Luguentz Dort Not Available Against Suns

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (shoulder) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Phoenix Suns. He missed each of the last two games before the All-Star break due to a shoulder strain. Luckily, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (ankle) is returning on Thursday, so the Thunder will have some reinforcements. Josh Giddey should continue to […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Returning On Thursday

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (ankle) will make his return to the court on Thursday against the Phoenix Suns. He has not played since late January and should have minute restrictions. That being said, he won't be the best bet for DFS contests on Thursday. The Thunder are likely to ease Gilgeous-Alexander back into […]

Malcolm Brogdon Could Play Soon

Indiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles) appears to be in a good place and could return to the court. After Wednesday's practice, Brogdon mentioned that he's in a good place and would be playing if the team played today. He has only played in two games in 2022 due to a lingering Achilles injury. Although, […]

Jusuf Nurkic To Miss A Month

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic (foot) is expected to miss roughly a month of action. He is dealing with plantar fasciitis in his left foot, which is basically only healed with rest. Nurkic is averaging 17.6 points and 13.3 rebounds with 3.8 assists this month, so this is a huge blow to the roster. […]

Marcus Smart Should Return Versus Hawks

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (ankle) is expected to suit up versus the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday. He missed one game prior to the All-Star break due to a minor ankle issue. However, Smart looked good in practice on Tuesday and should be able to return on Thursday, according to head coach Ime Udoka. The […]

Robert Williams III Expected To Play Thursday

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (calf) is expected to suit up for Thursday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. Williams missed each of the last two games heading into the All-Star break. However, he was able to practice on Tuesday and appears ready to return to the court. That being said, Grant Williams should be […]

Joe Harris Might Need Second Surgery

Brooklyn Nets guard Joe Harris (ankle) could be in danger of missing the rest of the regular season. The organization believes Harris could need a second surgery on his ankle. However, the team plans to give Harris an opportunity to play through the issue. He could return to the court shortly after the All-Star break. […]

DeMarcus Cousins Expected To Remain With Nuggets

Denver Nuggets center DeMarcus Cousins is expected to remain with the organization. His 10-day deal expired over the All-Star break, but Cousins is expected to remain with the team through the rest of the season. Cousins has been doing a fine job as the primary backup to Nikola Jokic. He is averaging 6.1 points, 6.3 […]

Willie Cauley-Stein Signs 10-Day Deal With 76ers

Free-agent center Willie Cauley-Stein has signed a 10-day deal with the Philadelphia 76ers. The former sixth overall pick hasn't played since late November due to personal reasons. He was cut by the Dallas Mavericks after having a bench role with the team over the last few seasons. The Sixers are in need of a center […]

Jevon Carter Likely To Sign With Bucks

Free-agent guard Jevon Carter is expected to sign with the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday. He was recently waived by the Brooklyn Nets to make room for Goran Dragic. Carter clears waivers on Wednesday and is expected to join the Bucks roster. He should immediately make an impact in Milwaukee with the Bucks roster being banged […]

Ben Simmons Hopeful To Play In A Few Weeks

Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons is hopeful to play within the next few weeks. He has been ramping up his activities lately. Simmons hasn't played all season while he sat out waiting for a trade from the Philadelphia 76ers. It sounds like Simmons is in good shape and shouldn't need months to get ready. Fantasy […]

Drew Eubanks Joins Portland

Free-agent forward Drew Eubanks has signed a 10-day deal with the Portland Trail Blazers. He has spent each of the last four seasons with the San Antonio Spurs. Eubanks normally only played minutes in the teens and had a minimal impact with the Spurs. He'll likely have a similar role with the Blazers, so it's […]

Draymond Green Hopeful To Return Soon

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (back) mentioned that he should be able to get back on the floor soon. Green is hopeful to get back to playing within the next three or four weeks. However, the Warriors are likely to ease Green back into action since he hasn't played in months. Fantasy managers shouldn't […]

Trendon Watford Gets Extension

Portland Trail Blazers forward Trendon Watford has agreed to an extension with the organization. Watford has signed a four-year deal worth $5.8 million, but the final two years are non-guaranteed. This is great news for the two-way rookie who has impressed the team in his 33 games this season. Despite this new deal, Watford isn't […]

Jevon Carter Released By Nets

Brooklyn Nets guard Jevon Carter has been released by the organization. The team needed to clear a roster spot for Goran Dragic, so Carter was the odd man out. It's a shame because Carter had shown flashes of potential throughout the season. He even had one game where he knocked down seven three-pointers. The 26-year-old […]

Goran Dragic To Sign With Nets

Free-agent guard Goran Dragic has reportedly agreed to sign with the Brooklyn Nets. Dragic was traded from the Toronto Raptors to the San Antonio Spurs at the trade deadline. However, the rebuilding Spurs had little reason to keep Dragic and agreed on a buyout with the veteran guard. The addition of Dragic should help fill […]

