X-Rays Negative For Masataka Yoshida

Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida (leg) exited Saturday's meeting against the Blue Jays. The 29-year-old took a fastball to his shin, courtesy of Toronto reliever Nate Pearson, and finished the game with two hits and an RBI in three at-bats. Fortunately, X-rays came back negative, although his status for Sunday's series finale is up […]

Sandro Mamukelashvili Staying In San Antonio

Free-agent center Sandro Mamukelashvili agreed to a one-year, $2 million contract on Saturday to remain in San Antonio. The 24-year-old began the 2022-23 campaign with the Bucks but finished with the Spurs, where he played 19 games. Although he was used sparingly, he still had flashes of production, averaging 15.0 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 3.1 […]

Donte DiVincenzo Heading To New York

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, guard Donte DiVincenzo agreed to a four-year, $50 million deal with the Knicks on Saturday, reuniting him with Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart, his former Villanova teammates. The 26-year-old appeared in 72 games for the Warriors last season, averaging 9.4 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 39.7% shooting from deep. […]

Rockets Reach Agreement With Jock Landale

Free-agent center Jock Landale has agreed to a four-year, $32 million contract with the Rockets. Landale spent most of his time in Phoenix coming off the bench. However, in four starts last season, he averaged 10.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, and shot 50.0% from deep. The 27-year-old will backup Alperen Sengun in Houston, so his fantasy […]

Clippers Acquire Kenyon Martin Jr.

The Clippers acquired forward Kenyon Martin Jr. from the Rockets in exchange for two future second-round picks. LA was looking to bolster its rotation, so adding the 22-year-old was a step in the right direction. He appeared in all 82 games for Houston last season, starting 49 of them and averaging 14.4 points and 6.2 […]

Clayton Kershaw May Need Stint On The IL

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) had a throwing session on Saturday. However, skipper Dave Roberts stated things went "just ok." Roberts also indicated a decision would come on Sunday regarding the left-hander's availability for his scheduled start on Monday versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. Kershaw, who is 10-4 with a 2.55 ERA in […]

Royce Lewis Heading To The Injured List

Minnesota Twins third baseman Royce Lewis (oblique) was placed on the 10-day injured list. The 24-year-old suffered a left oblique strain while running to first base in the third inning of Saturday's win over Baltimore, so he ended the day by going hitless in two at-bats. At any rate, Lewis was replaced in the lineup […]

Masataka Yoshida Leaves Saturday's Game

Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida (leg) exited Saturday's meeting in Toronto. The 29-year-old took a fastball to the shin, so he finished the day by collecting two hits and an RBI in three at-bats. He was diagnosed with a contusion, so he shouldn't need a stint on the injured list. However, at the very […]

Chris Taylor Unlikely To Return Before All-Star Break

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor (knee) isn't expected to return until after the All-Star break. The 32-year-old has been out since mid-June after suffering a bone bruise in his right knee. However, he had been struggling before going down, batting just .206 with 63 strikeouts, so hopefully, the time away will help. In the […]

Dillon Brooks Signing With Houston

Free-agent forward Dillon Brooks agreed to a four-year, $80 million with Houston on Saturday. This deal has been rumored for weeks, so it's not a surprise. The 27-year-old played in Memphis his entire career, averaging 14.5 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 2.1 rebounds. However, from a production standpoint, he's coming off a down year, and his […]

Russell Westbrook Staying With Clippers

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, free agent guard Russell Westbrook agreed to a two-year, nearly $8 million to remain with the Clippers. The 34-year-old began last season with the Lakers but was traded to the Jazz ahead of the deadline. However, he orchestrated his way out of Utah and eventually signed with the Clippers. In […]

LaMelo Ball Getting Hefty Contract Extension

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) agreed to a five-year designated rookie max extension on Saturday that could pay him up to $260 million. The 21-year-old has averaged 19.4 points, 7.3 assists, 6.4 rebounds, and 1.3 steals since entering the league in 2020. However, he was limited to 36 games last season because of an […]

Patrick Beverley Signing With Philadelphia

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, guard Patrick Beverly agreed to a one-year deal with Philadelphia on Saturday. The 34-year-old has averaged 8.5 points, 4.2 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 1.1 steals since entering the league in 2012. However, his production has declined over the years. That said, Beverley will have a role with the 76ers. However, […]

Brook Lopez Not Going Anywhere

Free-agent center Brook Lopez will remain in Milwaukee on a two-year, $48 million deal. The veteran has been in the league for over a decade but reinvented himself with the Bucks by improving his ability to shoot the ball from deep. He played only 13 games in 2021-22 because of a back injury. However, Lopez […]

Blazers Will Still Sign Jerami Grant

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Blazers will still sign forward Jerami Grant to a five-year, $160 million contract. Both sides agreed to a new deal on Friday night, with Portland looking to construct its roster around Damian Lillard. However, Lillard requested a trade on Saturday, so many assumed Portland would pull the plug on […]

