Gary Payton II Available On Thursday

Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II (ankle) is available ahead of Thursday's game against the Houston Rockets. As expected, Payton will play after being listed as probable coming into this game. Payton should resume his normal role off the bench for Golden State. He normally plays minutes in the teens and doesn't offer enough... Read More

Josh Hart Cleared To Play On Thursday

New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (wrist) has been cleared to play ahead of Thursday's game against the Sacramento Kings. Hart is ready to go after being listed as questionable coming into this game. He should resume his role in the starting five, but might not shoot as much due to the wrist issue. Hart... Read More

Mitchell Robinson Upgraded To Available

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (ankle) has been upgraded to available ahead of Thursday's game against the Sacramento Kings. Robinson has been cleared to play after being listed as questionable coming into this game. The assumption is that Robinson will continue coming off the bench as the Knicks are trying to manage his workload.... Read More

Cade Cunningham Won't Play Friday

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Cunningham was a late scratch on Wednesday and will sit out Friday's game as well. The expectation is that Malachi Flynn will start again with Cunningham on the bench. He dropped 50 points during his last game.... Read More

Michael Busch Takes A Seat Versus Southpaw

Chicago Cubs infielder Michael Busch is out of the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Colorado Rockies. This marks the first time this season that Busch will take a seat. This makes sense to give Busch some rest against a left-handed starting pitcher. In his place, Garrett Cooper will cover first base and... Read More

Nolan Gorman Absent On Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Nolan Gorman (rest) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the San Diego Padres. Gorman will take a seat after making five straight starts to open the season. The expectation is that he'll be back in the lineup following this rest day. In his absence, Brendan... Read More

Masataka Yoshida Absent From Tuesday's Lineup

Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida (rest) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Oakland Athletics. This appears to be a routine rest day for Yoshida who has been off to a rough start at the plate. Currently, Yoshida is batting .211 with two RBI in five games. The hope... Read More

Lars Nootbaar To Begin Rehab Assignment On Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar (ribs) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment on Tuesday. The left-handed outfielder will draw the start in center field for Tuesday's game with Triple-A Memphis. The 26-year-old is working his way back from two fractures in his ribcage that has sidelined him since early March. The expectation is that... Read More

Ryan Brasier Named As Tuesday's Opener

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Ryan Brasier will take the ball as the opener for Tuesday's game against the San Francisco Giants. The right-hander will get the starting nod in what appears to be a bullpen game for the Dodgers. The expectation is that Brasier will pitch one or two innings before handing it off... Read More

Jason Heyward Remains Out On Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Jason Heyward (back) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the San Francisco Giants. As expected, Heyward will sit out after undergoing additional testing earlier in the week due to his back stiffness. The organization is hopeful that this is only a day-to-day issue and Heyward can... Read More

Brandon Ingram Hopeful To Play Again This Season

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (knee) is hopeful to return to the court before the end of the season, according to head coach Willie Green. The plan was to shut down Ingram for two weeks, which means he'd be re-evaluated on Friday. It sounds like Ingram has been progressing well. He has reportedly been... Read More

Jeremy Sochan Won't Return This Season

San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan (ankle) is officially done for the rest of the season. The organization announced on Monday that Sochan will undergo arthroscopic surgery. This is a tough blow after Sochan suffered the injury during Friday's game. Cedi Osman started in his place on Sunday and figures to continue playing with the... Read More

Devin Vassell Done For The Season

San Antonio Spurs forward Devin Vassell (foot) has been ruled out for the rest of the season. Vassell was a late scratch on Sunday, and additional testing revealed a stress reaction in the third metatarsal. The Spurs didn't mention anything about surgery, but they've decided to shut down Vassell in what has become a lost... Read More

Jamal Murray Listed As Questionable For Tuesday

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Tuesday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. The star guard has missed each of the last five games due to right knee inflammation. Reggie Jackson has been starting in his place and that should continue until Murray is back in the rotation. There... Read More

Dereck Lively II Tagged As Questionable For Tuesday

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Tuesday's game against the Golden State Warriors. The big man was forced to exit early during Sunday's game due to right knee soreness. It appears the issue is still bothering him considering he holds a questionable tagging coming into this game. Daniel... Read More

