Jake Fraley Moves Up In Batting Order

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley will move up in the batting order for Friday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Normally, Fraley bats fifth in the order versus right-handed starters. However, he'll slide up to the three-hole and serve as the designated hitter versus right-hander Corbin Burnes. Jonathan India will move down to the fifth spot […]

Jordan Westburg Shifts Over To Third Base

Baltimore Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg will move over to third base for Friday's game against the Miami Marlins. The 24-year-old has made six starts at second base, while Friday's game marks his fifth time playing third base since being called up. It appears the O's want Westburg to get comfortable at both positions. He originally […]

Ryan Tepera To Opt Out Of Deal

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Ryan Tepera has decided to opt out of his minor-league deal with the organization. The 35-year-old signed a minor-league deal with the team last month after being released by the Los Angeles Angels. He struggled heavily during his time with the Angels, but pitched well in the minors. Tepera didn't allow […]

Shane McClanahan To Start On Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan (back) is expected to take the mound against the Kansas City Royals on Sunday. This was already the assumption, but manager Kevin Cash confirmed this theory during a radio show on Friday. The left-hander hasn't pitched since the beginning of July due to back tightness. The Rays are […]

Connor Prielipp To Undergo Surgery

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Connor Prielipp (elbow) is expected to undergo surgery on Monday. The surgery will address the ulnar collateral ligament in his pitching elbow. He previously underwent Tommy John surgery in 2021 with Alabama. The Twins selected Prielipp in the second-round of last year's draft. The 22-year-old has only made two starts this […]

Chigoziem Okonkwo Has Shown Improvement

Tennessee Titans tight end Chigoziem Okonkwo is reportedly showing improvement as a blocker and pass-catcher. The 23-year-old showed plenty of potential during his rookie season in 2022. He finished with 32 receptions for 450 yards and three touchdowns in 17 games (eight starts) with Tennessee. The expectation is that he'll see a bigger workload during […]

Haywood Highsmith Gets Fully Guaranteed Contract

Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith will have his contract be fully guaranteed for the upcoming 2023-2024 season. The 26-year-old averaged career-highs with 4.4 points, 3.5 assists, 0.7 steals in 54 games last season. He averaged nearly 18 minutes per game and is expected to have a similar role next season. Highsmith also saw some postseason […]

Kobe Bufkin Has Solid Game On Thursday

Atlanta Hawks guard Kobe Bufkin has struggled with his shooting this summer, but was able to put together a solid game on Thursday. The 19-year-old went 5-for-11 from the floor with 14 points, seven assists, and one block during Thursday's Summer League matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers. The assumption is that Bufkin is going to […]

Jaden Springer Scores 29 Points On Thursday

Philadelphia 76ers guard Jaden Springer has certainly helped his case to earn minutes in the rotation with his play during the Summer League. On Thursday, Springer went 8-of-16 from the floor with 29 points, three rebounds, and three assists in the loss to the Atlanta Hawks. The 20-year-old has spent a majority of his two […]

Terquavion Smith Drops 20 Points

Philadelphia 76ers guard Terquavion Smith has proven to be a consistent scorer during his Summer League action. The 20-year-old went 7-of-10 from the floor for 20 points with three rebounds and three assists during Thursday's Summer League matchup against the Atlanta Hawks. Smith will be on a two-way contract this season, which means he'll probably […]

Scoot Henderson To Miss Rest Of Summer League

Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (shoulder) has officially been shut down for the rest of the Summer League. The rookie guard is dealing with a right shoulder strain that he suffered during Friday's game. The organization doesn't want to push anything with their prized guard. The expectation is that this is a minor injury […]

Domantas Sabonis Won't Play In World Cup

Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis has decided to not play for the Lithuanian national team this summer. It was originally reported by a Lithuanian coach that Sabonis opted out because of his surgery, which was not true. Sabonis did not require surgery on his right thumb. He continues to follow a strict rehab program to […]

Willy Hernangomez Signing With Barcelona

Free-agent forward Willy Hernangomez won't be returning to the NBA anytime soon. The 29-year-old has agreed to a three-year deal with Barcelona. The veteran forward played eight seasons in the NBA. Most recently, Hernangomez played 37 games with the New Orleans Pelicans during the 2022-2023 season. It's worth noting that Real Madrid has an opportunity […]

Ochai Agbaji Upgraded To Probable

Utah Jazz guard Ochai Agbaji (back) is listed as probable for Wednesday's Summer League matchup against the Denver Nuggets. The 23-year-old was a late scratch from Monday's contest due to low back spasms. The expectation is that Agbaji will move into the starting five, assuming he's cleared to play. The hope is that Agbaji can […]

Jaime Jaquez Jr. Misses Wednesday's Practice

Miami Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. (shoulder) was unable to participate during Wednesday's practice. The rookie forward has missed each of the last two Summer League games due to a left shoulder injury. The 22-year-old did have a 22-point outing during his first Summer League game. The Heat are obviously going to play it cautious […]

