Norman Powell is Cleared to Play on Friday

Miami Heat guard/forward Norman Powell (back) is available to play ahead of Friday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. Powell missed the final two games before the All-Star break. He has received plenty of rest and is ready to go for the first game out of the break. There is no word on Powell being limited, […]

Nicolas Claxton to Remain Out on Friday

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (ankle) is ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Claxton will miss both games in the back-to-back set, and this marks his third absence in a row. The Nets haven't given a timetable for his return, but his next chance to play will come Sunday against […]

Kyshawn George Won't Play on Friday

Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George (toe) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers. George suited up for Thursday's contest, but he appears to have suffered a toe sprain in the process. He finished with six points, three rebounds, and one assist in 19 minutes during Thursday's win. The Wizards have […]

Andrew Nembhard is Ruled Out on Friday

Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (back) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Washington Wizards. Nembhard will officially miss the second leg of this back-to-back set due to a back issue. He finished with five points, four assists, and had six turnovers across 22 minutes on Thursday. His minutes will likely be […]

T.J. McConnell is Available on Friday

Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (hamstring) is available to play ahead of Friday's game against the Washington Wizards. McConnell is back in the mix after sitting out Thursday's game due to a lingering hamstring injury. The veteran guard could be asked to play a larger role on Friday with Andrew Nembhard (back) listed as doubtful. […]

Lauri Markkanen Won't Suit up on Friday

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (illness) is ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Markkanen has gone from questionable to being completely ruled out due to an illness. The Jazz are tanking, so it's not shocking to see them sit Markkanen even for something that's probably minor. When healthy, Markkanen has been […]

Noah Clowney is Ready to Play on Thursday

Brooklyn Nets forward Noah Clowney (ankle) is available to play ahead of Thursday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Clowney is back after missing the final game before the All-Star break due to an ankle injury. His return to the rotation should mean decreased roles for Ziaire Williams and Terance Mann. This season, Clowney is averaging […]

Michael Porter Jr. is Returning on Thursday

Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (knee) will suit up for Thursday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Porter is returning after missing the final two games before the All-Star break due to right knee tendinitis. He was given plenty of time to rest and is healthy enough to suit up on Thursday. Fantasy managers can […]

Jalen Smith is Cleared for Thursday's Game

Chicago Bulls forward Jalen Smith (calf) is available to play ahead of Thursday's game against the Toronto Raptors. Smith will play after missing the final three games before the All-Star break due to a lingering calf injury. The return of Smith should mean reduced roles for Guerschon Yabusele and Nick Richards. Over the last 12 […]

Aaron Nesmith to Play on Thursday

Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (back) is available to play ahead of Thursday's game against the Washington Wizards. Nesmith sat out the final game before the All-Star break due to lower back soreness. He was able to get fully healthy during the break and has shed the questionable tag ahead of Thursday's game. His return […]

Tre Jones to Suit Up on Thursday

Chicago Bulls guard Tre Jones (hamstring) is active ahead of Thursday's game against the Toronto Raptors. Jones is back after missing 11 straight games due to a strained left hamstring. He was able to rest and fully recover during the All-Star break. He's cleared to play on Thursday, but it's unclear how much he's going […]

Josh Giddey is Available for Thursday's Contest

Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (hamstring) is available to play ahead of Thursday's game against the Toronto Raptors. Giddey is back in the mix after missing the last eight games before the All-Star break due to a lingering hamstring injury. He's feeling good enough to play after the break, but it's unclear if Giddey is […]

OG Anunoby is Cleared for Thursday's Game

New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (toe) is cleared to suit up for Thursday's game against the Detroit Pistons. Anunoby is back in action after missing the last four games before the All-Star break due to left toe soreness. He had plenty of time to rest and is now ready to get back on the […]

Cam Schlittler to Resume Throwing on Tuesday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Cam Schlittler (back) is expected to resume throwing from the mound on Tuesday. The Yankees have been cautious with Schlittler, who is currently dealing with back inflammation. Schlittler should be fine in the long term, but the team doesn't want to risk aggravating the issue. For the time being, Schlittler […]

Hurston Waldrep is Dealing with Elbow Discomfort

Atlanta Braves pitcher Hurston Waldrep (elbow) will visit with a doctor after experiencing elbow soreness following a live batting practice session. He underwent an MRI, which revealed loose bodies in his elbow, but no ligament damage. The visit with Dr. Keith Meister should help give the Braves a better timetable on when Waldrep will be […]

JJ Wetherholt is at Second Base, Nolan Gorman Getting Reps at Third

St. Louis Cardinals infielders JJ Wetherholt and Nolan Gorman could be stationed at new primary positions in 2026. As of this weekend, Wetherholt is playing second base, while Gorman is taking reps at third base. Wetherholt has yet to make his MLB debut, but he should be in St. Louis soon. He has primarily been […]

