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 […]

Caleb Martin is Downgraded to Doubtful

Dallas Mavericks forward Caleb Martin (ankle) has been downgraded to doubtful ahead of Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. He was tagged as questionable to start the day after tweaking his ankle during Tuesday's contest against the Phoenix Suns. There's now a good chance that Martin is unable to go for the final game […]

Dorian Finney-Smith is Unavailable on Wednesday

Houston Rockets forward Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) is ruled out ahead of Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. As expected, Finney-Smith will sit out the second game of the back-to-back set. The Rockets have been cautious with Finney-Smith while he deals with a lingering ankle issue. His absence could mean an increased role for Josh […]

Jakob Poeltl is Returning on Wednesday

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (back) is available ahead of Wednesday's game against the Detroit Pistons. Poeltl will get back on the court for the first time since December 21. Poeltl has been out multiple weeks due to a lower back strain, but will return to the mix during the final game before the All-Star […]

Mitchell Robinson Won't Play on Tuesday

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (ankle) is ruled out ahead of Tuesday's game against the Indiana Pacers. This is the front end of a back-to-back set, so the Knicks will take the cautious approach here. Robinson will sit out for rest purposes before suiting up for Wednesday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Sixers […]

OG Anunoby is Tagged as Questionable for Tuesday

New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (toe) is listed as questionable ahead of Tuesday's game against the Indiana Pacers. He has missed each of the last two games due to a lingering toe injury. His absence has led to increased playing time for Landry Shamet and Mohamed Diawara in the rotation. Shamet finished with three […]

Wendell Carter Jr. is Cleared for Monday's Game

Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (ankle) is available to play ahead of Monday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Carter will shed a questionable tag and will suit up despite dealing with left ankle soreness. There is no word of a minutes limit, so fantasy managers should expect Carter to be a full-go for Monday's […]

Brett Baty is Getting Reps in Left Field

New York Mets third baseman Brett Baty is expected to shift positions this season. According to Anthony DiComo, Baty spent the latter part of his offseason getting reps in left field. The Mets brought in Bo Bichette to be the everyday third baseman, so Baty is without a full-time spot right now. He could very […]

Sandy Alcantara Likely to Start on Opening Day

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara is expected to be the Opening Day starter, according to Christina De Nicola. This isn't shocking news, given the Marlins traded Edward Cabrera and Ryan Weathers this offseason. The only competition for the Opening Day start would be Eury Perez. The Marlins are expected to give the starting nod […]

Jose Berrios Could Shift to the Bullpen

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Jose Berrios might not have a guaranteed spot in the starting rotation to begin the 2026 season. Berrios endured a tough campaign where he finished the regular season on the injured list and was left off the postseason roster. The right-hander finished with a 4.17 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, and a […]

Mets Sign MJ Melendez to Major-League Deal

The New York Mets have signed free-agent outfielder MJ Melendez to an MLB deal on Sunday. They've agreed on a one-year, $1.5 million contract for the upcoming 2026 season. Hopefully, a change of scenery will help Melendez, who has struggled during his first four years with the Kansas City Royals. He only played 23 big […]

Jakob Poeltl to Remain Out on Sunday

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (back) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Indiana Pacers. Poeltl has been out since December 21 due to a lower back strain. He's reportedly very close to returning to the court, but his main focus is reconditioning right now. His next chance to play will be […]

Bilal Coulibaly is Available for Sunday's Game

Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly (back) is available to play ahead of Sunday's game against the Miami Heat. Coulibaly is back in the mix after sitting out Saturday's game due to a lower back issue. The third-year guard is feeling good enough to suit up on Sunday, but it wouldn't be shocking to see the […]

Kyshawn George is Ready to Go on Sunday

Washington Wizards guard Kyshawn George (knee) will suit up for Sunday's game against the Miami Heat. George sat out the front end of this back-to-back set due to a knee issue. It doesn't seem to be serious enough to hold him out of both games. His return to the rotation will send Will Riley back […]

Norman Powell is Active for Sunday's Contest

Miami Heat guard Norman Powell (hand) is available to play ahead of Sunday's game against the Washington Wizards. Powell has been upgraded from questionable to probable and is now cleared to suit up. He missed three games due to a hand injury before suiting up for Friday's game against the Boston Celtics. Powell finished with […]

