needed to be helped to the sidelines before entering the medical tent, but he was able to run to the locker room. Chad Henne took over to complete the drive, which ended […]

Cleveland Loses Jedrick Wills Jr. For Sunday’s Contest

Cleveland Browns left tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. (ankle) played all of one snap in Sunday's game versus Kansas City before departing due to an ankle injury. At halftime, the team announced that Willis would not return to action. The Browns have moved Blake Hance -- who was signed off of the Jets' practice squad just […]

Raheem Morris In Running For Jaguars Defensive Coordinator Gig

The Jacksonville Jaguars brought in recent Falcons interim head coach Raheem Morris for a head-coaching interview earlier this off-season before deciding to hire long-time college coach Urban Meyer to fill that role. Now? Meyer has reached out to Morris to potentially become his defensive coordinator, a role that he had filled for Atlanta prior to […]

Sam Darnold Has Supporters In New Head Coach, OC

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold has faced turmoil from all sides as it comes to his role as the team's starting QB in the past 12 months, and that shows no signs of slowing as 2021 kicks off. But it appears that new head coach Robert Saleh and offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur see their […]

David Njoku, Two Other Browns Get Green Light To Play

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (hamstring), middle linebacker B.J. Goodson (shoulder), and right tackle Jack Conklin (knee/hamstring) have all been given the thumbs up to take the field Sunday versus Kansas City with a shot at the AFC Championship on the line. The trio had all picked up questionable tags earlier in the week […]

Detroit Tabs Dan Campbell As Next Head Coach

The Detroit Lions are set to usher in their next head coach, Dan Campbell, following the New Orleans Saints' elimination from the 2020 postseason. Campbell currently serves as the Saints' assistant head coach and tight ends coach, a gig that he has reprised since 2016. A former member of the Lions, who was on the […]

Brandon Staley Secures HC Interviews With Chargers, Eagles

Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Brandon Staley saw his season come to an end Saturday following a defeat to the Packers in the NFC Divisional Round. Now, he will interview with the Chargers for their vacant head-coaching position Sunday, before meeting with the Eagles for a chance at the same role Monday. Staley has been […]

Rob Gronkowski Eyes Return For 2021 Season

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski returned from retirement to join long-time teammate Tom Brady for the 2020 year. With Brady not planning on hanging up his cleats anytime soon, it appears that Gronkowski wants to continue his career as well, saying that he could see himself in the mix again next season, helping […]

Philadelphia Interviews Josh McDaniels For Head Coach Role

The Philadelphia Eagles have added two new candidates to their list for potential head coach, as Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels was brought in for an interview Sunday, while a request has been made to speak with Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy. McDaniels has been through the rigor of interviewing for multiple franchises' head coach […]

Houston Interviews Leslie Frazier For Head Coach Gig

The Houston Texans are meeting with Buffalo Bills defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier on Sunday as the team continues it's search for its next head coach. Frazier advanced to the AFC Championship Game on Saturday, with his defense holding Lamar Jackson and the Ravens without a touchdown. Frazier's only prior head coaching gig came with the […]

Daily Fantasy Basketball (DFS) Lineup Picks for January 16, 2021

  NBA DFS Premium Cheat Sheet for 1/16 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard   CORE PLAYS MARKED IN GREEN ABOVE Game(s)/Injuries of the Day Normally, this is the slot where we focus on the top game of the slate and attempt to hammer down the players that you’ll need […]

Wesley Matthews Receives Green Light To Suit Up Friday

Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Wesley Matthews (Achilles) has been given the thumbs up to take the floor for Friday's game versus New Orleans, returning from a three-game absence due to Achilles soreness. Matthews is likely to return to his prior bench role, which has seen serious statistical fluctuations, based primarily on his ability to […]

Alex Len Remains Unavailable For Saturday’s Game

Toronto Raptors center Alex Len (personal) will miss his second straight contest due to personal reasons for Saturday's contest versus the Hornets. Having started the last two games that he has been active for, Aron Baynes has taken over starting duties in place of Len, despite Chris Boucher's emergence off the bench. Len has not […]

