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Dynasty Stock Watch for 2019 - Running Back Fallers
In the first part of this column, I took a look at some of the running backs whose stock is rising in dynasty leagues ahead of the 2019 season. Today, it's time to look at the opposite side of things. Fantasy football rankings are a zero-sum game. For a player to break into the top-10... Read More
Fantasy Spin: Kawhi Leonard And Paul George To The Clippers
Well, the Kawhi Leonard saga has finally ended, and it happened in the most unexpected way, as Leonard signed with the Clippers late on Friday night in a move that also resulted in the Oklahoma City Thunder sending Paul George to the Clippers for approximately 36 first round draft picks. It's a big deal, one... Read More
WNBA Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks (7/5/19): WNBA DFS Advice for DraftKings and FanDuel
Hopefully everyone enjoyed their July 4th, though it would have been a little more enjoyable if there'd been some WNBA games to watch. Instead, though, we get a pretty strong four-game slate today, headlined by a Mystics/Aces game that should be an incredibly entertaining finale for the night. In this article, I'll be providing you... Read More
Ezekiel Elliott Will Not Be Suspended
Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott met with the NFL about a May incident in Las Vegas, and the league has determined that Elliott did not violate the league's Personal Conduct Policy. Elliott will not face a suspension and will be available to start the year for the Cowboys. Elliott has led the NFL in... Read More
Deshaun Watson Holding Informal Workouts With Receivers
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson is holding informal offseason workouts with Houston's receivers, including wide receiver Vyncint Smith, who says the workouts are helping build chemistry with the team's receivers and their quarterback. Watson is one of the NFL's best young quarterback, and getting extra time with his receivers should help the Texans offense this... Read More
Glenn Robinson III To Sign With Warriors
The Golden State Warriors and free agent small forward Glenn Robinson III are agreed to terms on a two-year deal. Last year with Detroit, Robinson played in 47 games, averaging 4.2 points and 1.5 rebounds per game while shooting 42 percent from the field. Those aren't great numbers, but it's possible Robinson ends up starting... Read More
Willie Cauley-Stein To Sign With Warriors
With DeMarcus Cousins and Jordan Bell both not returning to the Warriors next season, the team had an opening at the center position. They'll fill it with former Sacramento Kings center Willie Cauley-Stein, who averaged 11.9 points and 8.4 rebounds per game last year. Cauley-Stein is a rangy defender who should easily grab the starting... Read More
Jeff Green To Sign With Jazz
The Utah Jazz and free agent forward Jeff Green have agreed on a one-year deal for Green to join the Utah Jazz. Green's been a promising and at times inconsistent player for over a decade, but he's coming off a solid year in Washington in which he scored 12.3 points per game to go along... Read More
Gardner Minshew Could Be Jaguars Backup Quarterback
In his daily mailbag for Jaguars.com, Jaguars insider John Oehser writes that he expects rookie quarterback Gardner Minshew to be the team's top backup for starting quarterback Nick Foles, beating out Tanner Lee and Alex McGough for the spot. Foles will have full reins of the offense, so Minshew shouldn't even be a consideration in... Read More
D'Onta Foreman Continues To Progress
Houston Texans running back D'Onta Foreman is reportedly "light years" ahead of where he was at last year in recovery from his Achilles tear. Achilles injuries are often multi-year issues, with players missing a full season and then spending the next one working their way back onto the field and towards being close to their... Read More
WNBA Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks (7/2/19): WNBA DFS Advice for DraftKings and FanDuel
Two games on today's slate, including an afternoon meeting between the Sky and Aces. That'll be followed by the Dream facing the Lynx in a game that could go very poorly for Atlanta if the team's recent play is any indication. In this article, I'll be providing you with some daily fantasy WNBA lineup picks for... Read More
Taj Gibson To Join Knicks
Free agent power forward Taj Gibson will join the New York Knicks next season, but the veteran finds himself in an unenviable position in terms of playing time. The Knicks signed two younger bigs, Julius Randle and Bobby Portis, who will likely be prioritized on a young New York squad, leaving Gibson to be a... Read More
Richaun Holmes To Sign With Kings
Center Richaun Holmes has agreed to a free agent deal with the Sacramento Kings. Holmes spent last season in Phoenix, appearing in 70 games and averaging 8.2 points and 4.7 rebounds per game. He’ll be competing with Harry Giles for backup center minutes behind Dewayne Dedmon, and the winner of that battle will possess some... Read More
Cory Joseph Agrees To Deal With Kings
The Sacramento Kings and free agent guard Cory Joseph have reached an agreement on three-year deal. Joseph will be the backup point guard to De’Aaron Fox. Joseph played all 164 games over his two seasons in Indiana, averaging 7.2 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 3.5 assists over that span of time while shooting 41.8 percent from... Read More
Enes Kanter To Sign With Celtics