Devin Williams is Adding New Pitches this Spring

New York Mets relief pitcher Devin Williams is working hard to shake up his pitching repertoire this spring. According to Laura Albanese, Williams is incorporating a cutter and adding a gyro slider to his mix of pitches. The hope is that using the gyro slider will help protect his changeup. Williams has been throwing these […]

Brandon Nimmo to Function as Leadoff Hitter

Texas Rangers outfielder Brandon Nimmo is expected to function as the leadoff hitter and play right field, according to manager Skip Schumaker. This was expected to happen, but it's nice to finally have confirmation on the situation. Nimmo was traded to the Rangers in the deal that sent Marcus Semien to the New York Mets […]

Francisco Lindor is Very Optimistic for Opening Day

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (hand) recently underwent surgery on his left hamate bone. Lindor is back in the Mets camp now and is very optimistic that he'll be ready to play on Opening Day. The expectation is that Lindor will need about six weeks of recovery time after having surgery. He underwent surgery […]

Kris Bubic Throws Batting Practice Session on Saturday

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Kris Bubic (shoulder) faced hitters during a live batting practice session on Saturday. According to Jaylon Thompson, Bubic looked strong and had good movement on his pitches. Those are encouraging words as Bubic looks to bounce back after missing the second half of last season due to a rotator cuff […]

Orioles Acquire Jackson Kowar from Twins

Minnesota Twins pitcher Jackson Kowar was acquired by the Baltimore Orioles for cash considerations on Saturday. Kowar was claimed off waivers by the Twins roughly two weeks ago. Now, the right-hander is on the move for the third time this offseason. This seems like a low-risk trade for the O's to add some extra depth […]

Nationals Sign Cionel Perez to Minor-League Deal

The Washington Nationals have signed relief pitcher Cionel Perez to a minor-league deal on Saturday. According to Jon Heyman, Perez will earn $1.9 million salary, including $700K of incentives, assuming he makes the big-league roster. The southpaw struggled last season during his 19 appearances with the Baltimore Orioles. Before his disastrous 2025 campaign, Perez was […]

German Marquez Signs Deal With Padres

The San Diego Padres have signed starting pitcher German Marquez to a one-year deal on Saturday. Marquez doesn't have pretty overall numbers, but he spent the first decade of his career pitching in Coors Field with the Colorado Rockies. Last season, Marquez posted a 6.70 ERA, 1.71 WHIP, and an 83/48 K/BB ratio across 26 […]

Grayson Rodriguez is Aiming to Make 30 Starts

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez is aiming to make 30 starts in 2026 despite missing all of last season due to injury. Rodriguez didn't pitch in 2025 after having bone spurs removed from his right elbow. The right-hander says that he has already noticed a significant difference. Having a healthy Rodriguez could be […]

Riley Minix Signs Two-Way Deal With Cavaliers

The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed forward Riley Minix to a two-way contract on Friday, according to Michael Scotto. Minix began the season on a two-way deal with the San Antonio Spurs. He made three appearances with the team before being waived in December. The Cavs have decided to give the 25-year-old a chance after he […]

Luka Doncic Likely Available for All-Star Game

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (hamstring) is on track to play during Sunday's All-Star Game, according to Marc Stein. He's expected to play a short stint in the game after missing the final four games ahead of the break due to a lingering hamstring injury. Doncic reportedly looked good during a recent workout and […]

Chris Paul Retires From Basketball

According to Chris Haynes, Toronto Raptors guard Chris Paul has announced his retirement from the NBA after 21 seasons. Paul was waived by the organization after being acquired during the trade deadline. The veteran guard already announced that he's retiring after the season, but he has decided to step away now after being released. Paul […]

Zach LaVine to Undergo Season-Ending Hand Surgery

According to Chris Haynes, Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine (hand) will undergo season-ending surgery on his hand. LaVine missed the last three games before the All-Star break due to this issue. It appears to be more serious than they expected, and now LaVine won't suit up during the second half of the season. In 39 […]

Alexandre Sarr to Miss Multiple Weeks

Washington Wizards center Alexandre Sarr (hamstring) will miss at least two weeks of action, according to Shams Charania. Sarr was diagnosed with a right hamstring strain on Thursday. He sat out during Wednesday's game and will miss the upcoming Rising Stars exhibition on All-Star weekend. At least the All-Star break is almost here, so Sarr […]

Naji Marshall Gets Upgraded to Probable

Dallas Mavericks forward Naji Marshall (foot) has been upgraded to probable ahead of Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Marshall was initially tagged as questionable on the injury report due to a left foot strain. He appears to be feeling better now and is likely going to suit up for Thursday's game. He figures […]