Tyler Johnson On Track For Return Saturday

Brooklyn Nets point/shooting guard Tyler Johnson was not listed on the team's injury report for Saturday's contest versus Orlando, an indication that he has cleared the league's health and safety protocols. Johnson has played a minimal role off the bench when active this year, but he could be in line for extended minutes with Kyrie […]

Meyers Leonard Will Miss Third Straight Game Saturday

Miami Heat center Meyers Leonard (shoulder) has been ruled out for the third consecutive contest Saturday against the Pistons as he battles a shoulder ailment. Leonard has appeared in just three games this season, seeing a minimal role when active. His absence could loom large Saturday if Miami is unable to reach the requisite number […]

Onyeka Okongwu Faces 15-Minute Cap In Debut Friday

Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu (foot) has been cleared to make his NBA debut Friday versus the Jazz, but will face a 15-minute restriction, per head coach Lloyd Pierce. Okongwu was nabbed with the sixth overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft and is expected to play a sizable role moving forward. For the time […]

James Harden Questionable To Make Nets Debut Saturday

Brooklyn Nets point/shooting guard James Harden has been deemed questionable to suit up Saturday against the Magic as the logistics of the blockbuster trade need to still be ironed out. After beginning the year averaging 37 points through his first three games, Harden has averaged just 17.4 through his last five outings. Should he suit […]

DeMarcus Cousins Unlikely To Suit Up Saturday

Houston Rockets center DeMarcus Cousins (ankle) has been deemed doubtful to take the floor for Saturday's game versus San Antonio due to a sore right ankle. Cousins' return has been somewhat underwhelming from a fantasy perspective, as he has averaged just 14 minutes per game, scoring in single digits in seven of his eight contests […]

Houston Lists Eric Gordon As Questionable For Saturday

Houston Rockets shooting guard/small forward Eric Gordon (leg) has been bumped up to questionable to suit up for Saturday's game versus the Spurs as he continues to battle a tight left leg. Gordon was unavailable for Thursday's contest, paving the way for Sterling Brown, Ben McLemore, and David Nwaba to all get extended run on […]

Jimmy Butler, Avery Bradley Remain Out For Saturday’s Game

Miami Heat shooting guard/small forward Jimmy Butler and shooting guard Avery Bradley have been ruled out ahead of Saturday's contest versus the Pistons under the league's health and safety protocols. While six of their teammates progressed to questionable for the game, Butler and Bradley remain succinctly out, which doesn't bode well for an imminent return […]

John Wall, Danuel House Jr. Ruled Out For Saturday’s Game

Houston Rockets point guard John Wall (knee) and small forward Danuel House Jr. (back) have both been ruled out ahead of Saturday's contest versus the Spurs. The absence of both men left the Houston backcourt fraughtfully thin Thursday, allowing Sterling Brown, David Nwaba and Jae'sean Tate to exceed the 30-minute plateau and put together impressive […]

Bam Adebayo Headlines Eight Questionable For Saturday

The Miami Heat have battled through the league's health and safety protocols to meet the minimum number of players in each of their past two contests, but with eight players listed as questionable (in addition to three being out) for Saturday's game versus Detroit, whether or not they suit up could come down to the […]

Kyrie Irving Will Be Unavailable For Saturday’s Contest

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving will miss Saturday's game versus Orlando as he continues to work through the league's health and safety protocols after a prolonged absence due to personal reasons. Irving last suited up back on Jan. 5, with the landscape of his teammates having changed significantly from the last time that he […]

Joel Embiid Set For Multi-Game Absence With Knee Injury

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) will miss at least the next two games due to pain in his right knee. Embiid did not travel with Philadelphia ahead of their matchups Saturday in Memphis and Sunday in Oklahoma City. Without Embiid in the mix, fantasy managers can see Dwight Howard as a short-term stream option, […]