D'Angelo Russell Staying With The Lakers

Free-agent guard D'Angelo Russell agreed to a two-year, $37 million contract with the Lakers. Russell, who was traded to LA from the Timberwolves ahead of the deadline, averaged 17.4 points, 6.1 assists and shot a career-high 41.4% from deep in 17 games for the Lakers this season. However, he struggled in the postseason, averaging just […]

Michael Conforto May Pinch Hit Saturday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Michael Conforto (hamstring) isn't in the starting lineup for Sunday's meeting with the New York Mets. He's dealing with a fascia sprain and has already missed a few games. Fortunately, it appears the 30-year-old is feeling somewhat better, with Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reporting he may be available […]

Eduardo Rodriguez Will Return And Start Wednesday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez (finger) will return and start Wednesday's game against the Oakland Athletics. This is excellent news for fantasy managers, primarily since the 30-year-old was sitting on a 2.13 ERA with 67 strikeouts in 11 starts this season before going down. But Rodriguez's days in Detroit may be coming to an […]

Framber Valdez Not Starting Sunday

Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez (ankle) won't start on Sunday against the Texas Rangers. The 29-year-old has played well this season, amassing a 7-6 record, a 2.49 ERA, and 110 strikeouts in 16 starts. However, he tweaked his ankle during the June 20 meeting versus the Mets and has been bothered by it since. […]

Tom Cosgrove Activated From IL Saturday

San Diego Padres reliever Tom Cosgrove (hamstring) was activated from the 15-day injured list on Saturday. The left-hander has been on the shelf since mid-June because of a strained left hamstring. But he made good progress while on the shelf, so his activation isn't surprising. Cosgrove is 1-0 in 16 appearances this season. He also […]

Drew Carlton Lands On Injured List

San Diego Padres relief pitcher Drew Carlton (elbow) landed on the 15-day injured list on Saturday. The 27-year-old has appeared in 11 games for the big club in 2023, amassing a 2-1 record and a 4.35 ERA. He is now dealing with elbow inflammation, so it's anyone's guess when he'll be back on the bump. […]

Mychal Givens Transferred To 60-Day Injured List

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Mychal Givens (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day injured list on Saturday. The 33-year-old has appeared in only six games this season, compiling a horrendous 11.25 ERA. Unfortunately, he recently suffered a setback in rehab, so the move isn't surprising. At any rate, there likely aren't many fantasy managers losing sleep […]

Timberwolves Signing Troy Brown Jr.

Free-agent forward Troy Brown Jr. has agreed to a deal with the Timberwolves, although the terms of the agreement aren't public. The 23-year-old spent time with the Wizards, Bulls, and Lakers since entering the league as a first-round draft pick in 2018. Unfortunately, his best year was in Washington, where he averaged 10.4 points. However, […]

Chimezie Metu Joining The Suns

Free-agent forward Chimezie Metu agreed to a one-year deal with Phoenix. The 26-year-old has five seasons of experience under his belt, suiting up for the Spurs and Kings. He finished last season in Sacramento by averaging 3.9 points and 3.0 rebounds, although he spent all of his time as a role player off the bench. […]

Thomas Bryant On The Move To Miami

Free-agent center Thomas Bryant agreed to a two-year, $5.4 million deal with Miami. Bryant's best days were when he was with the Washington Wizards. He then signed with the Lakers in the 2022 offseason. However, Bryant was traded to Denver ahead of the deadline and averaged only 4.6 points and 3.3 rebounds. But the 25-year-old […]

Oshae Brissett Agrees To A Two-Year Deal With Boston

Free-agent forward Oshae Brissett agreed to a two-year deal with the Boston Celtics. The 25-year-old began his career in Toronto but is mainly known for his time in Indiana, where he spent the last three seasons. He finished his most recent season with the Pacers by averaging 6.1 points and 3.4 rebounds while logging 16.7 […]

Kings Signing EuroLeague MVP Sasha Vezenkov

EuroLeague forward Sasha Vezenkov agreed to a three-year, $20 million contract with the Kings. The 27-year-old had an impressive career overseas, with a resume that includes a EuroLeague Most Valuable Player award. He's also a lifetime 40% shooter from beyond the three-point line. Vezenkov is expected to hold a stable role in the Kings' rotation […]

Jaxson Hayes Signing With The Lakers

Free-agent center Jaxson Hayes agreed to a two-year contract with the Lakers. The terms of the deal haven't been made public, although it includes a player option for the second year. The 23-year-old spent the last four seasons in New Orleans, averaging 7.5 points and 4.0 rebounds. However, he never had a stable role in […]

Dennis Smith Jr. Joining The Nets

Free-agent guard Dennis Smith Jr. agreed to a one-year deal with the Brooklyn Nets. Smith was selected No. 9 overall in the 2017 NBA Draft but has already played for five separate teams. He appeared in 54 games for the Hornets last season and averaged 10.7 points, 6.9 assists, and 1.9 steals in 15 starts. […]

Tyrese Haliburton, Pacers Agree On Contract Extension

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton agreed to a five-year maximum contract extension that could be worth up to $260 million. Haliburton began his career in Sacramento before landing with the Pacers in a trade for Domantas Sabonis. He's coming off his best year, averaging 20.7 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 1.6 steals while shooting 40% from […]