Mavericks Showing Interest In Bojan Bogdanovic

Detroit Pistons forward Bojan Bogdanovic could be on the move before next season begins. The 34-year-old is coming off a solid season with Detroit last year. He averaged a career-high 21.6 points with 3.8 rebounds and 2.6 assists. Despite his success, the Pistons have a ton of young players for their future that could make […]

Jaden Hardy Finishes With 24 Points

Dallas Mavericks guard Jaden Hardy didn't have his best night shooting the ball, but made the most of it during Monday's game. The 21-year-old went 5-for-17 from the floor, but made 12-of-13 free throw attempts. Hardy finished with 24 points, six rebounds, and five assists in 34 minutes of action. Mavericks summer league coach Jared […]

Isaiah Jackson Records Double-Double

Indiana Pacers forward Isaiah Jackson played well during Monday's Summer League matchup against the Orlando Magic. Jackson recorded a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds in 26 minutes of action. The 21-year-old was able to carry some fantasy value last season due to his defensive ability. He averaged 1.2 blocks per game to go […]

Kenneth Lofton Jr. Records Four Steals

Memphis Grizzlies forward Kenneth Lofton Jr. was doing a bit of everything during Monday's Summer League matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Lofton is looking to lock down a rotation spot for himself ahead of next season. Well, performances like this are certainly going to help his case. On Monday, Lofton finished with 15 points, six […]

Emoni Bates Continues To Play Well

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Emoni Bates recently signed a two-way deal with the organization. The 19-year-old has been putting together some strong performances during the Summer League. On Monday, Bates finished 7-of-11 from the floor with 21 points, four rebounds, and oneassist in the win over the Memphis Grizzlies. He also played well on defense with […]

Sam Merrill Drops 27 Points

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Sam Merrill put on a show during Monday's Summer League matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies. The 27-year-old is trying to earn a spot on the roster and performances like this are going to help his chances. Merrill shot 8-for-11 from the floor, accumulating 27 points, two rebounds, and two assists in the […]

Taylor Hendricks, Brice Sensabaugh Remain Out

Utah Jazz forwards Taylor Hendricks (hamstring) and Brice Sensabaugh (knee) are both listed as out for Monday's Summer League matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Both players are dealing with lingering injuries and the team continues to bring them along slowly. Sensabaugh is recovering from left knee surgery, so it's uncertain if he's going to play […]

Luka Samanic Uncertain For Monday

Utah Jazz forward Luka Samanic (knee) is listed as questionable for Monday's Summer League matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 23-year-old is dealing with a right knee contusion, so the team will likely wait until closer to tip-off before making a final decision. Samanic looked solid during all three of the Jazz's games during the […]

Chet Holmgren Could Miss The Rest Of Summer League

Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren hasn't suffered an injury, but the team might decide to shut him down for the rest of the Summer League. Thunder Summer League coach Kameron Woods said the organization is unsure when Holmgren is going to play again. The Thunder selected Holmgren with the No. 2 overall pick during […]

Royce O'Neale Gets Guaranteed Contract

Brooklyn Nets forward Royce O'Neale had his contract guaranteed by the organization on Monday. The 30-year-old is set to make $9.5 million for the upcoming 2023-2024 campaign. O'Neale gives the Nets another versatile playmaker and reliable defender on the perimeter. The expectation is that Mikal Bridges and Cameron Johnson are going to start on the […]

Hawks Pick Up Player Option On Bruno Fernando

The Atlanta Hawks have decided to pick up the 2023-2024 player option on center Bruno Fernando. The 24-year-old will make a little less than $2.6 million next season. The expectation is that Fernando will fill the role as the third center on the roster. That being said, it's unlikely that he gets much playing time […]

Jordan Goodwin Unavailable On Monday

Phoenix Suns guard Jordan Goodwin (knee) won't suit up for Monday's Summer League matchup against the Miami Heat. Goodwin was acquired in part of the Bradley Beal trade earlier this offseason. The 24-year-old was a decent rotational option for the Washington Wizards last season. He averaged 6.6 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 2.7 assists in 62 […]

Corey Kluber Throws Bullpen Session

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Corey Kluber (shoulder) was able to throw a 30-pitch bullpen session on Sunday. The expectation is that Kluber will throw another bullpen session on Thursday before rejoining the team. The veteran right-hander has been sidelined since late June due to right shoulder inflammation. Before that, Kluber was posting a horrendous […]

Elvin Rodriguez Signs With Yakult Swallows

The Tampa Bay Rays released right-hander Elvin Rodriguez earlier this week. They granted him his release, so he could pursue an opportunity to pitch in Japan. The right-hander has reportedly agreed to a deal with the Yakult Swallows of Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball. The 25-year-old complied a 3.42 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 53/19 K/BB across […]

Max Meyer Throws Bullpen Session

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Max Meyer (elbow) was able to throw a 15-pitch bullpen session last week. The 24-year-old is not expected to pitch this season after undergoing Tommy John surgery last July. Meyer is the team's No. 2 prospect, so the team is obviously going to take a cautious approach with their prized right-hander. […]