Bam Adebayo is Available on Sunday

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (hip) has been upgraded to available ahead of Sunday's game against the Washington Wizards. As expected, Adebayo is cleared to play after being listed as probable on the injury report due to right hip tightness. It doesn't appear to be serious enough to keep him out of action, so fantasy […]

Alexandre Sarr is Cleared for Sunday's Game

Washington Wizards center Alexandre Sarr (ankle) is available to play ahead of Sunday's game against the Miami Heat. Sarr is returning after sitting out Saturday's game due to an ankle injury. His return to the rotation should shift Tristan Vukcevic back to the bench, where he won't have as much streaming appeal. This season, Sarr […]

Christian Yelich Unlikely to Replicate 2025 Campaign

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich put together a standout season in 2025. He slashed .264/.343/.452 with 29 home runs, 103 RBI, and 16 stolen bases across 150 games. The 29 long balls were the most for Yelich since the 2019 season, when he blasted 44 homers. The increased power also came with a much higher […]

Emilio Pagan Could Regress After Career Year

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Emilio Pagan became the top option in the bullpen last season. Pagan took over as the primary closer and ran away with the job. He finished the season with a 2.88 ERA, 0.91 WHIP, and an 81/22 K/BB ratio with 32 saves in 70 appearances. The biggest concern is the fly-ball […]

Rockies Sign Conner Capel to Minor-League Deal

The Colorado Rockies have signed outfielder Conner Capel to a minor-league deal with an invite to Spring Training. Capel spent all of the 2025 season with Triple-A with the Atlanta Braves organization. He slashed .234/.314/.360 with 10 home runs, 39 RBI, and 21 steals during his 119 games in Triple-A Gwinnett. Capel has only played […]

Lou Trivino Heading Back to Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies have re-signed relief pitcher Lou Trivino to a minor-league deal with an invite to spring training. Trivino made appearances with the San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers before finishing out the season in Philly. In total, Trivino registered a 3.97 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, and a 37/18 K/BB ratio in 47 games […]

Keegan Akin Loses Arbitration Case

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Keegan Akin has lost his arbitration case with the organization. Akin filed at $3.37 million, which is more than double ($1.47 million) his salary from the 2024 campaign. Akin loses his case and will now make $2.97 million for the upcoming 2026 season. Last season, Akin registered a 3.41 ERA, 1.37 […]

Christian Braun is Upgraded to Available

Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun (ankle) is upgraded to available ahead of Saturday's game against the Chicago Bulls. As expected, Braun has been cleared to play after being listed as probable on the injury report. He has played in two straight games since returning from a 12-game absence due to injury. He finished with six […]

Nikola Jokic is Ready to Play on Saturday

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (ankle) is available to play ahead of Saturday's game against the Chicago Bulls. Jokic is available to play after tweaking his ankle during Wednesday's contest. It doesn't appear to be serious enough to cause Jokic to miss any game action. He figures to operate in his normal role in the […]

Cameron Johnson is Available to Play on Saturday

Denver Nuggets forward Cameron Johnson (knee) is available to suit up ahead of Saturday's game against the Chicago Bulls. Johnson is back after being sidelined since December 23 due to a right knee bone bruise. Given he has missed over a month of action, Johnson figures to operate under a minutes limit on Saturday. His […]

Buddy Hield to Make Team Debut on Saturday

Atlanta Hawks guard Buddy Hield is set to make his team debut versus the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday. Hield and Jonathan Kuminga (knee) were part of a trade that sent Kristaps Porzingis (Achilles) to the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday. Hield is ready to make his debut, but doesn't have a clear path to consistent […]

Keyonte George is Cleared to Play on Saturday

Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (ankle) is available to play ahead of Saturday's game against the Orlando Magic. George is returning to the court after missing the last three games due to an ankle injury. There is no word on George having a minutes limit, so fantasy managers should expect him to have his full […]

Onyeka Okongwu is Available to Play on Saturday

Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu (mouth) is available to play ahead of Saturday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. Okongwu is back after missing the last four games due to having a dental procedure. His return to the court should shift Jock Landale back to the second unit. This season, Okongwu is averaging 16.3 points, 7.9 […]