With Al Horford agreeing to a four-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, the Boston Celtics needed a new starting center. It appears they’ve found one, agreeing to a two-year deal with Enes Kanter. Kanter is a negative on the defensive end, but he’s still a good offensive center who put up 13.7 points and 9.8... Read More
Tomas Satoransky Will Join Bulls
Point guard Tomas Satoransky will have a new home next season, joining the Chicago Bulls via a sign-and-trade with his former home, the Washington Wizards. For the time being, Satoransky will man the starting point guard spot while rookie Coby White comes off the bench. Satoransky is a capable player who started 54 games for... Read More
Seth Curry Agrees To Deal With Mavericks
Guard Seth Curry will be a Dallas Maverick again. After a one-year departure to Portland, where he played 74 games, scoring 7.9 points per contest while shooting 45 percent from three on 3.4 attempts per game, Curry is heading back to Dallas, where he started 42 games in the 2016-2017 season. Dallas looks a lot... Read More
Robin Lopez Agrees To Be Brother’s Backup
Free agent center Robin Lopez is heading to the Milwaukee Bucks, where he’ll serve as brother Brook’s primary backup. Lopez isn’t the player his brother is at this point, mainly due to the way he hasn’t adapted his offensive game to the modern NBA like Brook has, but he’s capable of putting up 10 points... Read More
Reggie Bullock Intends To Sign With Knicks
Small forward Reggie Bullock has agreed to a two-year deal to join the New York Knicks. While it’s hard to see how the team’s new glut of power forwards will fit together, slotting Bullock into the lineup will be much easier as he can contribute at the two and the three off the Knicks bench.... Read More
Mike Muscala Agrees To Deal With Thunder
Free agent power forward Mike Muscala has agreed to a deal to join the Oklahoma City Thunder. Muscala bounced around last season, opening the year in Philadelphia before a brief stop with the Clippers before being traded the next day to the Lakers. Muscala wasn’t exactly impressive in his limited minutes last year, averaging 7.0... Read More
Mario Hezonja To Sign With Portland
The Portland Trail Blazers and free agent forward Mario Hezonja have agreed to a one-year minimum contract with a player option in the second season. Hezonja was the fifth overall pick in 2015 but has promptly become an afterthought in the league. He spent last year as a Knick, playing 58 games with 24 starts.... Read More
Ish Smith Agrees To Deal With Washington
With John Wall expected to miss most of the season and Tomas Satoransky heading to Chicago, the Washington Wizards had a hole to fill at point guard. They’ll fill it with free agent guard Ish Smith, who played 56 games off the bench for the Pistons last year, averaging 8.9 points per game and 3.6... Read More
Bobby Portis To Sign With Knicks
After striking out on all the league’s marquee free agents, the New York Knicks have agreed to a deal with power forward Bobby Portis. The Knicks have signed a lot of fours in the early days of free agency so exactly how Portis fits on this roster is still up for debate, but Portis is... Read More
Harrison Barnes Agrees To Extension With Kings
Forward Harrison Barnes has agreed to a four-year deal to remain with the Sacramento Kings. Barnes joined the Kings in a mid-season trade from Dallas last year and in his 28 games with the team he averaged 14.3 points and 5.5 rebounds per game on 45.5 percent shooting. Barnes was asked to do less in... Read More
Ed Davis Agrees To Contract With Jazz
Free agent power forward/center Ed Davis has agreed to a two-year contract with the Utah Jazz. Davis was a do-it-all bench piece for the Nets last season, averaging 5.8 points and 8.6 rebounds per game. He’s likely heading for the same role in Utah, but playing behind Rudy Gobert, who should stay on the floor... Read More
Sacramento Kings Agree To Deal With Dewayne Dedmon
With Willie Cauley-Stein likely on the way out, the Sacramento Kings were in need of help at the center position. They got that on the first day of free agency, agreeing to a three-year deal to join Sacramento. Dedmon is an underrated big man who can score inside and outside, shooting 38.2 percent on 3.4... Read More
DeMarre Carroll To Sign With Spurs
Free agent forward DeMarre Carroll has agreed to a two-year deal with the San Antonio Spurs, leaving the Brooklyn Nets after two seasons. Carroll only started eight of his 67 games last year, but he provided the Nets with a solid wing option off the bench, scoring 11.1 points per game and adding 5.2 rebounds... Read More
Josh Richardson Traded To 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers have reportedly acquired guard Josh Richardson in a sign-and-trade deal with the Miami Heat. The Sixers lost guard J.J. Redick to the Pelicans in free agency earlier on Sunday, so the acquisition of Richardson helps to fill a key hole in the team’s starting lineup. Richardson isn’t close to the shooter Redick... Read More
Al Horford To Sign With 76ers
Free agent center/power forward Al Horford has agreed to a four-year deal to join the Philadelphia 76ers. The move came just moments after guard Jimmy Butler agreed to a deal to leave the Sixers for the Miami Heat. Horford will primarily play the four for Philadelphia and will be able to be the team’s backup... Read More
Jimmy Butler Heading To Heat In Sign-And-Trade
The Philadelphia 76ers have reached an agreement with the Miami Heat to send guard/forward Jimmy Butler to Miami in exchange for Josh Richardson. Butler joins a Miami team that’s been in need of a star player and will instantly be the team’s first option. The real life move puts Butler farther away from a championship,... Read More
