Cameron Payne Will Play In Game 1

Phoenix Suns guard Cameron Payne (knee) is good to go for Sunday's Game 1 contest. He missed the final two games of the regular season, but was able to practice on Wednesday. The Suns were likely being cautious and holding Payne out as a precaution. He should play his normal backup minutes off the bench, […]

Javier Baez Scratched On Wednesday

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez (thumb) has been scratched from Wednesday's game against the Boston Red Sox. It appears Baez is dealing with right thumb soreness, so the team will take the cautious approach here. This doesn't sound like something that is going to keep Baez sidelined for long. In the meantime, Harold Castro will […]

Nelson Cruz Is Back In The Lineup On Wednesday

Washington Nationals designated hitter Nelson Cruz (groin) is back in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Atlanta Braves. The veteran slugger sat out their last contest due to groin soreness. Cruz was able to get through his pregame routine without issues, so he'll return to the lineup. He'll bat third and serve as […]

Michael Pineda Not Quite Ready

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Michael Pineda will make another start in Triple-A on Sunday. The veteran right-hander arrived late to spring training due to a visa issue. He threw 55 pitches during his start in Toledo on Tuesday. It sounds like the Tigers want to give Pineda at least one more start before bringing him […]

Alec Mills Won't Be Activated On Saturday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Alec Mills (back) won't be activated in time to start Saturday's game against the Colorado Rockies. He has been dealing with a lower back strain, but was able to throw a 77-pitch bullpen session on Sunday. However, the Cubs are going to take things slow and make sure Mills is 100 […]

Lucas Sims Could Be Activated For Next Homestand

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Lucas Sims (elbow) could be activated in time for the team's next homestand, according to manager David Bell. The 27-year-old will have a few more outings in the minors before rejoining the big league club. He has been slowed down a bit by elbow soreness, but should have a significant role […]

Rhys Hoskins Not Playing On Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies infielder Rhys Hoskins (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the New York Mets. It appears the Phillies are giving Hoskins a rest day, so he should be back in their lineup for their next contest. In the meantime, Johan Camargo will cover first base and bat seventh versus […]

Trevor Story Returns To The Lineup

Boston Red Sox infielder Trevor Story (illness) will be back in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Detroit Tigers. This comes as a surprise considering manager Alex Cora mentioned Story was likely to miss this game. However, it sounds like Story is well enough to play, so fantasy managers should make sure he's […]

Xander Bogaerts Gets Day Off

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Detroit Tigers. This sounds like a routine day off, so fantasy managers don't have anything to worry about. Christian Arroyo will draw the start at shortstop and bat sixth versus lefty Eduardo Rodriguez. Arroyo doesn't bring much […]

Pacers Could Have Interest In Russell Westbrook

Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook is coming off a rough campaign and could need a change of scenery. However, the All-Star guard has a $47 million player option that he is unlikely to decline. Luckily, he is on an expiring deal, which could increase his value in the trade market. The Indiana Pacers are […]

Malcolm Brogdon Feels Good

Indiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon mentioned that he feels good heading into the offseason. Brogdon dealt with multiple injuries throughout the season that caused him to miss 46 games. Mainly, Brogdon dealt with Achilles and back injuries that continued to linger on the veteran guard. The organization expects Brogdon, Myles Turner, and T.J. Warren to […]

LeBron James Won't Need Surgery

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) said that he won't need to undergo surgery this offseason. The MRI on his left ankle came back with positive enough results that James won't opt to get surgery. He did mention that he plans to stay off it for the next month or so. James also has […]

Russell Westbrook Believes He Wasn't Given A Fair Chance

Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook believes that the organization didn't give him a fair chance this season. The All-Star guard mentioned he wasn't given a chance to be who he needed to be. He also shifted some of the blame on former head coach Frank Vogel. Westbrook mentioned he didn't have a great relationship […]

Domantas Sabonis Feels Good Heading Into Offseason

Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis mentioned that he is feeling good and healthy heading into the offseason. He did want to return to the court before the end of the season, but the medical staff was against it. Now, it sounds like Sabonis is healthy and ready to help out his native Lithuania this summer. […]

Seth Curry Will Suit Up For Play-In Game

Brooklyn Nets guard Seth Curry (ankle) will be available for Tuesday's play-in game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. This doesn't come as much of a surprise, but Curry has been dealing with ankle issues for quite some time. Fantasy managers should expect Curry to play his normal role in his game. The Nets will certainly need […]