Dario Saric Won't Play On Tuesday

Golden State Warriors forward Dario Saric (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Tuesday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. It appears Saric is going to miss at least one more game due to right knee soreness. When healthy, Saric hasn't been a big factor in the rotation or fantasy basketball this season. He'll likely fall... Read More

Jonathan Kuminga Uncertain For Tuesday

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Tuesday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. The young forward has missed each of the last three games due to a knee issue. In his absence, Trayce Jackson-Davis has been replacing him in the starting five. The expectation is will continue happening until... Read More

Klay Thompson Tagged As Probable For Tuesday

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (knee) is listed as probable ahead of Tuesday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. Thompson recently missed a game due to this knee issue, but should be available for the second straight game on Tuesday. He was able to play 29 minutes during his return to the court on Sunday.... Read More

Jalen Duren Unable To Return

Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (tooth) has officially been ruled out for the rest of Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. The big man was questionable to return after he lost a tooth during a collision with Jaren Jackson Jr. during Monday's game. The team has decided to hold him out for the rest of... Read More

Myles Turner Won't Return To Monday's Game

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (hand) was forced to exit early during Monday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. The big man injured his finger during his contest, but it's not believed to be a significant issue. The Pacers will hold him out of the rest of this contest, which is a shame because Turner was... Read More

Matisse Thybulle Won't Play On Monday

Portland Trail Blazers forward Matisse Thybulle (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Orlando Magic. Thybulle missed five games due to an ankle injury before returning to action on Friday. Sadly, Thybulle only lasted seven minutes before exiting the game due to a right ankle issue. It appears Thybulle came back... Read More

Jalen Johnson Questionable For Monday

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Monday's game against the Chicago Bulls. Johnson has missed each of the last six games due to a right ankle sprain. However, it appears Johnson is making progress and has a chance to suit up on Monday. His return should Vit Krejci to... Read More

Jose Alvarado To Remain Out Monday

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (oblique) will remain sidelined ahead of Monday's game against the Phoenix Suns. This marks the third game in a row that Alvarado has missed due to an oblique strain. His absence has resulted in Dyson Daniels getting more playing time in the rotation. Daniels played 11 minutes on Saturday,... Read More

Gary Harris Likely To Play On Monday

Orlando Magic guard Gary Harris (foot) is expected to suit up ahead of Monday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. He sat out on Saturday but appears to be ready to play again as he has been removed from the injury report. His return to the lineup should push Caleb Houstan back to the second... Read More

Jonathan Isaac Removed From Injury Report

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (hamstring) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Monday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Isaac was sidelined on Saturday due to right hamstring maintenance. It doesn't sound like Isaac is dealing with anything serious but the Magic want to keep him healthy ahead of the postseason. Isaac... Read More

Marcus Sasser Questionable For Monday

Detroit Pistons guard Marcus Sasser (illness) is listed as questionable ahead of Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Sasser sat out of their last game due to the same reason, so this could be a game-time decision. Fellow guard Cade Cunningham (knee) is also on the injury report ahead of Monday's game. If they both... Read More

Cade Cunningham Uncertain For Monday

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. The young guard has been in-and-out of the lineup lately due to left knee management. The Pistons aren't competitive right now, so they aren't going to push Cunningham out there at less than 100 percent. Fellow guard... Read More

Justin Slaten Earns Save On Sunday

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Justin Slaten earned his first career save during Sunday's game against the Seattle Mariners. The right-hander was taken by the New York Mets in the Rule 5 Draft, but then was immediately traded to Boston. Slaten was fantastic during the spring and appears to have carried that over into the... Read More

Daulton Jefferies To Be Re-Evaluated On Monday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Daulton Jefferies (hip) will be re-evaluated on Monday, according to manager Bob Melvin. The right-hander is reportedly dealing with hip left discomfort, which could cause him to miss time. Jefferies was tagged for nine runs (five earned) on nine hits in his two innings of work on Sunday. Regardless of... Read More

Wilmer Flores Removed From Sunday's Game

San Francisco Giants infielder Wilmer Flores (shoulder) was forced to exit early during Sunday's game against the San Diego Padres. Flores suffered a left shoulder contusion when he fell into the dugout while trying to make a catch in foul territory. The injury doesn't sound serious and this shouldn't force Flores onto the injured list.... Read More