Dwight Howard Practices on Wednesday

Washington Wizards center Dwight Howard (back) went through practice for the third straight day on Wednesday. Howard remains questionable for Thursday's season opener against the Heat, but is heading in a positive direction. There should be more information about whether or not he'll be available after shootaround on Thursday. This sounds like a minor issue, […]

Jimmy Butler Will Play on Wednesday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Jimmy Butler will play on Wednesday in the season opener against the Spurs. Wolves owner Glen Taylor said he's committed to finding a trade partner for Butler. It sounds like Butler is going to continue to practice and play in games until he's traded. Fantasy owners don't have anything to worry about […]

J.R. Smith Ruled Out for Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith (elbow) has been ruled out for Wednesday's season opener against the Toronto Raptors. He was already doubtful heading into this one, so it's not surprising to see him officially ruled out. Jordan Clarkson and Rodney Hood should see extended run without Smith in the rotation. Smith isn't worth owning in […]

Cory Joseph Will Play on Wednesday

Indiana Pacers point guard Cory Joseph (knee) will be available to play in Wednesday's season opener against the Grizzlies. Joseph suffered a minor knee injury during the preseason, but appears to have recovered. However, Joseph is not too high on the depth chart, so his minutes are going to be limited with the starting guards […]

Myles Turner Will Play on Wednesday

Indiana Pacers forward/center Myles Turner (ankle) will play in Wednesday's season opener against the Grizzlies. Turner tweaked his ankle during practice on Monday. However, the Pacers expected Turner to be ready by Wednesday. He should see plenty of run in this one, but staying on the court has been difficult for Turner at times. Fantasy […]

Cristiano Felicio, Denzel Valentine Questionable for Thursday

Chicago Bulls forward/center Cristiano Da Silva Felicio (ankle) and guard/forward Denzel Valentine (ankle) are questionable for Thursday's season opener against the 76ers. Felicio is not practicing on Wednesday, so it sounds unlikely that he will be ready. Felicio is buried in the depth chart, so there is no guarantee he'd play healthy. Valentine missed the […]

Jabari Parker Will Come Off Bench

Chicago Bulls forward Jabari Parker will come off the bench with the second unit in Thursday's season opener against the 76ers. Parker signed a two-year $40 million deal with Chicago over the offseason. He'll be the sixth man off the bench, but should still see plenty of playing time. Bobby Portis will operate as the […]

Wendell Carter Jr. Will Start on Thursday

Chicago Bulls center Wendell Carter Jr. will draw the start at center in Thursday's regular season opener against the 76ers. It didn't take long at all for Carter to take over as the starting center in Chicago. It'll be interesting to see how to minutes are split up between Carter and Robin Lopez. He'll be […]

Steven Adams is Questionable for Season Opener

Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (back) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's regular season opener against the Golden State Warriors. Adams is reportedly dealing with lower back stiffness, but it doesn't sound too serious. There is a good chance that Adams is able to play through the issue. Fantasy owners should get a better […]

Larry Nance Jr. Signs Extension with Cavs

Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Larry Nance Jr. has reportedly signed a contract extension. The deal is a four-year $45 million extension to stay in Cleveland. This shows that the Cavs clearly want Nance to be part of their future. He should see plenty of minutes and be heavily utilized in their offense this season. Nance is […]

Suns Waive Shaquille Harrison

Phoenix Suns guard Shaquille Harrison has been waived, according to Shams Charania. Isaiah Canaan, De'Anthony Melton, and Elie Okobo will fight for backup minutes behind Devin Booker. Okobo and Mason have potential to see increased roles as the season goes on. Both players could be worth stashing in certain formats, but likely won't have huge […]

Rudy Gay is On Track to Play Wednesday

San Antonio Spurs forward Rudy Gay (heel) participated in Monday's practice and is heading in the right direction for Wednesday's regular season opener. Gay missed the preseason finale due to a sore right heel. The Spurs were likely holding out Gay as a precaution, but he's back at practice which is a great sign. Fantasy […]

Dion Waiters is Sidelined for Wednesday's Season Opener

Miami Heat guard Dion Waiters (ankle) is not going to be active for Wednesday's regular season opener against the Orlando Magic. Waiters had ankle and foot surgery back in January, but doesn't seem to have made much progress. Wayne Ellington (ankle) could be sidelined on Wednesday as well. That means Josh Richardson will be looking […]

Mike Muscala Won't Play in Season Opener

Philadelphia 76ers forward/center Mike Muscala (ankle) has been ruled out of Tuesday's regular season opener against the Boston Celtics. This was not surprising after seeing that Muscala was highly questionable on Monday. We could see Brown use a smaller lineup against the Celtics. T.J. McConnell could end up benefiting the most with Muscala sidelined for […]