Cameron Payne, Landry Shamet To Return On Thursday

Phoenix Suns guards Cameron Payne (wrist) and Landry Shamet (ankle) will play in Thursday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Payne has been out since late January, but is expected to slide into the starting five with Chris Paul (thumb) out possibly two months. Fantasy managers should jump on the waiver wire and see if […]

Chris Paul Could Miss Two Months

Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (wrist) is expected to miss significant time due to injury. The veteran guard suffered a right thumb injury and is expected to miss 6-8 weeks of action. This is a significant blow to both the Suns and to fantasy managers as Paul is likely done for the fantasy playoffs. Cameron […]

Mike Williams Could Get Significant Raise

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams is set to be a free agent this offseason. The Chargers do have plenty of cap space, assuming they want to keep Williams around. The 27-year-old is coming off the best season of his career. That being said, Williams could end up being paid like a No. 1 […]

Texans Still Want Hefty Return For Deshaun Watson

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson sat out the entire 2021 season due to multiple accusations of sexual misconduct. His legal issues continue to go unresolved, but they could be dealt with this offseason, and the Texans would prefer to have closure on this issue before the start of free agency on March 16 because Watson's […]

Ricardo Allen Retires After Seven Seasons

Cincinnati Bengals safety Ricardo Allen has decided to call it a career after seven seasons in the NFL. Allen was drafted in the fifth round by the Atlanta Falcons in 2014. He recorded 69 tackles, five passes defended, and three interceptions during his rookie campaign. He followed that up with a 90-tackle season in 2016. […]

Danielle Hunter Could Become Cap Casualty

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter might be headed to a new organization this offseason. Ben Goessling is reporting that Hunter's future with Minnesota is an open question. The two-time Pro Bowl pass rusher played only seven games with the Vikings last season. Hunter has an $18 million roster bonus due on March 20, and […]

Obi Toppin Wins Slam Dunk Contest

New York Knicks forward Obi Toppin won the Slam Dunk Competition on Saturday night in Cleveland. He joined Kenny Walker and Nate Robinson as the third Knick to ever win the competition. Orlando's Cole Anthony and Houston's Jalen Green were the first two contestants to get eliminated. Toppin outscored Golden State's Juan Toscano-Anderson in the […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Wins Three-Point Contest

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns won the three-point contest on Saturday night in Cleveland. The seven-footer joins Dirk Nowitzki and Kevin Love as the other bigs who have won the contest. Towns came into the contest with the lowest odds to win, but he came up clutch. He scored 29 points in the final round […]

Alfonzo McKinnie Waived By Bulls

Chicago Bulls forward Alfonzo McKinnie has been waived by the organization. The Bulls needed to clear a roster spot for center Tristan Thompson. Sadly, McKinnie was the odd man out and has been cut from the team. He averaged 3.5 points, 1.9 rebounds, 0.3 assists in 12.1 minutes through 17 games this season. He is […]

Tristan Thompson Signs With Bulls

Free-agent center Tristan Thompson has officially signed with the Chicago Bulls. He began the season with the Sacramento Kings, but was traded to the Indiana Pacers at the trade deadline. Thompson appeared in three games for Indiana before being waived by the rebuilding Pacers. The Bulls will bring in Thompson as depth behind starting center […]

Donovan Mitchell Won't Play In All-Star Game

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (illness) won't suit up for Sunday's All-Star game. It appears Mitchell is dealing with a non-COVID related illness and will sit this one out. The announcement was made too close to game time, so there won't be an injury replacement for Mitchell. Luckily, the Jazz don't play again until Friday, […]

Commanders Want To Bring Back J.D. McKissic

Washington Commanders running back J.D. McKissic is expected to remain with the organization in 2022. It was reported earlier in the week that McKissic wants to return to Washington. Now, it sounds like the feelings are mutual as John Keim is reporting Washington wants to bring back the impending free agent. The 28-year-old struggled with […]

Jakobi Meyers Could Get Second-Round Tender

New England Patriots wide receiver Jakobi Meyers is expected to remain with the organization in 2022. In fact, the Patriots are likely to use a second-round tender on Meyers, assuming the two sides don't agree on a deal. That tender would be worth $3.9 million, which seems like a good deal for New England. Last […]

Ayo Dosunmu Suffers Injury During All-Star Weekend

Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (thumb) is in danger of missing time after suffering an injury during Friday's Clorox Rising Stars event. It sounds like Dosunmu suffered the injury while attempting to block a shot and hit his hand on the rim. The Bulls don't play again until February 24 versus the Atlanta Hawks. The […]