Anfernee Simons Hopeful To Remain With Blazers

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons is hopeful that he can remain with the organization. He is in the final year of his rookie deal, but is confident the two sides can agree on a deal. Simons averaged 17.3 points with 3.9 assists and 2.6 rebounds, which are all career highs for the young guard. […]

Goran Dragic Cleared For Play-In Game

Brooklyn Nets guard Goran Dragic has been cleared for Tuesday's play-in game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The veteran guard has cleared the league's health and safety protocols, so he's eligible to play on Tuesday. Dragic should likely resume his role of around 20 minutes behind Kyrie Irving. Patty Mills should see a reduced role and […]

Jarrett Allen Won't Play On Tuesday

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (finger) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. The big man is trending in the right direction, but won't suit up for Tuesday's play-in game. The organization is hopeful that Allen will be ready for their next contest. In the meantime, Moses Brown and Kevin Love […]

Luke Kennard Tagged As Questionable For Tuesday

Los Angeles Clippers guard Luke Kennard (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Kennard tweaked his hamstring on Sunday and is in danger of missing the play-in game on Tuesday. The Clippers are likely to update his status after Tuesday's shootaround. Norman Powell and Terance Mann would be asked to […]

Luka Doncic Gets MRI On Monday

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (calf) underwent an MRI after suffering an injury during Sunday's contest. The star guard is dealing with a calf issue, but the Mavs are in no rush to reveal the results of the MRI. It sounds like Dallas wants to keep the Utah Jazz guessing until closer to game time. […]

Steven Nelson Has Visit With Texans

Free-agent defensive back Steven Nelson had a visit with the Houston Texans on Monday. The veteran corner hasn't appeared to have much of a market this offseason. Nelson is a former third round pick of the Kansas City Chiefs in 2015. He has a full-time starter on the Philadelphia Eagles last season. Nelson finished with […]

James O'Shaughnessy Visits With Bears

Free-agent tight end James O'Shaughnessy did a visit with the Chicago Bears on Monday. The 30-year-old has spent each of the last five seasons with Jacksonville. He posted 24 receptions, 244 receiving yards in seven games (six starts) with the Jaguars last season. O'Shaughnessy was asked to move into a starting role for six games […]

Jaguars Waive Dylan Moses

Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Dylan Moses has been cut by the organization. He joined the Jags as an undrafted free agent after the 2021 draft. He was a productive linebacker during his early years at Alabama. However, Moses underwent knee surgery in 2019 and hasn't been the same. He didn't make a single appearance with the […]

Texans Believe In Davis Mills

Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills appears to have the starting job locked up heading into next season. Mills was a third round pick from 2021, which could turn out to be a steal. Both head coach Lovie Smith and offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton believe Mills could be the real deal. Last season, Mills finished with […]

Joey Slye Staying In Washington

Washington Commanders kicker Joey Slye has agreed to a two-year deal with the organization. The deal is reportedly worth $5 million with $2 million incentives included. Clearly, Washington liked what they saw from Slye during his six games with the team. He knocked down all 12 of his field goal attempts and all ten of […]

Malik Turner Joins 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers have agreed to terms on a deal with wide receiver Malik Turner. The 26-year-old has spent each of the last two seasons with the Dallas Cowboys. He didn't play much in 2020, but actually started seeing decent action in 2021. Turner finished with 12 receptions, 149 receiving yards, and three touchdowns […]

Klay Thompson Notches 41 Points

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson made sure to finish off the regular season on a good note. He dropped 41 points, three rebounds, two assists, seven triples in 31 minutes during Sunday's victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. This is the most points Thompson has scored since January of 2019. He has now scored […]

Davion Mitchell Dishes Out 15 Assists

Sacramento Kings guard Davion Mitchell had seemingly no issues during the regular season finale against the Phoenix Suns on Sunday. He finished with 18 points, 15 assists, three rebounds in 40 minutes during their victory over the Suns. Mitchell notched his third double-double of the season. He has been averaging 18 points and seven assists […]

Austin Reaves Posts Triple-Double On Sunday

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves put together his first career triple-double during Sunday's overtime win over the Denver Nuggets. The young guard finished with 31 points,16 boards and 10 assists in 42 minutes. To be fair, it was a battle of the benches with both teams resting their starters. Reaves becomes one of five […]

Malik Monk Drops 41 Points

Los Angeles Lakers guard Malik Monk put together a fantastic game versus the Denver Nuggets on Sunday. He knocked down 14-of-25 field goals with four boards, one assist, seven 3-pointers in 35 minutes. He finished with a career-high 41 points in the overtime victory over the Denver Nuggets. To be fair, both teams were resting […]