Markelle Fultz Named Starting Shooting Guard

Philadelphia 76ers guard Markelle Fultz has been named the starting shooting guard for Tuesday's season opener, according to head coach Brett Brown. It sounds like Brown has opted to use J.J. Redick in the second half in place of Fultz. It's going to be interesting to see what the 76ers decide to do with Fultz. […]

Jamal Crawford Signs with Suns

Free-agent guard Jamal Crawford has agreed to a deal with the Phoenix Suns. It's a one-year deal and Crawford will receive the veteran's minimum. Crawford is 38 years old, but somehow he's still able to shoot like a 20-year-old rookie. His defense has taken a dip lately, but Crawford never has an issue shooting the […]

Russell Westbrook Will Sit Out Tuesday

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook (knee) will not play in the regular season opener against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday. Westbrook is still coming back from surgery and was listed as doubtful for this game last week. It's not surprising to see Westbrook sitting this one out. There is still a small […]

Cooper Kupp Targeted Once, Exits Game Early

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (knee) was held without a catch on one target in the 23-20 victory over the Denver Broncos. Kupp injured his knee in the first half, but surprisingly came back for the second half. After the game Kupp was diagnosed with a MCL sprain, according to Adam Schefter. This […]

Brandin Cooks is Quiet in Victory

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Brandin Cooks was a disappointment to fantasy owners on Sunday. He caught just two receptions for 53 yards in the 23-20 victory over the Denver Broncos on Sunday. The Rams were unable to get their passing attack going for the second straight week. Cooper Kupp (knee) watched from the sideline, […]

Robert Woods Goes Over 100 Yards in Week 6

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Robert Woods has become one of the more reliable fantasy receivers this season. Woods has been solid every week besides his Week 1 dud versus Oakland. He caught seven passes for 109 yards against the Broncos in Week 6. Cooper Kupp (knee) did nothing, so Woods saw a boost in […]

Todd Gurley Continues to Dominate

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley has been basically unstoppable this season, and the Broncos had no answer for him in Week 6. Gurley rushed 28 times for 208 yards and two touchdowns on Sunday. Gurley set a new career high in rushing yards against a Broncos defense that got destroyed by Isaiah Crowell […]

Jared Goff is Held Scoreless

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff had his worst game of the season against the Denver Broncos in Week 6. Goff went 14-for-28 with 201 passing yards and zero touchdowns and one interception. This was the first time that Goff has not thrown at least one touchdown in a game this season. Goff has thrown […]

Harrison Butker Knocks Down Four Field Goals

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker had an incredible fantasy day in the 43-40 loss to the Patriots. Butker kicked his season-high three field goals last week against Jacksonville, but already beat that against New England. Butker hit all four of his field goal attempts on Sunday. He managed to knock down two field goals […]

Sammy Watkins is Held to Two Receptions

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins was held to just two receptions for 18 yards in the 43-40 loss to the Patriots on Sunday. Watkins did not record a catch until the third quarter. It was all Tyreek Hill in this one, so Travis Kelce and Watkins just watched the show. Watkins still has […]

Travis Kelce Hauls in Five Receptions

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce did most his work in the first half against the Patriots on Sunday. Kelce did not record a catch in the second half, but it was all Tyreek Hill for this game. Kelce caught five passes for 61 yards, but did not find the end zone in this […]

Tyreek Hill Performs Phenomenally Versus Pats

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill had an absolutely phenomenal game against the New England Patriots in Week 6. Hill caught seven passes for 142 yards and three touchdowns. He was targeted 12 times, so it could've been an even bigger game for Hill if that's imaginable. He scored a 75-yard touchdown to tie […]

Kareem Hunt is Solid on Both Ends Sunday

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt was impressive in both the running game and passing attack on Sunday. Hunt rushed 10 times for 80 yards and caught five passes for 105 yards and a touchdown in the loss to the Patriots. Hunt saw his lowest amount of rushing attempts this season, but managed to […]

Patrick Mahomes Throws Four TDs Against Patriots

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes bounced back on Sunday after not throwing a single touchdown in Week 5. Mahomes went 23-for-36 with 352 passing yards and four touchdowns with two interceptions against the Patriots on Sunday. Mahomes struggled in the first half, but came alive in the second half. He's thrown for over 300 […]

O.J. Howard Grabs TD in Loss

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end O.J. Howard returned in Week 6 after suffering an MCL sprain in Week 4. Howard was not limited at all and caught all four of his targets for 62 yards and a touchdown. Howard continues to be productive despite only seeing four targets or less in five of the six […]

Cameron Brate Scores TD in Week 6

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate was able to keep his touchdown streak alive, but he didn't see much action in Week 6. Brate caught one pass for a 15-yard touchdown in the 34-29 loss to the Falcons on Sunday. His fantasy value is only going to decrease with O.J. Howard back healthy and […]